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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1918
Page
9
Washington January 27 agreement ends threat of strike in the nations ten largest packing centers. The accord provides no discrimination against union members and directs hours and wages questions to an arbitrator appointed by the Secretary of Labor.
An arbitration process will take effect from January 14 for the war time packing plant dispute. Grievance committees from workers will meet with employers regardless of union status. Six of eighteen issues will go to arbitration including a $1 daily wage rise and eight hour day. No discrimination against union members is required, seniority will guide promotions, and employees may opt out of company insurance schemes.
The article notes Count Czernin’s remarks prepared for delivery to Secretary Wilson and supports the view that Czernin urged concrete steps to start a trilateral exchange of views among the United States Russia and Austria.
Count Czernin told the foreign affairs committee that Germany seeks to regain colonies and cannot relinquish occupied territories without guarantees of restitution. Austria has a different position being on enemy soil except in eastern Galicia.
The Socialist Vorwaerts joins the dispute over Count Czernin's peace invitation to President Wilson. It cites von Kuehlmann's line agreeing with Czernin to counter Pan-German readings, and outlines a program for self determination of eastern peoples, Belgium independence, and return of French territory if Germany relinquishes claims.
Fire gutted the Taylor building in City square Taunton the citys largest business block housing 20 stores and offices including Woolworths F W Woolworth division office Bay State Street Railway and Western Union Telegraph. Loss put at 175000 with cause thought to be faulty electrical wiring. The Ransom C Taylor estate of Worcester owned the property.
Boston labor leaders, including Edward F. McGrady of the Central Labor Union, discuss postwar demobilization and the government's attitude toward soldiers and sailors. He plans to present to President Wilson and Samuel Gompers the workers' sentiment on war conduct and postwar policy.
Theatrical Stage Employees Union 11 met at 694 Washington St and voted to thank Boston theatre managers for paying salaries during the coal order. Six new members joined and welfare issues in wartime were discussed. A conference on liquor prohibition is urged for unionists at O Connell Hall Roxbury. Boston Typographical Union 13 favors a referendum on a federal prohibition amendment. Boston Engineers Union 16 officers grant authority on hotel wage talks with Hotel Proprietors’ Association with next meeting set. Brotherhood of Railroad Station Employees reports possible new rail elimination hearing on demands. Coal Teamsters Union 68 backs opening a centralized coal station at 590 Albany St to aid distribution, noting current hardship at Southampton St yards.
A fire in an oil tank building at the Gaston navy yard was checked early this morning with aid from the city fire department and Navy yard personnel. Damage was slight and no injuries were reported.
Washington Jan. 27 Monsignor James E Cassidy of St Patrick s Rec tory Fall River Mass endorses universal military training. He backs legislation for universal training and argues lasting peace depends on a prepared people. He cites Luke 11 21 and warns against a fool s paradise of unprotected peace.
Washington January 27 Secretary McAdoo was asked by the American Defence Society for a hearing to oppose German fire insurance firms seeking licenses to operate in the United States. The group says German insurers have reorganized in neutral countries and could relay information to the enemy.
Advertisement claims thousands of children suffer worm infections and that Dr True's Elixir is prompt and pleasant to take. It cites testimonials from Mrs H W Roberts of Flint Michigan and notes the product has marketed for over 60 years as a laxative and worm expeller.
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