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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1906
Page
2
Boston Typographical Union 18, with over 1000 members, voted to call out all union printers in Boston if the eight-hour workday is not established. The union set plans and details for a citywide strike, renew their pledges, and arranged daily sessions at 52 Federal street to press the demand.
In Malden the Rev C S MacFarland spoke at Maplewood Congregational Church on the moral nature of the printers strike. He said the Typothete refused to confer with 30 ministers, arguing the issue is not moral, while he argued both sides must treat it as moral to avoid domination and prolongation of conflict.
Webster, Jan. 28. Manager F Irving Sears of the A. J. Bates Company shoe factory said the union stamp was thrown out of the factory. The action followed employees demands for higher pay and shorter hours. The firm produced 20 styles and sold 900000 pairs in 1904.
Residents discuss a petition to compensate Glen Mills water workers displaced by metropolitan operations. Although opinions vary, the majority support granting six months' wages financed by the State, with backing from most who commented in the leadup to the Legislature session.
The Loom Fixers' Union in Waltham elected officers including President James Peel and Vice President Richard Longton. Other posts filled were recording secretary John R. Morris financial secretary Richard Harwood treasurer J E Somerset sergeant at arms William Sawyer and sentinel A Roberts with trustees E Isaacson and J J Kehoe.
The Boston and Maine pay rise takes effect today with conductor pay at 3.50 dollars and freight rates up to 2.50 dollars for 11 hours. Through freight, yard, and passenger staff see 10 to 15 percent increases, boosting payroll by over five thousand dollars daily and about 1.825 million annually.
Ben Franklin Assembly 6463 Knights of Labor held its regular meeting in Lincoln Hall Concord Street last night and elected officers including Master Workman William Corcoran Worthy Foreman John Farrell Recording Secretary James H Keenan Financial Secretary Patrick Kellard Treasurer John F Gillespie Assistant Treasurer Murtagh Fitzgerald Judge William Mahoney Judge Advocate Thomas Burke Knight Thomas Keenan Worthy Inspector Richard Powers Statistician William Merrick General Secretary Treasurer Thomas Canning presided and installed the officers. The assembly now counts about 400 members.
Augusta Mo Jan 28 There are 200 local labor organizations in 50 cities and towns in Maine and 194 labor unions reporting a total membership of 13 798 according to the annual report of Samuel W Matthews commissioner of labor and industrial statistics to be made public tomorrow Daily wages average 2 27 with bakers masons plumbers and granite cutters at 8 or more Annual earnings show bakers at 900 per year while plumbers cigarmakers granite cutters paper makers and locomotive firemen exceed 700 Those under 500 include painters quarrymen lime workers and suspender workers Clothing trades men average 10 82 weekly and women 6 78
J G Thorp of the Massachusetts Prison Association argues against holding juveniles fully criminally liable. He cites 3000 juvenile Boston cases last year and urges a sympathetic juvenile court with a judge who prioritizes saving boys from crime over property redemption.
Plans in Boston and Portland center on the return of Bishop O Connell the new coadjutor archbishop His consecration as coadjutor will occur at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston priests praise the selection His future duties whether he leaves the Maine diocese immediately are debated but most expect his see to become vacant and a successor named After his return he may be invited to Boston or Archbishop Williams may continue until a need for a coadjutor arises
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hasken marked a silver anniversary with a reception and supper at their Dorchester residence 21 Mt. Vernon street. The event drew many guests including Mr. William Bronskowski, Mrs. Charles Day, Miss Eva Day, and others while silver tokens honored the couple. Rev. Francis Gooding of the Church of the Immaculate Conception is a brother-in-law of Mrs. Hasken.
The Typographical Union backs an eight hour workday for book and job branches, with the Build ing Trades Council urging all affiliated unions to send delegates to the Central Labor Union. The body also endorses the seaman's bill and bills for free employment agencies and higher employer liabilities.
Notes show Business Agents Duffy Tobin Donovan and others addressing freight handlers and clerks on alleged railroad favoritism toward a large firm. Committees were appointed to confer with rail officials. Several unions approved sick benefits, admitted applicants, and discussed pension plans while scheduling talks with ship owners and managers.
The Ladies Auxiliary 9 AOH affiliated with Division 34 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians will hold a public installation in Paine Hall tomorrow evening. Suffolk county president Mrs Mary E Cavanaugh will perform the ceremony, assisted by the county board degree staff. A committee led by President Nora Kennedy prepared extensively to receive county board representatives, and the event is expected to be both instructional and entertaining.
Upwards of 150 members of Division 34 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians met at Parkman Hall Boylston Place with Michael Mooney presiding. A large class of candidates was initiated and several membership applications were presented. Reports from subcommittees showed active preparations for the division's 10th anniversary, set for Tuesday evening February 6 at Paine Memorial building.
Charlestown's Squash Club held its annual banquet at Roughan Society Hall with decorations featuring two large squashes and each guest wearing a squash. Ex Alderman Edward L. Quigley toasted the honoree John Carney who received a diamond charm, while numerous speakers praised him and an entertainment program followed.
In Shrewsbury Vermont last week J H Lord was found dead in Dennis Bowen's home. Bowen claimed Lord fell and injured his head, but locals say marks on the neck and a crushed head suggest foul play. E V Hewitt of Cuttingsville proclaimed Lord was murdered, while Dr H S Martin certified death by alcoholism.
A telegram to Boston Post sports editor Harry B. Center from Joe Gans states he will be in Boston Monday to back Kid Sullivan against Dave Deshler at the Douglas Athletic Club and will arrange a match with Battling Nelson, offering any forfeit size.
New York report details Mrs Rebecca Lowe Gunton facing a lawsuit from her former husband Professor George Gunton’s first wife over alienation, amid reviews of her romantic life and years of leadership in women’s clubs. The piece notes her withdrawal from public life and the backlash from former allies as she faces a New York separation action.
A large crowd attended the public installation of the Knights of St. Rose board on Worcester street. Daniel A. Cronin conducted the ceremonies with James Riley leading the degree staff. New officers include Consul James P. Cleary and Vice-Consul James T. Riley, with George E. Cusick and others elected to key posts.
Officers and members of Father Thayer Court 153 M C O F were hosted to a complimentary dinner at 26 Belvidere Street by Mrs Dennis O’Brien. The all female court heard toasts about the order with participants including Mrs Daniel F Cronin Mrs John J Foley Mrs C J Fay Mrs Margaret Maguire Mrs J E Kane Mrs Martin O’Brien and Mrs Mary Moore.
A fire in Moodus Connecticut destroyed the town's business section early today. The loss is estimated at about $30,000, largely covered by insurance.
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