Labor Committee Plans Aid for Free Home for Consumptives
The State A F of L executive board approved Miss Elizabeth Powers petition to appeal to unions for contributions to the Free Home for Consumptives on Quincy Street. A committee including Martin T Joyce and Boston officers will assist. The board to print roll calls on labor bills for Union members and invite Myron B. Pierce to address the next convention in Fitchburg. They will investigate an eight hour law complaint in Lowell and endorse the Hotel Olympia strike. Next meeting set for Sunday July 23 at Wells Memorial building.
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A. F. of L
Elizabeth A. Powers
Quincy Street
Myron B. Pierce
Milk Consumers’ League
Fitchburg
Martin T. Joyce
Lowell
Whitney
State Police
Boston
Hotel
Olympia
Wells Memorial Building
Monument plans announced for Rep James H Mellen Worcester memorial
A Worcester sub committee and the Massachusetts State Branch A F of L announce plans for a labor tribute to the late Representative James H Mellen. The contract for the monument was let Saturday and it will be unveiled the Sunday before Labor Day at St Johns Cemetery Worcester with James H Wall presiding and Master James H Mellen of Dorchester to unveil. John Weaver Sherman reports on labor legislation and votes from the State House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Mellen
Worcester
Worcester Central Labor [Union
Organized Labor of
Massachusetts
Mellen
A. F. of L
St. John’s Cemetery
James H. Wall
State Branch
Dorchester
John Weaver Sherman
Legislative Committee
State House
Drowns When Boat Upsets Off Back Beach
Everett R. Pickett a Lynn shoe worker died when a skiff capsized near Back Beach during a trip from Tinker’s Island. John R. Morse a fellow workman was rescued after aiding Morse by Charles Plankett of Boston who swam out to help. Morse kicked Pickett free to save himself as the boat overturned.
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Marblehead
Everett R. Pickett
Years
Lynn
John R. Morse
Charles Plankett
Boston
Morse
Pickett
Tinker's Island
Labor Day Observance Plans Formed By City Unions
Tonight at the Boston Central Labor Union and Building Trades Department meeting a joint committee will organize and plan the Labor Day parade. Hon. W. W. Clarke will discuss the new workingmen's compensation law and explain rights and guarantees to Boston Sheet Metal Workers' Union 17 members.
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Boston Central Labor Union
Building Trades Department
A. F. of L
W. W. Clarke
Boston Sheet Metal Workers’ Union 17
Memorial Service by Grand Clan in Boston at Faneuil Hall
The Grand Clan of Massachusetts held its first memorial service at Faneuil Hall attended by 500 members. Grand Chief Alexander McKenzie presided as 45 members were named deceased. Rev. James Todd delivered the sermon and Rev. William McNair spoke in memoriam.
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Grand Clan
Faneuil Hall
Alexander McKenzie
William McNair
James Todd
Presbyterian Church of South Boston
Cambridge
Walter Ballantyne
Peter Kerr
Mary Ogilvie
A. W. Browning
James Singer
Lindsay
MacDonald
Somerville
Murray
Springfield
Cameron
East Boston
Ramsay
Roxbury
Massachusetts
Two Men Arrested After Chase at State Street Station
Antonio Costanza Arthur Bornstein and Frank A Madden were arrested after a boat trip to Brewster Island for poker led to an assault on Madden. The pursuit began at Driscoll's landing and ended with Madden and Costanza jailed after a chase through Atlantic avenue and State Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Driscoll
Madden
King
State Street
Costanza
Court Street
Bornstein
Man shot twice at Orient Heights station
Joseph Calabresa, 26, of 425 Hanover Street, was shot twice while taking a car in Orient Heights station square. One bullet passed his left leg and the other hit his chest but lodged in clothing. He identified the assailant by sight and the suspect fled. Calabresa remained hospitalized at Relief Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Calabresa
Hanover Street
Orient Heights
Calabrosa
Relief Hospital
Elks Leave Boston for Portland Reunion Trip
A Boston Elks special train departed North Station at 6 45 pm bound for the Portland Oregon Elks reunion. The trip includes breakfast at Montreal Queen's Hotel and city tours in Ottawa Winnipeg Seattle en route to three days in Portland for the convention.
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Boston
Rodge of Elks
North Station
The
Elks
Portland
Ore
Montreal
Queen’s Hotel
Ottawa
Winnipeg
Seattle
More Boats On Steamer Lifeboat Rules Set By Inspectors
National and local steamboat inspectors will tighten lifeboat and raft requirements for harbor and bay excursion steamers. Post Titanic, ocean vessels faced higher standards while excursion boats may see capacities cut by about half. Nantasket line likely sees biggest impact with a temporary suspension until next month. Local inspectors begin today to inspect and enforce changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Nantasket
Diabetic Treatment Claim Prompts Local Challenge
In a 1912 San Francisco offer, Riker-Jaynes Drug Co advertises Fulton s Diabetic Compound as a cure option for diabetes, claiming four physicians must trial a patient aged 50 to 70 and if successful will halve sugar and normalize thirst within sixty days, with publicity if unsuccessful. The notice notes Codein based opium and non habit forming sedatives may be used for addicted patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Riker-Jaynes Drug Co
Washington Street
Fulton
John J. Fulton Company
To get a box of Turkish Trophies
A brief notice prompts readers to obtain a box of Turkish trophies as a promotional item. The item is highlighted as a collectible and available through a local outlet or event. The exact source details remain unclear in the fragment.
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MR. Styles
WIS Farm
MR. Stubbs
Labor
Washington St
St. Ann’s Parish
Winter Hill
Temperance Society
St. Ann’s Church
Francis J. Butler
Thomas R. Reynolds
Edward Cudmore
Halfiman
St. John the Baptist
Medford Street
Medford
Partridge Avenue
Vernon
Lowell Street
Magoun Square
Broadway
Marshall Street
Gilman Square
Thurston Street
First Corps
John W. Hamilton
James H. Maguire
James F. Sharkey
Thomas J. Jennings
Richard J. Lombard
Daniel H. Green
Daniel J. Desmond
Joseph F. Kelley
John FE. McColgan
John Fitzgerald
William F. Riley
George W. Day
Patrick H. Ryan
Stephen J. Ryan
James F. O’connor
William H. McKenna
George F. Doherty
Knights of St. John the Baptist
St. Ann’s Temperance Cadets
A. H. Howe & Sons
Washington
Albert Z
Acu
Ikemunt
Washington ST. N Street
Roster & Sons
Milwaukee, Wis
Man
Thomas H. Dowd
Alfred Pitts
Edward C. Carr
Joseph Driscoll
John P. Drury
Boston Lodge
Dowd
L. Levi
Samuel Glock
William D. Reidy
Frank D. McDonough
Mary C. McDonough
Mary A. McDonough
Frank F
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