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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1916
Page
11
The Boston Elevated Road and the Carmen's Union confirm an agreement after exclusive reporting. Officials will disclose details to union members at Tremont Temple this evening. The pact ends the strike threat for at least three years and raises wages by three to three and a half cents per hour across the line.
The statement outlines a union wage rise totaling over 2 million dollars across departments for the next three years. International officers and a committee have worked with road officials, with ratification to be decided at two sessions tonight. Portland strike supports delayed final terms, but leaders expect unanimous approval.
Two women, Jennie Serino and Angelia Sheico, were hit by a taxicab while crossing Haymarket Square yesterday. Both sustained minor injuries and were treated at Haymarket Square Relief Hospital before being discharged.
More than 400 people attended the 16th annual outing of the Boston Shoe Travellers' Association at Paragon Park for a harbor sail, ball game, races, and a shore dinner. Buyers and sellers formed teams for a five inning game won 10 to 3 by the sellers, with Fred Timson of Boston and H G Soloman of Detroit as captains. The day’s events included three leg races, a fat man race, and egg races, followed by a dinner at the Hotel Gardner. Association officers and sports committee members are listed.
Crowds flocked to Mechanics' Building for day two of the shoe and leather market fair. Women admired winter and spring styles with innovations like La Belle Otero dancing boot in silver brocade, non tarnish slippers, and gold leather treated finishes. An automatic boot fastener drew particular attention as a new convenience feature.
The assets valued at 250090 dollars will be listed and available for public inspection. Interested bidders may examine the property before the sale to assess its condition and value.
The Rev. George L. Parker will officiate at funeral services this afternoon for Mrs. Mary Tt Dawson a prominent Somerville club woman. Services will be held at her daughter’s residence 40 Cherry Street. Dawson was a former Browning Club president and active in Heptorean Club and Winter Hill Congregational Church.
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