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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1903

Page

3

Labor Day Parade Chief Marshal Named in Boston

William J. Fitzgerald of the Boston Building Trades Council will be chief marshal for Boston's Labor Day parade, with a record turnout expected as many unions join despite some opting for evening social events. The parade coincides with the AFL convention in Boston, boosting local participation and signaling a banner event with Building Trades Council leading the first division and Central Labor Union the second. Fitzgerald previously served as chief of staff under James R. Crozier, president of the Central Labor Union.

William J. Fitzgerald Boston Building ‘Trades Council Sheet Metal Workers’ Union No. 17 Boston American Federation of Labor A. F. of L Building Trades Council Central Labor Union Building Trades Fitzgerald James R. Crozier

Labor Leaders Elect Committee For AFL Boston Delegates Entertainment

William B. Kirkpatrick and union officers form a committee with full power to arrange a reception and social for all AFL fall convention delegates in Boston. Delegates to the Massachusetts AFL convention in Worcester to be elected next meeting. Thirty-eight applicants initiated. The Hardly Ables annual outing planned for next Sunday aboard the barge Charles L. Mather at 9 AM, 200 expected.

William B. Kirkpatrick John D. O’brien John F. Kirwin Martin J. Maumoe Thomas F. Mooney Bartenders’ Union American Federation of Labor Boston Massachusetts A. F. of L Worcester Martin J. Mattimee S. J. Driscoll William Hogarty Charles L. Mather Commercial Wharf

Union Men Satisfied On Wage Change In City Hall Action

The Waterworks Employees Union 6367 reports wage inequality in the department has been corrected by City Hall per the committee's suggestion. They commend Commissioner Sullivan, expect further fixes, and plan a Labor Day parade with all members. Delegates Burke, McCaffrey, Black, McCarthy, Curran, Callahan, Brown, Murphy, and Sullivan elected to Boston Central Labor Union.

Sullivan James F. Burke James McCaffrey James Black Bartholomew McCarthy Patrick Curran John Callahan Thomas Brown Lawrence Murphy T. Dbd. Sulivan Boston Central Labor Union

Union Picnic Tickets Sell Out Ahead of Centennial Grove Event

The Sanitary and Street Cleaning Depart ment Employees' Union reports 4753 tickets sold for its annual picnic to be held tomorrow at Centennial Grove. The event is planned as one of the union's largest, with many city officials expected and most members likely to attend.

Sanitary and Street Cleaning Department Centennial Grove

King of All Razors Offered by John Bestgen in Boston

Advertises 105 Portland Street Boston razor novelty King of All Razors with one year edge guarantee. John Bestgen, patent owner and sole seller, offers razor strops and cutlery specialty. Mail or telephone orders welcomed. Telephone 1295-2 Haymarket.

Portland ST Boston Stazors John Bestgen Haymarket

Reliance Impresses In Newport America's Cup Trials

Tomorrow opens a week of racing for the 90 footers with three official trial races to select a challenger for Shamrock III. Reliance is viewed as the fastest yacht, ahead of Constitution and Columbia, with repairs and new spars readied at Brenton’s Reef Lightship. An ocean race for schooners also starts, featuring Thistle and Ingomar among others, over a 2 1/2 mile course around Nantucket Shoals and Scotland lightships.

Newport R. L Sandy Hook Herreshoff New York Yacht Club Brenton’s Reef Reliance Constitution Columbia Bristol Herreshoff Works Atlantic Y. C Brenton's Reef Nantucket Shoals Scotland Thistle Commodore Todd M. F. Plant Ingomar J. G. N. Whittaker Iroquois Lasea Chanticleer Ariadne Hildegarde

Playfairs claim title as premier 14 year olds of East Boston

A long listing of youth clubs in East Boston and surrounding areas proposes 12 to 19 year old teams for future games. The Playfairs claim to be the top 14 year old team in East Boston and seek uniformed opponents statewide while noting they have not yet lost. Captain James Whall, 76 Cottage Street, East Boston, leads the club.

The Holy Redeemers East Boston J. Saunders Caddigan Rose Nolan Driscoll Hussey McDonald Pitts Foley Jeffy Saunders Maverick Street Glendales William Th McCarty Gledhill Avenue Everett Sodality T. J. Kelleher Camden Place City George Goodearl Leyden Street Orient Heights Hampshires R. Procktor Murdock Street Cambridgeport George Beard Wyatt Circle Somerville Maples W. McGowan Oregon Street Roxbury Marines John Doyle Ost Street Marine A. A Joseph Gray Lawton Place South Boston Longfellow A. C Francis Hefferman Foster Place Cambridge Ginn & Co T. Kenney First Street Westerns William Bourgeois Auburn Street Pacific A. A Frank Grant Mt. Vernon Street Dorchester Columbias City River Streets James Bright Reddy Avenue Hyde Park Porter A. A Jake Bartels Jess Street Jamaica Plain Hubs DC Isiaey Bagley Boston Street Chicagos B. Harding Marion Street Bigelows Frank Ashman Harrison Avenue Lakewoods E. McClure Highland Avenue Linwood A. C P. J. Birmingham Seventh Street Paine John Sheridan Canal Street Unions H Cunning Fourth Street Tieler Jack Coleman Charlestown Mechanics A. A Charles Dolan Boylston Street Somersets H. L. Goldman Sheafe Street Blanchards B. Conley Leighton Street Bennetts William Carroll Chestnut Street Middlesex B. B. C William Mhuiliky Middlesex Street Delawares J. Kelly South Boston Good Wills J. Finkovitz Baldwin Place H. C. Buch D. Cronin Springer Street Olympias E. Farrell Webster Street Emmett Edward Murphy Everett Street Assumptions Charles Buckley Putnam A. C James Purcell Boylston Place Cushing A. A E. F. Mckenna Telephone Norwood Orient Juniors A. J. Beaton Orioles Chock Elmore Playfairs James Whall Cottage Street

Golden Wheel Race Night Promises Record Pace

Five top pace followers race behind large motors at Charles River Park for one hour nightly this week to set likely records. Competitors include Caldwell Stinson Munroe Lawson De Guichard with Albert Champion predicting about 48 miles. Previous winners include Nelson and Moran. tonight starts at 8 30 with a pattern of large and small motor breaks.

Charles River Park Harry Caldwell Manchester Will C. Stinson Cambridge Bennie Munroe Gussie Lawson Basil de Guichard Charles River Harry Elkes Aittle Contenet Albert Champion Johnny Nelson James Moran Revere Walthour Jimmy Moran Chelsea Atlanta George Leander Bobby Walthour Nat Butler Hugh MacLean

Jeffries In Bad Shape

Reports from Harbin Springs claim champion Jim Jeffries has been ordered by his doctor to rest due to blood poisoning. Friends fear he was unwell upon arriving for training and worry about his health while supporters claim doctors expect him to regain prime condition for the upcoming contest.

San Francisco Jeffries Harbin Springs Chicago James C. Coffroth Yosemite Club Today

Aid for Paper Makers Striking Holyoke Delegates Get Union Help

Holyoke Eagle Papermakers Union delegates with 4000 members on strike for higher wages receive aid from Boston unions. Donations include $50 from Coal Teamsters Union 21 and $2 from the Boston Typographical Union, plus contributions from Market and Commission House Teamsters Union Bill Posters Union and Blacksmiths Union. They report support from central labor bodies outside Holyoke and plan to visit Lynn unions after the central union appropriation of 2.

Holyoke Eagle Papermakers’ Union Boston Coal Teamsters’ Union 21 Boston Typographical Union Market and Commission House Teamsters’ Union Blacksmiths’ Union Lynn

Want the Law Changed by Massachusetts Coal Hoisting Engineers Union

The Coal Hoisting Engineers Union 74 passed resolutions urging amending Massachusetts license law to reflect engineers' duties. They call for a state convention of delegates from all engineer unions to review defects and prepare a bill for presentation to the next Legislature for enactment.

Massachusetts

Middlesex Street Railway Company hearing at Burlington

Burlington selectmen heard a petition for a double track line from Billerica Centre to Arlington Heights along private land near the old Middlesex turnpike. Directors Morgan Remington Ham and Dutch sought approval. opposition cited potential harm to an existing line. Hearing adjourned over legal form issues until clarified.

Billerica Centre Arlington Heights

Expressmen's Union Holds Special Meeting for Applicants

A special meeting of the Expressmen's Union was held yesterday afternoon to initiate 45 membership applicants. In recent weeks the union received 100 applications. President Hartnett of Teamsters Union 2 and Secretary-Treasurer Cohen of Lumber Teamsters Union spoke, and the union voted to favor and patronize the bakers and confectioners union label.

Expressmen's Union Su Hartnett Teamsters’ Union 2 Cohen Lumber Teamsters’ Union Bakers’ and Confectioners

Memorial game to raise funds for Amos J. Cummings memorial

The Boston Typographical Union memorial committee plans a late summer baseball game between Globe and Herald nines. Proceeds will benefit the national memorial for the late Congressman Amos J. Cummings of New York. The event will be held in August, likely in the latter part.

Memorial Committee Boston Typographical Union Globe and Herald Union National Memorial Amos J. Cummings New York

Boilermakers Union Council Donates to Groton Strike

New England district council of the Boilermakers and Iron Ship Builders Union of America yesterday gave 1009 to the Groton strike. It expressed full sympathy with the strikers and urged them to maintain the strike until demands are met, pledging further contributions as needed.

New England

Taylor Named Marshal of Building Trades Parade

William M. Taylor of Carpet Upholsterers Union was yesterday appointed marshal of the Building Trades Council section in the Labor Day parade. The council secretary received credentials from the Cement and Asphalt Workers Union and Architectural Iron Workers Union 59, both seeking affiliation with the council.

William M. Taylor Carpet Upholsterers’ Union Building Trades Council Cement and Asphalt Workers’ Union Architectural Iron Workers’ Union 59 Council

Blacksmiths Helpers Union Elects Officers

The union elected P. J. Fitzgerald as president and M. Lamont as vice president. Other officers include M. Dunn recording secretary J. Curtin financial secretary J. O'Brien treasurer J. Donovan guard J. Waters guide and trustees J. Gearin J. Hill and M. Lamont.

Blacksmiths’ Helpers’ Union P. J. Fitzgerald M. Lamont M. Dunn J. Curtin J. O'Brien J. Donovan J. Waters J. Gearin J. Hill

Boston Americans Improve Pennant Hopes on Weak Nationals Hitting

The Collins team won three of five last week with a loss to Detroit and three of four in New York. Dougherty leads batting at .334, ahead of Fred Parent by two points, with Gibson Young and the two Stahls also above .300. On the Nationals Cooley and Tenney are the only .300 hitters, while regulars Carney Aubrey Gremlinger and Batty struggle below .250. From today Boston meets New York stars at Huntington Avenue in a bid for four straight wins.

Collins Detroit New York Invaders Dougherty Fred Parent Gibson Young Stahls Cooley Tenney Carney Aubrey Greminger Batty New York Stars Huntington Avenue Boston Americans Criger Stah Son Stew Esenee &l Ai Gibson OL Lachance Stahl O' Brien Smith J. Stahl Ferris . Eee Smith Young Ss Oo Hughes Oe OG Criger Senee Hughes Dineen Freeman Nba Watson Naan Iene Erreees Cooley Eoerte Dexter Ecco Ns Brerar Piatt

Chicago Wins and Loses in Doubleheader

In Chicago Barrett scored the lone Detroit run in the opener as Donovan held the locals. Chicago won the second game with three eighth inning runs on walks, two singles, a double and an error. Attendance 8,260. Other scores: St Louis 5 Cleveland 3. Lajoie homer and Hickman two base hits highlighted Cleveland.

Chicago Barrett Donovan Detroit Holmes Lush Oo Jones Cr'wford O Hallman Carr Callahan McAlter Isbell Yeager Magoon Smith Tannehill Buelow McFarl'd Owen Slattery

St Louis Tops Cleveland in Opener of Series

St Louis defeated Cleveland in the opening game of the series here as heavy visitor batting tested the defense. Sievers kept the pace and contributed to the win with steady pitching and key hits.

ST. Louis Cleveland Sievers

Pittsburg Beats Cincinnati 5 2 In National League Tilt

Pittsburg defeats Cincinnati 5 to 2 as seventh inning errors and Corcoran miscue helped swing the game. Attendance listed at 9,500 with Donlin and Seymour among bright spots for Pittsburgh and Bransfield contributing in the field.

Chicago Cubs Fall as St. Louis Beats Wicker's Bid

Locals score in every inning aided by Rhoades passes and Wildness. Hackett's three bagger saves Chicago from being shut out as St. Louis shuts down Wicker with men on. Attendance 7800. Rhoades batted for in ninth. Cubs totaled 9 runs in the game to St. Louis's 1. Chance, Hackett, Jones notable as base hitters. Wicker struck out six for St. Louis, Rhoades four for Chicago. Bases on balls favored Chicago, two to four. Time two hours. Umpire Moran.

Tannehill Owen Detroit Chicago Crawford Jones Smith Holmes Donovan McAllister MacFarland O' Loughlin ST. Louis Cleveland R. B. Power B. Po. A Burkett Bay Martin Bradley Friel Lajoie Andeson Hickman Wallacess McC’thy Hempler Flick Sugden Oj Goch Hill O/ Bemis Slavers Stevers Wright Connolly Cbicago Po. A. E Barrett Lush Iby A Ag Crawf'd Hall'n Carr Call’han McAll'r Isbell McGuire, c Magoon Haliman Yeager Flaherty Pire O’'Loughun Cingcinnati Cincinnatti Corcoran Pittsburg Cincinnati R. B. Po E. B’mont Donlinif Sebring Seymour Wagner,s Dolan Peitz Doheny Ewing Pittebure Donlin Wagner Beckley Leach Bransfield O’day Rhoades Hackett Cicaro Chance Wicker Evers Harley Tinker Moran ST Louis Chicago R. B Slagle Farrell Casey Brain F Evers Barclay Burke King O'Neill

Boston at New York and Philadelphia at Brooklyn

Two matchups listed include Boston versus New York and Philadelphia versus Brooklyn with additional games: Pittsburg at Cincinnati and St. Louis at Chicago. The slate outlines four scheduled intercity contests across major leagues.

New York Boston Washington Philadelphia Detroit Chicago Cleveland St. Louis Brooklyn Pittsburg Cincinnati

New England Matchups Highlight Dense Weekend Card

Manchester faces Haverhill while Concord meets Lawrence in a set of regional showdowns. Lowell travels to Fall River and Nashua visits New Sedford as the schedule stacks up across five games.

New England Manchester Haverhill Concord Lawrence Lowell Fall River Nashua New Sedford

New York and Collins Face Strong Home Showing at Huntington

New York stars Keeler Griffith Fultz and Davis travel with Stahl and Dineen to Huntington avenue for today’s game as Washington gains by sweeping two from the Athletics. Chesbro seeks revenge. Dougherty leads Collins hitters by two points over Parent. Ladies day tomorrow at Huntington. Brooklyn officials report receipts of under 125. Invaders and Joe Gavin in attendance. Star Bloomer girls vs Lovells at Dorchester High. Dexter’s thumb improves. back in action next week.

New York Huntington Avenue Stahl Dineen Keeler Griffith Fultz Davis Washington Athletics Chesbro Dougherty Collins Parent Aoe New York Ebbetts Brooklyn Nationals Invaders Joe Gavin Dorchester High School Star Bloomer Girls Lovells Dorchester Collings Dexter

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