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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1912
Page
4
A night of widespread disruption crippled the L and Bay State lines as nine divisions suspended service. Police clashed with crowds across Dorchester and Roxbury, with vessels, bridges, and tracks sabotaged. Special trains ferried commuters while officials warned of prosecutions for interference.
Dozens of contractors, strikebreakers, and detectives crowded Sullivan square as surface routes to Malden Arlington Everett and Medford were suspended at 7 pm after a walkout. A fuse blew on a Spring Hill car and a thief seized a controller. Passengers cajoled to walk home while officials offered refunds at 101 Milk street.
Hundreds of passengers stranded in Sullivan Square were told at 10 o clock to walk home or take elevated trains to North Station and return by the Boston and Maine Railroad. A wreck halted an inbound Main Street elevated train in Charlestown. A row near Massachusetts Avenue and Russell Street delayed a North Cambridge car until police and a lieutenant arrived to protect the crew.
A vintage notice touts Tunnel Bargain Basement with affordable girls fashions. It argues modern living costs rise but saving options abound, highlighting Juniors 3.00 dresses and 2.00 to 2.50 white lawn styles for sizes 6 to 14.
Adjutant General Gardner W. Pearson says the militia stands ready at a moment’s notice to assist if called during the Boston Elevated strike. He notes no special orders have been issued and that the likelihood of needing the militia remains very remote.
Last night Medford saw widespread disruption as 100 strike sympathizers halted a West Medford car in Tufts Square and 15 windows were smashed. Inspectors and officers faced violence while 150 strikers were said to be outside the Medford barn. cars were moved to barns by 10 PM and remain guarded.
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