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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1919
Page
4
Boston Local No. 4 telegraphers protest alleged discharge with unanimous resolutions. The mass meeting at Young's Hotel plans to send the protest to Governor Coolidge, the State Legislature, and to U S Senators and Congress members.
Governor and Legislature urged to safeguard citizens rights to join lawful societies without public service discrimination. Union members report suspensions by Warren G Wetmore of Western Union for refusing to back a strike. officials warn of industrial unrest unless managers alter stance. Massachusetts Public Service Commission chief condemns tactics. Local union claims many discharges. general strike call anticipated within 24 hours.
Union employees of the Boston Elevated Railway vote today from 8 am to 10 pm in Fay Hall on wage increases and the eight hour day. The referendum will send the dispute to the National War Labor Board, with majority support guiding the outcome.
Bartenders and wine clerks announce a 6 pm quit today to attend a Mechanics Building protest at 7 30 pm. Union locals Ti and 8538 vote to leave work to join the Massachusetts Branch of the Association Opposed to National Prohibitions. Resolution cites opposition to national prohibition.
Local 77 approved sending five delegates to the Washington demonstration June 14 to 19. The Boston Horse Shoers Union strike supported by Local 77 received a $50 donation plus a $10 gift to Adolph Schneider of Washington, an afflicted labor member. Drillmaster Patrick E. Kiley, a former local officer just back from France, was hosted at a reception. A reception for all service members returning from the U S on Sunday July 13 in Wells Memorial Hall was approved.
Laundry Drivers Union 659 plans a morning strike to enforce a 28 dollar weekly minimum in local coat, apron, and towel launderies after wage talks stalled for two months. The Coal Teamsters Union 68 authorized leaders to push for a wage and working agreement in Dorchester shops. Knights of Labor Assembly 5463 voiced support for Irish independence and urged U S leaders at the France peace talks to stay firm.
Secretary of Labor Wilson asks Congress for a 4.7 million dollar appropriation to maintain the United States employment service for the upcoming fiscal year. He sent the plan in a letter to Congressman J M C Smith, chair of the House labor committee, from Washington on June 8.
The text argues for a national public employment service to connect workers and employers non commercially. It cites statistics from 1918 1919 showing thousands placed monthly, urges interstate and interagency communication, and calls for a locally operated system with federal matching funds under uniform standards.
Lieutenant IR W Meade of Cincinnati and Miss Marjorie Dumont of Yorkville were married May 31 aboard a Handley Page bomber flying 2000 feet above Ellington Field Houston in front of 10 000 spectators. Chaplain J F E Rees performed the ceremony as crew and onlookers watched.
Paris dispatch reports General Pershing denied the circulating claim that he asked to be a passenger on the planned transatlantic flight of a British airship. He told the Associated Press there was no truth to the report.
A World War veteran writes to the Post asking for help obtaining allotment funds deducted from his army salary. He states soldiers face delays and lack of information after 18 months abroad and hopes the newspaper can press officials. He signs as Sergeant, 26th Division, Milford, dated June 5.
Boston Local 10 and allied postal unions held a protest meeting against low salaries. They adopted resolutions urging the Congress appointed postal and wage commission to come to Boston for a thorough investigation of post office conditions and living costs, sending copies to Massachusetts senators.
Cardinal O Connell presided at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross for Pentecost. Rev M J Scanlan S T L preached on the descent of the Holy Ghost from the first Pentecost. Rev John W Culhane S T L celebrated, with diocesan Seminary students assisting. Solemn services were held in other churches.
Lawrence memorial service for deceased members was held after a parade to cemeteries. Flowers adorned 29 graves and delegations were sent to other cities to honor six former associates buried there.
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