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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1904
Page
5
Mrs Eddy head of Christian Scientists church in Boston where the annual communion is held, and Alfred Farlow, a noted leader in the same movement, figure in the report.
Mary Baker Eddy invites Christian Scientists to view the near completion Concord church on Monday June 13 1904 at 2 pm. The message notes a special train arrangement and includes attendees and church officials from Boston Chicago Budapest and Denver among others.
The Boston Painters' Union 11 plans a strike to press for a 20 cents a day raise, citing a $2000 remittance from the International Brotherhood of Painters as far more than needed. They have assessed 1100 employed members and declined aid from other Boston unions while preparing to publish a list of signatory painters.
General Superintendent John Henney of the N Y N H and H railroad will visit Boston to classify wages and adjust working conditions at Readville shops and address minor grievances of the carmen. Bay State Lodge B R C A elected P J Cronin as chief carman Samuel Benson as vice chief Harry H Legg as recording secretary William Nye as financial secretary John Dryden as treasurer and trustees John Driscoll L Canton and J B Goodrow with E J Trainor Andrew Sullivan and Harry H Legg on the protective board.
Various unions report last night’s actions with new members and signed scales. Walter L Haynes and J H Turner of Roxbury join the General Teamsters 191, Somerville tube workers strike funds receive $1000 from Brewery Workers 20 and $50 to striking bakers, Grain Teamsters yesterday forms a committee to present the agreement to employers. Boston Bakers and Engineers unions announce leadership and locations. O’Connell Assembly 7174 K of L elects master workman John Stevens and officers. Metal Workers 17 plans a meeting in Schwarts Hall. Labor Poles 66 elect president A Bruce and officers, while Horsemens Provident Union and related groups announce sick benefits and forming committees for summer sessions.
The Coal Teamsters Union 68 reports a strong organization after appointing 62 drivers. Delegates elected are P. J. Gallagher Frank K. Fall Michael J. Sheehan Michael F. McNally and Michael Scanlon to attend the State convention. Miss Elizabeth Powers spoke on charitable work by the Free Home for Consumptives in Quincy. A fine was levied for non union bread purchases by a member's family.
The Sanitary and Street Cleaning Department Teamsters Union 149 elected President William P Greaney as a delegate to the international convention in Cincinnati in August. The executive board includes Greaney John J Mellyn C Gallagher Thomas J Hannon J T Kane W Gallagher and W F Blake. The union voted financial aid for the Free Home for Consumptives.
International Vice-President Frank S. Hunter of the Lathers' Union and federal organizer of the National Building Trades Council spoke to the Boston Building Trades Council yesterday afternoon. The municipal committee was told to meet the new Schoolhouse Commission appointee to outline the council's aims and goals.
The Lumber Teamsters and Handlers' Union announced that its contract with lumber employers has been signed. An arbitration committee will be appointed by President William Cohen to handle disputes under the agreement.
In Melrose on June 12 Bishop W F Mallalieu preached the first sermon at the newly opened Methodist Church edifice. Special dedication services run all week with next Sunday slated for more events. Building fund subscriptions reached 1500 dollars. A reception tonight and a banquet Friday are planned.
Somerville veteran firefighters gathered for a memorial service at East Somerville Baptist Church. Ey Frederic 8. Boody delivered the address.
A Boston audience at Faneuil Hall heard Ralph M. Easley of the National Civic Federation discuss mediation between employers and employees to prevent strikes. Frank P. Sargent recalled past rejections and praised growing mutual understanding, while railroad leaders like J Higgins urged removing barriers between sides. The event drew BLF members nationwide with 66 000 announced in the later secretary report.
One hundred forty lathers, members of Wood Wire and Metal Lathers Union, will strike this morning over an open shop clause in their agreement. No wage or hour grievances exist. International VP Hunter has held fruitless talks with employers. Boston Building Trades Council endorses the strike.
In Cohasset on Children's Day at Pope Memorial Church two Hinckley children of Freeman and Margaret Hinckley Boston were baptized. The eldest boy Albert Pope Hinckley at eight takes his grandfather's name. the younger Emily Linder Hinckley, 1 year 6 months, honors her grandmother. The ceremony featured daisy and fern decorations, Rev Cecil Harper preaching, Archambault at the organ, and Harold Leslie Child singing.
Annie Williams, a 2% year old colored woman, allegedly grabbed $3 from David Hart’s pocket at the Dedham Street station. Her punch shattered the station house door as Hart, from Dorchester, testified she boasted about the suit and pocketed the money. The $3 was later found tucked in her dress.
Yale's varsity and freshman crews spent Sunday at Yale's Ferry in a quiet day. They rode Walter Jennings' steam yacht Tuscarora down the river to Plum Island and back by 1 30 PM for dinner. Ralph D. Paine, '94, arrived at the Yale quarters to visit the crew. Julian W. Curtiss departed for New York on the Tuscarora.
Pfeffer & Co offers a clearance of covert coats in 150 lot with satin linings and varying styles. Semi-fitting belted backs and collarless designs show sale prices from 6.97 to 12.47. Also listed are dress and walking suits, shirt waist fits, wash silks, and skirts with substantial discounts across values up to 35 dollars.
Upset of 125 Daly Industrial School friends met at Train Street Dorchester to arrange a garden party on Wednesday June 29 on Institution grounds. P F Burke presided and committees for Home Jamaica Plain Neponset St Patrick's and other tables were named. A follow up meeting was scheduled for Sunday afternoon at 3 30 at the school inviting all interested in its work.
The New York New Haven Hartford line offers a special express round trip from Boston to Newport Rhode Island on Friday June 17 for one dollar. Seats are limited and advance purchase is advised at 362 Washington Street South Station and Back Bay Stations.
Revere's beach and several amusements ran on Sunday with venues like Scenic Railway Laugh Land and Steeplechase open. Police watched as photographers and bars drew crowds while selectmen planned to remove suggestive beer signs. A. H. Child of the Law and Order League criticized the Sunday activity.
After adjournment at 1151 Washington Street the Gaelic School committee set June 23 for field day in Apollo Garden. A St John bonfire of Irish turf will be lit at 7 30 p m with a druid and a priest. A public meeting follows with Irish poetry renderers and prize contests. Judges are Jeremiah Shaw Timothy and D P O Callaghan.
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