Pensions for Aged Favored by Brockton Union
The Cutters' Union in Brockton has begun agitation for pensions for aged citizens. A resolution calls for pensions for those over 54 in this country more than 20 years, with income under 400 dollars annually, endorsed by the Central Labor Union. The plan aims to relieve aged distress and may involve correspondence with foreign consuls on pension practices.
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Brockton
Cutters’ Union
Central Labor Union
Parks
Central Labor Union Committee
City Hall to Close on Hooker Day
City Hall will be closed on Thursday June 25 1908 in honor of the dedication of the statue of Major General Joseph Hooker. Departments will suspend ordinary business and employees with dispensable duties will receive a general holiday without loss of pay as compensation for their services.
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Joseph Hooker
Harney Bros In More Trouble Strike At Shoe Firm
Lynn June 19 The Harney Bros shoe firm on Alley Street faced a strike as shop crews plus Knights of Labor cutters and stitchers withheld work over price disputes. Union officials say tensions stem from the firm's surrender of the union stamp and warn others against similar actions.
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Knights of Labor
Little Louis Buckley Found After Wandering Home
Little Louis Buckley missing since Wednesday afternoon was found by Boston police wandering near Chelsea after following Knights Templars from East Boston. He, 65, went over two bridges toward Charlestown, believing the second bridge endless, before being reunited with his parents at their East Boston home.
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Louis Buckley
John Buckley
Lexington Place
Chelsea
Nantasket
East Boston
Long Bridge
Charlestown
Chardon Street
Portland Seeks Liberty Bell Visit for Fourth
Mayor Boothby of Portland plans to invite the Liberty Bell to Portland on July 4. An application will go to Philadelphia Mayor Weaver. If allowed, the bell will travel with the Ancient and Honorables of Boston.
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Portland
Boothby
Weaver
Philadelphia
Boston
Boston Drunk Arrests Rise Among Nonresidents
Boston residents and nonresidents faced a surge in drunken arrests over 45 days under Judge Emmons tenure as Police Board chair. Of 2,950 arrested, 1,365 were nonresident, 1,585 residents. A June 2 order aimed to curb in-towner and out-of-town intoxication, with liquor dealers urged to enforce licenses.
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Judge Emmons
Board of Police
Boston
Emmons
Henry Huse
Brewers’ Board of Trade
Mumps Strikes Hull Population Amid Enlarged Faces
Hull suffers mumps with about half the residents affected and many family members showing symptoms. School children are particularly hit as facial swelling and illness spread through the community.
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Hull
Drowning of August S Spiegel Found in Charles River
The body of August S Spiegel, a wealthy German sausage maker of 141 Eliot Street, was found in the Charles River near Granby Street and the Fenway. Edward T. Barry identified the body. medical examiner Dr. Draper ruled it a drowning. Funeral set for 2 pm Sunday at 141 Eliot Street with burial in Forest Hills Receiving Tomb.
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August S. Spiegel
Eliot Street
Charles River
Granby Street
Fenway
Mr. Spiegel
Park Square
Edward T. Barry
Jones's
Lagrange Street
Draper
Spiegel
Forest Hills
Church Census of Boston to Be Taken in One Day
A church census is planned in Boston by the Massachusetts Sunday School Association. The effort aims to cover all denominations in a single day, with the city divided into districts led by superintendents and assistants, then allocated to canvassers to deliver total returns at day's end.
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Boston
Massachusetts Sunday School Association
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