Bay State Railroad Arbitration Board Awards Sparse Pay Rise
The Bay State Railway arbitration decision, announced last night, left Newport Rhode Island and Nashua New Hampshire carmen largely dissatisfied after eight months of proceedings. The award favors the railroad, costing under 300000 dollars for 5000 employees over two years ending October 1 1916.
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Bay State Railway Arbitration Board
Newport
R. I
Nashua
N. H
Bay State Street Railway Arbitration Board
Carmen
Pope Warns War Jeopardizes Vatican and Holy See
Pontiff says the war places the Vatican in grave peril and fears revolution if Italy loses. He laments censorship opening Holy See correspondence and notes that ambassadors must leave Rome. He calls for guards to protect the pope and St. Peter's art treasures taken for military use.
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Pope
Vatican
Italy
Holy See
Rome
St. Peter’s
THINK GIRL IN CHARLES MURDERED
A 26 year old well dressed woman’s body was found in the Charles River near Woerd bridge, Waltham. Police suspect homicide and disposal in the river, noting similarities to the Tina Davis case and an accessible brush area along the shore.
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Charles River
Woerd Bridge
Waltham
Waltham Station
Tina Davis
Pope Benedict Says Holy See Peril Duri ng War
The Pope told Louis L R in Paris that both sides have outrages, not his to judge. He urged labor for peace and said he tried to keep Italy from war, noting improved but unsatisfactory relations with the Quirinal. He warned the Holy See faces peril as the conflict continues.
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Pope
Italy
Paris
Holy See
Benedict
Louis Latapie
la Liberte
Quirinal
Vatican
What Men Now Get Asked and Have Been Awarded
A brief notice lists wage data and awards with figures for Oct 1, 1914 and Oct 1, 1915. It shows 24.5 to 28.5 cents ranges and 25.0 to 29.0 cents in successive columns. It states extra men receive a guarantee of six hours of work per day and references a second half year after Oct 1.
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Com
Union Wage Agreement Raises for Shop Men and Staff
Other union employees receive a wage increase of one-half cent per hour to Oct 1 and another half-cent later. Shop men’ s hours reduced from ten to nine. Overtime paid at time and a half. Minimum daily wage set at $2.25 after one year of service.
Vahey Votes Praise and Criticism on Wage Award
James H. Vahey supports the wage award as binding and beneficial for workers with a two year increase totaling about 300 000. He commends the pay cut in hours for shop men without loss of pay and a 2 25 daily minimum wage for all staff. He calls the blue uniform raises utterly inadequate.
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Vahey
James H. Vahey
Summer begins as planetary and war-day notes update
The item lists astronomical data for Portland and Gloucester including moon phases and rise and set times, plus the 173rd day of the year and 826th day of war. It notes the summer solstice at 7:00 am, evening and morning stars, and auto lamp times. It also marks anniversaries and historical notes such as George V and Queen Mary at Westminster Abbey in 1911 and Julian Hawthorne’s birth in 1846.
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Saturn
Venus
Jupiter
George V
Westminster Abbey
Julian Hawthorne
United States
St. Paul
Porto Rico
Unsettled forecast for Boston and New England
Forecasts show unsettled conditions for Boston and vicinity with showers Tuesday, followed by fair Wednesday. Northern New England expects showers Tuesday and warmer interior, then fair Wednesday. Southern New England also sees showers Tuesday and fair Wednesday.
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Boston
Washington
New England
Baseball scores update from early season games
American League games showed Boston beating Washington 8 to 3 in the first game. Boston won 6 to 5 in ten innings in the second game. New York split with Philadelphia, 7 to 6 in the first game and 12 to 7 in the second. National League action had Pittsburgh edge Philadelphia 4 to 3 in 13 innings.
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Boston
Washington
Coat Ie Ow
Eeehiacthia
New York
Phiadelphia
Mystery on River: Body Found Near Purgatory Cove
Police weigh two theories after a woman's body, found by Vern Tilman near a bridge, shows a fractured jaw and bruises. She wore a diamond ring and a locket with a photo, a white silk polka dot dress, black stockings and shoes, no hat, and a light cloak. No reports of accidents or missing women in two days.
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Woerd Avenue
Purgatory Cove
Vern Tilman
Tilman
Metropolitan Police
Express Train Kills 85YearOld Man in Wakefield
John C. Campbell aged 85 of Linden Avenue Wakefield and formerly of Cambridge was instantly killed when struck by the Haverhill express at 9 18 a m as he crossed the tracks at the north end of the Wakefield upper depot platform. His body was hurled more than 100 feet and he was likely dead at once.
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John C. Campbell
Linden Avenue
Wakefield
Cambridge
Campbell
Wakefield Upper
Militia Guard Governor Proclaims Martial Law Near Home
At 11 tonight 60 men of Company C Georgia National Guard arrived at Governor Slaton's country place near Atlanta and formed a cordon in front of the gate. The Governor proclaimed martial law for a half mile radius and ordered Captain Cheron to disperse a crowd of about 700 men and boys in front of the estate.
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Atlanta
Company C
Georgia National Guard
Governor Slaton commutes Leo Frank sentence to life
Hatred toward Governor Slaton rose in Atlanta after he commuted Leo Frank from death to life imprisonment. Frank began serving at Milledgeville State Farm as virulent anti Slaton sentiment filled Georgia streets and public spaces.
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Georgia
Leo Frank
Leo M. Frank
Mary Phagan
Atlanta
Slaton
State Farm
Milledgeville
Frank
Children Gain Strength Taking Mr. John’s Medicine
An advertisement touts a tonic labeled Mr John s Medicine promising strength for children. The copy emphasizes wholesome daily use and family care, urging parents to trust the elixir for vitality and growth.
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Mr. John
Robert Lansing Named Secretary of State Succession
Lansing, Washington June 21. It was learned today that Robert Lansing has been appointed Secretary of State to succeed William J. Bryan. The announcement will probably be made tomorrow.
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Washington
Robert Lansing
William J. Bryan
President weighs permanent Secretary of State choice
The president, after Bryan’s retirement and Lansing’s interim tenure, weighs a permanent appointment. He has faith in Lansing but seeks someone with greater national and international reputation, though public response to Lansing’s interim role supports a popular choice.
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Bryan
Mr. Lansing
Lansing
Italian War Time Tensions And Vatican Commentary
An interview notes that Italy’s government suppresses some letters and detains hostile correspondence while censoring contacts with the Vatican. The Pope praises peace efforts, proposes a Christmas truce, and cites prisoner exchanges with mixed results amid wartime strains. The Pope declines to condemn each crime, citing German responses.
De Wet Guilty of Treason in South African Trial
General Christian De Wet, a Boer War leader, found guilty of treason on eight counts in a London reported trial. The sentence was deferred to tomorrow after he pleaded not guilty to high treason but guilty to sedition in connection with the 1914 rebellion in the Orange Free State and western Transvaal.
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Bloemfontein
Union of South Africa
London
Christian de Wet
de Wet
Orange Free State
Western Transvaal
Waterbury
British Bechuanaland
Free State
Orange River
House Approves Blank Check Bill For War Funding
The House of Commons adjourned after a first reading of a bill granting Reginald McKenna a blank check up to a maximum of one thousand million pounds. A previous credit of £250,000,000 for war purposes was authorized but details on funding were to be determined.
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London
House of Commons
Reginald McKenna
Dr. Creel to Lead Boston Board of Health July First
A telegram from Mayor Curley announces Dr. Richard H. Creel of the federal public health service will become the active head of the Boston Board of Health on July 1. His appointment ends the three headed board and is approved by the City Council, the Chamber of Commerce and major medical societies.
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Curley
Richard H. Creel
Federal Public Health Service
Boston Board of Health
Creel
Boston
Chamber of Commerce
Commonwealth
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