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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1919
Page
18
Arthur Garfield Hazzard a colored choreman sang to Miss Mabel Puffer as she defied townspeople outside the police station where she is detained. The couple vows love while facing a statutory offense and alleged insanity ahead of a jury and Judge Atwood.
Edward De Valera's visit inspires Irish groups in Boston to raise funds for the Irish Victory Fund. Parish meetings and parishioners across the archdiocese organize drives with speakers Fr. Cunningham and John Morton among others. Notable donors from County Limerick and numerous Boston area residents, including John H. H. McNamee of Prudential Trust Co., contribute amounts ranging from 1 to 2000 dollars as lists of donors from Roxbury Dorchester Cambridge and Watertown are reported.
A roster of individuals and amounts is recorded, listing names and addresses in Charlestown, Boston, Malden, and KE areas along with contributions ranging from 50 cents to 10 dollars for a local fund or event.
Taunton June 22 Resolutions adopted at the 27th annual Massachusetts letter carriers convention demand a general salary increase for all carriers. First grade 2000, second 2200, third 2400, fourth 2500 with overtime at time and a half. New officers named Timothy McKeigue presiding. Arthur Garvey named delegate at large.
The First Universalist Church near Cary and Clark avenues in Chel Sea reported a theft discovered by janitor Merrill Smith. A window in the basement was broken to gain entry during the past week, with silver pieces including a pitcher two platters and four cups taken along with a tablecloth and napkins worth ten dollars.
In Massillon Ohio on June 22 the Agathons a semi professional team defeated the Boston National league club 8 to 5 in a midseason exhibition game.
The Amalgamated Association calls on Bay State trolley strikers to resume work after widespread disruption across Taunton Hyde Park and north shore divisions. Jitneys and auto transport fill gaps while officials hold talks in Boston to settle grievances and safeguard union integrity amid ongoing dates.
Quincy Carmen Back alleges unfair strike vote as East Weymouth division of Bay State Street Railway votes almost unanimously to resume operations. The move, the first break in the Bay State strike, follows union bylaws about 48 hour notice and disputes over notice procedures. Company officials say the dispute is between local unions and the International Brotherhood, with no car service resuming.
The fragment discusses efforts to determine where the strike is and to obtain men to replace the strikers, signaling labor disruption and recruitment during a labor dispute.
Gloucester division kept regular service all day while Beverly Essex and Gloucester branch workers began a strike. A single jitney served Essex area. The local union said workers would remain at work until 4 am Tuesday before potential full strike if conditions stay unchanged.
Railroad officials say New Haven and Boston & Maine expect no extra travel in their territories from the Bay State street railway strike. If the strike spreads to New Bedford Providence and Fall River the New Haven will add coaches for mill workers. Boston & Maine predicts little to no travel impact beyond its northern service.
Malden Melrose Everett and Medford saw unusually quiet streets as Bay State Street Railway cars did not run. Jitneys filled gaps to Revere Beach while officials allowed shuttle cab service. in Melrose no cars moved from the barns and most workers stayed home.
An automobile owned by Solomon Binder of 18 Broadway South Boston overturned near the Pines River bridge on the boulevard at Revere Beach. Four occupants including Mrs Binder and their two children escaped serious injury after the car struck the fence and rolled on its side.
At a Boston Typographical Union 13 gathering in Faneuil Hall a committee was elected to urge publishers to revise the wage scale in force. President Sylvester J. McBride and officers were installed for the year. New members count fourteen and one pension was approved. Flowers were presented to McBride and Callan with thanks from the Herald’s Thomas A. Ryan.
Grand President P J Coyle heads to Washington to push for a 55 cent minimum hourly wage for station employees and talks on wages and conditions with Hines and the railroad board. Union meetings set to organize lunch room workers at 1160 Washington St Wednesday nights under Waiters Union 34. Public Works Teamsters oppose League of Nations covenant unless Ireland is recognized. Brockton Fire Department plans a $200 yearly pay rise to reach 1600. Leather Handlers Union 308 gains a weekly $3 raise to 28. Stationary Firemen Union 3 holds a special meeting at 9 Appleton St. Cutting Die and Cutter Makers seek 15 percent wage boost effective July 1.
Winnipeg Man June 22 martial law declared yesterday when striking union men tried to march despite Mayor Gray’s order. Returned soldiers remain as police while federal troops withdraw to barracks. City quiet again.
Paris reports government initiated monster demonstrations set for July 4 to honor the U S independence anniversary. General John J Pershing will be received by the municipality and President Foincare will review a parade of American troops in the Place de la Concorde.
Atlantic City N J June 22 The American Federation of Labor will review a memorial that would empower the executive council to cancel charters of central bodies that pursue anti federation aims or ally with radical groups such as the One Big Union The move aims to curb radical influence and sever ties with dissenting unions to keep the federation united and strong against radicalism.
Washington reports a naval bill to fund a memorial bridge linking Portsmouth New Hampshire and Kittery Maine with a federal 500000 grant. Maine and New Hampshire also fund its construction bringing total to about 1500000 dollars with equal federal and state support.
Newark N J June 2 William Cleveland Bolles prominent in the bicycle world as a trainer of professional riders dropped dead here today from heart failure. Bolles born in Minneapolis had guided stars including Iver Lawson Joe Fogler Eddie Root Elmer Collins Walter Bardgett John M Chapman Floyd McFarland and Bill Vaughn on three tours to Australia and four to Europe.
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