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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1913
Page
8
The Boston Water Front Federation will be formed within the week if current plans of leaders from several craft organizations materialize as predicted.
The I. W. W. Barbers' Union plans a meeting at 2 Lathrop Place North End to decide whether to strike or ruin employers business. Union members express anger at former members who joined the A. F. of L. and refuse to confer with the master barbers.
A central body representing about 20 000 waterfront workers and 120 delegates from more than 20 unions is proposed to handle wages hours and working conditions before individual crafts act. Longshoremen and Team Drivers District Council members, including General Truck Teamsters Union 23 with 2800 members, back the plan with support from Boston Maine Albany and New Haven Freight Handlers unions as Daniel Tobin advocates early federation formation in the city.
The article lists officers elected yesterday for several Boston labor groups. Inside Telephone Installers Union 142 names include President George F. Bachus and officers, inspectors, trustees, delegates, and an executive board. Boston Brass Molders Union 468 and Insurance Writers Union also publish their presidents and key officers. Tron and Steel Molders Union 106 reports president Frank Lee and treasurer William John among others.
I W W organizers in East Boston seek to mobilize 800 Maverick Mills employees amid wage, hour, and condition complaints. Secret meetings spark enthusiasm for a militant strike with Ettor and Giovannitti expected to aid. Union leaders warn of early action and a broader fight against Foss plants as barbers and state unions push for improved conditions and statewide labor reforms.
The wage scale and working rules committee of the Boston Street Car men's Union and Boston Elevated Railway Company officials plan a conference today to discuss wage demands and better ratings for employees. Negotiations since mid April paused awaiting the 9 to 11 hour bill. now enacted, talks resume with no expected major breach. If no agreement, arbitration looms under last year's strike settlement, though both sides prefer private accord.
A Boston Blacksmiths' Union 105 special meeting at Pilgrim Hall features remarks by President Frank P. Tully and International VP John M. Tobin. Plans target wage scale improvements and broad organizing. Boston Machinists' Lodge agent Frank Jennings aided Springfield organizing. I W W leaders Ettor and Giovannitti discussed prospects for growth. Chelsea Central Labor Union formalizes city committee representation for July 4 celebration. Dorchester retailer clerks veteran leader F J Kiernan elected international president. Boston Bootblacks' Union held a major meeting to screen numerous applicants at Snowhill Street in the North End.
The Cambridge Central Labor Union holds a special meeting at its city headquarters tonight. The regular meeting for the night before the Fourth is cancelled as delegates plan to address the Becker Milling Machine Company strike and discuss financial aid for the strikers.
The executive board of the State branch A F L at Wells Memorial building condemned Governor Foss for refusing to submit the wage dispute at Sturtevant Blower Works and Becker Milling Machine Company to arbitration. The meeting praised strikers, noted gains in child labor law, widow benefits, and limits on court injunctions, and criticized Senator Blanchard for his unfriendly stance to organized labor.
Longshoremen's District Trade Council held a special meeting at Stetson Hall Hanover and Endicott streets to discuss two trade questions and plan district and international conventions in this city. The Atlantic Coast District convention will meet in Boston July 10 11 and 12 with the International Longshoremen's Association convention opening here July 14 at Paine Memorial Hall.
The Italian bakers strike for higher wages neared resolution after a union meeting at 193 Hanover street. On Monday 200 bakers walked out at 409 shops, and during the week all employers granted the union’s demands. Only two employers remain, employing about 10 workers.
Boston Metal Polishers Union 95 Chandelier Workers Union 98 and Metal Spinners Union 99 members consider merging into one union. This week meetings will discuss the matter and decide on action.
Hyde Park strikers convene this afternoon at 2 o clock at the Foss plants. Speakers include John M Tobin international vice president of the blacksmiths O H Preble international organizer of the pattern makers George Leary international vice president of the metal polishers buff ers and brass workers Harold L Stanley president of the sheet metal workers and Roscoe L Hall president of the machinists. Leaders say next move rests with Governor Foss or the State Board of Arbitration as they plan for continued financing of the industrial campaign. They anticipate an important development today and express confidence in the strike’s future.
Holbrook, June 29. Thomas H. Jones, 58, ended his life by drinking carbolic acid amid renewed despondency from ill health. His family physician had recently said he was improving, but sorrow and illness weighed on him tonight.
Lynn police have not identified a man found on the Lynn marshes early yesterday who died at Lynn Hospital after not regaining consciousness. A letter in his pocket to Alfred Boudreau had an erased address, and a Washington Street employment office card was found with him.
An advertisement extols Poslam as a cure for eczema acne itch salt rheum piles and scalp conditions claiming instant relief upon applying and urging readers to try Poslam now. It notes Poslam Soap for daily cleansing and offers free samples from Emergency Laboratories New York City.
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