Memorial to James H. Mellen Planned by Labor Groups
Massachusetts labor leaders urge unions to donate to a Mellen memorial fund. The late James H. Mellen, dean of the state legislature, fought for workers for 34 years and helped pass key labor laws. Donations are sent to M. T. Joyce in Boston for publication of subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Branch
A. F. of
Dennis D. Driscoll
James H. Mellen
Worcester
Mellen
Massachusetts
Organized Labor
American Federation of Labor
Labor
Janes H. Mellen
People
Friends of the Cause of
Commonwealth
Cause of the People
House of Representatives
International Moulders’ Union
Worcester Central Labor Union
Knights of Labor
M. T. Joyce
Box C
Station A
Boston
Dp. D. Driscoll
Doutney Speaks To Boston Bartenders Union Meeting
Thomas N. Doutney, a 30 year temperance lecturer, spoke to the Boston Bartenders Union 77. More than 1000 bartenders attended and gave him a friendly hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas N. Doutney
Boston Bartenders’ Union 77
Feeling of Fulness Trial Package Offer
An ad promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets to relieve indigestion after overeating. It explains how stomach fatigue causes gas and sourness, claims the tablet supplies missing digestive juices, digests food quickly, and refreshes the mucous lining. A trial package is offered free on request from F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
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Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bldg
Marshall
Mich
Mass Meeting Of The Clerks At Faneuil Hall
A mass meeting of railroad clerks from Boston and New England is planned at Faneuil Hall next Sunday under the Brotherhood of Railroad Clerks. Over 50 lodges are expected to attend with auxiliary events arranged for overflow crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston and Vicinity
Brotherhood of Railroad Clerks
Faneuil Hall
New England
John E. Wall
Bunker Hill
Fred Oedell
Samuel F. Smith
Watch City Lodge
Joseph EH. Clarke
Watch City
A. G. Kegler
Boston & Maine
George P. Mann
Massachusetts’ Bay
John Hart
Fred Foster
North Union
Fred Baker
William Eagan
Somerville
George W. Eastly
George R. Starkey
H. J. Townsend
Old Colony Lodge
A. L. Carroll
Grand Junction Lodge
Boston
John J. Forrester
Kansas City
John J. Farnan
Albany
N. Y
The
Brotherhood
Boston & Albany
New Haven
Oppose City Contracting Seeks City Hearing on Garbage Deal
Sanitary and Street Cleaning Department Teamsters pick a committee to attend city council hearings on the proposed garbage disposal contract and oppose contract work. Delegates include William P. Greaney and J J Burns. A Taunton federation meeting is set for April 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitary and Street Cleaning Department Teamsters’ Union
William P. Greaney
J. J. Burns
Thomas Hannon
John T. Kane
Thomas F. Dolan
National Federation of State, City
Taunton
Charlestown
West End
Thomas H. Hannon
Union Label Board Formed To Promote Union Goods
A 20 member agitation committee was yesterday appointed by Photo Engravers Union 3. It will meet Thursday night to plan systematic agitation to encourage use and patronage of union labeled goods and to extend similar committees to all label organizations citywide.
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Union 3
Electrical Unions Grow Under State AF of L
At a Wells Memorial Building meeting the State Council of the A F of L reported that the organizing committee has formed the Lynn Salem area craft and will target Marlboro next. Boston Electrical Workers' Union President Michael Birmingham said 17 locals were represented and Lynn membership has more than doubled since organizing began. The committee will meet tonight at Carpenters' Hall Munroe Street. The Ben Franklin Assembly K of L held an educational session with National Master Workman Thomas H Canning and Master Workman William Corcoran among the speakers.
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State Council of the
A. F. of L., M Electrical Workers’ Unions
Wells Memorial Building
Lynn
Salem
Vicinity
Marlboro and
Michael Birmingham
Boston Electrical Workers’ Union 104
Carpenters' Hall
Munroe Street
Ben Franklin Assembly
Thomas H. Canning
William Corcoran
William Gota Im
W.y David . Punch
Arco O Sons Ces Peess Pe
Bartenders Union Speaker Urges Reform and Loyal Conduct
In a lengthy address, Mr. Doutney urges bartenders to separate from saloon culture, promote lawful conduct, and support candidates who protect business interests. He praises honest workers, calls for temperance as education, and urges cleansing dives and loungers from premises. The piece notes recanting members and a forthcoming biennial convention at Faneuil Hall May 8-13 with plans complete.
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International Alliance of Bartenders
Faneuil Hall
Striking Boilermakers Threaten Wider Railroad Walkout
Union machinists and blacksmiths in New York Central and subsidiary lines may strike if the boilermakers strike is not settled by April 1. A vote will be held among machinists and blacksmiths on the New York Central Lake Shore and Boston Albany railroads to join the sympathy strike after six weeks of boilermaker action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Central Railroad
New York
Central
Lake Shore
Boston & Albany
Would-be rescuer May Die Saving Stepmother
Awakened by smoke Tim othy F. Hurley aged 18 of 2271 Massachusetts avenue North Cambridge jumped from a couch ran into the burning hall and up one flight of stairs to save his stepmother Mrs Sarah Murphy who fled through a window to a piazza and was led to the street by firemen Hurley later escaped to the street with burns to hands back and limbs and was taken to Cambridge Hospital in serious condition Doctors cite possible smoke inhalation The fire heavily damaged the wall between Mrs Murphy and Mrs Mahoney apartments with total damage about 1000
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Timothy F. Hurley
Massachusetts Avenue
North
Cambridge
Sarah Murphy
Edward Murphy
John P. Nelligan
Cambridge Hospital
Joseph Meadows
Labor Union Wage Scales and Meetings Reported
Labor notes detail 1911 wage scales for Coal Teamsters Union 68 and Coal Hoisting Engineers Union 74 with future local votes. Delegates to Team drivers District Council to approve. sick benefits total $980. Also notes disputes resolved in favor of Teamdrivers Union 25 and upcoming meetings of railroad telegraphers, bakers, and wait staff unions.
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Sec.Treas
John J. Fenton
R. 7. Lynch
J. M. English
Union 74
James Duncan
American Federation of Labor
Structural Iron Workers’ Union
New England
American House
John Duddy
Taunton
George Watson
Brockton Union
Frank H. McCarthy
A. S. of L
Austin P. Kaveney
Boston C. L. U. Union
Thomas J. Minahan
Milk Wagon Drivers
Union G
K. of L
Boston & Maine Railroad Freight Handlers Assembly
Waiters’ Union 80
Provident Longshoremen's Union Sterd
Raspeetrisianu
Ory
Jeremiah Crowley
East Boston
Mt ‘Elans
New England Plan Sparks Greater Boston Annexation Debate
A 1920 New England plan aims to elevate the region commercially and historically as the Pilgrim's 300th anniversary nears. Proponents favor a loose federation proposed by the Boston Chamber of Commerce, arguing it preserves local autonomy while enabling regional cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
United States
Chamber of Commerce
Boston
New York
Boston Chamber of Commerce
John Mason Little
Society of Mayflower Descendants
Massachusetts
New Eungland
Edward W. McGlewen
Society of Colonial Wars
New Hampshire
Maine
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Charles D. Burrage
Sons of the Revolution
New England urged to back Made in New England drive
Business leaders and public figures advocate broadening a regional push toward 1920 Pilgrim anniversary preparations. The campaign, led by F Alexander Chandler, aims to boost New England manufactured goods and the Baldwin apple, aligning with a wider “Made in New England” theme for regional prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New England
F. Alexander Chandler
New England Hardware Dealers’ Association
Ex-Lynn Mayor Charles Neal Barney Speaks on Real Boston
Former Lynn mayor Charles Neal Barney addressed the Young Men's Christian Union in a Real Boston program yesterday afternoon. He stated his verdict on the third plan, calling it beat, and outlined his criticisms and proposed alternatives.
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Barney of
Lynn
Greater Boston
Charles Neal Barney
Boston
Young Men's Christian Union
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Mr. Doutney
F.g.long
the Trees Publishing Co
Dearie
Henry
Paris
Eclipse
Stork
Stork Sheeting
Aygienc
C. J. Bailey & Co
Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores
Wm. S. Butler & Co
Jordan Marsh Co
Chandler & Co
Sampson-Loch Co
Wm. Filene Sons Co
Shepard Norwell Co
Gilchrist & Co
Henry Siegel Co
Glen Shirt & Collar Co
F. N. Joslin & Co
Malden
Parke Snow, W. Somerville
Walter E. Merrill
Stork Co
California
Chicago
Union Pacific
Chicago, and North Western Line
S. A. Hutchison
Clark Street
Te Tva
Tighit
Chicago & North Western Railway A
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