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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1915

Page

2

Two Snubbed Aboard Bitel In New York Arrival

The Jefferson of Old Dominion brought seamen from ships sunk by the Prinz Eitel Friedrich to New York. Captains A E Dobbing and J Wedgewood complained of berthing ahead of other officers, while Capt W J King and Capt H H Kiehne were berthed aft with the Bitel crew. Also aboard was Capt A Mossion of the Hleride. Fifty five immigrants remained onboard the Eifel, including five French bound Havre Brazil and others Portuguese.

Prinz Eitel Friedrich Newport News Huel A. E. Dobbing Mary Ada Short J. Wedgewood Willerby W. J. King Ivercoe United States H. H. Kiehne William Pp. Frye Bitel A. Mossion Pleride Eifel Havre Brazil

Italian bride jilts Philadelphia groom at dock

Angela DeCico, an Italian immigrant, arrived in New York to wed John Dodero of Philadelphia under a mutual friend’s plan. She said she would not marry him after meeting him, citing his looks and that she had not known he was a widower with three children. She will go to relatives in East Kingston.

Angela DeCico John Dodero Philadelphia America Long Wharf John Kingston

Grass Fires Sweep Quincy With 14 Alarms

Quincy firemen answered 14 grass fire alarms on Sunday. Most damage was slight, but the department’s motorized apparatus allowed rapid response over the large territory to be covered.

Quincy

Spargo Urges Russia Victory for Peace at Ford Hall

John Spargo told a Ford Hall audience that he hopes Russia wins to aid freedom and democracy. He argued for Russia’s outlet for crops and commerce and urged opposition to indemnities and armaments. The 2006 audience applauded the remarks.

John Spargo Ford Hall Russia Germany Belgium Luxemburg Europe

Berlin Papers Silent On Sinking Of Frye

Berlin newspapers publish no comment on the sinking of the American ship William P. Frye by the German cruiser Prinz Eitel Friedrich. They report the event and the captain’s statement that he was well treated.

Berlin Frye William P. Frye Prinz Eitel Friedrich

Labor Meeting News Dinners for the Workless in Boston

The Boston Central Labor Union relief committee distributed Sunday dinners to 50 unemployed families and provided clothing and medical attention. Aid reached homes in the South End Roxbury and Somerville with no distinction between union and non union heads of families. The headquarters at the C I WA office 987 Washington street drew crowds appealing for aid as cash donations and grocery orders were issued. The committee said funds are sufficient for last week but more money is needed to continue the work.

Boston Central Labor Union Relief Committee For South End Roxbury Somerville Relief Committee C. I. WA Washington Street

Sanitary Teamsters Withdraw From International Union

Members of the Sanitary and Street Cleaning Teamsters Union voted yesterday in Wells Memorial to withdraw from affiliation with the International Federation of State City and Town Employees Union. The move follows claims the federation is not AFL affiliated and comes as Boston sanitation workers reach full organizing in city yards. Foreman Owens received thanks for aiding the effort.

Sanitary and Street Cleaning Teamsters’ Union Wells Memorial Building International Federation of State, City and Town Employees’ Union American Federation of Labor Boston Foreman Owens Department

Mayor is censured by union over non union shop choice

The Boston moulders union conference adopted resolutions condemning Mayor Curley for selecting a non union shop for city casting contract. They also criticised a city department head who said I dont care a for organized labor.

Moulders' Unions Boston Vicinity Washington Street Curley

Indignation Over Curley Castings Contract Sparks Molders Meeting

Molders denounced Mayor Curley awarding the castings contract to a non union firm. Unionists favored a Boston citizen employer with slightly higher bids and pressed for union preference. Delegates backed uniform apprentice wages and referred fair pay questions to the international union. Officers elected include Daniel Sullivan president and Joseph Cooney secretary treasurer. Reports cited improving trade and returning work as idle winter layoffs ease.

Curley Boston International Union Daniel Sullivan Morgan Molloy Daniel Callahan Joseph Cooney William John

Reported actions by union leaders in New England and Connecticut Valley

Business Agent Eugene L. Murphy of the eastern New England conference board and Agent James Love of the Connecticut Valley board were cited in the day’s labor committee briefing.

Eugene L. Murphy Eastern New England Conference Board James Loveday Connecticut Valley Board

Rebellion by Italian Hod Carriers Union Leaders Meet in City

Rebel members of the Italian Hod Carriers and Building Laborers Union held a mass meeting at 141 Richmond Street to outline grievances behind a secession. Leaders Gaetano Emma and others cited a treasury deficit of 6599 dollars. Business Agent John Perotti contends financial records were published monthly at the union headquarters, 212 Charter Street.

Hod Carriers and Richmond Street Gaetano Emma John Perotti Charter Street

Business and union notes from Boston meetings

Reports from Old Colony Lodge 143 and Local 100 describe good order and no grievances. Multiple unions including Brewery Workers and Wharf and Bridge Builders held meetings, with plans for a Sunday smoke talk and an out-of-work committee. Edmond Ward eulogized after his death. Bartenders Union injunction hearings took place. a Bay State Division conductors event followed a lodge meeting.

Old Colony Lodge 143 Order of Railroad Clerks Washington Street National Federation of Postoffice Clerks Intercolonial Hall Thomas F. Tracy Union Label Trades’ Department of the American Federation of Labor Boston Washington, D. C Brewery Workers’ Union Edmond F. Ward E. P. Morgan Wharf and Bridge Builders’ Union O'Connell Union Charlestown Boston & Maine Freight Handlers’ Union Massachusetts State Association of Plumbers, Steam and Gas Fitters Harrison Avenue Odd Fellows’ Hall Frank Hall State Street Bartenders’ Union Don Keefe Bay State Division Boston & Maine System Puritan Hall Friend Street

Rules for the Ideal Young Man Continued From First Page

The piece reports readers and clergy opinions on the ideal husband including traits like sharing housework, Christian faith, trustworthy eyes, and modest appearance. Women stress kindness, earnings, and moral conduct while ministers critique wild oats and double standards. Mr Burgstahler will close his sermon series on The Ideal Wife and Mother this Sunday.

Death at Newton Centre From Pneumonia

The deceased died yesterday at his late residence 25 Irving Street Newton Centre due to pneumonia per the report.

Irving Street Newton Centre

What Neurasthenia Is and Its Cure

Neurasthenia is described as exhaustion of the nervous system caused by overwork, worry, poor diet, or illnesses like the grip. Treatments emphasize nourishing nerve cells through blood and diet, with Dr Williams Pink Pills claimed to aid blood health and anemia, sold by local druggists. Free books offered by the Dr Williams Medicine Co. in Schenectady, N Y for mentioning the paper.

Williams Dr. Williams Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady N. Y

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