Labor clashes loom as 55 thousand workers strike threat grows
Four major labor conflicts spread across Lowell New Haven Boston and surrounding lines threaten 55 000 workers. In Lowell 18 000 operatives face possible Sunday strike while New Haven road directors may refuse prompting immediate action affecting about 29 000 employees. Boston Northern Old Colony lines also face near certain strike impacting 5 000. Longshoremen face a pending clash with steamship firms risking work stoppages for about 3 000.
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Lowell
New Haven
Boston & Northern
Old Colony
Kiley moves for special hearing on election charges
Rep Daniel J. Kiley and Ward 8 Democrats push for a special investigation into the charges against Kiley. The plan seeks to bypass boards of assessors and elections and bring in broader powers for a decisive ruling on Kiley’s innocence or guilt amid related lawsuits and testimony. The House committee votes today on authorizing a special investigation with Attorney General Parker assisting.
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Daniel J. Kiley
Ward 8
Legislative Committee On Elections
State House
Kiley
Barnett
Brown
Riley
Ton Kenry
Hurlburt
Essex
Parker
Wegislature
Riley Defends Self as Cloud of Inquiry Hangs Over Him
Ward 8 member contends he is a defendant before public opinion as United States civil service probes cloud his reputation. Two committee hearings, morning and 4:30 afternoon, tried to secure counsel. Attorney General Parker present. Hurlburt joins, arguing immediate takeup and likening to a lawyer charged in open court. Committee adjourned to reconvene later today at 8 o'clock.
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Ward 8
Riley
Louis D. Brandeis
Kiley
Common Council
United States Civil Service
Parker
Hurlburt
Brown
Barnett
Brandeis
Mr. Hurlburt
South End Youth Gang Busted After Window Break
Patrolman Nelson halts a youths gang after a Canton Street break in. Edward Finley 16 named captain, with 20 plus members aged 10 to 16. Four arrested, a dozen more booked. suspects held as others rounded up at Dedham Street station. Gang sang and shouted as parents railed at the jail.
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West Canton Street
Nelson
Division 5
Dedham Street
Canton Street
Edward Finley
Dan Daley
Canton Street Place
Carmel Saccoccio
Mill Agents Refuse Wage Increase Sparks Loom Threats
Lowell March 19 The Textile Council faces a firm rejection from mill agents of a 10 percent wage rise for 18 000 cloth makers. Agents say mills cannot afford the raise, arguing profits and dividends are insufficient to cover higher costs. Delegates debate strike plans, with President Conroy urging moderation while workers press for action.
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Lowell
Textile Council
Southworth
Massachusetts Mills
Conroy
Robert F. Conroy
Joseph King
Michael Dugan
John P. McDonald
Jules Duchesne
John Burt
R. J. Cate
D. McKeon
Alexander Cormack
Appleton Mills
Bowen
The
Ley
Mediterranean
Boston Area Weather Outlook Friday to Saturday
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for Friday fair with continued warm conditions and fresh southwest winds. Saturday turns cloudy and colder with unsettled conditions likely.
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Boston
Temperature Readings From Thompson's Spa 1902 1908
The thermometer at Thompson's Spa on Washington street logged yesterday's temperature readings with values listed as 5 and 42. The note appears fragmented and references years 1902 and 1908.
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Thompson's Spa
Washington Street
No weakening stimulants in Father John's Medicine claim
An advertisement touts Father John's Medicine as a cure for colds grip and throat and lung troubles claiming it strengthens the body. It suggests Lung Kuro for hacking coughs.
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Father John
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Teerminal Station
Jackson Street
Pier 4
Charlestown
Council
Ashton
New Bedford
Nourse Inter
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Nourse
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