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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1912
Page
4
Boston store The Tunnel Bargain Basement suffers larger losses as snow reduces foot traffic. Automatic Price Reductions hit hundreds of lots, with 2 week sales down 25 percent and 5 week items effectively given away, among other markdowns today.
M'Curtin Oklahoma March 21 Thirty five men entombed in the Sans Bois mine where an explosion occurred yesterday morning had not been accounted for early tonight. Rescue parties were at work with hopes of finding more survivors as twenty six men had been rescued during the day and fifty six bodies brought to the surface.
Fifteen men found alive in a room on the 18th level after a blast. They survived using an air pump, guided by tapping on air pipes to rescue teams. Two remain seriously ill. others unharmed. Relatives await news as aid flows in from across the United States, including a $5000 donation by the Union Mine Workers District 21 and three carloads of provisions from Fort Smith.
Dr Harv ey W Wiley testifies before the pure food board urging strict control of opium morphine cocaine and other habit forming drugs He clashes with drug representatives who call him a dope r and withdraws the remark He says he represents one private citizen a novel departure at the hearings
The Senate rejects abolishing about 26 army posts and reports against the House plan to reduce cavalry to 10 regiments and change enlistments to five years. The military affairs committee adds 275000 dollars for militia coast artillery equipment.
In South Barre on March 21 crowds cheered as Barre Wool Combing Company granted nearly all demands of striking workers. Louis Nelson told the crowd terms were acceptable and workers would return to their jobs tomorrow morning. A parade with flags followed a lengthy meeting. The article notes a Lynn Shoe Manufacturers Association meeting on potential two cent a dozen wage increases and the risk of a citywide shoe workers strike if negotiations fail.
Workers at the Saco Pettee Company in Newton Upper Falls press a 20 percent wage rise, forming an Industrial Workers of the World local with James J. Daly as president. Elizabeth Gurley Flynn Jones and other IWW organizers aided the appeal. a conference with six strikers’ representatives and company officials was held, but no agreement reached. The foundry remains closed pending settlement. General Manager Frank Hale plans to attend the next meeting.
Weavers join the Lancaster mills strike with 600 workers refusing to work for higher wages. They demand a 10 percent increase and the abolition of fines, with leaders to be organized by Oliver Christian. Current pay stands around 12 to 14 dollars per week, with workers holding out for higher rates as meetings plan action.
Four workers petitioned for higher wages and were discharged for circulating the petition. Sixteen other workers in the japan room quit in sympathy, demanding the discharged men be reinstated.
In the seventh debate of the triangular league held at Brown Williams and Dartmouth Brown defeated Dartmouth on the question of federal control without dissolution of industrial combinations. Governor Bass of New Hampshire presided as judge and Brown’s victory secures leadership in the league.
The Cecilia Society closed its season with Alma Gluck and Leo Slezak at Symphony Hall. A varied program featured Bach, Verdi, Cornelius, Loeffler, Foote, Cui, Rimsky Korsakov, and more, highlighting refined chorus work and standout solos. The audience applauded lavishly for both singers and for Loeffler’s solemn new choral piece.
Madame Calve and her husband Signor Gasgari say they are tired of touring and will settle in San Francisco. They plan to run an operatic singing institute there, praising the city’s climate for producing singers. No new contracts will be signed after current deals end.
Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy promises quick restoration of natural hair color after nightly use. It claims to reduce gray appearance, prevent dandruff, and promote growth with a safe, affordable fifty cent bottle backed by a money refund guarantee.
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