Engineers urged to organize in union drive at mass meeting
Engineers' Union 16 held a mass meeting with 60 members present. Frank K. Foster and State President William R. F. Whalen spoke on the benefits of organization and wage protection, while Firemen's Union head P. F. Sheehan, Machinists' Charles R. Sterling, and Engineers' Union president T. W. Fitzgerald also addressed attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engineers’ Union 16
Frank K. Foster
William R. F. Whalen
P. F. Sheehan
Firemen’s Union
Charles R. Sterling
Machinists
T. W. Fitzgerald
Engineers’ Union
Whalen
Engineers' Union
Well Known Boston Labor Leader Kneeland Named Alderman
Fred J. Kneeland prominent Boston labor figure and Painters' Union member serves as Alderman and delegate to the Central Labor Union, reflecting active leadership in city and labor circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred J. Kneeland
City of
Boston
Boston Painters’ Union
Boston Central Labor Union
Labor unions push for schoolhouse contract openness
Roofers' Union seeks a ban on several trades in the Building Trades Council and urges public access to sub contracts via the Schoolhouse Commission. They moved meeting place to 18 Kneeland street. The Iron and Brass Chippers' Union plans a Sunday charter ceremony at 45 Eliot street with Frank H. McCarthy. The Skirt and Cloak Makers' Union 26 will stage The Sewing Girl in Hebrew at the Hub Theatre. The international convention will be held in June. Edward Carr and George Webber named for Trunk and Bag Workers' Union annual dance at Cauley Hall, Charlestown, April 12. Painters' Union 11 reports spring hustle and many new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roofers’ Union
Building Trades Council
Schoolhouse Commission
Kneeland Street
Iron and Brass Chippers’ Union
Eliot Street
A. F. of L
Frank H. McCarthy
New England
Skirt and Cloak Makers’ Union
Hub Theatre
Trunk and Bag Workers’ Union
Edward Carr
George Webber
Cauley Hall
Charlestown
Painters’ Union 11
Rev Father Delaney Named Manchester's New Bishop
The Rev Father John Delaney chancellor of the Manchester diocese is designated to succeed the late Bishop Bradley. Born in Lowell Mass in 1865 he studied in Paris and Boston, ordained in 1891, and has long served as secretary to the late bishop and as chancellor. He is popular, bilingual in French, and known across Catholic and Protestant communities.
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Manchester
N. H
John Delaney
Bradley
Father Delaney
John Bernard Delaney
Lowell
Mass
Thomas Delaney
Boston
Boston College
Paris
St. Sulpice
Cardinal Richard
John J. Lyons
St. Anne’s
John B. Delaney
Captain Shattuck seeks divorce over desertion
Captain Ward Percy Shattuck, once a Philippine soldier and Manila police officer, has filed for divorce from Minnie M. Shattuck. He cites desertion, with the couple married in Boston on March 28, 1894. Mrs. Shattuck left him April 19, 1897 and is said to be in Coytesville New Jersey. her parents are reportedly in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Percy Shattuck
Philippines
Manila
Minnie M. Shattuck
Boston
Plucky Woman Sheds Light on Nervous System Cure
A testimonial from Mrs. Kate Austin of Somerville Massachusetts praises Dr Greene Nervura blood and nerve remedy. She describes long standing womb trouble backache nerve weakness and weight gain after using the remedy she recovered health and recommends it to others. The ad claims free consultation with Dr Greene at 34 Temple Place Boston and says doctors endorse the treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Austin
Jenny Lind
Somerville
Mass
Nova Scotia
Dr. Greene
Temple Place
Boston
Court drama over Hendricks custody dispute persists
In a tense courtroom scene Dr. Hendricks avoided harm as a dramatic confrontation erupted when James Nallin hurled a summons for divorce filed by Mrs. Hendricks in New York. Judge Lowell commended the House of the Angel Guardian, while Mrs. Hendricks fainted after the judge’s remarks. The boy remains at the guardian house under nurse care as papers proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hendricks
James Nallin
Hendricks
New York
New Jersey
Lowell
House of the Angel Guardian
Jude
Judge
Adams House
Russell
Mr. Morrison
Chester
Mrs. Hendricks
The
Angel Guardian
Post
Headaches from Colds Laxative Brono Quinine Ad
A brief ad mentions a remedy for headaches from colds using a laxative bromine quinine and promises a genuine wall for the full name with the signature of E. W. Grove and a price of 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Budget Increase Swells City Appropriations by 51800
The joint committee on appropriations met last night and approved net increases of 51800 across seven departments including printing and street components. Alderman Bromberg reversed his earlier stance on the statistics department restoring a 10000 grant, while printing received 25000 to cover cross department work. Overall reserve fund was cut from 801391 to 249891, reallocating funds to park, cemetery, ferry, and sanitation divisions and various street departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joint Committee On Appropriations
Alderman Bromberg
Statistics Department
Curley
Baldwin
Thomas A. Whalen
Kneeland
Whalen
Red Cross Ambulance Brigade Exhibition Draws Crowd
About 200 people attended Potter Hall in the New Century building for the annual Red Cross Ambulance Brigade exhibition and drill. R. G. Wells led the event with Miss L. Barton, Harriet Reed, and Lt. H. H. Harting showcasing field maneuvers and Civil War era ambulance service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter Hall
New Century Building
American National Red Cross Ambulance Brigade
R. G. Wells
American National Corps
L. Barton
Johnstown
Harriet Reed
H. H. Harting
First Massachusetts Ambulance Corps
More Trouble in Wentworth Will Case
Salem March 22 More trouble over the will of the late Arioch Wentworth multi millionaire of Swampscott and Boston is promised through a petition to the Supreme Court today by Claude L Allen of Melrose. He seeks permission to appeal from the Essex Probate Court decision setting up the will and approving the recent compromise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Arioch Wentworth
Swampscott
Boston
Supreme Court
Claude L.allen
Melrose
Vahey & Innes
Essex Probate Court
Everett City Board Reduces Municipal Budget and Tax Rate
Everett on March 22. The Board of Aldermen reduced the amount appropriated for municipal purposes by 4758 dollars. The tax rate is set at 18.0 dollars, up from 17.93 dollars as recommended by the Mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
Board of Aldermen
Tremblay Beats Tomkins In Wrestling Bout
New York report Eugene Tremblay champion lightweight wrestler of Canada defeated John Tomkin of this city in two straight falls in a rare international bout held tonight. Tremblay secured the opening fall and clinched the match with a decisive second fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremblay
Tomkins
New York
Eugene Tremblay
Canada
John Tomkin
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promised to Build Up Wasting
The ad claims that eating flesh forming foods like beefsteak eggs and cereals makes weight, but digestion fails for many. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a natural aid supplying peptones and diastase to improve digestion after meals. It asserts broad cures for thin, dyspeptic people and lists availability in US UK and Canada at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
United States
Canada
Great Britain
Enormous Rise in Shopping District Property Values
The city assessor reports a 2.93 percent 1903 valuation increase, with Shopping District property surging by over 20 million dollars within three quarters of a mile in Wards 6 and 7. Ward 11 shows gains, while Wards 9 12 and 22 fall. City assets total 105,965,009.97 and May 1 1908 valuation reaches 1,496,307,519.87 with 210,489,596.87 not exempt. Polls total 178,905.
Lawr enc e Police Row Sparks Mandamus Action
Lawrence March 22. Mayor Lynch refused to appoint or retain six men as regular patrolmen. Counsel John P Sweeney and John J Donovan will file for a mandamus to force recognition of rights under original appointments and civil service laws. The move follows the mayoral cost review and the claim that deadwood remains in the force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Lynch
John P. Sweeney
John J. Donovan
Civil Service
Police Department
Marshal O'Sullivan
Handler Beats Kid Perry In New Bedford Bout
March 22 Jimmy Handler defeated Kid Perry in an eight round match before the New Bedford Athletic Association. Both fighters stood their ground at the end, but Referee Patrick Downey awarded Handler the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Jimmy Handler
Kid Perry
New Bedford Athletic Association
Patrick Downey
Handler
Mart ial Law Declared in Las Animas Colorado
Governor Peabody issued a proclamation declaring Las Animas county in insurrection and rebellion amid miners' troubles. An order sent 300 troops under Major Hephthill to Trinidad with sealed midnight-open orders. Civil authorities estimate at least 1500 unemployed men are armed and anticipating open conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Peabody
Las Animas
Hephthill
Trinidad
Roxbury City Guard Dines to Mark 120th Anniversary
Captain I P Gragg condemned lack of national army and navy progress at the Roxbury City Guard anniversary dinner held in the Quincy House. Captain W H Kelly presided as guests included Colonels Hedges Ferris Oakes Capelle and aides de camp, with over 50 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. P. Gragg
Roxbury City
Quincy House
W. H. Kelly
Nelson A. Miles
8. M. Hedges
A. M. Ferris
W. H. Oakes
W. C. Capelle
Allan Lefort
Robert Davis
Stablemen Union Wins Wage Agreement At Boston Stablemen
Kenny and Clark, employing about 75 stablemen, signed the Boston Stablemen’s Union wage and hour scale agreeing that only union men be employed and the schedule takes effect Saturday. The union rate increases pay by $1 weekly. R. H. White Company will meet the committee Thursday to discuss the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenny & Clark
Boston
R. H. White Company
Jackson Club Endorses Richard Olney for President
The Jackson Club of Charlestown last night endorsed Richard Olney of Massachusetts for the Democratic presidential nomination. Senator Sullivan argued the party must restore Jefferson and Jackson’s principles, praising Olney as a safe, conservative Democrat. The Ward 3 club resolution pledged support for delegates favoring Olney in state and district conventions. Edward F. McSweeney spoke on racial conditions affecting the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Club
Charlestown
Richard Olney
Charles S. Sullivan
Democratic Party
Jefferson
Jackson
Massachusetts
Ward 3
New England
United States
Edward F. Mce- Sweeney
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