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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1906
Page
2
Boston labor groups report mass meetings and new affiliations as boilermakers join a national union, carriage and wagon workers seek pay parity, and multiple districts push for city contract enforcement. Officers are elected, strikes supported, and annual events scheduled across Boston, Providence, and neighboring cities.
The Boston Building Trades Council delegates voted against a bill to divert 20 percent of $80,000 from the construction department for back pay to teachers. They urged drawing the funds from other departments to avoid harming the new schoolhouse work. Officers elected include President Thomas F. Keough and Treasurer George F. Flynn.
Boston union members vote to defer final action on wage and working agreement for one week. The Master Theasters Association will meet the union committee this week in a spirit of friendly conference.
In Waltham on March 25 the master painters agreed to a daily wage of 3 dollars for eight hours, effective April 1. The scale covers the best craftsmen and allows masters to hire either union or non-union workers.
About 11 30 last night in Haymarket square two young men, one a sailor, tried to rob a woman as she entered the subway. Patrolman George Keyes gave chase. one suspect, who hailed from Lowell, was captured near Bowdoin square, while the sailor escaped and was sought by Charlestown police.
Officers detained Labora L. Tomarro a barber of 5 Fay street yesterday afternoon for a further hearing this morning regarding a theft from Nathan Krutter 19 of 66 Pleasant street. The victim alleges Krutter was robbed of $19 in bills while being shaved at the shop.
A man accuses a shopkeeper of stealing after a shaving encounter and money handling. Rescue crews save a boy from the Charles River near West Boston Bridge as a dangerous tide tests swimmers. A church minister urges tougher child focused programs and city mission work to reform youth and aid immigrant education.
Two members of Clan McGregor in Quincy died yesterday. Charles Mc Laughlin aged 65 of 102 Field street and George Bowman aged 61 years 9 months of 115 Intervale street are named in the notice.
In Wakefield March 25 the town may appoint a daytime patrolman to shield young women from street harassment. Candidates include Sunny Jim McFadden and Chief Harvey M. Coffin, who seeks a patrolman post after not being reappointed. The girls favor a visible guardian who can walk with them.
District Attorney Moran has a complete graft record and will resume reading the big book tonight after routine business. About 900 pages remain and allegations say some people are shielded in the report while aldermen were questioned on matters beyond the committee’s scope. Only two aldermen, Alexander Cook and William H. Melley, escaped criticism. Resignations are not expected.
A St Petersburg report states Count Witte nears nervous breakdown as the Emperor weighs retracting freedoms amid a coming parliament. Officials anticipate threats including assassinations, but deny a wholesale revolution. the army remains loyal and the government vows strong measures.
Parkman Hall hosted Division 84 Ancient Order of Hibernians and guests from South End and Roxbury. President Michael Mooney chaired. Speakers included Suffolk County President John Dillon and division leaders P Cooney, Thomas Lally, and P L Lennon. Music was provided by Michael ONeill and others.
Boston art patron Mrs. Gardner opens Fenway Court to the public today with a noon start and daily hours from 12 to 3 except Sundays. Tickets are required and can be bought at the usual place as visitors gain access to priceless European paintings and tapestries for the season.
The Boston Federation of Jewish Organizations schedules a patriotic celebration at Tremont Temple on April 18. The event features the Beethoven Orchestral Club, Cantor Wolkowitch, organist Mrs. Wilkinson, and remarks by Governor Guild and other dignitaries. The program marks Kishineff massacre’s third anniversary and discusses Hebrews in America. Jacob T. Silverman presides.
The East Boston Hebrews voted to drop Professor Selekowitser known as the Hebrew Mark Twain after he failed to attend a scheduled Tal mud Torah talk. A telegram postponed the lecture and a hurried committee meeting decided to discontinue further engagement with him.
George H. Smith of 217 Beacon Street Somerville disappeared last week leaving a two-horse team. his wife reports no word since. He sells grease to soap manufacturers and carried a considerable sum of money. He has a wife and four young children.
John Kiley aged 38 collapsed while eating supper at 437 Main Street Charles Town last evening and died within five minutes.
Mrs McGann of 19 Lincoln Place Plainfield New Jersey credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with curing her long battle with anemia and poverty of blood. She describes years of headaches irregular heartbeat swelling and fatigue followed by a marked recovery after using the pills. She urges others to try the treatment and notes she felt ten years younger.
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