Labor Leaders in State Back Post Plan on Child Labor Reform
Letters from Charles T. Laird Brockton James Martin Lawrence J H Gilmartin Chicopee and Matthew Hart New Bedford endorse the Boston Post proposed amendment to protect minors and press action against Senators who killed the overtime bill. The correspondents urge swift passage and broad support across labor groups.
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Charles T. Laird
Cutters’ Union
Brockton
Post
Senate
McKattrick
Lawrence
James Martin
The
Civic Federation
J. H. Gilmartin
Central Trades Council
Chicopee, Mass
Boston Post
Matthew Hart
Weavers’ Union
New Bedford
City unions urge child labor bill amendment
A Boston Post proposed amendment to the McEttrick bill is praised as a solution to misrepresentation at the State House. Union leaders from New Bedford endorse the idea, emphasizing help for the children and support from local workers.
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Post
Sir
McEttrick
Boston Post
State House
Daniel J. Kelleher
Dyers and Finishers’ Union
Lawrence
New Bedford
Joseph H. Handford
Mule Spinners’ Union
Labor overtime and child labor bills debated by unions
Letters from union leaders urge Gov Guild and the Legislature to back the Boston Post amendment as a substitute for the overtime bill. They argue the plan would strengthen protections for workers, curb night shifts, and preserve gains against labor abuses while pushing a stronger child labor law.
Labor bill proposal from Loom Fixers union chief
John Bincliffe vice president of the Loom Fixers' Union endorses the Post's suggestion as the best attainable this year with hopes for broader coverage next year and women included in limits. He urges passage of the Post idea now.
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John Bincliffe
Loom Fixers’ Union
Post
New Bedford
Labor Reform and Women Workers in Fall River Letter
Secretary Whitehead of the Weavers' Association in Fall River argues that passage of labor bills will bring justice for women and children, countering manufacturers who oppose labor legislation. He asserts overtime is not a hindrance and calls for opposition to labor enemies in the Senate.
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Labor
Senate
Whitehead
Weavers’ Association
Fall River
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery
Classic advertisement extolling Dr. Pierce’s non alcoholic medicines. Claims glycerine solvent base enhances native plants’ healing properties and warns against cheap trial bottles. Highlights testimonials from medical authorities, a free medical book offer, and instructions to contact Dr. Pierce in Buffalo, NY.
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Dr. Pierce
Pierce
John
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Doctor Pierce
Common Sense Medical Adviser
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo, N.Y
Defeat of overtime bill urged by Emmet T Walls
Emmet T Walls president of C L A urges action to force the governor to revive the overtime bill. He claims 95 000 readers in his district and accuses opponents of wilful trickery, praising the Post for exposing the issue and seeking a remedy.
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The
Post
Emmet T. Walls
C. L. A. Brockton
Labor Urges Full Overtime Bill And State Convention
E Gerry Brown secretary C L U asserts no compromise on overtime bill and calls for a special convention of organized labor in the state to demonstrate earnestness on the issue. The proclamation emphasizes obtaining the legislation in its entirety.
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American Federation of Labor
E. Gerry Brown
C. L. U. Brockton
Letter from Urban Fleming on overtime bill support
Urban Fleming, president of the Central Labor Union in Holyoke, criticizes opponents of an overtime bill for textile workers while expressing willingness to accept legislators’ efforts to improve conditions for women and miners in mills. Dated Holyoke March 26.
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Commonwealth
Boston Post
Urban Fleming
Central Labor Union
Holyoke
Tobin urges Senate inquiry on labor relief effort
John F Tobin president of the Boot and Shoe Workers Union urges action on an organized labor suggestion to revive the original minors bill and secure relief. He claims Massachusetts laborers were betrayed as the Senate moves against proposed amendments and calls for investigation.
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John F. Tobin
Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
Post
For Organized Labor
Senate
Massachusetts
Brockton
Michael J. Murphy
Boston Electrical Workers’ Union
Timothy Egan
Cement and Asphalt Laborers’ Union
John R. Dalton
Coastwise Longshoremen’s Assembly
State House
Boston Post
David X. Coughlan
Boston Typographical Union
State Senate
John J. Hynes
New England District Council
Sheet Metal Workers
Organized Labor
John F. Kennedy
Boston Building Structural Trades Alliance
Edward F. X. McCarthy
Sheet Metal Workers’ Union 17
Beacon Hill
Flying wedge movement seeks legislative bill support
Stuart Reed, organizer for the A. F. of L. in Lynn, urges a flying wedge movement to push a bill outlined by the Post through the Legislature. He warns that failure could lead to a Senate next year that does not defend the people’s interests.
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Senate
Stuart Reed
A. F
L. Lynn
Letter from John P. Casey on labor trust and public action
John P. Casey president of C L U Worcester endorses the Post amendment and urges keeping the matter before the public until favorable action. He praises the Post's stance and notes trust placed in labor and the people. Dated Worcester March 26.
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John P. Casey
Worcester
Post
C. L. U. Worcester
Proposal Endorsement From Vice President Thompson
The letter from Vice President Leon Thompson of the C. L. U. Lawrence praises the proposed amendment as good and deserving inclusion in the original bill. It emphasizes support from a high union official and signals backing for legislative change.
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Leon Thompson
Lawrence
V. P
C. L. U. Lawrence
Labor leaders praise Post overtime bill suggestion
City labor leaders applaud the Boston Post editors for proposing an overtime bill fix to protect workers including women and children. They urge passage, stressing the measure as a humane, practical step and urging Beacon Hill action now.
Post overtime plan before the legislature
The Post reports broad support for an overtime plan as lawmakers gather for a morning conference with about six Senators expressing interest. Representative Joseph Walker of Brookline and Representative James H. Mellen of Worcester praise the amendment and link it to past labor and child overtime measures. Governor Guild meets labor leaders, denying Senate resistance and promising a careful special message.
Governor Guild Denies Overtime Bill Pressure
Governor Guild meets 12 General Court members to discuss reviving the overtime measure. He states he has never urged lawmakers to block legislation and promises careful consideration, while reporters note a Post editorial influencing the scene.
Senate Debates Week-Long Action On Child Labor Bill
Crowds gathered in the Senate as action on the post proposed child labor clause was postponed for a week to pursue conference on the amendment. Senator Bullock urged delay for overtime bill reconsideration while President Dana ruled on the procedural points raised by Cox and Buttrick regarding valid action and reconsideration.
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Senate Chamber
Post
William J. Bullock
New Bedford
Chace
Fall River
Dana
Senate
Louis S. Cox
Lawrence
Cox
Malone Here Today Consulted on Parliamentary Phases
Attorney-General Dana Malone was in Greenfield yesterday as the Legislature acted on a plan to amend child labor laws to forbid night work. He is expected in his office today and to be consulted on parliamentary aspects of the amendment and on a possible governor’s message regarding the overtime bill. Governor Guild had said Malone was out of town and would be consulted before any decision.
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Guild
Senate
Representative Ross
Ross
Parks
Fall River
New Bedford
Mr. Ross
Bullock
Gettemy
General Court of Massachusetts
Dana Malone
Greenfield
Salem Teamster Injured by Bulky Horse Incident
Hugh McGillovray aged 36 of 8 Foster Street Salem was thrown from his team along Charles Street yesterday. He received treatment at Relief Hospital and was discharged home.
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Hugh McGillovray
Foster Street
Salem
Charles Street
Relief Hospital
Smith's Buchy Lithia Pills Claim Complete Cure
Consumer letter extols Smith's Buchy Lithia Pills as a complete cure for inflammatory rheumatism after three packages. The advertisement promotes the pill's kidney healing claims, asserts no narcotics or alcohol, and invites readers to mail for a medical treatise and sample. It lists price 25 and 50 cents, with Boston address.
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W. F. Smith Company
Maine
C. H. Phillips
W. F. Smith Co
Broad St
Boston
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Chicopee C. T. C
Sec’y Weavers’ Union
J. H. Handford
R. S. Maloney
Civic Federation and
Civic Federation and Co. L. Ur. Lawrence
John Purcell
Loom Fixers
William Holland
Weavers’ Assn
Pres. Emmett. Walls
Sec’y
Pres. C. L. A
A. F. OF
Henry Sterling
Thomas N. Nolan
Allied Printing Trades
P. J. Cronin
Carman Bay State Lodge
Brotherhood of Railway
Carmen of America
John A. McPherson
Michael J. O'Donnell
Boston Team Drivers’ Union
Jeremiah J. Connelly
Bookbinders’ Union
Walker
Joseph Walker
Brookline
House
Cole
Mellen
James H. Mellen
General Court
Samuel Ross
Beck
Suffolk
Cummings
Senator Cummings
Norfolk
Mahoney
Hampden
Legislative Committee On Labor
Buttrick
Logan
Malone
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