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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1911
Page
13
Prices advanced every day last week and while gains were modest the week’s average neared the level that preceded the July 1910 panic. Strong money markets and a large covering of short positions signal bullish potential as high grade bonds yield around 4 percent and idle cash moves to the bond market.
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The Pilot editorial denounces the Boy Scouts movement as sectarian and warns Catholic parents against the organization. It argues Catholic youth should follow Roman Catholic teachings for moral formation and resists Protestant proselytizing via literature and athletics.
An Ames based firm, Shay Co, advertises a promising high earnings proposition. A personal interview at address S506, Posion outlines the opportunity.
A local council debates a policy linking youth groups to the Boy Scout movement. The proposal urges sponsors to ensure boys have no formal affiliation with the movement, prompting community discussion on inclusivity and organizational ties.
Boston hosts the Hotel and Restaurant Employees Alliance international convention at Faneuil Hall May 8 to 13 with about 400 delegates. Events include a Boston Theatre dinner May 9, a harbor excursion, a Fanueil Hall banquet, and a May 12 Eagles reception. Patrick H. Sullivan named sergeant at arms and Thomas J. Shinkwin messenger.
A large fire in western Northampton scorched more than 300 acres of woods and pasture today as fire crews and residents battled the flames. Officials say the blaze spread rapidly through brush and timber amid dry conditions and high winds, with containment still uncertain tonight.
A complete report of the arrest of International Secretary Treasurer J J McNamara of the International Housesmiths and Bridge and Structural Iron Workers Union for alleged complicity in the Los Angeles Times building bombing will be given by Business Agent Michael J Young of the Boston union at tonight's meeting.
May Day shows few signs of industrial unrest in this city and New England except Connecticut. Most local labor agreements now run on dates other than May Day, leaving an overall calm industrial horizon.
The Boston union wage scale committee heard claims that detectives used force to seize McNamara during a board session. Witnesses described revolvers drawn at the doorway and a two hour detention, while Drew and others faced charges and the union sought legal authority for the actions. The report notes concurrent strikes and May Day preparations across New England.
Paris authorities deploy 35,000 troops to back a 25,000-strong garrison amid a government ban on a monster demonstration by the General Confederation of Labor. Prefect Lepine takes control of security and civil and military chiefs plan to curb disturbances.
Samuel Gompers reports that 80 000 unions formed in the year as labor gains are described as stronger than ever. The note says unions and workers face ongoing challenges amid economic change and rising organization.
The Wood, Wire and Metal Lathers’ Unions State Council met at Wells Memorial building to map a statewide organizing drive. International President William J. MacSorley spoke as locals from Fall River to Boston participated, with a committee chosen to detail plans. A Sunday convention will review campaign reports, and no wage changes are requested this year.
New York labor leaders predict a sweeping three trade walkout as 160 000 plus workers in machinist, waist maker, and baker shops prepare for an eight hour day demand. About 4000 machinists already walked out, with 2000 expected from the other two trades.
Norristown Pennsylvania April 30 Richard Wood a millionaire iron master tried to take the law into his own hands at a hearing for Charles Johnson a coachman charged with attacking 14 year old Annie Humison The court restrains Wood who sought to strike Johnson The girl says Johnson invited her for a ride and took her to Consho hocken and Burn Maw after a moving picture show The account portrays a troubling escape from official justice by a wealthy party.
Miss Florence Malone in The Commuters at Park Theatre relies on a Royal Morris Chair to rest between acts. The chair’s adjustable back, activated by a side button, helps her maintain performance quality. The C. E. Osgood Company offers the chair at $9.75 until May 6, down from $14, with stock from 744 Washington street.
Boston Journeymen Horseshoers' Union adopts working buttons to identify members at work in a citywide campaign. The executive board plans a push in Cambridge for the coming weeks with a one half holiday starting next Saturday and possible trouble at small shops as members strike at noon.
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