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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1916

Page

2

Bank Savings System Certificates Offer Risk Free Growth

A Boston ad describes Bank Savings System Certificates that represent cash and urge customers to become depositors. Merchants issue certificates for purchases and settlements, redeemable at two cents on the dollar via guaranteed checks for savings deposits. The program promises no costs, no risks, and directs readers to a list of participating Greater Boston merchants.

Hese New Bank Savings System Savings Bank Greater Boston Bank Savings System Federal Trust Company of Boston

Merchants Issuing Bank Savings System Certificates

A long list of Boston area merchants and shops are noted as issuing bank savings system certificates for groceries, provisions, and other goods. Firms span multiple districts in Boston, Roxbury, Dorchester, Mattapan, and nearby towns with addresses on North Union, Summer, Federal, Tremont, Columbus, Dorchester, Harvard, and other streets. The record enumerates grocers, markets, pharmacies, shoe stores, furniture firms, florists, and department stores participating in the savings program.

Arthur & Dorr & Co., Inc North and Union Sts Boston Fyfe’s Summer St Federal St C. W. Nelson Tremont St Roxbury New York Creamery Co Blue Hill A. F. Carpenter Somerville Ave Somerville James W. Boleman & Co Warren St

Take Part in Greek Wedding at Hotel Westminster

Stephen Peters of Tall River marries Miss Athena Kogas in a centuries old Greek ceremony held late yesterday afternoon at the Hotel Westminster. The service featured clergy, singers, and a ballroom reception with dancing after dinner as guests observed the elaborate ritual.

Stephen Peters Tall River Greece Athena Kogas Westminster Douropoulos James Plakias Miss Kogas Mr. Peters Lulu Kogas Evelyn Plakias J<ogas AthenasXogas

Somerville Couple Begin Extended Wedding Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Maurice J. Gill of Somerville started yesterday on an extended wedding trip through the Middle West. They were married Saturday night at St. James Episcopal Church in Somerville by Rev. William H. Pettus. Mrs. Gill is Ruth F. Sargent, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl F. Sargent of 40 Meade Street. The groom is the son of George E. Gill of 99 Raymond Avenue.

Maurice J. Gill Somerville Middle West St. James’ Ispiscopal Church William H. Pettus Gill Ruth F. Sargent Carl Frank Sargent Meade Street George E. Gill Raymond Avenue

Lexington Police Raid Ball Players

Police raid on a crowd of young men and boys at Great Meadows, Lexington. A cracked baseball bat, a battered baseball and three gloves were seized for claimants at the Lexington police station.

Lexington Great Meadows

Peaceful year opens for labor in Greater Boston

The May Day outlook predicts a peaceful and prosperous year for labor in the Greater Boston area. Despite unrest and pending wage and working agreements, there is an optimistic mood about settlements as the year begins.

Greater Boston

Boston Labor Scene Sees No Major Strikes But Key Union Talks Progress

In Boston unions face limited trouble with no major strikes the Carmen's Union convergence continues as wage talks reach May 1 start. Other pending accords include the Boston Telephone Operators Union 2000 members and rail clerks on the Boston Maine system. An eight hour day movement gains momentum, shaping labor goals for the year.

Boston Boston Street Carmen's Carmen's Boston Telephone Operators Tinion Brotherhood of Railway Clerks Boston & Maine Barbers’ Union Harness Makers’ Union Bricklayers and Masons Horseshoers’ Union Painters' Union Machinists’ Union Coal Teamsters’ Union

Socialists to Parade on International Labor Day in Boston

Boston Socialists will celebrate International Labor Day with a parade tonight at 7 30 starting from Park Square and marching through downtown to People's Temple on Berkeley Street and Columbus Avenue where a mass meeting will be held. The event aims to unify Socialist speakers across the country.

Boston Park Square People’s Temple Berkeley Street Columbus Avenue

May Day Parade Sparks Socialist Internationalist Holiday

The AFL in St Louis set May 1 as a day for mass meetings and parades. Tonight a procession will run from Park Square along Boylston Tremont School Washington Sellet and Columbus to People's Temple. Ex Representative James I P Carey of Haverhill will speak with George B Roewer presiding.

American Federation of Labor St. Louis Park Square Boylston Tremont School Washington Sellet Streets Columbus Avenue People’s Temple James I’. Carey Haverhill George B. Roewer

Epidemic of Strikes Shakes Connecticut Labor Year

A wave of labor unrest sweeps Connecticut with few areas spared. Textiles in the eastern district largely avoided disruption due to voluntary wage gains of 6 to 15 percent. The metal trades centered strikes in Bridgeport and Ansonia, mostly settling with higher pay and better conditions. Winchester Repeating Arms in New Haven gave raises and a pension plan to 18,000 workers. Some strikes continue without clear settlements as organizers push for new union memberships.

New Haven Connecticut Bridgeport Ansonia

May Day Labor Unrest Surges Across East and Pittsburg

An analysis notes that May 1 will see between 50 900 and 10 000 workers on strike or locked out in New York and the metropolitan area with broader industrial disturbances looming in the east. Strikes in Pittsburg involve 14 000 Westinghouse workers and railroad staff seek nationwide settlement, reflecting heightened unrest despite wage gains and shorter hours.

New York Pittsburg Westinghouse

Revere Fund Drive Supports Jewish War Sufferers

A concert at Eagle Halls in Revere under the Revere volunteer relief committee raised cash and pledges for war-stricken Jews. Abraham Alpert editor of the Boston Jewish American spoke urging funds as the event concluded with about half the goal reached in cash and pledges.

Eagle Halls Revere Revere Volunteer Relief Committee Abraham Alpert Boston Jewish American

Junkmen Apply for Quincy Licenses

Applications for junk licenses in Quincy have more than doubled with 48 applicants this year up from 23 last year. Tonight the City Council committee will favorably report all but two, with the sole restriction requiring licensees to be citizens of Quincy. two applicants are not.

Quincy

Longtime Lexington Police Chief Celebrates 40 Years

Chief Charles H. Franks of the Lexington police marks his 40th year in service. His career began in Boston in 1876 under Mayer Cobb, moved through roles at Grange Street, then West Rind railway inspector before joining Lexington on July 5 1888. He later served as chief for 22 years.

Charles H. Franks Lexngton Boston Department Mayer Cobb A- Grange Street West Rind Street Railway Lexington

Congressman Peter Tague addresses Northern Club in Charlestown

The Northern Club of Boston met at their Charlestown clubroom to set an annual banquet at the Nothingham School in Charles Town on June 11. Congressman Peter F. Tague was guest of honor and spoke on Washington legislation.

Boston Charlestown Nothingham School Peter FF. Tague Washington

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