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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1914
Page
9
A socialist gathering in Boston featured speakers praising President Wilson and denouncing stock speculation and railroad practices. The parade drew about 2,000 marchers, with 2,000 more outdoors, while children from Chelsea performed songs and delivered socialist tenets. Speakers criticized newspapers, urged peaceful change, and linked labor gains to broader political reform.
Frank lin Wentworth author traveller and socialist leader addressed a large Socialist and labor crowd at People's Temple on International Labor Day praising President Wilson and his administration. He mocked Senators and newspapers seen as anti Wilson and predicted the President will soon gain support and show critics to be mistaken. He argued Mexican mediation could strengthen ties with South American nations, praising the Democratic President as decent amid unfair attacks.
In Boston Greater Socialist groups parade to May Day observance with 4000 participants wearing red ribbons carnations and banners. Chief Marshal H L Tucker led 30 aides through streets as bands played the Marseillaise. Spectators praised the orderly march and banners expressing socialist beliefs drew applause.
Testimony before the coroner’s jury alleges a Colorado National Guard officer ordered the “clean out” of the Ludlow tent colony and the tents burned. Witnesses say Major Hamrock or Captain Carson gave the order. Louis Tikas’s autopsy showed a fractured skull and a militia officer was said to have given the command. The inquest resumes tomorrow afternoon.
Secretary Harrison approved the joint request of Major Holbrook and Governor Ammons for more federal troops, easing fears of insufficient regular forces. Disarming strikers and mine employees remained secondary as weather hindered voting. Operators' leaders pledged to disarm when expedient. Operators urged settlement terms from November 27 1918 and promised to hire strikers cleared of violations. Governors Ammons letter urged union recognition be waived but allow organization. The telegram notes strikers refused terms and violence since November 27.
New York May Day demonstrations by Socialists and labor groups turnout over 10 000 in Union Square. Police form flying wedges to disperse crowd after unruly scenes injuring several. Rockfeller Jr offices at 26 Broadway guarded as pro and anti Rockfeller protests continue. Upton Sinclair released after fines with hunger strike in Tombs and vows to keep the free silence picketing. Church security kept Sunday prayers calm as Socialist supporters vote to endorse Rockfeller.
Louis Linnehan reports that Kid Mack of Cambridge is seeking boxing opportunities at 122 pounds across New England, inviting opponents and promoter interest for competitive bouts.
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