Labor meeting fuels welcome for hotel union delegates
The 16th general convention of the international Alliance of Hotel and Restaurant Employees opens in Faneuil Hall with more than 300 delegates, including several women. Boston leaders pledge hospitality as the Revere House hosts arrivals and a week of events unfolds with speakers from local unions and AFL officials outlining expected attendance and festivities.
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Revere
West End
International Alliance of Hotel and Restaurant
Faneuil Hall
John W. Conley
Boston
Richard W. Garrity
Boston Bartenders’ Union
James Duncan
Quincy
American Federation of Labor
A. F
Thomas J. Durnin
Holyoke
Stone
Old Town
Order of Hayles
Aerie
Head Street
Revere House
Far West
Jere L. Sullivan
J. E. Laycod
J. J. McGreevey
T. Gerraughty
J. W. Conley
R. W. Garrity
P. H. Sullivan
W. J. Leary
F. J. Yoonovan
H. W. Corcoran
T. J. Shinkwin
Clerical Leader Voices Labor View On Scientific Management
William N. Osgood addresses 200 300 delegates of the Boston Central Labor Union in Wells Memorial Hall on scientific management. He argues it may harm workers, urges broader labor capital cooperation, and warns against overcapitalization and wasted resources. The piece also notes Governor Foss’s public reach and the impending Senate vote on the Lomasney charter amendments.
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William N. Osgood
Boston Central Labor Union
Wells Memorial Hall
Osgood
Boston
Jamaica Plain
Dudley M. Holman
Senate
Delegates Expected as Foss and Fitz Gerald Welcome
Governor Foss and Mayor Fitz Gerald are invited and expected to greet delegates. All sections of the country will be represented. With many important questions to discuss, proceedings are planned to continue until Saturday afternoon.
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Foss
Fitzgerald
Movement claims on labor efficiency challenged by Osgood
Mr. Osgood dissected sponsors claims that the movement would raise efficiency for labor and machinery. He argued workers could do more without proportional pay increases. He urged unions to organize more strongly to counter the new movement.
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Osgood
Freight workers press for wage hike and shorter day
Freight handlers unions present a petition to railroads entering Boston seeking a nine hour day and a 2.25 dollar daily wage, up from 2.14 for ten hours. The New Haven federated council aims for a ten percent raise and an eight hour day to align with the current nine hour rate.
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Boston
New Haven
Railway Clerks Hold Record Mass Meeting in Salem
One of the largest mass meetings of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks convened at Salem Lodge quarters this afternoon. Five members were initiated and the event included socializing, refreshments, piano, songs, and stories. Also: Metal Polishers Buffers and Platers Union 95 complains health laws not enforced in Boston factories and requests state investigation.
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Salem
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks
Salem Lodge
Commonwealth
Boston
Union 95
Portraits of Governors Revealing Personal Demeanors
The excerpt contrasts ex governors with current leaders. Draper is described as sharp and businesslike while Guild is gracious and courteous. In Governor Foss’s office, known visitors receive a handshake and a warm greeting, and the governor often places an arm around them, illustrating informal, personal access.
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Draper
Guild
Foss
Strike Orders In Wood Wire and Metal Lathers Union
The Wood Wire and Metal Lathers Union orders members employed by firms that have not accepted new regulations to strike unless the firms approve the regulations before the morning whistle. The union seeks no change to the existing wage scale.
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Wood, Wire and Metal Lathers
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