This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1910
Page
8
All Central Labor Unions of the state will be urged by the Massachusetts State Branch A F L to begin plans for political activities in congressional state and city primaries and elections this fall. The executive board is formulating a petition to this effect.
The executive cars of organized labor in the state intend to send a message to all delegate bodies next week. They will conduct a campaign for labor friendly candidates and against those unfriendly to labor legislation in congressional, state, and city races.
Lynn May 8 Lynn city men's union will hold an open meeting at Emmett Hall Market Street with guests National President M D O'Brien and National Secretary James A Gorman from the Federation of State City and Town Employees' Union. Gorman will discuss the Old age pension bill and O'Brien will speak on benefits of organization. The president says city government is likely to adopt current Boston city regulations on leaves of absence and injuries.
The Water Department Employees' Union urged wage equalization for similar work and positions. They cite line differences for foremen with identical ratings and duties, and call for opening inside jobs to all, dissolving the department close corporation. The assembly warned police of a swindler soliciting ads for a summer union souvenir.
At a Charlestown meeting of the Coal Hoisting Engineers Union 74 all firms except one have granted the nine hour workday. A committee was appointed to visit the new manager who recently took over after the former head’s death. Delegates from related unions spoke and a Sick and accident benefit of $25 was approved.
An advertisement extols Chase & Sanborn's Seal Brand coffee for consistent quality across time. It notes 1 and 2 pound cans costing 35 cents per pound and states the product is never sold in bulk.
A feature ad touts Mark Twain's complete writings offered at half the usual price. The edition, including later Diary and Eve’s works, is advertised at $25 for a National Edition clothbound set, with a preface by Twain and a promised payment plan. The copy emphasizes enduring humor and youth, and describes binding and dimensions.
At a meeting of Boston and Maine Freight Handlers Assembly 5572 in Charlestown K of L the group debated wage demands on the road. Members oppose the road’s 7 percent voluntary raise and press for either a 12 1 2 percent increase for a 10 hour day or a 10 percent raise with nine hours on Saturday without pay loss. The present pay after the 7 percent rise is $2.14 and $2.10 a day. The assembly agreed to accept the 7 percent and pursue one wage proposal until settled.
Boston Bartenders' Union 77 extended invitations to Thomas J. Sullivan and Jere L. Sullivan to attend and address a Sunday meeting. Plans for the biennial craft convention in Boston next year. Parade committee named with district representatives. Strike at Dow Keefe stores reported stolen. New members admitted and two applications accepted. A new road team advertised the union's blue button, five feet in diameter.
Joseph P. Kilday of the Boston Joint Council invites state city and town employees unions from across the state to parade with the council as guests. National President Michael F. O'Brien reports rapid growth of city employee locals nationwide and outlines organizing efforts in Salem Lawrence Brockton Lowell and more. He plans speeches in Worcester and Hartford to extend organizing, while Chelsea and New Bedford are targeted to join civil service. Maiden union protests a method that would raise the 2.25 daily wage for city workers and the council reiterates opposition to the contract system where day labor is profitable.
R G Stearns chairing the general adjustment board of Lodge Brotherhood Clerks addressed Old Colony Lodge about the recent New Orleans convention. Providence Lodge President Emmanuel Hathaway outlined local conditions while the wage scale committee reported progress. Thomas Clarke of Railroad Telegraphers cited a 96 percent division vote supporting a strike to push for wage gains marked by a 113 to 110 percent increase. company counterproposals offered a 3 to 7 percent raise. The average monthly wage noted as $61.52.
About five hundred machinists met yesterday at Faneuil Hall to demand wage increases effective June 1. Frank Jennings presided, with Arthur M. Huddell and Thomas L. Wilson urging organization, warning against quick wage agreements, and noting the push toward an eight hour day alongside higher pay. President James OConnell planned to attend a follow up meeting.
The Blacksmiths Helpers Union 332 held its first regular meeting at 45 Eliot Street, led by William J. Dougherty. Speakers included P. J. Hartigan and Edward J. Ryan. Dougherty plans new locals in Lynn and Quincy, with a mass meeting for blacksmiths tonight.
Matthew Woll of Chicago declared 98 percent unionization among photo engravers in the United States and Canada at Boston's Ellis Hall gathering. He cited Spokane and St. Louis wage gains and noted the craft’s strong AFL ties. The article also mentions potential education programs and an old age pension plan, plus wage increases for Boston area clerks and a Keefer local auditors report showing 420 members in good standing.
William P. Grearing president of the Sanitary and Street Cleaning Department Teamdrivers' Union reported to the union that Mayor FitzGerald last week assured the special committee that every man entitled to back wages for loss of time due to work injuries will be paid the full amount.
The union via a committee complained to the Mayor about discrimination in compensation for work injury cases. President Greaney said the union is the department’s official bona fide body with nearly all employees, and the Civil Service Commission backed its recognition and secured permanent appointment of regular extra men. Commissioner LeCurtis said the commission acted on the union’s complaint, and a City Men's Council meeting last Friday discussed this. The council voted to raise the initiation fee in June, reinstated two men, admitted five, and approved sick benefits totaling $55.
Thirty delegates from the Boston & Maine District Council of Car Workers' Unions met at the Hotel Haymarket and instructed its wage scale committee to seek a 6 percent wage rise for 1919 matching advances given to blacksmiths boiler makers and machinists on the road. The crafts oppose the company’s offer.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.