Labor Meeting News Keeps Photo Engravers Busy
Boston Photo Engravers Union No 3 held a meeting at Hayward Place and voted to discontinue local assessments for out of work members due to strong finances and full employment. Reports showed improved conditions nationwide with active organizing in Western New York and Springfield Mass reaching full organization. The union endorsed labeling campaigns, planned a Labor Day outing to Detroit, and expected a large Boston delegation while noting ample work in Philadelphia New York Chicago and midwest cities.
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Boston Photo Engravers’ Union No. 3
Hayward Place
George F. Lewis
New York State
Springfield
Mass
Kohimetze
England
U Hatters
Detroit
Mich
Boston
Philadel
New York
Chicago
Middle West
District Heads In Conference Session In Boston
Thomas J. Wilson international vice president arrives from Detroit to discuss Great Lakes district and meets Walter I. Ames and Timothy A Connors. They will speak at the Consolidated District Lodge conference at Quincy House with about 50 attendees. Topics include regional reports policy and actions on the Pennsylvania and B&O railroad strikes.
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Thomas J. Wilson
Machinists’ Union
New England
Boston
Detroit
Great Lakes
Walter I. Ames
Timothy A. Connors
Charlestown
Northeastern Consolidated District Lodge of
Railroad Machinists’ Unions
Wilson
Ames
Consolidated District Lodge
Quincy House
Pennsylvania
Labor union meetings report gains and by law changes
Reports from Colony Lodge of Railroad Clerks 143, Maine Freight Handlers Assembly, and Knights of Labor show dues collection, sick benefits paid, and new death benefit of 150 dollars. Five members admitted. two joined from other assemblies. Anthony Flynn elected Boston Bakers Union 7 president to fill Walsh vacancy. United and International vice president Schneider of Salem attended. Artificial Stone Cement Workers reported 16 members presented. wage scale talks foresee no trouble for 60c and 45c rates. Boston Provident Longshoremen mourn Barry. death benefit and sick benefits approved. five more admitted.
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Colony Lodge of
Inwr
Maine
Assembly Knights of Labor
Anthony Flynn
Boston Bakers' Union
Joseph J. Walsh
New England
R. ©. Schneider
Salem
International
Asphalt and Cement Workers' Union
Ignatius McNulty
Boston Provident Longshoremen’s Union Teidar
Trick Barry
South Boston
Coal Teamsters Demand $1 Wage Increase
Union coal teamsters vote unanimously for a one dollar weekly raise rejecting a three year plan with smaller rises. They may strike if necessary, and plan further action after ongoing talks with employers. International Organizer J M Gillespie and agents Sullivan Hunt and O Connell addressed the meeting.
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Union Coal Teamsters
Boston Coal Teamsters
Coal Exchange
J. M. Gillespie
John F. Sullivan
Lumber Teamsters
J. J. Hunt
M. J. O’connell
Team Drivers’ Union 2
Boston Metal Polishers Meet on Referendum to Convene
Boston Metal Polishers Buffers and Platers Union to ballot Wednesday on holding a convention this year with Boston as the site in August if approved. The international has not convened in four years and sentiment favors a meeting this year. A referendum on international officers is also held with three candidates opposing General President T M Daly of New York City, all Western men.
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Boston
Coal Hoisters Name Convention Delegates
The Coal Hoisting Engineers' Union 74 yesterday elected delegates J J Brennan Andrew ay Tighe and Michael Redrath to the annual State convention of steam engineers unions at Rockport. The wage scale committee said it had not yet sent requests to employers, planning a conference to reveal the men’s wishes. A smoke talk is set for Sunday June 4 at 995 Washington Street.
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Steam Engineers’ Unions
Rockport
J. J. Brennan
Andrew Ay Tighe
Michael Redrath
Washington Street
Delegates Enjoy Sightseeing After Hotel and Restaurant Union Meet
Delegates to the Hotel and Restaurant Employees Alliance and Bartenders League convention, about 300 in number, ended their official events with a sightseeing trip. The party toured Lexington, Concord, the Back Bay, Harvard, and Tufts, returning to Boston with leaders guiding the group.
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Boston
Hotel and Restaurant Employees Alliance and Bartenders’ League
International Executive Board
Lexington and Concord
Back Bay
Harvard University
Tufts College
Richard W. Garrity
Boston Bartenders’ Union
John W. Conley
J. J. Kearney
James J. English
Boston Committee
Jere L. Sullivan
E. Kovielski
Rochester
N. Y
Horne
St. Louis
McGinley
New York City
I. J. Durnin
Holyoke
Revere House
Sanitary Inspectors Form Association to Seek Pay Increase
An organized push for higher wages by the Sanitary Inspectors' Association was decided by a group of city sanitary division inspectors. Officers elected include President John L. Carven of Charlestown and Secretary James Keenan of Roxbury. A bargaining committee led by Carven will meet Superintendent Rourke. The committee lists Richard Woods, Martin Hernan, Barry Sullivan, Daniel Flanagan, Peter Garrity, Cornelius J. O'Brien, John Mahoney, and Carven.
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Sanitary Inspectors’ Association
John L. Carven
Charlestown
William Quinn
South Hind Yard
James Keenan
Roxbury
John Mahoney
South Boston Yard
Rourke
Two Address Electricians Discuss Union Campaigns in Wells
Peter F. Lenihan of New York and Frank L. Keily of Boston spoke at a New England Council of Electrical Workers Unions meeting in Wells Memorial Hall. They reported on board decisions and the push for nationwide consolidation, noting progress in organizing and a continued campaign, with a North Shore district committee led by President Michael Birmingham.
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New England Council of Electrical Workers’ Unions
Wells Memorial Hall
Peter F. Lenihan
New York
A. F. of L. Brotherhood of Electrical Workers’ Unions
Frank L. Keily
Boston
Kelly
Lenihan
New England
International Brotherhood
North Shore
Michael Birmingham
Seen and Heard in Hub Hotels
A Berlin business leader at the Touraine Hotel predicts Germany will back a Democratic U.S. president in 1912, citing U S tariff concerns. Journalists and hotel figures discuss local clubs, sports, and former editors. Russia’s unrest is downplayed as minor compared to past U S labor riots.
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Germany
United States
Leo Gauman
Berlin
Touraine Hotel
Cigar Stub Ignites Fire At Fenway Studio Shed
A lighted cigar stub started a fire in the storage shed behind sculptor Hugh Cairns at his Fenway studio on Ipswich street. Five people were present. the blaze was put out quickly after an alarm by 288. Police officer Harry Pierce nearby reported minor damage totaling about $40.
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Hugh Cairns
Fenway
Ipswich Street
Harry Pierce
Postal Bank Expansion Expands Depositories Nationwide
Postmaster General Hitchcock announced 47 new postal savings depositories, bringing the total to 176 since January 3. Offices designated will begin accepting deposits June 12, with 45 announced last week set to open June 1. The list includes Willimantic Connecticut Biddeford Maine Hyde Park Massachusetts Laconia New Hampshire and Proctor Vermont.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Willimantic
Farewell of Charlestown Prison Chaplain Ends With Tears
In the Charlestown State Prison chapel 250 prisoners sang as Rev. A. D. Malley, Catholic chaplain for six years, left the altar in tears. He is assigned to a Foxboro parish and begins new duties next week. He spoke briefly of knowing the prisoners and thanked them before the choir led a final hymn. Rumor says Rev. James Murphy may become the new chaplain.
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Charlestown
A. D. Malley
Father Malley
Foxboro
James Murphy
St. James’ Church
Jews in Kiev Not Harmed After Rumors of Massacre
In Kiev May 14 rumors of a Sunday massacre against Jews caused unrest and panic, but the city remained quiet. The government issued a proclamation calling for order and promising firm action against disturbances, though police readiness appeared unnecessary as no disorders occurred.
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Kiev
Russia
National One Chamber Party Sets European Boston Delegation
The Boston Chamber of Commerce travels to Europe with Lieutenant Governor Frothingham as a lead representative. Mayors and governors from multiple states join or expect to send delegates, plus officials from major cities and large corporations.
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Frothingham
Massachusetts
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Fitzgerald
Europe
Denver
Chicago
Detroit
Philadelphia
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Washington
Texas
Michigan
Montana
Louisiana
Oregon
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Illinois
United States
Five Killed In Vermont Train Wreck Collision
A fog bound derailment in Vermont left five dead as two trains collided on a single track at Devil Curve. The Central Vermont and Boston and Maine engines barreled into each other while 85 cars toppled and flames burned amid wreckage. Firefighters battled the blaze as rescuers searched the tangled debris for survivors and identified the victims, including brakeman Roy Kendall and fireman R I Webber.
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Vermont
White River
Everts
Boston & Maine
Devil Curve
White River Junction
Connecticut
Roy Kendall
Grand Trunk
R. I. Webber
Central Vermont
Connecticut River
Trains Collide On Single Track Near White River Junction
Engineer William T Pellissier of Boston and Maine says he did not know another train was on the track. He received orders from Windsor Vermont dispatch to run 14 miles on single track to White River Junction. Engineer McDonald of Central Vermont also says dispatch orders directed a southbound approach to Everts to await the northbound B and M train. The collision occurred between White River Junction and Everts where a turnout exists.
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Geb
Fairman
Boston & Maine
William T Pellissier
Windsor
White River Junction
Gineer McDonald
Vermont
Everts
Deaths in the Boston Area May 12 18
List of obituaries with names ages and funeral details for Kennedy Marble McIsaac Myers Nagle OConnell ORourke Park Purtell Riedle Terry Treat Wright including residences addresses times masses and interment locations in Arlington Heights Everett Dorchester Roxbury Ann Arbor and East Boston communities.
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Dorchester
George T
Catherine MedIsaac
Boston
Kilton Street
St. Leo's Church
Esmond Street
Myers
Roxbury
Hannah
John H. Myers
Sullivan
Mill Street
Cork
Ireland
Cunard Street
St. Francis de Sales Church
Nagle
Mary E
Michael J. Nagle
Shea
Piedmont Street
St. James Church
New Calvary
O'Connell
John O'Connell
Ellen Hartery
Lexington Street
Sacred Heart Holy Name Society
County Leitrim Society
Ann Arbor
Mich
Lilly E
William Park
Mass
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Waterman Chapel
Washington Street
Forest Hills Cemetery
TPRRY
David Terry
Tindsey Street
St. Peter’s Church
Treat
Charles Russell
Albert
Emma L. Treat
Dakota Street
Wright
Charles @ Wright
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