Demand for 15 percent wage rise in New England mills
Manchester New Hampshire May 15 A demand for a 15 percent wage increase to take effect June 2 was presented by the local textile council to mill officials. If granted, over 100 000 workers in New England would benefit. Similar actions were taken in Fall River and New Bedford, with Lowell set to mail its request. The Lawrence council earlier won a 4 hour day, and tied wage cuts to hours, while planning future wage advances.
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United Textile Workers of the American Federation of Labor
New England
Fall River
New Bedford
Lowell
Textile Council
Lawrence
Lawrence Textile Council
One Hundred Condensed Novels Contest at the Post
Manuscripts pour into the Post office for the Condensed Novels contest with awards totaling three thousand dollars. The editors urge careful, unhurried judging and preview six upcoming condensations by Stevenson London Cooper and others through May 22.
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the Post
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Post
Pen
Boston teachers vote to form union with A F L influence
At a City Club meeting Boston sub masters debated unionizing with the American Federation of Labor. An impromptu vote showed broad support for forming a teachers association, with a 15 member committee to study AFL affiliation. Critics warned of risks, while organizers pledged to keep discussion open. The event foreshadowed a push by Boston teachers including the Elementary School Teachers Club to join the AFL affiliate.
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Boston Schoolmasters’ Club
City Club
Boston
American Federation of Labor
Chester M. Gruver
Roxbury High School
A. F. of L
Labor
Teachers’ Association
Organized Labor
Wilson Geis Drowns Job Seeks New State Registrar
Lieutenant Harold D Wilson previously a Boston reporter and aviation serviceman was named by Secretary of State Langtry to replace Frank Drown as state registrar of vital statistics. Drown resigned under protest, criticizing the authority and methods used while compiling mortality data during the influenza epidemic.
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Harold D. Wilson
West Somerville
Boston
Aviation Service
Langtry
State Registrar of Vital Statistics
S. Drown
Bonar Law explains Lloyd George’s invitation to US Irish reps
Andrew Bonar Law said Lloyd George asked Frank Walsh Edward Dunne and Michael Ryan to visit to present Britain's case to Americans interested in Ireland. The invitation was withdrawn, as the premier will meet Americans but not those who join Irish politics or rebellious movements.
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London
Andrew Bonar Law
House of Commons
Lloyd George
Frank P. Walsh
Edward Dunne
Michael F. Ryan
United States
Ireland
America
Bonar Law
Delegation to greet Rhode Island battalion in Boston
A 100 member group from Ypsilanti Michigan will travel to Boston Saturday to meet the battleship Rhode Island. C Elliott Ware, secretary of the Mayor's reception committee, will arrange for the party to board the Monitor for harbor delivery to Boston Light. The Monitor departs from Eastern Avenue Wharf at a time to be announced. The Rhode Island’s troops include the 107th Field Signal Battalion Sales Commissary Unit 232 ten ambulance sections two sanitary squads two service park units and seven casual companies.
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Rhode Island
Boston
Ypsilanti
Mich
C. Elliot Ware
Eastern Avenue Wharf
107Th Field Signal Battalion
Mrs Johnson Given Loving Cup by Crew
Mrs Granville Johnson of Brookline was presented with a loving cup by the destroyer Sigourney crew in their quarters. Seaman Edward A Kenney spoke as the inscribed cup was accepted. the ship marked one year since commission and noted for a strong war record. It now rests at the navy yard undergoing repairs.
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Granville Johnson
Brookline
Sigourney
Edward A. Kenney
Navy Yard
Boston Teachers Organize For A Union Split From Greater Boston
Members of the Boston Elementary Teachers’ Club debate forming a city specific union for Boston educators. Miss Sullivan argues for a Boston only union with both men and women, noting differing needs and funding avenues from outlying towns and Cambridge. The club calls for a meeting to decide on the best course and cautions members not to join any union before formal guidance.
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Boston
Greater Boston
Sullivan
Cambridge
Teachers of
Greater Bos
Boston Elementary Teachers’ Club
Conversation on cigar supply between Master and Valet
A brief exchange shows Master noting rapid cigar consumption and the Valet replying that he still has two boxes left from his previous supply and has not needed the Master’s cigars yet.
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