Memorial honors Philip H Sweet at Forest Hills grave
Five hundred trade unionists from Boston and New England gathered at Forest Hills cemetery to unveil a memorial tablet for Philip H. Sweet former Boston Central Labor Union secretary treasurer and past president of the Massachusetts AFL. Speeches praised his conscientious labor work and leadership, with remarks from Frank H. McCarthy and others. The granite tablet bears the inscription and AFL insignia, marking a lasting tribute by organized labor to a respected critic of injustice.
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Boston
New England
Philip H. Sweet
Boston Central Labor Union
American Federation of Labor
Forest Hills
Forest Hills Cemetery
Mr. Sweet
Greater
Massachusetts
Frank Keyes Foster
George E. Mc@yeil
America
Frank Lett
Frank H. McCarthy
Orer
American Federation of Land
Rousmaniere
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Thomas J. Durnin
Holyoke
A. F. of L
Brother Sweet
William H. O'Brien
Boston C. L. A
Frederick W. Mansfield
A. F. and L
Andrew C. Hughes
Newton Cenré
Coopers’ Union
Frank T. Seigel
Organized Labor
State Branch
Massachusettts Federation of Labor
Sweet
Stage Hands Union Votes Aid to Strikers in Boston
A 1911 meeting of Boston Teatrical Stage Employees Union at 694 Washington St featured International President John J. Barry. Members voted a donation to aid a strike by Motwin Leather Workers Union and white goods workers led by Mrs Alfred Clark of the Woman's Trade Union League.
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Iecord
Boston Teatrical Stage Employees’ Union
Washington Street
John J. Barry
Motwin Leather Workers’ Union
Alfred Clark
Alfred Clark, the Wife of A Well Known News;aner
Boston
Woman's Trade Union League
Drones Given Quietus at Brotherhood Conference
Martin V. Brennan reports from Harrisburg on the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen convention. The so called red card element was expelled and Socialists were barred from the union. The conference drew 830 delegates from the United States and Canada and approved raising Class C insurance from 1350 to 1500. Two new vice grand vice presidents were added to the existing five.
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Martin V. Brennan
Boston
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Harrisburg
Penn
United States
Canada
Brennan
Wage Increase Plea at Boston Freight Handlers Meeting
Master Workman Michael White presided at the bi monthly Assembly 5572 K of L meeting in Union Hall Charles Town. Three applications for membership were discussed and union leaders urged use of only union made cigars while noting railroads have not yet responded to the demand for raising daily pay from 2.14 to 2.25 and shortening the workday from ten to nine hours. Railroads have 20 days to consider new requests, with 30 days to expire June 4.
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Michael White
Local Assembly
K. of L
Boston & Maine
Union Hall
Charlestown
Edward Broders
Henry Abrahams
Cigarmakers’ Union
Boston
Wage Increase Talk By Boston Building Laborers
District Agent Thomas F Fields announced at Weil Memorial building that major Boston firms have agreed to a general wage increase effective June 1. He praised the 8 cent digging rate and the five cent rise for cement construction workers to match masons. Speakers included Jacob Tazalaar Dominick D Allessandro and John Keehane with final actions set for Wednesday night.
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Thomas F. Fields
Building Laborers’ Unions
Greater Boston
Weils Memorial Building
Boston
Jacob Tazalaar
Chicago
American Federation of Labor
Dominick D'Allessandro
John Keehane
John Sullivan
John Perrott
Vincent Incurrati
Foss is Praised by Labor
John Weaver Sherman told the State A F of L committee and executive board at Wells Memorial building that the legislature passed key labor bills this session. He cited the 54 hour bill for women and children the eight hour law the trial by jury in contempt cases from injunctions and the fines bill. The peaceful persuasion bill has passed both houses and awaits the governor’s signature.
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John Weaver Sherman
Legislative Committee
A. F. of L
Wells Memorial
Foss
Frederick W. Mansfield
State Branch
Labor
Our Republic
Martin T. Joyce
Labor bloc lauds Governor Foss after labor bills pass
The piece details support and opposition surrounding recent labor measures in Massachusetts. It notes bills on eight hours, fifty four hour limits, peaceful persuasion in strikes, and pending public opinion and direct legislation bills. Union leaders praise Foss while urging further action and hearings draw public attention.
UNION LABEL REQUIRED FOR BOSTON BARTENDERS LAUNDRY
Boston bartenders union 77 issued a ruling that no bartender will accept laundry without the union label of the Laundry Workers' Union. At yesterday's meeting 14 members were dropped for nonpayment of dues and five applicants were admitted.
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Boston
Laundry Workers’ Union
Boston Bartenders’ Union 77
Seek Increase for New Haven Road Carpenters
The Carpenters Union at Readville shops of the New Haven road considered a wage and condition improvement petition. Delegates will push for a general betterment in wages at future conferences with New Haven management.
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New Haven Road
Carpenters’ Union
Readville
New Haven
Labor Unions Push Wage Rise and Possible Strikes
Sanitary and Street Cleaning Teamsters report strong union backing for a $2.25 daily wage rise for Metropolitan Sewer and Water Board workers. Longshoremen laud Governor Foss for signing 54 hour and related bills as unions prepare for action if employers refuse the new scale.
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Teamsters’ Union
State Council of Wood, Wire and
Boston
Alfred S. Clarke
Women's Trade Union Leagues
Women's Trade Union Leagues, Spoke 40 Ahe
Tweteiey
O'Brien
Wity
Keevey
Yes
O'Connell
Tan Pree
Jongshore
Jongshore. \he Roughan ing, Charlestown, 7 se ag to support the nnion
Two Roxbury Boys Injured by Automobiles
Two Roxbury youths, Martin Darcy five and Juson Sexton twelve, were struck while playing on Roxbury streets last night. Darcy suffered a fractured leg and possible internal injuries and remains on the dangerous list at City Hospital. Sexton sustained a left knee fracture, scalp wounds, and facial contusions. he also was hospitalized. The incidents occurred near Heath Street and Washington Street respectively. the drivers involved were reported as unknown or not at fault.
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Roxbury
Martin Darcy
Mansur Street
Juson J. Sexton
Hampden Street
Darcy
Sexton
Heath Street
Schiller
Robert Freedman
Parker Street
Chelsea
Washington Street
Cedar
Thieves Take Cash Box From Wakefield Station
Thieves entered the Wakefield station of the Boston and Maine railroad early yesterday, forced entry to the ticket office failed, and dragged the cashbox from the telephone booth containing about $20. Agent J D Collins reported the break to police after the thieves gained entry via a cellar door and used a jimmy to force the upper floor door.
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Wakefield
Boston & Maine Railroad
J. D.D. Collins
Aviator Cirri Killed After Explosion At Italian Flight Show
Thousands witness the fatal accident near Voghera Italy as Cirri dies after his Bleriot monoplane bursts into flames from a motor explosion during an exhibition. He fell 650 feet to the ground as onlookers watched his wife and children among the crowd.
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Voghera
Italy
Cirri
Sanctuary chimes presented to St Marys pastor
Yesterday at 4 o clock the Holy Name Cadets of St Marys Church presented sanctuary chimes to Pastor Rev NM T McManus PR after brief remarks he blessed the chimes. Rev James Cassidy of St Lawrence Brookline gave an address and Father McManus gave benediction as vespers were said.
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Holy Name Cadets
St. Mary's Church of the Assumption
John Sheehan
NM. T. McManus
P. R
James Cassidy
St. Lawrence Church
Brookline
Father McManus
Diaz Guarded In Vera Cruz
Vera Cruz May 28 General Diaz spent Sunday in quiet resting most of the day and denying visitors except members of his immediate party. Crowds gathered around the house where the former President stays keeping vigil under the sun with sentries on verandas and soldiers filling the neighborhood.
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Vera Cruz
Diaz
Cambridge Priest Given Reception at St Paul’s Parish
The Rev Joseph E McGlinchey was welcomed by St Pauls parishioners in Cambridge after being placed in charge of the Propagation of the Faith with Boston headquarters. The Cambridge Theatre hosted readings music and an address with John P Brennan presiding.
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Joseph E. McGlinchey
D. D
Boston
St. Paul's Parish
Cambridge
Cambridge Theatre
Father McGlinchey
John P. Brennan
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