Longshoremen Council Formed After Conference
The North Atlantic Coast Longshoremen's District Council is formed today at a three day conference in this city. Sixteen International Longshoremen's Association unions attend including locals from Montreal Halifax St John Portland Boston New York Brooklyn and Hoboken. William P. Dempsey opened the session at 724 Washington Street and delegates vow to push higher wages and better working conditions. Committees were appointed to prepare recommendations for the new council and will report this morning.
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North Atlantic Coast
Steamship Passenger Sues For Collision In $30 000 Suit
George G. Russell of this city sues the Eastern Steamship Company for $30 000 over a collision on July 30 1912 between the City of Rockland, owned by the defendant, and the collier William Chisholm. Russell, a passenger, claims severe injuries and medical expenses.
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The
Eastern Steamship Company
George G. Russell
Rockland
William Chisholm
Russell
Cambridge music teacher sues over broken arm for 20000
Gwilyn Thomas a Cambridge music teacher filed a suit for 20000 against Susan M Lane of Swampscott claiming negligence caused his arm to be broken and has prevented him from earning a living in his profession.
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Gwilyn Thomas
Cambridge
Susan M. Lane
Swampscott
Poslam Promises Quick Cure for Eczema and Skin Ailments
Rad magazine style note touts Poslam as a cure for eczema acne itch and other skin diseases. Claims rapid relief with short treatment and overnight results. Recommends Poslam Soap for daily cleansing and Tender infant skin care. Free samples offered from Emergency Laboratories New York.
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West 75Th Street
New York City
Fall from Furniture Van Proves Fatal in Malden
John H. Cook aged 50 of Lynn died at Malden Hospital after injuries from a fall from a furniture van on Beach Street in the Linden district. He was found unconscious on the pavement and suffered a fractured spine several broken ribs a punctured lung and other injuries. Police believe the van may have passed over him after he fell asleep at the wheel.
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John H. Cook
Lynn
Malden
Beach Street
Linden
Cook
Labor union labels meet in Rochester for federation sessions
About 600000 of 2600000 AFL members attend the opening of the label and metal trades meetings in Rochester New York. The main federation convention begins Monday with an estimated 500 delegates. President Tobin of Boston opposes a single label for all union made products. Talks also cover an eight hour day on government contracts.
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Rochester
N. Y
American Federation of Labor
Union
Label and Metal Trades Departments
Federation
Samuel Gompers
Label Trades Department
John J. Tobin
Boston
Thomas F. Tracy
Washington
Metal Trades Department
James O’connell
Albert J. Berret
Woman Found Dead in Malden Cottage
Miss Ellen Cushman aged 75 was found dead on the pantry floor of her Malden home at 17 Auburn street by neighbor Mrs. Joseph Gamage who had not seen her for two days. Medical examiner not yet reported but death believed from heart disease.
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Ellen Cushman
Auburn Street
Malden
Joseph Gamage
Miss Cushman
Guild of St. Luke Elects Officers in Catholic Medical Society
The Guild of St. Luke held its annual meeting in the Cathedral school hall South End last night. Officers ratified include President Dr. William W. Ruddick South Boston Vice President Dr. William H. Devine Secretary-Treasurer Dr. Thomas O'Brien and several counsellors for 1912. Dr. John F. Croston Haverhill spoke on Caesarian Operations and Dr. M J Kelly Watertown spoke on Progress in Medicine.
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Guild of St. Luke
Society of
Catholic Physicians
Cathedral School Hall
South End
William WW. Ruddick
South Boston
William H. Devine
Thomas Re O’brien
William H. Keleher
John Bottomley
M. F. Gavin
Thomas F. Harrington
Aa Keany
R. M. Merrick
Bed, Barnes
Thomas F. O’brien
William T. Carolin
H.S. Bowen
John F. Croston
Haverhill
M. J. Kelly
Watertown
Rescue Hero Halts Train to Save Frightened Horse
Patrolman John Woods of Malden police risked his life at the Malden station when he ran in front of an oncoming train to save a horse that charged into the cow catcher of a stopped engine on the inbound track. He was dragged but subdued the animal and led it to safety as a crowd applauded.
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John Woods
Malden
Boston & Maine Railroad
Woods
Brokers Win First Point in Big Suit
Paine Webber & Co. secured the first ruling in a suit by James F. Hall alleging breach of contract to forbid selling certain shares and fictitious stock sales. The auditor found no special contract on stock sales, but if wrong, Hall could claim $48,117.26 in damages.
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Paine, Webber & Co
James F. Hall
Hall
Musterole advertised for child relief and adult use
Musterole promises rapid relief from croup sore throat bronchitis and many pains. It claims to soothe chest and throat without blistering skin and offers 25c 50c jars plus a $2.50 hospital size. Customers can mail order if a druggist is unavailable.
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Musterole Company
Cleveland
Ohio
H. S. Stoddard
Queen’s Park
London
England
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