Universal label design debate at AFL convention
At the 26th annual AFL convention in Minneapolis the push for a universal label design faced strong opposition from cigar makers printers and hatters who fear advertising losses. The session highlighted Gompers political strategy and reported a campaign fund of 8056 dollars. Adjournment was approved for Monday and a large audience heard speakers including Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and John Duncan.
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Minneapolis
Minn
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
James Duncan
Friends of Labor
Samuel Gompers
American Federation
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
John Duncan
Woodworkers Plan Protest Over Boston Central Labor Union Action
The Woodworkers Union 24 directs its secretary to seek international officers’ protest to the AFL woodworkers delegation over Boston Central Labor Union’s bid to unseat all building trades delegates unless they join the Central Labor Union building trades section within 30 days. The Boston roofers union denounced the vote to remove delegates and approved a protest with international officers.
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Carpenters’ Unions
Greater Boston
John A. Timoney
Latmndry Wagon Drivers’ Union
John Bay
East Boston
Knights of Columbus
James Aylward
Cambridge
Electrical Workers’ Union
Sayers’ Union
John Crawford
Columbus Avenue
Boston Lodge of Brotherhood of Railroad Building Mechanics
Allston
L., Incorporated
Owen Lacy
Building Trades Section
D, F
Second Streets
South
Boston
Dudley Street
Roxbury
Louis Ash
United Garment Pressmen’s Union 158
Woodworkers’ Union 24
American Federation of Labor
Boston Central Labor Union
Boston Roofers’ Protective Union
Building Trades Unions
Central Labor Union
Japanese Claim Sinking of Russian Cruisers Near Copper Island
News from Vladivostok reports a Japanese destroyer sank two Russian converted cruisers Sitka and Welima near the Copper Islands seal rookeries. U.S. officials say no confirmation exists and note tensions between Russian guards and Japanese seal poachers may lead to bloodshed.
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Washington
Victoria
Seal Islands
State Department
Copper Islands
Seeal Islands
Copper Island
Pribilof Islands
Body of Young Man Found at Chase Mill Dam
The body of a young man, believed to be P. F. Conway of Middleboro Massachusetts, was recovered from the Mannexet River at the Chase mill dam in Webster. Medical examiner Woodward ruled the death accidental and estimated the body had been in the water about three weeks.
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Webster
P. F. Conway
Middleboro
Mass
Chase Mill
Mannexet River
Woodward
Conway
Boston Man Probing the Tobacco Trust
Edwin N. Hill of Jamaica Plain, a prominent attorney and former Representative, has conducted a two year undercover inquiry for Attorney-General Moody into the tobacco trust. Hill has gathered evidence of alleged Sherman anti trust law violations and bribery attempts involving Massachusetts Senate members. He will turn the evidence over to Moody, with actions expected shortly, while other trusts including oil are also under review.
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Edwin N. Hill
St. John Street
Jamaica Plain
Haverhill
Moody
Tobacco Trust
Hill
Massachusetts Senate
Attorney-General’s Department
New York
Massachusetts
Indiana
Boston
Moody’s
Regain Stolen Jewels Traced Across Cities
Detectives Gallagher and Tall plus Armstrong and Lynch recovered part of the diamonds stolen from Mrs. Mary Tatham of Philadelphia by Marshal W Parker and his wife. The jewels were traced from Boston to Providence Virginia and a West Indies pawnshop. Parker was arrested after gunplay. $7100 worth of diamonds and two rings were recovered. a third ring remains missing.
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Gallagher
Tall
Philadelphia
Armstrong and Lynch
Police
Mary Tatham
Marshal W. Parker
West Ind
No Danger of a Strike Ends in East Railroads Agreement Reached
In New York the threat of a railroad strike eased as the New Haven Hartford and Central railroads reached agreements with firemen on electric locomotives. Erie locomotive engineers also settled with officials. Further talks will address higher wages and shorter hours.
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New York
New Haven’& Hartford
New York Central
Roads
Erie Locomotive Engineers
Firemen’s Committee
New York, New ¢Laven & Hartford
Cambridge Aldermen Fail to Oust Three Sergeants
The Cambridge Board of Aldermen cannot overturn Mayor Thurston's promotion of three patrolmen to sergeants. Professor Joseph H. Beal Jr. says only abolishing the sergeants’ offices would remove them, which would force three police officers from service.
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Cambridge Board of Aldermen
Thurston
Joseph H. Beal, Jr
Avenue Louis Pasteur Favored for Harvard Medical School Reach
At a Boston street hearing President Eliot urged naming the approach Avenue Louis Pasteur to honor the French scientist and his era. Major Higginson opposed Higginson Avenue while Bowditch and Morgan proposals were discussed alongside abutter cost questions and city funding limits.
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Louis Pasteur
Harvard
Harvard Medical School
Eliot
Henry L. Higginson
America
France
Gallivan
Higginson
Major Higginson
Boston
Pasteur
Bowditch
Henry le Favor
Simmons College
Hart
Morgan
J. Pierpont Morgan
Gailivan
Hannan
Farrar Returns to America after German stint and plans Boston visit
Geraldine Farrar declares pride in being American and seeks praise from her own people. She recalls eight years in Germany, hopes to become a court singer, praises the Kaiser, and notes her performance of Faust for the Kaiser. Farrar anticipates a Boston engagement after travels from Melrose.
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Boston
Melrose
Germany
Miss Farrar
Kaiser
Roosevelt
Europe
Faust
Mme
Albani
Farrar
Style and Comfort with EMERSON Quality Shoes
Local ad notes EMERSON footwear offering quality style and comfort. Stores listed at Wash St corner Water Court St corner Hanover 18 Summer St Dewey Square presenting shopping options.
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Emerson
Wash, St
Cor
Water
Court St
Hanover
Summer St
Dewey Square
Hookers Honor Fighting Joe at Boston Banquet
The Hooker Association honored General Hooker and his memory at a Boston meeting and dinner at the American House, with governors and dignitaries present. Thomas L. Sherwin was elected president and Nelson Miles and others were named officers. a tattered flag of the 48th Massachusetts regiment was displayed as the band played The Star Spangled Banner. Governor Guild praised Hooker and urged writing his life story while noting the Beacon Hill statue.
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Joe Slooker
Hooker Association
Guild
John L. Bates
Bates
Hopkins
Williams College
New York
Dan” Sickles
Hooker
Mathews
Boston
Thomas L. Sherwin
Nelson A. Miles
Thomas R. Mathews
H. C. Cook
William A. Bancroft
C. A. Hopkins
George KE. Henry
Charles H. Shute
Massachusetts Grand Army of the Republic
C. W. C. Rhodes
Sherwin
Henry Hopkins
Williams
Governor Guild
General Hooker
Massachusetts
Beacon Hill
Gragg
Winthrop Murray Crane
Joe
Gettysburg
Lookout Mountain
Commonwealth
Dry Goods Men Dine Together at New England Association Banquet
Old Hall in Young's Hotel hosted the first six month banquet of the New England Dry Goods Association. Toastmaster Charles A. Thomas introduced J. C. B. Smith who traced the association’s scope. O M Billings discussed character in department store management. Lafayette G. Blair spoke on the lawyer and his relations to business men.
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Old Hall
Young's Hotel
New England Dry Goods’ Association
Charles A. Thomas
Charles A. Thomas Company
J. C. B. Smith
Board of
Lafayette G. Blair
Boston
Melrose Frat Pupils Angry Over Secret Societies
Nov 13 Melrose reports a school board sub committee investigation into high school secret societies. Frank Wilson of Delta Phi vows resistance with 159 members ready to stand together, while Doris Dutton of Phi Theta Xi and Elliott Towle of Onucion Delta defend or downplay the issue, citing past similar actions.
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Melrose
Frank Wilson
Delta Phi Society
Doris Dutton
Phi Theta Xt Society
Elliott Towle
Onucion Delta Society
Malden
Will of Rockwood Hoar Filed for Probate
The will of late Congressman Rockwood Hoar was filed for probate. He states his intention to respect his father's wishes and trusts the state law to distribute his estate among members of his household and blood.
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Worcester
Navy
Rockwood Hoar
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Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Overland Limited
Willard Massey
Washington St
WANT
Geraldine Farrar
Carters
Genuire
Young’s
Rockwood
Znderberg Oonekamp Butters
Underberg Boonekamp
U. S
H. Underberg
Albrecht
Rheinberg
Layties Brothers
William Street
Frank O’hare
South Boston
Mr. O'Hare
John H. Pott
Central Club
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