Labor Union push for safety devices on streetcars in Boston
The Boston Central Labor Union urged passage of a bill requiring streetcar companies to install life saving devices to prevent fatalities. Delegates pressed for seating limits and safer travel, and discussed belt line road and harbor improvements to boost Boston’s port and freight efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Central Labor Union
Henry Crawford Long
Boston Dock Commission
Boston
Haverhill
Cleveland
ASK MAYOR TO KEEP PROMISE ON BLACKSMITH WAGES
City labor representatives will press Mayor Fitzgerald this week to fulfill a two year old pledge to raise blacksmiths’ pay to the level in outside shops. The Blacksmiths Union met in overflow session and will ask the Central Labor Union to approach the mayor with the issue.
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Fitzgerald
Organized Labor
Blacksmiths’ Union
Central Labor Union Committee
C L U Board Offers Aid to Weaker Unions
Boston Cc L U organizing committee led by Charles Morris and G Harry Dunderdale says it will assist weak locals and unorganized crafts, provide speakers for meetings, and help organize efforts. Readers are urged to notify the chairman or secretary for prompt action.
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C. L. U. Board
Charles Morris
G. Harry Dunderdale
Boston
Cc. L. U. Organizing Committee
Ble
Cc. L. U
Bill Posters Name Delegates to Meet
Richard Armstrong and John Butler were elected by Bill Posters and Billers' Union as delegates to the international convention to be held in St Louis on Monday December 4. Armstrong will represent the 15 circus bill posters of Boston and push their interests at the sessions. Frank Johnson will attend the convention sessions as delegate assistant.
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Boston
Armstrong
James Mariam
Omaha
West
Richard Armstrong
John Butler
Bill Posters and
St. Louis
Frank Johnson
Gompers to Be Asked to Quit at AFL Convention
Atlanta, Nov 19 The American Federation of Labor opens its annual convention with key issues. The Reid faction claims 85 percent of electrical workers backing its stance against McNulty faction recognition. Socialist delegates allied with Reid aim to challenge Gompers and the federation leadership on the floor. A California delegation seeks 50000 for the McNamara defense and a resolution to sever ties with the National Civic Federation will be debated tomorrow.
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Atlanta
American Federation of Labor
Electrical Workers
Reid
McNulty
Gompers
California
McNamara Brothers
Mr. Gompers
National Civic Federation
Labor unions schedule meetings and reports across Boston area
Labor notes list sessions for Union divisions in Boston including nominations and elections. Reports from FP J Coyle address Grand President duties. Ship and dock workers review conditions and organize, while waiters see women replace men in two hotels. A. F. L. plans wage campaign and state chapter convenes. Local groups renew taxi contracts and honors John J Gallagher for aiding the A F L convention in Atlanta.
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Brotherhood of Railroad Station Employees
FP. J. Coyle
Laundry Workers’ Union
Atlantic Avenue
Joint District Council
A. F. L. National McNamara Defence Fund Committee
Boston Central Labor Union
McNamara Defence Fund Committee
Boston Stationary Firemen’s Union 8
Joint Council
City Department
Fritz Febre
New York Mfolkszeitung
Brewery Workers’ Union
State Branch
A. F. of L
John R. Daly
Patrick Crooke
Daniel Daly
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Waiters’ Union 80 Executive Board
Washington Street
South End
Taxi Service Company
Boston Carriage Drivers and Chauffeurs’ Union 126
John J.gallagher
Boston
Fourth International
Brotherhood of Railroad Carmen
American Federation of Labor
Atalnta
Citizens’ Committee
U. S. S. V. Camp to Give First Ball
The Sergeant Frank Draper Camp U S S V will hold its first ball at Anthoine's Hall Somerville on School Street. The event takes place Wednesday evening November 22 with full dress uniforms. Massachusetts Volunteer Militia officials and Spanish War Veterans groups will attend with wives and sweethearts.
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Frank Draper
Anthoine’s Hall
School Street
Somerville
Massachusetts Volunteer Militia
Daily Fire Record Breezes Through Boston Area
A sequence of fire call summaries lists incidents across Boston districts. Times range from 6:52 a.m. to 5 p.m. with box numbers and addresses including Orandella Tileston Street Roxbury Catharine Kilroy St Marks Dorchester Dorchester Dorchester Henley Street Charlestown Warren Street Roxbury. Loss amounts vary from 10 to 150 dollars.
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S. Orandella
Tileston Street
Catharine Kilroy
St. Mark’s Street
Roxbury
Roanoke Athletic Club
Mill Street
Dorchester
Doris Stone
Henley Street
Charlestown
Renaud Declines Medal From French Musical Alliance
Emiliano Renaud, famed French pianist, plans a Steinert Hall recital on Tuesday. He once refused a medal from the French Musical Alliance after a dispute over a score, slamming the door in protest.
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Steinert Hall
Renaud
French Musical Alliance
Mr. Renaud
Navy chief backs higher pay for clerks and retirement
Secretary of the Navy Meyer urges a pay raise for government clerks and age retirement in his annual report. He notes government salaries have fallen behind private sector and other departments, with Navy clerks earning less despite a 35 percent rise in clerical staff over 12 years. He calls for salary equalization if general increases are unlikely.
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Meyer
Navy Department
Naval Establishment
Congress
Strange ball given at Reno shocks local readers
In Reno on Friday night a large invitational event dubbed the divorce ball drew youths around 19 to 20 years old, with female members of a divorce colony as guests. The party featured strict dress and gatekeeping after 9 PM and limited dances. An all‑you‑can‑drink punch was served and a late dispute between two women ended with a threat to settle scores.
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Reno
Table Linens and Napkins Sale Notice
Notices advertise linens priced at 3.00 dollars per 20 inch napkins and related table textiles. The fragment mentions quantities and discounts, reflecting a local sale listing.
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Odd Fellows’ Hall
Atlantic
United States
New York
Canada
North America
Dock Commission
Aaa
FO. Slattery Co
Boston Common
Tremont Street
E. T. Slattery Company
Francis
BILL
Federation
McNamara
LABOR
U. S. S. V. Camp
Roland McGregor
Sergeant Draper
Sons of Veterans
Katz
Daily Fire Record
Fountains & Elsewhere
Horlick’s
Emiliano Renaud
P. H. Magrane
Pres
P. B. Magrane
Treas
Houston
Reiti
Ireland
Scotland
Belgium
Pipl
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