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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1911
Page
14
Last week many leading stocks fell over 5 points in minutes and recovered quickly, with total daily sales the largest since the 1907 panic. Rail stocks steadied after Sept 13, holding around 110.13 while industrials sank, signaling a probable finale and brief return to normal conditions.
The $2,500,000 Oakland Railway's collateral trust 6 percent secured notes offered last Thursday by E. H. Rollins & Sons of Boston New York Chicago Denver and San Francisco have all been sold. A substantial portion of the issue was placed abroad.
On October 1 strikers and shopmen on Harriman lines prepared for a forceful push for recognition of the newly formed federation. Railroads planned a full day and a half to prepare running plans as the walkout affected shifts. At Burnside workers remained quiet while strike breakers and stockades drew attention. Police watched gates with no large demonstrations.
Advertisement offers sales positions for stock and bond books in Boston Massachusetts. Highlights commission based pay and suitability for hard workers.
The Catholic Total Abstinence Union of Boston held a 66 delegate convention at St Augustine's Hall South Boston. Officers and committees were named and plans discussed to close saloons on Good Friday and hold public meetings in parishes across the archdiocese.
Boston stationary firemen in city buildings, plants, and ferries consider striking to demand restoration of the old age scale. They are supported by their local union and discuss remedies against wage reductions and benefits.
The Boston Park Department Employees Union 12,485 A. F. of L. charged Mayor Fitzgerald with unfair labor practices. The union argues contract labor is replacing citizen labor while the department has surplus funds and ample work, much of which is being contracted out.
The union says many department workers were suspended though work exists. Contractors employ non citizens and non voters, hurting Boston citizens. A committee will seek reinstatement from Mayor Fitzgerald and press for citizen labor on department tasks. K of L backs the move and plans to meet Superintendent Pettigrew and possibly call a special assembly. A Columbus Day smoke talk and entertainment is planned at Wells Memorial.
The Carpenters and Joiners' District Council of the New Haven railroad system outlined steps to organize crafts across the system and to establish carpenters locals where none exist. Prospects were bright for locals at New Haven and Hartford before the council meeting on Sunday afternoon, November 5. Speakers included Joseph Burke of the Readville steam fitters union and Edward Parrett of the Readville painters organization.
The executive board of Coal Teamsters Union meets to hear grievances at two local yards while James R. Crozier is elected to represent the federation at the AFL convention for two years. Executives announce tickets for the Mitchell Day demonstration, adjust a Brockton laundry strike, and report numerous union actions, elections, and meetings across several locals including the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and Shipyard, with talks on city affairs and wage issues.
A congressional sub committee will tour the Watertown arsenal and Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston Wednesday to study shop management. union leaders and local machinists plan hearings at Union Hall Charlestown to discuss the Taylor system amid opposition and possible strikes. William H. Johnstone, election president of the International Machinists Union, is expected to attend along with Rep Wilson and Rep Randolph and Rep Lawrence.
The Germantown Improvement Association held its first fall meeting at Sanders Hall West Roxbury and adopted resolutions denouncing the employment of women in foundries in Greater Boston. The group urged state lawmakers to pass an anti degradation law and asked local legislators to back the movement.
Frank H. McCarthy of Boston Cigarmakers Union No. 9% was unanimously nominated for president at the Boston Central Labor Union nominating session. Other unanimous nominees include Henry Abrahams as secretary, G Harry Dunderdale as assistant secretary, James R. Crozier as treasurer, Miss Anna T. Bowen and Louis R. Sullivan as auditors. Three candidates were named for vice president James Moriarty George F Tagen and A J Howlett. Trustees named John C. MacDonald Charles Morris William H. O'Brien John J. Cunningham William Kobs William Standecumbe and Frank E. Perry. Election set for Sunday Oct 1. Additional notes reported progress on eight hour law violations and plans for Mitchell day demonstrations with speakers John Mitchell and Governor Plaisted.
At a Bay View Lodge meeting in Boston the Brotherhood of Railroad Carmen and the International Association of Car Workers reported a favorable conference with New Haven railroad management over working conditions. George Brest chaired. Andrew Sullivan and John Klund spoke. John J. Gallagher addressed members.
Mrs. R. J. Darnell of Memphis and her daughter Beatrice 20 were instantly killed when a taxi carrying them and Pauline 17 was fatally injured was struck by a Taland express train. William C. Collier and John Mott the chauffeur were seriously hurt in the collision near Freeport.
Edward W. Brewer Republican and Frank Horgan Democrat spoke for their campaigns in a district event on industry merger impacts. Other speakers included W. M. McMorrow, Francis M. Cummings, W. M. Poland, and Thomas Grady of Dedham. W. A. Gleason chaired.
The Hamburg American Line liner Konig Friederich August was driven from her moorings by a gale and grounded on a sandy bottom inside the breakwater at Boulogne. The vessel carries many passengers still aboard and a flotations attempt failed. renewed efforts to float it are planned for tomorrow morning.
Indiana Pennsylvania Oct 1 Eight children of Mr and Mrs William Dias of Heshbon aged 18 years to three months were burned to death when a fire destroyed the family home. The parents as flames spread fled to the first floor but could not rescue the children.
The Irish Players led by Lady Gregory Yeats and others were hosted at the Majestic Theatre after a complimentary performance of The Gamblers at Plymouth Theatre. Charles Klein, American author, arranged the honor and addressed the crowd praising Boston as a premier venue for American theatre. An onstage reception followed with numerous notable figures from Boston’s theatrical scene in attendance.
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