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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1904
Page
12
Oct 13 Lynn A F of L session discusses boycotts and firm listing on the do not patronize list. Delegate Foster condemns indiscriminate boycotting as harmful to labor and urges craft self governance while warning of scorn cast on unions. He calls for restraint to protect the labor movement.
An advertisement touts a $100 home furnishing package aimed at new housekeepers promising excellent opportunities. It claims hundreds have already availed themselves of the chance and invites readers to join.
The quote argues that central authorities controlling boycotts without craft workers’ consent undermines trade unionism and, if enshrined into law, endangers the AFL. It frames boycott power as a danger to organized labor and its membership.
In Cambridge jail yesterday noon James A. Lee the alleged burglar was brought face to face with Herbert Morse now serving time there for a similar crime Morse was in an inquisition but gave no admissions Morse will be arraigned with Lee in Boston this morning on burglary charges and two additional pawnshop breaks on Shawmut avenue and Pleasant street will be charged today
At the State A F L session delegates urge all C L A locals to oppose further local franchise grants to New England Telegraph and Telephone until the firm pays living wages to linemen. Boston electricians cite $10,000 annual city payments and 25 to 60 cents daily wage gaps versus other firms, urging Boston departments not to fund the telephones used in city offices.
Lynn, Oct. 13. The State Branch A F of L annual session condemned Mayor Collins for vetoing the police signal department disability pension bill and backed labor causes including fair treatment of Chinese laundries where white workers are unionized. Delegates elected Lamarch fifth vice-president and chose the next convention site while rejecting work stoppage funding attempts.
A three member committee was appointed at the Massachusetts AFL session to engross resolutions thanking James R. Crozier for his efficient service as state branch president. Judge Berry was praised for broad sympathetic views on labor shown at the delegates banquet.
Lynn October 13 The AFL session heard Frank K Foster offer a resolution expressing profound regret at the death of Senator George Frisble Hoar and praising his honesty integrity and public service. Patrick Mahoney of Boston Cigarmakers Union 97 protested asking what debt of gratitude labor owes Hoar. Delegates passed the resolution by a vote of 52 to 3.
The A F L delegates move to boycott non union crackers and non union bakers products. They urge Massachusetts unions to buy only union labelled cigars tobacco and cigarettes. Boston Cigar Makers 97 delegate Joseph Weener cites the tobacco trust employing about 11 12 people including 700 children and calls for a propaganda campaign against trust made goods.
Lynn October 13 The newly elected State branch A F of L president Francis J Clarke addressed the delegates and urged zeal in organizing the unorganized in their districts The convention adjourned at five o clock sine die First Vice President James Duncan sent a letter of regret at his inability to attend
In Lynn on October 13 the State branch of the A F of L endorsed the Boston Central Labor Union stance on the Franklin fund. It calls for using the proceeds to build a Franklin Institute, and instructs its executive committee to attend the December 16 public hearing at Boston City Hall. It also suggests the Boston Central Labor Union appoint a representative to attend.
A selected Boston five will join a picked Portland team in a candle team match in Portland next Monday. The Boston roster comes from six noted bowlers: Cole Beaty Harriman Edmonds of Chauncy alleys Rouse of Carruth and Burdett of Sudbury.
Newton, Oct. 13 Henry C Hardon a longtime South Boston educator with 54 years in the schools including 3 1 2 as Shurtleff School master has resigned effective Jan 1 He recalls introducing visitation day now a permanent practice and shifting graduations to daytime to allow fathers to attend
In Boston, girls discuss church flirtations with humor and candor. Interviewed shoppes, desk clerks, and students reveal mixed attitudes toward meeting men in church, with some defending church settings and others noting social pressures and cautious dating norms.
Newton October 18 Tommy Trumble fourteen-year-old son of Mr and Mrs John Trumble of 114 Boyd Street has been missing since Wednesday morning. He attends the parochial school on Adams Street and works as a newsboy for J B Harrington on Centre Street after school. He did not attend school or report to the news stand on Wednesday.
Chelsea resident Martin Cronin was struck by an electric car of the Boston and Northern Railway Company on Broad Way. His carriage was demolished and Cronin was thrown clear, suffering a compound fracture of the right arm and internal injuries. He was taken to Frost Hospital for treatment.
A local ad targets boys of all ages from 3 to 19 with affordable Morse made clothing. Suits, reefers, and overcoats priced from $3 to $20, including two piece suits for older boys and Young America shoes at $1.50 to $2.00.
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