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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1911
Page
12
The average price of the leading rails rose for the first time in nearly three months, with a two point gain suggesting a potential end to the bear market. Analysts note rails hit bottom Sept 13 and have since fluctuated within narrow bounds as industrials rally follow.
Opening today, Noyes Brothers unveils a new two floor plan with men s furnishings on the basement and street levels and ladies wear on the upper floors. The store features Southern gum wood Circassian walnut windows Greuchy tiles and metal balcony. Readily noted are exclusive imported styles including muskrat mitten gloves ornate gowns and dancing frocks plus blouses in Oriental colors and Japanese silks highlighting a grand fashion display.
Frank H. McCarthy of Cigarmakers Union 97 was unanimously elected president of the Boston Central Labor Union, promoted from vice-president after two terms. A. J. Howlett Carpenters Union 33 became vice-president. Henry Abrams Cigarmakers 97 secretary. G. Harry Dunderdale News Writers Union 1 assistant secretary. Other officers and trustees named include James R. Crozier Carriage Wagon Automobile and Aeroplane Workers Union financial secretary treasurer, John J. Fenton Coal Teamsters Union 68 sergeant-at-arms, Miss Anna T. Bowen Cigar Factory Strippers, Joseph J. Hunt Teamdrivers Union 25, Louis R. Sullivan Bartenders Union 77 auditors, and William H. O'Brien Commercial Telegraphers Union with others as trustees.
The Boston Central Labor Union reviles Senator Levi H. Greenwood as a reactionary and urges opposition to his re election. Delegates back retiring President O Brien with a treasury balance of 808 37 and appoint Abrahams Kneeland and Minihan to draft a testimonial. New delegates join Laundry Workers Union 66 Ladies Garment Cutters Union 73 Textile Workers Union 721 Elevator Constructors Union Roslindale Carpenters Union 428 Brookline Carpenters Union 438. E F Powers thanks the union for aid to the Free Home for Consumptives from the Mitchell Day event assisted by the Boston A F L Building Trades Department.
Edward J. Ryan reported at the Boston Blacksmiths Union meeting that the recent Atlanta convention showed member wages rose about 20 percent and working conditions improved since the last gathering. He praised widespread employer signings with the international body and noted a 26-shop agreement with the American Locomotive Company.
Orders are issued to buy or sell stock of the Anti Friction Roller Bearing Co. James Shay and Co. are involved, with reference to GO State City. The notice outlines actions regarding equity in the company.
The Massachusetts State AFL leader announces to all Senate and House candidates that they will be asked to pledge support for a state labor department. The department would enforce hours, factory inspection, sanitation laws and be citizen-chaired. Candidates will also be queried on a ban for women’s employment in corerooms and foundries.
The State A F L executive board endorses the non partisan initiative and refer endum bill and directs its secretary to seek immediate replies. A letter prepared by the legislative committee calls for repeal of the so called insurance company amendment to Chapter 751 of the Acts of 1911, urging unions to push candidates to pledge repeal and to report results.
District Assembly 30 of the K of L met for its quarterly convention and appointed a committee to press Mayor Fitegerald and Commissioner Rourke to enforce the eight hour labor law on city projects. Thomas H. Canning spoke of a trip through Farone to study labor conditions and will present a report at the national convention in Witon on November 12.
In Lynn Massachusetts the shoe manufacturers, after mass meetings, refused to adopt the Knights of Labor eight hour workday for cutters. One large firm signaled agreement, but most firms resisted, risking a lockout as 1500 cutters face potential unemployment affecting up to 15000 workers.
The article recounts a ceremony honoring Cardinal Gibbons on his silver jubilee with nine of America's archbishops and about 30 bishops in attendance. It notes dignitaries such as Diomede Falconio and Hugh MacSherry, remarks by Archbishop Falconio and Archbishop Farley, and a dinner at St. Mary's Seminary. Archbishop Blenk lauds Gibbons' leadership and calls for civic virtue against liberalism.
At Charlestown Owls Hall the Knights of Labor District Assembly 0 formed a special committee to study the feasibility of an eight hour day for 4986 members across 14 assemblies. They represent freight handlers longshoremen roundhouse workers railroad staff and clerks. The panel will check constitutional viability and may push a bill in the next Legislature.
Labor reports from Mrs Sare A Cowboy of Roxbury text union delegate to New York. Michael F. D Arlen leads organizing tours in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Boston Bakers Union 7 plans expansion of union label use. Wharf and Bridge Carpenters Union to mark anniversary at Armory Hall Mast Beat ton November 15. Boston Cigarmakers Union 87 donates to Cleveland garment workers Muscatine button workers and Austin penn donors. Boston Walters Union 80 reports 27 more local restaurants sign the new wage schedule. Extradition relief for Nathan Brooks and Nathan Berman endorsed by Ladies Garment Workers unions. Local 628 freight handlers plan annual ball at Odd Fellows hall December 7. Loreal 1065 of East Boston to meet monthly at Hibernian Hall East Boston.
A fragment describes a variable neatly furnished Cambridge front or modern apartment on Massachusetts Avenue near Sutter to Telephone Camb. The listing hints at a chic, convenient location and modern amenities, inviting potential renters to inquire.
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