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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1913
Page
18
Testimony shows mechanical department workers at the Boston Elevated Railway receiving varied rates. Witnesses describe similar pay patterns and claim ongoing wage assessments by the attorney general.
George M. Mulvey cites underpayment and misclassification of workers at Bartlett street car shops. He notes firemen rated as helpers earn 22 cents, electric wiremen 21 to 28 cents, and several tinsmiths and machinists paid well below seen market rates, with co workers earning notably more for identical tasks. The hearing continues.
Athletic instructors from several Boston gymnasiums face suspension after refusing to perform as clowns or acrobats in a Columbus Day parade. A hearing was offered if requested, with officials noting the dispute involves attire and safety concerns rather than duties.
Gymnasium regalia appeared in the parade though the main performers were conspicuously absent, leaving spectators with a partial display and unanswered questions about the troupe’s status.
A speaker expressed no reason why the issue could not be corrected but preferred to wait for the Park and Recreation Commission meeting held today for a definite ruling.
In Haverhill October 16 a man identified as William C. Smith of Farmington New Hampshire was killed while stealing a ride on the top of the Portland express. He was struck by an overhead bridge near Newton Junction and found on the train at Haverhill, to be taken to the city morgue.
Raymond New Hampshire October 16. Mrs. Etta M. Proctor 29 was arrested on a charge of arson by Sheriffs Spinney and Shaw of Portsmouth. State alleges she set fire to Olsen Lamereauxs barn on Monday afternoon, which burned completely with hay and farming implements, causing a loss of 700.
Major W A Graham secretary to Governor Fletcher and state counsel collapsed in the Senate chamber during cross examination of E K Hall of New England Telephone Company. He was revived and expected to continue tomorrow as the session adjourned for a break in the high profile hearing at Montpelier.
The article by Dr. Edwin F. Bowers in next Sunday's Post Magazine analyzes current social and economic problems, urging readers to consider the broader implications for society.
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