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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1916
Page
8
The Leyland liner Campman docked with a four inch gun mounted on the after deck signaling that many regular Boston to Britain steamers may be armed in the near future. Cambrian crews hoped to meet U-53, believing such a clash would end the raider.
The Cambrian becomes the second Leyland line steamer from this port to carry arms following the Devonian which already mounted a gun.
The Cambrian sails from London to Boston on Sept 25 with two gunners aboard the ship. Captain William M. Wood, a former Etonian commander, led practice shots against targets aboard, and the crew witnessed a Zeppelin raid over London, which ended with a destroyed airship before it could strike the city.
Senator Filipescu former war minister and leader of the Romanian conservative party has died in Bucharest. He was an ardent supporter of the entente powers.
P. Harry Jennings secretary-treasurer of Local 379 was re elected president of the Boston Central Labor Union for a third term. John McDonald the vice presidential challenger was defeated by 75 votes. Arthur M. Huddell of the International Union of Steam and Operating Engineers announced the results.
In a record turnout over 600 votes, a man secured a third term as head of the organization. Contests also chose a new vice-president Edward F. McGrady defeating Herman Comerford by 112 votes, and three auditors Mary E. Matthews James T. Moriarty and Anna T. Bowen. Officers elected include James R. Crozier secretary-treasurer Henry Abrahams secretary J. Walter Mullen assistant secretary trustees M J O Leary John F Stevens John J. Barry and sergeant-at-arms John J Fenton.
Boston Postoffice Clerks Association Branch 5 held its regular monthly meeting in Longfellow Hall with many members in attendance. President John J. Sheehan chaired as committees reported and theatre performers entertained. An invitation was extended to attend the Back Bay post office opening on the night of October 0.
Michael J. Hallisey district master workman and Thomas H. Canning district Secretary treasurer reported at District Assembly 380 meeting in Wells Memorial Building that freight handlers at Boston and Maine local terminals have been reorganized as part of the Knights of Labor.
About 90 coal hoisting engineers working at docks and piers along the waterfront may strike within days unless a settlement is reached in the ongoing general strike. The action would target the loading facilities and disrupt shipping and coal delivery as negotiations continue.
John J. Barry of the Theatrical Stage Employees' Union travels to the mountains. Lumber Teamsters' Union grants its grievance committee full power over alleged non union labor in three to four South End yards. Waitresses' Union Local 112 forms by laws via executive board. Sheet Metal Workers' Convention to be held in 1918 with local plans to fund a 400 visitor reception. Stable and Garagemen's Union reports wage agreements at four South End locations. Michael A. Murphy of the Boston C L A backs Henry Abrahams. Firemen's Union 8 executive board schedules annual officer elections next.
Advertisement asserts Q Ban Hair Color Restorer darkens gray hair without dye and heals scalp. Claims to stop dandruff and hair loss, with a money back guarantee. Priced at 50 cents for a large bottle, available at Liggett's Riker Jaynes Drug Stores in Boston Cambridge and Chelsea Mass, with parcel post for out of town buyers.
Orrine promises to restore drink habit victims to sobriety with a refund if no benefit after trial. A simple home treatment sold as No 1 powder and No 2 pill form. Costs $1.00 per box with free booklet and distribution via Liggett Riker Jaynes Drug Stores in Washington BC.
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