Labor Fed warns Congress favors profiteers over workers
The American Federation of Labor executive committee accuses the current Congress of serving Wall Street, railroads, mine owners, and shipping barons while neglecting workers and farmers. It urges labor to back lawmakers who resist reaction and align with working people. The statement refrains from partisan stance but condemns profiteering and exploitation. The critique frames Congress as pro big investment and anti worker interests.
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Adebate
Congress
Wall Street
Congress Must Change Its Path Says The Speaker
A political manifesto warns that unemployment and privilege require drastic reform. It attacks civil service politicization and railroad favoritism, urging the next Congress to defend American workers, curb immigration, and restore integrity in government.
Miss Thorndike and Rantoul Trial Resumes in Boston Court
Miss Caroline Thorndike pursues damages for alleged breach of contract in a Boston construction case against architect William G. Rantoul. Judge Callahan presides as the jury returns to hearing testimony after about 15 days of proceedings.
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Caroline Thorndike
William G. Rantoul
Boston
Miss Thorndike
Callahan
Pemberton Square Court House
Spring
Thompson and Spring
Mr. Rantoul
Redd and McBride Held for Assault Trial
John H. Redd of Ruggles Street and Howard McBride of Bradford Street were pursued and captured by Officer Banks Sunday night. In Central Court yesterday they were held for trial Friday for allegedly assaulting Miss Leitha Curler in a Shawmut Avenue doorway.
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John H. Redd
Ruggles Street
Howard McBride
Bradford A
Rent Rise Sparks City Hall Controversy Over 286 Congress St
City assessors boosted value of 286 Congress Street by 12 1 2 percent raising taxes by 2500. Boston Real Estate Trust hiked Municipal Printing Plant rent by 4000 annually, startling the City Council. The council approved a 4000 transfer to cover the rent rise while demanding explanations from Superintendent Casey on lease approval. Property valuation jumped from 639500 to 740000.
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Congress Street
Boston Real Estate Trust
Edward T. Kelly
Board of Assessors
William J. Casey
Casey
Mrs Mary Slater Expected to Recover After Beating
Mrs Mary Slater age 33 found unconscious from a severe beating near her home 74 George Street Roxbury and reported as improved at City Hospital. Police from Dudley Street station secured a warrant for the suspect and expect his arrest today. Roads built by the Romans have lasted for 2000 years.
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Mary Slater
George Street
Roxbury
City Hospital
Dudley Street
Study of Child Temperament Urged for Better Character
Rev. Jones I. J. Corrigan of Boston College urged a tailored study of child moods to improve character in school age children. He spoke to 500 teachers at the Boston Public Library, arguing against mass treatment and outlining temperament types and appropriate treatments.
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Jones I. J. Corrigan
S. J
Boston College
Boston Public Library
Father Corrigan
Temperament and character growth through physical basis
A historian argues that true character building requires addressing the physical roots of temperament. He warns that without practical discipline and sensible handling of bodily factors there will be no progress in a child’s development.
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Masseur
Parole Granted to 10-Year-Old Chess Wunderkind
New York October 23 The Children's Court placed Samuel Rzeschewski a 10 year old chess wizard on parole until October 30 after arraignment on guardianship charges. He was held in 1000 bail as a material witness in a case involving summonses against his parents and William Lowey Hunt's Point Palace manager for appearing a minor as a public entertainer.
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New York
Children’s Court
Samuel Rzeschewski
William Lowey
Hunt's Point Palace
Man Killed on B and A Tracks Identified
The man killed on the B and A tracks at Brookline Avenue bridge October 20 was identified yesterday afternoon by his widow Annie as Michael Yumont 68 a laborer residing at 291 West Fourth Street South Boston.
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Brookline Avenue Bridge
Annie
Michael Yumont
West Fourth Street
South
Boston
Milk Price Not Boosted for November Says NE Milk Producers
The New England Milk Producers' Association reports milk prices will stay the same for November. No increase by farmers is expected for the month as conditions on New England farms remain normal despite recent cold weather. Retail milk now sells in Boston at 14 and 14 1/2 cents per quart.
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New England Milk Producers’ Association
New Ineland
Bostoy
Sibley to Speak at Kiwanis Club Meeting
Frank B. Sibley of the Globe will speak at the Kiwanis Club today about his experiences as a war correspondent in France. The meeting will also report progress in the Camp Fire Girls campaign to raise 10 000 to purchase the A C Burrage estate at South Hanson.
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Frank B. Sibley
The
Globe
Kiwanis Club
France
Camp Fire Girls
A. C. Burrage
South Hanson
Discharge Driver Who Caused Childs Death
William J Kervick of Cambridge was discharged in court after arraignment on manslaughter charges in the death of 3 year old Rouse Dorchester boy. Rouse was fatally struck by a truck driven by Kervick near Speedwell Street. The child was son of Mr and Mrs Henry Rouse.
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William. J. Kervick
221 Street
Cambridge
Rouse
Andy Henry Rouse
Speedwell Stra Dorchester
Uochester Court
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