Rival starts 10 fight Western Union dispute over messenger service
James J. Muldoon former district messenger manager at 18 Devonshire street organizes an opposition system after 27 years with Western Union. He says Boston and suburbs will be served from his Muldoon headquarters and aims to end the lockout of boys and the hiring of young girls. He claims unlimited capital backs the project and notes his Somerville residence at 24 Putnam Street.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
James J. Muldoon
Devonshire Street
Boston
Muldoon
Western Union Company
Putnam Street
Somerville
Conlin
Nori
Aullivan
Amen
100 State Street
Max Mitchell Opposes Girls as Messengers
Max Mitchell, head of Federated Jewish Charities, told the Post reporter he does not support girl messengers. He warned they face danger when traveling to various locations and would press to end the practice if any concerns arise. He would not recommend messenger work for young girls due to unsafe assignments.
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Max Mitchell
Federated Jewish Charities
Mitchell
Post
Messenger
Hire No Girl Messengers Continued From First Page
The Boston City Council voted 87 to 14 to instruct city offices to halt service with Western Union Telegraph Company. The order directs city messengers clerks and department heads to discontinue service until the strike ends satisfactorily and all girl messengers are replaced by boys.
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McGrady
Dolan
Boston
Western Union Telegraph Company
Ministers Lawyers and Doctors Condemn Employment of Girls
A public dispute emerges over employing girls as messengers in Ponape. Ex Senator Innes says the practice is morally wrong, and ex Representative Reidy echoes concern, framing it as a moral issue rather than a labor union matter. Local officials and citizens debate the implications for gender roles and professionalism.
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Ponape
Sre
Jena
Nesday
Representativ Bomon
Bbaentonel
Innes
Tam
Michael J. Reidy
Ames
Criticism of using girls as messengers in Boston
Dr John P Toomey of Roxbury condemns employing girls as messengers on moral and physiological grounds. Edward Warren Cate, lawyer, calls Western Union policy poor business and urges public rejection of hiring young women if the public condemns it.
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Boston
John P. Toomey
Roxbury
Edward Warren Cate
Western Union Company
Mary Boyle O’reilly
Monument Avenue
Charlestown
John Boyle O'Reilly
Glendower Evans
Otis Place
Public School Association
Women oppose Western Union messenger jobs for girls
Boston women leaders and editors condemn the use of girls as messengers, citing moral concerns and harmful effects. Interviews with editors, club leaders, and residents condemn the employment and urge better opportunities for young women.
Company Defies Critics in Boston Messenger Strike
In Boston over 200 girls roamed the streets delivering messages amid a Western Union strike. The firm brought in more young workers from suburbs despite protests and rule violations. Reports describe underage workers, tips received, insults faced, and a brave responder, Miss Katie McDonald, who defended herself against a harasser.
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Boston
Western Union
Anabell Boinay
Elmore Streat
Roxbury
Sefif
Devonshire Street
Katie McDonald
Goschen Seeks Oxford Chancellorship Succession
London Oct 29 Lord Goschen will be elected to the chancellorship of Oxford University in succession to the late Marquis of Salisbury with Lord Rosebery withdrawing his candidature.
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London
Lord Goschen
Oxford University
Marquis of Salisbury
Lord Rosebery
Posure 4 Courtione Take Lazative Allsoae Caee
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Boston Messenger Girl Describes Work and Hardship
A young woman recounts leaving a Lawrence dry goods job for a Boston position paying higher weekly wages. She delivers about eight messages daily, faces inappropriate remarks, and emphasizes need for money to pay board and lodging. She trusts the job despite risks and plans to stay unless a better opportunity arises.
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Western Union Company
Lawrence
Boston
Better Than Stores
Miss Lillian B. Ross of Lyons Street Dorchester describes working in deliveries and offices. She is 17, earned 60 cents in tips that day, and notes she prefers outdoor work and does not hear discouraging remarks.
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Lillian B. Ross
Lyons Street
Dorchester
Boston
City Hall
Lome
This Girl Refused To Deliver Message In Barroom
A Roxbury woman from Elmore Street recalls delivering a message on Friend Street. She found the address in a saloon filled with men and chose not to deliver it, returning the message to the office and noting the company sent a boy instead.
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Blackstone
North Streets
Over Street
Kilby
Street
Water Street
Congress Street
Beacon Street
United Workmen
Ouystreet
Walnut Street
Beacon
Beacon -Street
Anabpl'boinay
Elmore Street
Roxbury
Friend Street
Denounced at City Hall over women messengers
Boston officials condemn Western Union for employing girls as messenger runners amid a strike. Aldermen urge removal of poles within 60 days and decry the shift from male to female workers. Clergy and business leaders voice support for the board’s action and protest the practice.
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Board of Aldermen
Paw-Paw Promise Persuades Public to Try Remedy
The advertisement urges all weak and debilitated people to try Paw-Paw as a stimulant and tonic. It claims it renews stomach strength, builds blood and nervous health, and reduces desire for alcohol. It asks doctors clergymen mothers workers and women to test and report results. It promotes Paw-Paw as a universal aid and even for military and hospital use. Sold by druggists Pint bottle $1 Paw-Paw Laxative Pills 25c a bottle.
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Paw-Paw
United States Army
City Council debates Western Union pole removal over female messengers
Aldermen condemn hiring of girls to replace striking male workers. Boston officials back a 60 day pole removal order and a halt to service until the dispute with Western Union is resolved. The Common Council president opposes endorsing the resolution, urging continued pressure on the company.
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