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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1905

Page

2

Labor's Legions Marched Today Through Boston Streets

Ten thousand strong join the Labor Day procession in Boston with 32 bands and varied costumes from unions including United Hatters and Cab Drivers Union. Leaders, marshals, and banners from Building Trades Council, Marble Workers, Roofers, and Italian Laborers guide the parade through downtown, despite some unions boycotting.

LABOR Boston Beau Brummel Prince Alberts Pioneer Corps International Council Worcester

Organized Labor's Feast Moves Through Boston Unions

A detailed list of labor unions and their meeting venues across Boston including Bakers, Barbers, Bartenders, Carpenters, Cement and Asphalt workers, Electrical and Engineers locals, Foundry and Glass workers, Painters, and Teamsters. Venues span Kneeland Street, Washington Street, Tremont Street and nearby halls.

Donovan Kneeland Street Bakers Minot Hall Springfield Street Barbers’ Union Colonial Hall Washington Street Bartenders Washington and Hollis Streets Ben Franklin Assembly K. of L Lincoln Hall Concord Street Monument Hall Charlestown Boilermakers Caledonian Hall Eliot Street Brewery Workers’ Union Arbeiter Hall Amory Avenue Roxbury Kossuth Building Laborers’ Union Building Trades Council Cap Makers’ Union Carpenters’ District Council Carpenters’ Hall Carpenters’ Union Dexter Hall Warren Street Brodbine Building Albany Dover Streets Dahlgren Hall Machinistas’ Hall Foundry Employees’ Union Freight Clerks’ Assembly Main Street Glass Workers’ Union Hatters Dwight Hall Tremont Street Hebrew Carpenters Swarts Hall Leverett Street Hall Market and Commission House Teamsters’ Union Elm Street Chandelier Workers’ Union Brass Workers’ Union Brass Moulders’ Union New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Freight Handlers’ Union Labor Hall New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Freight Handlers’ Association K. of L.—Brodbine Building Albany and

Labor Unions Plan Parade From Copley Square To State House

The march will feature unions including Teamsters District and Carpenters District Council with about 14 000 members total. Commanders McGrath Collins McKinnon and McNally assist Chief Marshal Donovan. The route moves from Boylston to Beacon Street ending at the State House with reviews by Governor Douglas and Mayor Collins. A single float titled Evolution of a Hat will appear.

Ing Teamsters’ District Cune Carpenters District Council Central Labor Union Division Copley Square Fred C. McGrath Peter W. Collins John McKinnon Peter H. McNally Marshal Donovan Fred J. McGrath Building Trades Council Division Teamsters’ District Council Peter J. Donaghue Lumber Teamsters James A. Duffy Daniel J. Tobin Union 25 P. D. Daly Michael J. Sheehan Michael P. McNally Coal Teamsters John A. McGonigle East Boston-Chelsea Union Jeremiah Cronin Market and Commission House Teamsters Cornelius Crowley Patrick Waters P. J. Gallagher Thomas Bowman John T. Dempsey Edward Looney Patrick O’toole John Gowan Martin Gorman James Sweeney William Beard B. L. Sliney William Belcher Robert Lynch Patrick Kane Aids Quincy Teamsters’ Union 305 John Burke Union William J. Boyle Market and Commission House Teamsters’ Union Charles A. Connors George Saunders Simonds and Leeds D. F. Donovan William A. Hartnett Labor Day Committee J. A. Murray John Waggett Timothy McCarthy James Shea Patrick Finn William Kelly M. O’donnell James Keough Henry Long N. J. Lannon D. J. Tobin J. M. Gillespie Remus Burt William Hennessey J. F. Grady A. V. Whittemore Cornelius Sullivan James F. Moore James A. Anderson Timothy Harrington Gilbert Sadler James J. J. Miller Martin Lee F. W. Doyle CG. McCarthy L. Barker B. L. Otis John O'Brien William Gaylord John E. Murphy Michael Calnan Michael Frost Thomas Devan ID. Shea William H. Grimes G. H. Wilcott Edward Welch Hugh Gallagher H. McLaughlin Joseph Dolan Third Division John Ames H. J. Marr Doserh. Mesoni C. J. Lessler John Brady James Prime George F. Dickey Frank Blair Thomas F. Mullen Hay and Grain Teamsters’ Union Dennis Mahoney Hebrew Bakers’ Union 45 Jacob Goldstein United Hatters Charles Moore Robert Boyd Edward Patterson John J. McLaughline the Linemen Michael Birmingham W. J. Kneath

Dr Williams Pink Pills Promote Nerve and Flesh Repair

Fever aftermath weakens nerves and flesh. Dr Williams Pink Pills are claimed to restore strength and nerves after typhoid fever. The testimonial from Charles Worth of East Vassarboro Maine supports their effectiveness and safety, noting relief within weeks. Pills are guaranteed opiate free and sold by druggists or direct from Schenectady NY.

Williams Charles Worth East Vassarboro Maine Dr. Williams Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady N.Y

Labor union parade roster lists many city trades unions

Central Labor Union and several district councils prepare a march with presidents marshals and staffs from Painters, Barbers, Carpenters, Teamsters and more. Listings include Frank H McCarthy, Peter H McNally, Charles Moore, John Burke and numerous local unions.

Labor Union Parade Plans and Marshal Headquarters

Chief Marshal Donovan sets 9 am HQ at Boylston and Dartmouth for the parade leaders. Fred P. McGrath of the Building Trades Council will base at Boylston and Dartmouth by 9 and lead his division in a column of fours toward the Public Library. Peter W. Collings of the Central Labor Union will run a 9 am HQ at Dartmouth and Newbury, with the CLU division forming on Newbury and entering from Arlington.

Donovan Boylston Dartmouth Streets Fred P. McGrath Building Trades Council Boylston Street Public Berkeley Street Peter W. Collings Central Labor Union Division Dartmouth and Newbury Streets Newbury Street Dartmouth Street Arlington Street

Boston Labor Leaders Seek Schoolhouse for Sunday Meetings

Boston Central Labor Union voted to petition the Boston schoolhouse committee for a city schoolhouse for Sunday union meetings. Secretary Henry Abrahams to contact a downtown dry goods firm about letting members take today off as Labor's holiday. A committee was named to work with Coal Handlers' Union 623 to urge the Boston Coal Club to sign the union's wage scale. Lamplighters in Boston have formed a union with Rising Sun Street Lighting Company workers. General Manager P J Fitzgerald warned lamplighters to beware threats from disgruntled workers as the matter is reviewed by the executive committee.

Boston Central Labor Union Boston Henry Abrahams Dennis D. Driscoll Martin T. Joyce Boston Coal Club Rising Sun Street Lighting Company Central Labor Union P. J. Fitzgerald

Labor Notes Report on Labor Vote and Union Activities

Secretary-Treasurer Dennis D. Driscoll of the State Branch AFL sent a complete vote record on all labor issues to every state union. The State Branch executive board meets next Sunday to wrap plans for the Pittsfield convention October 9 to 12. Labor groups announce uniforms and meetings across Boston and Gloucester with unions like Italian Laborers and Excavators, Painters District Council, and Transatlantic Steamship Wharf Clerks preparing activities and talks with figures such as Isaac H. Sanderson and Antoine Sylvia.

Dennis D. Driscoll American Federation of Labor Organized Labor State Branch Pittsfield Isaac H. Sanderson Toronto Longshoremen and Marine Workers’ Union Boston Central Labor Union Sanderson Painters’ District Council Fred J. Kneeland Painters’ Union Greater

Witzhoff Eyed Women in Soul Gazes and Gifts

New York report details Dr George Witzhoff accused of hypnotic influence over women. He showered sympathy flowers and daily letters while pursuing marriage, claiming poverty until an inheritance arrived. Missing Chelsea dentist Benjamin Glickstern is suspected as partner in similar schemes.

New York George Witzhoff Bluebeard Hoch Anna Parkhill Ernest Tinner Sayville L. I Witzhoff Abram Weston Switzerland Parkhill Benjamin Glickstern Chelsea George A. Witzhoff Glickstern Springer Dental Company Glickstein Mia Etta Randall-Mueller Cambridge Post Dr. Glucker

No Mayoralty for Jerome Declines Fusion Bid

Lakeville Conn Sept 3 District Attorney William T Jerome says he will not accept a mayoral nomination on a fusion ticket if offered He reiterates he desires another term as district attorney and would consider an independent bid under certain conditions for that office

Lakeville Conn William T. Jerome

Charlestown Man Injured At Bunker Hill Monument

Thomas Hurley of 68 Soley Street Charlestown fell at the Bunker Hill monument yesterday and cut his forehead severely. He was attended at the Emergency Hospital.

Thomas Hurley Soley Street Charlestown Bunker Hill Monument

Girl Robbed of 1500 in Gems In Newtonville District

Miss May Hussman of 425 Newtonville Street Newtonville reports a jewel case with a large baroque pearl and other stones valued at 1500 stolen Saturday. She suspects a pickpocket opened her hand bag and stole the blue jewel box. Police in Boston have notified pawn brokers but made little progress.

May Hussman Newtonville Street Newtonville Boston

Died While Trying to Save Others in Lynn

Adam Da Mond, 20, of Westland Avenue, was electrocuted near River Works after wrapping wet newspaper around a live trolley wire to shield others. The paper conductor caused a fatal shock as he attempted to toss it into the street.

Lynn Adam da Mond Westland Avenue River Works

Malden Collision Hurts Two Brothers

Joseph Vandero suffered a severe head wound requiring four stitches after a wagon and an electric car collided at the turn from Holden to Salem streets in Malden. His brother Donald sustained a deep chin gash. The car driver acted to avoid the crash. no blame assigned.

Malden Joseph Vandero Donald Holden Street Salem Street Boston & Northern Electric Maplewood Joseph Vandéro Charles Street

Counterfeit $5 bills flood Gloucester saloons

Local liquor dealers lament the Italian counterfeiters who flooded Gloucester with spurious five dollar notes before fleeing. Clerks report gray notes with no end letters, a dull bluish tint lacking genuine color, serial number 64726642 from 1899, and a triangular shape like a trident.

Gloucester Nquor

One Death in Berlin This Year Noted

Lorenzo Bruce died yesterday in Berlin marking the first death of the year. Town Clerk F. H. Crossman notes eight months with no deaths, an unprecedented spell. There was one burial of a brakeman killed in Northboro found on a car in West Berlin.

Berlin Lorenzo Bruce F. H. Crossman Northboro West Berlin

Subway Work to Cease for Labor Day Parade

A note from H A Carson, chief engineer, states most Washington street work stops on Labor Day while Coleman Brothers may work during the parade. Jeremiah J Donovan, chief marshal of the Labor Day parade, received the communication. Labor leaders praise recognition but note the city seal lacks a union label.

Jeremiah J. Donovan H. A. Carson Subway Commission Donovan Washington Street Messrs Coleman Brothers Boston

Labor Day Celebrations Highlight Banquets and Reunions

A roundup of labor holiday events includes the Forty-seventh Massachusetts Regiment at the American House at 10 a.m. The Forty-eighth Massachusetts Regiment meets in Lexington. Company E First Battalion Heavies gathers in Rockland. W M French Hose Association convenes at Germantown Quincy. St Vincent de Paul Lawn party at St Philip's Roxbury. Father Callanan parish picnic in Newton.

Forty-seventh Massachusetts Regiment American House Forty-eighth Lexington Heavies Rockland W. M. French Hose Association Germantown Quincy St. Vincent de Paul Society St. Philip's Church Grounds Vernon Street Roxbury Father Callanan Newton

Woman loses lace confiscated from body on ship

Mrs J L Connolly of Boston arrived in New York from Havre aboard the La Lorraine. She protested she had nothing of value but $150 worth of lace was unwound from her clothing and confiscated before she was allowed to go aboard.

J. L. Connolly Boston New York Havre John J. Raczkiewicz Connolly

Wedding Guest Falls From Window At Jamaica Plain

Irving Brown 28 son of the late police captain fell from a second story window at a Jamaica Plain wedding, dropping 18 feet. He sustained head and hand contusions and possible internal injuries, was treated at Dr Bridgman’s residence before being moved to his home on Massachusetts Avenue.

Irving Brown William H. Brown Call Street Jamaica Plain Bridgman Greenough Avenue Massachusetts Avenue

Cancer Cure Claim Through Absorption Method

Advertises a private cancer cure by an absorption method claiming 25 years of practice and hundreds of testimonials. Offers free initial consultation and states charges only if the case is curable and affordable to the patient.

Also Mentioned on This Page

K. of L. District 29 Central Labor Union and Building Trades Council United Hatters’ Union Union 191 Coal ‘Teamsters Market Teamsters’ Union Ecru The Colin W. Cameron William F. McCarthy John J. Fenton Teamsters’ Union James A. Haley Roofers’ Protective Union Patrick Maloney Theatrical Stage Employees’ Union James, Trueland Paperangers’ Union Charles Rodgers Carriage and Wagon Workers Dominick d’Alessandro Italian Moloney Christopher Mallen Boston Barbers’ Union Pythian Hall Park Department Association Pavers’ Union Blatchford Hall Plumbers’ Union Connor’s Grove Medfield Roofers Protective Union St. James Hall Stillman Street Stablemen's Union Stone Masons’ Union Nahant Teamsters Hay and Grain Dover Albany Streets Trackmen’s Association Water Department Employees Puritan Dental Co Maghaczon Horseshoers Frank H. McCarthy Cigarmakers Electrical Workers Daniel J. McDonald Franklin Association of Press- Feeders A. M. Huddell Philip H. Sweet Coopers’ 89 Charles Morris United Hatters’ Unions Arthur W. Clark Journeymen Barbers’ Union Christopher Malen C. F. Tomey C. E. O’donnell H. H. Pettigrew J. F. Donovan D. J. Turcott Johno Manganro J. C. Lemman John Ogilvie Mark Rich J. J D. J. Gallagher Arthur W. Watson Brookline Boston Union W. D. McIntosh Roxbury Union Fred Lavis East Boston Union J. E. Eaton Dorchester Union W. H. Walsh Brookline Union R. Arnold Cambridge Union P. J. Smyth W. J. McAvoy Malden Union J. J. Flynn Medford Union IF. K. Boomer Everett Union George Duncan Winthrop Union E. H. Marks Somerville Union L. W. Brown Revere Union C. Dexter Allston and Brighton Union W. J. Maier West Roxbury Union Max Amans Hebrew Carpenters’ Union Tess Pees Employers Apuezo Hoch DR. Witzhoff Missing Glickstern Bigamist Rebecca Soponoff Sadie Katgieff Anderson Street Muller Jerome Hurt Subway James M. Solomon Beacon Street J.s.waterman &Sons Eomeral Undertakers and Washington St Dudley Street Tel. Roxbury Shine Patrick Shine Centre Place All Saints’ Church Centre Street Sullivan Timothy J Patrick J Catherine Sylvan Oakland Street Immaculate Conception Church Holy Cross Cemetery J. Newman & Sons Corp'n Tremont St Berkeley Hall McInnes H. H. McInnes Linden Street
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