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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1911

Page

2

Aviators Demand Safer Course For Big Interstate Race

George Beatty and Eugene Ely lead a protest over the course for the interstate race, demanding safer landing places in case of accident. Sopwith and other fliers warn the course is too perilous and press for a postponement or relocation of the Boston Light event.

George Beatty Wright Flier Eugene Ely Curtiss Thatcher New York Grahame-White Ely Ito Sopwith England Neponset Dorchester Bay Daniel Quinn Globe F. C. Dole Harvard-Boston New England Telephone & Telegraph Co Atlantic Messrs Beatty

Mystery in Barn Near Cambridge Man Dies

William F. Cunningham, manager of a contracting firm, died yesterday in a barn behind his Cambridge home at 54 Ellery street. Companion Benjamin A. Young, reported drinking in the barn, is held at Cambridge Relief Hospital as authorities investigate. A second man, Benjamin A. Young of Everett street Somerville, crawled from the scene with a broken leg claiming a fall from a hay mow.

William F. Cunningham Ellery Street Cambridge Benjamin A. Young Young Cambridge Relief Hospital Everett Street Somerville Cunningham Margaret E. White

Mass Labor Parade Routes Through City to Common

Supporters of M Namara lead a large labor parade from Copely Square along Boylston Street to the parade ground on the Common. Boston unions including General Teamsters and Iron Workers plan speeches by leaders such as William H. O’Brien and John Golden.

Copley Square Boylston Street Berkeley Dover Washington School City Hall Beacon State House Charles Common Charles Street

Solo Gompers to Lead Parade Guest of Honor in Boston

Solomon Gompers father of the AFL president will ride at the head of the Boston Central Labor Union division with a guard of honor from ex-presidents. The procession includes many unions from Building Trades to Barbers with detailed march order and headquarters around Copley Square.

Solomon Gompers Samuel Gompers A. F. of L Boston C. Lis U Roxbury Textile Workers’ Union Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union Union 25 Copley Square Building ‘Trades’ Division Boylston Street Dartmouth Street Massachusetts Avenue Boston C. S. A Newbury Street Marshal Murray Marshal Moriarty Dartmouth and Boylston Streets Marshal O’brien Newbury Streets Charles A. Murray Building Trades Department Division James T. Moriarty Building Trades Department John C. MacDonald Elevator Constructors’ Union United Housesmiths Bridge and Structural Tron Workers’ Union E. G. Sullivan Sheet Metal Workers’ Union Louis Harrington Painters’ Union Patrick Quinn Sign Writers’ Union John R. Lynch H. O. Pearse East Boston Brookline Electrical Workers James Nichols Engineers James J. Brennan Amalgamated Carpenters Robert Gilson Artificial Stone Cement and Asphalt Workers’ Union Martin Farrell Central Labor Union Division William H. O’brien Boston C. L. A Nathaniel H. Lannon Team Drivers Union 2 Gompers American Federation of Labor Sara A. Conboy Bunker Hill Lodge of Machinists Fred Chase Travellers’ Goods and Novelty Workers’ Union Boston Bricklayers Stone Masons’ Union Lawrence J. Cannon Building Laborers’ Union J. J. Maroney Italian Laborers' Union Dominic D'Alessandro Journeymen Horseshoers Richard J. Roche Moving Picture Operators Barbers’ Union Chris H. Mullen Harness Makers’ Union Cigar Makers’ Union Eward Broders James A. DeBell MacNamara Park Department Employees’ Union Oot John I. MeiKernan Commandner

Girl Sinks To Death On Crowded Bathing Raft

In Holland a crowded raft on the reservoir sank drowning Louise D. Palmer 14 till, 14 year old of Fishdale. Other girls were rescued as the body was recovered.

Holland Holland Reservoir Louise D. Palmer Fishdale Palmer

Wool Buyer Putnam of Newton Dead at 53

Frederick H. Putnam noted wool buyer in Boston trade died at his Newton home after nearly two years of illness. Born December 1 1857 in Norwood he was descendant of General Israel Putnam. He lived in Newton with wife and children.

Putnam Newton Frederick H. Putnam Boston Upland Road Norwood Israel Putnam Massachusetts Institute of Technology Eiot Lodge of Masons Jamaica Club Eliot Club Beacon Club of T Ves

Foss Recall Returns Order In Union Leaders Case

Governor Foss recalls requisition papers for Louis Brooks of the Cloak and Skirtmakers Union 56 and Nathan Berman on charges of conspiracy to destroy property in Hebron Connecticut. No hearing has been held yet. a hearing is promised tomorrow as Dyche pledges full union backing and vows to pursue appeals if needed.

Foss Frothingham Swift Louis Broox Nathan Berman Cloak and Skirtmakers’ Union 56 Hebron Conn John C. Dyche Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Unions Boston Joint Council of the Organization Jonn Peeney Dyche International Union New York

Labor Notes Parade Staff and Unions Round Roxbury Event

Roxbury unions plan a parade with staff for President Sarah A. Conboy and International President John Golden. New members, protest buttons, and parade readiness involve Team Drivers Union 25 and several other locals. A restroom of details covers wage talks, pension law education, and lineup logistics for Brewery Workers Union 29 and General Teamsters Union 379.

General Teamsters Harry P. Jennings Cornelius J. Sullivan C. F. Lundy John M. Gillispee Blacksmiths Edward F. Ryan Cloak and Skirt Makers Ladies’ Garment Workers L. Kalish Paving Department Union James P. Timilty Public Grounds Department Union Joseph P. Kilday Union McNamara C. IL. Ua Dover Albany He & Be BE Union 70 Thomas J. Buckley Roxbury Rank EF Morse W. ©. Tirrell Matthew TL Kelly John A. Lynch Joseph P. Shea Draw and Bridge Brewery Workers’ Union John Harney William F. Fitzgerald Sheet Metal Workers’ Union Louis Harrington

Clovers of Roxbury Meet Cubs of Jamaica Plain for Deciding Championship

The Clovers of Roxbury and the Cubs of Jamaica Plain clash in the deciding game for the league title at the National League grounds this morning after each side won a game, setting up a sharp championship finish.

Clovers Roxbury Cubs Jamaica Plain

Arsenal Men Plan Mass Meeting At Watertown Arsenal

A committee of tradesmen at the Watertown Arsenal calls a mass meeting for all workers Thursday night at Phoenix Hall on Washington Street. The meeting’s purpose is unclear but may relate to the Taylor scientific business system and the recent strike by 24 foundry department employees last month.

Arsenal Watertown Arsenal Phoenix Hall Washington Street Taylor “Scientific

Will Air City Men's Grievances on Wednesday

The Boston joint council of City Department Employees unions calls a special Wednesday night meeting at Vernon Hall Roxbury to air grievances from the Bath Cemetery and Public Grounds departments. The Bath union seeks restoration of double time for Sundays and holidays, Public Grounds asks for higher wages for free climbers, and Cemetery cites a foreman’s action against a member.

Bath, Cemetery and Public Grounds Boston Joint Council of City Department Vernon Hall Roxbury Bath Department Public Grounds Department Cemetery Department

Governor Deneen Hurt in Auto Accident

Governor Charles S. Deneen sustained serious injuries when he fell from a vehicle near Springfield, breaking both bones in his left ankle. He leapt onto a running board to reach the horses’ bridle to avoid a collision, then was taken to the executive mansion for treatment.

Springfield Ill Charles S. Deneen

Auto Fractures Ribs Of 4 Year Old Boy

Daniel Dhnoogue a four year old boy, son of Demmerick Dhnoogue, was struck by a car driven by William N McKenna Jr of Roslindale while playing outside his home in Quincy. He sustained three left rib fractures and was taken to Dr George M Sheahan's office then to Boston City Hospital where doctors expect recovery.

Daniel Dhoogue Demmerick Dhnoogue Glencoe Place Quincy William N. McKenna, Jr Centre Street Roslindale George M. Sheahan Quincey Boston City Hospital

Dory Found Off Tunny Pool Sparks Sea Mystery

A 114 foot centerboard dory with leg of mutton sail was found bottom up off Tunny Pool by William Dewing and W A Mabie. The anchor rope failed to touch bottom, two hand lines with hooks dangled from oarlocks, and occupants may be drowned as harbor police search nearby islands.

Beverly Tunny Pool William Dewing W. A. Mabie Jubilee Yacht Club Mr. Dewing

Deaths millstone scattered notices from Dorchester to Brewster

Death notices list multiple individuals with dates and funeral details across Dorchester Somerville Roxbury East Boston and nearby towns. Entries include Callahan Chestnut Coot Daily Dillon Donahue Donohueb Finnerty Finney Fitzgerald Flynn Gallagher McGrath Mitchell Norris Ryan Stafford Wenzler Wilkins Woodworth and others with residence, funeral times, church names, and burial places.

Callahan Dorchester Daniel Mary Callahan Dorchester Avenue St. Peter’s Church New Calvary Beacon St Somerville James Chestnut Woodlawn Coot Peter Bridget Coot South Margin Street St. Mary’s Church Endicott Street Holy Cross, Malden Children’s Hospital Boston Ruth Daily Winthrop Beach Charlies H Nellie Shirley Street Dillon Roxbury Gertrude William J. Dillon Patrick F Mary Kelly Fenwood Road Roexbury Dunreath Street St. Joseph’s Church Manchester by-the-Sea Donahue Richard Francis Richard Delia Donahue Calvary Cemetery Finnerty Edward J Mary Finnerty Burns West End William Goodwin Olney Street St. Peter's Church Meeting House Hill Old Calvary Cemetery Sacramento Finney Ydarry Finney Elizabeth Finney McCann Fast Newton Street Church of the Immaculate Conception Fitzgerald Michael J Mary F. Fitzgerald Harriett Flynn Dennis Margaret McGrath Sullivan Sumner Street Miitchell South Boston Mary John J Mary Mitchell Mulrey Second Street Worcester Norris Catherine Patrick Norris Chelsea Street Sacred Heart Church Ryan Belmont John Katherine Ryan Kenney Ocean Avenue Revere Mass Immaculate Conception Church California Wenzler Barbara Wenzler East Eighth Street Holy Trinity Church Shawmut Avenue Fen Wilkins G. Wilkins Lexington Cemetery Woodworth At_ Brewster Alfred S. Woodworth Emmanuel Church Newbury Street

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Quincy Boulevard Squantum Street Frank E. Burrell iQuincy J. Dudley Sturrock Pommy Gertrude May Sopwith Sturrock Nashua Providence Agricultural Society Narragansett Park Ovington Lewiston Moon Island Flats M’namara International J. J. McNamara Bridge and Structural Iron Workers’ Union Iron Workers’ Union Boston Central Labor Union A. A. Berle Shawmut Shawmut Congregational Church, John F. Butler of Buffalo and Michael J. Young John Golden Fall River United Textile Workers’ Union O’brien Bostonn Carden Arlington ST George Boeck John J. Fenton Berkeley ST C. Neilson McCabe Girl Rafi LABOR Air City Gov. Deneen Mike Wilson Bros Scollay Sq Rogers Waltham Watches Wilson Soolkay Dory U.S. Waterman & Sons Incorporated Dudley Street Frank S. Waterman George H. Waterman Marconi, Telegraph and Rose Crosx Council Knights OF Columbus Michael J. Fitzgerald West Cottagix Street B. M. T. Ryan
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