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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1916
Page
4
The government posts a bulletin inviting US citizens to work at the Charlestown navy yard. A large number of laborers are wanted and applicants should report at once to the Labor Board in building No 5 at the navy yard.
The government plans to employ several hundred male stenographers and typewriters with salaries between 840 and 1000 dollars. If 85 percent of the target is reached, starting salaries may reach 1200 dollars. Examinations occur monthly in 400 leading cities except December. A September 2% exam fills a rural carrier vacancy in Hingham Plymouth County open to male residents.
Lively times for youngsters as they prepare for school. Wolf’s, “My Clothier,” corner Hanover and Portland streets, offers a splendid heavyweight fall suit with extra pants for 4.98 dollars and includes Legal Stamps with every purchase.
The Massachusetts Civil Service Commission announced competitive exams in Boston and statewide for October through January 1917. Openings include brick mason at Haskell Institute Kansas, quartermaster shipfitter in Charlestown, junior structural engineer, and various laborer, stenographer, clerical, and prison watchman roles.
On a Gloucester to Boston voyage the launch of a Gloucester steamer lost engine amid heavy seas two miles east of Graves Light. Captain Linnekin directed the rescue and towed the 80 foot craft to the Boston docks, saving four crewmen from Revere.
John W. Welch of 291 Essex Street Salem fell overboard from the Boston and Maine railroad yard in the early hours yesterday. He was rescued from the water by yard conductor William Deming and transported to Massachusetts General Hospital.
Massachusetts State AFL to open its 31st annual convention at Springfield Auditorium at 10 this morning. Expect addresses from prominent labor figures and representatives of the Industrial Accident Board the Board of Labor and Industries the Minimum Wage Commission and the League to Enforce Peace.
President Joseph Hunt chairs the four day gathering with Mayor Stacy to welcome labor representatives. More than 860 delegates from 120000 workers are expected as Samuel Gompers may miss the talks due to New York labor troubles. Boston delegates travel to Haynes hotel hub for headquarters and badges.
After morning proceedings delegates will attend a clambake and entertainment at River Side Park where electioneering against current office holders is expected during the festive gathering. Boston Bartenders Union plans to resume its winter meeting schedule October 8 with meetings on the second and fourth Sundays. The Amalgamated Society of Engineers completed planning for a statewide organizing drive to begin within a week to ten days, starting with Quincey.
Bakers' Union 7 installed officers for the new term at a meeting. J Walter Mullen of the Boston Central Labor Union warned delegates lacking updated credentials may be barred from seating at the next C S U meeting. Old Colony Todge of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks met at 694 Washington Street. Coal Teamsters Union 68 instructed delegates for the State Branch A S of L convention on local matters to be addressed.
Two children were rescued from a brick building on the third floor after a fire reported early evening. Fire crews brought them to safety and no serious injuries were listed. Local responders worked to contain the flames and secure the scene.
Friends of Toney Reagan of East Boston celebrated his recent ring battle with Mike Crowley by presenting him a large silver loving cup at a private East Boston residence.
Last night a closet fire near South Street Somerville forced evacuation. Patrolman Patrick Kinnery climbed a ladder and saved two children, Antonio Tassinari age 4 and Amelia Tassinari age 3, from the room. loss totaled 50 dollars amid great excitement in the neighborhood.
At a regular meeting of Local 100 National Federation of Post Office Clerks in Quincy yesterday a vote of thanks was given Congressman Teter I Tague for his support in favorable legislation. Nominations were set for October including President James A Waters delegate to the State Convention vice president J A Kelly secretary M Sullivan and others with several delegates to the Central Labor Union.
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