Garment Workers Vote to Continue Strike Indefinitely
In Wells Memorial Hall 600 members of Garment Workers' Union 1 voted to keep their strike going for an open shop, despite the Clothing Contractors' Association rejecting a closed shop petition. About 1200 garment workers are on strike, five weeks in, with the contractors insisting on open shop and refusing union recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clothing Contractors’ Association
Garment Workers’ Union 1
Wells Memorial Hall
Contractors’ Association
Eyewitness Tells Why Japs Beat Russians at Motien Pass
A Washington Chronicle correspondent describes the Motienling action on July 17 near Motien Pass. He contrasts Japanese quick, flexible tactics and light equipment with Russian volley fire, heavy packs, and rigid formations, praising Japanese initiative and officer leadership while noting Russian bravery. General Kuroki and staff were observed nearby.
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Motien Pass
Motienling
East
Europe
Fifty Years Of Success In Father Johns Medicine Story
Fifty years ago an eminent specialist prescribed Father Johns Medicine for the late Rev Fr John O Brien of Lowell Mass It derives its name from him It is not a patent medicine and is free from opium morphine or poisonous drugs It strengthens the body Prevents pneumonia and consumption Cures bronchitis asthma and all throat and lung troubles Guaranteed.
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Father John
John O’brien
Lowell
Mass
Russian Sea Rover at San Francisco
The Lena, a Russian transport under Captain Berlinsky, docked at Union Iron Works in San Francisco for repairs after 31 days from Vladivostok via Bayaria and Sakhalin Islands. Officials say engines and boilers need work while an officer hinted the Lena is on a cruising mission to seize contraband vessels, notably the steamship America from Toyo Kisen Kaisha, now in Hong Kong.
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San Francisco
Lena
Berlinsky
Vladivostok
Bayaria
Sakhalin Islands
Union Iron Works
Sena
America
Toyo Kisen Kaisha
Orient
Hong Kong
Japanese Losses in Liaoyang Reach 17539
A Tokio despatch reported by the Japanese legation sets Liaoyang battle casualties at 17,539, including 136 officers killed and 464 wounded. The right army under Kuroki suffered 4,866 losses, the center under Oku 4,993, and the left under Nodzu 7,681.
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Washington
Tokio
Liaoyang
Kuroki
Oku
Nodzu
Savagery vs Modern Science in Far East War
Report from Liayong and Chefco on wartime tactics. Russians evacuated Liayong leaving dum-dum bullets captured by Japanese, violating Hague ban. A Chinese observer from Port Dalny says Japanese air ships, cigar shaped with a car, aid Port Arthur operations with efficient propulsion and mobile observation capabilities.
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Far East
Chefco
Port Arthur
Port Dalny
Viceroy Alexieff Resigns in Far East Crisis
St Petersburg Sept 11 Viceroy Alexieff is said to have offered his resignation to the Czar due to the military situation in the Far East. Kuropatkin, long opposed to Alexieff, has urged recall and criticised delaying reinforcements, with dispatches showing him taking control of matters. A formal acceptance is expected after a brief delay.
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ST. Petersburg
Alexieff
Far East
Kuropatkin
Japan
Russia
Manchuria
Baltic Fleet Sails for Libau and Far East
The Baltic fleet under Vice-Admiral Rojestvensky sailed from Cronstadt toward Libau with aim to reach the far east. The voyage will take at least 70 days including coaling delays, after which Manchurian ports may be closed by ice.
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Cronstadt
Rojestvensky
Libau
Far East
Czar Calls Out Reserve Force Across Multiple Districts
St Petersburg dispatch reports the Emperor mobilizing reserve troops in 22 circuits of Kherson Bessarabia Kherson region and Taurida under Odessa district and calling up reserve officers across the empire.
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Czar
ST. Petersburg
Kherson
Bessarabia
Hekaterinoslav
Taurida
Odessa
Polish Bride Says Let Him Go After Husband Leaves
Marie Verboski, eight weeks married and described as handsomest Polish woman in Boston, says her husband Frank Verboski left for Lumza, Poland after moving to 81 Salem Street. He was a baggage handler at the South terminal. police were asked to arrest him but later asked to do nothing upon learning he had departed.
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Marie Verboski
Frank Verboski
Boston
Post
Lumza
Poland
Salem Street
South Terminal
Recapture Liaoyang Sought as Kuropatkin Returns
Sept 12 General Kuropatkin returns to Mukden after inspecting fortifications at Tie Pass. Russian retreat continues with heavy losses as Japanese marksmen attack. Chinese bandits disrupt traffic between Sinmintin and Mukden. Bennett Burleigh notes Japanese conduct and discipline amid fierce fighting.
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Mukden
Tapingshen
Sinmintin
Bennett Burleigh
Democrats See Gains in Maine
Augusta Maine September 11 Democrats anticipate a heavy cut in the Republican majority in the state election tomorrow The Republicans claim 18000 majority compared with 33000 last presidential year when Governor John F Hill defeated Sam Lord of York County Democrats who have Cyrus W Davis of Waterville against William T Cobb of Rockland say anything less than 35000 Republican majority must be Democratic gains An unusually large vote is expected as both parties have worked hard Prohibitionists also active Cobb supports rigid enforcement of the prohibitory liquor law Leading issues are alleged Republican extravagance and the submission of the prohibitory liquor law to the people
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Augusta
John F. Hill
Sam Lord
York Coune Ty
Cyrus W. Davis
Waterville
William T. Cobb
Rockland
Cobb
Maine
Steam Fitters Strike Paralyses 33 Shops Citywide
Four hundred and twenty members of Steam Fitters Union 22 will strike at over 33 shops, idling about 2650 helpers. The walkout follows employers' refusal to sign the closed shop agreement. Union meeting at 18 Kneeland Street yesterday unanimously voted to strike. helpers back the action.
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Steam Fitters’ Union 22
Steam Fitters’ Union
Kneeland Street
Stabat Mater to Be Rendered at St Marys Church Endicott
At St Marys Church Endicott Street Sunday evening Oct 16 Rossini Stabat Mater to be performed by the church choir with a 25 piece orchestra. The boys choir will also sing the benediction service. The event is directed by organist Miss Mary Barr who is preparing the expanded choir.
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St. Mary’s Church
Endicott Street
Mary Barr
Water Workers Charge Officials With Unfairness
At a meeting of Water Workers Department Union 6356 the members voted to alert the Central Labor Union and the State Branch of the A F of L about unfair treatment by City Hall officials. They protest ongoing wrong conditions and claim the department is forcing men to work for single pay despite a prior practice of time and a half.
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Water Workers’ Department Union
Central Labor Union
A. F. of L
Philo Celtic Society Opens Season at 6 Whitmore Street
The Philo Celtic Society opened its season at 6 Whitmore Street under J A Hickey. M Mulroy led the advanced class and Mr Lane supervised the Irish history class. Lane focuses on Ireland’s early independence while Mulroy handles writing, grammar, and correspondence. The president praised the Irish League for its language plank supporting national independence.
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Philo-Celtic Society
Whitmore Street
J. A. Hickey
M. Mulroy
Lane
Ireland
Somerville Tubeworkers Strike Seeks Boston Aid
Labor leaders in Boston urge support for 5380 Somerville tubeworkers on strike. An appeal signed by President Frank H McCarthy and Secretary Henry Abrahams asks Boston trade unionists to back the strikers.
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Boston
Somerville
Frank H. McCarthy
Henry Abrahams
Labor union meetings show wage and benefit actions in Dexter Hall
Labor Notes reports multiple union activities including Sanitary and Street Cleaning Department Union 149 voting $50 in sick benefits, and a reception for International President Cornelius P Shea at a Coal Teamsters and Handlers' Union meeting. A committee of 80 backs the bakers’ strike for union label bread, while the State A F L convention delegate Nicholas J Nally is chosen.
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Dexter Hall
International
Cornelius P. Shea
Brotherhood of Teamsters
Coal Teamsters and Handlers’ Union
Nicholas J. Nally
A. F. of L
Lynn
Church Alliance For the Advancement of Labor
Tube Workers
Somerville
Boston Building Trades Council
Bay State Lodge of the Brotherhood of Railroad Carmen of America
Jefferson Hall
Albany Street
Murphy
Byrne
Fall River
Longshoremen's Trade Council
Boston Longshoremen’s Provident Union
John Downey
Provident Union
Boston Bartenders’ Union 77
International Union
Jeremiah J. Sullivan
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
Washington Street
Eugene J. O’connor
W. M. Laine
J. B. Gatin
Michael J. Reidy
J. J. McGarty
Patrick J. Haggerty
J. F. Walker
J. A. Coughlin
E. A. Herbert
C. A. Hart, J. F. Nihan and
B. E. Pray
Woman shoots theater man in New York hotel quarrel
Warren J. Ferguson, 38, a theatrical advance agent, lies dying in New York Hospital from a bullet wound suffered at the Metropolitan Hotel. A young woman, calling herself Mrs. Gertrude Roberts though admitting it fake, is under arrest and says Ferguson attacked her. she claims she fired to frighten him. Ferguson would not accuse her.
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New York
Warren J. Ferguson
New York Hospital
Metropolitan Hotel
Broadway
Gertrude Roberts
Ferguson
Eight Drown After River Steamer Collision Near Philadelphia
The Dela ware River steamer Columbia collided with a launch about 10 miles north of Philadelphia, sinking the small boat and killing eight of its twelve occupants. Survivors pulled from the water include Thomas Dunn and his wife, who were rescued after he saved her from the darkness. Captain Campbell called the crash unavoidable.
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Philadelphia
Columbia
Bristol
Penn
Here
Thomas
Train wreckers strike again in Georgia
A Seaboard Airline derailment near Ogeechee killed fireman Gabe Polite and injured Engineer Arden and Express Messenger Littleton after an open switch and broken lock were found. Authorities offer a $500 reward and bloodhounds hunt for the perpetrators, likening the incident to yesterday’s Rocky Ford derailment.
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Savannah
Atlanta
Seaboard
Ogeechee
Rocky Ford
Gabe Polite
Macon
Arden
Littleton
Firecracker disrupts Westminster Abbey service
A firecracker exploded during a morning service in Westminster Abbey, triggering a near panic as the congregation rushed to the doors. Rev Canon Duckworth calmed worshippers, and it was revealed the act bore the label of a Kensit fanatical adherent. the culprit escaped in the confusion.
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London
Westminster Abbey
Canon Duckworth
John Kensit
C. T. A. U. Plans Big Parade in Roxbury
The Catholic Total Abstinence Union of the Boston archdiocese held its quarterly meeting in Catholic Union Hall. It announced a parade in Roxbury on Oct 8 to mark Father Mathew’s birth anniversary. 152 delegates from 42 societies attended, with 25 societies preparing for the parade and St Patrick’s T A and L Society organizing entertainment. A committee on constitutional amendments was formed with members from Malden Lowell Cambridgeport Roxbury Rockland Boston and other locales.
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Catholic Total Abstinence Union
Archdiocese of Boston
Catholic Union Hall
Roxbury
Father Mathew
Apostle of
Temperance
Otho T. O’leary
Maurice Dineen
Malden
Edward F. Slattery
Lowell
P. H. Quinn
Cambridgeport
Agnes Kelleher
Rockland
Mary Hurley
Boston
Thomas F., Fhelan
St. Patrick’s T. A. and
L. Society
George L. Hunt
T. J. Boland
Lynn
C. Callahan
Norwood
M. J. Concannon
D. J. Lucey
Melrose
Mary A. Mullen
Charlestown
Annie Sullivan
Mrs. Miley
Lizzie Laydon
Brockton
Bleiler Joins Race For Eighth Senate Nomination
Republican nomination in the eighth senatorial district sees Bleiler in the running despite a Saturday omission. He has many supporters at work and is confident of success.
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Bleiler
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Winter Street
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Boylston St
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Winter ST
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