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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1919
Page
8
The governor and labor leader exchange sharp lines as Gompers accuses police curbs of suppressing rights. Boston officials seek restraint while Curtis warns of unrest amid Harvard and State Street opposition mobilized. The dispute centers on police authority and maintaining order during a potential strike.
Labor groups in Boston discuss a potential one day strike with unions pledging support and leaders traveling to New York for talks with national figures. McCarthy and O'Donnell are among those coordinating with police and labor organizations ahead of the Central Labor Union meeting.
A Boston labor gathering denounces Police Commissioner Curtis and state officials for alleged anti labor actions. The Boston Bartenders' Union Local 77 urges support for the Boston Policemen's Union, condemns Chamber of Commerce and city leaders, and claims defense of democracy and order. John W. Conley assigns blame to Governor Coolidge, Mayor Peters, and Curtis for recent unrest and political manipulation. The speakers accuse capital of exploiting labor and call for ready support from workers to protect citizens.
Mayor Peters says no trouble expected in the fire department as he prepares to announce a wage increase for first grade policemen and firemen. City Auditor Mitchell supplied figures on the payroll impact, with data reviewed after a lengthy study at the mayor’s Jamaica Plain home.
The Very Rev. Serafino Simino reports moves among Franciscan priests. Anacletus moves from East Boston to St. Anthony's New York. Lenzi shifts from East Cambridge to New York. Vincensinus becomes pastor at East Cambridge. Castellano departs New York for St. Leonard's North End. Schiavone goes from North End to New York. Befarini named master of novices at St. Anthony's Catskills. Luciano returns to chaplaincy at Pittsburg Hospital. Schiavone is noted as a Boston native.
An agreement between Hotel and Railroad News Company executives and Newspaper Wagon Drivers' Union 259 sets a five dollar daily wage for teamsters. The workers, now in local 259, shift to two crews of seven and eight hours replacing the former split shift. International Brotherhood of Teamsters organizers have sought to unionize these employees for 13 years.
Mayor Creamer warned that any Lynn policeman joining the American Federation of Labor or affiliated with outside labor groups would be dismissed. The statement came after a Boston conference with Governor Coolidge and Attorney General Wyman. He said no objection to the Police Relief Association but barred strikes and walkouts.
Boston Local 100 delegates spent over three hours voicing support for city police at Quincy House. They unanimously approved sympathy and pledged moral and financial aid to the police union, sending resolutions to Governor Coolidge and other officials for immediate reinstatement of officers as outlined by President Gompers.
Large crowd from diverse backgrounds attended the New York funeral for Solomon Gompers father of AFL president Samuel Gompers who died last week in Boston. Six grandchildren served as pallbearers and Hand-In-Hand Society members were honorary pallbearers. Dr Edward Lissman led services at a funeral parlor and interment followed at Washington Cemetery in Brooklyn.
General Parker, last night in Boston, noted calm weather and quiet streets. He spoke warmly of locals but mentioned a personal concern after receiving a French military saddle his nephew did not return.
General Parker reports 420 soldiers in Boston with a recruiting push as 50 sailors join Gloucester company. Cavalry numbers near 100, huts on the Common opened for troops, police horses loaned, and shifts established from 8 to 4, 4 to 12, and 12 to 8 to ease workload.
Police Superintendent Crowley, active during the strike, helped arrest a disruptor on Concord and Washington. His son, Court Officer Arthur Crowley, assisted as they escorted the man to City Hall station for safekeeping. Crowley has led patrols through Broad Street for looting incidents and confrontations with hoodlums.
Madrid dispatch reports former Austrian emperor Charles and his family expected to arrive at the Marz de la Paz palace in Santander for repairs and associated events. The date is not fully clear in the fragment.
A middle aged man assaulted Miss Sally B. Fales on Massachusetts Avenue near Boylston Street. Lieutenant George H. Cleaver and Corporal Fred O. Tanner of the 12th Regiment detained him until police took custody. He was sent to the Psychopathic Hospital after examination by Dr. Walter Sherwood. The suspect identified himself as John Meloy of 485 Massachusetts Avenue.
A 60 year old woman was beaten and robbed after a struggle inside her home. One attacker left his coat behind in the kitchen, leading to the discovery of a poll tax bill. Brothers Robert E. Davis and Jesse G. Davis, aged 21 and 27, were arrested, identified by the victim, and held for arraignment in Quincy District Court.
Early dawn assault on Mrs. Jensen left her with severe injuries after two youths broke in at Weymouth Acres. They fled with 43 in cash, leaving a coat bearing the name Rob ert HB. Davis. Detectives traced and arrested Robert and Jesse Davis. both denied involvement as Mrs. Jensen may be unable to testify today.
Police action and brick barrages did not stop dancing at the Lenox and Brunswick hotels. L. C. Prior reports windows shattered and gangs patrolled, yet dancers kept the jazz alive with armed guards at the lobbies and corridors.
Yesterday in police circles the question dominated talks will absent members regain their jobs if the strike ends. Most superiors say no while strikers remain hopeful. Friends of the strikes from within the department report exhausted hope despite signs seeming to point against reinstatement.
In Pemberton square officials debate reappointing striking policemen. Superior officers reject leniency, promoting four sergeants to lieutenants and creating four patrol vacancies. The civil service may recruit Massachusetts A. H. men, while strikers risk never wearing the uniform again.
The Boston Sunday Post Magazine unveils a fiction series opening with Providence by Will Payne, touted as a landmark introduction from a top author. The feature highlights Payne as a leading voice and previews the forthcoming installments in the acclaimed serial.
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