A F of L Head Criticizes Governor Foss At State Meet
At the Massachusetts State Branch convention in Fall River the A F of L president E S Alden of Holyoke condemned Governor Foss for labor law enforcement delays and the Bureau of Labor and Industries. He urged action to enforce laws, criticized Hyde Park strike handling, and called for reforms including a single legislative agent and council oversight. Membership and finances showed gains with 112 unions affiliating and a year ending balance around $2,000.
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Bureau of Labor and Industries
Alden
Hyde Park
State Board of Conciation and Arbitration
Legislative Committee
Executive Council
Convention
Japanese Warships Sent to China
The Japanese government despatched two cruisers and several torpedo boat destroyers to the Chinese coast. China has agreed in principle to Japan's demands over the killings of Japanese subjects at Nanking, but until settlement and order are restored, Japan justifies increased naval presence in Chinese waters.
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Tokio
Japan
Nanking
China
Navy Yard Relocation Debate In Boston Harbor Area
Rear-Admiral John R. Edwards report prompts talks about moving Charlestown navy yard due to space. Port of Boston officials urge site value and need for deep water access while navy yard leaders doubt a quick move. Officials consider islands or Harbor bottom dredging but emphasize the present yard’s deep water and rail access.
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John R. Edwards
United States Navy Inspection Board
Charlestown Navy Yard
Boston
Navy Yard
James T. McDonald
Port Directors
Charlestown Yard
Boston & Maine Railroad
Winthrop
Nantasket
Hingham
Republican whip Burke to retire from public life
Pierre Sept 15 Congressman C H Burke Republican whip of the House retires from public life at term end due to poor health. He declined a bid to succeed Senator Crawford after being urged to run.
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Pierre
C. H. Burke
House of Representatives
Crawford
Eleven City Flag Designs On Exhibition In Boston
Eleven designs for Boston’s proposed official flag were submitted to the Boston Columbus Day committee and placed on exhibition at 6 Beacon Street. Beginning tomorrow morning the designs will be shown at the City Club for several days as the committee aims to select a flag for future city use.
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Boston
Beacon Street
City Club
New York
Philadelphia
Cleveland
St. Louis
San Francisco
Rochester
Sues for Job in Cambridge
In Cambridge, John L. Mahoney seeks a writ of mandamus to force the Cambridge school committee to grant a public hearing on his removal as superintendent of buildings and grounds. The committee claims on June 4 they voted to discontinue the office and reduce expenses, with classified service rules cited for the department.
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School Committee
Supreme Court
St Louis Drygoods Firm Leader Elias Michael Dies
Elias Michael age 59 president of a major St Louis wholesale and retail drygoods firm died at his home. Death followed a ruptured artery suffered while playing golf on Sunday afternoon. He previously led the National Wholesale Drygoods Association.
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ST. Louis
Elias Michael
Michael
National Wholesale Drygoods Association
Boy Seriously Hurt by Wagon In Manchester
A two year old boy, Stanislaus Copes of 104 North Church street, was fatally injured when he slipped while crossing a street near his home and fell under the wheels of a loaded coal wagon. The incident occurred in Manchester New Hampshire on September 15.
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Manchester
N. H
Stanislaus Copes
North Church Street
Mrs Smyth Disputes $8 A Week Living Claim
Mrs Patrick J Smyth wife of an Elevated employee who testified the family could not live on his wages objects to a domestic science expert. The expert had written in the Post on September 12 that $8 a week is sufficient for a family.
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Patrick J. Smyth
Family cannot live on eight dollars a week says Mrs Smyth
Mrs Patrick J Smyth of 31 Chipman Street Dorchester disputes a Sept 12 Post piece headlined Menu Deficient. She claims a family of six cannot be fed on 8 dollars weekly and invites callers to view her facts.
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Post
Mildred Maddocks
Army Secretary Sees Army In Best Condition Yet
Washington Sept 15 Secretary Garrison declared the army never in better condition after two months visiting major posts outside New England and several middle state stations He returned to the War Department desk to report improvements and morale across the service.
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Washington
Garrison
War Department
New England
Middle States
Revenue Cutter Tahoma Brings TB Patient to Seattle
The revenue cutter Tahoma arrived from Dutch Harbor Alaska with Frederick M. Chamberlain a National Bureau of Fisheries naturalist stricken by tuberculosis During a fur seal census on St Paul Island he was taken to Seattle for care
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Seattle
Wash
Dutch Harbor
Alaska
Frederick M. Chamberlain
National Bureau of Fisheries
St. Paul Island
Birthday of Hub Nears in Boston Celebration
Preparations for Boston s £834 birthday observance at Faneuil Hall tomorrow evening are complete. City officials and many prominent residents will attend. Mayor Fitzgerald will deliver an address after a brief historical sketch, with expectations of a lively, possibly pointed, speech.
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Boston
Vaneuil Hall
Faneuil Hall
Fitzgerald
Two Killed as Steam Tank Explodes in New Jersey Plant
In Rahway, New Jersey, a steam receiver exploded at the W. A. Clark Wire Company plant killing two oilers who were nearby. The blast sent scalding steam over workers and endangered hundreds nearby. The deaths occurred late today as the tank ruptured during operations.
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Elzabeth
N. J
W. A. Clark Wire Company
Rahway
Tried Again for Murder in Springfield Trial
Dr. Arthur B. Smith faces a second murder trial in Springfield Ohio for poisoning his first wife Florence Cavileer Smith after a prior deadlocked jury. He has been jailed without bail since last November and remarried nurse Mabel Merchant from Newton Centre Massachusetts.
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Springfield
Ohio
Florence Cavileer Smith
Arthur B. Smith
Smith
New England
Mabel Merchant
Newton Centre
Mass
Professor Arminius Vambery Dead at 82 in Budapest
Budapest report says Professor Arminius Vambery, famed traveler and Orientalist of the 19th century, died today in his 82nd year. In youth he traveled Central Asia in disguise as a dervish.
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Vambery
Hungary
Budapest
Arminius Vambery
Central Asia
The Last Gasp For Asthma Sufferers Offer
An advertisement claims asthma is a nervous disease caused by poisons in the blood and offers a free trial method to eradicate the poison, strengthen the system, and prevent future attacks. It invites readers to clip and mail a coupon with name and address.
Croxone Promises Quick Relief for Bladder and Back Aches
An advertisement touts Croxone as a cure for sleep disturbance bladder weakness backache rheumatism and related ailments. It claims the remedy reaches kidneys and joints dissolving toxins for rapid, lasting results with a money back guarantee if it fails.
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