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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1919
Page
10
Boston firemen announce through their attorney that they have not voted to strike and will not participate in any general strike. The stance blocks a citywide action by unions aligned with the Boston Central Labor Union.
Boston police centralizes command at Headquarters and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation as Chief Inspector John R. McGarr coordinates a citywide effort. Inspectors McGarr Sheehan Rooney and McCauley oversee shifts with State police and Metropolitan Park police aiding. A secret campaign targets dangerous criminals while public safety is prioritized.
John Kilbane of Cleveland defeated Frankie Burns of Jersey City by knockout in the fifth round of an eight round bout at Jersey City Baseball Park. Burns rose before ten but the referee stopped the contest as he was unable to continue.
Samuel Gompers said he would not take part in the steel strike or the Boston police strike. He canceled plans to meet union leaders in Pittsburg and had no current intention to travel to Boston. He remained silent on whether his influence would affect the September 22 steel strike or the labor capital conference with President Wilson.
Frank H. McCarthy New England organizer of the American Federation of Labor addressed the Boston Policemen's Union on strike in Fay Hall last night. He declared the AFL from President Samuel Gompers down is solidly behind the policemen in their fight to belong to a union affiliated with the AFL.
Nine tenths of Boston Central Labor Union affiliates vote to support policemen while a further tenth conducts a vote. Over 1064 striking officers attend as President McInnes leads a rally with cheers. Other unions announce strikes or referendums in solidarity, with threats and assurances from various locals.
Many young police officers have returned to their former jobs in services tied to labor movement. Several have learned the automobile trade during service and secured new positions. Two former downtown guards with strong records watched over the South station last night, others took similar opportunities.
Warren McWilliams, the new Macon police chief, resigned amid pressure from a growing police union and external tensions. Lieutenant Martin Thompson assumed command as 2000 textile workers prepared to return to work after a strike, with employees forfeiting an October bonus.
Commissioner Curtis issued two general orders at roll call. One amends Rule 40 Section 12 to allow suspension up to 30 days plus fine or other penalties for violators, creating potential reinstatement loopholes for some. The other raises entry pay to 1400 dollars from 1100, effective with police week start Thursday.
State Guardsmen from New Bedford in G Company 14th Regiment appeal for a piano for their Station 19 headquarters in Dorchester. Guard duty consumes time and the company has eager singers and players, prompting Captain William Stitt to issue the appeal.
In Chicago on September 16 Zionists of America in a brief session moved beyond routine plans to address Palestine the land of promise. They accepted the committee report on committees handling Erez Israel needs and proceeded to consider immediate actions.
A report after Brandeis and Frankfurter briefed a committee argues that Jewish Palestine needs action now. It favors malaria campaigns, land purchase, forestation, irrigation, and heavy Hebrew University funding. Development should be agricultural industrial and commercial with global Hebrew fundraising led by America.
A report on Zionist Congress proceedings shows heated discussion among English Yiddish and German speakers. A Texas critic charged railroading as delegates consider whether to recognize a single Zionist body in each country and plan to move central Zionist institutions to Palestine once political status allows.
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