Hasty Boston meeting as Carmen's Union action looms
Boston Carmen's Union officers return from Chicago where they attended a convention and held talks with attorney James H Vahey and police strike leaders. A special meeting to decide action regarding the Boston Policemen's Union is set for Fay Hall Saturday at 8 30 PM with policemen invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
M. J. Higgins
W. J. Timmins
Boston Carmen’s Union
Chicago
Amalgamated Association of Electric and Street Railway Employees of America
James H. Vahey
John P. Feeney
John W Hurley
Association
Carmen’s Union
Boston Policemen’s Union
Fay Hall
Mr. Vahey
False raincoats sold as apparel amid rising costs
With materials and manufacturing costs up, many garments labeled as raincoats by certain stores are raincoats in name only. The practice highlights price pressures and consumer confusion in the apparel market.
Court rules Martin unfit to administer estate in Rhode Island
Supreme Judicial Court grants full bench ruling that Walter K. Martin a fortune teller is not suitable to administer Emma Angeanette Clark Martin estate. Mrs Clark a 63 year old widow married the 87 year old man in Middletown after a Paris meeting. Estate valued around 150000 with Boston holdings, kin appeal probate order naming Martin administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter K. Martin
France
Supreme Judicial Court
Emma Angeanette Clark Martin
Martin
Paris
Clark
Framingham
Newport
Middletown
Supreme Court
Rhode Island
Margaret Otis
Marion I. Otis
New York
Doubt Stands Over Brookline Firemen Charter Vote
Brookline firemen dispute a report they abandoned their charter in the A F L. They say the last meeting two nights ago voted 35 for giving up the charter and 21 against. They note 22 on vacation could alter sentiment if given a vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookline
A. F. of L
Special Show for Guards at Shubert Theatre
Shubert Theatre schedules a special evening for State Guardsmen on strike duty. The 10th Infantry Band led by Colonel Thomas F. Sullivan will perform and play at a flag raising at D Street Gymnasium in South Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shubert Theatre
10Th Infantry Regiment
Thomas F. Sullivan
D Street Gymnasium
South
Boston
Jitneys Under Review by Trolley Firms Across Cities
State regulation of jitneys is sought by trolley companies. Fall River Lowell and Taunton lack jitneys while Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway gains a clear field. Trustees claim lower fares and better service will follow with regulation and competition reduced.
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Fall River
Lowell
Taunton
Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company
The
Bay State
Eastern
Luce proposes end to exemption for labor unions in anti-trust act
Congressman Robert Luce of Waltham seeks to exclude the Boston Policemen's Union and similar groups from Clayton act exemptions. The House adopts the amendment and strikes the $200,000 DOJ appropriation for prosecuting labor officials under the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Robert Luce
Waltham
Boston Policemen’s Union
House
Department of Justice
Luce Says Amendment Affirms Police Desertion as Crime
Representative Luce addresses with an amendment declaring Boston policemen deserted their duty as described by the Governor and President. He argues public officers are agents of the people and praises city firemen for not striking, while McKenzie questions lifting law officers from anti trust protections.
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Wyman
McCarthy
A. F. of L
O’donnell
Boston Central Labor Union
Mr. McKenzie
Illinois
Luce
Italian veterans in Massachusetts back D Annunzio action at Fiume
The executive committee of Italian World War veterans in Massachusetts passed a resolution approving Gabriele d Annunzio's seizure of Fiume amid the Versailles peace stalemate. The group, tied to the Comitati d Azione ex Combattenti, sent cables praising his moves and offering aid, signaling broad Italian support in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Italy
Gabriele d’Annunzio
Fiume
dAnnunzio
Comitati d'Azione ex-Combattenti
American Legion
Versailles
Francesconi
Ciampolini
Carteni
Orlandini
Popolo di Italia
Legion
United States
Thugs Linked to Boston Strike Robberies Hit Woonsocket
In Woonsocket Rhode Island on September 19 attackers said to come from Boston and New York terrorized the city and northern Rhode Island. Eight stores were robbed in the past 24 hours amid the Boston police strike.
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Woonsocket, R. I
Boston
New York
Rhode Island
Boston Guardsman in Tenement Turmoil Spurs Mayor Inquiry
A Boston man, Charles Trachtman of 109 Adams Street, was briefly detained after trying to rob a woman near Clarendon and Commonwealth avenues. Mayor Peters ordered an inquiry into a striking police officer who ousted a naval provost guard from his tenement, with Corporation Counsel Whiteside asked to determine protections for the guard and his interests. The guard had served during the police strike and later faced eviction after being deemed unsympathetic to the police. The probe follows a clipping detailing the incident and naval authority involvement.
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Charles Trachtman
Adams Street
Milton
Massachusetts State Guard
Back Bay
State Guard
Clarendon Street
Commonwealth Avenue
Peters
Alexander Whiteside
Boston
Naval Provost Guard
Naval
Dunn
First Naval District
Naval Guard
Guar
Cambridge Armory enlistment call leads to arrest
Trachtman attempted to enlist at Cambridge Armory as Private Rankin of K Company 12th Regiment halted the process after recognizing him. Rankin alerted Back Bay police. Sergeant Murphy and a warranted officer captured Trachtman. Earlier, Trachtman and 17 year old Edward Wyght allegedly robbed a woman. Wyght was arrested, Trachtman fled. Trachtman appeared in Central Court with a hearing set for Monday.
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Trachtman
Cambridge
Rankin
K Co
12Th Regiment
Back Bay
Murphy
Edward I. Wyght
Circuit Street
Roxbury
Wyght
Central Court
Allen Addresses Weymouth Rally Endorsed by Republican Club
J Weston Allen, candidate for Attorney General, spoke at a Weymouth rally and at the Allston Brighton Republican Club meeting, noting he led the Roosevelt Club ballot and rival candidates. he cited opposition by Senate faction against progressive measures and praised figures including Ellis and Churchill.
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J. Weston Allen
Weymouth
Allston-Brighton Republican Club
Allen
Roosevelt Club
Mr. Allen
Springfield Republican
Ellis
Republican Club of
Massachusetts
Churchill
Senate
Defends Strikers at Firemen's State Meet in Worcester
Boston delegate rebukes officials over conditions leading to the Boston police strike. He urges recognition of policemen's rights, notes salary and uniform offers for new recruits, and blames authorities for the unrest. William E. Cade reelected president. other officers named.
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Boston
Firemen’s State Meet
Worcester
Massachusetts Firemen's Association
Walter Creamer
Lynn
Chambers of Commerce of
Guies
William E. Cade
Wakefield
D. Arthur Burt
Hiram R. Williamson
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Ella M. Belcher
Winthrop
Mildred Garland
Somerville
Annie M. Crocker
Harvard Men Police Duty Won’t Hurt College Standing Lowell Says
Harvard students serving in police duty in Boston will not suffer academically. President Lowell assures affected students they will maintain college standing while performing public safety duties.
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Lowell
Harvard
Boston
Noonan's Hair Petrole Tonic Ad Promises Better Hair
A Boston advertisement touts Noonan's Hair Petrole tonic made from petroleum with antiseptic, claiming odorless formula. Barbers report improving thin dry hair. price 15 cents per application or $1 per bottle through barbers druggists or department stores. Manufactured by T Noonan & Sons at 38 Portland Street.
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Noonan
T. Noonan & Sons
Portland St
Boston
Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Helped Iola Woman
Mrs Irene King of Iola Kansas reports long lasting relief from female trouble after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She praises the product for restoring health and strength and urges other women to seek confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Tola
Kansas
Lydia E. Pinkham
Irene King
West Campbell St
Iola
Pinkham Laboratory
Lydia F. Pinkam
United States
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
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Carmen
Organized Labor
Boston Social Club
Boston Policemen
Policemen’s Union
International Hall
Warren Street
Michael Lynch
Lynch
Coolidge
William H. Pierce
Crowley
Curtis
Central Union
Department
Alfred L. DeNoyer
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Metal Polishers’ International Union
U. S. Pat
Raynster
Raynsters
Browning King & Company
the Continental
Wn. Filene’s Sons Company
Kennedy's
Shubert
Adamson
Old Colony Lodge
Brotherhood of Railway
W. Fitzgerald
Pres
Police Union
D’annunzio
Navy
Armory
Eeees Eeeesv
Prrrr
Bottomly
Summer Street
Washington Street
Water Street
Mrs. King
Connor
Brookside Creamery
Brookside
Henfield
Columbia River
Fa Brookside
Crisco
Dar
Lge
Jergen’s
Lenox
Palmolive
John T.connorco
Main St
Mansfield
Washington St
Stoughton
North Main St
Brockton, Mass
Clarence W. Rowley
Five Centares
Einglewrood Ave
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