Textile Union Seeks Eight Hour Day in Riverside Meeting
In Riverside hall Sunday afternoon Textile council President Thomas Breck introduced International Textile Union leaders John Golden and Sarah A. Conboy who urged unity among workers to push for an eight hour day. Golden cited AFL per capita tax and noted gains by needle workers, while Conboy warned of long hours in textiles and urged organization to resist bosses and push for freedom from excessive shifts. Another meeting with Conroy and an ITU speaker was announced.
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Riverside Hall
Thomas Breck
Textile Council
John Golden
Sec.Treas
Sarah A. Conboy
International Textile Union of America
International Textile Union
Breck
Golden
American Federation of Labor
Paterson
N J
Miss Cowboy
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Pres. Golden
Pres. Breck
Sarah Conroy
Second Month Night Brings Tight Bowling League Standings
The league finishes its second month with A. O. H. in first but showings against K. of P. reveal vulnerability. Progressive lodge climbs to second. Holy Name and others follow as South Acton slips to fifth. Top individuals include Ed Billett and James Boulden with notable high strings and averages across M. U. Eagles K. of P A. O. H. and Holy Name.
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A. O. H. Five
K. of P
Progressive Lodge
Holy Name Club
Holy Name
South Acton
Eagles
Benedicts
James Boulden
The
Ed. Billett
Axford
G. Lynch
J. B. Lent
George Clapp
King
J. J. Murray
Co. J. Lynch
Evers
Boulden
James Lent
A.O. Hi
Clapp
J. 3. Murray
C. J. Lynch
Basles
M. Lynch
Kielinen
Moynihan
Vodaklys
A. Whalen
Piper
Willis
Coulter
Wresting Bouts Draw Large Attendance at Alka Hall
A large crowd attended the Alka Temperance hall on Main Street Saturday evening for wrestling bouts under the Kanto Athletic club with Independent Finnish Pas tern Athletic association sanction. Local refs John Nokalinen and Henry Lehto, and Carl Saavanen of Lanesville, oversaw a keen four class meet featuring Worcester Quincy and town entrants.
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Alka Temperance Hall
Main St
Kanto Athletic Club
Finnish Pastern Athletic Association
John Nokalinen
Henry Lehto
Carl Saavanen
Lanesville
Worcester
Quincy
Laneseville
Axel Tervo
W. Pettilla
Track and field Gains Noted in School Sports Calendar
The article notes track and field were overlooked in the high school sports calendar. It suggests there is material for both branches that could be developed for future coverage.
Dr True's Elixir Promoted for Worms in Children
For over 60 years Dr True's Elixir has been the standard remedy for worms stomach disorders and constipation for children and adults. A Houston Texas reader praises its effectiveness and it is sold by dealers at 36c 50c and 1.00 with free advice.
Local betting odds misfire in Willard Moran bout
Sports observers expected Willard to defeat Moran decisively and avoid backlash, but the outcome left bettors disappointed as the anticipated result failed to materialize.
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Willard
Moran
Tax outlook perplexes Maynard board of assessors
Maynard faces a tough budgeting year as the board weighs keeping the tax rate steady against funding town needs. Last year’s levy was about 87 000. this year projected at 92 000 with liquor licenses adding revenue but property losses from American Woolen Co. reorganization may offset gains.
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Board of Assessors
American Woolen Co
Massachusetts
Maynard
Boxer Keeler Shines In Lowel Bout Under Pseudonym
A Lowell youth fighting under the nom de plume Frank Keeler wins over Young Leblanc of Lawrence in Lowell on Friday night. Keeler lands solid blows in the third round after a partly contested start and forces a countout as Leblanc backs to his corner thinking the bell rang.
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Frank Keeler
Lowell Sun
Young LeBlanc
Lawrence
Lowell
Keeler
Leblanc
Proposed Salary Increases Stir Confusion in Town
The town faced confusion over proposed teacher pay raises as the school appropriation stood at 35 500. Town records show 1915 pay rates ranged from 8 46 to 10 38 weekly with 575 to 475 yearly, while increases sought include 50 to seven top earners and 25 to 21 others. A promised 600 maximum from a decade ago was never paid.
Library circulation set to rise with monthly increases
Circulation climbs as 405 books checked out on a recent Saturday, a record. Trustees decide to raise the tally monthly instead of large annual boosts, aiming to sustain growing interest in library holdings.
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Spurr
Revere
Concord
Continental
Ladies Aid Society
Congregational
Methodist Church of
Riverside Cooperative Asso
NEW England Telephone
F. J. Bennett
Eaton’s
Market Nason Street
John W. Raymond Hubbard
Tel
Mass
M. Pentilla Ist
Saastanonen
A. Saaranen
J. Pentilla
Fitchburg
Luoma
J. Leo Comeau
Nason St
Ingorac
New England Trust Company
United States
James R. H. Arthur Adams
Prederick W. Allen
Henry N. Marr
Thomas B. Eaton
Edward B. Ladd
Boston
Middlesex Laundry
Parker Street
Vancouver
South Acton Coal and Lumber . Co
J.P. Fletcher
SOS
Assabet Institution
Maynard, Mass
Brin
W. W. Oliver
Commonwealth Ave
Concord Jct
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