Weavers Strike Ties Up Massachusetts Mills
A 1919 strike in Massachusetts begins with a walkout by weavers over dues and union recognition. Local 771 supports non-union workers while Amalgamated Textile Workers organize nearby mills. Gates close, mills brace for possible long disruption as officials seek nationwide settlement terms.
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Notes on the Strike and union actions at Colonial Hall
A meeting of the weavers reported Vice President Mc Mahon found the strike illegal and the union had acted lawfully. The Kaleva Cooperative will not allow the Amalgamated Textile Workers use of their hall or Socialist meetings. A brief street confrontation over a card room was noted, with one worker refusing a striker’s job. Six spinner households remain, including a cottage with electric tents and town water near a church and library.
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Marm Murray Heads Committee for New Local Association
Maj Murray of this town is named chairman to organize a new association with Marmies serving as the group’s focus. The appointment was announced in the week with details limited to the committee leadership.
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Caddy relic draws visitors to famed wartime auto
Miss Minnie Crosby hosts guests at Bedford Street as the famed Cfillac auto, a long serving relic with service stripes and chevrons, draws visitors. The car has covered over 90 000 miles in the United States and Europe and remains a sturdy war horse in ceremonies.
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Concord Junction Married Sunday
Miss Mabellan and Alpheric order were united in marriage on Sunday in Concord Junction, as reported by local observers.
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Marriage of Miss Gertrude McBurnie and Charles McBurnie
Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock in the parish house of Help of Christians church the ceremony was performed by Rev Myles D Kiley. The bride wore a blue suit and hat with blue accessories while Miss Gertrude McBurnie acted as bridesmaid. After a reception at the bride's home the couple departed by auto for Woonsocket. Upon returning they will reside with the bride's parents. Both families are well regarded in the Strathmore mill community where the groom is employed.
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Myles D. Kiley
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Charles’ McBurnie
Forcier
Strathmore Mill
Miss Rodman Remembered by Concord Community
Miss Mary Rodman Hussey, longtime Concord resident and former Bedford note, was active in Trinity Episcopal church and the Concord Woman's Club. She visited state libraries and supported local libraries, with a life rooted in New England towns and family ties to Alfred Rodman Hussey of Lowell. Funeral services were held. interment followed at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. The article notes wine history tracing cultivation from Armenia and Pontus to ancient civilizations.
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