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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1907
Page
11
In a Chicago venue, operators expect a conference outcome soon as a resale is considered. The source notes a Gotham end in trouble, with a shaft of issues identified and awaiting resolution.
In New York a local telegraphers union holds a heated meeting delaying strike action as national figures led by Samuel Gompers Samuel Small and Ralph M Easley plan a Chicago conference with U S Labor Commissioner Charles P Neill to seek a settlement between telegraph companies and workers ahead of possible nationwide action.
Frank Sperzil found James Dougherty at the Surprise Eagle shaft in Gaylord and Curtis. Dougherty died after a 40 foot fall under suspicion of robbery and possible drugging. Coroner and inquest to probe foul play amid six men seen drinking near the shaft.
The Second Montana annual shoot on Fort Harrison ended with Glendive taking the team trophy from Bozeman. Medalists included J H Brass and FE Hirsch of Helena, Reavis of Bozeman, and D Terry of Big Timber. The Montana team, led by Adjt. Gen. W W Alderson, departs for Camp Perry, Ohio to compete nationally.
Chicago reports a nationwide and Canadian walkout by commercial telegraphers. National Secretary Russell says the strike will be universal within 24 hours after New York action, with union members refusing to work alongside nonmembers. About 4,500 now striking, 300 new recruits joined.
Chicago on August 11 reports all union commercial telegraphers employed by both telegraph companies across the United States have begun coordinated action. The move consolidates bargaining power and signals potential widespread disruptions in telegram services nationwide.
Omaha, Aug. 11. Telegraphers strike escalates as every union member walks out along with several non-union workers. A union meeting with 80 members set strike headquarters in the Board of Trade building to organize daily reports. Companies report light Sunday business and handling of only urgent telegraphs with indefinite delays. A Monday morning test looms as both sides prepare to show strength while leased wires remain untouched.
Washington August 11 Telegraphers threaten a walkout if assigned to non union wires. The local union seeks a 15 percent raise an eight hour day and equal pay for women. International backing is promised and 10 percent of 215 operators are expected to strike tomorrow.
Washington local of the Commercial Telegraphers voted narrowly to delay action until managers of Western Union and Postal are approached to secure identical concessions.
Both sides in the Colorado South ERN strike claim the advantage as negotiations stall and legal options loom. Leaders from the involved unions and management refuse comment while workers contemplate escalating actions.
Denver reports indicate eight coal trains moved from Trinidad to Pueblo with one freight each way between Pueblo and Denver and one south to Texline amid the Colorado & Southern walkout. Union leaders vow to press for concessions while Rio Grande officers refuse comment.
Secretary of the Interior Garfield and Reclamation Chief Newell departed El Paso at nine this morning by special train toward Belen New Mexico with Garfield then heading to Indian Territory.
Hot Springs Arkansas hosts hundreds of union printers for the fifty third International Typographical Union session. Delegates and guests may total around 2000, with welcoming addresses by local leaders and a Lynch Bramwood-Told report noting constant growth and finances.
Delegates have begun arriving for the eighth annual National Society Army of the Philippines reunion in Kansas City. Six generals plan to attend as veterans and Twentieth Kansas Volunteer Infantry members join events from Tuesday through Friday including a parade, a public meeting, a banquet, and an excursion to Fort Leavenworth and the national soldiers home.
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