Strike Closes Rail Switches Across Northwest Region
The article reports a nationwide rail switchmen strike in late November 1909, with 13 railroads affected and 2300 workers ordered out. It details wage demands, a proposed Erdman act mediation, a walkout plan for November 30, and conflicting statements from union and management about the strike’s scope and impact on traffic from the head of the lakes to the Pacific coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Knapp and Neill
Pp. m
Managers’ Committee
Switchmen
Strike Keeps Northern Pacific Rocky Mountain Division Idle
In Missoula on November 80 a North America switchmen strike halted rail traffic as no freight cars move on the Rocky Mountain division after the 6 pm tolling. The action involves local switch crews and disrupts freight handling across the division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Rocky Mountain
Northern Pacific
Switchmen’s Union of North America
Traffic Managers Devote Time 79 Through Trains
In Beattle on November 3 the switchmen union strike shut down Pacific Coast terminal yards for Northern Pacific Chicago Milwaukee Puget Sound and Great Northern railways. No freight movement, only livestock trains and intact eastbound passenger schedules. Several hundred switchmen walked out, paralyzing Seattle Tacoma Everett and Bellingham terminals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Geelock
A Great Curse of Modern Life Urine Woes and Kidney Pills
A historical advertisement extols uric acid dangers and kidney failure risks. It promotes Doan’s Kidney Pills as a cure, detailing aches and pains from uric acid buildup and citing James B. Crosswhite of Anaconda Montana praising relief and renewed trust in the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
James B. Crosswhite
Birch Street
Anaconda
Mont
Doan
Strike Hits Pacific Northwest Rail Yards
In Seattle 200 men are out with actions affecting Tacoma 100 and Everett 80. Advices from division points in the mountains indicate switchmen have obeyed the strike order and no freight is moving out of the yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Northwest
Seattle
Tacoma
Everett
Mountains
Four Switchmen Idle in Billings Yards Strike
Special Dispatch reports only four switchmen out at Billings yards amid a Northwest general strike order. About 25 switchmen work in local yards and 11 in Laurel terminal yards, with many preferring to stay for winter wages. Officers say rest remain at work. four quitters are International Switchmen’s union members amid Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Billings
Northwest
Northern Pacific
Burlington
Great Northern
Laurel
International Switchmen’s Union
The
Brotherhood of
Railway Trainmen
Montana Division Freight Strike Halts All Trains
Local switchmen at Livingston strike at 7 PM leaving no freights moving on the Montana division of the Northern Pacific. Company notices say no shipments for now. officials anticipate four to five days before freight runs resume, while local union leaders demand grievance adjustments. Passenger service Nos. 5 and 6 suspended, others near schedule. The strike remains orderly with no expected trouble.
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Standard
Livingston
Montana
Northern Pacific
TWO PASSENGER TRAINS WILL BE DISCONTINUED
Helena dispatch reports two passenger trains will be taken off as crews reach destinations after a strike. only two of 18 switchmen belong to the switchmen's union, others are train men. Great Northern uses train crews for switching. freight service not yet affected. Temporary or permanent status of the discontinuance is unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Helena
Northern Pacific
Switchmen's Union
Great Northern
St. Paul
Miles City Switchmen Await Orders Ahead of Possible Strike
Special Dispatch reports Northern Pacific has no Miles City switchmen and no freight movement. Milwaukee yards employ about 12 switchmen who may strike once ordered. as the Milwaukee workers are union members a stoppage could halt freight traffic in the yards.
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Miles City
Northern Pacific
Milwaukee
Order
Men Out At Great Falls Freight Traffic Tied Up
Great Falls reports a strike by Northwest switchmen affecting about 45 local union members who walked out at 6 pm. Freight traffic is tied up and railroads show little optimism about a quick resolution. Officials hope the smelter avoids shutdown. ore on hand should sustain operations for several days.
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Great Falls
Standard
Northwest
Port Landing Switching Ties to NP Strike 45 Tiesmen Stay Off
Portland reports the Northern Pacific switching is handled by the Northern Pacific Terminal Company. The terminal’s 45 switchmen, all Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen members, remain neutral as Great Northern trains move over NP tracks. Harriman interests control the terminal and no local sympathy with NP railroad strikers is seen.
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Portland
Northern Pacific
Northern Pacific Terminal Company
Terminal Company
Brotherhood of Railroad
Harriman
Northern Pacific Railroad
Great Northern
Portlaind
Strike Ties up Spokane Rail Lines as 180 Switchmen Walk Out
Spokane reports about 180 switchmen from Northern Pacific, Northern Division, Oregon Railroad and Navigation, and Spokane International refused service, obeying a strike order and leaving their posts at 6 o'clock. They plan a meeting to assess the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Northern Pacific
Tre
Northern
Oregon Railroad and Navigation
Spokane International
Pasco and Walla Walla NP switchmen strike closes yards
Fifty switchmen in Northern Pacific yards at Pasco went on strike at 6 PM. Five NP switchmen in Walla Walla also struck that evening, according to advices received. The notice mentions ongoing labor action referenced from Sheridan, Wyo, with hundreds involved in a related report.
Freight cars stalled as Northern Pacific strike blocks through freight
Several freight cars are blocked on the Burlington line due to Northern Pacific refusing through freight amid a switchmen’s strike. Only local freights run, affecting six nearby coal camps and risking a Northwest coal shortage if the stoppage lasts.
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Burlington
Northern Pacific
Northwest
Tacoma Men Strike Over Night Work Contingency
One hundred two switchmen in the Northern Pacific yards walked out at nine o'clock in Tacoma after official orders from St Paul. The strike halts all regular freight trains for the night and the group remains solid, while Milwaukee and Puget Sound officials await possible adhesion. Passengers are expected to be moved as officers anticipate service disruption, with confidence they can manage the remaining trains.
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Great Northern
Alot
Northern Pacific
Slade
Twin Cities
Northern Muneitie
Chicago
Burlington & Quincey
Chica- Bo
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Bridge & Terminal
Reuliwas
Sault Ste. Marie
Minnesota Transier
Minneapolis Western
Rock Island & Pacife
Chicago Great Western
Othe Missouri
Owelack
Mason
Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound Railway
Missoula
Freight Tieup Rocks Glendive as Switchmen Strike
Glendive Montana November 30 a complete tieup of Northern Pacific freight traffic ensues from a sudden switchmen strike. Passenger service may suffer little while no freight moves. About 12 local workers are without jobs. Laurel terminal and Yellow stone division face disruptions with variable impacts on Dickinson and nearby lines. Some strikers appear resigned while others hint at sympathy for rail labor.
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Standard
Glendive
Northern Pacific
Yellowstone
Dickinson
Laurel
Travels on same train with seventy officers
Denver reports 70 guards from a defective agency traveling to Lead in response to a Homestake mine strike. Charles H. Moyer, president of the Western Federation of Miners, left Denver for Lead to join federation officers at the scene. Guards, led by Robert Boykin, are feared to echo Cripple Creek riots amid tensions.
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Denver
Homestake
Charles H. Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
Lead
Federation
Moyer
Robert Boykin
Cripple Creek
General Samuel Jennison Rises From Minnesota Prewar to Editor
Los Angeles November 30 General Samuel P Jennison died at his Covina ranch after a brief illness begun by a severe cold. He was 79 and served in the Civil War as commander of the Tenth Minnesota infantry. Jennison later held the Minnesota secretaries to Governors Ramsey Marshall and Hubbard and edited the St Paul Pioneer Press and the Red Wing Republican.
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Los Angeles
Samuel P. Jennison
Covina Ranch
Jennison
Tenth
Minnesota Infantry
Minnesota
Ramsey, Marshall and Hubbard
St. Paul Pioneer Press
Red Wing
Minn
One Dose Ends Indigestion and Heartburn
An old time health ad urges readers to take Pape's Diapepsin for indigestion gas and upset stomach. It promises relief in five minutes, ease of belching, and restoration of appetite, with a 50 cent large case at local drugstores and advice to tell the druggist to ensure a thorough cure.
Effect in Butte If Strike Lasts
Continued from Page One. The note implies ongoing strike impact in Butte with potential workplace disruptions and local services affected as suppliers and workers weigh actions. Officials monitor the situation for possible policy responses and community impact.
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Butte
Rail strike threat leaves trains at risk and freight halted
Rail officials warn a complete switchmen tieup could disrupt passenger service while many trains may run with limited crews. President Hill vows to fight, delaying coal movements as division chiefs devise plans. Butte shippers alerted that no freight will be received until further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Hill
Great Northern
Butte
St John Brotherhood Elects New Officers
At the annual meeting of St John s chapter Brotherhood of St Andrew officers were elected director H D Sultzer vice director John Smith secretary treasurer Harry Lindley. The group plans an active campaign for Episcopal church membership as a missionary chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
H. D., Sultzer
John Smith
Harry Lindley
Episcopal Church
Brotherhood
Miner Peter Turstan Hurt in Seven Foot Fall
Peter Turstan a miner in the Pennsylvania mine was taken to Murray hospital yesterday with a broken collar bone suffered in a seven foot fall through a floor. He lives at 515 Kemper Avenue is 28 native of Sweden and single. Born November 30 to Mr and Mrs Daniel Harrington of 512 Desmet Street.
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Peter Turstan
Pennsylvania
Murray Hospital
Kemper Avenue
Sweden
Daniel Harrington
Desmet Street
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets Offer Targeted Relief
Rexall emphasizes there is no cure all and promotes Dyspepsia Tablets for stomach irritation indigestion and dyspepsia. Sold for 2 cents 60 cents and 1 dollar per package, with Paxson Rockefeller Co. and Fuller Drug Co. as local outlets in Butte and Anaconda.
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Paxson & Rockefeller Co
Butte
Fuller Drug Company
East Park Avenue
Anaconda
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Martin A. Knapp
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United States Commissioner of Labor
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Switchmen’s Union
Mannagers’ Committee of the Railways
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Missouri
Bute
Marden
N. J
Paradise
Imere
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Cone Corning
Welock
Ae An
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Fos
Billings Yards
Portland Switchmen
Trainmen
Pasco
Sheridan, Wyo
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Vose
Chase Bros
Pease
Dunbar
Splendid
Ing
Chickering
Weber
Wheelock
Chickering Fischer Bowen
Conway
Kimball
Lindeman Hinze
North Main Street
Butte, Montana
Jenneison
Great Falls Water Power and Townsite Company
Ayuenild National Mining and Investment Company
Hamilton Street
WELLCOME @ PECKOVER COMPANY
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ST. Andrew Brotherhood
East Park Street
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