Engineers Vote on Strike Amid Refusal of Demands
Reported union rank and file engineers prepare for a strike ballot after management refused key wage and work-condition demands. The dispute centers on pay scales, overtime rules, and job security.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1912
Page
13
Railroads Face Deadlock Over Engineer Wage Demands
New York March conference of 50 eastern railroads and locomotive engineers stalled over wage increases and standardization. Managers reject 19 percent rise and engineers threaten referendum. engineers seek 4.40 for passengers and 5.25 for freight with overtime and terminal pay hikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Norfolk & Western Road
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
W. 8. Stone
The
Brotherhood
J. C. Stuart
Erie Road
Mr. Stuart
Lawyer Found Guilty In Mail Fraud Case In SF
Darwin De Golia an Oakland attorney was convicted on three counts in U S district court. Judge Farrington will sentence on Tuesday. He allegedly wrote three misleading letters to Massachusetts heirs of the late W D White about settling the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Darwin de Golia
Oakland
United States District Court
Farrington
de Golia
Massachusetts
W. D. Whitemore
Both Sides An EAM In Stand
An effort to bring miners and operators together stands hours before a potential agreement. Talks by the EAM focus on resolving labor tensions and outlining concessions.
Coal Strike Paralyzes Britain With 3 Million Idle
London reports the coal strike enters its twenty fifth day with nearly three million workers idle and all manufacturing throttled. Talks between coal owners and miners fail to produce concessions while government secrecy prevails and rail fuel stocks are watched. Prof Jevons estimates weekly UK losses at about 50 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
British Railways
United Kingdom
H. S. Jevons
Possible Compromise In Bituminous Coal Fields
Cleveland report says union leaders weighed a compromise on wage demands for bituminous miners in Western Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois. John P White of the United Mine Workers said any change must come from operators while miners stand by a 10 percent raise and shorter hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Illinois
John P. White
United Mine Workers of America
White
Acquittal Expected of Sugar Trust Men
New York March 25 Judge Hand pondered instructing a jury to acquit John E Parsons Washington B Thomas and other American Sugar Refining officials on conspiracy charges In defense motions to dismiss the indictments Hand reserved decision and indicated he would likely direct a not guilty verdict unless the district attorney convinces him otherwise The discussion centered on a 1 250 000 loan to Adolph Segal promoter of the Pennsylvania Sugar Refining company and collateral conditions to safeguard assets while plant operation was restricted by agreement
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Judge Hand
United States District Court
John E. Parsons
Washington B. Thomas
American Sugar Refining Company
Delancey Nicoll
James H. Beck
Wise
Samuel Untermeyer
Segal
Untermeyer
Hen Proposed as Better National Emblem Than the Eagle
A 1912 McCutcheon cartoon advocates replacing the national emblem from the eagle to a hen, arguing the fowl better reflects American industry and virtue. The artist presents the idea with symbolic figures and captions typical of early 20th century political satire.
Flood Warnings Issued for Ohio and Mississippi Valleys
Washington reports flood warnings for the Ohio and Mississippi valleys as spring rains swell rivers. Levee strain is expected at Memphis and other points, though no serious damage has been reported yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ohio
Mississippi
Memphis
Ohio River
Great Kanawha
Floods feared as Mississippi rises after heavy snow
In St Louis on March 25 the Mississippi threatened renewed flooding as temperatures climbed after a heavy April snowfall across the region. The Illinois River remained at flood stage across much of its course and Missouri waters rose rapidly at Fulton, with Omaha area concerns growing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Mississippi River
Kansas
Illinois
Missouri
Fulton
Omaha
Government wing dam at Gregory Mo threatened to fail
Keokuk Iowa reports a seven mile ice gorge has formed within twelve hours flooding the area. The Gregory Missouri dam wing is in danger of giving way and widespread damage is feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Gregory
Ohio River Flood Reaches Crest Expect 52 to 55 Feet
Cincinnati reports the Ohio River at 50.2 feet with forecasts predicting a crest tomorrow between 52 and 55 feet. Flooding already caused substantial damage as water levels rise in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Government crushes Orozco at Jiminez. Salas suicide shock
Mexico City dispatch reports a federal victory near Corralitos with 1000 rebel losses and the retreat of Orozco. General Gonzales Salas shot himself during the retreat, a tragedy noted by President Madero as the rebel advance is broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Salas
Norris Quietly Plans Montana Senate Campaign
Spokane report says W. H. Cochran of the Spokane Democratic club disclosed that Governor Edwin L. Norris of Montana will run for the U S Senate against Senator Joseph M Dixon. Norris will visit Spokane en route to Helena from San Francisco as a guest of local Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
W. H. Cochran
Spokane Democratic Club
Edwin L. Norris
Montana
Norris
Joseph M. Dixon
Roosevelt
Spokane Democrats
Helena
San Francisco
Wickersham Reply Stirs Up Senators
Attorney General Wickersham refused to supply information on the International Harvester reorganiza tion prompting sharp Senate exchanges. Senator Bacon objected to the tone and handling, while Borah questioned presidential instructions. The matter was laid on the table for later consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wickersham
Senate
International Harvester Company
Bacon
United States
Mr. Bacon
Arresting Bad Man Triggers Marshal's Fatal Excitement
St. Joseph Mo March 25 Harvey Harris Quitman city marshal dies from excitement after being summoned to arrest a reputed criminal who had fatally stabbed another. Harris collapsed from apoplexy. the prisoner escaped but was later captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph, Mo
Harvey Harris
Quitman
Harris
Special Session Called for Illinois Primary Legislation
Governor Deneen calls a special session of the Illinois legislature for 5 pm Tuesday March 26 to consider a primary law. Supporters hope for a three day bill ahead of the April 9 primary while opponents warn a Taft aligned Speaker Adkins may block action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Deneen
Friends of the Preference
Charles Adkins
Adkins
William B. McKinley
McKinley
Taft
Roosevelt confronted by suffragette at east side meeting
In New York on March 25 Colonel Roosevelt faced disruption from suffragette Maud Malone during a Roosevelt speech on a new primary law and the right of women to vote. After protests, a special policeman ejected Malone and the crowd calmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Roosevelt
East Side
Maud Malone
Mr. Roosevelt
Miss Malone
Misa Malone
Florida Battleship Florida Sets Speed Record At Sea
Rockland Me March 25 The government built battleship Florida made 22.4 knots on a Rockland course claiming fastest dreadnought status. Her sister Utah built privately hit 21.63 knots. Tests occurred in rough seas with coal propulsion as oil tanks are not installed. An endurance test of four hours is scheduled for tomorrow requiring at least 20.75 knots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockland
Florida
Utah
Larson Fatally Wounded After Shack Shootout
Vancouver report says Oscar Larson, believed insane, was fatally shot when police riddled a shack where he fired on Constable Byres. Byres was wounded in the chest after attempting to disarm him, and Larson died from a temple wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B. C
Oscar Larson
Larson
Byres
Hold Primary in New York Today Amid Circulating Sentiment
A New York primary is held today with voters expressing varied views on candidates. Polls show strong engagement as supporters weigh local and national issues influencing the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Taft Leads Indiana Delegates In Political Convention Fight
Taft leads in Indiana with a four to one edge as state and national delegates are chosen in upcoming conventions. New York and Michigan primaries tomorrow offer initial gauge of sentiment. Roosevelt campaigns across Manhattan and the Bronx prompting a police escort request from his committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York State
Chicago
Roosevelt
North Dakota
Manhattan Island
Bronx
Crong
Lower East Side
George Henry Payne
Roosevelt Committee
Gaynor
Taft Leads in Indiana Four District Conventions
Indiana delegates split: Taft supporters win two districts and Roosevelt backers one with a fourth. state convention to elect four national delegates. Both camps claim a majority of 1439 votes as eight districts are Taft and two Roosevelt. Seven district conventions follow the state event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Taft
Roosevelt
Twelfth Michigan delegates named for Taft convention
Ishpeming Mich March 25 Twelfth Michigan delegates to republican national convention J C Kirkpatrick and J I Rice instructed for Taft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ishpeming
Mich
Michigan
J. C. Kirkpatrick
J. I Rice
Taft
Separate trials granted for Humphreys in Griffith murder case
State Circuit Judge Harris granted separate trials for George and Charles Humphreys on murder in the first degree charges tied to the death of Elizabeth Griffith. The decision was made on motion by their attorney in Corvallis Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corvallis
Ore
Cirreuit
Harris
George
Charles Humphreys
Elizabeth Griffith
King and Emperor Meet in Venice
Emperor William of Germany and King Victor Emmanuel of Italy met in Venice with cordial greetings. They appeared on the palace balcony to bow thanks and the event drew an enthusiastic crowd. The German emperor spoke of Italy’s unity, and a dinner followed aboard the Hohenzollern. The king then left for Rome as plans for the voyage to the Brion islands and Coruna were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Italy
William
Germany
Victor Emmanuel
Hohenzollern
Rome
Brion Islands
Adriatic
Coruna
Mexican Federal Defeat Reported at Corralitos and Torreon
El Imparcial telegrams claim a federal reversal after four days of fighting near Corralitos and Escalon. Rebels executed a derailment tactic near a train, causing 90 federal casualties and panic. Orozco's forces advance toward Torreon as prisoners are moved to Chihuahua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Imparcial
Escalon
Corralitos
Campa
Erals
Orozco
Chihuahua
Nicholas Martinez
Salazar
Torreon
Government Information Drought Worsens in Mexico
Mexico City reports growing difficulty in obtaining information about happenings in the republic. The notice notes limited press access and hints at broader communication problems as the government faces a dearth of reliable updates. Continued on page eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Republic
Slander suit against University of Chicago dean halted
Testimony in the $100000 slander case brought by Esther Mercy against Marion Talbot was paused as Frances Walker moved to remove the case from the jury. The jurors were dismissed until tomorrow morning while Walker argued no slander had been shown and accused Mercy of seeking publicity for vaudeville performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Esther Mercy
Marion Talbot
University of Chicago
Frances Walker
Miss Talbot
Walker
Dean Talbot
Miss Mercy
Vaudville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Interstate Commerce Commission
Sugar Trust
Beck
John T. McCutcheon
Weather Bureau
Dixon
International
Garding
Dta
Didates
Michigan dAletetet
Chile
Huahoa
Trosco
Tory
Rmg
el Ime Jarciay
Blanquet
Tellez
Orozec
Imparcial
Oresco
Aera
Gonzales Salas
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