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Statement of Conditions by Telegraph Strikers
The Atlanta local 60 press committee issues a conservative, accurate statement on the ongoing commercial telegraphers strike. It details local and through‑line delays, misrepresentations by Western Union and Postal Telegraph officials, and the hardships faced by operators with nine hour shifts, no lunch break, and high outlay on personal equipment, urging public understanding and a fair settlement.
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Atlanta
Atlante
Anto
Acrke
OSK
Western Union and
Postal Telegraph Companiss
Tme
Uup
Georgia
Western Union
Postal Telegraph Company
Teas
Foster Company
New York
Chicago
New Orleans
St Louis
United States
Tarap
Albie
Nhot
San Francisco
Telegraph Companion
Wao
West
Alanta
Honest and Equitable Press Committee
Commercial Telegraphers Union OF America