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Railway Strike Seems Certain
President Markham of the Illinois Central warns unions that contracts remain in force and urges them to live up to agreements. He asserts public opinion backs the railroad and rejects meeting unions through federated representatives, signaling a likely strike action unless contracts are honored.
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