Miners Refuse Wage Increase Trigger U S Strike
Miners across the United States refuse wage increases prompting fears of a broad strike. Labor leaders warn of potential disruption to coal production as talks stall.
22 Mar 1912
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1912
Page
1
Miners across the United States refuse wage increases prompting fears of a broad strike. Labor leaders warn of potential disruption to coal production as talks stall.
Reported in Cleveland and London, miners in Western Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois rejected a ten percent raise and shorter hours. An eight by eight committee will meet to seek an agreement as 350000 miners face possible shutdown April 1 and a wider strike looms amid Asquith's wage bill controversy. In Britain the minimum wages bill stalls amid fears of large scale unemployment with about one million miners on strike and millions idle.
Indiana Democrats at their convention unanimously pledged the support of their delegates to Governor Marshall for the Democratic presidential nomination.
Hillsville Virginia March 21 Governor Mann plans a coup against the Floyd and Victor Allen gang after the Carroll county court killings. A Roanoke arraignment looms for Floyd and Victor with venue battles expected. Officials seek militia to guard Hillsville as townspeople fear a rescue bid.
Edward Dumaccy, once a wealthy cattleman, was found dead in Belle Fourche on March 21. Authorities believe he died by his own hand, with no evidence of foul play detected at the scene.
Federal grand jury returns multiple indictments including Pearlstine secretary of the Cheyenne Industrial Club and George W. Bremer of Egbert on counts of subornation of perjury and conspiracy to defraud the government by fraudulent land entries. Also named are W. Barney, George J. Lewis, James L. Stroub, and Sandy Rose Kearns in related fraud schemes involving homesteads and forged money orders.
A Cheyenne women’s gathering filled the hall for an afternoon Tuberculosis exhibit discussion. Speakers included Mrs John W White of Colorado Springs Dr Ellen Werlhauer Miss Frances Sherrick of Chicago and Miss B E Johnson Supt of the Private Hospital. The event, under the P B O Sisterhood, highlighted philanthropic and educational aims and stressed women’s role in health and home welfare.
Twenty six rescued and fifty six bodies brought to surface after a mine explosion at San Hols mine near McCurtin Oklahoma. A surveying party member missing and relatives await word as rescue crews search thirteenth level rooms. Cause of blast is listed as unknown with state officials inspecting the property.
Friends and fellow railway workers gathered at the Plains hotel to honor A M Amallor on his departure. About seventy five guests heard toasts from Mr Hiynds and others, praising Amallor’s honesty and helpfulness despite past differences.
Special correspondent reports from Washington that eleven fast trains have wrecked since January, most cases blamed on broken or defective rails. The steel trust is accused of producing brittle rails despite heavier trains, with railroads and manufacturers trading blame. Experts for the Interstate Commerce Commission say rail quality has deteriorated.
In Santa Fe, the deadlock over electing two U.S. Senators endures while a bribery trial continues. The House bribery investigation proceeds as five legislators waive examinations and post bond, with testimony recounting arrests at the Palace Hotel and claims of a conspiracy to force resignations.
A promotional note urges readers to work hard for a chance to win one of two Victor Victrolan prizes along with triple and double votes as special inducements. It highlights a long subscription period and explains extra value for those who subscribe or renew, urging readers to participate and vote.
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