18 May 1913
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1913
Page
1
City Solicitor Bettman files for arbitration before Judge Geoghegan. Hearing set for Monday. If petition granted, wages to be determined by the court. Peck or Galvin may be appointed to oversee traction lines.
City Solicitor Bettman seeks a mandatory injunction and a receiver to force the Cincinnati Street Railway Company to operate all lines from 6 a.m. to midnight as per franchise. Judge Geoghegan suspends ruling as defense counsel petitions for time. potential receiver appointment discussed amid union officials present.
The mayor expresses deep anger after his demand for troops was refused by Cox and vows to investigate the governor's acts, signaling political tension in the city.
Labor leaders urge mediation between strikers and car company while Mayor Hunt demands troops. Governor Cox refuses to deploy troops, sparking a clash over handling riots at Fourth and Vine in Cincinnati. City Hall activity centers on urgent calls for restoration of traffic and public order.
A civic column argues workers and employers both have the right to organize and calls for direct talks to resolve street railway labor troubles. The piece questions militia use and court appeals, urging a formal or informal meeting to reach quick arbitration on disputed points.
The Imperial Mine near Belle Valley Ohio suffered two gas explosions killing 21 American miners. Sixteen remain entombed as rescue attempts were hindered by fire and gas. Rescuers from Caldwell and Columbus rushed to the scene, with a temporary hospital set up for the injured.
As of midnight Sunday, prospects of a quick arbitration between the Traction Company and its employees loom. Influences opposed by Mayor Hunt and his administration have hindered talks, while rowdy demonstrations on Fountain Square disrupted progress. Workers and officials reportedly ready to reach a liberal, mutually satisfactory settlement if direct talks occur.
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