Machinists Strike Ends At Western Gas Plant
After three weeks of stoppage their work force of twenty eight machinists returns. The agreement includes a 5 percent wage increase plus a further 5 percent previously granted, fifty hour weeks with time and a half for overtime, and union recognition. No discrimination against union members. Settlements expected at nearby facilities along the same lines.
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Western Gas Construction Company
Siriking ‘Union
Shera
Tachindsty
Western Gas Plant
Additi
Wayne Ol Tank and Tump Company
Fort Wayne Engineering and Mannufacturing
Com*pany
American Steel
Machinists Hold Large Meeting in Harmony Hall
Hundreds join the L. R. B. 0. union machinists of Friendship Indge No 1 for a large meeting at Harmony hall. A class of twenty was obligated and twenty-five applications were received. Membership has passed 900 with a target of 1,000 before summer. Reports noted favorable strike progress and improved plant conditions.
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L. RB
Telegraphers Postpone Strike Threat at GOP Convention
New York June 5 The national convention of the Republican Party was spared a planned telegraph strike after the Commercial Telegraphers Union of America caucused and adjourned. The radical faction sought a strike against Western Union but lost a tight vote, delaying any action until after the convention opens.
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New York
Commercial , Telegraphers' Union
Ame
Baltle
Republicinn
Cigarmakers' Local Nominate Officers for Year
The Cigarmakers' Local No. 37 nominated officers at its recent meeting. Prevent Samuel Randolph Otto Effenger were named vice president Henry Koch financial secretary William Bachman recording secretary treasurer Harry Coover and trustees John Shea John Leherman Lew Teximeyer Gust Olwewile and Herbert Gaskill. Nominations close at the next meeting Monday evening June 19 with the annual election to follow.
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MEL
Prevent
Samuel Randolph
Otto Effenger
Henry Koch
William Bachman
Harry Coover
John Shea
John Leherman
Lew Teximeyer
Srr- Sesntateurms
Gust Olwewile
Herbert Gaskill
May's Tasteless Epsom Salts featured in ads
An old advertisement touts May's Tasteless Epsom Salts as a tasteless laxative breakthrough. It claims Epsom Salts is a safe, effective stimulant for intestinal secretions and bowel cleansing, suitable for chronic constipation and gentle on delicate stomachs.
Supt Reynolds of N Y C Thanks Fellow Employes
A self explanatory letter from M L Reynolds division superintendent thanks Lansing division employees of the New York Central for kind words and a gift on his fiftieth year of service. He notes the warm reception strengthens loyalty and goodwill across the division and expresses best wishes.
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Reynolds
N.Y. C
New York Central
M. L. Reynolds
Hillsdale
Mich
Lansing Division
Lansing
Engerely Sare
Pennsy Shops to Close After Noons This Week
Master Mechanic J E Griest of the Pennsylvania shops announced after a vote on observing Fort Wayne's celebration that 831 favored afternoon closures on Tuesday and Thursday, 109 voted to shut down Thursday all day, about half the workers took no action, and a bulletin was posted stating the shops would close Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.
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J. E. Griest
Pennsylvania
Fort Wayne
Griest
Fort Wayne Delegation Heads to Atlantic City Master Mechanics Meet
Fort Wayne will be well represented at the Master Mechanics convention opening in Atlantic City next week. T. W. Demarest C. C G. Aright W. L. Wilt R. Fisher and H. C. Rockhill will attend with accompanying spouses and relatives. Adama Ta Mar and Abs Lae Mar join the Fort Wayne group aboard the train.
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Fort Warne
Master Mechanics' Convention
Atlantic City
Followin
T. W. Demarest
Motive Power
Pennsylvania
C. C G. Aright
W. L. Wilt
Motte Power Department
R. Fisher
Easy Founary Uni Machine Company
H.C. Rockhill
Fort Wayne
Rockhil
Abs
Nickel Plate Announces Extra Train Service For Centennial
Nickel Plate Railway plans extra coach on No 1 from Bellevue OWN to Fort Wayne on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday mornings due to a centennial celebration. Additional equipment and the special train from Hammon to Fort Wayne will handle peak travel and arrive in the city in the morning. The same train runs Thursday leaving Hammond at seven.
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Nickel Plaza
Fort Wayne
Bellevue
Own
Noo
M'elock
FP. Parnin
Hivwamond
Hammona
Hammond
Derailed Freight Threatens Pennsylvania Flyer Near Chicago
Passengers of the Pennsylvania Flyer escaped serious harm when two freight cars derailed at Clark's Junction on a high speed run. The vestibule of the last car was torn and several windows shattered. one passenger, C. C. Cherry of Seattle, suffered a bruised shoulder and minor injuries. a few minutes earlier could have caused a major wreck.
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Clark's Junction
Chicago
Cc. C. Cherry
Seattle
Barbers Union defers vote on Werkman retirement
Barbers' Union meeting in Lincoln Lite building postponed action on retirement of President John C. Werkman of the local union. Decision to continue services follows in Ulls, with the official action moved two weeks ahead.
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Barbers’ Union
Lincoln Lite
Seri Ices
John C. Werkma
Ulls
Pennsy Freight Offices to Close for Centennial Events
The Pennsy freight offices and warehouses will close today at noon to allow employees to attend the centennial celebration. Freight agents and staff will participate in parade and juvenile ceremonies as part of the observance. Edward W. Koen and Mrs Koen plan travel to Toledo for graduation events related to their daughter Miss Wilda Koehn.
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Pennsy
Noo
Boil
Kirkland
Edward W. Koehn
Pennsylvania
Koel
West Creighton Avenue
Foledo
Wilda Koehn
Fort Wayne Summer Plans After Postgraduate Course
Miss Koeln, who completed a postgraduate kindergarten course, will spend the summer in Fort Wayne with her parents. The storekeepers conference opened at the Pennsylvania station committee room with attendees from Penny Northwest and Central Systems. Ben Shipley of Wellsville, A. Jackson of Alleghany, Charles Liessing of Cleveland, and J. B. Fowler of Fort Wayne were among those present.
Delegates Head to Chicago Convention by Special Trains
Enthusiastic delegates from Washington New York Philadelphia and Pittsburgh travel to the national Republican convention in Chicago. Four special trains carried hundreds as the contingents join regular west bound services through Fort Wayne yesterday.
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Chirssa
Fort Wayne
Washington
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Wabash Predicts Big Celebration Travel
Fort Wayne officials forecast record passenger traffic as the Wabash railroad prepares four trains with extra equipment for the peak travel period. The local office stated readiness to meet demand and accommodate travelers.
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Wabash
Fort Wayne
Wabash Railroad
Lorc Wayne
Richmond Grade Crossing Crash Costs One Life
A southbound freight with passenger cars struck the automobile of Clayton Miller near Linden Avenue, killing him instantly. Witnesses say the crossing is dangerous and watched by a guard or automatic signal. The incident disrupted travel as students from Howe Military Academy moved to Chicago for summer vacation.
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Richmond
Clayton Miller
Here
Linden W Avenue Trass
W. Kettler
Fort Wayne
Howe Military Academy
Howe
Und
Noint
Pennsyllvania Hines
Chicago
Nickel Plate No. 2 To Carry Extra Sleeper
Nickel Plate officials announce that train No. 2 will carry an extra sleeper for through passengers from Chicago to New York. The 2 PM arrival here remains unchanged, with the added accommodation reflecting rising summer travel demand.
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Nickel Plate
O'Clork
Chicago
New York
Freight Offices Close for Centennial Parade
Announcement made yesterday to the employer of the LE and Wand New York Central lines that freight offices and houses would be closed at Aden today to allow staff to witness the parade and centennial program this afternoon.
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Annce
LE & Wand
New York Central
Ines
Aden
Farm Hand Killed by Train Near New Paris
Richmond Indiana June report Thurman Raster a 29 year old farm hand was struck and killed by a Pennsylvania train on the Indianapolis division east of New Paris six miles east of Richmond. The fatality occurred Sunday morning and the body was not to wait for several hours.
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Richmond
Ind
Thurman Raster
Pennsylvania
Indianapolis
New Paris
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