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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1901
Page
1
A government brief notes that the strike has not spread to allied trades or railroad machinists though several roads are involved. The document lists firms that signed the agreement and was received at strike headquarters with a statement from Gompers.
Washington May 2 CHV hearings on relief allocations will be held in Dallas where local free delivery agreements have been cited for possession of applical statutes. The Sugar Act debate touches Texas officials and national committees with changes in duties and policy. Reports from Washington include decision on Sugar Act provisions and possible future actions affecting trade and transit.
Fragmentary OCR shows a tally of men out at a poll or mobilization center with scattered city names including Haefield? Conn Ansonia Derby Conn Hamilton Ohio Cincinnati Ohio Providence? Columbus? Indianapolis? Norfolk Va and others. The readable portion implies a regional distribution rather than a single consolidated figure.
Washington May 30 machinists across the country walkout seeking a nine hour day and higher wages to cover living costs. Up to date reports from cities including Milwaukee Denver New Orleans Philadelphia and Buffalo show many shops out while some rail and allied trades remain at work. President Connell notes most agreements are still in force with local unions negotiating for broader coverage.
March reports from Reston and major New England cities show machinists largely ignored the general strike call. Providence Springfield and nearby towns recorded few workers joining the walkout, while some shops moved to a nine hour day. Overall totals cited indicate partial participation and varied responses across regions.
The Switchmen’s Union of North America opened its convention in Milwaukee Wisconsin on May 1 with delegates present including leader Heenan and other officers. The first day featured opening remarks and reports from committees.
Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor told the Associated Press in Cincinnati that the machinists strike results are gratifying and that victory awaits the strikers. He said many employers nationwide have adopted the nine hour workday, though not all.
Reports from New York Chicago Norfolk San Francisco Pittsburgh and New Jersey detail machinists striking over hours and pay. Employers face sympathy action and arbitration talks while some shops granted gains and others idle amid tense labor negotiations.
Information from Philadelphia and Camden reports 1400 machinists in the city and surrounding area went on strike. Only about twenty firms remain affected as 40 firms signed agreements, ending the dispute with most workers returning to work.
Louteville Kentucky May 20 The Leoulaville machinists show confidence of an early settlement of the local strike now involving 224 men If negotiations fail several hundred more machinists will join the walkout threatening broader disruption.
In San Antonio on May 26 workers at Wolon Machiniste began a strike for shorter hours. The action shuts down operations citywide and impacts the Southern Party shops in the area.
Across numerous cities from Baltimore to Buffalo and Wilkes Barre thousands of machinists walked out on May dates. The reports describe strikes at Lehigh Valley railroad shops in Venango Wilmington and Bridgeport with hundreds of workers idle and partial walkouts continuing into late May.
In Cleveland Ohio May 2 the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers report says 200 machinists at the Farrel Cannes and Marchiie company walked out. Of 120 who quit, 11 were granted increases and returned. In St Louis between 50 and 100 machinists refused to work demanding shorter hours and higher pay. No broader metal strike was seen in St Louis.
May 2 reports fresh north easterly winds shifting to ramahio in Oklahoma and Indiana Territories. Palt Torsday and Wednesday show delier tempera te with northeasterly winds turning nonth ousterly.
In San Francisco on May 20 Mrs. McKinley’s condition improves and the president remains cheerful though no definite date was set for his departure. He plans to travel to Washington Canton and resume public appearances in a restrained, informal manner despite the stormy weather.
In Jacksonville, relief measures proceed amid epidemic strain. The city reports about 1000 rations issued by the commissary today, militia deployment reduced, volunteers no longer confined. The relief association plans one daily meeting instead of two. a circuit judge’s offer transfers 1580 dollars to the relief fund held by the Jacksonville Auxiliary Board, aiding yellow fever sufferers since 1886.
In Havens on May 2 conservatives claimed a four vote lead at the Cuban constitutional convention but four conservatives were absent to delay final approval. Radicals weakened by a split threaten Gomez leadership as moderates shift stance on the Platt amendment signaling a potential bloc on the majority report. Revelations of delegation behavior and US influence color the session as conservatives seek a full turnout to press the majority report tomorrow.
The president and cabinet members watch Cuban convention reports as Washington considers the Platt amendment. Secretary Root keeps the president informed while they review movements and discuss the issue among cabinet members.
In New York May 2 a rumor links the Vaive Leod pod Ol company and the American Linkomd Oil company. An official statement outlines merger terms valuing the consolidated firm at seventeen million dollars with exchange ratios for shares.
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