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Houston Street Car Wages Raised as War Measures
During wartime labor pressures the National War Labor Board urged higher pay for trainmen. Houston's street car company, on September 26, accepted a city ordinance as a pledge of good faith and raised wages accordingly. Over 260 American cities had acted similarly to protect transit service, and Houston sought relief to prevent financial collapse of its system.
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