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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1908
Page
6
A Chicago dispatch reports that general managers of major western railroads and train service representatives agreed on applying the 16 hour law. Crews won’t be held beyond lawful limits unless trips cannot finish in time. 14 hours on duty or state law limits may apply. Crews tied up receive pay. on terminal leg, pay begins after required rest.
Union reports a La Grande meeting pledges 3800 and secures 6000 for a publicity fund. Elgin adds 600 and Pendleton plans similar move next Monday. German laborers arrive for area sugar beet farms as housing and housing for families becomes a concern.
A five thousand dollar hotel is offered at three thousand dollars this month. It includes hot and cold water electric lights furnished rooms two floors with eleven rooms and multiple facilities upstairs and downstairs. The Palmer house contact W. J. Ransom or call Black 402 for details.
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