Tell Their Side of the Story of the Strike in Florida
A 1907 letter from telegraph company workers in Jacksonville argues for public sympathy and a swift settlement. They cite long hours, rising living costs, shifts to lower pay, and call for an eight hour day, 15 percent higher salaries, equal pay for equal work, and machines provided by the companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph Companies
Florida Day at the Jamestown Exposition
The Seaboard will offer a low rate for Florida Day at the Jamestown Exposition with tickets on sale September 28 for travel from Norfolk to Manatee Bradenton Sarasota Tampa and other areas. Fares 18.30 to 19.05 with parlor and sleeping car eligibility and a ten day return limit. An elaborate program is planned and reservations may be made via local agents or Jas F. Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaboard
Florida
Norfolk
Palmetto
Manatee
Bradentown
Sarasota
Tampa
South
Jas. F. Taylor
Fla
Final Settlement Notice in Manatee County Florida
Notice of Final Settlement. Six months after the date hereof I will present to the County Judge of Manatee county Florida my final accounts and vouchers as administratrix of the Estate of D. H. Johnson, deceased, and will make my final settlement as such administratrix. Dated this 4th day of July, A. D. 1907, Mrs Mattie Johnson, Administratrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Robertson
Manatee
Florida
Viola C. Robertson
Joshua Reid Chancey
Bradentown
Fla
Cas. T. Curry
Manatee County
D. H. Johnson
A. D
Mattie Johnson
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