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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1909
Page
2
A joint statement by the Eastern Association executives outlines a member vote not on a strike but a expression of support for proposed wage rates and conditions. Polls must be completed by Dec 15 with a decisive meeting set for Dec 17 in Chicago to canvass results and notify leaders if favorable.
Detroit December reports say Michigan Central Railroad raised wages for conductors and brakemen about 15 percent with an October 1 effective date. Telegrapher offers were declined by operators at fifty offices while Pere Marquette reports a 45 percent raise for telegraphers on September 1. Firemen near agreement for a December 15 rise. other worker groups nearing January 1 increases.
Chicago December 7 telegraph operators employed by the Illinois Central and affiliated with the Order of Railroad Telegraphers demanded a 10 percent raise. Officials refused the demand and agreed to submit the dispute to mediation by Chairman Knapp of the Interstate Commerce Commission and Federal Labor Commissioner Neill.
In St Paul on December 7 the Switchmen's Union leader said nothing but quiet while the strike remains active. Rail officials claim the strike is broken as L E Shephard orders conductors to observe strict neutrality. Governor Eberhart leaves for Washington as a joint committee from Jobbers Union and local manufacturers surveys Minneapolis and St Paul terminals reporting freight movement with conditions improving.
A company statement says a new normal volume of business is being handled at key points and customers throughout the North West may order goods freely without fear of serious delay.
A conference at the Central Railroad of New Jersey office included President George F Baer of the Philadelphia and Reading and leaders from other lines. They discussed general railroad matters and possible trainmen demands. W H Truesdale noted no formal demands had been received and no trouble was anticipated. Fifth VP James Murdock said a nationwide strike is not planned and wage requests would come after the new year.
In Cincinnati on December 7 the Big Four Railroad faces a likely strike by about 1000 operators. The dispute centers on pay parity for telephone operators, levermen, and car distributors with telegraphers. An ultimatum may be delivered soon, with a strikeVote planned after the vote on the action, and a walkout could commence within a few days.
The Aetna- Standard tin mill strike near Bridgeport Ohio has shut the plant and drawn 1500 militiamen. Officials discuss three endgame options including dismantling mills or bringing in strikebreakers while a delegation seeks arbitration led by Joshua Bishop. About 600 troops remain on guard as a trainload of strikebreakers is anticipated.
Actor John Drew was thrown from his horse along Central Park bridle path while riding with his daughter Louise. He suffered a broken collarbone and facial bruises and was taken to Presbyterian Hospital where doctors deemed injuries not life threatening. The Empire Theatre postponed Inconstant George as Drew recovers, with support from family and colleagues including Al Hayman.
Article notes the PIANOLA makes music a hobby for prominent business leaders and bank presidents. It argues the instrument offers rest for busy minds, broadens piano use, and lets both trained and untrained players enjoy direct contact with great music in the home.
Taft’s trade message is seen as quiet and conservative with a clear push for a Tariff Board. Lawmakers from Cannon to Payne praise the tone while Democrats critique inconsistencies and warn of outdated doctrines. Postal savings banks emerge as a key clash with insurgents and regulars alike.
Canvassers announced figures from Manhattan and the Bronx showing no material changes in police returns after the recent election. Amendments passed by large margins while many stray or freak votes appeared for various offices and individuals.
East Orange case against Miss Virginia Wardlaw for the murder of her niece Mrs Ocey Snead grows stronger as Prosecutor Wilbur Mott and Police Chief Bell pursue circumstantial evidence. A delayed identification of the body sparked by a long-distance witness hints at testimony and records from Jersey City health officials.
In Canandaigua New York on December 7 1930 Senator Raines illness worsened from indigestion to suspected abdominal ulcer intestinal trouble developed and doctors planned possible operation at Thompson Memorial Hospital He traveled by state treasurer Dunns auto from his Lake Shore cottage and rested comfortably with distressing symptoms easing later today
Washington reports Deputy Police Commissioner Fred H. Bugher of New York is expected to be named Surveyor of the Port of New York, a move seen as a rebuke to State Republican leadership and Albany figure William Barnes Jr. Root and Loeb support Bugher. The term of Gen. Clarkson may end Jan 1 with Bugher taking office then amid sugar scandal tensions.
Patent medicine advertisement claims Adamson’s Botanic Cough Balsam cures coughs colds and grippe with listed ingredients and directions. The ad emphasizes relief and domestic use, typical of early 20th century remedy promotions.
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