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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1919
Page
6
The telegraphers union claims 3500 members nationwide are poised to strike Wednesday aiming to force concessions and public fear of government interference. Western Union rejects any strike plans and cites loyalty, amid police orders and management assurances of uninterrupted messages.
Secretary Tumulty said President Wilson has not been advised of the telegraphers strike situation and officials do not intend to bring the matter to his attention at this time. The report notes that a Federal Government recommendation may be decided upon by officials.
The Post Office Department said the government regards continuing cable line operation as essential and could deploy experienced army personnel to run them if necessary.
The Senate took up repeal of the law authorizing federal control of telegraphs telephones and cables and adjourned after brief explanations by Chairman Cummings of the Interstate Commerce Committee with action expected tomorrow. The House Interstate Committee also reviewed repeal legislation at a brief session but made no move.
Special to The New York Times Chicago June Nine o clock Wednesday morning was set by President S J Konenkamp of the Commercial Telegraphers Union as the hour for a nationwide strike by telegraph operators. He says 70 000 will strike, including 4 000 in Chicago. Western Union lists 2 870 telegraphers discharged from 719 union members in service.
Attitude of President Carlton and Postmaster General Burleson sharpens the labor dispute with Western Union. Carlton vows he will not allow union workers to operate for the telegraph company, signaling a fierce showdown. Reports from Konenkamp and Preston flag a broad Western strike and growing allied support among Northwest telegraphers and railroad operators.
Detroit June 9 Grant Hugh Brown Bert Harris and Frederick Collins were arraigned in U S Court on a conspiracy charge in a munitions sale plot to defraud the government All three posted $20000 bail Harris pled not guilty Robinson said Ordnance Department led the uncovering with federal agents aiding later arrests may follow in Detroit or elsewhere Captain Nicholson the Ordnance Department manager sparked Washington interest
Government officials deny a report that a prominent legal and diplomatic figure died by his own hand at Fort an. Nicholson will face court martial rather than civil arraignment. Federal agents claim Nicholson confessed detailing a plot to acquire thousands of dollars in war materials. The DOJ notes a police record for Collins of Merchants Realty Company at 81 Griswold Street.
Intercity air passenger service between Detroit and Cleveland will begin soon under a newly announced aviation company. Detroit and Cleveland leaders, plus prominent automobile and airplane manufacturers, back the project with hangar facilities and former government pilots engaged.
Carmel June 9 The Appellate Division orders Albert Francis Hagar executor of Julia L Butterfield estate to pay part of the residuary legacy to the International Committee of the Y M C A by Saturday or the appeal will be dismissed and full amount due per Surrogate Court. Surrogate J B Southard of Putnam County had directed Hagar to turn about 430000 to the Y M C A the residuary legatee under the will. Hagar appealed the decree to the Appellate Division.
A New York Times advertisement promotes cottages and country accommodations at reduced prices. The notice highlights affordable lodging options and seasonal rates for travelers seeking inexpensive stays in the countryside.
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