30 Dec 1912
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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1912
Page
1
About 4000 factories are affected as 2000 pickets patrol streets to urge non union workers to join the walkout. The action targets non union employees amid a broad labor dispute, aiming to widen participation and apply pressure on employers.
The long awaited strike of the United Male Garment Workers of America in New York and Newark districts was authorized last night. Labor leaders say 180000 men would go on strike, though 100000 or fewer may be idle. about four thousand shops are affected. Key demands include a 20 percent wage increase, end of inside contractor sub contractor system, and abolition of gas and steam pressing engines. Large crowds rallied in Clinton Street as the decision was announced, with 1500 to 2000 pickets planned to enforce the strike. The main headquarters will be at the United Garment Workers offices in the Bible House.
Morning news briefs report garment workers strike, arson crackdown, speed control campaigns, post office readiness for parcels, hospital funding appeals, and political commentary. Items mention John D. Jr and Waldo, mayoral actions, and foreign proposals amid a broad miscellany of local and national notes.
Fire Commissioner Joseph Johnson Jr reports that organized groups of incendiaries profit from fires and that 25 percent of last year’s fires in New York City were incendiary in origin. He outlines a campaign by the Bureau of Fire Prevention to strike at root causes and promises to name the responsible parties in an upcoming report.
A citywide fire study finds 25 percent of last two years fires were incendiary and 25 percent this year could have been prevented. Insurance losses reached 4 million dollars in 1111. Fire officials report many firebugs and organized groups operate for profit, with trials ongoing.
Belgrade report notes Romania mobilizing huge military transports carrying troops and war material to the frontier. Zeit states general winter drills will be held by o Hungarian garrisons. In Boston, Miss Emily B. Waite paints a oils portrait of Aunt Della Torrey as a gift to her nephew Will Taft, funded by prominent Boston women.
Paris reports Maurice Farman at roussun le Noble tested a new heavy lifting aeroplane designed to carry provisions and ammunition. With a passenger aboard the craft easily moved four hundred kilos of cargo equaling 880 pounds.
London Conn Des 79 Mrs Mary Ann Peterson died at home for aged women in London Connecticut She was born in New London August 22 1807 and had enjoyed good health until a few days before her death The obituary notes her long life and residence in the area with emphasis on her birth and age.
John D Rockefeller Jr addressed a Terrytown audience funded by a $50 000 gift from his father urging trust in prayer. He recounted four years of daily supplication that clarified his life path and emphasized personal responsibility to seek God s guidance, warning against self sufficiency and urging acceptance of demanding work in service to a higher call.
After a rough voyage the White Star liner Mount Castle brought Miss Violet Asquith and the Countess of Aberdeen to port for a brief visit with Ambassador and Mrs. Bryce before heading to Washington. They toured the city and joined other notable passengers including Captain M J de Bathe and A C Dickens. In New Jersey, Trenton authorities report a murder confession by William Atzenholfer in the Luella Marshall case, but doubts persist. The suspect’s sanity may be examined as investigators trace his movements.
Berlin reports a broad espionage arrest surge at Breslau, capital of Silesia, including both men and women. Correspondence seized hints at plans to destroy Breslau bridges during mobilization. A Berlin dispatch notes thirty defendants, Germans and Russians, charged with spying for Russia, with officials withholding details.
Washington announces that Russian imports will continue under minimum tariff rates after the treaty lapses on January 1. Congress abrogated the treaty due to Russia's passport position, with ministerial statements from St. Petersburg. Brent & Sons Co. advertises wines and champagnes for New Year’s.
Worcester, December 29. By General William Draper's will a son born to the wives of his three living sons and named for the grandfather will receive $10,000. The infant William Franklin Draper, son of Clare H. and Mrs. Draper of Charlotte, N C, is the first to qualify. Another son’s child named for the grandfather was born earlier and thus not eligible.
Knox the locomotive engineer once blamed for a railway strike faces a one month duty suspension for passing signals on Christmas Eve while in charge of his old engine. The penalty, harsh in railway practice, was kept secret, but no expected strike action is anticipated by his fellow workers.
J S Crum Public Service Commissioner denounces the traction trust for watered securities and no worker protections at a labor mass meeting. He blames the trust for avoiding municipal control and aims to push for municipal subway operation and labor representation on the commission.
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