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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1916
Page
4
Newberg Lodge No. 104 A F and A M sets regular meetings on the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 2 30 PM in the LO C Hall SHILOH RELIEF CORPS NO 28 holds meetings there also Minnie B Byers is president Emma L Snow secretary.
More than 300000 engineers conductors firemen and brakemen seek an eight hour eight hour pay raise totaling about 100 million dollars annually. Brotherhood leaders reject settlement plans and准备 for a second conference in August after a prolonged negotiation with railroad management.
The speaker argues the nation must intervene to prevent a railroad strike from causing widespread suffering. Justice should protect both sides, and the public cannot remain an innocent bystander while the Interstate Commerce Commission is urged to gain power to prevent the conflict.
Rail workers face a wage crisis with three possible paths: a backdown by train service employees, arbitration by an impartial tribunal, or a strike, as urged by the Railways Age Gazette.
Washington reports that a wage dispute involving 254 brakemen may be settled peacefully or by nationwide strike. Congress may refer the issue to the Interstate Commerce Commission to study hours and wages across railroads and report on revenue, rates, and impact on the public.
Rail workers in train service vote on a wage increase claiming high pay must reflect living costs. The editor argues a 25 percent rise would force higher freight and passenger rates, burdening 100 million Americans while not improving capitalists' profits.
A Chicago message warns the public that a railroad strike would harm America more than ten wars with Mexico, urging restraint and resolution to prevent national disaster.
A New York World report notes that railroad brotherhood members should hesitate before engaging in strife, signaling caution amid tensions and potential industrial action.
The New York Tribune notes wages rise as rates apply to various sectors. Economic observers cite inflation pressures and labor demand as primary drivers, with unions and employers negotiating adjustments to keep up with living costs.
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