Boilermakers Back at Work After Union Deal
The Southern Pacific boilermakers and helpers return to duty after a union demand to remove a refusing striker is met. San Francisco ordered the return, but La Grande remains unsettled as a dispute over staffing and grievances with Superintendant Graham delays full resumption. Ballard shingle workers strike widens with wage demand and rising costs of living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stimeon Lumber Company
Ballard
Wash
Shingio
Bhinglemen
Duien
Los Angeles
Cal
Southern Pacific
Pacific Division
Harriman Lines
Southern Pacific Railroad
San Francisco
H. J. Small
Ed Payne
Union
Payne
Harriman
Stall
la Grande
Carter
Low Angeles
Graham
Ore- Ron
Corsin
Shingle Weavers‘ Union
Ralcolm Lumber Company
Seattle Cedar Lumber Manufacturing Company
Stimeon
Infant burns in clothing fire after matches disaster
A baby suffered severe burns when clothing ignited after climbing to a shelf and striking matches. The mother extinguished the flames, but the child remained critical though potentially recoverable with medical care from Dr. Parker. Also reported: Greek laborers in Yakima protest board meals at Tieton camps after being promised self-cooking and $2.25 daily wages. In Newport, Wash., the Spokane steamer on the Pend Oreille Navigation line sank near Usk. all aboard were saved and the vessel is valued around $15,000.
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Yakima
Portland
Tieton
Spokane
Newport
Wash
Pent d'Orville Navigation Company
Usk
Penderville
Bribery Trial of Pacific States Official Rapidly Moves
In San Francisco on August 15 the bribery graft case against Louis Glaw, vice president and general manager of Pacific States Telephone, proceeded with a six hour second trial. Only 28 jurors examined. six selected, one released on request amid fatigue. The defense pressed for a writ of permanent prohibition, arguing the grand jury was illegal and indictments void. The judge urged swift questioning as proceedings continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Louls Glaew
Pacific States Telephon Company
Thomas L
Lonergan
Walter Gare
Johnson Elliott
John H. Knude
Richard M. Collins
Hay and Grain
Niles
Mortensen
James Galley
James Glassford
Frank W. Brown
Gorge W. Payton
Joseph C. Queen
Phillip H. Flood
Edward W. Strange
Franklin Riffle
Lawlor
Colunsel
Talesmen
Turgent Barlnees
Supreme ‘Court
Oliver Frend Sery
Telegraphic Avenues Closed to All but Railway Business
Northwest railroad telegraphers remain on duty but refuse to handle Western Union Associated Press and Postal business. The strike, predicted to last weeks, prompts extra operators and calls for better sanitary conditions heating and warmth. A. O. Sinks of Portland denies imminent strike while reiterating adherence to railroad agreements as field reports say commercial messages may be routed through railroad offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Portland
Ore
Oregon
Southern Pacific Company
A. O. Sinks
Western Union
No New Developments in Pendleton Strike Crisis
The Pendleton Western Union office remains staffed by Manager Gillette and Operator Walker as we enter a halt in telegram traffic. Only one telegram is transmitted today, with three sent Tuesday and five yesterday. Telegraphers across Portland and the Northwest refuse to handle Associated Press Postal or Western Union business, relying on strikebreakers. The Portland to Pendleton telephone line is also out of service, compounding the disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Gillette
Western Union
The
Inquirer
Portland
Northwest
Associated Press
Postal
Here
B. Vincent
Vincent
Associated Proes
New England
Middle West
Associated Proawoentors
San Francisco
Salt Lake City
Seattle
Tacoma
Spokane
Helena
Chicago
St. Pat
Peetal
Strikes Spread Across Newsrooms as Press Operators Walkout
United Press dispatches report a broad strike crisis with officials in Chicago New York and Boston noting no desertions yet while Western Union cuts messages. Portland and Seattle report outages with 7000 words shifting via Western Union as talks stall. demands include eight hour day and pay raises for Associated Press operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Association
Chicago
New York
Boston
Celebration of Peach Day and Third District Meet planned
Freewater August 15 a good general committee gathered in Badgeroy hall to finalize Peach Day plans. Senator Fulton of Astoria, Representative Fillis of Pendleton, and H C Willis of the Third Oregon Development League are among expected guests. About 125 people will dine, with baskets welcome. 1,600 on grounds for peach day plus Third District Development League sessions on August 25.
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Freewater
Badgeroy Hall
C. Sanderson
Freewater Times
L. B. Mitchell
Third District Development League
Senator Fulton
Astoria
Fillis
Pendleton
H. C. Willis
Third Oregon Development League
Walla Walla Valley Traction
Levee Bid Dispute Delays Newport Improvements
Three firms submitted bids for levee work as Newport faces rising waters. The council rejected all offers as too high, with a $1900 dispute over paving costs with Warren Construction. The bid scene included Dan May Moussy & Co EB Johnson of Portland. Newport & Son did not bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan May
Moussy & Co
EB. T. Johnson Company
Portland
Newport & Son
Coal Shortage Cripples Seattle This Winter
Seattle faces a severe coal shortage with predicted history making scarcities. Limited rail cars and blocked market leave residents unprepared for winter. The Labor Council has 4000 tons contracted to sell to union members, but only 400 tons have been secured, while mines hold coal ready to ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Labor Council
Cirs
Head Oiler Killed At Bay City Lumber Mill
E M Porter head oiler at Miami Lumber Company saw mill Bay City Oregon was fatally injured when caught by a shaft while oiling machinery. He suffered multiple arm fractures a mashed shoulder chest injuries and lung damage. The accident occurred Wednesday afternoon and was witnessed by one man who alerted others. Dr Hawk pronounced Porter dead the following morning.
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Bay City
Ore
Miami Lumber Company
E. M. Porter
Hawk
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iThree
Baker City
Jasper Sullivan
Pear Street
Porty Geeks
OPTEO
Juny
Lawler
Supreme Court
Porland
Nefaeal
Postal Telegraph Company
Crisies
Small
Uniter States
Canada
Cnicago
Aum
Smoall
Western Union Meranges
Clowery
Reston
A. P
Western Union Telegraph Company
Fulton
Moussu & Co
Johnson & Co
Newport Company
Warren
Council
Warren Construction Company
Cty
Jatt
Otler
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