Union Operator Leader Declares Strike Lost
The president of the union operators announces that the strike has been lost and outlines next steps for members. He urges workers to regroup and consider alternative actions as negotiations continue.
14 Oct 1907
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1907
Page
1
The president of the union operators announces that the strike has been lost and outlines next steps for members. He urges workers to regroup and consider alternative actions as negotiations continue.
Chicago dispatch reports union leaders in New York Chicago Denver Kansas City and other cities voting to press the strike while some workers seek their old jobs in Cleveland a number of men return to work after local meetings and union appeals. The Central Federated Union asks affiliates to oppose government injunctions as labor rights come under debate. Washington eyes a plan to move eastern laborers west with free transport to fill government positions if contracts are kept.
Fire at the American Bridge Company iron works on the city outskirts causes about 300 in damage. Tramps lodging in a freight car near the carpenter shop are suspected. Local notes include J P White traveling from Bovina to Kenna to ship cattle and Dr. George A Lipp assisting. Beaumont official Wm Dixon, visiting R T Burge, heads to Chicago. Expert sewing at Texas shop.
The article notes ongoing problems with landslides delaying a French digging effort. Engineers prefer a slow removal to avoid triggering further movement. Details are sparse due to damaged text and the only readable line references a paper-delivered source and a bookstore notice.
The Elks announce prizes for the flower parade tied to their fall festival next month. Awards include 25 dollars for the best double rig, 20 dollars for the best single rig, and 15 dollars for the best automobile. Entries will be canvassed by a committee and interested entrants should notify the Elks promptly.
Ex mayor J F Hinkle has been presented with a four cylinder Buick Model D and is testing the car this morning. The Modern Brotherhood of America will hold its regular meeting at the K P Hall on Wednesday night with Prof Hinshaw from Oklahoma as the lecturer and a full attendance requested. Other important business will be brought before the meeting.
Railroad executives denounce state legislation while backing favored government control measures. The dispute centers on regulatory authority and policy direction affecting rail operations and management.
Chicago reports William Rockefeller to testify on Extensive Standard Oil loans. In Roswell, Alfred Brainard and others discuss municipal water bonds, Class A and B taxes, and ditch work funding as residents debate city water provision and fire protection costs.
A brief report from Albuquerque last week notes George Freidenblogm discussing events and plans for a large fair. The article highlights anticipated activities and local interest in the upcoming gathering.
Roswell’s 26 year fair featured record gate receipts and busy races. Albu quirque fair memories, parade floats and a wide guest list marked a busy week with visitors from Kansas and Missouri. Local sports include Roswell High School baseball win over Artesia.
Robinson explains the proposed water protection plan as applying both special and ad valorem taxes by class. He notes the scheme targets current water owners versus non owners and frames it as a tax approach for domestic and irrigation use.
Cattle receipts near 22 000 in Kansas City with market steady. Southern steers 3.45 to 4.25, cows 2.25 to 3.35, stockers 3.00 to 5.00, bulls 2.50 to 3.75, calves 3.50 to 7.00. Sheep receipts 8 000 with muttons 5.00 to 5.60 and lambs 6.25 to 7.40. Chicago receipts 35 000 with market steady to 10 cents lower. Bevas 3.90 to 7.25, cows 1.50 to 4.30, Texans 3.75 to 4.75, calves 5.50 to 8.00, westerners 4.00 to 6.00, stockers 2.50 to 4.95. Sheep 4 000, western 3.00 to 5.50, yearlings 5.40 to 6.00, lambs 4.75 to 7.39.
Horace A. Lay of Capitol Life Insurance Company requests legal status of special contracts. Denver replies October 3 1907 that special contracts are absolutely legal and all earnings under the contract will be paid to the policy holder each year. The Wisconsin laws are noted as a contrast.
The Chicago baseball team beat Detroit by 2 runs to 0. Chicago finished with 7 hits and 1 error while Detroit had 7 hits and 2 errors. The score remained 2-0 after the second inning and at game end.
J. B. Herbst financial agent at 303 N. Main offers a $50,000 loan fund for irrigated farms with long term terms. Interest is payable annually and borrowers may pay off the loan before due date without penalty.
In Lorain Ohio on October 14 a five year old boy Matthew Gloski and his eleven year old sister Lucy were killed when a Lake Shore freight train struck them as they walked the tracks. Their nurse Miss Sophie Glover was fatally hurt while attempting to free the child.
London Oct 14 Silver fell a point to 27% pence 55%c today, a total drop of 1% since Sept 30. The decline stems from India grain not arriving as expected and the Indian government, previously the market’s main support, stopping its purchases this afternoon.
Washington Oct 14 Thomas Ryan longtime assistant secretary of interior will retire late this month due to health problems He will be succeeded by Frank Pierce of Salt Lake City Ryan has served nearly eleven years and previously was minister to Mexico He hails from Kansas
Arthur A. Mermod, son of the late Alexander Mermod, founder of the Mermod Jaccard King Jewelry Co., was found dead by suicide in a room at the Commercial Hotel in St. Louis. Despondency is believed to be the cause of death.
Harry Jones, a negro porter, jailed on liquor sale without a license near a club house by the Hondo river. City and territorial charges set for hearings before Justice Welter with $300 bond each. Plus local notices on music instruction and entertainment events in Santa Fe.
U S Weather Bureau local report from Roswell New Mexico dated October 14 notes yesterday's high 73 and low 40 with mean 56 and no precipitation. Wind from the east at 8 miles per hour and cloudy skies. Forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Tuesday with a stationary temperature.
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