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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1926
Page
1
London telegrams report ongoing rail and printer strikes with hundreds of telegrams from across the country showing workers refuse to return. Officials say many unions keep out as talks fail while several cities suspend normal service and emergency trains run.
Mrs. Nellie Klapmeyer who, as a two year old, inspired the ballad On the Baggage Car Ahead, was buried in Kansas City after a train journey to her old East home. Her mother had died in Kansas City, and a passenger, Gus sia L. Davis, the songwriter, created the tune following the incident.
Edinburg resumes work while railwaymen printers and engineers stay on strike. Peterborough Garliste crews refuse to return until all are reinstated unconditional. Volunteers run Leith docks. Manchester and Salford see partial resumption. Glasgow endures printing trade dispute as Scotsman pledges nonunion labor. Kings Town union railwaymen remain out as volunteers handle mail.
London faces ongoing upheaval as nine days of general strike give way tohand to hand clashes between labor and employers. Food convoys continue with armed escorts while buses are scarce and subway service remains limited. Officials warn recovery will be slow and fear a split in union leadership at upcoming miners meeting.
London May 18. The Trades Union Congress declares it will resist any attempt to impose humiliating terms on workers. The statement follows a failed nationwide effort to re-employ workers and warns employers and the government to uphold peace. It says the strike was not a sign of weakness and calls on Premier Baldwin to back his promises. It urges railway and road workers to refuse individual agreements and follow official guidance.
Troops under General Paul B. Malone and Brigadier Generals Herold B. Fiske and Frank R. McCoy halt at Washer's ranch and Bluemel's store while marching toward Stanley in a simulated warfare maneuver. Patrols lead main bodies amid guard against a surprise attack as divisions shift alignment among Blue, Brown, and Red forces.
The Second Engineers lead the United States army on the hike into camp. Hot showers will be available within 20 minutes after the camp is reached. The engineers transport a complete chlorination plant by truck to purify water. Electric lights and telephone lines were laid soon after the division went into camp Wednesday.
The Burnett School No. 3 students wrote a composition urging graveling of the playground. Fler denies teaching school as a side line while reviewing student compositions. The commissioner pledges immediate attention to the request.
Paris reports that executioner Diebler who supervises beheadings of French criminals for 2000 francs per execution has refused to continue under piece rate pay. Cabinet notes Briand and Justice Minister Taval discussing the stoppage as officials demand more funds.
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