Southern Pacific strike disrupts Louisiana sugar trade
The Southern Pacific engine and trainmen strike bogs rail traffic in Louisiana delaying cane shipments from the Cane grinding season. A Lafayette to Algiers train ran with Division Superintendent Knightlinger at the throttle while strikebreakers appear in New Orleans and Algiers. Sugar producers face heavy losses without rail service. Godchaux Planting Co appeals to President Wilson for intervention as 75 percent of cane in Louisiana lies in strike zones.
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New Orleans
Southern Pacific
Algiers
Lafayette
Knightlinger
Sugar Exchange
Godchaux Planting Company
Louisiana
Wilson
Embargo on Live Stock Strikes Texas & New Orleans Railway
Dallas reports a strike affecting the Texas & New Orleans Railway between Dallas and Beaumont. Regular service is disrupted with only one train operating this morning and no livestock or perishable goods moving. The embargo spreads across local railroads.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas & New Orleans Railway
Sunset-Central Lines
Beaumont
Mail Re-routed During SP Strike Impacts North and East
San Antonio post office reports mail for the north and east will be sent over the International and Great Northern lines. Aims to keep mail moving amid the Southern Pacific strike though some delays are expected. Sam M. Gaines of Fort Worth directs the routing to speed delivery for the region.
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Southern Pacific
San Antonio
Sam M. Gaines
Division
Fort Worth
International & Great Northern
Post
Wolfson's November Dress Woolens Sale Ends Saturday
Wolfson's advertises an eight item sale on woolens including wool challis duvetyne and matelasse crepe with discounts from regular prices. The promotion lists yardage reductions and all wool materials such as plaids diagonals serges and broadcloths on the second floor and notes the sale ends when the store closes Saturday.
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Wolfson
Hand Bags Special at 1 Dollar
An assortment of leather suede satin and tapestry hand bags in varied shapes and sizes offered at 1 00 each. Originally priced up to 5 00 a bag. Choice selection closing out on the Main Floor.
Umbrellas Offered at Fifty Cents Each
Catalog note describes neat 26 inch frames with natural wood Mission handles and good coverings priced at fifty cents per umbrella.
Saturday Table Linen Sale Ad Preview
Local advertisement touts a Saturday sale on damask table linens including heavily mercerized damasks at 64 inches wide 50c 90c ranges and all linen napkins and luncheon napkins in assorted sizes with prices from 98c per dozen to 1.50 per dozen plus hemstitched silver bleached cloths and round tablecloths in 54x72 to 58x58 inch sizes at marked sale prices.
Outing Flannel and Flannelet Fabrics at Discount Prices
Advertises 14 yards of 10c outing flannel for 1 dollar with heavy fabrics in light and dark patterns. Also lists 14 yards of 10c outing flannelet kimono outings with various patterns, 27 inches wide, 8c to 10c grades, plus checks in multiple sizes and colors, 27 inches wide, Saturday pricing 5 to 8 cents per yard. (Second Floor)
Petticoats Offer Pleated Flounce and Satin Look
Surprising in quality at the prices. Petticoats 49c feature sturdy material and pleated flounce in black green emerald navy. At 1.19, petticoats resemble satin with pleated ruffles in black only. Well made and durable for third floor shoppers.
Infant's Sweaters 50c in Solid White and Red Mix
Advertises infant sweaters at 50 cents, available in solid white and red or dainty color combinations. Describes knit as close weave, warm and comfortable. Located on the third floor.
Neckwear Specials Priced at 25 Cents and a Dollar
Two lots of odds and ends neckwear grouped for quick sale at 25 cents and 1 dollar each. Previously sold from 50 cents up to 3 dollars.
Mail Delays Amid Rail Service Suspensions Across Lines
Fuller noted the morning mail was three hours late with widespread delays as Southern Pacific trains except Nos. 9 and 10 are annulled. Lavernia reported mail would move by automobile due to no Gulf Shore service, while southwestern mail goes via Aransas Pass and Houston mail via the Katy line.
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Raster Fuller
Southern Pacific
California
Lavernia
Aransas Pass
Houston
Katy
Long list of grievances fuels rail strike across Texas
The document lists 70 plus pointed grievances by engineers and conductors, including reinstatements, pay for time lost, and control issues on divisions from Jacksonville to El Paso. Acts cited cover speed, der Merits, yarding, fuel, and duty hours amid a regional labor action affecting Victoria division trains.
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Pittman
P. Thompson
Jacksonville Divine
Driscol
Nooner
Orange
Tulane
Sherrill
Oakley
Red Brick
Grillett
Cline
C. P. Holzinger
F. E. Cox
Kounts
J. &. Frampton
Jacksonville
Ritz
el Paso
Loesverg
la Grange
Eton
Sanderson
Valentine
Glidden
Echo
Lake Charles
Nacogdoches
Rockland
Morgan City
Brotherhood of Locomotive Enginemen
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
San Antonio
H. Lewis
Glover
C. L. Roosevelt
Gramley
T. C. Jones
del Rio
Eagle Pass
Houston
Hardwick
Laurel’s Death in Civil War Fight Remains Unconfirmed
The report states Laurel lost his life fighting for the Constitutionalists. It notes he is said to be an American citizen, but officials at the department say this has not been established.
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Laurel
Constitutionalists
Department
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