San Antonio machinists strike over pay and conditions
The local union of machinists prompts a citywide walkout delaying work in the shops. Members gather on Austin street while union leaders confer on next steps. Rumors of strike breakers surface as box cars are moved to the shop yard and officials say the company cannot meet the demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union of Machinists
H. Pos
Houston
O’connell
San Antonio
Austin Street
Murray’s Shall
Tenth
Austin
Anderson
del Rio
A. R. Atkinson
Southern Pacific
Illinois Central Shopmen Strike Walkout at Burnside
Four thousand Illinois Central shopmen at Burnside walked out at 10 a.m. after a union strike order. Police guarded entrances, no violence anticipated, night crew returned home rather than resume work, and no strike breakers were present. Rail officials had removed locomotives and cars overnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Illinois Central
Burnside
Police Department
Illinois Central Railroad
E¢ Woodlawn
Kensington
Grand Rossing
Panacea for Dyspepsia Promises Quick Relief
An old medical ad extols a stomach cure using two ounces essence of pepsin three ounces syrup of ginger and one ounce Catandir compound. It claims instant relief and potential cure with continued use. Directions advise mixing ingredients and taking after meals and at bedtime with a 1 ounce Catandir seal.
Illinois Central Memphis strike expands to 1300 workers
At 10 o'clock strike leaders declare the remaining shopmen and freight handlers of the Illinois Central and Yazoo and Mississippi Valley railroads in Memphis went out. About thirteen hundred men are said to be on strike, with most allied workers having already struck on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
Illinois Central & Yezoo
Mississippi Valley
USE STRIKE BREAKERS. North Men Replace Carmen in Katy Shops
Six strike breakers were brought from the north to work in the Katy car shops at Smithville Texas to replace striking carmen. They occupy a box car sleeping quarters and are guarded by deputy sheriffs. The strike is described as peaceful with no expected trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithville
Tex
Katy
Carmen
Strike Ties Up 100 Union Pacific Carmen In Kansas City
In Kansas City on September 30, all 100 carmen employed in Union Pacific local shops quit at 10 AM. A six year old high fence surrounds the works and union men report tracks inside the enclosure cleared for bunk cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Kansas City
Carmen
Union Pacific Railroad
Union
SP 350 Union Workers Strike At Algiers Shops
In New Orleans at the Southern Pacific Algiers shops 350 union members voted to strike at 10 o'clock. Clerks in the road's freight offices will review the strike situation at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New Orleans
Algiers
Southern Pacific
Federation
Strike Hits Southern Pacific Shops In Houston
In Houston on September 30 workers at the Southern Pacific shops began a strike with union leaders estimating 1200 to 1600 workers participating. No disorder was reported as the strike started.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Southern Pacific
Striking rail workers halt at Illinois Central Yazoo River lines
In Vicksburg on September 30 at 10 o clock the federation of the employes of the Illinois Central and Yazoo River and Mississippi Valley railroads walked off the job. Six hundred workers from various crafts including laborers boilermakers machinists onners pipe workers coppersmiths and painters participated in the orderly strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicksburg
Associated Press
Miss
Illinois Central and
Yazoo River
Mississippi Valley
Obedience to strike orders hits Dallas shop
In Dallas eleven workers from the Houston and Texas Central, a Harriman line, quit at about 11 o clock this morning in obedience to strike orders. The laid off crew included six carmen one carpenter and four car inspectors, the entire Dallas shop force reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Associated Press
Tex
Houston & Texas Central
Harriman
Carmen
Illinois Central Strike Action Shuts Plant
East St Louis Illinois September 30 workers from the Illinois Central Railway walked off at 9 80 am and by 10 am about 500 employees had laid down tools and left the shop. Guards were posted around the plant as the strike order was anticipated by a large group of shop men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
East
Louis
Illinois Central
One Thousand Walk Out At Jackson Rail Shops
Over 1000 men obeyed the strike order and walked out from the Illinois Central and Yazoo and Mississippi Valley railroad shops in Jackson Mississippi at 10 o clock today. The men are said to be considering a broader strike. No disorders occurred during the walkout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Kruttschnitt
Harriman Lines
Associated Press
Jackson, Miss
Illinois Central and Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Railroad
Harriman Lines Strike Hits Denver Shops
About 1000 machinists and 75 car men employed by the Harriman lines in Denver quit work at 10 this morning following a strike order issued yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Associated Press
Harriman Lines
Majority Quit in Omaha Shops
Omaha September 30 1958 a majority of Union Pacific Omaha shops workmen quit work at 10 am no demonstration railroad officials say a considerable portion of the 1200 employees stayed on the job but exact numbers could not be determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Union Pacific
Trains Run Normally on Houston & Texas Central
Waco Texas September 30 trains on the Houston and Texas Central are operating as usual today. Road representatives claim no trouble is anticipated. Seventeen carmen are out on the Katy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brit aSownwilaarae
Waco
Tex
Houston
Texas Central
Carmen
Katy
Striking SP Workers In Galveston Guess Union Ties
Seven car shop workers and one roundhouse machinist followed a strike order in Galveston Texas today. About 45 workers in the shops are said to be non union, reflecting limited union affiliation among local shopmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Galveston
Tex
Southern Pacific Car Shops
Roundhouse
Go Out at Beaumont
About twenty carmen and repair men in the Southern Pacific employ walked out. The stoppage occurred in Beaumont Texas as a labor action likely tied to contract or working conditions. No further details were provided on the outcome or negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Associathd Press
Tex
Southern Pacific
French Actress Mme Simone Arrives in New York with Dog Friend
The famous actress arrives with her husband M. Casimir Perier and a 12 year old dog named Chochotte. Customs officers quiz her on the value of the dog, she replies she values the animal as a friend beyond price, and the dog is admitted duty free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme
Simone
New York
M. Casimir- Perier
France
Sarah Bernhardt
Mme. Simone
Strike Impact Dampens Harriman System Ties
Report notes today as the Harriman system experiences a strike with no anticipated trouble. No strike breakers are on site, though some are said to be en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriman
Harriman Shops Strike Pulls 400 to 500 Men Off Work
In Ogden Utah on September 30 between 400 and 500 Harriman shops workers walked out. A few veteran pensioners stayed at their posts following strike leaders orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ues Ogden
Utah
Harriman
Paducah Strike Hits Illinois Central Shops
Seven hundred Illinois Central railroad shop workers in Paducah Ky struck. Boilermakers and painters are awaiting instructions to quit work, with a shutdown expected tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br Troe and Press
Paducah
Illinois Central Railroad
400 Strike Paralyzes Southern Pacific Shops
About 400 employees at the Southern Pacific shops in San Francisco walked out at 10 o'clock this morning in a sudden labor action. Local reports indicate the walkout affected key maintenance and repair operations at the rail yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific shopmen strike in Council Bluffs
About 150 Union Pacific shop workers walked out in Council Bluffs Iowa on September 30. Anticipated mass walkouts by 60 of 100 Chicago, Burlington and Quincy men and the remaining Hiiness Central workers were expected later in the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Union Pacific
Hiiness Central
Strike Paralyzes Southern Pacific Shops in El Paso
One hundred shop employees in El Paso obeyed a strike order and quit work. The shops remain open and Superintendent Ward says operations will continue. No strike breakers were seen in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Tex
Southern Pacific
Ward
Chinese Remain at Work in SP Strike
One hundred fifty Southern Pacific shop men in Tucson Arizona struck today while twelve Chinese helpers and a few carpenters remained at work. The action disrupted maintenance at the yard with labor tensions cited as the cause and officials seeking a peaceful settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Ariz
Southern Pacific
Southern Pacific shop workers walk out in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on Sept 30, about 1606 Southern Pacific shop employees walked out. The walkout affected the shops in the city as workers halted duties in a mass labor action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
P Ress
Southern Pacific
500 Strike Hits Southern Pacific Shopmen
About 500 Southern Pacific shopmen were struck today in Oakland California as tensions and labor actions surged during the late September labor wave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Associated Press
Cal
Southern Pacific
Boilermakers Hit Illionis Central Shop in Strike Action
Illinois Central shopmen went on strike today affecting boiler trades. The boilermakers await orders as labor action unfolds in Alico Airo area.
All Out at Ennis Houston & Texas Central Shops
About 200 men at the Houston and Texas Central shops in Ennis Texas walked out today amid a labor dispute. No violence reported and no further details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ennis
Op Prebs
Tex
Houston & Texas Central
Entire Force Strikes in Sparks Shop
Reno dispatch reports the entire Sparks equipment shop force of about 600 men walked out today amid a labor dispute. No details on demands or company response were provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Reno
Nevada
Sparks
Poley's Kidney Remedy Taquid Proven for Kidney Ailments
Poley's Kidney Remedy Taquid is promoted as effective for acute and chronic kidney and bladder issues. It is framed as a tonic for elderly people, offering permanent relief and comfort, with Edwards King Drug Co mentioned as a supplier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poley
Edwards King Drug Co
Fort Sam Houston payroll and quartermaster changes
Major Arthur W. Yates and Captain Martin Novak paid about $20,000 to civilian employees this morning. The depot payroll exceeded $9,000 and the post payroll around $11,000. Major Robert H. Rolfe will assume post quartermaster duties next week as Novak transfers to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur W. Yates
Martin Novak
Fort Sam Houston
Depot Quartermaster
Post Quartermaster Department
Robert H. Rolfe
Depot Quartermaster Department
San Antonio
New York
Army
Patrick W. Guiney
Concrete
Houston
J. &. Muegge
TALIAN FLEET FACS ON FORTS OF TRIPOLI
A Turkish appeal urges calm and unity as Ottoman authorities vow to act against Italian aggression in Tripoli. Citizens are called to boycott Italian goods and treat Italians in Turkey as guests while military forces are strengthened on the Greek and Montenegrin frontiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Italy's Tripoli expedition readies 85,000 troops
Advices from Italy place Caneva's forces at over 85,000 including infantry, sharpshooters, cavalry and artillery with Red Cross divisions. Caneva receives final orders in Chiasso before taking command. Giolitti pledges full government support and aim to minimize losses as Italian fleets prepare to clear sea lanes and counter Turkish moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chiasso
Switzerland
Italy
General Caneva
Red Cross
Caneva
di San Giuliano
Navy
Tripoli
Giolotti
Mediterranean
Naples
Taranto
Syracuse
Disintegration seen for Turkey as Italy wars grow
Dr Vahan Cardashian, adviser to the Ottoman Chamber of Commerce in America, foresees gradual dismemberment of Turkey as European powers close in. He cites Italy's gain in Tripoli and predicts invasions, with Austria Salona, Germany on the Aegean, Russia Armenia, and French and British moves shaping a final map.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Italy
Vahan Cariashian
Ottoman Chamber of Commerce In
America
Turkey
Cardashian
Austria
Salonica
Aegean
Germany
Aegean Sea
Russia
Armenia
France
Syria
England
Cyprus
Tripoli
Newark
Africa
Asia
Minor
Italy Pledges Water Engagements In War Effort
Article notes Italy plans water engagements and predicts victory. It mentions Turkish forces as a strong, well trained and stubborn army prepared for hard fighting if additional actions occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Italy War Enthusiasm Sparks Nationwide Celebrations
In Rome on September 30 Italy declares war on Turkey and crowds mobilize in Bergamo Parma Genoa Bari Vercelli Perugia singing patriotic tunes. The government updates powers on the conflict while a Genoa dispatch notes the Turkish consul will withdraw exhibits from Turin. A Tripoli dispatch reports the Italian squadron seizing the Turkish transport Derna at Tripoli with part of its cargo surrendered without resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Turkey
Bergamo
Parma
Iran
Genoa
Bari
Vercelli
Perugia
Turin
Tripoli
Derna
Eet
Stocks Mark Down On Turkey Italy Alarm In London
London stock market reacts to unexpected Turkey Italy hostilities. Turkish bonds fall three points, Italian bonds one point, British consols down one to four. Demand dries up, bids improve, and most declines reverse by noon. Market ends quiet with uncertainty ahead of further developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Turkey
Italy
Stock Exchange Today
Reporting on Tripoli War Watch In 1911 Dispatch
Beherlin dated Sept 30 9 am quotes a telegram noting no action yet but says Turks and Italians are in a warring posture with reports that Italian troops have landed to the west of Tripoli. The消息 reflects tension as campaign scenarios unfold in North Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Beherlin
Wolff Ware
Tripoli
Lunch Club Meets at St Anthony Hotel
The Bexar County Medical Association lunch club held its weekly gathering at 12 30 at the St Anthony hotel. Doctors dismissed patients and medicine for fellowship and a series of brief talks followed by a general discussion. Attendees included Duggan Carhart Edwards Gwinn Walthall Gray Mans Quillan McCamish Jackson Lowery King Graves Depew Ogilvie Nixon Strayhorn Douglas Kahn Campbell Felder Bloom Shropshire A C McDaniels Hicks Goldblum. The luncheon will be held again at the St Anthony each week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexar County Medical Association
St. Anthony
Duggan
Carhart
Edwards
Gwinn
Walthall
Gray
Mans
Quillan
McCamish
T. T. Jackson
Lowery
Married couple Eva Routh and J Murphy wed in Flatonia church
In Flatonia Texas Miss Eva Routh and J Murphy of Temple were married in the Baptist church with Rev Eugene Routh officiating. The couple will reside in Atlanta for the next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flatonia
Tex
Eva Routh
J. . Murphy
Temple
Eugene Routh
Atlanta
Italo American club backs Italy in war against Turkey
The Italo American Young Men's Club of San Antonio approved Italy's declaration of war on Turkey. A unanimous resolution praised Italy, anticipated a swift conflict, and predicted an Italian victory within sixty days. The local Italian colony, about 2500 strong, showed keen interest in the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Turkey
San Antonio
Charles A. Troilo
Joe Obriotti
Charles Rubiola
Young Men’s Club
Pepe
T of Threy
Awaiting Turkish Request on US Charge of Turkish Interests
The state department in Washington noted no obstacle to accepting a Turkish government request for the United States to assume charge of Turkish interests in Italy. The move would enable the Turkish embassy in Rome and Turkish consulates in Italy to operate through American plenipotentiaries in Rome and elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
A Requet
Associated
Washington
State Department
America
Italy
Rome
Oatassy
Pianist Agnes Kanter to Give Taylor Recital
Mrs Agnes Kanter a Leipsic Germany pianist will give a recital October 6 in Taylor assisted by local musicians. She is sister of Mrs Phil Nolan of Taylor and once lived in Corsicana before marrying Professor Kanter of Leipzig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Tex
Agnes Kanter
Leipsic
Germany
Phil Nolan
Corsicana
Professor Kanter
Leipste
Heavy rain boosts benefits for farmers and stockmen
Victoria Texas reports another heavy rain this afternoon. The downpour will aid farmers and stock men, bringing much needed soil moisture and pasture growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Tex
Obituary notices for Wilson Quintero and Thomas with funeral details
Obituaries list Mrs. Jewell E. Wilson 38 who died at home near Castroville road and Pasqual Quintero 59 who died at his South San Saba residence. Details include birthplaces Kansas and Mexico, durations in the city, survivors, and funeral arrangements at Chilchester Arkansas and San Fernando Cathedral. Thomas noted as philanthropist with Masonic Temple rites and Knights Templar ceremonies, interment at Anchor Lodge cemetery, survivors include five nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shultz Thomas
St. Louis
Me. Thomas
Dayhoff Child Dies. Funeral This Afternoon
A. C. Dayhoff aged three died Friday at 12:30 AM at his Benton and M streets home. He is survived by a widow, one son, two sisters and two brothers living out of the city. Funeral at 4:80 this afternoon from the home. Interment in City Cemetery No. 6.
Funeral for Robert Flores Held at City Cemetery No 4
The funeral service for Robert Flores aged 3 years was held Friday at 9 AM. He died Thursday morning. Interment followed at City Cemetery No 4. Rev Basillio R. Soto and Rev Manuel Lazaro officiated, with pallbearers Rodolfo Perez Alberto Quintana Narciso Timan Leon Marechal Francisco Rirce Bruno Narro and Francisco Jose Flores.
Mrs Pterence Kertin Dies in San Antonio at 57
Mrs Pterence Kertin aged 57 years died at her Herman street apartment this morning at 4 o clock. Native of Vernon Indiana she had lived in San Antonio for eighteen months. Survived by husband a son John Kertin of Jeffersonville Indiana and daughter Mrs Helen Adams who was here. Funeral Sunday at 9 30 from Riebe’s church officiated by Rev C B Cross South Heights Methodist interment City Cemetery No 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quintero
Pasqual Quintero
San Saba Street
Mexico
San Fernando Cathedral
San Fernando
Kertin
Pterence Kertin
Herman Street
Vernon
Indiana
San Antonio
John Kertin
Jeffersonville
Helen’ Adams
Riebe
Ingartors
B. Cross
South Heights
Gonzales Free County Fair Fund Reaches Milestone
The Gonzales county fair committee reports about $1000 raised with expectations to reach $1200. The event October 25 to 27 is described as free with no gate receipts or entry fees, funded entirely by local donations from Gonzales residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonzales
Tex
Gonzales County
Aid Appeal For Itasca Orphan Home In Texas
James D. McLean president issues circular seeking donations for the Southwestern Presbyterian Home and School for Orphans at Itasca Hill County Texas. He notes 92 orphans cared for with others seeking aid and receipts falling short despite last winter surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Presbyterian Home and School For Orphans
James D. McLean
Itasca
Hill County
Texas
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