Mayor Gill Won't Back Down In Street Car Strike Crisis
Mayor Gill said he will urge the council to press the traction company to resume service or face possible franchise forfeiture. The franchise requires ongoing service, and Caldwell notes the city could seek court action to compel operation if the company stalls. Informal talks were planned after a Cedar Falls inspection.
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Seattle Streetcar Strike Urges Walking and Solidarity
In a broad public message, workers say the Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Co employees have the right to organize. With a walk and good humor urged, the strike aims to avoid violence and press for collective bargaining as essential in modern industry. The appeal calls on riders to walk and smile while the dispute unfolds.
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Seattle Traction Strike Idle City Cars Amid 1600 Workers Walkout
Seattle sees 1600 traction employees strike halting street cars Jitneys taxis and trucks handle traffic as interurban workers may join. Mayor Gill may push arbitration while union and company clash over recognition. Picketing car barns and a downtown parade planned.
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No Car Wheels Turn in Tacoma
A Tacoma transit strike leaves none of the streetcars running as Manager Bean refuses to recognize the union. About 1,500 workers petition for drastic steps to operate the Tide Flat line, built by the city and run by the company. Bean holds the firm view that nonunion crews may operate but offers no clear timetable. Public response remains patient despite the inconvenience.
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Northwest grain crops need rain
The Northwest faces a drying spell and hot winds that have halved the wheat crop in Washington Oregon and Idaho. Rain is urgently needed to halt further yield loss as early estimates place the combined harvest around 65 to 70 million bushels in the three states, with total yield possible between 20 and 40 million bushels.
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Bargains Advertised. Special Efforts to Downtown Tomorrow
Seventy words describe Star promotions encouraging downtown shopping tomorrow. Stores offer telephone orders and expanded delivery. Vendors listed include Standard Furn Co, Grote-Rankin Co, MacDougall-Southwick, McCormack Pros, Woodhouse-Gronbaum, The Rhodes Co, Fraser-Paterson, Frederick & Nelson, and Bon Marche with page references.
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Seattle workers turn to jitneys as streetcars fail
A Seattle scene shows workers from factories and shipyards filling jitneys trucks and busses. Men in grime ride beside well dressed women as a city wakes to mass transportation disruption. Managers arrange early buses to ferry staff with seats, creating a citywide moving party.
Arrangements Made to Ferry 1700 Duthie Shipyard Workers
On Tuesday morning a plan ferried 1700 Duthie shipyard employees to work by ferry from the foot of Marion Street at 3 PM to Fisher Flour Mills on Harbor Island with a stop at the Ames plant. The Seattle Renton and Southern said no strike impact expected on the company. Municipal workers on car lines earned 3560 for eight hours after a recent raise of 50 cents. Restaurants reported rushing business and hotels saw many new guests as workers stayed downtown for early commutes.
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