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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1920
Page
1
At a meeting of the Chicago district council of the Switch Men's Union of North America, delegates resolved that all union members should return to work immediately while disputes are settled. The resolution says the walkout violates the union's contracts and rules, as well as the laws of the land.
Cleveland labor leaders work to widen a strike by switch men as crafts workers in railway shops plot a city-wide walkout on Thursday. Reported plans include forming a Cleveland Shopmen's Association to sever ties with the American Federation of Labor.
Pueblo reports Missouri Pacific railroad agreed to take back the striking switchmen who walked out Friday morning. The men called off the strike and will return to work tomorrow morning.
Seventy five yardmen on Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio railroads vote to return to work in Dayton Ohio. In Chicago the unauthorized strike wanes in the Midwest while the East sees intensified activity and stoppages. Freight movement increases in Chicago yards and officials anticipate a general resumption of work. Attorney General Palmer to outline government stance as Justice investigators near conclusion.
San Francisco April 12 rail service on the Pacific coast tightens amid a switchmen strike. Company officials report steadily improving conditions while union leaders claim workers are holding their own. Reports of large defections from Southern Pacific are disputed as officials say no agreement to end the Fresno strike has reached headquarters.
Washington April 12 Government officials weigh next steps in the railroad strike crisis after Justice Department inquiries. Attorney General Palmer said a decision may come tomorrow, while President Wilson plans to name nine members to the railway labor board. Prosecutions under mail transportation statutes may follow, with Lever Act action delayed pending full agency knowledge. The Army Transport Service stands ready to aid any city in danger, per the Council of National Defense.
News dispatches report the Histrada Cabrera government overthrown in Guatemala and a new government formed with Carlorerrera as president. The revolutionists claim a Unionist party triumph, with tainted reports across multiple outlets.
In Cleveland April 12 1918 labor turmoil spreads as switchmen walk out in Collinwood for 67 to 72 cents hourly. About 400 Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen members hear Gompers and Lee urge loyalty while denouncing insurgents. In Washington a war profits debate unfolds in the House over army camp construction and alleged waste.
Salt Lake City April 12 A strike of switchmen and yardmen at the Denver and Rio Grande railroad caused the car repair shop to close and about 600 workers to be laid off. Strikers in Salt Lake City number roughly 1,000. The strike may suspend Utah coal mine operations, with Carbon county hardest hit where about 4,000 men are employed.
Pittsburg Kansas April 12 An injunction restrains Kansas mine unions officials from fining members or officials who appear as witnesses before the new Kansas industrial relations court. District Judge A J Curran issued the order as he jailed Alexander M Howitt president of the Kansas miners and three other officials for contempt of court last Friday. At a recent convention miners voted against any member before the tribunal.
Jerome April 12 The Democrats of Jerome county plan a Jefferson day banquet in Jerome city hall. Leaders from across the region will attend with R A Stevenson and Judge James R Bothwell of Twin Falls invited to speak.
Mobile, April 12. Launching here of the 5,000 steamer Caipinol of Nebraska will be christled by Miss Mae Pershing, sister of General John J Pershing. May delegation from Lincoln Nebraska will attend.
Four railroad brotherhood leaders in New York pledged union co operation to end an unauthorized rail strike. A bureau official called the action a mob movement that would burn itself out while noting radical influence behind the walkout spreading from Chicago to Indianapolis and beyond.
Worsington April 22 The senate refused to strike the voluntary universal training provision substituting for obligatory military training The Mixellar motion to strike out was defeated 37 to 9 The senate action is seen to carry the voluntary training proposal into conference Only youths aged 18 to 21 would be accepted under an amendment by Chairman Wadsworth The previous age limit was 18 to 28 Party lines split with 25 Republicans and 12 Democrats voting to eliminate the training sections. list of senators voting with Democrats included Dial Harrison Kirby McKellar Reed Swanson Trammell
Washington April 12 President Wilson abandons plans to set the summer White House at Wood's Hole Mass and will likely choose another site with more staff accommodations. The earlier announcement that Charles R Crane's estate would be the summer home was premature as the lease had not been inspected by secret service and White House staff.
Knights of Pythias lodge members from Twin Falls Mountain Home Glenns Ferry Shoshone Hailey Rupert and Buhl gather at Gooding for district convention. Afternoon business and evening competitive night work are planned. Next meeting will be at Kellogg June 19 with two teams to face the north in summer.
A survey of the senior class at Vassar College shows graduates will not pursue marm this year. Low salaries drive students toward business social service and other professions.
Nogales Sonora April 12 Officials report a new Sonora republic with more than 20000 armed men ready to resist Carranza troops. General Jose Rios switched sides, Calles becomes temporary governor, and Sinaloa congress reportedly may pledge support if needed. Officials seek arbitration and warn federal action would breach state rights.
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