Controversy over Galveston harbor labor strike action
The harbor disruption tied up freight bound for New York as the strike on coastwise docks and Governor Hobby's handling drew condemnation. Longshoremen’s wage increases and nonunion labor clashes, including mob attacks and police escorts, sparked clashes around Mallory and Morgan lines, with state troops deployed to maintain order and freight movement.
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New York
el Monde
Morgan Line
Galor
Veston
Texas
Mallory Line
Morgan Lines
Yose
Mallory
Alwimo
Port Arthur
Mallory Docks
Gabrestom
Iron of Tong
American Federation of Babh
Haber
Freig
Ars
Galveston Docks Closed By Riots Delay Coastwise Freight
The May 21 condition shows Galveston docks blocked as coastwise lines Matlory and Morgan fail to operate for over two months. Texas chamber of commerce reports widespread inquiries about port closure, citing police protection shortfalls and intimidation through riots and attacks hindering dock work and freight movement.
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Morgan Lines
Galveston
Texas Chamber of Commerce
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Texas Chamber of Commerce Urges Action on Galveston Port
A Texas Chamber of Commerce meeting in Dallas on May 20 adopted a resolution asking the governor to provide protection to workers and to reopen the Galveston port. A joint committee from Dallas Wichita Falls and Galveston plans to seek unified support from Galveston interests to ensure freight movement and port operations.
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Texas Chamber of Commerce
Dallas
Rer
Galveston
J. G. Culbertson
Wichita Falls
Louis Lipsitz
TH. H. Haines
Cone
Imny
Galveston Resolutions Presented to Governor Hobby
A local committee, formed from persons interested in the Galveston situation, joined with the Texas chamber of commerce to present resolutions to the governor. The joint committee met the governor in Austin on June 2 and delivered a written statement detailing conditions in Galveston. In response, Governor Hobby wired Galveston officials that sufficient measures would be provided by June 5 to ensure protection.
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Texas Chamber of Commerce
Austin
Galveston
Hobby
Galveston County
Miness Proper
Ambitious Plan to Martial Law and Forceful Takeover
A. M. declares intent to place the city under martial law and seize possession by force, signaling a drastic move amid tensions. The proposal includes immediate emergency measures and heightened military authority, provoking swift reactions from local leaders and residents.
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Poseension
Investigation by Adjutant General Continues
A brief note indicates the adjutant general of the state is conducting an investigation in Galveston with continued details promised on page nine.
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Adjutant General
Galveston
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