Telegraphers Strike Looms in New York as Talks Stall
Union secretary Russell declares the strike near universal as operators press for a 300 weekly minimum and overtime pay. Negotiations with Western Union and Postal fail to secure concessions, with mass meetings in New York and Chicago planning arbitration or a general walkout if talks break down.
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Telegraph Operators Weigh Walkout and Pay Rise
Local Commercial Telegraphers Union votes to strike if not granted 15 percent raise for eight hour day and equal pay for women. About 25 Washington operators and 40 government workers may quit. officials seek mediation from Commissioner Neill and President Roosevelt. Western Union and Postal have 140 plus total staff in city. strike could paralyze telegraph service tonight.
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No Action by Roosevelt on Telegraph Strike
President Roosevelt has not intervened in the telegraph strike. Secretary Loeb said the President did not request Labor Commissioner Neill to act, and Neill was authorized to take any action he thought advisable. A dispatched statement claimed Neill would go to Chicago to settle the dispute.
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Telegraph Union Strike Threat Ties Up Messages Across Cities
Local Telegraphers, backed by the union, threaten to refuse nonunion messages and permit only union receivers. Foster Company reportedly plans tie ups with lines, with managers offering guaranteed jobs and protection, as sympathy actions ripple through newspapers, weather services, and federal operations.
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Would Keep Fleet in East Urged to Pace The Pacific
Washington dispatch says a vigorous effort aims to block sending the battle squadron to the Pacific. If ships go west, 1509 Atlantic coast workers and many contractors fear unemployment and business losses. Congressmen from Atlantic states back a policy to keep ships east, rallying public support at Opster Bay and beyond.
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Yellow Fever in Cuba Affects American Garrison at Cienfuegos
Outbreak in the American garrison at Cienfuegos is worse than first thought with ten cases reported. A hospital inspection found stringent precautions in place to stop spread. Cablegrams from Gov Magoon in Havana confirm yellow fever diagnosed in Private Wesley Metcalf, among others, with dates noting July 4 onset and August 4 confirmation.
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Lost Boy in Rock Creek Park Recovers at Children's Hospital
Robert Barker, a juvenile wanderer found in Rock Creek Valley after exposure, recuperates at the Children's Hospital. Nurses and several unidentified women shower him with affection, toys, and delicacies as he speaks sparingly yet gratefully about his ordeal.
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Funeral of James Ciscle Former White House Doorkeeper
Funeral rites held yesterday for James Ciscle longtime White House doorkeeper and Jamestown Exposition chief of detectives. Services at his 306 B street residence and Second Baptist Church were led by Rev Ren ’Jamin Clayton with Orient Commandery and other orders in attendance. Interment at Congressional Cemetery featured naval tributes from organizations including the Marine Band and police units. active pallbearers named from local civic groups.
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Weather Watch From The Rivers And Valleys
Area wide cool down ends heat wave across the Rocky Mountain region and Upper Midwest with calmer conditions in the Southwest. Rainfall recorded in southern Mercury region while Carolina and Southern Arkansas report thunderstorms. Northern markets expect cooling by Tuesday with fresh air from the Atlantic.
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