Telegraphers Strike Drives Tense Rail Crossings Across Northeast
Amid a broad telegraphers strike, union leaders warn of a nationwide walkout to paralyze commercial and railroad telegrams. Des Moines dispatch warns fake signatures, while New York tests rail lines for compliance as officials push arbitration and threaten federal intervention if service halts.
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Commercial Telegraphers' Union
World famous violinist in Berlin critically ill with asthma
The renowned Hungarian violinist Joseph Joxchon, known as Ie Dying of asthma, lies unconscious in Berlin as doctors report a serious asthma attack complicated by other illnesses. No further details available from the scattered text.
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Western Union and Postal Telegraph Strike Spreads to Several Cities
In Virginia and nearby states workers walk out after a national order to quit. Western Union operators strike in Richmond and Wheeling while Postal office workers also walk out. In Norfolk, telegraphers seek guidance from Chicago as delays begin. A disciplined protest aims to avoid discredit while disruption grows.
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Key Men Hold Meeting At Typographical Temple
A large turnout of telegraphers and messengers met at the Typographical Temple last night called by President Groves to discuss strikes and support from two major labor bodies. speakers voiced hopes for government action, a potential short strike, and a possible union headquarters at the Regent Hotel.
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Russell
Men Stick to Keys Strike Pickets on Duty Telegraph Offices
Guard telegraph offices stand ready for nonunion operators as strikers vow drastic measures to bar imported scabs from wiring. Messenger boys join sympathetic strike while railway telegraphers pledge support for commercial operators and a widescale work action proceeds.
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American Federation of Labor
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Gompers
Chicago
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Federation
Washington Telegraph Strike Report From Officials and Managers
Officials for Postal and Western Union say Washington shows limited impact from the telegraph strike. They report 385 operators out, TB remaining on duty, with many lines still operational and local brokerages keeping eased wires active despite some delays.
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Strike Affects Cities Across Nation Telegraphers Seek Concessions
Striking telegraphers press for contract gains as many firms enter info contracts with operators. Reports list Western Union Postal and other offices from Washington to Boston and beyond affected by walkouts and picket lines. Local leaders boast of broad solidarity and warn nonunion workers they must join or face consequences.
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Smokey Leads Juvenile Strike of Telegraph Messengers
Juvenile messengers of Western Union and Postal Telegraph walk out amid a strike over pay and Sundays off. Leader Smokey, a red headed fourteen year old, halts traffic to urge peers to demand 15 cents a day and every other Sunday off. Police disperse clashes as some boys vandalize property, while officials expect a quick return to work after parental intervention.
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Aged Man Struck By Street Car In Washington
AB Carr a father of Laurel Maryland, sixty years old, was struck by Capital Traction car 2 at Pennsylvania Avenue and Thirteenth Street NW around 9:40 PM. He was unconscious, treated at Emergency Hospital, with brain concussion and a badly fractured shoulder. Doctors said his condition was then favorable but recovery may be slow due to age and frailty. Relatives were en route to the hospital.
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British Labor Plan For Canal Recruits Questioned
The under secretary for the colonial office in the House of Commons stated there is no plan to restrict the Panama Canal labor recruitment. Churchill criticized proposals to abrogate the canal contract as showing distrust of the United States. The British government believes it will protect workers' welfare in good faith and sees no need for drastic changes.
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United States
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Therm
Made Manic By The Heat At Brooklyn Home
New York August 12 Heat cracked the temper of Harry Thurston a six foot man who attacked his wife and her mother at 12 Eighth Avenue Brooklyn He was rushed to Kings County Hospital where he broke from guards and attacked an attendant before being restrained again The incident follows a day of extreme heat and rising tensions in the city
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Woman shoots hand in accidental pistol mishap
Florence Shorre r, a 76 Jackson alley northwest resident, told police she did not know the revolver was loaded when it fired about UM o'clock last night injuring her left hand. Policeman Tracey investigated as she was taken by ambulance to Sibley Hospital. relatives supported the accidental claim amid routine inquiry.
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Kills Wifes Assailant In Family Feud Tragedy
Special to The Washington Poet reports a fatal fight in Wheeling West Virginia as Nolte and Altman families clashed over a spring. Women fought in the road, John S Notts felled Mrs Albert Altman with a cinch, her husband fired at Nolte, killing him. A Godman Tow son threatens to kill Altman, raising fears of more trouble.
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Lost toddler found in theater dressing room mystery remains
A two year old, Attle Spencer Hart, wandered from his hotel nurse and vanished for about two hours in Washington. Police pursued a wide search with precincts alerted. He was found safe in a theater dressing room by the night watchman, delighting his mother Mrs. L. Hart who cried with joy as officers relayed the discovery. The boy had apparently entered an unoccupied dressing room and hid until found.
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Comet Visible Early Morning Sparks Washington Heights Viewers
Residents along Washington Heights and Capitol Hill rise before dawn to glimpse a newly discovered comet by Prof. Daniel of Princeton. Enthusiasts use roofs and windows, noting a faint tail and a hazy glow as the object travels westward, with sightings spreading to Culvert Street and Atlantic steamers reporting similar observations. The apparition is expected to fade within a week as it moves away.
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Weather Conditions From Washington Area and Atlantic State
Weather bulletin notes a moving eastward front affecting New England and the Atlantic coast with temperatures dropping along the eastern shore. Temperatures remain mild in interior regions while wind and rain threaten the Gulf states and Upper Lakes areas. Local readings list midnight to 7 am temperatures and relative humidity for Washington, New York, and other cities with upcoming rain in the forecast.
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