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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1921
Page
14
Chicago and Cincinnati report tense planning as the Shop Crafts and Maintenance of Way divisions study a general rail strike. Leaders anticipate a vote by over a million members across 11 unions, with the Clerks and Switchmen groups central to decisions. Executive councils and chairmen prepare for possible walkouts, while officials stress caution and unity amid dissension within the AFL railroad ranks.
Kansas City October 17. The American Legion asks a one week postponement of the general railroad strike to hold its national convention October 31 to November 2 without undue difficulties. A. H A Hutchines, general ornament? chairman, denies delay. The aviation committee offers volunteer pilots for air mail service if strike occurs. About 500 pilots and 100 moveable planes expected to assist. Legion vows to proceed with the convention regardless of strike. Planes may transport delegates and even Marshal Foch and other guests if needed.
Columbus, Ohio, January 17. William M Brown grand secretary of the organization states there will be no strike by the Rainbird Yardmasters of America whose headquarters are here He asserts the union is not striking and directs the organizers.
A collection of statements from railroad executives and union leaders on the idea of a nationwide strike. Key figures include J. Brutyschnitt of Southern Pacific, Charles Hayden of Chicago Rock Island and Pacific, W. H. Truesdale of Delaware Lackawanna and Western, and IL E Sheppard head of Railway Conductors, with mixed views on timing, scope, and impact.
The article outlines a plan to cut rail wage costs by 10 percent in exchange for further rate reductions, analyzes the economic impact of wage and rate changes, and reviews historical precedents from the 1894 and 1920 strikes. It discusses government measures, legal authorities, and the potential use of courts to address the looming nationwide railroad confrontation.
Detailed plans to rapidly commission 250 small steel ships fit for coastwise trade and inland waterways to carry food to cities and ease strike disruptions. The Shipping Board can equip and commission $5 oil burning cargo vessels daily for ten days, with many officers and seamen available, targeting river and coastal routes including the Potomac and Chesapeake Bay region.
New York October 17 F D Underwood president of the Erie railroad hopes the strike will actually enter. He calls the strike different from other strikes and argues it targets government control guidance by Congress and a railroad labor board. He says railway labor seeks government control and cites perceived advantages for workers and misgivings about a tribunal separate from management.
Robert S. Lovett, chairman of Union Pacific, filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission for a waiver of the interlocking directorates law to permit him to retain posts at Union Pacific, New York Central, Illinois Central, and other lines. An accompanying affidavit argues public interest would be adversely affected by his continued service. Simultaneously, Union Pacific filed for similar permission for its offices to serve in other corporate boards.
The United States railroad labor board authorized a 20 percent wage reduction for engineers motormen firemen conductors and brakemen of the Electric Short Lines Railway Company retroactive to October 16 1921 The decision marks the first time a carrier's financial condition was considered in wage setting and cites the Minneapolis to Hutchinson Minnesota route as near bankruptcy without the cut. The board also extended seven overtime rules to additional roads including Central New England Railway Southern Pacific Texas Louisiana with an October 16 1921 effective date.
The Marine Engineers Beneficial Association with over 1 000 members on hundreds of boats will meet before November 1 to decide on joining the threatened railroad strike. Affiliated with the AFL, engineers are affected by rail wage reductions, and officials warn a strike would halt fuel and craft supply to the city.
Joseph H. Deirdes, president of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, denounces the threatened railroad strike as a cruel attack on the people and government. He cites the 1916 Adams law precedent and notes Congress has created a railroad labor board, offering a lawful path for change if dissatisfied with the board.
New York Ost. The Drie Red road today denied it has posted four notices that wages of its maintenance of way and shop employees would be reduced. Officials said they were unable to account for the report that a notice had been posted unless it developed through adjustments on contract work.
A Windsor Hotel blaze in Montreal spread smoke and alarms just after midnight. Guests rushed to the front, firefighters assembled ladders, and residents watched from windows as crews worked to evacuate the building near Dominion Square.
Police block auction as about 366 men gather at the stepping stone for work bids. Reverend Almmerman from the Hills offers jobs on cot- Pine bed plan and receives many acceptances. Ledoux describes plans to move men to a Virginia farm camp and to organize a camp in Chevy Chase. Willems, ex Ford welfare aid, hands out tokens to unemployed at the site.
Cleveland Oct 17 The Associated Press reports the looming progressive railroad strike set for October 30 may be settled by railroads or blocked by the government. Warren S. Stone head of the Locomotive Engineers union says the 10 percent wage cut demand and the removal of favorable working agreements trigger the strike, with the government possible to take over railroads to prevent it. The plan covers four road groups, with Pennsylvania among the last hit. officials note some local unions are not yet authorized to strike. Stone asserts the issue centers on wage cuts and rule abrogations won over years of arbitration rather than only wage reductions.
A garbled 17 Fabel line mentions city transit plans for Des Moines with references to Motes and Waas seeking restoration of car service. The fragment hints at federal action and a request to restore specific services in the city.
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway protests tentative valuations set by the Interstate Commerce Commission for rate making. It contends the values understate property cost due to errors in methods and omissions and seeks withdrawal of the tentative valuation and hearings for full evidence.
New York reports Meyer committee adjourned its inquiry into city affairs after the municipal election. Police Commissioner Enright disclosed net worth around 10 000 to 12 000 when taking office in 1918 and deposits totaling about 100 000 since then. He acknowledged a 12 900 gift from Allan A. Ryan and said a 2759 car was given by Ryan and others as a wedding present for his wife.
Coroner Peter Hoffman ruled Mile. Diuske, niece of Mina Curie, accidental asphyxiation after being found dead beside a gas heater in a Polish newspaper office. The Cracow graduate and geologist was employed by the Oslo paper, Oslenik Ludowy.
Avione dispatch reports Serbs captured Bunit Gjakova and Uravezerit along the Drina river. Troops massed toward Bogana as nationalist demonstrations surge in Tirana amid war fever and government pressure.
A historical report shows rail executives labeled selfish as wage disputes rose. The labor board, after hearings and evidence, declared wage adjustments in 1820 just and equitable. Rail companies later sought cuts, triggering further disputes and schedule revisions amid rising freight and passenger rates.
The record describes negotiations across railroad organizations and managers, a July conference in Chicago, and pre September meetings of executives. Refusal to concede led to a referendum among workers, showing strong support for withdrawal, with 34 cents a day in favor. A committee of railroad presidents later met but offered no settlement, while a sector board call for further wage reductions followed. Warren S. Stone.
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