Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-23

Lav'reree, Mass, Jan. 22.-There
were Cow developments of Importance,
today, III the strike of 5000 textile
workers in Lawrence, both manufac-
turers and strikers remaining firm in
their demands. While 5000 strikers. en-
massed upon the common. this after
noon. voted almost unanimously TO
reject a proposition TO meet the mill
owners in separate committees, the
various min officials continued to en-
phasize their assertions that they
would not deal with the strikers as
one body. Tonight the opinion was
expressed that the strike had resolved
itself into a battle of duration.
Another statement from President
William NJ. Wood Of the American
Wooden CO., was made public. late to-
day. In the statement President Wood
said that although he is of the opin-
ion that the wages in the textile in
dustry are too law, he regrets that the
demands of the strikers cannot be
granted at this time, owing to dal
times He said that he would gladly
recommend an increase of wages when
conditions are sufficiently improved.
President Wood is ready to meet
HDlIlIIliJltta u AIt 1iiifN0iD 4i'''i -
mills. and discuss, fully and frankly
any situation. Appoint your commit
tee at once and notify me when YOU
desire a meeting" writes Mr.. WOOD
E,x-President William d. Haywood
of the Western Federation of Miners,
who was tried and acquitted on the
charge of numbering Gov. Steunen-
berg Of Idaho, will arrive in Lawrence
to work in the interest of the strikers
before Wednesday night, according to
Joseph j. Ettor, of New York. the
present strike. leader. Haywood will
assist Ettor and the other leaders in
directing the strike and in organiza
ton work for the Industrial Workers
of the World
Investigations were continued. to-
night, in connection with the finding
OF three lots of dynamite in this city,
last Saturday, Opinions that the dy-
Mantle was planted is generally ex-
pressed throughout Lawrence. The
eight persons arrested in connection
with the finding of the explosive
pleaded not guilty in the police court,
today. and their cases We're continued,
until Friday. City Marshal Samuel G.
Logan asked that this action be taken,
explaining that things are not yet
satisfactory to the police
As the strike has progressed fewer
number of operatives have reported
for work. Today those in position to
judge declared that there was a stills
smaller number of persons in the mills
than there were last week, and the
strike leaders declare that within a
short time the manufacturers will be
Obliged to close their mills entirely.
Everything was orderly in Law
renee, today. In the mill district the
militia men continued their patrol
duty, but in only one instance were
they compelled to make an arrest
One man was arrested in front OF the
Upper Pacific mill, charging with in
timidating and assaultins q woman
operative. But one parade was held.
today. Six thousand persons marched
through some. of the city $ principal
business streets. but did not attempt
To invade the mill districts Previous
to starting the parade strike Leader
Ettor appealed to his followers to be
peaceful. keep away from the mill
district and avoid coming in contact
with the soldiers.
The light to secure the necessary
financial aid for the strikers started
in earnest, tonight, when Leader Eft
tor iournegeG over to HaVerhill t.
talk to union workers there. \ similar
trip. ii was said, would be made To-
Boston, Friday.
orders are momentartly expected
Diminishing several OF the dozen mil
itia companies ON duty here, now that