The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-10-22
POSITIONS
Being FILLED
Some Strikers Seek old jobs and
Others Still Parade

Thwarted in their attempt to pre-
vent men from working, strikers con-
tnue paradlng or gathering in groups
In the mine locations whore they gaze
upon lines of men returning TO their
posts. The mood octhe federation men
indicates that they are satisfied that
the strike is a failure, and TO add 10
this realization is the gradual depar-
lure of agltators and leaders for other
parts. tour Of the so-calied leaders
left the zone this week.
While the strikers admit there is
nothing TO be gained by parading, II
has be, One known that leaders insist
upon a daily demonstration. Accord
ns TO the strikers the alternative Of
refusing 10 parade IS the levying of a
fine, and il requires only a few fines
to exceed the small amount paid in
the form of strike benefits. These
parades which formerly occurred in
he business sections are now extend
\ meeting Of strikers was held yes
terday afternoon in the Italian hall at
which leaders are said To have urged
the men 20 greater activity. The influx
OF outside worhmon was also called 10
the federation members attention by
agitators who urged their auditors to
be more alert. However, no mention
II strike benefits was made At the
meeting.
Workmen Continue Coming In.
Workmeu are arriving in the copper
country in such great numbers that
The places OF strikers, who have not
already Zone back To work viii he fill-
cd shortly. Unless the desirable ones
among them make early application
for their posts, there viii be no posi-
lions for them While many of the
federation men who have been conspl-
cuous IN the conduct Of the strike. or
who have resorted TO violence, will
eventually be forced from the district
others who have been less active may
be given positions.
4 crowd Of several hundred strikers
gathered near the street car station ~
Auoucz THO morning and one of the
number Mike Tanchon, Is alleged 10
have assaulted Albert Mattson, a
workman, as he alighted from car,
TanChon is said 10 have had largo
knife i'm his hand and To have used the
handle as billy over Mattson's head.
Tanchon was arrested by militiamon
and was given a hearing before Jus
uce Medlyn of Ahmeek on a charge OF
assault and battery. The hearing was
adjourned until saturday.
About hundred strikers walked
about in groups at Mohawk but they
were kept moving by the military. An
other band walked from Centennial e
South Kearsarge and return from e
Z o'clock, hut no workmcn were mo-
Tested.
Painesdalc and Trimountam strikers
yer, active bnt force Of deputie.
prevented their gaining access to tn
mines. \ number OF federation met
ut PainesdaIa were unusually hostile
and officers Grove them from the loca'
| ton. Several of tho band called
pack Of dogs and set them upon th'
deputies. one of the dogs jumped up5'
' the horse az William Donovan. ;
mounted officer, and in the attack tn
dog was shot. South Range leadcH
also insist IN early morning parad
and despite the cold weather, a small
numhcr respond each day.
Preparations are being made by thu
CONFER Range Consolidated Minn'
company to receive a large number q
outside wormcn, The arrival of whom
, IT, expected Ills week
In the Justice Courts.
Annie Clempnc, charged with assault
and battery is being tried ny jury thi
afternoon IN tho court oi Justice vii
liam Fisher. II Is alleged she spit h
The fact of man on his way to wori
Attorney WIN Mccormick is handlin
the case for the people ana Attolno
~. :. McNany for the defendant
Justice-clcct John r. Curtis ~ Re
Jacket opened temporary court g.
thc Red Jacket town hail today 10 rep
resent Justice Little Of houghton 3
passing on the bonds of the twcnty-si
strikers bound over FOR trial In IN
rext term Of circuit court from Jus
tlcc Little's court yesterday Afternoon
As All Of the defendants reside IN VOL
VERNE, the plan was decided upon
save them and their prospective bonds
men an extra trip TO Houshion. I
10 noon about ten of the twenty-sl
/ had procured bonds.
Justice Curtis was elected a justic
, Of the peace for Calumet township an
qualified last spring. His term bcga
July I, but ne has opened no office
a Calumet and ii is unlikely that he vi
establish n permanent office until tt
I present iapor situation is improved
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