Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-01
Another Strike
 at IndiapOIis
MEMBERS OF TRANSFERS UNION
 TO STOP WORK
OVER 1900 INVOLVED
Several Employers Make Desired Con- sessions But Employees Strike Just the Same-Extra Police Hired.

Indianapolis Ind, Nov. 30-The teamsters' union voted unanimously today to go on strike at midnight to- night. The union, which includes the commercial chauffeurs, is one of the strongest in the city and has between 1,5OO and 2,000 members.
 A special dispensation for milk wagons driven by union teamsters was made at the meeting on the suggestion of Thomas J. Farrell, general organizer of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Stablemen and Helpers of America. Drivers of hearses are exempt from the strike order. Far Tell also announced that there would be no interference with the mail or other government wagons or automo- piles, or with the wagons or machines of the express companies He said arrangements would be made for de- hvering supplies to hospitals, so that there would be no added suffering among the sick.
 Employers Will Throw Up Their Hands
 Several employers have signed the agreement but their men will join the strike, to make it more effective
 The men were ordered not to report at their respective barns tomorrow morning. but to picket the barns in lawful manner.
 Employers of teamsters who are members of the National Vehicle Own ers' Protective association have practi- calIy decided to abandon all attempt to move their wagons on the first in reference. They say they will put their. wagons in the barns, send their horses to the country and await de- yelopments. Wholesale dealers have notified their customers they will not attempt to make deliveries in casa there is any interference with their wagons or automobiles.
 Demands Of the Men.
 The demands of the teamsters were drafted last Sunday and submitted to the employers during the week The demands include a wage scale and changes of working conditions which vary according to the kind of work done. The wage scale for drivers of horse wagons ranges from $13 to SIS a week and for chauffeurs from $14 to SIS a week. The hours of labor range from efght to twelve hours a day. The union did not demand a closed shop" but that there should be no descrim- nation against union men.
 The Police Prepared.
 The police department, reorganized under the direction of Capt. George v. Coffin acting superintendent of po- lice, has been making preparation for a week to handle the strike. An order was issued Saturday preventing the congfegaClng or crowds, and the police were told not ito hesitate to use other means if persuasion failed to disperse the gatherings. A system of military patrol has been mapped out for the downtown districts and additional mounted and foot police have been added to the force
 Business Men as Policemen.
 In addition to the extra patrolmen, 250 business men were sworn in as 8 reserve force this afternoon. These men were provided with uniforms and guns and are quartered in Tomlinson hall. where they will be held until the strike is settled
 New Mayor Addresses Police.
 ''We are here for business declared Mayor Wallace in an address to the police tonight. If any of you men feel that you cannot do your duty and obey orders now is the time to get out and not try to turn in your badge later
 T expect you men to keep the streets clear and prevent rioting."
 No trouble was expected until after daylight.