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Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1914-11-25
s'uON MEMPHIS
Memphis. Tenn.

Memphis Tenn. Nov. -, 1914
arihs Bulletin.
0inton Ill
We are determined to fight It To finish and
~ that Ne have not put up what some of our
~ members would have ms believe a hopeless bat
N II the company can be firm why can not the
~ have the same determination as the company,
~ stay with this fight until We have won or the
ases organizations are wiped off the map Of the
."ed states The moNemrnt has gained much In
- hst three years by IN" strike that has been on
" Illinois Central and Hartman Lines. the men
.~ made The General MANAGERS Organization take
1nce OF thes" strikes and do YOU FELLOW
uAWNlsrs think that YOU would today be work
under Federated agreement II tn. men on the
and Hartman Lines had refused To lay dow
s.h tools In the behalf of the committee that was
sapAny
A. Try to Fei contract what We have gained
= tse STRUCK roads alone II very little for the
n and on the other hand what has the company
s.sssd Ther. are two sides 10 look at this qnes-
me men have lost all they can loose, hut th'
-sshS has not they can borrow money. but tn"
~ VII have TO be paid back. and the men That
Tor the company will certainly pay this back
reported thai the company has laid off %
this point but We are unable to get the
.nsrt Information
nains In and out OF here are from minutes
sour late and then they claim that they are
- Anhg better business than they did We
.n that the l. e. Is handling good business
Sn Aemphis from the officials point OF view.
are the men In transportation depart
~ eoeax over the main line and why have
~ -" conductors fiaGng and engineers still
vat 10 something else that We should con-
eHsse We give upand say that Markham and
~ "iiinx the truth about the large bust
roads are handling At the present time.
Nssoa that they have more bad order
hand today. they burned them up. They
a. Memphis. a regular burning yard and
the wrecker and turn them over and ar
.ofcn TO them. and they never "trip the
~ ne OH OF them. 1t all burma together.
victory or give US nothing.
JOHN WRAY.
secty. OF Federation.
Memphis Tenn.
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1914-11-25

our Grand Lodge officer. in M. H., -
only our servants" w '' ah"sss' are
+, ,y striker VOTE II you do not belong
we,. .to MN ou' showed by your action that YOU
-. ' US heart and soul by coming out Won
a., .n",'' l" vote. IL your lodge has unn.
'a, .', hAe lew here, YOU are still entitled Ia
ia, ." some OF the the points tn. SCARS are
~. '''s '"ai We AZ. To be handed over 10
, ' COMPANY Dec OF Jan. l." Think Of that how
~. 'hal sound to UNION MAN Tn. DAYS ~
-, Iii man VIII %" very short lived II he votes
sou eAh 'his OFT and find out that tn. eondi,inns
~. . ~, MhIch YOU work are UNBEATABLE yot,
'ANNor PIT THE STRIKE BACK on yn,, NM,
!nst man" up your mind to GRIN ANn ms t, 4, Ir
,,i.p ALL THIS by VOTING No With bee,
WISHES TO all the brothers. am
i"ais for some direct arttop On ,tt. watt,
JOHN ROBERTspS
secty and Treas. Hartman Line. FEEDER.
alton. Oakland Calf
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1914-11-25
PROM THE mARninAS LINES

-. Oakland. Calf. Nov Is 1914
ssa. nhnois
~ vesesons OF the different brothers at the
. n sse should show thoss brothers who are
0eel" Just what side Of this important
= ~ sase on Cone brothers. let US roll up
q n = ~vhslming vote against this calling
~ "nssA that the Grand Lodge Officers
" not mention Il again. We are not
~ - Nnad OF the ballots. but We must see
- Sssung 10 carried on In Q manner that
QunS - room for Doubt The result OF the
se vote. has always bssa . source Of
ny all the brethsea Dosr - afraid
SD6 W. vsews % this matter. eur CoNSrI.
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1914-11-25

and In another respect l involved. That Is
II you surrender your right men after three
years or Faithful service S"u are saying By your
act that all organized labor IL wrong and that
you should be slaves instead Of free men Proper
ly some OF the men strike In such financial
srsights that II would be OF great benefit for
them TO get their Jobs back. But In this event
the company has not offered To take any OF the
strikers back 10 work say NO-you would only
benefit the roads themselves by calling off the
strike. II you call the strike off for them you
would remove all their opposition and far a
az the roads viii not call OFF their byoott the
strikers
" you could not endure the conditions before
the strike how could you let few of high
authntitN In your organizations maxi you heli.N"
you viii gain anything by a surrender at this time
What would you think OF Carl Person II after a
long fight for his lie he had said whats the
use and pleaded guilty. knowing he was innocent
Of the crime OF which he charged I would
stand By any man that Is willing to sacrifice his
ii- In the interest of the workers
You certainly able to see through this pro-
position and what II means to you and the roads
involved. Aren't You? These my personal
Views
yours for success,
". H. GRAHAM.
Member Local Ia of the Mouid.rr,
Muncie. Ind.
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1914-11-25
A PROTEST. TOan TEXAS

Hampstead. Texas. Nov. II. 1914
Strike Bulletin
Clinton Illinois
We. the strikers from Hampstead. Texas. con.
denim the action Of the grand lodge officers for
the predctameht they have placed the strikers and
the Union men In. They have cut out the few
msssiy dollars In benefits and thsa want 70 call
off the strike. This demonstrates how Interested
they have been In this strike. Think Of Il. the
Grand Lodge asking their members II they want
to eCAB. Asking u u ws want to surrender Gil
We have built up In IS years. PRECEDENT Kline
In one OF his articles entitled NO CoAPRONlsE''
about year and . half ago. wrote thus: LAY
ON MAC DUFF-AND DAMN HE WHO H0WLS
ENOUGH" and now he has howied With the first
ones I want to call his attention to thiA and
trust that he will make an explanation H. ~
columns OF the Bulletin
Our prayer 10 that this proposition will b De.
feated by an overwhelming majority. for We con.
slider that any one who votes to favor the rail.
road company this strike vote 10 traitor 10
the cause and trust that the Union everywhere
will consider him. Let all get In the game
and see TO II that each man votes right And then
let US keep the struck roads the bad order list
until we get Federation until such time that
Old Man Gabriai Blows Ha Horn
Let with the revolution.
c. b. DORIAN.
sect'y Strikers Federation Box ~.
Hempstead. Texas.
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1914-11-25
VOICE PROM OHIO

Canton. ohio. Nov. II. 1914
Strike Bulletin,
Clinton. Illinois . =
1 think II Is a very damaging move TO call off
the strike at this time I think the Grand Lodge
and the A. r. OF l. ought TO make new effort
10 win this str,ke on short notice. | can't see why
mi. can't be done We have enough roads new
organized to make this possible
The wheeling and Lake Erie commenced to verk
short time In September. 1914. and has not WORKED
a full month since In September ~. 1919. the
shops we're shut down until Jan. ist 1913. octoo-
or ist the company posted notice that agresmees
with the different shop men would expire nov. "
1914 and that the company would post new woIs-
ing conditions and wages Dec st. What this
means 10 yet not TO be seen.
some Of the boomers coming through here are
telling everyb body how good conditions the motive
power 10 on the struck roads II looks - II the
enc. r.spect BILE boomer has degensratsd late an
..n, for the scabs and . booster for the struck
roada . . III,
mn, IN a new effort to win and not surrender.
I am yours for victory
A J. sHAEFER
is,s srd st.. q T. Canton. Ohio
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1914-11-25
Oa.llt.N. lTAH

,., . word about few OF the scabs that are
-, &, n. nne-light lob Rasmussen, who got
- - .h.ut four months has returned to the
u. ,xaln a, h. unable to hold his job In
-. a, n hors. shoeiug shop. owning to the public
1890 to have their horses shod by scab
a.sIsy ROMAN. another d"-"rier from III" black
49, A. xalking IN, streets again. as the Com
~. Ia. no use for him. William Grogan boiler
~, helper who exchanged his hov.i for "A 10
- neuss shortl, after III" strike, has been fired
~ ~, his ma-sion between suns.
~ company laid of 800 ssabs here on the 9Th.
- until the first Of tn. month or longer. and
IN they hspt $50 scahs In the round hous" for
-~.i.s repairs while before the strike only $50
-. v,,, on the pay -rnli In roundhouse and back
- teesthsr.
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1914-11-25
fRON 4 LIVE ws<Cu

Danviie. III, Nov H. 1914
10 the officers OF the of n
Nermiiiion Lodge No. tT3 IL In rec.ip, Of Dir.
cu'ar 'ttef No ~ Issued and authorized by our
''shd Lodge offeers In reguia.' session after
a careful study and a thorough discussion of m.
e. mat u the strikers should reject the propo.i.
ton OF calling off the strike this lodge would civ.
inc striks Its financial and moral support In IN.
future as IN the past
the proposition was then submitted IN III. .,,iL
ers ana hbuiation showed 10 In favor OF eont,nu.
ing the strike and In favor OF calling II off In
view OF this fact 4 committee was appointed and
the resolution was drawn up presented and ADOPT.
I'd by this body:
RESOLUTION adopted by vermilion Lodge No al,
whEREAs Grand Lodge has decided to suspend
inc payment OF strike Benefits on the Illinois Gen.
uai Hartman and Pere Marquette Railroads and
have initiated a referendum for calling of said
strlkes Therefore be II
REsOLSED: That vermilon Lodge No 173 be
placed on record A. condemning the Grand Lodge
offcers In this action they have taken a. most uu-
wise. untimsly untrue and detrimental to the
strikers and the Organization In general That
they have MurpSd the power Of the Initiative
which rtehtfuliy belongs to the rank and file Of
the s,rikers They have adopted . policy playing
directly into the hands Of the Railroads. There.
fore be II further
RESOLVED That . copy OF these resolutions
and letter Be sent TO our International President
ana Executive board The Strike Bulletin. The Fed.
erationist and . copy be spread on the minutes
Committee:
r. DUNCAN
FRED WHITING
C. B. ADAMS.
vermilion Lodge No S7s
ROBERT FRYMAN. secs'y.
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1914-11-25
FROM MOTHER nERRYHILL

Magnolia. Miss. Nov is 1914
strike Bulletin.
clinton Illinois
| am old lady Sc years old. have never seen
such hard times before. The scabs say the war IL
making times dull and hard. But say II 10 the
D seabs and the strike. trust you kids will
not call off the strike. My son 10 Union man.
and striker and you can bet he 10 all right on
this vote question II could vote this question
would vote = thousand times NO.
Us women should vote on this strike question
And you can bet there 10 no sap heads among US
that wear skirts. and you can bet Unions won't
amount to very much until women get In the
harness and run your unoins and this country. No
woman Grand Lodge president would ever allow
. vote TO To out asking the slaves II they want TO
surrender. We would send out Instructions to
Fight, Damn You Fight"
Keep the Hornet coming from week to an.
other to my address Send Sam Dsiiate . sample
paper. and send Jim Furs paper TO my box. No
3is
The old Hogs trains coming through here
late and they running empty both wsys
think they are just giving the cars ride to
keep them from rusting
Here 10 my rebls hand to all who vote to Never
Surrender
With sincere wishes
Mra J. Z Bsrvyhin.
Box sis. Magnolia Miss
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1914-11-25
t'RON \ 1--we WIRE

Waycr"ss. ia Mon, l.. 1914
arlhe Bsissin.
f1intoA Iliinoia
n-s rs,on tn. A. OF NJ claims that there -
- 1907 In III. treasury II this 10 the case why
-, the Grand I>.ig. submit a referendum to
~ nsuo,rship and see II they are willing to
~ a Aeys pay assessment OF $3.50.
firmly beli.v. that such u proposition would be
1870 n lsft to the entire membership Ny opinion
- slvays BEEN that ne do not pay enough per
s.s1sa tal We should have separate fund for
a,hss md iockout-. as we cannot fight without
aaouaislsn and provisions.
Nth bsss wishes and much success to tn. defeat
4 n, Oraad Lodge Proposition.
YeSsp for . fight to "a finish.
ST CLAIR SMITH.
s~cty IS: l. A Of ~. waycrosr, Ga
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1914-11-25
FROM TINE OLD RIVER TOWN

Evansville. Ind. Nov. is. 1914
Strike bulletin.
Clinton. Illinois
am proud OF the fact that can report that
are all against the calling off OF this strike.
II looks as II this was fixed scheme by the rail-
road companys and the Officers of the Uniona.
They wanted to find out what pressure We carried
for Federation and the fighting OF this strike to
III" end. We'll they shall sure find out and trust
that they will find Il 100 per cent
our little army OF strikers here say Q thousands
tines no. and II the Grand Lodge Officers are
trying to pull wool over our eyea then we wish
TO inform them that they got on the game too
late-too late boys Al this stage OF the game We
must know where We are going
Trusting that the strikers win vote on this
proposition so that II will show the company and
their agents that will never give them an
Inch, give them nothing. that we are as solid as
ever. for FEDERATION.
With sincere wishes to our brother strikers and
Union everywhere. from the rebies of Evans
vile. Ind
ON TO VICTORY
JOHN J DiPPLE.
Publicity Agent for Strikers
III Fountain ave. Evansville. Ind
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1914-11-25
From An OLD WAN HORSE

Chicago. Illinois. Nov. ls, 1914.
strike Bulletin.
Clinton Illinois
Please publish this In your next weeks paper
TO ALL MEMBERS OF ORGANIZED LABOR
! think that We should ask the Grand Lodge
Presidents who sent out this vote to get off the
job. and put men In there that will help TO fight
a strike instead OF help TO get the strike called
off. II this strike IL CALLED off the organized
labor movement will have to start all over again.
still have faith enough in the common worker
to show them that shall never surrender.
think those who sent this vote out should go down
to the water and jump off and say Here goes
nothing"
Let the fight go on.
T., J. Weber.
Chicago. Illinois
The Old War Horse of No. as
l. A. of ~.
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1914-11-25
a WELCOME RESOLUTION

Waycross, Ga. Nov. Id. ~.
Mfihs Dsistin
c1inioA Tiinois
1>lisson Lodge No b5. / A. of ~ In regular
spapboa assembled adopted the following Resoiu'
tieos
nE IT RESOLVED. That this lodge No. IS: go
q rscera - standing firm with the Strike Bullet
n b tAis noble appeal to all union men. AID that
n carry to finish battle that 10 not lost.
" belSeve the right TO organise comprises the
ons essential feature In 1914. as II DID In 1911.
~ becasse there 10 at stake every fundame ntal
Ntseipk Of Cnionism. therefore. be u further
nOOlvED: That we institute more energy In
IN fiGAt and engage ourselves In II with the
rsaoly and pEsTRCCTIvENEs8 OF WAR Let
,hsss u 10 who have besn no4hia6 NOV than
svsetatsss Of this battle rally and get In line for
setisa In every Of word. Let take new
srtivity and interest financially and morally. and
~ our cooperation to u fight 20 MOLLY fought
~ b the end II should meet defeat. let US
MnsMber that those things are all n part In the
GsAt game Of life To meet these conditions and
~ fight demonstrates lack OF courage Let US
~ eur ground In this final test Of the Union
osss Let us be men.
Committee
IT. CLAIR SMITH
I'd JONES.
". X. GOODYEAR
Ledge No 552 l. A. OF NJ, wayeross, Ga
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1914-11-25

Davenport. Iowa. Nov. Is. 1910
strike Bulletin q
Clinton Illinois.
In regards to calling off the strike on the ILL.,
nois Central and Hartman Lines I Was instruct.
ed by the Piow City Lodge No. lsS h X c. Of A.
to write the Strike Bulletin that this lodge IL
unanimously opposed to the calling Oft Of this
strike II would have . paralising effect all
organizations Of Railway Employee
Hoping for . final success OF the men on strike.
am fraternaliy yourA
George n. Allen.
secty b r. C Of A lss. So T. g.
Davenport. Iowa
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1914-11-25
STAND YOUR GROUND

selma. Ala. Nov. II. 1914
Strike Bulletin
Clinton. Illinois
Everybody here II for fight to a successful
end ! trust that the boys win hold out faith-
fully don't think II will be very much longer
before they win And tell them for the brothers
here to hold the forts for cause like real true
Union men. and In the future they will be
warded
Your old friend "Budd".
j. r. Presley
~ Mechanic Street Selma, Ala.
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1914-11-25
rnon THE BUNCH ON TINE COAST
san Luis Obtspo Nov. Is 1914

Strike Bulletin
Clinton. Ilttnois
Just . line that you may see how strikers
here feel In regards to calling Oft the strike
which have been manly fighting for the
last three years. and willing TO fight for three
years longer. why brothers % 10 an insult TO Us
who have made the sacrifscs to proposs that We
20 back and work essids the skuahs who would
help drss to defeat Not only to us but TO the
cause Of all the working eiaas alike We
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1914-11-25
vuou ONE OF THE BoYs

Nuneie. Ind, Nov. 10. 1910.
strike Buiistin.
Clinton. Illinois .,.
can see no reason for calling off the strike
- ar. .,rues roads a. by this act you are con-
S.nnins YOUR actions for the past three ysefa
and N YOU were right three years ago yos are
ons r..p.et am no, Involved In your strike.
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1914-11-25
A VOICE OF PROTECT

Minneapolis. MINI. Nov. H. 1914
Strike Bulletin.
Clinton Illinois.
Why call the strike off At the suggestion Of q
few OF who have been fortunate IN
fortunate enough to be placed In positions of re.
sponsibiiity In our organizations. What have We
to gain! What good will IL do usf
! for one say never.
J. w. Martin.
2s%0 eth. Ave. South.
Minneapolis. MINI
Lodge t27 l. A. of ~
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1914-11-25
FROM THE REBEL ARMY.

Paducah. Ky. Nov. Is 1871
strike Bulletin
Clinton. Ill.
We took our vote here today on the question OF
calling off the strike. and voted solid TO
surrender We had - smiths here AT the time of
the strike and only five OF them went the scab
route. The rest viii never give th- abs and the
company anythng. Those remaining here put
ting up the best fight possible
our slogan 10 on to victory.
Crocs
SEQ No. SIS. Biacksmths,
TO 18Th 81. Paducah Ky.
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1914-11-25
rnOw ONE Ov THE OLD GUARDS

williamson W. Va. Nov. ~. 1914
! am certainly glad TO see our sheet take a de-
termined stand In this issue Of calling off the
strike ] will do all In my power to support you
in this fight for II Is as you say We have nothing
to gain. I could never think OF packing my trunk
back to vicksburE and be their slave for anything
like this ] know ] would not have any protection.
boomer machinist came through here and said
that the strike would be settled he was told by
Grand Lodge officer. II they think that they
are going to settle II by calling IL off they are
badly mistaken. We have not received any ballots
here. ! propose TO cut mine from the Bulletin
and send IL In.
Trusting that the Industrial Commission will
give us that hearing real soon.
Count me With the bunch that will stay out
until we win
I am yours for Success
C. T. Beinksmper,
Williamson. W. Va.
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1914-11-25
PROM sPARkn NEVADA

seen your letter regarding the calling off of
this strike, and gald to there the
steps taken to prevent this dastardly Now.
Mr.. Robertson this Is the time get busy, for
doing great things This thing must have . stop
put 10 II at once. Don't you think that these off,
lCsrs ought to be KICKED OFT ti-r. the broth
er makes a charge which feel IL hard Ia prove.
at least at present but the brother 10 entitled to
his opinlon) | suppose that you are communieat
Ing with all the places. and that We will all ACT
At ONCE, and DOWN THIS DAsT ARDLY ACT.
WE MUST WIN THIS STRIKE
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1914-11-25
DUNsMUuA, CALIY.

We are with you In regards to continuing the
fight unsss We get . satisfactory settlement We
don't about the benefts, but WE WON'T
WORK WITH scABs ENCLOSED FIND COPY
OF Ny LETTER TO PRESIDENT JOHNSON IN
WHICH I ENCLOSED OUR BALLOrs Liter to
President Johnson: "EuciossA please find ballots
OF brother George Cave. and myself Nv. r. LeeD In
regard TO the strike. WE DO NOT FAVOR CALL
ING OFF THE STRIKE WITHOUT soME Salts
FACTORY sETTLEMESr your part We do not
care about strike benefits. but WE Will. NOT
WORK WITH eCABa AND ARE WILLING TO
CONTINUE THE Y10HT.
George Cave ". r. Lee.
San Francisco. AliRiwsHRDIU
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1914-11-25

federation In council here assembled do hereby
condemn any and all who would in any way ASSIST
in any manner IN trying To Induce the true and
ttyed 10 desert the cause for whith have
lost their homes some have even lost their lives.
Then to ray call Of the strike. NcVFr.N
Union men cay on brothers to victor, with no cum
promise.
stick with the old boat boys and all VIII end
we'll
The strikers san Luis obispo
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-10-08
UNTOUCHED

Looking over the map in the ad-
jTtant generals office, on which
Lieutenant Dannemiller. with the aid
OF colored pins. has traced the move.
mCnts of the armies of the various
combatants in Europe In cetail. one
is struck with the fact that. although
there has been fighting in all of tho
surrounding countries. Germany ia,
felt hardly dey of the actual na;-
fare.
On each border OF that great coun-
try there is an army lined up. holding
back the Russians on the north and
the French IN the south. Only n
small portion Of Germany. that in
the extreme northeastern section. has
been invaded. Here the Russians
have taken some of the stronger
f~ortresses, but as yet have not made
much further progress.
The fighting. as shown on the map
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-10-08
TIRED OF 1T

II the press OF the state in any
sense voices public sentiment the peo-
pie are becoming tired Of the direct
primary. II was enacted ON the theory
that the people would have a larger
voice in naming their public officers
and that therefore a better class of
men would be selected. II has by no
mean worked out that way. II has
proven so expensive that poor men no
matter how great their honesty and
ability are more and more refusing TO
run for office. The expense accounts
OF those who ran for office in the re-
cent primaries show that for the
higher places there was spent nearly
$4,000 by each candidate. There is
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-10-08
WATCH THE AMENRMENTS

Voters should not overlook the fact
that at the coming November cleo
ton there are some amendments 20
the state constitution to vote upon.
and before voting for or against. care
full attention should be given them.
One that comes to mind just now is
that extending the term OF office OF
state officials from two years to four.
Most people will hardly be able to see
the virtue OF this move just now. We
must. under present circumstances
hold biennial elections. so why not
pass upon the state officials at the
same time. Then again. the caiibre
OF some of the officials we get under
the direct primary law makes most
people very much desire TO pass upon
their records.-Payette Enterprise.