El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-11
BIC SHELTERS
MAY SHUT DOWN
Labor Difficulties May
Force Companies To Sus-
pend Operations.
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OF the "rustling card" system of en-
ployment has tied up ore production
almost completely.
To Close smeIterss
Notification by the Anaconda Cop
per Mining CO. TO Independent ship
pers that customs ore would not be
received at the shelters at Anaconda
and Great Falls was taken by the
shippers TO indicate that the Ana
cOnda company is preparing to close
down the big shelters at those cities
until ore production is returned TO a
normal basis.
Closing down the Emelters Will
throw several thousand men into
idleness.
The Hosting Engineers union last
night decided TO appoint a committee
Of three members to interview other
unions and ascertain the general SEN
timent regarding q strike and also to
secure clear understanding Of the
purpose Of the strike"
The committee viii report tomOr-
row morning.
The street railway employees,
while informing the manager OF
the company that they are not on
strike, decided not to work be-
cause Of fear Of violence.
several metal trades unions have
been requested by the strikers to vote
a sympathetic strike, but have with
n. Z
Only Minor Disturbances.
Only minor disturbances were re-
ported today by the police and milf
tary on duty here.
Some hope is held out that the sit
uation might find relief after a meet
ing called for late today. at which
the cost OF living VIII be discussed by
merchants and city and county Off
cials.
In calling the meeting. mayor
W. II. MafOney said he thought
that the living cost was prob
ably responsible for all the dis
satisfaction in this city. The
same subject was discussed last
night ut a meeting Of business
men OF the city.
The entire police force has been
placed on continuous duty for the
time being and the military is being
held ready for any emergency.
Seattle Strike Seems Over.
Seattle Wash, Feb. 1.-THE gen.
eral strike in Seattle was. to all ap-
pearances. over early today, although
II was not TO end officially until u
o'clock noon Street car systems and
other public utilities were operated
10 their normal capacity.
The official hour for ending the
strike was fixed yesterday afternoon /
by the general strike committee. The ]
strike committee asked that all work Z
eIs remain out until that hour.
Striking street carmen who re-
turned TO their cars Sunday remained Z
al their posts. Others did the same I
On the other hand, musicians
and stage hands at big downtown ]
theaters. after returning TO their
work. went out again last night.
The general strike was called in 1
sympathy with the strike Of q, 900 /
metal trades workers. The metal /
workers still are out seeking higher
wages
Soldiers remain to protect the city
and hundreds Of special policemen will /
continue on their beats and in reserve
until mayor Ole Hansen and army Of
ficials determine that possible danger
to property or the persons Of Seattle .
citizens has passed.
Machine Gunners to Butte.
Tacoma, Wash. Feb. 11.-TweIve
men and one officer left Camp Lewis
last night for Butte, Mont. where ]
they Will join forces with the units
Of the 44th infantry. now on strike
iuty there The men are all expert
gun men and include four
gun sergeants and eight ma
,hine Eunners, who are privates. The
'fncer's name was not announced
Queries shipping Board.
Washington. D. C., Feb. with