Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1920-08-10


Denver, Aug. THE strike of train
men employed by the Denver Tram
way company was called off by the ex-
scutive committee Of the tramway's
union shortly before midnight last
night.
The men will meet at o'clock this
morning to confirm the action of the
executive committee.
The action of the committee was
taken following a long meeting con-
gened Immediately after Judge
Greeley w. Whltford in circuit court
had issued an order directing the
union chiefs to recall the strike or
der.
Denver, Aug. Three men were
killed and 10 injured when rioting was
resumed by striking street car men
and their sympathizers at the east
side car barns last night
Denver, Aug. with federal sol
diers under orders to entraln for Den
yer today, 400 members of the Ameri-
can legion were patrolling the streets
Of the city last night to prevent any
recurrence of Thursday nights riot
ing.
Machine guns have been moved on
the tops of the buildings and armored
motor cars were held ready for inn
mediate use should there be a fresh
ready have resulted in the death of
two persons, the injury of "a others,
and much property damage.
The city was quiet yesterday fol-
lowing the action Of Judge Greeley
Whtford who ordered the leaders Of
the striking street car men to immedi-
Rtely recall the strike order issued last
Sunday and found seven Of the labor
leaders guilty of contempt for calling
the strike.
The strike leaders were alleged at
the hearing held in district court to
have violated an injunction secured by
the city several weeks ago restraining
the company from reducing wages and
the men from striking. The men now
are striking for higher pay.
Statements by officers of the Denver
Trades and Labor assembly and of the
Tramway Mems union were issued late
yesterday afternoon, denying that they
were responsible for Thursday nights
rioting.
J. S. Goble, an organizer for the
Trades and Labor assembly, declared
that the blame belonged to local civic
bodies which have been agitating for
"open shop in Denver. He. declared
that their propaganda" had infuriat
ed the workers of the city and made
them ready for violence.
Charles A. Ahlstrom, president OF
the Trades and Labor assembly. de-
rlared that not only were union men
not responsible for the rioting, but
that they had done everything in theil
power to prevent 1t.
According to company officials there
are now 500 strikebreakers in the city
anu -OV iAiplt arc hut loddS3 doit
every effort will be made to operat,
cars again this morning.
The request for federal troops wal
made early yesterday by Governor
Shoup in the following telegram to the
central department at Chicago:
"Riotous situation following stree
car strike in Denver beyond contro
of the city and state authorities. Eight
hundred federal troops urgently nee
essary for immediate use to preserv,
order, save lives and prevent destruc
ton of property. Prompt action i'm
peratiye."
The governor received this reply:
"In conformity with your telegram
500 troops ordered proceed immediate
ly from Camp Funston to Denver ant
commanding officer directed consul
with you. Expect troops will leave
not later than early morning seventh
Instant. Colonel Ballou, commanding
Fort Logan, has also been directe'
consult with you and arrange sucl
immediate aid as may be necessar.
Please keep these headquarters ir
formed -