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February 6, 1891
Wood River Times
Hailey, Blaine County, Alturas County, Idaho
What is this article about?
H. M. McCartney, a civil engineer formerly employed by the Union Pacific railway, tells a Salt Lake Times reporter he was let go when the construction department was eliminated, refusing to claim he resigned, unlike common railroad practice.
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HE DID NOT "RESIGN."
H. M. McCartney who was one of the civil engineers in the employ of the Union Pacific railway system, has a level head on at least one subject. The construction department of the road having been "wiped out," as he expressed it, his services were no longer needed. "I am open for engagements," he said to a Salt Lake Times reporter. "Don't report that I resigned. That's not so. I have never yet resigned from a position. Always stay until I'm fired; then take my time and quit."
In these days, when everybody connected with the railroads, from the wheel-wipers and oilers to the Presidents, insist upon having it stated that they resigned instead of having been discharged, Mr. McCartney's candor is refreshing. And we do not doubt that Mr. McCartney is a thoroughly competent engineer, and a desirable man to have around. He will, therefore, not be long out of a paying job.
H. M. McCartney who was one of the civil engineers in the employ of the Union Pacific railway system, has a level head on at least one subject. The construction department of the road having been "wiped out," as he expressed it, his services were no longer needed. "I am open for engagements," he said to a Salt Lake Times reporter. "Don't report that I resigned. That's not so. I have never yet resigned from a position. Always stay until I'm fired; then take my time and quit."
In these days, when everybody connected with the railroads, from the wheel-wipers and oilers to the Presidents, insist upon having it stated that they resigned instead of having been discharged, Mr. McCartney's candor is refreshing. And we do not doubt that Mr. McCartney is a thoroughly competent engineer, and a desirable man to have around. He will, therefore, not be long out of a paying job.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Job Loss
Candor
Railroad Engineer
Resignation
Union Pacific
What entities or persons were involved?
H. M. Mccartney
Where did it happen?
Salt Lake
Story Details
Key Persons
H. M. Mccartney
Location
Salt Lake
Story Details
H. M. McCartney, after being let go from Union Pacific due to department elimination, candidly tells a reporter he was fired, not resigned, contrasting with deceptive practices in the railroad industry.