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August 14, 1935
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
What is this article about?
In Vancouver, B.C., on Aug. 14, fifteen sailors from the steamship Everett refused to work, leading to their arrest by immigration officers amid an ongoing strike by waterfront workers since June 6. Similar refusals on other ships resulted in deportations.
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VANCOUVER, B. C.. Aug. 14.
Fifteen sailors of the Tacoma-Oriental Line steamship Everett, yesterday refused to work the ship and walked ashore where they were taken into custody by officers of the Immigration Service, and placed in the detention station under arrest.
The crew on Monday discharged 500 tons of peanut oil but when it was proposed to shift the vessel from the Terminal Dock to the Vallantyne Pier and discharge 500 tons of peanuts, the sailors refused to cast off the lines and walked ashore into the arms of the officers.
Some members of three other American ships, the West Wahwah, Golden State and Point Ancha, have been deported for refusal to work the ships.
The strike of the Longshore and Waterfront Transport Workers of Canada, has been in effect since June 6.
Fifteen sailors of the Tacoma-Oriental Line steamship Everett, yesterday refused to work the ship and walked ashore where they were taken into custody by officers of the Immigration Service, and placed in the detention station under arrest.
The crew on Monday discharged 500 tons of peanut oil but when it was proposed to shift the vessel from the Terminal Dock to the Vallantyne Pier and discharge 500 tons of peanuts, the sailors refused to cast off the lines and walked ashore into the arms of the officers.
Some members of three other American ships, the West Wahwah, Golden State and Point Ancha, have been deported for refusal to work the ships.
The strike of the Longshore and Waterfront Transport Workers of Canada, has been in effect since June 6.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Sailors Refusal
Work Strike
Arrest Immigration
Waterfront Workers
Deportation Ships
Where did it happen?
Vancouver, B. C.
Story Details
Location
Vancouver, B. C.
Event Date
Aug. 14
Story Details
Fifteen sailors refused to shift the steamship Everett and discharge peanuts, leading to their arrest; part of a broader waterfront workers' strike since June 6, with deportations from other ships.