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Domestic News December 19, 1903

The Eureka Sentinel

Eureka, Tonopah, Eureka County, Nye County, Nevada

What is this article about?

On December 16 in Salt Lake, Governor Wells issued a controversial statement after consulting with Utah Fuel Company President Kramer, demanding miners end their strike by abandoning the union or leaving the country, which angered workers statewide.

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Issues Remarkable Statement.

Salt Lake, December 16.—Governor Wells to-day gave out a remarkable interview after being closeted with President Kramer of the Utah Fuel Company, who is directing the fight against the miners. In this statement, which has aroused the anger of workingmen all over the State, Governor Wells said in part: "The only way I see for the strike to be settled is either for the strikers to give up the union and surrender their certificates, go back to work or else leave the country."

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Economic

What keywords are associated?

Miners Strike Governor Statement Utah Fuel Company Labor Dispute

What entities or persons were involved?

Governor Wells President Kramer

Where did it happen?

Salt Lake

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Salt Lake

Event Date

December 16

Key Persons

Governor Wells President Kramer

Outcome

aroused the anger of workingmen all over the state

Event Details

Governor Wells gave out a remarkable interview after being closeted with President Kramer of the Utah Fuel Company, who is directing the fight against the miners. In the statement, Governor Wells said the strike could only be settled if strikers give up the union, surrender certificates, go back to work, or leave the country.

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