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Domestic News
September 18, 1922
The Abbeville Press And Banner
Abbeville, Abbeville County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
Henry Ford's strike against excessive coal prices idled 73,000 workers in Detroit district indefinitely, shutting down Highland Park and River Rouge plants and affecting other assembly plants nationwide.
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WORKMEN OUT OF EMPLOYMENT FOR TIME THAT PERIOD OF IDLENESS WILL BE INDEFINITE, ONLY ADVICES AT DETROIT.
Detroit, Sept. 17.—Henry Ford's industrial strike against what he charges are excessive coal prices was in full swing last night and approximately 73,000 of his workmen in the Detroit district were out of jobs for an indefinite period. Thousands of others in assembling plants throughout the country also were ordered to lay aside their tools. In addition a score or more of small industrial concerns here dependent upon the Ford Motor company for orders were preparing to close. These employ upward of 30,000 men.
The Highland Park and River Rouge plants of the Ford Motor company, employing about 60,000 men, were deserted tonight save for a comparatively small force that will be retained to keep coke ovens warm.
Although many of them were smiling, the majority of the Ford workers who passed through the gates of the Highland Park plant after turning in their tools today expressed concern over the shut down. Their foremen had handed down to them advice from Mr. Ford to buy as little coal as possible and to cut their living expenses to a minimum. Many of the workers were met by wives and children eager to learn how long the heads of families would be unemployed.
Detroit, Sept. 17.—Henry Ford's industrial strike against what he charges are excessive coal prices was in full swing last night and approximately 73,000 of his workmen in the Detroit district were out of jobs for an indefinite period. Thousands of others in assembling plants throughout the country also were ordered to lay aside their tools. In addition a score or more of small industrial concerns here dependent upon the Ford Motor company for orders were preparing to close. These employ upward of 30,000 men.
The Highland Park and River Rouge plants of the Ford Motor company, employing about 60,000 men, were deserted tonight save for a comparatively small force that will be retained to keep coke ovens warm.
Although many of them were smiling, the majority of the Ford workers who passed through the gates of the Highland Park plant after turning in their tools today expressed concern over the shut down. Their foremen had handed down to them advice from Mr. Ford to buy as little coal as possible and to cut their living expenses to a minimum. Many of the workers were met by wives and children eager to learn how long the heads of families would be unemployed.
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic
What keywords are associated?
Ford Strike
Coal Prices
Detroit Unemployment
Highland Park
River Rouge
Industrial Shutdown
What entities or persons were involved?
Henry Ford
Where did it happen?
Detroit
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Detroit
Event Date
Sept. 17
Key Persons
Henry Ford
Outcome
approximately 73,000 workmen out of jobs indefinitely; thousands more in other plants affected; small concerns employing 30,000 men preparing to close.
Event Details
Henry Ford's industrial strike against excessive coal prices led to shutdown of Highland Park and River Rouge plants, idling 60,000 men; workers advised to minimize expenses.