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Pine Bluff Daily Graphic
Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas
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Strike by marine engineers, oilers, and firemen on Atlantic and Gulf coasts halts ships in Philadelphia and New York; union and shipping board fail to agree in Washington on July 11, with demands for $15 monthly wage increase.
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Washington, July 11.-Representatives of the International Seamen's union and Vice-Chairman Stevens and other officials of the shipping board failed to reach any agreement today toward ending the strike of marine engineers, oilers and firemen which began yesterday on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts.
Many Ships Tied Up.
Philadelphia. July 11.-Thirty-four ships of the United States shipping board vessels flying the American flag now at this port loading or discharging cargoes are affected by the strike of union firemen, oilers, water tenders and coal passers.
New York. July 11.-- Several coastwise steamers have been prevented from sailing and others due to leave tomorrow will be tied up unless they are able to replace striking firemen, water tenders and oilers, who struck yesterday for a wage increase of $15 a month.
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Atlantic And Gulf Coasts
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July 11
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failed to reach agreement; many ships tied up in philadelphia and new york; strikers demand $15 a month wage increase
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Representatives of the International Seamen's union and shipping board officials failed to agree on ending the strike of marine engineers, oilers, and firemen that began yesterday on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. In Philadelphia, 34 United States shipping board vessels are affected. In New York, several coastwise steamers are prevented from sailing unless replacements are found for striking firemen, water tenders, and oilers.