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April 16, 1906
The Providence News
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Gloucester, Mass., April 16: Paving cutters' strike at Rockport Granite Company continues after 90 workers reject arbitration offer from company and state board, demanding $2.50 per thousand paving blocks raise.
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ARBITRATION FAILS AND GLOUCESTER STRIKE CONTINUES
Gloucester, Mass., April 16.—The paving cutters' strike was continued today following the unsuccessful effort which was made Saturday night to bring the difficulty to an end by means of arbitration.
The 90 men employed by the Rockport Granite company voted at a secret meeting Saturday night to decline the offer of arbitration which had been made by the company and by the state board of arbitration. The strikers want an increase of $2.50 per thousand paving blocks.
Gloucester, Mass., April 16.—The paving cutters' strike was continued today following the unsuccessful effort which was made Saturday night to bring the difficulty to an end by means of arbitration.
The 90 men employed by the Rockport Granite company voted at a secret meeting Saturday night to decline the offer of arbitration which had been made by the company and by the state board of arbitration. The strikers want an increase of $2.50 per thousand paving blocks.
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic
What keywords are associated?
Gloucester Strike
Paving Cutters
Arbitration Failure
Rockport Granite
Wage Increase
Where did it happen?
Gloucester, Mass.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Gloucester, Mass.
Event Date
April 16
Outcome
strike continued after rejection of arbitration offer
Event Details
The paving cutters' strike continued following an unsuccessful arbitration effort on Saturday night. The 90 men employed by the Rockport Granite company voted at a secret meeting to decline the offer from the company and the state board of arbitration. The strikers demand an increase of $2.50 per thousand paving blocks.