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September 8, 1907
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico
What is this article about?
Striking telegraph operators in New York announce leasing Tammany Hall for a two-week fair starting next Wednesday to raise funds for their cause, showcasing telegraphy history and wireless communications; girl strikers are crafting items for sale.
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TAMMANY HALL IS
LEASED TO STRIKERS
New York Telegraphers to Hold Unique Fair to Raise Funds for Cause.
New York, Sept. 7.—The striking telegraph operators announced today that they had engaged Tammany Hall for the two weeks beginning next Wednesday to conduct a fair, the proceeds of which will be devoted to the support of the strikers. They intend to illustrate the progress and development of telegraphy from its inception to the wireless instruments, and to establish wireless communications between different parts of the hall.
The girl strikers are making articles to be sold.
LEASED TO STRIKERS
New York Telegraphers to Hold Unique Fair to Raise Funds for Cause.
New York, Sept. 7.—The striking telegraph operators announced today that they had engaged Tammany Hall for the two weeks beginning next Wednesday to conduct a fair, the proceeds of which will be devoted to the support of the strikers. They intend to illustrate the progress and development of telegraphy from its inception to the wireless instruments, and to establish wireless communications between different parts of the hall.
The girl strikers are making articles to be sold.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Survival
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Telegraph Strike
Tammany Hall
Fundraising Fair
Wireless Telegraphy
Labor Support
What entities or persons were involved?
Striking Telegraph Operators
Girl Strikers
Where did it happen?
New York, Tammany Hall
Story Details
Key Persons
Striking Telegraph Operators
Girl Strikers
Location
New York, Tammany Hall
Event Date
Sept. 7
Story Details
Striking telegraph operators lease Tammany Hall for a fair to raise funds, illustrating telegraphy progress including wireless demos; proceeds support strikers, with girl strikers making items to sell.