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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Tunga>Bluefield Daily Telegraph<BR>March 30,
1910</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=center><FONT size=5>TELEGRAPHERS GET INCREASE IN WAGES</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=center><FONT size=5>Differences With Norfolk and Western Adjusted in
Conference at Roanoke Yesterday</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=4>TELEPHONE AND KEY MEN ON SAME
FOOTING</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV align=center><STRONG>Exact Details Not Known But Understood That Based on
Sliding Scale Men Will Get Advance Equal to Eight and Four Per
Cent</STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV align=center><STRONG>FIREMEN</STRONG> <STRONG>MEET OFFICIALS BUT AGREEMENT
IS NOT REACHED</STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV align=left> The Norfolk and Western, represented by Vice
President and General Manager N. D. Maher, met the committee from the O. R. T.
yesterday at Roanoke and as a result of the conference the telegraphers received
a substantial increase, the exact scope of which cannot be learned. It is
understood, however, that, based on a sliding scale, the men will receive an
increase equal to eight and four per cent.</DIV>
<DIV align=left> Members of the O. R. T. who know about the
result claim that all are well pleased and aver that the meeting between Mr.
Maher and the committee was very friendly. The men are especially well
pleased with the stand taken by Mr. Johnson, president of the road, as it is
said that the friendly settlement was mainly brought about by his
mediation.</DIV>
<DIV align=left> It is understood that under the new agreement
the telephone and telegraph men will be on the same basis, and as this was a
much discussed point, the fact that an agreement was reached makes this result
all the more satisfactory, as it will prevent any future differences arising
between the men and the company. The members of the committee will close
up a few minor matters today and will then leave Roanoke for their homes.</DIV>
<DIV align=left> As far as can be learned neither side claims
a victory, being satisfied that friendly terms have been agreed upon, and as
this is what both sides were looking for, there is mutual satisfaction.</DIV>
<DIV align=left> It is understood that the firemen met
yesterday with the officials but as far as can be leaned no agreement has yet
been reached. They will meet again today and it is possible that the
matter will be closed this week.</DIV>
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<DIV align=left><FONT size=6 face=Script>Gordon
Hamilton</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>