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I write to inform you that all the men, except carpenters, went out on strike at the government dam here yesterday at 12 o'clock: We demanded a raise of 50 cents a day all around. The superintendent offered an increase 25 cents a day to the pit men of one which was refused. All men are firm in their
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stand for the 50-cent raise. We expect to get the decision of the headquarters men by tomorrow. will let you know later developments. Yours truly. D. M. KINNON.
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