J. W. Kendrick
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- Dec 21, 1893Northern Pacific Workers Face Widespread Wage CutsFacing revenue declines, the Northern Pacific Railroad imposes sweeping pay reductions on its staff, sparking potential strike actions across the system.Seattle, WA
- Jul 14, 1894The Northern Pacific Offers Strikers a Last Chance—With Strings AttachedGeneral Manager Kendrick says former employees can reapply after the Pullman strike, but only if they were not leaders or agitators—and they will rank behind the men hired to replace them.Seattle, WA
- Aug 14, 1894Hard Times Are Over, but Striking Railroad Men Need Not ApplyNorthern Pacific managers touring the coast said the depression had turned, but they refused to rehire workers who had walked off the job.Rainier Club, Seattle, WA
- May 30, 1895Tacoma Sealed Its Waterfront Deal With a TelegramThe city council approved a tide-land plat after railroad and land-company officials promised rights-of-way and waterways—over dissenters who wanted more than long-distance assurances.Tacoma, WA