The textile strike in the United States is still in progress . Wild rioting occurs in the streets while the strike leaders and members of President Roosevelt arbitration board hold conferences daily . Mr Francis Gorman , chairman of the strike committee proposes that all factories be closed while arbitration progresses . He said that unless his proposal was accepted the strike would go on until the arrogant management compelled to yield . Photo shows , pictures just received in London of Mr Franci Gormann addressing workers in Charlotte North , Carolina . His speech was broadcast thoughout America . 11 September 1934