Great Strife at Munmend Sparks Armed Riots and Train Derailments
Federal authorities clash with striking mobs in a violent sequence near Munmend as troops protect a Michigan Central freight and a rock Island line passenger train. Mob violence includes derailments, arson, assaults on officers, and widespread property destruction across Fortieth Street to the Taylor Park area, with militia and federal troops mobilized to restore order.
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Stock Yards
Michigan Central
Fortieth Street
Tittsburgh & Fort Warne
Sremon
Wortisth
Clark
Lake Shore
United States
Thursted Street
Chiaura, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Blue Island
Iiv
Fifty-First Street
Liwenty-fthh
Rock Island
Uae
Lae
Polk &Birout
Fort Wayne Road
Lue
Riots and Fire at Rail Yards During Strike Turmoil
Riotous violence marked the strike era near the river yards with mobs stoning trains and firing on crews. Police and Army units clashed with rioters across several blocks, resulting in dead and wounded, fires in freight cars, and widespread property damage as militia stabilized temporary order.
Local Railway Strike Sets Blocked Out Quiet Night
Readable fragments describe a joint meeting of local labor representatives amid a nationwide railway workers dispute. Engineers and guards protested while a weighty turnout planned for an upcoming Detroit event as unions tighten demands and prepare further action.
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Deraore
Miel
Diby
Qaeerdanes
Guus
City in Turmoil as Rioters Clash With Deputies
Fire crews faced opposition on Addgnd Avenue as hose lines were torn loose and shops pelted by rioters. Demonstrations swelled near Kensington over insults, with laboring families and deputies under siege. Rioters attacked marshals, trains derailed and workers from Pullman joined in destruction.
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Daly
Kensingtom
Wwe
Tallian
Ehatraebe
Thasaulsus
Pullman
Rail strikes and mob violence disrupt Illinois towns and railroads
Chaos grips Spring Valley Seatonville and Peru as unions strike and mobs loot stores. Deputized deputies with rifles confront crowds while governors send troops to restore order. Railroads suffer heavy losses as non English speaking groups push to halt traffic and protect property amid widespread fear and evacuations.
Pullman Company Rejects Arbitration and Tensions Rise
The Pullman Company refuses arbitration amid labor disputes in Chicago. Aldermen and workers press for settlement as navy militia and public order concerns spark broader tensions. A swarm of ominous events includes distribution of anti Negro leaflets and clashes around street towers, while rail yards see police deployment and crowd dispersal.
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Pullman Company
Chicago
Rheinal
Wickes
Palmian
Idass Mueting
Witon Daly Kates
Ds Luprabahie
Wielka Jefe
Naval Militie
Literetion
Uwlaois Naval
Adyt
Grendorit
Uribond Pullie
Mendis
OSG AG
Amartinan Maityuty Wilen
Tay
Michigan Central
Unrest and Military Involvement as Strikes Hit Railroads
Disjointed report details a lodging strike and nonunion disruptions. United States soldiers escort Troop A to rail lines amid court martial plans. Indianapolis and Chicago see extended labor clashes, with major business losses and widespread freight delays.
Militia Fire as Miners Clash Near Westville
A derailed C and E line derailed near Grape Creek prompts militia to escort trains. At Westville two miners and a bystander die as shots are fired during a sympathetic strike. A 17 year old, Clara James, is fatally shot while at home. Mrs Glennin dies minutes later. Three prisoners are later taken as troops regain order.
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Shord
Dany
Dunville Junction
Westville
Logan
Clara James
Jonas James
Michael Glennin
Atso
Quin
Danville
Peffers Resolutions urge government control of railways mines money
In Washington Senator Peffer introduced an omnibus resolution calling for public control of all public functions and interstate railroads, uniform transportation charges, government ownership of coal beds, money payments in cash for workers, and taxation funded government revenue. The measure stalled with no action. Also reported: shortages in Whiting Indiana from a meat famine, possible train disruptions, and a note on New York City directory volume, plus German press reactions to the war and a drowning incident in the St Joe River near Wayne Indiana.
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Washington
Senate
Peffer
United States
Hiw
Sultan
New York
Spreid
Philadelphia
Conmmunniu
Suv
Deadly Shots in Spring Valley Miners Riot
Regulars clashed with striking miners at Spring Valley on a Tuesday evening. Two rioters were killed and several wounded as U S troops, guarding a Chicago, Milwaukee and Parfile railroad train, faced a mob of Lithuanians Italians Belgians and Poles on a hill overlooking the depot. The captain ordered a ceasefire then martial fire rang out, killing two rioters. Police and militia faced continued rioting as deputies arrived from nearby towns.
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United States Infantry
Leetle Bend
Chiscago
Indiana
Mammond
Boe
Lidia
Ant Clinois
Mamynond
Spring Valley
United States
Vn Steilers
Chidage
Chicago
Rack Island
Parife
Peru
la Salle
Shaft No. 6
Lendville
T. Powell
Princeton
Sin
Ile
Tle
Jack
Gow Altvetd
Cox
Avesalb
Earthquake Strikes Constantinople. City Placed In Alarm
Tremors lasting about twenty seconds caused damage and casualties in Constantinople. Public offices banks and houses closed as millions fled their homes. Telecommunication interrupted and fires reported. thousands camped outdoors amid fear of further shocks. Similar shocks noted on Simora and the island of Selaund in the Dardanelles with limited damage and cut telegraph lines.
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Constantinople
Constanvin
Lydaly
Howse
Sinorna
Selawnd
Dardanelles
Autuile
Anti-Gambling Rules Prompt Reform at Odds Debate
A tersely phrased fragment proposes bans on gambling language and references to betting phrases. It suggests replacing common expressions with safer alternatives while debating the impact on American locations and social norms. The text reads as a satirical or experimental note on linguistic restraint.
Proclamation Warns Chicago Citizens Amid Unrest
President Cleveland issues a proclamation from Washington halting riots and obstructive acts in Chicago and surrounding states. Citizens are urged to disperse by midnight or face federal action. A second proclamation follows addressing North Dakota Idaho Utah Territory and railway trouble along the Central Pacific line.
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Alyy
Gresiam
Wissel
Gen. Schofield
White House
Lakota
Idaho
Utah Territory
United States
Gen. Scheffeld
Jealousy Ends in Murder Near Charlestown
Anton Schaefer shot and killed by Col. James M. Vanhook in Charlestown Indiana amid a jealousy dispute over Mrs. Jonnie Young Bean. Vanhook, who had approached for a warrant previously, fled the scene but surrendered and was released on eight thousand dollar bond. The fatal confrontation occurred after Schaefer pursued Vanhook as he left a fair grounds, the gunfire ending the encounter within minutes.
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Anton Schaefer
Humes
AL Vanhoodss
Cpl
Vanhook
Bean
Ste
Charlestown
Vor Mend
Pla
Lefora
Keeley Jeane
Charlestow
Schaefer
Vienbook
Behwelor
Olllein
Gal
Venhook
Fanhook
Vanhook Gievenpon
Belweler
Fei
Col. Vinehook
Cost Four Lives Terrible estate a girlRelwoe Faetons
A chaotic report describes a fatal shooting at a Stan encounter where Charles Duster was killed and Dave Justice wounded. Pyne also injured, with suspect Tignaale jailed alongside Lan Cale. Officials allege town trihurities restrained a man as contractors faced delay over coal project, prompting a setback for the New Athens labor dispute and a push to test Sherwood Dison’s U.S. attorney appointment.
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Bale
Mautner
Charles Duster
Dave Justice
Falient Pyne
Tignaale
Lan Cale
Cinetmaati
O Denne & So
Ge Uustice
Wuanell
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A. Reod
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Polices Department
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Whiting
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Albert Kent
Mrs. Golden
St. Joe River
Wayne, Ind
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Dad
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Cuicago
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al Terry
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