Turbulent Strikeparalyzes rail traffic across Buffalo region
A massive strike in August draws about 1,000 workers with 300 to 400 more expected. Central and West Shore rail lines halt operations, tons of freight blocked, troops deployed, and multiple yards in Buffalo face disruption. Police arrests rise as unions press for a ten hour system.
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Fourth Brigade Called to Prevent Property Damage
Grand Master Sweeny stated on Wednesday morning that railway companies were suspected as incendiaries as troops arrived to deter further destruction of property. The callout of the fourth brigade aimed to protect infrastructure amid rising tensions.
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Lehigh to Fight After Railway Strike Accord
A Chicago dispatch reports that after a conference of union leaders nearly all grand officers attended except Sweeney. Simerott states Erie lines and Western New York and Pennsylvania systems have acceded to the demand, leaving the Lehigh Valley to oppose. A telegram from Sweeney confirms the development.
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Battle at Oliver Springs rocks Tennessee hills
More than a thousand miners massed around Oliver Springs as a clash with soldiers and guards escalated. Three miners died and dozens were wounded in a six hour fight, with casualties on both sides. Miners cut telegraph lines and dynamite was placed on rails to stop reinforcements. authorities surrendered after heavy exchange of fire.
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Wiped Out by Flames Rips Through Delmar Area
A devastating fire in Delmar Delmar Delaware began in the post office destroying 126 houses 14 stores a church and the depot Two more structures including the city hall and railroad station burned and many residents were left homeless One man the millionaire Bostwick died inside stables and several workers were cremated Several missing and injured were reported as aid was telegraphed for from Salisbury Laurel and Seaford.
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W. L. Stirman
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Daniel Cochran
Union Store Company
Sherman & Co
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Seaford
Mitchell Gorman
Militia alert at Homestead as strikers deny attack
In Homestead Pennsylvania Major Crawford and militia were alerted after a tip of a planned dawn strike on the mill. Detachments patrolled the town at daylight though no violence occurred. Amalgamated workers say no attack was planned, while tensions with the military grow sharper daily.
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HomesTrap
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Carnegie
Weird Story From McLuckie On Homestead Strikers Aid
McLuckie of Homestead Pennsylvania says mills dire with accidents and militia suppression. He cites a worker sawed by a large armor plate saw amid ongoing violence and unrest in the Homestead strike vicinity.
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Fire kills James A. Bostwick and two others at Oriental Point
A midnight blaze on Sound shore in Mamaroneck destroys Mr. Bostwick’s stable and adjoining Constable stables. Bostwick dies of heart failure brought on by excitement. his coachman and footman die in the flames. Valuable horses, carriages, and stock are lost. total claims reach about 650000, with Bostwick’s wealth estimated at 30 million.
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Mr. Bostwick
Bostwick
Pha
Standard Oiltrust
No Money Can Buy This Boy
Mrs William May Smith of Providendtown Massachusetts shares a letter about her frail newborn who survived with breast feeding then cow milks and tac ta food. She notes the child gained weight and stayed healthy since weaning, claiming no money could buy him now.
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William May Smith
Providendtown
Mass
Mastersmith
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