Republican Family Fight Dominates Senate Unoiled Clash
A chaotic Senate scene reveals three Republican factions over the force bill, gag rules, and tariff. Quay’s resolution sparks a partisan clash led by Hoar Frye and Ingalls, while Democrats watch as the fight drags on with no vote yet and rumors link Blaine and Quay to strategic moves.
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THEY WILL FIGHT TO THE BITTER END
The Knights of Labor leader Powderly plans a nationwide strike against Central Hudson River Railroad lines after talks failed to yield arbitration. He vows the fight will continue to the bitter end, with a council meeting in Terre Haute and appeals to all members to prepare for strike action.
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Grand Master Sargeant Talks on Strikes Authority
Grand Master Sargeant of the Foremen’s Brotherhood rejects ability to order a strike, noting only four of twelve supreme council members can report to the executive board of the Knights of Labor, with full committees to act on the report. Webb says no trouble expected. conference may last. Also notes a marriage in Virginia and a fall marriage planned for a state official and Alabama family.
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Alabama's Wealth and Tax Rate Reduction Details
Alabama faces a continuing tax rate reduction from 45 to 40 cents per $100, with statewide valuations rising yet revenue lagging. early abstracts show valuations up, but only Franklin county reports increased revenue. most counties expect higher values but limited revenue, suggesting no deficit but calls for prudent future appropriations.
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The Day After the Great Cyclone at Wilkesbarre
The great cyclone wrecked Wilkesbarre causing nearly four hundred buildings demolished or damaged and a million-dollar loss. Streets around Maine and Franklin were strewn with debris as trains and structures were toppled. The death toll includes Eliza J McGinley and her infant, John McGinley, and several others. many injured, with widespread fear and calls for reconstruction by the mayor and the militia.
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LIST OF THE UNFORTUNATE Who Lost Their Lives In the Old Colony Railroad Accident
Rostox August 20 Quincy reports a complete list of the dead from the Old Colony Railroad wreck. Names include Mrs. M. B. Parker Wellfleet Mass Master Parker Lyman Merrill Romney Vt Mrs L Merrill Mrs Mattin Farsis Chelsea Mass Mary E Tilton Lexington Mass Mrs Mary Abbott Louisville Ky Miss Eva Ballard Asheville N C Mrs G Allen Philadelphia Miss Bessie Allen Philadelphia Mrs Oscar Fenley Louisville Ky Mrs Suc Fenley Louisville Alice Kenley infant Catherine Fenley Louisville Ky Mrs B P Johnson A Johnson son of the above James Ryan South Boston fireman Mrs Nancy Wells Hartford Conn C M Copp Cleveland O.
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