Senate Address by Voorhees Sparks Silver Debate in Gallery
In Washington August 28 the senate heard Voorhees defend the repeal bill for silver bullion, with discussions on gold and bi metalism. Spectators filled the galleries and applauded, prompting Vice President Stevenson to threaten order. Debates covered free coinage, the Sherman law, and potential currency reforms as the day ended without action.
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Miners strike and plant shutdowns across states
Telegraph in brief reports Thirty miners in Virginia Illinois struck over longer hours. Minoak Illinois coal mines shut, 500 men out. Reading pays a million-dollar debt by delivering coal. St Louis freight handlers fail to strike amid wage cuts. Two boys killed in Pa and Mich lamp accidents. Havemeyer sugar refineries resume after shutdown. Niedringhaus tinplate and stamping to start, 2000 workers. Parkersburg iron works shut down, 800 out. Denver sewer workers strike over low wages. Local officials comment on labor unrest.
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Strikes Turn Violent Across Kansas Mines
In Leavenworth and Pittsburg, strike tensions rise as deputies are sworn in to guard work and prevent disruption. A letter to Superintendent Carr warns of danger, miners refuse offers, and confrontations escalate with threats and dispersed operations at multiple shafts.
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