Pullman dispute over arbitration and federal aid escalates
Chicago discussion centers on Pullman company refusal to arbitrate and demand for police protection. Alderman McGillen argues for peace and city needs, while Vice-President Wickes insists employers run their business privately. City committee sustains action to mobilize allied trades, affecting 200000 to 250000 workers and possibly forcing Pullman staff to climb stairs as strikes loom. President's proclamation hints at militia calls and federal intervention under early statutes addressing insurrections and domestic violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullman Company
Wickes
McGillen
State of
Illinois
County of
Cook
Chicago
Mr. Wickes
Pullman
Miles
Proclamation orders Idaho region under military supervision
The President proclaims martial measures across North Dakota Montana Idaho Washington Wyoming Colorado California and Utah New Mexico to enforce federal law and protect interstate commerce. Citizens are ordered to disperse by 8 pm July 10 and troops are to be deployed, with White House discussions ongoing on the Idaho Cour dAlene disturbances and railway strike actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
North Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Wyoming
Colorado
California
Utah
New Mexico
United
Grover, Cleveland
Grover Cleveland
American Railway Union
Beattly
Cour d’Alene
Shoup
Dubois
White House
Schofield
Fort Sherman
The Presidents Authority on Federal Troops
The article explains statutes authorizing the President to deploy land and naval forces to enforce federal laws when obstructions or insurrections prevent law enforcement. It notes that a proclamation must first order insurgents to disperse, then, if ignored, declare parts of a state in insurrection and potentially cut off interstate commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Illinois
United States
General Strike Text Signals Wednesday Showdown in Chicago
A vast meeting in Chicago endures until morning, pledging a general strike on Wednesday if concessions are not granted by Pullman and Gompers. Delegates from nearly 100 unions and seven national bodies back the move, with printers initially cautious but later joining. The pull to remove federal troops and to urge Governor Altgeld and Mayor Hopkins to act marks the unfolding labor crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullman
Gompers
Chicago
Uwhlich
Debs
O’connell
Machinists
Sovereign
Knights of Labor
Prescott
McBride
Mahon
McKinney
Hopkins
Militia Killings Spark Danville and Grape Creek Turmoil
In Danville, Indiana, militia fire during clashes at Grape Creek leaves two women dead and two men fatally wounded. Miss Clara James and Mrs. Michael Glennon slain by stray bullets while Jonah James and brakeman H. M. Zanley are wounded amid railway arson and crowd confrontations. Officials say Zanley, a non union brakeman, was shot from ambush. militiamen claim they were fired upon first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Grape Creek
Michael Glennon
Clara James
Jonah James
James
H. M. Zanley
Danville Junction
Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Shelbyville
Chicago & Eastern Illlinois
Here
Miners Loot Stores in Ladd Illinois
A mob of about 400 non English speaking miners looted two stores in Ladd Illinois this afternoon. Fifty deputy sheriffs guard the town at night as Farmers and Miners National Banks move valuables. Reports say Anarchists from Peru La Salle and nearby towns plan a midnight assault toward Spring Valley. Local defense is provided by Rock Island and other authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladd
Ill
Peru
la Salle
Spring Valley
Rock Island
Galesburg militia mobilizes 112 men and 125 deputies
Reports indicate Galesburg militia has 112 soldiers mobilized with 125 deputies. An additional hundred deputies from Princeton are ordered to Spring Valley and will arrive overnight, bolstering security efforts.
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Galesburg
Princeton
Spring Valley
Support for the Government Telegrams Toward Volunteer Force
Washington reports indicate the President and War Department received numerous telegrams and letters from across the country pledging loyalty and offering manpower to form a volunteer force if needed. Labor groups expressed support for law and order and rejected as views of only a minority those criticizing government actions. The official cites a 1886 Cleveland recommendation for a labor commission to mediate labor capital disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Cleveland
Commission of Labor
Chicago Rails Move Trains On Time After Bridge Fire
President Egan of the General Managers' Association said all Chicago roads were moving passenger trains, most on time. Wabash trains were delayed due to a Clark street bridge burned during the night by rioters. The strike’s local impact appears reduced but trains may lag without a settlement. Pullman denied moving headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Egan
General Managers’ Association
Fort Wayne
Clark Station
Railroad Managers’ Association
Pullman Palace Car Company
New Jersey
Wickes
Pullman Company
Knights of Labor Leader Delays Strike to Seek Arbitration
General Master Workman Sovereign says he will postpone the strike order until Wednesday to see the outcome of Chicago trades union action and a conference between Mayor Hopkins and the union. He urges public sentiment to push corporations toward arbitration and notes Debs has favored arbitration. He also signals Knights of Labor readiness to act after the conference results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Workman
The
Knights of Labor
George M. Pullman
American Railway Union
Debs
Hopkins
Depew predicts strike ends in three days at latest
Chauncey M. Depew argues the railroad strike should end soon, praising President Cleveland's proclamation as a unifying move. He predicts the strike will not spread to New York, cites weak Debs influence in Buffalo, and notes possible tie ups would only affect West to New England via Jersey City.
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New York
Grand Central Station
Chauncey M. Depew
Cleveland
Mr. Depew
United States
Buffalo
American Railway Union
Debs
New England
Jersey City
West
Indications of Weakening in Three Cities and UP Action
Reports from Detroit Pittsburg and Salt Lake City show signs of wavering in the strike mood. Chicago July 9 advices from Salt Lake City Utah say the Federation employees there have decided to...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Pittsburg
Salt Lake City
Union Pacific
Chicago
Utah
Federation Employees
Wild Flowers of America coupon offer in Boston Post
A coupon worth fifteen cents grants one part of Wild Flowers of America with sixteen plates and descriptions. Available through the Portfolio Department at the Boston Post Building or by mail, with free tubing and mailing. Parts include two to three hundred flowers and an index, not sold elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post
P. O
Boston
Mass
America
Chen
Wallock & Co
Dr. Hallock & Co
Rail strike turmoil eases as unions press returns
Union Pacific declines to join the strike intensifying tensions while the Denver & Rio Grande urges workers back with promises of old jobs. Detroit’s Michigan Central warns discharge for absence, and other lines report quiet yards as crews resume duty amid broad labor unrest and Debs's leadership questioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific Railroad
American Railway Union
Salt Lake City
Denver & Rio Grande Road
Detroit
H. B. Ledyard
Michigan Central
Pittsburg
Cincinnati, Dayton & Indianapolis
New York, Pennsylvania & Ohio
Cincinnati
Hamilton & Dayton
Two Thousand Workmen Strike as State Line Abolished in Hammond
In Hammond Indiana federal troops withdraw under General Miles leaving Indiana militia in control of railroad property. A camp is set at the ball grounds while trains run and workers rally with 2000 on strike and 150 American Railway Union members. Illinois and Indiana governors agree to abolish the state line for military needs allowing cross border troop movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Ind
Miles
Michigan Central
Chicago
Indiana
Snyder
Michigan Central Road
G. H. Hammond Company
Spring Works
American Railway Union
Illinois
Chicago G A R Vets Offer to Aid in Protecting City
Chicago July 9 The Abraham Lincoln Post No 91 G A R issues a communication to Mayor J P Hopkins offering 200 seasoned veterans to respond to protect Chicago from a lawless mob. E B Thurston commander signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Abraham Lincoln
J. P. Hopkins
E. B. Thurston
District Assembly 30 Knights of Labor Action at Meeting
District Assembly 30 of Knights of Labor met Monday night at 987 Washington Street and passed resolutions praising workers in Pulman Illinois, condemning political interference at Washington, denouncing property destruction and troop shootings, and supporting a Boston brewing dispute settlement and the revocation of the Brewers National Trade Assembly charter amid a brewery boycott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Labor
Washington Street
Pullman
United States
Washington
D. A
Hayes
St. Louis
National Brewers’ Union
American Brewing Company
Boston
Brewers’ National Trade Assembly
New England Alliance
Providence
Packer's Office Forces Arm Themselves For Supply Run
In Chicago on July 9 Swift & Co moved beef wagons to downtown stores as strikers fired on drivers. Police arrested six rioters, with injuries to drivers Fitzpatrick and McNichol. The office force volunteered to drive and guard wagons, with 100 meat wagons later departing under armed guard to keep principal markets supplied. Superintendent Cozzens led the march.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Swift & Co
Fortieth
Emerald Streets
Duffy
Tracy
John Fitzpatrick
Hugh McNichol
Cozzens
Labor Union Resolutions Support Strikers and oppose Federal Troops
At a special meeting of the New York New Haven Hartford Freight Handlers Assembly 3702 Knights of Labor held Monday night at 987 Washington Street the group passed resolutions expressing sympathy with the strikers and readiness to aid them financially morally and physically if needed. They pledged to stand by organized labor if called to show appreciation and condemned President Cleveland for ordering federal troops into Illinois against Governor John P Altgeld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Cleveland
Illinois
John P. Altgeld
Fort Trumbell Garrison Ready to Move to Chicago
New London July 9. Orders issued to have the Fort Trumbell garrison ready to move to Chicago on short notice if the strike extends. Preparations ongoing, General Howard sent back from Maine, battery to engage in small arms practice, powder charge reduced nearly in half, further orders expected by tomorrow.
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New London
Fort Trumbell
Chicago
Howard
Maine
Doctor condemns Debs handle of great responsibilities
Dr. Robertson, who treated Debs for dipso mania, warns he is unfit for major duties. He recalls Debs as once brilliant but now physically and mentally wrecked, saying further strain could cause incalculable consequences if he does not desist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debs
New York
Robertson
Union sentiment on Boston and Maine rail line
AUB union agent toured the Boston and Maine railroad for a week to drum up opposition to the firm, citing Debs. Engineers firemen and conductors gave no support while some freight hands and switchmen urged him. Most employees say the road treated them well in hard times and will not back Debs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
American Railway Union
Boston & Maine Railroad
Pullman
Debs
Cheyenne Judge Ryner Case Cited In Brief Notice
The United States Court judge Ryner is referenced in a brief notice from Cheyenne Wyoming dated July 9. The item mentions The American Wringer Co located at 12 and 16 Broadway extension as manufacturers of wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers with repair services and mail orders. A Tremont 764 telephone line is listed for prompt attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyo
Ryner
United States Court
The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
City
Tremont
Boston Labor Leaders Weigh Debs Support in Chicago Strike
A Post reporter gathered input from Boston labor heads on Debs and the Chicago strike. Leaders expressed personal opinions, mainly supportive of the action, but warned against broad Eastwide mobilization. They foresee possible sympathy moves and potential financial backing if called, with varied readiness across unions.
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Post
American Railway Union
Boston
Chicago
Debs
James P. Dolan
Building Trades Council
United States
East
Central Labor Union
E. R. Brennan
Edward F. Morrison
Machinists’ Union No. 28
Vicinity
McCraith
Typographical Union
MecCraith
Boston Agency Recaps Westward Railroad Hiring Rush
A Boston agency reported a brisk hiring scene for West bound yard and switchmen with about 200 applicants. An examiner with several noms de plume tested candidates. fifty workers were dispatched to Illinois and another carload expected next morning. One applicant recounted a past fireman incident on the Boston and Maine line, noting prior suspension and a desire for steadier work out West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Maine
Examiner
Thompson
American House
Mr. Thompson
Post
West
Boston & Albany
Wabash Road
New York
Boston
R. H. Williams
Richwood House
Woolly
Illinois
Out West
Mass militia praised for swift support of law and order
Washington officials welcome Massachusetts militia readiness for emergencies. Governor Greenhalge states the state will be prepared to assist under constitutional authority, confident in a well drilled force ready to deploy 6000 men to quell any disturbance swiftly. The Massachusetts militia is described as among the best in the country, surpassed only by Pennsylvania and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Massachusetts
Greenharge
Pennsylvania
New York
President Cleveland Commended by Massachusetts Club
Secretary Benjamin W. Wells of the Young Men's Democratic Club of Massachusetts chaired a special executive meeting and sent a telegram to President Grover Cleveland praising his firm stand in the current labor troubles and his enforcement of U.S. laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin W. Wells
Young Men’s Democratic Club of
Massachusetts
Washington
Grover Cleveland
United States
Washington, D. C
Beef Supply in Boston Shows No Great Scarcity Yet
Market visit finds no drastic price shifts despite strikes. Western beef not flooding markets, New England supply adequate for now, with Kansas City and Omaha shipments arriving. Prices rise mainly for meat loaf and working-class cuts, while some stalls hold steady. Hog shipments drop from Chicago, but overall supply improving as West and New England sources fill gaps. Dinner prices hold in hotels and restaurants. California fruit shipments are blocked, with about 30,000 packages stranded on rails.
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New England
Kansas City
Omaha
Mastern Broilers
Seveeenee Remi Csg
Caseen
Ce Sfecieens Bine
RSI Bat Dork
Cceccess Saunas
Sss Chase Ees Ree Asa
Eaahenes
Eis Sie Eae
S. Henry Skilton
North Packing and Provision Company
Chicago
West
John P. Squire & Co
Buffalo
California
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War Department
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