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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1894
Page
2
Chicago reports indicate railroads face little current trouble, a marked improvement over last week. The steady recovery suggests conditions are easing and the strike impact is diminishing across the system.
Reports to the general managers' association indicate the strike is over for railroads as normal operations resume on all lines within a few days. Communication from railroads shows a united strain toward restoration of normal state of affairs.
In Chicago, July 12, deputies guarding a Big Four train at Kensington fired on what they believed were projectiles from road torpedoes. A fusillade wounded Peter R, and eleven year old Andrew Dresberson on a house steps. a third victim, Fish, escaped serious injury. The boy’s condition was described as possibly fatal.
Chicago reports show 21,860 trades unions are on strike and about 10,000 Knights of Labor out. Many unions meet tonight with more expected to join by Saturday. Some observers say Chicago area labor troubles are easing and business shows early revival. Federal grand jury today examined a large number of witnesses.
This evening Fitzgerald addressed a crowd on a vacant Washington street lot wearing a new light suit. He argued the Socialist party would have avoided the West strike and claimed the Populists lack brainy leaders. He urged immediate Socialist party membership.
Chicago reports five homicides last night linked to the strike. Peter Murlick, a Swift packing house employee, fought back after two assailants tried to rob him, killing both. James Beglin died instantly and Patrick English was fatally wounded after attacking Murlick for refusing to quit work. A saloon at Purle street saw four men demand drinks then, upon being refused, shoot Stephen Burns. Edward Colfer killed Edward O Donnell in a fight with the O Donnells, who then injured Joseph O Donnell. Joseph was later shot and killed by Charles Murray over labor matters.
A Whiting Indiana special reports that at 1:30 yesterday a disturbance occurred as regular forces acted in response to escalating tensions. Details remain sparse with dispatch noting a tense confrontation and patrols continuing in the area. No injuries or exact outcomes are specified in the readable fragment.
Reporters refused to answer interrogatories claiming privilege. Grand jury will reconvene to compel testimony. Labor unrest spreads as Armour Swift & Morris 600 butchers quit under Knights of Labor action. Some non union workers hired, others return to work. Engineers and firemen press poor outlook while Wabash and Monon engineers resume or anticipate returns. Stock Yards Company's switching department small scale restart. Plumbers' Union decision pending.
United States regulars from Fort Sheridan placed Whit ing under martial law arresting nearly twenty men with most released later. Soldiers and scouts patrolled the streets, threatened residents, and entered stores as crowds faced a fearsome two hour reign of terror before Indiana militia arrived from Hammond to restore order.
Louis Wolfson, a prominent Lynn labor leader and current taster at Williams & Clark shoe factory, spoke to a reporter about the West strike. He discussed his plans and speculated on future Mars travel within a dozen years, expressing optimism though unable to fully articulate further details.
At Ashtabula Harbor Ohio labor began on all Pennsylvania docks but a 600 strong Lake Shore strike mob forced workers off the boats within minutes. Tools were thrown into the river and no work proceeds, worsening hopes for resumption of the strike.
In Chicago a Baltimore & Ohio train hit a Wisconsin Central engine at Brown and Fifteenth streets due to engineer carelessness. J. B. Bristol, a Wisconsin Central special, was killed. Deputy Marshal William Bross died hours later from injuries, another deputy marshal Andrew Blaes had a crushed leg, and W. Broughton was run over. The crash ripped fifty feet from a Burdette Smith grain elevator wall.
In Los Angeles California on July 12 local trains ran over the Santa Fe. Two overland Eastern trains arrived yesterday in two sections and an overland freight was dispatched. Regular troops guarded Pullmans express and mail cars with many passengers aboard. Through Eastern passengers and freight now use the Santa Fe while Southern Pacific keeps local runs. The New Orleans overland also operates both passenger and freight services.
New York July 12 reports from Brooklyn and Jersey City show Knights of Labor and trades unionists unlikely to join a sympathetic strike in support of the American Railway Union. No steps toward a coordinated action appear to be underway.
It is reported a bridge just east of Alameda has been tampered with and made unsafe on the main line, stopping all trains today. The trestle appears to be sinking for unknown reasons. Deputies were deployed through Alameda County last night and all bridges are heavily guarded amid fears strikers may seize them to enforce the blockade.
The shoe council in Brockton has summoned all Central Labor Union members to a Saturday evening gathering at Lasters Hall to discuss the great strike and ways to aid striking workers in Chicago. Labor leaders also contemplate a large labor demonstration at the Gaiety Theatre early next week, with public invitation.
A preliminary meeting of capitalists from East St Louis Denver London and other cities was held yesterday afternoon in East St Louis to plan the formation of the Continental Palace Car Company. The firm aims to compete with the Pullman company in the railcar market.
I. L. Loomis the New England passenger agent reports a telegram from headquarters stating all Rock Island train service between Chicago Omaha Kansas City Denver and St Paul will be fully restored today across the entire system.
General Scho field said reports from all army commanders in the West show most trouble is over and a normal condition of affairs is nearly secured.
United States authorities state wires between Sacramento and San Francisco have been tapped. Washington has instructed federal officers to leaders of the strike, and future government telegrams will be sent in cipher.
Spokane report notes all rail communication with the Cour d'Alene region broken and a general strike ordered on the Union Pacific branch from Tekoa to the mines. The action threatens regional mining shipments and transportation continuity.
In Rising Sun Park and along Broad street a clash erupted between Orangemen and a rival group called green ribbon men. Sabre and axe wounds were reported at Hahneman Hospital as pioneer corps dispersed rioters and police arrested several participants.
Secretary Herbert designated Rear Admiral Kirkland as commander of the European naval station and Commodore Carpenter as commander of the Asiatic station. Captain Albert Kautz will leave Boston Navy Yard on August 20 to command the receiving ship Wabash, relieving Captain Kane who will return home awaiting orders.
Filippo Pinniatello and Filippo Be atrize were arrested for the murder of John McEleney after an assault on Saturday night at Travers and Haverhill streets. They faced a municipal court preliminary hearing yesterday before Judge Brown and were sent to jail without bail to await the August grand jury.
Naval board and Cramp representatives toured the new cruiser three miles from Boston Light. Crew scrubbed brass and engines thumped as trial run loomed. Officials and guests observed strict protocols, with a 21 000 horsepower test expected to prove speed and safety.
A features section highlights Wild Flowers of America with a note that the piece is released today and will be continued in tomorrow’s edition. The brief mentions the ongoing segment and invites readers back for more installments.
The Board of Aldermen received a mayoral veto on ten loan bill items totaling 176200 dollars for street asphalting and schoolhouse projects. Unanimous veto sustainment followed. Nominations for Water Board, Park Commissioners, and wires commissioner were tabled, and several committees were appointed to study telephones, docks, and elevated rail structures.
President J B Bloom of the Order of Round Robins in New York promotes a council of conciliation and arbitration to unite employers and employees. The drive has attracted several hundred members in New York and Newark and aims to enroll clubs, form shop councils, and create mutual aid, employment books, savings, life insurance, and old age programs.
Mrs William Maury of Edgartown tried to kill herself by walking into Vineyard Sound near North Beach. By chance a Martha's Vineyard railroad crew spotted her in the water and boarded her for safety, delivering her to a nearby house. she was resuscitated on the train and is expected to recover per Medical Examiner Thomas J Walker.
In Chicago on July 12 the court refused to issue a stay of execution for Prendergast after Judge Grosscup overruled the defense's appeal to the United States Supreme Court. Governor Altgeld had earlier refused a reprieve, sealing the impending death.
Seoul dispatch reports a conference on neutralizing Korean ports, Japan accepts the idea for Chemulpo but with orders awaiting Tokyo. Japan appoints three commissioners to study internal administration, preserving troop rights at the settlement. Britain mediates, China expected to follow. joint note on troop withdrawal remains unanswered.
At 2 o'clock this morning two year old Hattie O'Brien fell from a second story window onto the sidewalk from a home at 29 12 North street. She sustained internal injuries and may not survive. An officer took her to Station 1 and Dr Dunn ordered her removal to City Hospital by police ambulance. The mother had been at a wake, leaving the child with older siblings.
George Bruce, ex National Lead Works employee, releases charges alleging government loss from pig lead drawback. Boston office at 234 Congress Street disputed by manager Tufts and Colonel Thompson, who say Bruce sought access to books and that the firm’s tariff driven policy built foreign markets.
City authorities report a horse thief or thieves carried away A A Libby’s horse and buggy yesterday afternoon. The bay mare had a white star on her forehead, rubber mounted breastplate harness, a standing top buggy, robe and a yellow blanket in the rig.
Eight year old David W Weirier was thrown beneath a Drivers Union Ice Company cart on Medford street Chelsea when the horses bolted. The wheel passed over his left leg breaking it above the knee and turning it severely. He was removed to Frost Hospital for treatment.
Cleveland Ohio July 12 The Christian Endeavor convention managers report strong turnout with 25 000 to 30 000 endeavorers in the city and at least 40 000 people attending the opening meetings this morning as the event opens with high enthusiasm.
William Curley aged 30 died at Massachusetts General Hospital at 8 45 yesterday after a derrick fell at North Packing and Provision Company in Somerville. He was injured at work shortly after noon and succumbed within an hour of arrival.
A west wind drove the cruiser New York to drag its anchors off Eastern Point Light near Gloucester. The vessel shifted berth but remained safe, while a Newburyport sloop lost its mast and was towed by the Boston steamer Jeanette. A New York steam launch rescued the crew and tow line, then towed the sloop into inner harbor as the wind moderated and the trial squadron rested at anchor.
Secretary Herbert and private Secretary Finney depart Washington at 7 50 tomorrow morning for Boston to board the Minneapolis and witness its trial trip. They will return to Washington on Monday.
Captain Watts vows to crush wrongdoing in his district and targets policy writers. Deputy superintendents Hanscom and Pierce ordered officers to close policy shops, warning proprietors there will be no tolerance for illegal activity. Writers protest as tension rises on West End streets.
START FOR THE POLE reports that the Windward, commanded by F G Jackson, has begun its voyage to Archangel en route to Franz Josef Land. The ship will carry stores, furs, and Russian ponies for a four year provisioning plan. They expect to reach Franz Josef Land by late August, establish a winter house and depot, then return the crew. A six man sledging party and several Samoyed natives will accompany the expedition, with a northerly march planned for next spring.
The Prospect Union of Cambridgeport announces summer courses taught by a limited number of volunteers from Harvard. If enough applicants join a subject, a teacher will be sought. Courses include English rhetoric and composition, French, Latin, economics, music, and bookkeeping. Details from Mr. C. A. Sievwright, Room 18, Prospect House.
The American Wringer Co. located at 12 and Broadway extension repairs all wringers and sweepers. Manufactures wringers, mangles, spring beds and carpet sweepers. Orders by mail promptly attended to. Telephone Tremont 764.
Dr. Dewey the specialist offers free examinations and medical attendance to all applicants before August 1. Offices at Hotel Pelham 74 Boylston Street open 9 to 1 and 2 to 5 and 6 to 8 weekdays with Sunday hours 10 to 4. Closed Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
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