Switchmen Strike Paralyzes East St Louis Rail Yard Action
A large crowd gathered as switchmen and yard hands walked off the job in East St Louis. Police protected a freight train through crowded streets while crowds jeered and some women spat toward the cars. A striker waved an American flag before the train passed, and an attempted uncoupling momentarily threatened the movement.
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Blair
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Tryon Avenue
Vellins
Compton Avenue
Wabash
Missouri Pacific
Harrigan
Lancing
Knights of Labor
Post
N Ut
Armored Call to Unite Against Treason and Threats
A radical union statement condemns threats by Mr. Gould and urges workers to unite against capitalists, scabs, and terrorized merchants. It proclaims an armor of eternal right, calls for strength, and vows to persevere despite intimidation and court orders. Executives boards Nos. 101, 93 issue the order.
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Knights of Labor
Gould
Gould Orders Immediate Action Against Labor Strikes
Missouri Pacific Railway President Gould telegraphs Vice-President Hoxie to begin proceedings at once to recover damages from strikers. Lawyers Dillon and Swaim assess liability, and suits will target prominent Knights of Labor with ties to the strike on the Gould system.
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New York
Missouri Pacific Railway Company
Hoxie
Jay Gould
Gould
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Swaip
Hoxte
Talis
Mialdem
Malden
George K.goulding
Order of the Knights of Labor
Order
Gouldin
Missouri Pacific
Marmaduke
Missouri
Obstructions Placed on the Track
A Pacific Missouri train faced sabotage as a heavy oak timber was thrown on the track and attackers attempted to wrench cars free. Detective Furlong and his force repelled the crowd, one assailant knocked from the train and injured. The Missouri Pacific train then proceeded.
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St. Louis
Pacific
Missouri Pacific
Furlong
Venturecome
Senate Bill Approves 1.1 Million for Mail Vessels Abroad
In Washington March 24 the Senate commerce committee reported a bill authorizing 1 100 000 to carry U S mails on American vessels to foreign ports. Edmunds plans vote tomorrow while executive session favors George L Spear for Vermont internal revenue collector. The House backs the free ship bill with a minority report. Eulogies mark the evening session for late Wisconsin Representative Rankin.
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Senate
Frye
Commerce Committee
United States
Wooshees
Edmunds
Hearts
Andrew Johnson
George L. Spear
Vermont
Dingrey
Dockery
Missouri
Rankin
Wisconsin
Prospects for Manning Recovery Quiet, Still Critical
SPECIAL TO THE POST Washington March 25 Secretary Manning remains critically ill after an aggravated apoplexy attack. Doctors say recovery could take weeks and a return to duties unlikely for a long time. His condition fluctuated with a second attack feared. family from Albany summoned and plans for a long vacation abroad discussed.
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Washington
Manning
Lincoln
Albany
Voorhees Defends President Against Senate Resolutions
Senator Voorhees challenges the majority judiciary committee report arguing the resolutions oppose the President and serve partisan aims. He urges impeachment only for gross misconduct and criticizes obstruction of civil service removals while condemning Republican patronage and overbearing corporate power.
Through Freight Trains Set For Delaware Fruit Shipments
A Philadelphia conference with General Manager Pugh of the Pennsylvania Railroad and officials from the Delaware division and the New York Philadelphia and Norfork Railroad, plus Fruit and Produce Exchange of Boston, approved through freight trains for spring and summer fruit shipments from the Delaware and Maryland peninsula to Boston. The plan uses a Delaware departure around 4 AM connecting with the Norfolk line, with arrival in Boston about 2 AM next day.
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Pugh
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Delaware Division
Henry W. Dunne
New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk Railroad Company
Fruit and Produce Exchange of
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Delaware and Maryland
Delaware
Norfolk
German Katter Dies After Model Place Jump
At 5 30 yesterday evening William Hurbert a German Katter 21 jumped from a fifth story window of his residence on Model place sustaining multiple fractures. He was taken to the hospital and is not expected to live domestic trouble driven the act He leaves a wife and two children.
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William Hurbert
Model Place
Lang League Meeting At Alpha Hall Enrolls New Members
A Lang League gathering at Alpha Hall last evening, with Dominick Toy presiding, featured speeches by John Walsh of Fitchburg and others. The social event ended with several new members added to the roll, including Edward Everett Brown.
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Alpha Hall
Dominick Toy
John Walsh
Fitchburg
Edward Everett Brown
Boston Officers Dismissed for Rule Ill Violation
Patrolmen David Henderson and Wiliam G. Howes of Station 10 were found guilty by the police board of violating rule ill and removed from the Boston police force.
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Wiliam G. Howes
Police Board
Boston Police Force
Free Ship Bill Reported As Calendar Item In House
In Waston ton House March 25, Dunn of Arkansas from the shipping committee reports the free ship bill, with Dingley of Maine presenting a minority view. The majority favors unrestricted American registry for vessels owned by U S citizens or state-formed companies, granting full benefits of U S vessels. The minority warns the bill would injure shipbuilding by creating duties-free entry for complex manufactures while other imports face at least 30 percent duties and could move ship construction abroad.
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Dunn
Arkansas
Shipping Committee
Dingley
Maine
United States
Reasons Why Worcester Public Building Gets $250000
The public buildings committee in Washington reports favorably the Senate bill to allocate 250000 for a Worcester Massachusetts public building. It notes Worcester as a major railroad hub with over 70000 residents and a strong local business base. The report argues the project should include land and a suitable structure to house postal, revenue and court functions for future growth.
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Several Amendments to Tariff Proposed by House Reformers
Washington March 25 The ways and means committee advances amendments to tariff reform bills including removing coal from the free list and placing hemp flax jute and other fibers on it A tariff on fish is also proposed with supporters arguing the change would hit New England less than other regions while protectionists in New England remain firm.
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POST
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Randall
New England
President defends Matthews nomination despite district Democrats’ protest
A Washington delegation of district Democrats pressed against the nomination of Matthews for recorder of deeds. The President rejected withdrawal, praising Matthews as a good man who has served the party and residents, and asserted he must make his own choice after seeking broad consideration.
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Matthews
Recorder of Needs
Gjeen
Mr. Matthews
House committee trims wages for towel wash and paste boy
The House committee on accounts reports economy gains in staff pay with towels priced at 25 cents a dozen and paste boy wages cut from one dollar per pot to 50 cents. The panel, exhausted by reform efforts, may push further spending reforms. General Hazen questioned on signal service stations abroad. Senate confirms Henry P. Kitfield as assistant appraiser in Boston and Charlestown.
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Malden
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the Post
Washington
House Committee On Accounts
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Genexre
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House Committee On the War Department
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United States
Anderson
Ohio
Hitfield
Senate
Henry P. Kitfield
Massachusetts
District of
Fires Sweep Farms and Mills Across New England
A series of fires devastates property from Seekonk to North Adams. William H. Hopkins's Seekonk stock barns burn, with 65 head of blooded Jerseys lost and 75 thousand dollars in total damage. Dedham suffers six ice houses destroyed with 72 000 tons capacity and 50 000 tons stored, costing 18 to 20 thousand dollars. Potomska Mills in New Bedford report cotton losses near 6000 dollars, while North Adams endures Beaver cotton mill damage of about 13 thousand dollars from a lamp mishap.
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R.I
William H. Hopkins
Seekonk
Mass
Dedham
People’s Ice Company of
Boston
Boston and Providence Railroad
London
Germania
Gace
Potomska Millis
New Bedford
No. 3
Potomska Mills
North Adams
Civil Service Report Shows Reform Steadily Gains Ground
President Cleveland transmits the third annual civil service commission report. It notes 7602 examined last year from all states and territories, 5034 meet minimum, 2563 fail, with 1876 appointments this year and 4176 in two years. It highlights open competition reducing patronage and the cabinet’s support for enforcement.
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Grover Cleveland
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New York
Massachusetts
Cleveland
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Arthur
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Notable Politicians Attend Cambridge Banquet
Bent Cambridge Phillip Doherty Boston Lorenzo H Gamwell Pittsfield George H Kearn A W Fulton North Adams ex Aldermen David Knox L A Towns Lynn Fred H Williams Boston Horace Spinney Selectman Newhall Lynn and upwards of 150 townspeople gathered for a banquet chaired by Mr Samuel Hawkes an old time Democrat.
Knights of Industry plan eight hour law and broader aims
Organizer Mahoney announced a new Knights of Industry seeking to unite all workers from farmers to clerks under a single federation. The group aims to open headquarters in Boston, enroll members quickly, and press for an eight hour day wage equalization and abolition of child labor while resolving disputes. The first assembly for enrollment is set for Saturday with W. F. Falls handling applications.
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Order of Knights of Industry
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Knight
Boston
Executive Council
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Knights of Industry
the Knights of Industry
Saturdy
W. F. Falls
Washington Street
Wieldz of Labor in Agnes Long Mystery Deepens
Police leave Attleboro field to trace Stowers whereabouts amid widespread sympathy. Stowers had little money, no bank withdrawal, and his wife and relatives cannot help financially. Mrs Stowers remains ill under doctors Holden and Sanford care as Deputy Sheriff Capron attaches property for Attleboro creditors.
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Agnes Long
Stowers
North Attleboro
Sixteen Hounds Decide Fall River Feather-Weight Title
In Fall River on March 25 Thomas Flaherity faced George Badger in a local amateur feather-weight bout at a barn near the city. Badger led throughout sixteen rounds and Flaherity faded after the seventh, ending when Flaherity stayed in his corner at the seventeenth round. the referee ruled Badger champion with stake money of $50 and gate receipts about $150.
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Thomas Flaerity
George Badger
Badger
Flaherty
Hmeut
Flaherity
Lime
Local man dies from cyanide at home in Ashland Place
Gus ave E Desmedt aged 23 died yesterday afternoon at 20 Ashland Place from cyanide poisoning. Police and Clarence Hendrick, with Alfred Schmuki, tested involvement and Schmuki was detained at Station 5. Medical Examiner Draper to perform autopsy.
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Ashland Pisce
Salie
Clarence Hendrick
Alfred Schmuki
Desmit
Sehmuki
Desmidt
Hendrick
Schmuki
Station 5
Draper
Reunion of 1884 Massachusetts Senate Members at Young's Hotel
At Young's Hotel a reunion of the Massachusetts Senate of 1884 was held last night. Of thirty seven survivors, twenty seven attended. Ex Senator Bruce presided. Speakers included Bruce Pillsbury the president of the present Senate Loring Galvin MacFarland Washburn.
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Massachusetts Senate
Senate
Bruce
Pillsbury
Loring
Galvin
MacFarland Washburn
Riots Grips Liege After Broad Strike Spread
In Liege and Charleroi the strike grows near general with clashes between strikers and Civic guards. Foreign agitators incite protests as anarchists parade in suburbs. Rioters threaten, extort, and attack postmen while troops deploy to contain the upheaval. An explosion injures a engineer. authorities ban Saturday processions and call up all available forces.
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Hesseit
Gladstone Delays Irish Scheme Announcement
London March 25 Mr Gladstone delays his Irish policy speech due to illness. Doctors say no danger if he avoids exposure. Sir Commodore Vernon Harcourt says Gladstone will outline Irish policy on April 8 with the budget to follow in early April.
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House of Commons
Lord Wolverton
Wimbledon
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Gladstone
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