Socialism and riots blamed on foreign born anarchists
The piece denounces the Chicago and Milwaukee clashes of May 1886 as a socialist and anarchist insurgency. It claims eight hour strife fueled murders and riotous acts by European socialists and communists, urges harsh punishment to quell the movement, and links immigration to rising radicalism threatening American law and order. It portrays police and public officials as overwhelmed and calls for decisive suppression to prevent future outbreaks.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
Ante
Posal Bla
Reading
Ubler
Knights of Labor
Knights
Chicago Journal
Bonffeld
Assoviation
Hich
Ndt
United States
America
France
The Eight Hour Movement Gains Ground in Factories
Several large manufacturing establishments have agreed to eight hours work with ten hours pay, with some raising wages 16 to 20 percent. The note expresses support for measures improving working conditions but doubts universal applicability of these benefits.
Prosecution Targets Blackhawk Druggists in Tax Code Case
A legal action seeks about eighteen thousand dollars via 21 notices served on druggists and landlords to appear in September circuit court. The charges reference section 1537 of the Code, pegged to technical returns rather than liquor sales. The informer receives a share of fines, highlighting motive in the case.
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Blackhawk County
Savage socialist pamphlet sparks bloodshed fear in Chicago
A handbill circulated after police clashed with strikers claimed bloodhounds attack and urged workers to rise. It denounced bosses, praised sacrifice, and called the crowd to arms while labeling socialists as fiends and calling for a brutal response. The piece decries asylum and says workers earned no mercy.
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Chicago
Socialist Leader Spies Denounces Bombing In Interview
Spies, a Chicago mob figure linked to socialist circles, called the bombing irrational and said he would not object to actions that would upend society, arguing the socialist group is a band of murderers and foreign agents. The interview portrays the organization as intent on radical upheaval.
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Chicago
Organization of Socialista
Tawi
Creu
Eight-Hour Changes Bring Leisure Risks and Benefits
The piece argues that reducing hours raises production costs and workers must share extra costs. Leisure time could improve home life and self-improvement, but may be wasted without proper use. The eight-hour system benefits industrious workers but harms thriftless ones, warning against socialistic ideas and urging strong action against political radicals.
Sensible Railway Conductors Stand With Employers
A Chicago division of Railway Conductors adopted resolutions praising calm protest and condemning strikes. They pledged to protect property and deter unlawful acts while willing to aid employers and maintain order amid labor conflict.
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Chicago
Rathway Conductory
Eit
Prohibition Not Driving Iowa Germans From Marshall County
The Marshall Times rebutts claims that Iowa Germans are fleeing Marshall County due to prohibition. It notes emigrants move to Nebraska and Kansas for land, not alcohol, and argues population trends favor growth as people move west and return east. The piece calls the attack on Iowa’s welfare ridiculous.
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Lowa
Towa
Marshall Times
Dubuque
Marshall County
Nebraska
Kansas
Iowa
Ilinois
Ohio
Prohibition
Prohibition Law Debate and Iowa Political Turmoil
The Webster County Board rejects B W Crawford’s permit amid questions of prior noncompliance. The piece argues enforcement of Iowa’s prohibitory law is crucial, citing Governor Larrabee’s proclamation and broad demand for strict enforcement to curb open gin trafficking. It quotes reactions from Spies and others on policing, violence, and the political dynamic surrounding prohibition.
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Board of Supervisors
Webster County
B. W. Crawford
Crawford
State Board, of Pharmacy
Washington Letter on Capitol Debates and Exposition Plans
From Wasmeaton May 3 1586 readers learn of bustling capitol meetings on Gladstone’s Home Rule bill and moral, tariff, and naval debates. The piece notes social reconvenings at the regent and a push for a 1889 international exposition, plus local praise for FR XK Lang the Baraboo seedsman elected mayor and his seed distribution to farmers.
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Lesgular
Wasmeaton
Capitel Rity
Gladstone
Indiaty Education
American Historical Association
Meeiigs
American Suicidal Association
Basterwick
Capitol Pil
Kentucky
Ate
Taulbec
Hts
Senator Pendleton
Eaton
XK. Lang
Baraboo
Wiss
Ah. Lang
Allias
Lim
Cheap excursions to central Tennessee by U G Bade NW railway
The U G Bade NW railway and Gerry's American Tourist agency announce two low rate excursions from Cedar Rapids Iowa to middle Tennessee. Trips depart May and visit Nashville with low prices, aiming at home seekers and invalids. Information on sleeping car reservations and tickets is available via Gerry's agency in Chicago or J E Hanne in Cedar Rapids.
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U. G. Bade
Gerry
American Tourist Agency
Clark Street
Chicara
Middle Tnnessee
Central
Tennessee
Golden Moon
Gulf States
Howes
Sanny Land
Isoueil
Cedar Raplis
Lowa
Nashville
Aome
South
Yourish
Chustreck
Chicago
J. E. Hanne
GT Spa
Cedi Rapids
Iowa
Southern Hotel
Cedar Rapids
Horace Willinay
J. Tir Devesiter
Hill Hency Ve Ferenson
David B. Kimballsin
Frank 8
Lusk
Tian County
Lowi
Nobrowine
Wyoming
Maou
Friman
Eichorn & Miksourd
Willian
van Deventer
David VY
Jarste
Halt
Etockholdera Torra
Henry V.ferguson
Horace Wilhine
J. van Deventer
P.R. Hall
Danapital
Horact Williams
Anthony He
Liat
Elaine Avalnat
Charles Blake & Hommel
Linn County
Josetho Lorence
Charles T. Naohuta
Blake A Hormel
Attornay
Wat Echuta
Sdwd
Proclamation Aimed At Banning Dram Shop In Iowa
Governor Laurence issues a 1536 proclamation urging universal enforcement of the state’s prohibition law. He calls upon temperance groups clergy teachers and the press to use moral force to eradicate illegal liquor sales, instructs judges and officers to be vigilant, and asks all citizens to set partisan differences aside to banish the dram shop from Iowa.
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Towa
Larrabee
Iowa
Tayard
Sigg
Aly
Republican Party
Ty Ho
Lowa
Hell
General Assembly
Twenty-First General Assembly
Willan Janrrakes
Texhott
Wu Tad
Towa Mon
Des Moines
Laurance
Trane D. Tacxson
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Washington
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Oscar Solomon
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Jawa Nat
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