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Newspaper

Columbus Democrat

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1877

Page

2

Paxanprest Hayes to Visit Louisville for Exposition

Paxanprest Hayes will visit Louisville on September 17 at the invitation of the Industrial Exposition managers.

Paxanprest Hayes Louisville

Governors stance on militia in strike invites civil power doubt

An Evansville Journal fragment reflects a cautious governor in restraining state militia use until civil authorities fail. The piece also mentions a compliment ticket for the 26th annual Decatur County Agricultural Society fair in Greensburg on August 71st and 24th, plus a humorous quip about Ida ho and a Mrs. Potiphar solving problems.

Governon Willams Decatur County Agricultural Society Greensburg

Citizens acknowledge donation of public document volumes

We are indebted and return thanks to Hon. N. T. Carr for twelve bound volumes of public documents. The set includes the Congressional Record of the last session, department heads reports, the Chinese immigration committee report, the Electoral Commission report, and related matters.

N. T. Carr Electoral Commission

Comments on the Strike in Indianapolis Sentinel

The Indianapolis Sentinel notes the difficult treason and exasperated men, argues men are inspired by peril to respect the law, believes citizens will heed peaceful solutions to confront problems, and show readiness to protect rather than destroy under all circumstances.

St. Louis Pennsylvania Central Indianapolis

Riots and railroads collide in a nationwide crisis

An editorial series discusses the strike’s fierce resistance to law and the vast damage to property and freight movement. It notes the Pittsburgh and Baltimore riots highlight the dangers of deploying soldiers and urge civil authority first, while mocking editor lore about Hell and editors.

Indo Clnriinnati Enquirer Pittsburg Baltimore West Mechanica Hades

Young men should save to avoid poverty before marriage

The essay argues that extravagant spending by young men prevents saving and pushes marriage as money speculation. It warns many bachelors live beyond income, rely on future fortunes, and risk despair or misery. It urges frugality, decency in dress, and disciplined saving to gain independence and choose when to marry.

Scale in Fowls and Military Update

Advice on poultry disease treatment includes washing legs with Carbolic soap and applying coal tar and lard ointment or carbolic acid preparations two to three times. Weekly sulphur in feed and thorough cleaning with lime water recommended. Disease not hereditary. keep good setters. Mukhtar Pasha revicted Kara for twelve months. Russians bombard Kars despite retreat reports, shelling at about 2000 daily as Turkish troops claim four months of ammunition.

Brorgens Stetters Angie Daddy Sam Dappy Courier-Journal Mukhtar Pasha Kara Alexandropol Kars

Labor Strife Engulfs Pennsylvania and Chicago

Special telegrams report government actions to quell labor unrest across Pennsylvania and Chicago. Gen Hancock to meet strikers in Pennsylvania while Gov Hart ransft plans to accompany him. In Chicago, Gov Drum directs troops and arming of citizens to restore order as officers promise constitutional measures and rapid troop deployment.

Hiancech Pennsylvania Khilianapolis Journal Washington Hancock Hartranft Chicago War Department Drum Military Department of the Missouri Sheridan McCrary Pittsburg Gov. Young Ohio Columbus Evarts New York

Rioters Clash With Police In Chicago Sneak Riot

Reports say a mob confronted police on Twenty-second Street as officers fired over the crowd to quell disturbances. Reinforcements were said to have arrived as rioters attacked E W Blachford’s Fulton Street works, halting 200 workers and breaking windows before midnight end.

Union Southside Areidie McCormack Great Reaper Works Northside Phenix United States Torrance Illinois Central Omahah Sixteenth Street Caicaco Twenty-second Street E. W. Blachford Fulton and Green Srs

City Strikers Endorse Passenger Trains and Mail Service

At a meeting last night the strikers voiced support for running passenger trains and a unanimous resolution was adopted. Employers pledge that each line entering the city will run mail trains with coaches to aid traveling public. A two person committee will accompany trains with letters informing workers of the action, easing delays for travelers.

Chicago Mob Sets Depot Ablaze Amid City Turmoil

At 3 o clock p m a mob unleashed violence in Chicago firing the Union depot and raising fears of re enacted Pittsburg scenes. The Board of Trade has armed guards and offers aid to defend the city while Indianapolis also faces potential trouble as citizens mobilize.

Chicago West Pittsburg Board of Trade Indianapolis J. F.king & Brick City of Columbus Ders Rajeet Jon H. Taxa

Engineer Lifespan and Wages Behind the Strike

A Cincinnati Enquirer letter from H. C. Lord argues that railway workers face harsh conditions. Engineers and firemen endure long hours, minimal pay, and danger while trains travel hundred to 150 miles, with personal risk and sleep deprivation. Brakemen suffer similar risks for 125 to 140 dollars per day or trip amid wage cuts and rising living costs. The writer notes vast wage arrears and mounting hardship driving unrest, but opposes strikes while expressing sympathy for the workers’ plight.

H. C. Lord Riverside Cincinnati Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Railroad The Cincinnati Enquirer

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