Paxanprest Hayes to Visit Louisville for Exposition
Paxanprest Hayes will visit Louisville on September 17 at the invitation of the Industrial Exposition managers.
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Newspaper
Columbus Democrat
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1877
Page
2
Paxanprest Hayes will visit Louisville on September 17 at the invitation of the Industrial Exposition managers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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