Debs Ambition and the Strike Causes, Depew's View
A Times cable interview with Chauncey M. Depew analyzes the Great Strike, blaming Debs the Amalgamated Railway Union leader for uniting railway labor under one body. It discusses industrial depression, unemployment, and conflicts between state and federal authority influencing the stoppage.
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Losvon
the Times
Chauncey M. Depew
Liv Mayet
Inbur
United State
Mr. Debs
American Railway Union
Stawe
le Sour
Frenson
Treatmen
Awitchmen
Lulu Thione
Dele
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Witorder
Litweiire
Lesglin Cara
Dajwn
Muyeo
Jammer
Matom
Corentice
Wales
Murder Charge Against Strike Leader Knox in California
July 15 Woovtang Can. A strike leader named Knox was arrested for conspiracy during a train checking on July 11 and later charged with the murder of Engineer Clark. Attorney Bruener for the railroad claims proof shows a plot to destabilize the public order and Knox’s complicity proven beyond doubt. Officers possess orders by Knox to hire a stable keeper for a team set to 80. Worden, arrested for train wrecking, is said to be connected to Knox as the responsible party for the payment.
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Harry Knox
California
Woovtang
Can
Koox
Clark
Bruener
Raill Road Company
Knox
Worden
Judge Larton confirms sale of East Tennessee road to Southern
In Knoxville, Judge Larton of the United States circuit court confirmed the sale of the East Tennessee road to the Southern Railroad. Attorney H. Stetson outlined the report and decree, noting payments of 150,000 in cash and 1,255,000 in bonds. The judge found no objections and approved the decree, praising the proceeding as the most agreeable he had seen. Also included is an unrelated advertisement for a digestion remedy offering five years’ relief and priced at a dollar and a half per bottle.
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King
McParland & Co
Larton
Southern
East Tennessee
United States Circuit Court
Knoxville
Stetnon
Southerm Railroad Company
le Court
Lurton
Steteon
Byvnda
Stetson
Dodge Lurtensien
Debs Summoned to Federal Court in Memphis Tenure
A deputy marshal served a motion requiring Debs and associates including Howard Kelcher and Rogers to appear before the United States Circuit Court of the Western District of Tennessee at an August term to explain why they should not be punished for violating an injunction. Rogers and Kelcher were served at Lincoln at 10 o clock. Debs and Howard were served when leaving the executive committee meeting with Liner Daley. An advertisement promotes Hale's Household Ointment as a cure-all for ailments from catarrh to pneumonia, with claims of universal efficacy and various dosages.
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Memphis
Caban
Tennrsers
Provident Delta
Howard
Kelcher
Rogers
Hiechitedtates Circuit
Tounenmee
Aip
Carey
Ovaurt
Kélitier
Ltp'olock
Debs
Execuive
Dalen
Mis Action and Striker Dispute Resolutions Adopted
The Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce unanimously commends President Cleveland's patriotic stance regarding the railroad strike. In New Jersey on July 13, the National Educational Association adopted resolutions endorsing upholding law and order and praising Cleveland's leadership amid the dispute.
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Disciinati
Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce
Cleveland
Agnung Pang
N. J
National Educational Association
Cleesland
Wieder and Frennese
Electric Bitters touted for kidney and liver relief
It may say Maohfort Mr. Fred Miller of frying IL writes of long severe kidney trouble with back pains and bladder ailing. After trying many cures he began using Electric Bitters about a year ago and found relief at once. Price 50c for a large bottle at McFarland & Co.'s Drug store.
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Fred Miller
Frying, IL
McFarland & Co
Tennessees Lynching Report From Dickson County
News from Dickson County reports a fatal lynching of a Black man named William Bell by a masked assailant who took him from his home and shot him in the woods. The victim was described as a laborer and suspected of various misdeeds, prompting local fear and turmoil amid the community.
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Tennessee
Clankeevins
Tess
Dickson County
Bell
Drew
Utah A State Polygamous Marriages Are For Ever Barred
Utah statehood article details the process for Utah to form a constitution and gain admission as a state. It covers the signing ceremony, the enabling act, expected dates, and requirements for a republican government with no polygamy, ownership of public lands, and funding for educational and public institutions. It notes territorial conventions, representation, and the role of federal approval in granting statehood.
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Wasuigorox
Thurber An
White House
Grover Cleveland
Utah
Delegaty Rawlins
Uinh
Howe
Tharbher
Rawlins
St Vena
Georgia
Buit
Utwl
Rawling
Jetate
Venir
Uish
Atale
Nxt
Mie
Gide
Uepiwidnal Biesek
Canegrene
United States
Congress
Indiana
All India
Capitol
University of
Ulan
Uyon
Terriwcy
The Hush of the Wateia Flood Strikes Bristol Area
A massive water flood swept Bristol and surrounding countryside after a sudden cloudburst near Fly Mill near Benwyer Creek. The torrent flooded lowlands, destroyed farm fields and caused extensive damage to houses and tenement blocks on Wood Street. Volunteers aided residents as waters rose and residents fled with children.
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Bristol
Tess
Benwyer Creek
Wood Street
Tewan Ln
Woren
A Curious Human Telephone Experiment and a Tragic Mine Disaster
An article reports a feasibility test of a human telephone setup using two central stations and connected cards, allowing a previously tuned pair to converse when lines are linked. It also details a mine explosion near Stockton, Pa, killing and wounding several workers, with rescue efforts, guards, and grim scenes as bodies are recovered.
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Wariner Bioekys
Augusta Confederate Survivors Endorse Gordon Speech
In Augusta Georgia a Richmond County Confederate Survivors Association meeting endorsed Senator Gordon’s United States Senate speech. Resolutions praise his patriotism, vow to uphold law and curb mob violence, support Grover Cleveland’s enforcement actions, and affirm unity beyond sectional lines against threats to republican institutions.
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Avoveta
Augusta
Richmond County Corfederate Survivors’ Association
Gordon
United States
Benate
Confederate Survivors’ Association
John 2. Gordon
Senate of the
Grover Cleveland
Juyula
Lawleemers
Cost of Insurrection Buoys U S Expenditure at One Million
Riots tied to a railroad strike push U S costs toward one million dollars. Telegraph bills transport and troops payrolls rise, with Chicago material pay estimated at 150000 to 200000. Congress faces urgent appropriation as Rep Hudson proposes arbitration backed by three circuit court appointees in disputes over wages hours and firing.
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Uncle Sam
Wasnineros
United States
Chicago
Congress
Hudson
Kansas
Courte
Sparkers Village Delighted By Alleged Resurrection
In Ruxcoor New York on July 12 Miss Eleanor Markman aged 28, declared dead by a physician, revived as pallbearers carried her casket to the hearse. She lay conscious later, recalling the burial preparations and showing signs of recovery after the frightful incident.
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Eleanor Markman
Ruxcoor
N. Y
Sparkers
Wootso
Markman Gava
Embreville Property to be Sold by the Court
In Johnson City Texas on July 14 the court in McClung & Co et al v Embreville Freehold Tron and Railway company et al orders sale of the Embreville property. Questions of claimant priority will stay open for later determination as creditors reject proposed compromises. Foundations of a new public school building are being laid and progress is rapid.
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Johnson City
Jonestone
Texx
C. M. McClung & Co
Embreville
Tron and Railway Company
Chancellor Smith
Climante
Buckley's Arnica Salve Guarantee Ad
Buckley's Arnica Salve advertised as best for cuts sores ulcers rheumatism chapped hands chilblains corns and eruptions promising to cure piles with money back if not satisfied. Box price likely 8 25 cents from McFarland and Co. label.
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McFarland & Bo
Debs in Court Over Contempt Bail in Delayed Trial
In a federal court session Howard Kelcher and Rogers of the ARU appear while Debs is absent. Debs, panting, joins late as attorneys flag potential jail for contempt bail. Judge Seaman adjourns contempt cases to Monday at 10.00, imposes 3000 dollar bail per defendant and orders custody until sureties are approved. The four men refuse to post bail and are jailed.
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Curiaco
Howard
Kelcher
Rogers
Debs
Atorneys
Erwin
Bowie
Seaman
Ae R
United States
Talking Through a Telephone Explanation
A St Louis Globe Democrat quotation notes that telephone clarity hinges on articulation not volume. Those who project from the mouth transmit more clearly than others who mutter from the throat, even when loud.
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St. Louis Globe Democrat
Hale's Ointment Praised By Sufferers Across Town
Advertisements quote letters praising Hale's Household Ointment Myre for varicose sores asthma burns rheumatism and general use citing cures and urging purchase at McFarland Co. The piece also rails at quacks and touts agricultural prof standards with a note on Spirit of Kitchen Queen and Continental Quiver.
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Hale
Jacobs
Marmington
Maine
Pilley Salibury
Simpson
Leroy
N. Y
Gale
McFarland & Co
This Is Free America Drawing Card at Fifty Cents
A terse promotional line notes fifty cents on the dollar as a drawing card and questions who comes next, reflecting a sales pitch tone likely from a midcentury publication seeking bargains or opportunities.
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May Bentley
Hood
Lillin May Bentley
Temperance
Margunias
J. Hout & Co
Lowell
Masa
Joharou Vity
Tennanee
Ronnies
Sul Yas Lima
Fonnann
Ann Cotcat
Thee
Hurtin
Burak
Hrisla' Ton
FAW & Cox
Attorneys At Law
Solicitors In Chancery
Hart
Haat Market Street
Kirkaldy John
Rowan, Kirkpatrick & Bowman
JM. Martin
Wotary
Omi Heon 2
Hay Mella Beorind Mowe
She
Miler
Milier
UL. Neeve
M.D. Tyeate
OmeeMatn
Stowe
Bolted, Temmenaee
Albert FE
Cloyd
Chancery
EMS Prety
Ditlee
Narr
Johnne Row
Temmenmes
Amlee
Rocte
Mare Burren
Vow
Thad A.ton
Chas TL Jennings
Eney
Joliwan City
Teenemen
Jolnson City
Tennery
Long
Ofice
Ee A. Vai
M. . Pravler
Tonnes, Witt Ben Zohineon
Des Toy
P. A. Stevens
Omlver Wore
Myrile Avenue
Whitlock
Depew
Dixon
Bint
Mek Wefan & Co
Suur Draggiste
Bellew
Chas
Wallace
Anita
Tyner
Aragyi
Atlanta
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Tennesser
MR. Clevel
Dr. Price
Ray Porton
State Normal
United States Penitentiary
Salt Lane City
Sophronia Peter
Boston
Peters
Worton
Bouton
Walid
Eophrouis
Hchonga
Pennsylvania
Havahoy
Stockton Maine
Charles O'Donnell
Eorlier
Atable
Stockton
Tattor
Hazleton
No. S
Roderick
Tnd
Warheer
Harman
London
Buckley
Plaxa
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