President Agrees to Appoint Arbitration Commission
President Cleveland informed labor leaders that he would appoint a three member arbitration commission under a 1889 law, only after organized labor calls off strikes and stops violence. The panel would investigate causes of labor disturbances and report to the President and Congress, with U.S. troops enforcing orders in disturbed areas until peace returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jate
Wright
Cleveland
Organized Labor
United States Commissioner of Labor
J. W. Hayes
Knights of Labor
T. B McGuire
C. A. French
Law
Orfor
United States
Labor Committee
Birners
Congress
Thurber
Chicago
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompars
Americaan Federation of Labor
Regulars in Sacramento Suppress Train Blockade Amid Tragedy
Dispatch from Sacramento reports four killed and three injured as strikers threaten to halt railroad operations. US troops and state militia, numbering about 1 400, seized the depot and yards and defended trains. A trestle wreck near the city killed four workers and left several injured. Two suspects were arrested as public support swung away from the strikers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Cal
United States
Raiilroad
Graham
Malleara and Pallmans
San Francisco
Fifth Artillery
Same
Clark
Endlaver
James Burns
John Lubborden
David Clark
Tivate
James Dugan
Aflohnet Ellis
William Wilson
South Dakota
Miinesota
Epox
Williams County
Ohio
Tuo Joas
Tom
Calvin Dooley
Louisbury
Charlesy Tucker
Kelly
Conny
Wheeling
W. Va
Masas
North Beach
B. Loldeckar
Vullman
Battle Creek
Mich
Los Angeles
Denonls
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Roberts
Skerrett
Noberta
Sons of the
Shooting Onen Apato
Vicsotty
Baldwin
New York
Fontanrt
Ind
Frebgict
Acitenmen
Oxford Wins as Yale Defeated in World College Championship
Oxford wins five events to Yale four in the world's college championship at West Kensington England. Over 15,000 spectators witnessed Oxford, Yale facing English conditions and a tough field including Brown and Oakley. Results included Broad Jump won by Sheldon Yale second, One Hundred Yard Dash won by Fry Oxford, and Mile won by Greenhow Oxford with Yale second.
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Yale
Adveras Circumstancea
West Kenington
England
Oxford
Cady
Ameries
Britta Isles
Shuldon
Oakley
Istance
Sheldon
Ted Ats
Patting Bhot
Ralokok
Brown
Hickok
Fry
Jordan
Hatch
Randford
Greenhow
Pond
Fun Ghost Two Lives at Elwards Bridge Incident
A practical joker Hawley caused chaos at a bridge in Elwards Co. Minnio, Charles Fleles, and William Burnison fell into the water after Dare Hawley challenged them. Burnison drowned. the injured were rescued as reports cite a local accident. The National something of Washington awarded prizes to participants. Chicago Braves won first in their class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Hawley
Joose Phink
Elwards
Minnio
Charles Fleles
William Burnison
Cros
Hawley
Che
Tun Brother
Burntson Swain
National Pfonalblas of
Washington
Treat Coriet Imba
Litthy Hask
Ark
Chicago
Mass meeting in New York city for western rail strikers
Eastern labor groups gather at Cooper Union to show support for Western railroad workers, with Henry George and Father Ducoy among speakers. Reports cover trials, firings, bank failure, floods, a suicide, hangings, and a shipyard strike in a sweeping late 19th century news digest.
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Middle States
New York City
Barrett
Erantus Wiman
Gooper Union
Western Railroad
Henry George
Father Ducoy
L. D
Polimai
F. Gextacn
Buffalo
Plaklo
Hydraulic Bank
Rosa Borger
Anon Priest
Ware
New Jersey
Prince Couminsioxzn McCuavn
New Yor City
Michael Kenfig
Artillery Caisson Disaster Kills Units and Civilians in Chicago
A brutal explosion on Grand Boulevard in Chicago kills four U S artillerymen and injures many civilians and horses. Names listed include Jeremiah Donovan and Doyle Nitward Doyle of Battery F Second Artillery, Joseph Galler, Fred Lotz, and others from Seventh Cavalry Troop L B. Damage spreads across Oakwood Boulevard with shattered windows and wrecked property.
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Grand Boulevard
Chicago
United States
Richt
Readua Ned Weaton Misalieg
Killad
Jeremiah Donovan
Doyle
Nitward Doyle
Fort Wiley
Kansas
Blowe
Joseph Galler
Farcier
Seventh Cavalry
Sheridan
Fred Lotz
Alot Aul Wood
Michael Rees
Martin O'Donnell
Mercy Hospital
Sargeant Lider
O'Donnell
Desides
Elf
Ave
Artos
Oakwood Boulevard
Lake Front
Graal Doulagiel Atrivet
Thunier
Donovan
Treea
Art
Oskrroo Boutever
Grays Maule- Var
Hla Bat
Frys Lotz
Galler
Novan TP D Armour Raises Doubt On Wills
The Chicago man, described as wary and fixated on personal property, plans to dispose of his assets to his associates while alive, saying he lacks faith in wills and believes the weight of ownership should stay with trusted hands rather than a future executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Armour
Chicago
Lin
Miners and strikers clash in Alabama mining towns
A violent confrontation erupts at Pratt mines with white guards and colored miners firing on each other. Casualties include H. W. Tierce a white guard killed and several wounded. Troops are deployed as authorities order searches and closures while Birmingham reels from the deadly blast of the labor dispute amid a bitterly tense atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noir Slopa
Pratt Mina
Tennessee Coat, Iron and Mailroad Company
Birmingham
Asia
Rikem
H. W. Tierce
Racquet
Montgomery
Jones
Blopa No. 4
Pratt
No. 3
No. 4
Amlugh
I. J. Moore
Centre Point
George Campbell
Gunco
State Guard
Lethal Attempts and Disasters Across U S Regions
Reports from New York City to New Jersey Ohio and North Carolina recount a boy’s suicide attempts with carbolic acid in New York, a Green Bush hamlet fire in New Jersey, a Rochester hospital inmate killed, lynching at Cloclaanti, Texas mill boss stabbing, and a Jacksonville lumber yard explosion killing three and injuring nine. Also listed are diplomatic nominations, a navy pay system, ship collisions with dozens drowned, a London American supper, and the Vigilant winning the Rear Commodore’s Cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Joseph Palermo
Green Bush
N. J
Many McCrenanx
Rochester
N. Y
Gertrude Elbic- Ker
Barxen
Dallas
Texas
A.W. Nickels
Hia Sov
John W. Nickels
tis—Thectaton
Darmaies
Lumber Association Mille
Jacksonville
N. C
Tuy
Senate
David A. Wells, Jr
Connecticut
Legation
United States
London
Iismes KR
Tre Vigilant
Belfist Gough
Vigilant
New Yonk and Labor Unions Across the World
A garbled survey describes unions and labor conditions in multiple places and sectors. It notes New York City, England, Indiana, Montana, and various towns, mentioning workers’ hours, wages, strikes, and union activity. Names, places, and figures appear in a mosaic of disputed OCR text.
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New Yonk
Loxpoy Polles
Tnow
Francy
Lnborers
Dernort
Mich
Arnacuar
Haga
Iabor Lyceum
Auteonem
Peon
Trezsnn
Br. Lovie
Carpentera
Novarwarna
England
Inna Mt. Carmal
Penn
Cowl
Arnuunna
St. Petersburg
Iuasin
srAbaker
Tinternoveana Tran Smalters
Butte
Montana
Theatoiku
Grnaran PostoMan
Hays
Dittsbury
Society For the Promotion of Engineering
Rathiway Engineers
United States
Meraly
Fim
Brooklyn
Altoxethar
Fountrex
Todanapoltis
Ind
Inuottries
Manny
Ostsbils
Ecarxe VY
Dens
Llailway Union
Rots
Debs Offers Peace to End Chicago Rail Strike
Debs and the American Railway Union propose arbitration and restoration of most workers with exceptions for those convicted of violence, as Chicago fight risks public safety. The General Managers Association rejects negotiations, while Mayor Hopkins warns of continued riots and heavy costs. Army troops enforce martial law as trains collide and violence spreads, with civilians fleeing and officials seeking settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debs
Chicago
Pullman
Deba
American Rallysay Union
Manaygor
Hopkins
American Railway Union
Presient Dabs
Association of
Staitrond Managers
Brinf
Clavaland
Theateleins
Dobsoward
Kolihor
Art. John
General Managers’ Association
Ansner
Howard
Kelleher
Claveland
Inepor
Samuel Gompers
Tabor
Knights of Labor
Cogan
Lot
Fifth Artillery
United States Army
Sacramento
Cal
Sama Campies
Wright
Fatal Explosion at Stockton Mine Kills Dozens of Workers
A dynamite blast at No 8 Stockton mine Harteton Pent kills many workers preparing for a shift. Rescue parties recover bodies shrouded in dust as lights fail. Names of victims include Charles O'Donnell and several others, with identification difficult due to injuries. The blast wrecked the slope area and delayed hoisting of remains for transport to the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton
Harteton
Thuy
Chambent
Paniray
Charles O'Vonnell
Wimpany
Thounsdertukur
Charles O'Donnell
Vietins
Farnlalind Hythamine Forum
Ara
Andrew Rahat
Aleft
Soha Primbons
Axel
John Keohled
Anthony Moscavitr
Johny Kring
Prendergast Hanged for Murder of Chicago Mayor
Patrick Eugene Prendergast was executed by hanging in Chicago for fatally shooting Mayor Carter Harrison on October 28, 1893. The condemned man went calmly to the scaffold, the rope and cap applied, and he died after the drop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Carter WH. Harrison
Tle
Scaffeld
Seaffeld
Bherlif Gilbert
Morell
Ils
Gilvert
Patrick Eugene Prenergast
Carter Harrison
Xorvangan
Prendergast
Inn of Trials
Wag Nano
Market Notes From A Week Of Slower Demand
The market slowed last week due to cooler weather reducing demand. Prices for platform sure plus stood at 1.17 per can of 49 quarts with other figures listed for various dairy products and meats. Receipts included large volumes of milk, cream, and butter related items, with numerous references to Western Factory, Stato Factory, and other industry names, along with assorted fruits, vegetables, and poultry stock across multiple listings.
Utah Nearing Statehood at Midnight Announcement
Utah poised for statehood as Congress and President Cleveland move to admit the territory. The act, signed with a silver penholder by Mr. Rawlins, links territorial status to a constitutional convention, and promises a representative government, religious liberty, and safeguards on lands. Utah's population, resources, and schools shown, with polygamy defused as a historic obstacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Cleveland
Grover Cleveland
Rawlins
Congress
Poole
Congresa
United States
Me. Rawlins
University of Utah
Norwinl
Salt Lake City
Deseret University
Senate Debates Appropriations and Tariff Conference Actions
The Fifty-Third Congress Senate session notes unanimous approval of Mr Daniel's resolution endorsing the Presidents record on the grant strike and passages of amendments to the Diplomatic, Pension, and Sanitary Academy Appropriation bills. River and Harbor bill reported with $3,087,400 extra. Hale seeks Tariff Conference meeting details. River and Harbor bill later passed. House actions include the Agricultural and various appropriation bills and a $1000,14) clause to fix the Magian thistle. Potter seeks Sherman law enforcement. Speaker pro tem chosen amid adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army and
Hale
Aste Dar
Senate
District of Columbia
Potter
Congress
Olney
Richardton
Pennesane
Prolem
Crisp
Vloy
Hau Agromt
Ural
House
Revenue Cutter Service
Bailey
Run Votinal
Judlemuerys
Minneapolis Makes Fastest Seagoing Cruiser Record
The cruiser Minneapolis set a new speed record on a forty-four mile trial run, reaching 23.23 knots on the homeward leg with an overall average of 23.09 knots. Officials including Secretary Herbert observed the performance as the ship exceeded the Columbia and other rivals, while Cramp and Melville celebrated the result with naval officers and crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
United
Blazes Navy
Blinnoapolly
Heraelf
Ter Speod
Columbia
Inigo
Minneapolis
Secretary of the Navy
Vesuch
Cruser
Atlanta
Fortuny
Edwin
Ceamp
Arma
Bielville
Herbert
Coers
Anak
Cramp
Vile
Melvile
Charles St. Cramp
Denton
Vrealdont
Cleveland
Washington
Cannes HH
Syrup of Fig s claimed as pure laxative remedy
The advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a pleasant liquid laxative that cleanses the system, relieves headaches and fevers, and cures constipation without weakening organs. It notes the product is sold by druggists in 50c and $1 bottles and manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co with its name on every package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Debs and allies jailed in Chicago labor clash
A chaotic incident in Chicago sees Debs and key union leaders jailed amid tensions over railroad labor unrest west of the Alleghenies. Court proceedings, bonds offered, and denials of clemency mark the confrontation as federal authorities move to detain the detention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Allinghany Mountains
Juge
Debs
American Railway
Aio
Vace
Genre Wo Howard
Sylvester Keller
Dxevuttwa Consmittee
Jaul
Orbanization
United States
Jules Woolf
Grossenp
Chu Navy Ruiaway Union
Wwe
Roll of Pensions Shows Wide Range of Claims and Costs
The United States pension files show total cases on June 30, 1994 at 027,000 with 227,265 claimants already on rolls. Abandoned or pending claims total 991,297 across various acts and old laws, including 290,779 under June 27 1890 and 162,697 invalids. Geneva cover costs ran about 160,000 dollars for deputy marshals and testing costs across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Inwa
Nwa
Cintina
Willeh
Elaimanta
Funk
Bounty Land
Geneva
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Colorado
JHE
Oregon
James Parker
National Board of Arbitration
McLane
Tampa
Fla
Guba
Corvezaxn
Heatrike
House of Representatives
Jarax
Englahd
Madinion
Taz Fresch Chamber of Deputins
Cavalgnas'e
Taz Britannia
Clyde
Bootland
Lazare Carnot
Toulon
Bastile
France
Carnot
Paris
Barrons
Coro Island
Mosquito
Taz Vigilant
Alabama
Inc
Syracuse
Ostrego
Lovie Larenpetre
Cloclaanti
Onyene
Navy Department
Tumbyr Steamera Nishegorodsety
Pern
Kaviv
Fa Rass
the Labor World
Mleblean
Ung
Joyleqinyss
Bur- Murton
Iown
Walker
Toi, Walker
Burington
Iowa
Ee Cannia
Canada
Westorp
Western
Eeees
Western Inn
Stato
Fuileroay
Prime
Stato Factory
Chow
Cp Eeese
Rani
Lo Prime
Srey
Bate Peni
Freans
Faney
Uggs
Dick Eyes
Marrow
Malium
An von
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Kinney
Lima
Cat
Cate
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Iyeccey
Wateringlong
Cherring
Jenuy
Pat
Henge
Corrynity
Toy
Glover Mizek
Marroy
Taentos
Rasa
Leota
Asparagua
Baske
Rye
Minathy
City Stoun
Druwad
Forty-fifth
Union
Mormon Territory
The
Koma
Ein Steven
Wil Boone Kinch
Crater
Turkey
Bors
Rula
Grand—Razsac
Constantinople
Grand Bazaar
Galaty
Btoffano
Adabazaar
Bosphorus
Djouvall
Prince’s Islands
Prinkipo
Antigons
Monastir
Aalkt
Scythe
Missi
Fea
Marmora
Ottoman Bank
Trusty
Bat
Load Hili
William Trusty
Jatl
Feneral
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Afiver Dotlin
By Inves Pully
Agnual
Roll OF Pensions
Kilmer
Reece
Mighamton
Newy
Cisa
Hay
New
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Ondercal
Iad
Peste Paid Ety
Adulress
HS Falo
Hox Autfalo
NS. XsiaPe Carmerk Caco
Voeniian
Pralko Hale
Eta
Partor Bontancz
Karen Witt Sita
Crrnot
Rudgiel Kipling
Coroxer
Gronard
Gounaup
Gladstone
America
Tur Tofanta Enlalin
Kpala
Worponston
Stevnxiox
Justus Fuller
8. Y.banot
Aras
Sorrento
Maine
Sronerany Lawoxr Hins
White Honss
Phillip H. Sheridan
Ure
M. Casmin-Proza
Frans
Richand Henny Stoppano
Uext
Dr. Holes
Sesaron Gouvox
Pierce
Rene Om
Miva Mies
Sarde
Pieros
Golaea
W.L
Douclas
Cordovan
Enam Suign
Calpreureo
Ec Gossre
Douglas
Brockton
Mass
W. L. Danglas
Teecause
Larcoat
Gary Mice
Thade
Aaa
Manx
Mall
Else
Strie
Kirby At
Franklin At
Malm
West 27Th St
Ensio Joman
Morris
Washington, D
Hiood
Parilla
Hood
James Pyle
Pyle
Perline
New Yorks
JON Fovell Arms CO
Uae
Meres
Lovell Diamond Cycles
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