19 Jul 1899
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1899
Page
1
In New York and Brooklyn a major street car strike escalated as dynamite exploded under elevated tracks at Fifth Avenue and Thirty-fifth Street. The blasts damaged pillars and walls, delaying Fifth Avenue line trains. Police guarded sites. no injuries reported. Union leaders urged sympathy strikes while mediation was rejected.
Fifty reserves have been marched into the fifty first street police station in New York City. It is reported Chief Devery has telephoned Sergeant Justice to hold the men at the station in anticipation of a strike on the Metropolitan lines.
In New York on July 19 about 22 strikers were arrested on suspicion of complicity in the South Brooklyn dynamite explosion on the elevated road. Acting on Chief Devery’s orders nine detectives seized leaders at Rockaway and Atlantic avenues in Brooklyn. A hearing before Justice Bristow is expected at 9 o’clock.
A mass meeting at Cooper Union in Manhattan showed strong socialistic sentiment as Knights of Labor leaders predicted an inevitable strike against the Metropolitan Street Railway. A Brooklyni delegation sought to unify action with Brooklyn workers while Metropolitan officials faced public confrontations during the gathering.
The Journal and Advertiser reports a planned strike by nine workers on the Madison Morning division of the Metropolitan street railway. General Superintendent Parsons tried to dissuade them as they left claiming it would be a broader action to ally with Brooklyn strikers. Parsons withdrew responsibility, warning he could not stop them. The workers indicated this was the start of a systemwide walkout.
New York July 19. A strike began on the Second Avenue line of the Metropolitan Street Railway. About half the men quit work though leaders did not authorize it. Disturbances reported, several arrests, lines other than Second Avenue still running. Mediation board to arbitrate. Metropolitan president insists no strike and cars run on all lines except Second Avenue. General Master Workman Parsons backs the men to uphold the ten hour law and related grievances.
New York July 1 rapid transit officials report 50 to 90 percent of surface cars in operation overnight with all cars halted at midnight. Fewer cars passed City Hall this morning than yesterday, and repairs completed on the Fifth Avenue elevated structure in Brooklyn after the dynamite explosion.
Two powerful blasts occurred just before 2 AM in South Brooklyn at Fifth Avenue and Thirty-fifth Street. Investigators found evidence suggesting dynamite or a similar explosive caused the explosions though details remain unclear.
An explosive placed at the base of Fifth Avenue elevated road pillars on opposite sides of the street caused near simultaneous blasts that shattered windows in nearby homes. Police were alerted from the Thirty-sixth Street power house and a hundred officers responded to the isolated scene near the water works pumping station and Green Wood cemetery.
Chief Devery directed reserves to Manhattan police stations at 2 30 this morning. He does not expect a strike on the Metropolitan but readies for any contingency. Chief Arthur of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers arrives to look after elevated engineers interests in Brooklyn and Manhattan.
Washington dispatch reports Secretary of War Alger has tendered his resignation to take effect at the pleasure of the president. No reason is given, and the timing is left to the president’s discretion. The move ends Alger’s tenure after years of service.
A Washington special reports it is likely Professor Giuseppe Baranelli of Montevideo, Uruguay, discovered the germ of yellow fever. Dr. Geddings’s forthcoming Marine Service report, based on New Orleans and Havana work, supports near success yet notes Baranelli’s claims remain debated. Surgeon General Wyman reports ongoing caution as commissions test serum potency and verify findings.
A Washington dispatch reports ALOr Nelson of Minnesota urging the president to replace Major General Otis with General Miles in the Philippines. Nelson argues Miles would bring strong leadership and success, noting the public desire for more aggressive action and sufficient forces to hold captured villages or strongholds.
Democrats of national importance began to arrive in Chicago for a meeting of the national committee. Early arrivals say tomorrow's session will decide actions for next year’s campaign. Interest focuses on tomorrow night’s Auditorian controversy and Mayor Harrison and Gahan’s stance. Bryn’s decision on the matter is awaited.
The Bully Will copper mining property at Comper Chry in Reddings, California, was sold to Captain J. Delamar by James and Jennie Sailer. Deeds used for record. Nominal price listed as $10, but $200 worth of revenue stamps on the instrument indicate actual sale may be $200,000. The property includes four claims. A telephone line to Copper City recently completed and a daily stage line established.
Chicago dispatch reports Swift Bear's band raided cattle, killed a horse, and stole stock near Chadron Nebraska. A posse pursued the dozen or more raiders with twenty five cowboys, a courier named Riley escaped for aid as gunfire echoed from cliffs and rocks.
July 19 at Cowes saw the Shamrock and Britannia racing in ideal weather with large crowds ashore and afloat. The Shamrock led by a head at the start as the wind faded and then revived, allowing Shamrock to extend its advantage despite a late stumble in the channel and a brief halt for a medical incident.
Executors of the Augustin Daly estate decide to sell Daly's Theater in New York with stage furniture scenery and contracts. Asking price is 450000. It is reported that Charles Frohman will be the purchaser. Ada Kehan will receive the proceeds of the sale.
Telegraphic briefs from Washington and other cities note San Salvador in distress as a result of upheaval. Cleveland sea laborers strike at Erie docks. vessels await unloading. Chicago breweries settle wage dispute with minor pay raise and shorter day. unrest reported in Cleveland with irregular strike activity. Fire and explosion incidents touch Murray Hill and a fire on Congress Street near Union Hotel. Mount Etna eruption and earthquakes disturb Rome. Emperor Wilhelm’s visit to Howard Gould aboard Niagara ends with waving cap and hoisting of flags.
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