Knights of Labor Chief Powderly to Jay Gould
Genial Master Workman Powderly broadcasts a long open letter from Scranton dated April 11 1886 urging Jay Gould Missouri Pacific to end the Southwest strike through arbitration and law, threatening court action and public exposure while defending labor against monopolies.
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Workman
Powderly
Scranton
Jay Gould
Missouri Pacific Railway
New York
Knights of Labor
Hoxie
Arbitration Board
Missouri Pacific Company
Mr. Hopkins
Von
Union Pacific
McDowell
Missouri Pacific Railroad Company
Order of the Knights of Labor
United States
V. Powderly
Seeramaneet
U. V. Powderlyy
W. C. McDowell
Knights of Labour
Roxbury
Delaware County
Missouri Pacific
Hopkins
T. W. Powderly
Conference note on Mr William O McDowell
New York April 14 report states T V Powderly G M W K of L Prax Sim at 12 o clock to say he received from Mr William O McDowell whom you brought to our conference a lot-
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New Yorks
T. V. Powderly, Esq
K. of L
Prax Sim
William O. McDowell
Powderly Defends Direct Talks with Gould in Labor Fight
Scranton dispatch reports Grand Master Powderly responding to a Gould interview. Powderly says he warned against third party mediation and will deal directly with Gould if needed. He denies any deception by the labor executive committee and frames the struggle as opposition to Gould’s system of oppression.
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Gould
Mr. Gould
Assembly condemns Gould over East St. Louis deaths
At a local Trades Assembly meeting resolutions condemn Jay Gould and his hirelings for the East St. Louis disaster. They call the assault cowardly and murderous, urge swift punishment, and pledge financial aid to striking workers.
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Youngstown
Jay Gould
East St. Louis
Gould
New York Society Promotes Marriage With $500 Weddings
A New York society of bachelors forms to encourage marriage by giving each member $500 on his wedding day, providing a financial incentive for nuptials.
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New York
Snuff Dumped In Dublin Bay Over Duty Payment
Twenty four tons of snuff were dumped into Dublin Bay as punishment for non payment of duty. The incident highlights enforcement measures affecting tobacco imports and a dispute over tax obligations. Local authorities cited the act as a deterrent to evasion amid ongoing trade controls.
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Dublin Bay
Hugged by a Bear: Tale From a Lumber Camp
A Detroit Free Press tale recalls a teamster who, while feeding oxen near Georgian Bay, was hugged by a bear. He survived unbitten, but his body was crushed, leaving him shapeless and with a reduced appetite for months. The bear vanished after the embrace.
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Georgian Bay
Detroit Free Press
Stomach Bitters Best for Digestive Comfort and Health
Dyspeptic stomachs produce impure gases after meals causing distention and distress. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters relieve cramps colicky pains and heartburn while restoring tone. carbonates and effervescent preparations are inferior and dilute stomach juices. Regular use helps regulate bowels and liver, guards against malaria, eases rheumatism and neuralgia, and boosts constitutional vigor.
The Right to Privacy and Social Tone Reflections
A compilation of excerpts on privacy in conversation from the Philadelphia Public Ledger and related notes, contrasting impertinent questions with the virtue of discretion. Includes a quip about wisdom with speed and a health column on catarrh remedies, vegetarian dinners in London, and a quirky line about a nickel-plated watch-a-dog with a new collar.
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London
Edenie
Valentine quip hints at a bygone exchange
In a witty exchange from the Chicago Rambler a man teases Miss Coldcash about valentines, noting a dainty card he believes she sent him last year. She affirms with a sweet reply, hinting at a playful backstory between the characters.
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Mr. le Jones
Miss Coldcash
Chicago
Why the American People Have So Much Sand
Ebenezer Jones says the public has so much sand because they eat sugar. The Pittsburgh Chronicle notes a Yankee asking if the law banning deadly weapons covers doctors who carry pills. A curious public dispute over everyday substances and legal scope.
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Ebenezer Jones
Zebedee Smith
Pittsburgh Chronicle
Grand Union Hotel Promises Better Living Near Grand Central
Travel notice advises saving baggage and carriage hire when visiting or leaving New York City and stopping at the Grand Union Hotel opposite Grand Central Depot. It touts lower daily costs, modern elevators, horse cars stages and elevated railroad access to all depots, claiming families can live better for less money at this first class hotel.
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New York City
Grand Union Hotel
Grand Central Depot
Eurolan
Chicaco
Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Lyi
Pacific
Eas Postheee
Rock Island Ts
St. Paul
Minnesota
Watertown
Dakota
Rock Island
Chicago
Missouri River
Tetsu Kansas
TLINE
Seneca
Kankakee
Newport News
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Lafayette
Council Bluffs
Kansas
U. States
Canada
R. R. Cable
A Fair Trial for Athlophoros in Terre Haute
A Terre Haute resident Mr. R. Forster testifies to relief from years of neuralgia after using Athlophoros. He recounts a Chicago contact who urged the remedy and reports immediate pain relief, plus continued improvement after two bottles. Other Terre Haute residents cured include Mrs. Armstrong and her daughter, with further endorsements from Casey Illinois and New York.
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Terre Haute
R. Forster
Main Street
Forster
Mallette
Chicago
Elgin
Ill
Athlophoros
Athlophoros Co
Wall Street
New York
Crowded Patent Remedies Lapse Into Crooked Claims
An 19th century column mocks fake cures and touts Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Bigelow's Powerful Cure as dubious treatments. It cites family experiences with consumptives and chronic catarrh, endorsing Ely's Cream Balm and Rough on Itch for various ailments while warning of broad fraud in medical remedies.
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Dr. Pierce
Rough on Catarrh cleanses foul odors and cures chronic cases
An old advertisement touts Rough on Catarrh as an instant remedy for offensive odors and chronic ailments including sore throat and diphtheria risks. It promises immediate relief and a cure for piles, urging readers to ask for this preparation at druggists or stores.
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Leslie
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Asa Thompson
Logan
Ohio
Warner
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Ely Bros
Owego
N. Y
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Richmond
Ind
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Louisville, Ky
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New Orleans
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J. A. Wood
N. High Street
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Prickly Ash Bitters CO
GT. Louis
Kansas City
Valentine Bros
Janesville
Wis
Pakota
Board of Trade
Yankton
RS & A. P. Lancer
Washington, D. C
H. G. Teed & Co
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J.C. French
Harlan, Iowa
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Ward & CO
Louisiana, Mo
den Shirt Factory
North Sth Street
Philadelphia
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Binghamton
Binghamton, N
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Fonta
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Fouts
David EB. Fout
Baltimore, MD
Dover
N. N
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North Craftsbury
J. W. Cockrell
Alexandria
Julia Bernardin
Compton
J. C. Ayer & Co
Lowell
Mass
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Gen Tower
Simmons St
Stillwater
Naterville
Albert Lea
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Toledo
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B. G. Root
Pearl St
Hall’s
Lam
Swinny
Endrane
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Ciaginauti,o
China
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Russia Cement Co
Gloucester
Masa
L. Wurtz
Kintner, Mich
C. B. Lanturr
Kirkwood
DIA
Rozertsoy
Brandywine, Md
Kone Hatos
O. L. Roren
Abilene
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Newark, N.Y
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