Cripple Creek Mine Strike Turmoil Escalates at Victor
Reports from Cheyenne Creek to Victor describe a violent clash as strikers seized an engine and cars, sparking a battle with deputies at Wilbur. One miner, two deputies killed, several wounded. Denver depu ties remain at Wilbur awaiting reinforcements.
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Cheele Creek
Victor
Wilbur
Florence and Cripple Creek
Denver
Win
Rabideau
George Crowley
Colorado Springs
Samuel McDonald
Charles Robinson
Jack Vaughan
Bull Hill
Parale
Strikers Shot Down in Pennsylvania Mine Conflict
In Uniontown Pennsylvania on May 96 a clash at Washington Coal and Coke pits in Stickle Hollow left four strikers dead and many wounded. Thomas Keenan of Wood Run was the sole American killed. other fatalities were Slavs. Deputies claim they faced an armed mob and acted in self defense. strikers report unprovoked fire.
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Uniontown
Washington Coal and Coke Company
Stickle Hollow
Fourth Pool
Monongahela River
Thomas Keenan
Wood Run
Miners Recapture Coal Trains After Blockade
In Wenona Illinois on May 30 strikers numbering about 150 halted and took possession of three coal trains, sidetracking them after releasing them earlier from a blockade. Sheriff Lenze of Mataroma with deputies tried peaceful talks, but the strikers refused. The sheriff then sent for Winchesters and revolvers, sought state officers and asked Governor Altgeld for troops.
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Denver
Cripple Creek
Hobart
William Howells
Colorado
United Mine Workers
Columbus
Howells
Wyoming
New Mexico
Wenona
Ills
Minoak
Lenze
Matamora
Toluga
Altgeld
Waite recalls troop orders at Cripple Creek
Governor Waite recalled his order for troops to Cripple Creek at 5 o clock Sunday morning after spending the night weighing the situation and its various phases.
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Waite
Denver
Cripple Creek
The Virgin Lily and Passion Flowers Poem
A poetic sequence by Adelaide Procter cherishes lilies ivy heliotrope and passion flowers as symbols of piety and devotion. The speaker pleads for grace patience and steadfast love while honoring Mary and the infant Jesus through nature’s delicate blooms.
A Childs Selfless Gift at a Wealthy Church Day
A quiet Children's Day scene unfolds as a ragged girl takes flowers from a white dressed procession, giving her basket to a peer and sparking a motherly message that flowers offered to God still bless the giver. The piece reflects on floral decorations and Dickensian sympathy for children in June observances.
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Darling
Charles Dickens
Bryant
F. W. Faber
Longfellow
Mrs. Browning
Phoebe Cary
Basket of Faded Flowers Brings Comfort to Mourning Mother
A grieving woman visits a home with a crushed basket of faded flowers and a gold lettered ribbon reading An offering to God. She explains the basket once belonged to a child named Katy and offers the ribbon to the mother, saying it helps her cope with loss and aims to keep things tidier. ANNIE ISABEL WILLIS.
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Katy
Childern
Annie Isabel. Willis
Baseball Game Seen Amid Compromise in Washington State
A brief notice notes a man leaving business early may miss wealth and fame while his wife scolds and meals grow cold, yet he remains distracted by watching the baseball game in Washington State.
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Washington Stat
Tailor Questions Dress Suit Wedding Plans
Dialogue reveals miscommunication about wedding attire with Tailor asking who to bill. Castleton confirms plans and the Clothier and Furnisher are named for charges.
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Castleton
Dinner invitation echoes in old local chatter
Complimentary, Mrs. Newcome invites young Mrs. Smith to dinner. the exchange hints at social routines as Mrs. Smith wonders aloud about going home to prepare eels.
Notice of Private Sale of William P Nelson Estate Lands
In pursuance of a Beaverhead district court order dated May 12 1804 the administrator of William P Nelsons estate will sell Jumat privately to the highest cash bidder on or after June 2 in Beaverhead County Montana. The sale covers placer mining claims listed with their volumes and pages plus related ditches and water rights. Deed at purchaser expense Jorgen Jorgenson Administrator.
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District Court
Fifth Judicial District
Montana
Beaverhead
William P. Nelson
United States of America
Pioneer
Theo Jackson
Ovation
Aid County
Raid
Trail Creek
Annual stockholders meeting of Lima Improvement Co
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Lima Improvement Company in Lima Montana will be held Saturday June 20 at 1 p.m. at the company office to elect officers for the next year and transact other business. Secretary W B Dean. Lima Montana May 10 1494.
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Lima Improvement Company
Lima
Montana
W. BR. Dean
Lost leather pocket book with bank cover reward offered
A leather pocket book bearing Utah Commercial and Savings Bank on the cover was lost between the depot and Metropolitan restaurant. A twenty five dollar reward is offered for its return with contents. Submit to J Moon at 21 21.
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Utah Commercial and Savings Bank
Depot
Metropolitan
J. Moon
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Adelaide Procter
Henry
Ayer
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Thos. F. Oaes
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W. M. Tuchy
E. Broadway
Charles S. Fer
General Pass
Paul, Minn
Union Meat Market
DR. Liebig & CO
Liebig World
BAN Francis
Kansas City
Main Street
Jorgen Jorgenson
Wiliam P. Nelson
Frank Leslie
Liberal Commission
Stanley-Brad Nee CO
N. Y
Ben Pidgeon
Blaine, Mont
Silverbow Counties
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Candian
Jas. C. Pond
Gen's Pass. Agt
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Clatms
Dillon Bakery
Center Street
Montana Mercantile Co
Jane
Lam Lock
Seapine
W.P. Harrison & Co
Colindus
Olling
G. H. Padley
Reinhardt
East Broadway
DR. Liebic & CO
Butte City
P. O. Box
Nasholds
E. Nasholds
Salmon City
Idaho
Addre
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Wasernotor
D.O
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