Tie-Up of Telegraph Cripples Western Union Network
Telegraph operators strike in Chicago spreads to major cities tying up Western Union services. Kansas City Helena and Salt Lake City join as others walk out seeking to force workers on Chicago wire. Some unions resist sanction while Omaha asks for guidance from President Small. New Orleans suspends an operator for refusing the Chicago wire.
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Chicago
Western Vato Company
Tsh
Western Union
Kansas City
Iméi
Atelena
Mont
Kiteais City
Helena
Salt Lake City
Denver
Cate- Tadeo
Omaha
Small
San Francisco
New Orleans
Western Union Ontice
Telegraph workers strike threatens Chicago service
With Western Union and Postal Telegraph workers allying in a city union, a large walkout would cripple Chicago telegraph operations. Operators demand 24 percent wage raises, an eight hour day, and restoration of “worker representation” while aiming to pressure a full citywide shutdown.
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Western Union
Postal Telegraph Company
Chicago
Lelong
Tresides
Mastal Wien
Trowns
Western Union and Postal firms prep to battle operators strike
Western Union declares plan to fight a looming strike by its New York and other city operators, saying it won in 1888. The Postal Service signals a firm stance as 175 Chicago workers and 50 New Orleans staff already quit, with more expected.
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New York
Western Union Telegraph Company
New York City
Western Union
Charles C. Adams
Postal Company
Broadway
Chicago
New Orleans
Telegraph Strike Sparks Management Statement In LA and Chicago
Colonel Clowry, head of Western Union, released a statement on the Los Angeles and Chicago strike. He says investigations found no proof of deliberate delay by a specific operator and accuses the union of enforcing a shop rule to seize control of the company.
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New York
Clowry
Wie Western Utdea ‘Telegraph Company
Los Angeles
Chicago
Trafic
Taco
Gampaty
Suelo
Ons Tusheont
Cne Pony
United States
Oakland
Cal
Ams
Samuel J. Smnail
Conmmerein Telegeiphers
Mars
Nichols
San Francisco
Dijaster
Claney
Mes
Njvlots
DoTaen
Poren
Writ of Error Granted in Indiana Case Over Judgment
The Indiana Supreme Court granted a writ of error allowing the defense to appeal the judgment against Twig Ko Milns, who faced a 2240400-cent fine. Lawyers Rosendale and Starr sought supersedeas to halt execution during review, but were blocked. they plan to wait sixty days for further action. A separate Paris report notes the dirigible La Patrie’s flight to Rambouillet and back, detailing timing and voyage notes.
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Rosenthal
Starr
Chamberlain's Salve Proves Best for Eczema Relief
A reader shares that after trying doctor remedies for eczema, Chamberlain's Salve provided superior relief. The note mentions Houseworth Bros and a city representative, Mrs. G A Humiston, for Sovirella waist and corset sales, plus lawn mowers advertised at Turnock's for $2.88.
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Chamberlain
Sala Bs
Houseworth Bros
G. A. Humiston
West
Beardsley Avenue
Bell
Crystal vaudeville bill promises varied acts for locals
Friday's Crystal program features Little Jack with a rude monologue and songs, Gracie May as a promising title actress, and a Bucklen season opening planned for August 28 with Velvel Barrison and Joseph Howard. Fred Foster's rising star status hints at future company engagement. Crystal Bell and Milmar Bros provide eye catching acts while Knight Seaton and Kinodrome close a lively program.
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the Crystal
Little Jack
Gracie May
Mavel Barrison
Joseph Howard
Howard
Miss Barrison
Crystal Bell
Milmar Bros
Perdie Gardner
Robins
Wil
Knight & Seaton
Panhandle
Pete
Fayer
Knight
Miss Seaton
Confusing Roles of Clerks and Sextons in Village Churches
A London Strand anecdote recounts a visitor being guided through a village church and hearing the guide recount his shifting occupation. The guide is called clerk, virgin, Christian, then clerk again, a playful mishearing of verger and sacristan.
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London Strand
Ready Wit Story as Clay Wins Re‑election Rally
A Kentucky mass meeting tale shows Henry Clay testing a hunter supporter with his rifle. The hunter admits one miss fire but pledges loyalty, and Clay wins another term. The anecdote illustrates political testing and resilience in campaigning.
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Clay
Ilenry Clay
Kentucky
Harry
Scores on the Diamonds Chicago Aug 70
Baseball scores from leagues across cities include St Louis 4 Boston 0 and St Louis 5 New York 2 in the American League Boston 6 Philadelphia 2 Chicago 1 and other results across the Association and Western circuits.
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Chicago
Lalisores
St. Louis
Boston
St. Louie
New York
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
American
Thildelphia
Washington
Kansas City
Toledo
Louisville
Min-neapolis
Tachannapolis
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Columbus
Milwauker
Colombbus
Western
Lincolnn-Omaha
Lincoln
Sioux City
Les Moines
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Elkharton
Fred J. Foster
Frances Swartz
The
Crystal
Mr. Poster
Tun Moyles
Miss Swart
Foster
Mrs. Swarta
Crystal Theatre
Joseph E. Howard
Bucklen Theatre
Mabel Barrison
the Bucklen
Psmvik2
Bill
DRS
Burke
Lemon Tree Dispensing Opticians
Michigan St
South Bend
Ind
G. W. Thornton Sons, Undertakers
Main St
Elkhart
Harry Askin
Rexall
Houseworth Bros. Prescription Druggists
Keith
Preston B
Keith Shoe Co., Makers
Brockton, Manay
D. F. Kiefer
South Main Street
Marion
Soldier’s Home
Bijou Theatre
Cartet
Main Street
J. BH. Ammons General Manger
Geo. W. Lawrie
Pal Maniger
Weel
Knight and Seaton
Floto Circus
Gertie
the Kinodrome
Walter Joseph
Benton Harton
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