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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1873
Page
1
Duartes Wilson G. C. E. relays a detailed account from the Locomotive Engineers monthly about Division 86’s dispute with railroad officials over Chapin’s discharge. The piece traces blockades, crowd interruptions at Moberly and Kansas City, and varying motives, ending with proposed rule changes to prevent future strikes and protect nonparticipants.
The Motherly Division No 86 of the Brotherhood is suspended for rule violations tied to a disgraceful strike. All members implicated lose fellowship and benefits until charter relief by the Grand International Division Convention. Division 86 must report names of supporters and others employed on the St. Louis Kansas City and North railroad at the strike time.
In Iowa a country reader notes a wedding vow with biblical cadence, quoting the court joining of man and wife and a plea for blessing. The piece emphasizes traditional unions and religious language as the vows are proclaimed.
The statement urges teachers to guide pupils in self governance as a finer art than coercive control, arguing both how to govern and how to encourage self rule are essential skills for educators.
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