Strikes and threats rock Carnegie mills amid unrest
Reports from Homestead and surrounding towns describe new threats against Alderman McMaster and H C Frick, undercover talk of strikes at Carnegie mills, non union workers bolstering ranks, and a late night advisory board meeting signaling potential mass walkouts. Police militia and deputies intervene as crowds clash outside mills.
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Pirissure
Aaronstamm
Berkman
Pittsburg
H. C. Frick
United Press
Roger O'Mara
New York
O'Mara
Pittsburg Department of Public Safety
Aarorstamm
H.C. Frick
Carnegie Steel
Ompany
Mr. Frick
East End
Lovejoy
Carnegie Steel Company
Carnegie
Frick
Lawrenceville
Homestrap
Advisory Board
Tom Crawford
Potter
Homestead
Clash Between Militia and Crowd Near Homestead Narrowly Averts
In Homestead Pennsylvania a 3000 strong mob of workers and families formed to attack four nonunion witnesses and a constable escort. Prompt action by the provost marshal Major Crawford and local police prevented violence. The mob shouted threats but did not engage, and the four men were protected as they were moved to custody.
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Eteponc
Alderman McMaster
New York City
Adaerman McMastters
Pitlaburg
Joseph Webber
Jalderman
Sitorney
New York
Homestead
Sherman McMasters
Pittsburg
John
Nts
Reams i
Bom
Reams
Conners and Cos
Lovejoy
Duquesne
Crawford
Amsl Advisory Committee
Potter
Logewy
Caregis Company
Gompers
Carnegie Steel and Iron
Wejoy
Carnegie Company
Amalgamated Association
Gray
Geesner
Homesteadd
Gingher
Frank Tracey
Tracey
Eighth Avenue
Gladstone Receives Warm Royal Reception at Osborne
London dispatch reports Queen Victoria cordial toward Liberal leader Mr. Gladstone despite policy differences. The two spoke privately for half an hour at Osborne, with crowds cheering him at Cowes and Southampton as he travels toward formation of the new ministry.
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London
Mr. Gladstone
Osborne
Queen Victoria
Lord Salisbury
Sir Hardie
Cowes
Royal Household
Southampton
Sr. Gladstone
Gladstone
Basingstocke
Staunton
Squires
Waterloo Station
Her Majesty
Murders at Desk and Multiple Violent Incidents Across Several Cities
A string of violent events includes William Cuddy killed by Henry Blackman at a writing desk in Jackson Michigan, and additional murders in Arranza Georgia and Alabama. The report also covers a large-scale switchmen strike in Burrazo New York with widespread railroad arson, clashes, and militia mobilization, plus a fatal cut during a political quarrel in Ax. The dispatch notes extensive unrest, injuries, and ongoing efforts to restore order.
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Jackson, Mich
William Cuddy
Henry Blackman
Cuddy
Blackman
Pontiac
Arranza
Mattie Looney
Cobb County
Marietta
Will Ellis
Anywxistoy
Ala
Tom Haines
Joe Haines
Tom
Knights Conclave Activities Enduring Denver to Boston Race
Reports from Denver describe Knights Templars departing in large numbers after the conclave. Boston leads the bid to host the 1895 gathering as officials plan officer elections and finalize the next location amid celebratory events in Denver. A wreck near Clinton, Iowa injures several on a Chicago and Northwestern train returning from the Conclave.
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Curcaco
Denver
Clinton
Iowa
Chicago and Northwestern
Spooner Favored as Republican Governor Nominee
Ex-Senator Spooner will likely be the Republican governor candidate after a conference in Mitwav er Wis with leaders ready to urge his nomination by acclamation. Delegates arrived for the state convention. possible running mate candidates included John C. Koch Kempf and B. B. Treat with Martin Patterson also mentioned.
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Mitwav
Wis
Spooner
Rusk
Washington
Wisconsin
Viroqua
Milwaukee
John C. Koch
Kempf
B. B. Treat
Monroe
Martin Patterson
Superior
Solemn Catholic Ordeal of White and Black Veils
Thursday morning the ordination in the Catholic church featured white veil presentations for postulants and the ceremony of black veil vows for novices. Rev Father Slachter preached the ordination sermon as bells from multiple churches rang in unity.
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Sacred Order
St. Joseph
Father Slachter
St. Paul's
St. Mary's
St. Peter's
Helena Ormeby
Avetia
Christina Winking
Encheria
Rosa Thalhner
Hyndrata
Marie Lorenz
Plazida
Anna Homment
Mary Albina
Catherine Batea
Wilhelmina
Maria Freel
Suzie
Margaretta Etzig
Devote
Theresa Holzner
Donata
Anna Bier
Theodosia
Rosalia Klaker
Raimund
Cordula
Lucretia
Silveria
Attola
Raphael
Protasia
Gorgonia
Eutrophia
Josepha
Dyonesia
Heribert
Ludivoria
Paula
Burglary attempt in Fort Wayne ends with loud alarm
James M. Kagy of Lieth street reported two masked burglars raided his Fort Wayne home Wednesday night. They demanded money at gunpoint but fled after a waking shout. No description of the robbers could be made due to the darkness.
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James M. Kagy
Lieth Street
Mr. Kagy
H. C. Rockhill
Fort Wayne
Seth Klinkenberger
Hanna Street
Frank Kelster
Seth
John W. Suelzer
Klinkenberger
Kelster
East Wayne Street
Gen Hitzman
World Fair directors weigh 5 million souvenir coins
The Chicago World Fair board meets this afternoon to decide the disposition of 5,000,000 souvenir half dollars. Treasurer Seeberger reports new premium offers, with the largest bid at 27,500,000 for the lot, valued in currency at 2,500,000, from the Horton company.
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Chicago
Seeberger
Horton Company
Republicans of Washington renominate slate for state offices
The Republican state convention renominated L. Wilson of Spokane for Congress and nominated W. H. Dolittle of Tacoma for governor. John H. McGraw of Seattle for lieutenant governor, F. H. Luse of Davenport for secretary of state, James H. Price of Tacoma for attorney general, W. C. Jones of Spokane for treasurer, with VU. A. listed among delegates.
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Onywrnta
Wash
Judge Gresham declines campaign speeches in Thompson visit
In Thompson Connecticut Judge W Q Gresham says he will deliver no speeches during the campaign. He denies any Indianapolis stump plan and distance himself from the People’s Party claims. He favors voting by conviction and plans to return to Chicago soon. In Rieuvinne Illinois Peter Fox is shot by Stan Roosa over billing disputes and dies despite quick aid. Roosa surrenders and is jailed with a guard.
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St. Louis
National People's Party
Judge Gresham
Indianapolis
Taubeneck
State Committee of
Indiana
Thompson, Conn
W. Q. Gresham
J. W. Doane
Gresham
People's Party
George C. Stoll
State Central Committee of
Boston
Stoll
Indianapolis Dispatch
Republican
Chicago
Rieuvinne
Peter Fox
Stan Roosa
Roosa
Fox
Greer
President Harrison Plans Stay at Loon Lake
Aug 12 report indicates President Harrison will remain at Loon Lake until about September 1. Civil engineer F M Randall, recently ill, shows marked improvement and expects to be out again soon.
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Harrison
Loon Lake
Loos Lake
F. M. Randall
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