01 Apr 1886
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1886
Page
1
Irons orders strikers to return while blacklisted workers face renewed pressure. Mob activity at waterways and a fatal halt of a freight train spur fears of further clashes. Disputes ripple across Gould system routes with assemblies signaling selective readmission and warnings of continued strikes amid disciplined city responses.
Distress from Kentucky floods. rivers rise, bridges and mills destroyed, towns evacuated. Across the Southeast and Tennessee Valley, rain lasts 48 hours with record floods. Drowned in Swain County while crossing Tuckaseegee river. Richmond wharves submerged. widespread washouts and property losses reported.
In Aremisen Kan April 1 A mob of about forty to fifty masked strikers attacked a railway shop at 4 a.m. wrecking engines and stationary gear after forcing deputies to surrender. Deputies unarmed, Sheriff Shaw permitted the riot. The group then moved to Omaha Junction to mount a day campaign and issued a taunting challenge to arrest them without a warrant. Citizens met Wednesday night and denounced the outrage.
Judge Watts opened the grand jury session after reading Sharif Rppregnat's dispatch to the governor from East St. Louis Tuesday. The message claimed many workers quit, idle crowds gathered, and lawless acts occurred while disputes with employers awaited settlement. The judge urged prompt action if the dispatch is accurate. Fort Worth, Tex April 1. Striker workplaces reportedly filled as others take jobs.
The debate centers on a bill to force arbitration of labor disputes. O Neill and others argue for government intervention if voluntary arbitration fails, citing economic strain from disrupted industry. Kelley and Foran express conditional support, while Weaver criticizes policy gaps and party division. The discussion notes tensions across Missouri Pacific and rail labor, with hopes that arbitration prevents broader conflict.
In a Wednesday senate session, Wasiiscton Ciiv April L.Logan rebutted Colorado senator’s attacks, asserting he seeks no ulterior aims and honoring his constituency. North Carolina’s Vance then backed civil service reform arguing it limits office eligibility by merit rather than party status.
Senators examined the Robinson pension case, finding irregularities based on letters from ex Governor Foster and Senator Harrison. The commission warned prompt action, noting medical claims and political tension around the case. The day included testimony on postmaster appointments and a broad debate on civil service reform and pension matters.
A fiery preacher denounces gambling debt and hypocrisy in a lengthy address. He urges confessions of sin and personal loyalty to God amid a crowded rink audience, condemning tobacco use and urging financial honesty and repentance. The talk blends religious reflection with social admonition.
Land offered for sale by M Hettinger at German Bank in Frespurt. Details unclear due to damaged OCR but indicates real estate transaction or listing with bank involvement.
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