Indictments in Telegraph Wire Tampering Case
Grand jury charges Martin Irons A Coughlin George M Jackson and S M Nichols with tapping telegraph wires in a Knights of Labor conspiracy case linked to McKeighan Western Union. Warrant issued. Nichols fled town. defendants to appear with bail set. penalties include up to two years imprisonment and fines.
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Grand Jury
Martin Drons
A. ©. Coughlin
The
Knights of Labor
George M. Jackson
S. M. Nichols
McKeighan
Irons
Coughtin
M—Jackson
Ironson
Gould
Hoxie
Brown
Western Union
Portis
Missouri Pueble
Marahall Melonald
Furlong
Jackson
Himself
Nichols
Joxie
New
Bin
Harrigan
Westurn Union
Coughlan
Gould Powderly Conference Notes Stir Labor Dispute
Stenographic notes from the Gould Powderly conference reveal cross purposes before telegrams, with Hoxie offering arbitration and Knights of Labor resisting. McDowell confirms notes are accurate while Gould defends good faith and aims for an amicable settlement. Powderly dismisses thrashing old straw as inaccurate. The dispute shows a less threatening outlook as Missouri Pacific operations resume with trains dispatched and the strike largely over.
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New York
Gould
Hhe
Knights
Missouri Pacific
Ihu
Hoxiy
McDowell
Jaber
Hoxie Declines In Full Southwestern Rail Operation
St Louis April 1 Vice President Hoxie of the Missouri Pacific replies to the Citizens committee stating the Southwestern system is in full operation and capable of freight mail and passenger service. He argues against resuming a council to restore ex-employees and notes railways are solvent and advancing public commerce while opposing blockading interests.
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Gould
St. Louis
Hoxie
Missouri Pacific
Citizens’ Committee
Guys
Liupet
Anwnagurs
Ilndividwis
Vanmaerea
Powderly
ANOTHER STREET RAILWAY STRIKE IN NEW YORK
New York April 17 The bands on the third street car lines struck Friday morning after railway officials refused to displace a dozen union men long employed by the line President Lyon stated the company will not yield under 10 circumstances and he will not meet Knights of Labor representatives as the issue centers on discharging faithful workers rather than wages
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Puls
Suraston
Worlman Powderiy
Chcago
Knight of Labor
Powderly
New York
St. Louls
York
Lyon
Knights of Labor
Bigpity Protective Association
Venlay
Third Avenue Caitroad
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
United States
Gaia
St. Louis
St East St. Louis
Hothing Jikan
Bridge &Tammel Company
Companiis
Fivo
Bridge & Tunnel Company
Us Limited
Joyve
Chicago
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Shore
Michigan Southern
Payne
Washuton City
Ohio
United Press
Ohio Legislative Committee
United States Senate
Cowgill
Columbus
House
Payne Investigating Committee
Sunatu
Tex
Camillo Gonzales
Peter Johnson
Castries
Del
Charlea Atobinson
Jie
Northuampton
Masa
Allen J. Adams
Moses Dickinson
Amherst
Massachusetts
Bostos
Edwant L Daley
Lynn
Knights of Lasher
Knights of Luba Libul
Knallway G Cowmidanlovers
Direatary
Wasnigaton City
Mridgy
Iaolus
Northern Pueble Railway
Yakama Valley
Washington Territory
Proutly Dailey
Utlea
N.Y
Thomas N. White
Hernando
Ming
L. A. Kinne
Toledo
Iowa
Mralurta J. Condurt
New York City
Franklin MuacVough
Chigago
Wha
Edward F Alexander
Augusta
Gia
Marour A. Hanna
Cleveland
Jones W. Savage
Omaha
Net
Wicon Paddle Sutway Company
Chyalond Peat
Waasinuton Ulty
Binelty
Tdncoln
Caryon
Nalthur
Tuy
Hannibal
John Abbott
John Thowud
Frank Bears
Milward
Dutuetive Wurtong
Sevlion Amen
Brown
Labor unrest and strikes ripple across cities
Reports from St Louis to Washington detail threats of citywide rail and streetcar tieups, student walkouts over school hours, and looming labor actions. Rail yards face staffing freezes, while teachers, machinists, tailors, and carpet workers weigh or enact strikes.
Gladstone pushes land bill amid Ireland reform debate
April 17 London report describes Gladstone introducing a new land bill amid Irish reform talks. The scene in the Commons shows broad support and some opposition led by Chamberlain, with details of the plan to empower state purchase of estates, fund through stock, and set terms for tenants and landlords while preserving imperial finance.
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London
Gindatono
Myiday
Lia Ieaser Dogray
House of Commons
Thurday
Gladatone
Gladstone Ross
Wan Groutut
Ireland
England
Aublag
Ant
Disteleta
Iit
Casi
Vladntone
Messra
Chamberlain
Trevelyan
Evcasion
UN Proprietory
Finland
Gladatons
Uxanc
Altogethun Atv
Murned
Reciprocation Debate as Senators Consider Executive Action
The senate debated dispatching donations to executive action while a $5,000,000 appropriation for compensating losses from Sicilian deprivations was discussed. An executive session opened and closed as doors reopened. The House forwarded various measures including Bridawell dock land sale and two new land districts in Alaska. The Dingley resolution called for information on disputed issues. Pension bills passed as the day adjourned.
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Honatertat
WR. Hamilton
North Carolina
John ‘T. Wool
Lonalann
Otul Dinwiddie
Philips
Democrata
Aronte
Camden
Bridawell Dock
Cliengo
Chicago & Groat
Weutboro
Senate
Natkaska
Dingley
Yrivata
Cotuimittes
Amo Po
Tsab
Goustat Torty-ilvo
That Rascal Robinson Faces Bank Default and Scams
Newspaper notes a defaulter, J. J. Robinson, linked to the Wrath National Bank and a Canada health visit. It reports bank closure, a 50,000 dollar loss, and assigns details of related appointments, confirmations, and political notices from Washington and state capitals.
Tragedy and Aftermath Sweep Two Towns in Disaster
Reports from April 17 describe a catastrophic event killing and injuring many in two towns near St. Cloud and Kalamazoo. The death toll rises to at least fifty six with dozens missing. Property losses reach around 10 thousand dollars, aid already pledged, and bodies being recovered as cleanup continues.
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Choun
Minn
Inat
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Wanwa
Arlot Fue Noval Darvices
Kalamazoo
Hoapitat
Allroad Company
Bante Hapide
A. K. Sluehor
Idonthigd
Widconn
Burt
Iizens of
St. Cloud
Ida
Eldaring Kock
Bank Rapida
Mary Trowlant
Rico'w Station
Vriday
Mira Nchilty
Svera
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Canada
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Owlinat Speculation
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Internal Revenue
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Dhive W. Newman
Wluvonth
C.J. Kiwelit
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Volnto Agency
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Muldrew
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Waidlar
Milton Waidlar
Mnuty
Portland
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Mriday
Crain
Stewart
St. Louia
Carcago
Hook Island Railroad
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Emimattsburg
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D.l
St. Joho Hug
Nashvilley
Tana
Bate
Howell E. Jackson
Tennessee
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Columbia
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Whithorne
Washington
di. Viaios
Department of Agriculture
Arriva, N
Ray
William Cleveland
Grover
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Little & Co
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NTC
Emer Burl Ort
Ins & Carta
Tha Ofice
Upritder
Turndah
Danvas Anologe
Frank
Ipriodtt
N.C
Roouig
Chicago Street
P. O
Manker
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H. W. Schroeder
Gilenn Avenue
Stone Church
Hitchen
Ofice
WM. Ascher
Feleport, Illinois
C. H. Chapman & Bro Deattachaine
A. Bhule, Son & Cos
Brawstear House
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