Ratchford calls for union action to aid miners
M D Ratchford president United Mine Workers cables Gompers urging a Wheeling meeting of all national labor leaders on July 27 to rally organized labor for the West Virginia mining crisis. He says 150000 miners and families across five states face “slavery” and urges unity despite inter union differences. Arthur declines attendance citing organizational rules. Arbitration progress prompts Pittsburg meeting call. Canonsburg miners stay encamped awaiting injunction hearing.
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M. D. Ratchford
United Mine Workers of America
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Washington
West Virginia
Wheeling
Arthur
Ratchford
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Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Chie Arthur
Brotherhood
Pittsburg
Arbitration Commission
W. P. de Armitt
New York and Cleveland Gas Coal Company
J. B. Zerbe
Ohio and Pennsylvania Coal Company
FB. Young
M. A. Hanna & Co
George Schlendeberg
B. L. Robbins Co
W. P. Read
Chicago
Canonsburg
Allison
Boone
Certainty lifts trade uncertainty and crops rise
The New York weekly review notes reduced tariff doubt boosts confidence among interests both for and against change. Strong stock gains especially in granger list reflect expectations of large crops and export demand. A sharp wheat rise, aided by foreign demand and gold inflows, contrasts with coal miner strikes slowing some mills. Fire at the Orson Fox farm near Kenosha destroys a barn with 2,500 loss, trapping hay oats barley and best livestock. believed to be arson. barn insured but contents not.
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New York
R. G Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
Granger
Alaska
United States
Canada
Kenosha
Wis
Orson Fox
Here
Spring Valley merchants mobilize aid for needy crowd
Local business men convened at the town hall to raise funds and buy a carload of flour for the hungry. Supervisor Nelson, also mayor, said county aid is capped at 8000 dollars for the year. Knights of Labor groups helped, corn from Putnam county was to be ground into meal, and the Methodist Protestant church served a free dinner to about 600 people.
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Tls
Busines
Nelson
Board of Supervisors
Knights of Labor
Putnam County
Methodist Protestant Church
Negaunee Mine Union Branch May Soon Action
A well informed Mine Workers' union member in Negaunee Michigan said the local branch may soon take action. The statement hints at pending union steps but provides no specifics on date or plan.
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Negaunee, Mich
Mine Workers’ Union
Union Members Face Pay Delays and Possible Strike
Minors join a convention at Pittsburg Kansas to discuss supporting eastern workers in a possible strike. Officers warn of wage arrears and expect a net meeting to decide whether the union shall disband. Delegates are believed to oppose striking unless radical changes occur before then.
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Pletem
Kidk
Kansas City
Kansas
Pittsburg
Kat
Coal Famine Hits Springfield and Mines Close
July 24 reports a coal shortage threatening Springfield with stores running low within weeks and mills like Riverton Paper mill shut due to fuel. Railroads halt coal shipments from other points. In Indiana Shelburn reports Alum Cave miners forming a union of 85 miners, signaling full suspension in Sullivan county if no change occurs.
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Tila Springfield
Ills
Riverton
Indiana
Shelburn
Ind
Sullivan County
Chicago and league scores July 24 recap
Chicago hosts a high scoring game with New York defeating Chicago 38 to 14. Other league results include Boston over Louisville 6 to 4, Philadelphia 6 Cleveland 4, and Pittsburgh 7 Baltimore 8. Western and associated leagues report Minneapolis over Indianapolis 3 to 2, Cedar Rapids routing Burlington 9 to 2, Peoria edging St Joseph 4 to 1, Rockford over Des Moines 7 to 6, and Dubuque over Quincy 8 to 1. In Illinois a Logan parade interview with Governor Tanner addressed the kissing incident, with the governor calling it a sight matter and expressing satisfaction with the demonstration.
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Loursville
Cleveland
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New York
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Pitsburg
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Indianapolis
Western Association
Cedar Rapids
Burlington
Peoria
St. Joseph
Rockford
Des Moines
Dubuque
Quinecy
Springfield
Els
Tanner
Farmer Kelley survives after fall from wheat load
Niles Michigan July 24 Two weeks ago Patrick Kelley a farmer near Marcellus fell from a load of wheat dislocating his neck He was expected to die but is still alive and steadily improving though below the hips he is totally paralyzed
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Niles, Mich
Patrick Kelley
Marcellus
Kelley
Michigan Railways May Earnings Show Decline
Michigan railroad earnings for May totaled 2 107 180 dollars, down from 2 487 428 the previous May. For June this year earnings were 10 086 424, versus 11 299 700 last year, a 10.6 percent drop. John I Page chosen Democratic nominee for Jefferson County Circuit Clerk over incumbent Col John Cain. Ex Senator Doolittle of Wisconsin resting quietly at Edgewood home, very weak after a restless night. Copenhagen dispatch doubts report of a carrier pigeon captured near Tromsoe island bearing North pole pass 16.
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Lansing
Mich
Michigan Railroad
Louisville
John I. Page
Jefferson County
City and County Committee
John 8. Cain
Providence
Burge
Edgewood
Doolittle
Wisconsin
Andree
London
Copenhagen
Vici
Tromsee Island
Norway
North Pole
Cure for locomotor ataxia claims by Scottish skipper
The Detroit Brieving News recounts Yanna Crocket, an 1822 born Scottish immigrant and Detroit navigator, detailing a bout with locomotor ataxia and a claimed recovery after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. Crocket asserts long career at sea ending with a miraculous improvement, urging others with the ailment to seek the remedy.
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Prom
Detroit
Mich
Yanna Crocket
Montcalm Street
Scotland
Ian
Big Lakes
Duluth
Atlantic Ocean
Detroit and Cleveland Navigation Co
Cleveland
Council of Doctors
Dr. Williams
Pink Pills Restored Dublnerg Man’s Appetite and Strength
George Marshall Jr of Cleveland recalls inflammatory rheumatism and severe weakness after illness. Three boxes of Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People rebuilt his appetite, energy, and digestion, enabling a rapid recovery. The pills cost 50 cents a box or six for $2.10, available from druggists or Dr Williams Medicine Company.
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George Marshall, Jr
Norwich Street
Cleveland
Oho
Toledo
Marshall
Jess
Dr. Wiliams
Dr. Williams
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