03 May 1886
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1886
Page
1
Reports from Chicago describe heavy police readiness as freight handlers demand eight hours for ten, warn of dynamite, and import workers from Iowa and Wisconsin. Armour & Co. capitulates at stockyards affecting 41,000 workers while other trades halt or limit hours amid a broad eight hour movement across cities like Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee and New York with varied employer responses.
Reports show growing labor action with unions across trades moving toward eight hour days. Evidence cites lumber, furniture, bakery, clothing, and packing trades adopting eight hours with pay gains or protections, while freight traffic warnings threaten broader economic disruption.
Report from Baltimore notes no single labor union stance on eight hour aims. Trades push for eight hours, some accept nine, while butchers, brewers favor ten. Carpenters and joiners seek eight, can-makers ask for straight hour, shops locked out, Knabe firms await New York action.
In Washington City on May 8, labor groups representing carpenters bricklayers plasterers painters and other trades totaling about 4000 workers push for an eight hour workday with 7 20 a m start and 4 p m end The Knights of Labor back a lockout by employers if demands are rejected while leaders claim no violence expected and full wages for the shorter day are sought Freight handlers in Cincinnati and lines met to plan action as well with a separate Monday work stoppage anticipated
Report covers demands for higher wages and ten hour days linked to eight hour work, with 400 interested in the movement and 100 freight handlers sought by Cincinnati area firms. Notes mixed responses from unions and employers, with widespread, but not universal, concessions and ongoing preparations for possible strikes. Rail traffic impacted, while Congress reviews the issue and wagon plans for piano makers in New York draw scrutiny.
Sports round up from America including National League results with New York Chicago Washington Detroit Philadelphia St Louis and Kansas City plus American Association standings and Saturday scores. Notable events include a Madison Square Garden international running race won by Mayers over Lee and George, plus equestrian and local notices and a few deaths and crimes.
April shows debt reduction of 10,005,884 with ten month total at 87,071,008. Bonded debt declined to 30,408,700 since July 1, saving interest, while gold and silver certificates fell by about 1 million. Cash balance rises, customs receipts up, deaths nationwide higher in cities, and Senate debates China immigration and civil service questions before adjournment.
Coverage of Jefferson Davis touring Georgia from Atlanta to Savannah on a six car special train. Crowds cheered as Davis, delivered brief remarks and bowed to supporters. Governor Mullins received him with a tribute by WC Black praising Davis as faithful to the South and the Union. The event featured a Hill statue dedication and a broader reaction across stations along the route.
The piece reports on chaotic conditions in Congress with Speaker Carllale, unpredictable daily work, and disruption of special orders. It notes the House may adjourn by mid July or late August, prioritizing appropriation bills and predicting limited debate on tariff and related measures.
Secretary Manning's health improves rapidly as he traverses the city parks daily. A Beautiy editor states there is no foundation for retiring from the Treasury department and Manning desires to remain at his post. Separately, a Senate anti-Chinese bill advances with changes, proposing limited return rights for Chinese immigrants and extending identification measures. A Vital Statistics report on U S mortality is discussed in Wakainatan City.
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