Knights of Labor leader comments on southwest strike impact
Charles H. Titchman of Marblehead ex grand secretary of the Knights of Tabor arrives in Cincinnati to address congressional investigators on railway troubles. He defends the strike’s loyalty, urges nationwide organizing, and cites eight hour debates. He notes labor saving machinery and calls for worker shares, while warning against tramp laws and praising union vigilance.
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Afrika
Chicago
Pullman
Cincinnati
Charles H. Titchman
Marblehead
Mos
Knights of Tabor
Southwest
Powdarly
Order
Aystem
Cine
Congress
Ilyu
Ahd
General Executive Board
General Assembly
Luvbmwan
Engand States
The Chicago Times Replies to Powderly on Boycott
The Chicago Times clarifies that mercantile Masons may handle goods for any reason, while boycotting is defined as coercion. It asserts no unlawful act occurred in the Powderly case and condemns coercive intimidation. It also discusses Labor’s NOP membership and individual rights.
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Chicago Times
Paysdortoys
Citeraca
Chicago
Mast
Powderly
Mason
the Times
Powderly Doea
Masonic Brotherhood
Brother Mason
Linwell
Masonic Fraternity
Society of Jesus
Christian Church
Vroenasons
N. O. PL
Paladins of Labor
Murder Mystery Cleared Up In Monroe County Case
Six years after Hilna Bittenbender was found murdered near Stroudsburg, a confession affidavit by Louis Schwenk’s wife and new testimony lead Detective Shamons to charge Schwenk with the crime. The report details the October death, prior assault, and a prior arson/intent portion affecting the case, with broader notes on related legal actions and public notices in other cities.
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Wito
Mor Mustand
Paladklria
Mey
Faston
Hilna Bittenbender
Stroudsburg
Monroe County
Iasi
Miss Bittenbender
Comnalo
Siiamons
Iouls Belwenk
Baying
Behwenk
Schwenk
Sehwenk
Mire Schwenk
House Passes Amended Naval Port Bill Amid Daily House Action
May 18 Washington report: Frye pushes amendment allowing denial of foreign vessels in American ports. Session details note executive seal and adjournment after voting on amendments to military pay and tax measures. Senate moves include district school instruction on alcohol and narcotics and immediate deficiency bill passage as House adjourns.
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Wasmegton City
House
Frye
Ula
Canada
United States
Edreuit
van Wyck
Aot Hall
Unite States
Milwin M. Stanton
Executive Departments
Geneva
Uxudoye
Senate
District of Columbia
Territorias
Pacific Railway Debt Debate Narrows on Funding Plan
In Washington on May 14 the House considered Pacific railway bills with Richardson proposing investigations and debt funding. Crisp of Georgia cited a government claim of 10,240,000 owed, payable as principal in installments. Antimonopoly members fear the plan’s rigidity may constrain the vote, opposing forfeit provisions and leniency toward rounds of land grants.
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Washington City
Pacific Railway
Richardson
Crisp
Georgia
Pacific Companies
Thurman
House
Senate
Eight-Dollar Minimum Pension Plan Debate in Senate
In Washington on May 14 the Senate debated Van Wyck's pension bill amendment proposing an eight-dollar monthly minimum. Logan urged raising previous grants to four dollars, while opposing pensions of one to three dollars. Mrs. Thompson was confirmed for a Louisville post amid Senate opposition and secrecy disputes. Marsan, local manager of the Western Union, was also noted.
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Thoaul
Washindton City
van Wyck
General Service
Senate
Munn
Whunh
Logan
Air
Thompson
Wasinetor City
Louisville
Willis
Loulaville
Blackburn
Ilackburn
Bleckburn
Mra ‘Thompson
Lepullican
Political reports and labor probes from Washington May events
A mixed batch of congressional notes and state actions. Topics include a Senate inquiry halt on testimony by Van Routhagnen, passport policy debates, butter tax petitions, a proposed Springfield port of delivery, and various committee investigations into labor disputes and boundary surveys. Many items name politicians, agencies, and cities.
Ministerial Association Meeting Reports Large Turnout and Mission Efforts
From Lanank Inn May 18 1886 readers hear of a large Freaport District Ministerial Association gathering. The program included missionary talks on Utah New Mexico and other destitute regions plus a sermon by EL Clendenning. Reports show about 000 conversions and accessions from several churches with plans for a September campaign. Additional notes cover Sunday School missions and giving by rule. Also advertised are a Chicago excursion ticket and local ads for medicines and hay goods.
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Grams
Lanank, Inn
Freapork District Ministerial Association
Jonnie J. Willing Gayown Addase
Wo- Incivs
Hong Missionary Society
Mieneuls
Utah
New Mexico
Algsli
Oak of
Turge
EL Mls
Wis
Evenhiter
EL Clendenning
Polo
Leahire
Ey. Leon. Bell
Joseph Wardle
Willing
Leon. Bell
Orangeville
Leng
First Church
Embury
Freeport
Warren
J. Ai, Thomas
Byron
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