Investigating Strikes Highlight Telegraph Labor History
The U S Senate Sub Committee on Labor and Education in New York heard estimates of telegraph line costs and wages for operators, the iron clad oath, and union avoidance by Western Union. Testimony covered strikes since 1870, female employment, and proposed government industry oversight.
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Aien
New York City
United Statetate
John T. McClelland
Brotherhood
Western Union Company
Biy Rinoga
H. W. Orr
Philadelphia
Western Union
Brotherhood of Telegraphers
Pennayvarrin -Railroad
Michigan—Central_Comany
Europe
Statistica
L. T. Twitchell
Brooklyn
Workingwoman's Association
San Francisco
Female Shoemakers’ Association
New York
Witness
Daniel L. Robeson
McClelland
Chicago
Washington
Boston
Robogon
Mutual Union
American Rapid
eB.s
Treasury clears counterfeit pin as best imitation
Treasury officials in Leeee an announced a counterfeit five dollar gold pin valued at 4.03 dollars and praised it as the best imitation of a genuine coin ever made. A cyclone struck Chattanooga Tenn on the 15th damaging many buildings injuring several people. In Watkins regatta on the 18th Courtney finished third after a foul. Hansen won the three mile with turn, Hosmer second, Ross third. Acting Secretary French said on the 15th that Washington held a treasury surplus.
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Easury
Leeee
Chattanooga
Tenn
Watkins
Courtney
Hansen
Hosmer
Ross
Breretary
French
Treasury of Washington
Political and Industrial Highlights From Circa Early 1880s
News brief roundup notes J W Mackey elected a Postal Telegraph director with lines expansion and stock up to 21 million. Niagara whirlpool attempt called off. New York GOP convention set for Richfield Springs Sept 19 with four hundred delegates. Reports from Camp Bishop along Wind River on a tourist party health and scenery. National Liberal League to convene in Milwaukee Sept 21 23. Indian schools progress under InsproTron Hawonis with capacity over ten thousand. William Vere elected president of iron and steel workers union in Pittsburgh. Mars Farrell honored with a silver service and gold canes. Virginia GOP convention at Richmond endorses Blaine and civil reform, opposes one man power. Michigan Prohibition convention at Eaton Rapids votes 100000 fund and backs Chicago platform.
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J. W. Mackey
Postal Telegraph Company
Ruoprs
New York State
Richfield Springs
Camp Bishop
Wind River
National Liberal League
Milwaukee
InsproTron
William Vere
Pittsburgh
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Mars Farrett
Richmond
James @. Blaine
Virginia
Marhone
Michigan
Eaton Rapids
Chicago
Birthplace Site at Wakefield Va Acquired for Washington Memorial
The government recently secured title to the birthplace site of George Washington at Wakefield Virginia for 33000 dollars. In Minnesota the Democratic State Central Committee on the 17th nominated Adolph Biermann for Governor replacing W W McNair who declined. Biermann accepted.
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George Washington
Wakefield
Minnesota
Democratic State Central Committee
Adolph Biermann
W. W. McNair
Biermann
Storms and unrest sweep calibers around 16th events
Reports from Europe and beyond note a great Swiss storm near Berne and Morat igniting three villages by lightning. Elsewhere Italian tensions threaten war after Morocco refuses claims, and Tangiers sees panic as an Italian envoy lowers his flag. Bank ruin, labor strife in England, cholera deaths in Egypt, and unrest from Sunderland to St Petersburg add to a tumultuous day.
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Berne
Morat
Morocco
Tangiers
London
Anviogs
House of Commons
Parnell
Egypt
Alexandria
Toronto
Sinkat
Turger Powder Mills
Halifax
N. C
Henry
McEwan
Rowley, Smith
Charles Miller
Eva
St. Johns
N. F
Jerr Miller
San Antonio
Tex
Monterey
Mex
Cairo
Ashton-under- Lyne
England
St. Petersburg University
Siberia
Notable Jopax J. Buack Dies at 73 Former Chief Justice and Cabinet Figure
The death of Jopax J. Buack at York Pennsylvania is reported. He served as Chief Justice of Pennsylvania from 1854 and held roles as Attorney General and Secretary of State under President Buchanan. He participated in major Supreme Court cases including Reconstruction acts constitutionality. The notice ties Buack to a era of legal and political prominence.
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Jopax J
Buack
York
Supreme Court
Buchanan
Egypt
Alexandria
Springfield
Nashville
Tenn
R. McCrgapy & Co
Montreal
Pensacola Navy Yard
New Orleans
Frank Brcop
Howe's Cove
Havana
Canam MiceroLa
Crawford
Miss
Williams Werr Srkzs
United States
Cardiff
Wales
Olive Logan
Atlantic City
New York
Samuel Gomplers
Amalgamated Trade and Labor Union
Senate
Strike Ends for Telegraph Operators After Mass Walkout
New York reports say the strike of the telegraph operators is effectively ended. The Brotherhood Executive Board ordered a return to work as funds and odds favored capitulation. Campbell and leaders acknowledge losses and anticipate lasting changes in the industry with Western Union facing renewed opposition.
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Campbell
Parreeuron Pas Alg
Thomas H. Hughes
The
Brotherhood of Telegraphers
New York
Brotherhood
Mem Dera
John Campbell
Manhattan
Mr. Campbell
United States
Canada
Sca
Western Union
Southern Telegraph Company
B , Ohio, Bankers & ‘Merchants,Postal, Board of Tracts Company
St. Louis
Chicago & Milwaukee
Grand Rapid Company
Michigan
Indiana
Pittsburgh
Clarendon Hall
John Mitchell
Illinois State News Gambling at County Fairs Opinion
Attorney General McCartney in 1883 states that gambling devices are prohibited within two miles of county fairs and that only skill based contests may be allowed with premiums for speed or accuracy. He notes penalties under the criminal code for fairs permitting gambling and explains enforcement against fair officers and participants.
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General Assembly
Kisher
Board of Agriculture
McCartney
Springfield
D. Fisher
State Board OF Age Culture
State Board of Agriculture
Ames McCartney
Drowned Wife of Pastor in Fits of Mania Described
Mrs Gertrude Allen wife of Rev A B Allen rector of Grace Episcopal Church Taylor Ridge Rock Island County drowned herself after a period of mental depression. She walked to a creek near her home and leaped into the water dying before help could arrive. Also noted are a fatal injury to a youth named Greer from Shawnee town and several other local incidents.
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Fllinois Trema
Gertrude Allen
A. B. Allen
Grace
Greer
Phillipstown
White County
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