Congressional Actions and Legislation Reports
The Senate adopted a resolution commending calm during the railway strike and denouncing treasonous actions. Bills on diplomatic pensions military academy and fortifications passed. House actions included land grant forfeiture, Utah statehood provisions, and river and harbor measures. Arbitration support and bankruptcy discussion also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Danty
United States
House
Utah
Dubuque
I W. Houk
Ohio
Chicago directory lists population of 1688
The 1904 city directory distribution notes Chicago’s population at 1,688. Reports claim several crimes and trials across the country including murders in Indiana and Illinois, labor disputes, and violent incidents.
Strike ends but tensions linger across rail unions
The THX executive committee and union reps in Chicago decided against a general strike in support of the American Railway union and urged out members to return. Debs and others urged arbitration and wage relief, while managers said they would operate independently of unions. Reports also note arrests, fires, trials, and railway delays amid ongoing labor turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
Chicago
American Railway Union
End
Groncx M. Purumam
New York
V. Dens
Debs
Hirteen
Badd
Hitor
New Beruiy
Agharon Purrax
Cincinnati
Jumes Bararri
Erastus Wiman
Baltimore
Boston
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Cleveland
St. Louis
Louisville
Washington
Charles Carlston
Bordentown
N. J
Pramoe
South Dakota
Yellow Medicine Creak
Tax
Willam Trusty
Lead Hill
Ark
Bradford
Longview
Eagle Town
I T
Great Northern Express Company
Wickes
Mont
Waltham
Mass
Julian P Bliss
Tur
James Butler
John Carter
Steelton
San Francisco
Seattle
Robert Logan
Dan Lordock
Fred Bullivan
Nevada
Egg Harbor
Congress
M. Waser
Burlington
E. Leidecker
Mississippi River
Second Artillery
Fort Riley
Kan
Kowner Travensrr
Adairville
Umbrella Trust
Gildersleeve
Pratt's
Grand Trunk
Battle Creek
Mich
Atlantic Express
Rayea
Weerie
Marshall Town
Euene V. Debs
American Ailway Union
Samuel Gompers
P.J McGuire
Federation
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Polish common wealers expelled from Toledo and jailed on return
RrBrLowsx's Polish common wealers were expelled from Toledo Ohio by authorities and on returning were imprisoned. OLly Hoon aged 92 burned to death while smoking a pipe at her home in Winamac Indiana. Chippewa Indians near Fond du Lac Wisconsin chose Animosson as head chief of the 21st. A lightning bolt struck the steamship Mexico at Algiers Louisiana injuring twelve and killing Peter Thompson. Six百万hip agents in New York report the steerage rate up drawing foreigners home and easing the labor market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RrBrLowsx
Toledo
Olly Hoon
Winamac
Ind
Fond du Lac
Aunimosson
Mexico
Algiers
Peter Thompson
Sixambhip
New York
Nominations and Obits From Diverse States Across Election Briefs
Nominations listed for Ohio Indiana Georgia Mississippi with several incumbents Renominations noted in Georgia Mississippi and Louisiana Deaths include Groréx R Graham founder of Grahams Magazine at 81 in Orange New Jersey and Namnanmy Wall Ayr ex congressman dies at 48 in Asheville North Carolina Prohibitionists in South Dakota nominate M D Alexander for governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
J. L. Snook
J. L. Stevens
C. B. Bench
Indiana
S. M. Stookslager
Georgia
Charles F. Crisp
Mississippi
T. C. Catchings
Groréx R. Graham
Graham's Magazine
Orange
N. J
Joan Comsy Emorpsxxt
South Ind
New Carlisle
Ind
Con. W. W. Warner
Clinton
Congress
Republcans
Mnols
Weirs
N. H
Rev
D. C. Knowles
Tilton Seminary
Edgar L. Carr
Pittsfield
David Heald
Milford
Namnanmy
D. Wall Ayr
New Orleans
Louisiana
Asheville
N C
Multitude of Disasters Reported Across Continents
Reports describe extensive destruction in Lovete Hungary with 400 homes destroyed and six deaths, a catastrophic Brussels theater fire causing 1,000,000 francs in losses, and a storm-overshadowed maritime disaster with twenty Spanish boats missing and seventeen men dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovete
Hungary
Brussels
Martin Sourerpren
Pompeo Pieri
Rome
Wellman
Spitzbergen
Delna
Prussia
Germany
Constantinople
Hi Paso
Tex
T. A Bendy
Chang Griaywung
Hansan
China
Russia
Strikes and Union Leaders Rally Amid Rail Crisis
July 16 dispatches report ongoing railroad strike tension as Debs and Gompers affirm continued action while managers declare a return to work. Detroit to Pittsburgh rail centers show resumed traffic and reemployed or new workers. General Managers' Association declines to recognize Debs.
Fatal Parade at Oakwood and Grand Boulevards
A massive explosion near Oakwood and Grand boulevard destroys a U S Army artillery platoon. Nine horses and multiple soldiers are killed or severely injured. Eyewitness wreckage includes shrapnel riddled houses and burned yards across several blocks.
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Catoaco
Second
United States Artillery
Cornor
Oakwood
Grand Boulevard
Kinleed
Farrigr
Joseph Galler
Seventh Cavalry
Fort Sheridan
Edward Doyle
Fort Riley
Han
Jeremiah Donovan
Kan
Fred Stoltz
Osisson
Mercy Hospital
Trumpster
Herbert Antos
Ludvig Lerner
John Allen
Caisson
Urquhart
Huyok
Fort Sherdan
Panushki
Mra
L. B. Griggs
Ralph M. Byern
Oakwood Boulevard
Alice York
Abraham II Riley
Mob wrecks oil train as militia interv enses
A mob wrecked an oil train on the Calumet Terminal road near East Chicago Indiana. State militia was sent from East Chicago to quell the mob and faced stones and gunfire as they arrived, driving the rioters from the scene. Some wreckers are believed wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Calumet Terminal Road
Indiana
River collision sinks Dobro yolets with twenty eight dead
In a river collision between Perm and Kasan on Tuesday the steamer Dobro yolets sank, causing twenty eight drownings. The other steamer Nishegorodsetz survived. The incident occurred in the same stretch of the Votkinsk river area.
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Sr. Perenasune
Nishegorodsetz
Collfal
Perm
Kasan
Hood's Sarsaparilla Claims Blood Cure Power
Advert says intelligent people know blood quality keeps body in normal condition and Hood's Sarsaparilla can cure many diseases through the blood. It promotes vitality, with Hood's Pills aiding digestion and preventing constipation after meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
No Reflection to the Editor of The Henry Repubbilosa
Letter from M G Corney to the editor dated July 16 1894 in Saratoga Is denying a June 21 article implied slur on Saratoga and Whitefield residents and correcting a misprint stating the article referred to Putnam rather than Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
W. H. Wortey
Henry
Saratoga
Saratoga and
Whitefield
Putnam
M. G. Corney
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Quick Skin Relief
Advertisement for Bucklen’s Arnica Salve claims it cures cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, chapped hands, chilblains, corns and piles. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded. Priced at 25 cents per box and offered by Dr Powell the Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Powell
Advertised Letters for July 16 1894 Uncalled
Jetters remaining uncalled will be sent to Dead Letter Office July 28. List includes Mrs Lizzie Armstrong Maude Bell Mont Mra Rose Calvin Joseph O Coln John Greant May Howard Mag 10 Kelley Wm Kuehmond Mra Ida McNair I G Meyers G J Rogers Anna Todd Martin E Weekly George Woodruff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Armstrong
Maude Bellmont
Rose Calvin
Joseph O. Coln
John Greant
May Howard
Kelley
Wm Kuehmond
Ida McNair
I’ G. Meyers
G. J Rogers
Anna Todd
Martin E. Weekly
George Woodruff
Prostration cured by Ayer’s Pills claims
A Bath Maine resident Erastus South worth reports severe bilious illness eased after using two boxes of Ayer’s Pills. The note cites a complete cure and mentions Ayer’s Barsaparils as originated by Dr J O Ayer of Lowell. the ad promotes wedding and engraving services and printing offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erastus Southworth
Bath
Ayer
Cut Rates On Rail And Ocean Steamship Travel
Advertisement notes reduced fares to all east and west destinations at savings of 1 to 85. Webb's Ticket Offices listed at 100 South Adams Street Peoria Illinois for booking and information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
West
Webb’s
South Adams—St
Peoria
Ills
Caldwell's Byrup Pepsin advertised for digestion relief
An old advertisement touts Caldwell's Byrup Pepsin as a remedy for constipation indigestion and headaches. It markets a 100 bottle 10 doses 10 cents and larger sizes at 500 cents and 1.00 sold by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Byrup Pepsin
Dr Powell
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Emineer Barr
Henry George
Illinois
Whitkip Smith
Indianapolis
Marc StaraxTon
Lenoir
N. C
Jamaica
Ramroad
New Haven
Conn
Frank A.m6
Mary G. Pen
Chbaco
Uniontown
Eured
Asbury Park
National Renesas Association
Eholas Murray Butler
Columbia College
L. D. Alexander & Co
Minnesota
Eden
Pavone
Great Northern Express
Fae
Kentucky
Paraick
Euexax Paxnpergast
H. Harrison
Tom and
Calvin Corley
Louisburg
Rich‘ard ‘Pierce
Cape May
Jim Galloway
Joe Woodley
Montgomery
Als
Robert A. Anderson
Livingston
Emanuel Fleming
John J. Danes
Fort Henton
Ont
Ole Lilledall
Hersenr
Arthur Budd
J. J. Budd
Burington
William Bell
Drew
Clarkaville
Tenn
Sulem
Sznnton Aronex
United States Senate
Judiciary Committee
Tae
Northern Pacific
Missoula
Cnors
Iowa
Wisconsin
Emma Faber
Mary Faber
Dorothy Faber
Nananimo
B. C
New Jersey
Greenbush
Oscar Bd. Vardaman
Chicago Stock Yards
Albert Milles
Stockton
Deus
Howard
Rogers
B. R
B. Gibbons
J. W. Graff
Fifteenth
B. F. Marsh
W. C. Willey
D. K. Watson
B. Lester
Ende
Deka
Bill
Fimy Te Js Petth
Mruggie
Omoaeo
Trades-Union
Uncle Sam
Lake Front
Detroit
St. S John
Egan
General Managers’ Association
Cuigano
Richard Powers
People's Party
Trades Union
Farmers' Alliance
Democratic
Republican Party
Miles
Col Williston
Cholers
Mussa
Sv. Perenspune
Lovatoox
Nev
Fred Sullivan
the Republican
Wasuinarom
Republican
Pasteur and
Kock
J. 0. Ayer
Lowell
Sewapaper Adver Ayer & Son
Fete
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