07 Aug 1897
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1897
Page
1
In Fort Ogden Florida August 6 reports describe a deadly lightning spell this month with eight deaths in the region. Henry Myers was struck last week, his grave hit by a subsequent storm, coffins torn and body reburied, with relatives confirming details.
The report notes high pressure over the upper lakes and a low over Western Texas. Western weather shows light precipitation except Montgomery reporting six tenths of an inch in the past twelve hours. Observations from 6 a.m. indicate varied conditions across locations with generally light activity and fair to cloudy skies elsewhere. An additional item reports Chicago firefighter Charles M. Conway dying from injuries in the Northwestern elevator fire, bringing fatalities to six.
Ten thousand gather at Turtle Creek as miners leaders announce a nationwide march against mines in Westmoreland and Central Pennsylvania. Debs speaks while National Guard readiness and local arrests mark a tense, orderly stand as pay and resignations shape the conflict.
Debs denounces Judge Jackson for issuing an injunction restraining him from interfering with the Monongahela Coal and Coke Company. He vows to ignore the injunction and continues to advocate for miners, speaking at Turtle Creek after addressing a Duquesne wharf crowd.
In Allania Augusta area union operatives at Fulton King and Cotton mills press for discharge of black workers blamed for the strike. After a partial verbal settlement with President Bilnas, a written contract stalled when the strikers refused to accept exceptions and the mill declined broader removals. The dispute may prolong as talks resume.
A Tarkis dispatch to the Daily News notes a frontier dispute between Turkey and Persia with troops moved to the area. Azerbaijan’s Peraia region is cited as a flashpoint and Russia watches closely as broader implications threaten Turkish negotiations and regional balance.
In Handley a joint meeting of Kanawha and New River miners demanded the short ton and 60 cents per ton for digging and voted to quit work until met. Similar actions were noted in Mosongabela and Joliet with miners marching and a rolling mill group pledging a day’s wages to strikers. A Washington arrest involved George Precter connected to the Honduras Lottery.
Readable items describe labor, miners forming a force, orders for troops to remain ready, and public meetings including a monster gathering at Turtle Creek. Note mentions of strikes, arrests, and political posture across Britain and foreign fronts, with reports of economic market shifts and local incidents in Texas and nearby areas.
October likely response from Britain on US French mediation in bimetallic talks. American envoys in London await England's posture while awaiting India communications. commission heads stay in London until October. petitions from 940 labor groups urge Britain to cooperate for stable gold and silver exchange.
Denver August 6 The drop in silver to 56 4 percent per ounce and possible further fall to 50 cents is the topics of mining talk among Colorado operators. Most expect little impact beyond a few Asien and Creede properties. ex Governor J D Grant foresees continued price declines until global production falls and new silver ventures slow, with more focus on gold and Mexico’s development.
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