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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1894
Page
7
Gov. Matthews aims to bridge the Indiana mining dispute without bloodshed as militia troops guard Cannerburg. An Indianapolis dispatch says the militia arrived under the adjutant to meet strikers with no resistance, a conference with a committee arranged.
State militia and sheriff forces moved to Clark's Station Shelburn Sullivan and Tirazil to enforce order as miners halted coal movement. Troops rid the area of rioters while crews repaired tracks and trains resumed service amid a tense stand.
Locals report fifteen small mines supplying coal since the miners' strike began. Each mine employs five to fifteen men. Several small mines have ceased operations and water works, electric light plant, and mills may be forced to halt if the troubles are not resolved soon.
In Tivans near Oskaloosa about 600 miners in camp retreat homeward as coal shortages force shutdowns of brick and tile works. A Sunday barbecue hoped to signal a mass meeting failed with fewer than 140 present, signaling a probable end to the dispute.
Cripple Creek Colorado experiences a tense crisis as Wood Investment Co president H R Woods is kidnapped by miners near Bull Sill while his wife watches in fear. Guards double around Bell Aih and Midland, with deputies and cavalry heading to the front. Sheriff pursues Victor Miners Union leader John Calderwood on riot incitement charges as Governor Waite shadows the case.
In Cairo Illinois the coal shortage drives prices up to about 2.60 a ton and forces reduced rail service. The Iron Mountain line between Cairo and Poplar Bluff operates half time, with Delta Electric and other factories burning wood for ten days. About 1,020,000 bushels of harbor coal, largely owned by Cairo City Coal and the Browns of Pittsburgh, remain but are shipped daily to Chicago.
A Washington correspondent says the tariff bill debate in the senate should close within two weeks. The Democrats largely back the bill with likely retention of the income tax amid opposition mainly from New York interests. Senate holds solid Republican support. five Democratic votes needed to defeat. House leaders anticipate final action soon.
Report notes miners on Bull Hill amid rising tensions and dangerous conditions. Officials monitor conflicts between workers and authorities as investigations begin into cause and location of the standoff.
Ohio miners gather in Hamilton and nearby towns, waving flags as bands play. Freight on Columbus and Toledo lines is halted or diverted, coal consigned to storage, while authorities weigh troop deployment amid rising tensions. A separate union meeting ends with return to work on $1.45 pay. outsiders blamed for agitators. Congress debates bank tax, Indian, and tariff bills as House expects quick action.
In Murphysboro union leaders for conductors brakemen and switchmen met with Mobile and Ohio Railway officials to discuss wage cuts. President Clarke offered a four percent reduction for one year, matching the south of the Ohio agreement, but the workers declined. Officials then proposed a seven percent cut citing business scarcity, and no agreement was reached as the meeting adjourned.
The biennial Supreme Lodge and Uniform Rank Encampment of the Knights of Pythias will convene in Washington DC on August 2. An estimated 1840 uniformed knights and 10 000 to 20 500 other visitors are expected. The encampment fund targets 50000 dollars and the camp will cover 30 acres around the Washington Monument with tents and state named streets.
The eight week bituminous coal strike affects 175,000 miners across Maryland through New Mexico. Violence rises in several states as railroads, mills, and ships face disruption. wages fall and company stores burden workers. Aims include general wage increases and binding nationwide settlements to curb guerrilla wage wars.
Summary of Senate and House actions on tariff measures and sugar schedules. Includes repeal efforts on state bank taxes, proposed paper money expansion, and debates over Indian allocations and immigration laws. Notable votes and committee actions are noted along with remarks on Stanford's estate claim.
A scattered colonial-era digest notes myths and data on artificial wood, blood circulation, lightning effects in the Sahara, sea voyage speeds, underground photography, mint marks on coins, France and U S debts, and fertility statistics among populations and nobility with conjectural details.
A satirical column on work ethics and social conduct with quips about economy, holiday rewards, safety, trust, advertising, prize fighters, temperance, and wealth. It blends cryptic aphorisms about vices and virtue in a dated urban tone.
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