Political and labor tensions fill early news page
The item highlights threats of a railroad strike by Louisville and Nashville operators, Missouri Democrats nominating W J Stone for governor, editorials attacking the People party, and a Yellowstone Park report noting Russell Tarrison received stock for influence. It also notes Pinkerton inquiries, troop presence in Montana, Carnegie Mills operating, and preacher critiques of politics and literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone Park Investigating Committee
Russell Tarrison
Powderly Urges Action Over Pinkertons In Homestead
General Master Workman Powderly writes to President Cleveland and Governor Pattison warning that Pinkerton activity at Homestead on July 8 violated U S and Pennsylvania law. He calls for investigation, condemns armed intrusion, and asserts workers’ right to defend themselves. He names Frick and Pinkerton as treasonous actors and notes deponents sworn in from outside the state should not hold office. He also lists campaign speeches by John St. Joux and Henry Watterson with Madison Wisconsin rallies and Kansas tours, plus Dr. Kozel offering medical cures by mail order.
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Workman Powderly
Marison
Pattison
United States
Pennsylvania
Pinkertons
Powderty
United Stats
Monongahela
Homestead
Frick
Robert Pinkerton
Powderly
Jons PL
St. Joux
Henry Watterson
Wm. McKinley
Monona Lake
Madison
Wis
St. John
Kansas
Migration of Memphis Negroes to Kansas Sparks Political Alarm
Report notes hundreds of African Americans from Memphis moving to Kansas, with Wichita receiving twenty to thirty families. Assertions claim planned Republican voting influence, while detractors question funding and motives amid labor tensions and Homestead steel strike coverage. Kansas Commoner and The Advocate voices criticize Gen. Snowdon and the Homestead confrontation.
Reform papers for distribution among allies offer cents
A terse notice urges supporting a bundle of reform papers for spread among allies, promoting education and awakening among supporters. The missive emphasizes fundraising or payment in cents to enable broader circulation and influence.
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K. Apl AL
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Democrats
Missouri
W. J. Stone
Ottawa Lover
People’s Party
House Judiciary Committee
Robt
A. Pinkerton
Wm. Pinkerton
Momestead
Carnegie Mills
Ilarrison
Cleveland
Sao
M. Kozel
Lutchinson
Kas
A, B. Weaver
Memphis
Tenn
Wichita
Soldier City
Jackson County
the Bend
South
Homestead Works
Great Is Protection
The
Advocate
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