Non-Union Strike Violence Injures Old Man at Pittsburg Mill
At Pittsburgh mills during a union strike, John Reams, an elderly worker, was badly beaten by two assailants, one a striker and one outsider. Police arrested Edward Zimmer and Thomas Conners after a swift response led by Captain Brophy and lieutenants. Reams, repeatedly called for help, survived the assault as authorities move to press charges and assess Carnegie company's potential action.
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Reims
Lece
Hear
Reams
Morder
Brophy
Richards
Orth
Mercer
Edward Zimmer
Thomas Conners
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Conners
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Carnegie Company
Homestead
Carnecle Steel Company
Tose
Carnegie Bceel Company
Key
Springfield
Samuel Hayes
Tarmetas Catawba
Hayes
Threatened Death Letter Targets Pittsburg Alderman
An anonymous letter mailed from New York threatens Alderman McMasters and Pittsburg Superintendent Frick, with intent to kill this week. McMasters, in Michigan for two weeks, expects to return soon as attorneys in Homestead riot cases receive similar threats.
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Homestead
Alderman McMasters
Pittsburg
Strikes Hit Avery's Plow Works and St Louis Mills
Touravius Kentucky August 11 Two hundred men at Avery's Plow factory quit work when wages were cut and the plant resumes after a summer shutdown. Day laborers remain at work. In St Louis MO August 10 the two month waving mill strike ends as funds and union support falter with twelve mills and two thousand workers affected.
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Death of General Denver in Wilmington
General James W. Denver of Wilmington Delaware died after a three day illness of unknown poisoning. Born in Winchester Virginia in 1819, he practiced law in Missouri, served as Mexican War veteran, California state auditor, and fought a duel that killed Edward Gilbert before joining the Union effort. He held Indian affairs commissioner, Kansas governor, and Brigadier General service until 1863.
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James W. Denver
Wilmington
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Winchester
Missouri
California
Edward ‘Gilbert
Gilbert
Buchanann
Kansas
Washington
Congress ends Fifty-second session with World’s Fair bills pass
The Senate and House adjourned sine die after finalizing the World’s Fair appropriation and sundry civil bills. President Harrison signed the World’s Fair bill at 8:45 PM, with a closing Sunday provision, and the conference settled totals for government exhibits, national commission, and the board of lady managers.
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Barbour
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Capitol
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Malford
Elliott Shepard
New York
Cleonel Shepard
Cullom
Hale
National Commission
Senate Land
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Sensational reports of two suicides shock St Louis
A day of turmoil as Hon James C Normile judge of the criminal court and Dr Walter Cole a banker doctor both died by self destruction in St Louis. Normile reportedly took poison at his boarding house after a libel suit and heavy drinking warnings. Cole shot himself in his Bank of Commerce building office leaving letters to his wife explaining his reasons.
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Normile
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St.Louis
Cole
Jie
Gladstone Defends Liberal Policy in Queen Address Debate
Gladstone spoke in the House on the queen's address amid cheers, arguing government conduct risks a barred debate and challenges the country’s will. He warned against a Liberal majority based on Irish votes and urged a true union of heart and sentiment as the proper strength for Britain.
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Bax
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Uml Sentimiens
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Sus Treasury Bills Adversely Reported by Ways and Means
Washington August reports that the Ways and Means Committee approved two sub treasury bills but urged they lie on the table. The panel argued the measures would deepen centralization and paternalism, forcing citizens to rely on government for banking storage and credit. They noted unequal borrowing rights among producers and the lack of access for laborers. A graphic note cites a separate dynamite accident in which three boys Henry Desa Conrad James McGillen Eddie Litzenberger suffered fatal or severe injuries. McGillen died, Conrad near death, Litzenberger seriously hurt. the blast damaged a cartridge at a construction site.
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House
Alliance
Sub-Treasury
Jonxs
Tony
Desa Conrad
James McGillen
Eddie Litzenberger
McGillen
Conrad
Litzenberger
Detroit
Luke Madden
George Mahoney
Homesteaders Hopeful Amid Desertions at Carnegie Mill
Desertions from the Carnegie mill boost Homestead morale as advisory committee chair Crawford says the strike is won. Inside reports say many workers may quit soon, while High O Donnell plans to return home Wednesday. Manager Potter denies wholesale desertions as regiments depart for home.
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Carnegie
Suldieew
High O’ Donnell
Wen
Potter
Wylie
Freight Train Collision Near Coonsllarville
A freight train collision occurred near Indian Creek four miles east of Coonsvillle on the Baltimore and Ohio road early Saturday morning. Two men were killed and two others seriously injured, with additional wounded. Disobedience of orders is blamed for the wreck.
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Loxpoy
Ont
Pitteburg
Bug
Indian Creek
Coonsllar Ville
Baltimore
Ohig
Vera
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