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Telegraphed strife and broad news from the era
The article reports on the ongoing telegraph strike with Western Union officials claiming strong operations and loyal staff, while railways and other firms react. It notes operator shortages, legal actions, wage deals, and broader impacts on news organs and commerce, followed by assorted world events and local society items.
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Chicago
New York
Charles A. Tinker
Western Minion
Telegraphic
Hostils
New Wy
AiMournet
Huston Rdt
Dusbttte
Nova Scotia
Cape Briton
Western Union
C. 3. Fuller
Philadelphia
Western Union Telegraph Company
Witt
Atlanta
Eorgia
Chicago Board of Trade
Frick
Baltimore and Ohio Line
Brotherhood
Ailroad
American Rapid Telegraph Company
Brotherhood of Telegraphers
Merchants’ Exchange of St. Louis
Emile Hertz
London
Western Union Company
Boston
Associated Press
Weacan
Charles E. Upton
Peesliers
Itochester
China
Maggie Summerfeld
Orst
Rontanis
Indianapolis
Ae Irler
Chicago and Indiana Coal Company
Board of Trade of New York
Gotld
Harlan
Iowa
Samired Hardy
Pols City
Lafayette Montgomery
Kansas
John W. Shipp
Nashville
St. Augustine
Priseis Carpenter
Thievesadt
Montreal
Montreat
Dr. Blodgett
William A. Nfardy
Captain Webb
Niagara River
Ike
Kile
North Point Tivoli
Baltimore
Beraneto
Reseng
Alxty-Aiy
Gresham
Department of Justice
Clarks
Auditor’s Office
Duilley
Atd
Treasury
Brianes
Futher
Folger
Atorney
Drewster
Long Branch
Plenans
Brewster
Thme