Labor Crisis Strikes Across Cities and Chicago Blockade
The eight hour movement spreads with scattered strikes in Milwaukee Chicago and other cities. Thousands join demonstrations as freight handlers carpenters and factory workers walk out demanding eight hours pay and wage increases. Police hold back unrest while railroads and factories suspend operations under mounting labor pressure.
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New York
Congressional Week in Washington reports and votes
Digest of senators and representatives notes actions in Washington May 4 to May 6. Hoar reports favorably a term extension to 1889. Post-office bills considered. a new election ballot box commission favored by Privileges and Elections. House sessions set 11 am to 5 pm after May 10. Tariff and tobacco excise tax debates. Arizona’s Bean proposes abolishing tobacco taxes. Reward offered for Geronimo. Post-Office bill passed. appropriations for foreign mail carried debated. Inter-State Commerce bill moves with Camden amendment. liquor traffic commission faced adverse House report. Wintersmith estate relief bill discussed.
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Japan
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Earthquake Shocks Felt in Atpens and Nelsonville
Distinct tremors described as akin to a cannonade rattled homes in Atpens Ohio and Nelsonville Ohio on Sunday night. Reports state the quake began around 0 30 and lasted some time, shaking buildings and breaking windows in the town centers.
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Nelsonvill
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Blown to Plecoa Powder Works Fatal Explosion
At the California powder works near Plecoa California 1200 pounds of nitro glycerine exploded. Three Chinese workers and Andrew Anderson were killed. Authorities say a quarrel between two Chinese workers led to a bucket of nitro glycerine dropping and detonating.
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White
Four Lives Crushed Out on Alton Rail Disaster
May 5. A south bound Alton freight wrecked near Delevan Taze well County when the rear section collided with the forward. Four tramp victims were found dead after attempting to steal a ride. Police fear more may be buried in the lumber cars.
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Tragic Murder Suicide Near Tekonsha
Two miles east of Tekonsha Ranadyne Shedd a 73 year old painter killed his wife with an axe and then took his own life with a razor after seven years of an unhappy marriage Mrs Jane Wood was his wife at the time of the tragedy authorities reported the grisly killings in a rural Michigan county noting the couple’s troubled domestic life prior to the fatal acts.
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Diay
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Jane Wood
Shedd
Driver Sentenced After Collision on Second Avenue
Heavy Sentence, New York May 5. James Keyes, a union driver on the Second Avenue line, was sent to the penitentiary for six months after willfully crashing his car into a Third Avenue vehicle at the Ninth Street crossing following a special session of justice.
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The Public Bank Wreckers in Rotterdam Arrest
Morishity, an absconding official of the Hiberniga Bank, has been arrested in Rotterdam. He reportedly attempted to note himself three times after his capture. Farquhar, a bank manager, is mentioned in connection with the case, indicating proceedings tied to the bank’s American operations.
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Bilyex Reaches a Low Point in Lon don Market
Lonpox May 4. Silver now commands 45 16 16 pence per ounce in the Lon don market, the lowest quotation on record. A venerable prelate dies. Robertson, Episcopal Bishop of Miesoue, passed away Saturday.
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Bloody Haymarket Riots Shake Chicago Socialists Clash
Chicago May Day clashes in Haymarket square left multiple dead and many wounded as dynamite exploded amid police and rioters. Shooting spread through Armour packing district and Bay View as officers and civilians fell in violent confrontations across Chicago Milwaukee and surrounding areas.
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Madden
Loffelhandt
Death of Hon. C. B. Ficklin an Old-Time Politician
CHanceston Illinois May 6 Hon C B Ficklin one of the oldest and most prominent public men in the state died at his home after sudden illness at age seventy eight He was a Whig member of Congress during Lincolns era and later a leading Democratic figure in the state Also notes brief items on Sioux threats Apache clash and a bank resignations claims in Marietta West Virginia
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Trouble in the Ohio Senate causing quorum collapse
In Conostus on May 6 the Democratic members failed to appear in the State Senate leaving no quorum for settling contest cases. Some Democrats have left the state and it is believed none will return this session without a compromise. Mina Folsom to Be Presented at Court in London. Frankie Folsom, fiancé of Mr. Cleveland, sails from Paris to London as purchases and arrangements are completed. she will be presented at court.
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Burmese Capitalion Flames Reach Mandalay Blazes Four Thousand Homes Lost
Dispatch from Burma reports insurgents in Mandalay seized control and burned at least four thousand houses including Chinese and Siamese bazaars. Ohio Republicans Set August 25 for State Convention. Ohio GOP passes resolution regarding the Payne investigation in the U.S. Senate.
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