Lake Shore Strike Turmoil Spurs Citywide Violence
Sixty six Lake Shore switchmen walk out in Chicago yards on the 23rd amid unresolved wage terms. Mob violence derails trains at Forty third Street and Porty third Street as crowds attack crews. conductor Charles Peage and switchman John Berger are injured. Ringleaders arrested. police and railroad officials try to move freight while the Switchmen’s Union backs the strikers. Between disruptions and new threats of solidarity action, nervy labor tensions ripple through the rail network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortythird Street
Chicago
Sherif Handhstt
McCarthy
Thetren
Forty-third Street
Awitubinen
Englewood
Wil
Porty-third Street
Shari Hanchett
Sid
Lake Shore
Thavetouny
Leannot
Viplaten
Town of
Switchmen's Union
Cite
Rock Island
Oficgra
Kyrataph Street
Forty-fourth Street
Govan
Chin
Lakehore
Tiia
Uch
Knights of Labor
Lake Shore Road
Pinkerton
Townet Lakeparks
St. Paul
Lake Store
Grand Crossing
John Newell
Lake Shara Road
Sheri Han|ebebt
William Quarney
Edward Hollis
W. L. Buchanan
Albert Jaystall
Parsons
Kaa
Costa
Counsil
Pitteburg
Allegheny City
Etrurk
Cuion
New York
Paul Wilzip
George Theiss
Musical Union
Theiss
Hetries
Wilzig
Detroit
Knapp & Avery
Troy
N. Y
Albogether
Nine Wee Downed: Sailboat Disaster at Narragansett Bay
A sailboat carrying G Farner his wife and daughter Mamie eight, C W Girch his wife and two children, and William Brayton with his wife was lost in Narragansett Bay after striking a pail boat near Providence. The crew belonged to Farmer Girch & Coy engravers and printers, with Brayton as traveling salesman. An accident report details the drownings and identifies the firms and individuals involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
G. Farner
Mamie
C. W. Girch
Farmer, Girch & Coy
William G. Brayton
Confluent smallpox alarm and local calamities in 19th century cities
Detroit reports a case of confluent smallpox alarming residents as a child patient is treated. A warehouse fire in Cleveland damages clothing stock for 218000. Baltimore sees a serious wound from domestic violence. A wagon accident near Lafayette, Indiana, kills a man and injures his wife. Additional notes mention the British Parliament dissolving by royal action and other scattered incidents from Ionia to Toyland areas.
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Detroit
Tudor
Russell
Toyland
van Pol
Cleveland
Baltimore
Ella Forsyth
Alexander Miller
Louisville’ New Albany & Chicago Railway
Lafayette
Ind
White
Cormgtion
Ionia
Mich
No Railways for China Until 1887 Majority, Berlin Paper Says
The Vossische Zeitung reports Berlin capitalists and German manufacturers conclude no profitable railway work in China until the Emperor reaches majority, likely by late 1887. Delegates told a meeting China would build railways when it can manufacture the needed teminal materials domestically, per the Viceroy’s assurances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emperor Attaiog Wis
Vossiche Zeitune
Berlin
China
Knights of Labor Push for Land and Election Reforms in 1886
A Cleveland based Knights of Labor committee travels to Washington during the current session to urge passage of bills on desert land reform, railroad land grants, territorial Oklahoma, land prohibitions for aliens, presidential election holidays, and treasury note replacements. The letter links these measures to the 1884 Chicago Democratic platform and seeks signatures from hundreds of thousands of supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Labor
General Assembly
Claveland
Speaksc Carliale
Randall
Morrison
Lavaland
Ralph Beasmont
James Campbell
John J. McCartney
Territory
Oklahoma
Senate
Great
Bronx
United States
Treasury
Chicago
Congress Debates Lands and Railroads in 19th Century Sees
Congressional notes from June discuss credentials for Rhode Island senator Aldrich, bills on Dearborn Park Chicago, and removal of political disabilities for J Flournoy Mississippi. Senate and House motions cover preemption and timber culture laws, land grants to railroads, and desert land ownership limits, with adjournments and committee reports noted across sessions in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pero
Aldrica
Rhode Island
Dearborn Park
Chicago
Uea
Senate
Mesers
Logan
Flumb
Gorman
Blair
Ingalls
Fitz John Portar
Dill
Tha FitzJohn Portar
Tae
Grand Union Hotel Advertises Lavish European Style
An old advertisement touts lodging at the Grand Union Hotel opposite Grand Central Depot. It claims 600 plus rooms, daily rates from $1, and European style dining and top facilities. Emphasizes proximity to elevated railroads and nearby depots for travelers seeking better accommodations than other class hotels.
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Nmi
ONION
Grand Central Depot
Thirtead
Miles
Lawmakers debate civil bill and railroads land grants
June 24 and June 26 reports describe amendments to the civil bill and agriculture appropriation measures. A joint resolution named Gen William J Bewell and others to fill vacancies on the board of managers for federal homes for disabled volunteers. Conference report on land grant railroads requires land grant roads to bear surveying and conveyance costs as extended by Senate amendments. House recesses after discussing sundry civil bill.
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Effecta
Varius Minmbire
Fatma
Jone
Fier Gariens
Nietty Reece
Hove
Meare
Hatch
Wiens
Price
Bragg
William J. Bewell
New Jersey
Martin T. McMahon
New York
JL. Mitchell
Wirconss
Fedonal Homes For Disabled Volunteers
Baronpax
Crisp
Gear A
Senate
Fatal fire destroys Boston building owned by Metropolitan Ho Popular
A large fire at Huntington Avenue, Boston, belonging to the Metropolitan Horse Railway Company destroyed the New England smallvat stair ouisu ing building. Eighty eight workmen were in the structure. twelve killed, four badly burned, and several unidentified. Names include William Taylor, Oliver Frost, Patrick Lyons, and Alexander Campbell. Total loss around 300000 with 110000 insured across building, machinery, cars, and tools.
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Arthur
New York
New London
Conn
Muskegon, Mich
Fritz Haru
Muskegon Brewing Company
Ron
T. R. Adame
Avking
Ark
Philadelphia
Reigel, Scott & Co
Contera
Merchants’ National Bank
Peoria
Ill
American Forcite Powder Company
Lake Hopatcong
N. J
Prague
Bohemia
Sazawa River
Joyce
East St. Louis
Pavia
Father
Reother
Latrobe
Frank Keenan
Mac Dixon
Greenburg
Oetroit
Minn
Wiliam Kellaher
Reddy
Officer Convey
Pottereville
Wilton
Pattergon & Co
Afontreal
Springfield
Emma Molloy
Graham
Cout
Albany
Bileaia
Hungary
Paul Jacobs
Hamburg
Taylor
N.Y
New England
Huntington Avenue
Boston
Metropolitan Horns Railway Company
Freon
Win. Taylor
Oliver Frost
Patrick Lyons
Alexander Campbell
Luillin
Toseph Whidden
Shoul Era
Takuo
L. Hazeltine
T.L. Farren
Iisurance
Obituary of David D. Parnes and 1870s Boston crime note
Obituary reports David Davis Parnes a former U S senator and judge born in Maryland, active in Illinois and Minnesota politics, died in Bloomington Illinois on the 26th after a short illness. Also summarized is a Boston crime note about John Sullivan fleeing to New York after roughing a gambler Meehan, with police seeking Sullivan.
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David Davis Parnes
Bloomington
David Davis
United States
David Davie
Coait County
Marslannd
Kenyon College
Onio
Jill
Biahay
Lennox
Maay
Law
New Haven
Conn
Mingin
Eighth
Minais
Hoe
Lincoln
Auprems Court
Labor-Belorm
Milizaie
The
Senata
Boston
Doss
New York
John Li
Bullivan
Sullivan
Meehan
Ballivan
Temperance Mob Fails in Clinton Jail Lynch Plot
A midnight mob of saloonists attacked Clinton jail to lynch two Prohibitionists under arrest for alleged involvement in Monday's riot. The sheriff and deputies fired into the crowd, wounding four, none seriously. The mob dispersed as shots rang out, and the Prohibitionists were moved to the state prison at Anamosa for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birad
An- Ainoba
Passage of edict spurs exile of Paris leaders to Brussels
In a turbulent move the Mayor Prince Victor and fifteen key adherents including Marquinot Vallette and Baron Hausman left Paris for Brussels in response to a new edict, as the press sees the act as a precursor to the republic’s downfall. Local figures Prince Napoleon and Plon Bleat are noted in the upheaval surrounding the music bill passages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lal
Tn Bursleton
Prince Victor
Marquinot Vallette
Baron Hausman
Parison
Brussels
Napoleon
Twenty-four Men Killed and Sixteen Entombed in French Colliery
A Paris dispatch dated the 25th reports an explosion at the Rochamp colliery in Saone. Twenty four men were killed and sixteen entombed alive. Rescue efforts were under way as authorities investigated the disaster. The disaster highlights the dangers of coal mining in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
The Parity of Bea Air From La Bienace Quotation
A fragment discusses sea air purity away from land and port wind effects. It notes distant water reaches nearly uncontaminated air, while near continents winds carry impurities. implies vast water bodies reduce atmospheric pollutants to near zero at distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bea
Coania
Goa
Statehood Conspiracy Feared in Dakota Territory
A Sioux Falls Argus letter claims a widespread statehood conspiracy with military arms across counties and towns. It names Gen Hugo Campbell as commander in chief, with T. J. Kanoore and A. C. Meletta as generals, citing Yankton and other towns as supply bases. The author warns of armed plans and a possible defiance of territorial government.
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Sioux
Halle Argus
Argus
Yankton
Harnest
United States
Campbell
South Dakota
Statehood Army
Hugo J. Camp
Bell
Theaterehood
Stee T. J. Kanoore
A. C. Meletta
Huron
Woonsocket
Watersown
Chia
3Oy- Pierce
Dakota National Guards
Free Guards
White House Reception Draws Ten Thousand Guests
A public White House reception on May 18 drew about 10 000 people, with 8 000 queued before 9 am and the line stretching from the west entrance to Fifteenth Street. President Cleveland and Mrs. Cleveland received guests in the blue room, the bride wearing ivory satin and a diamond necklace gift from the President. A group of deaf mutes delivered a note to the President, who mistook it for a political query and said he would address it tomorrow.
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Cleveland
Endicott
Wallpey
Vilne
Aeks
Lisbor
M. Byarts
Dallas
Tex
England
Milwaukee
Duluth
Brooklyn Eagle
Union Square
Glark
James
Garnete
Chicago
Mail and Express
New York
James E. Jonas
Anan Nia
Pomeroy
Bis
Harrowing Lifeboat Ordeal After Arkion Collision
The Arkion, a British bark, collided with an unknown vessel on May 8 and the crew, including the captain’s wife and child, took to a lifeboat. The mate survived eight days without food or water, clung to the keel for 26 hours, and ate flying fish before a rescue by the American ship Frank Pendleton on May 14 near Queenstown after drifting for six days and enduring near unconsciousness.
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Frank Pendlaton
Nichols
San Francisco
Queenstown
Arklow
Pye
Manila
Montreal
Arkion
Vedael
Alons
Brank Pendlstion
Indian man near Moncie faces gunfire and arson after drinking
William Garratt of Moncie Indiana reportedly battered his wife, smashed farm machinery, then set barn afire. He fired at Walter Boner wounding him and shot at another man missing. Garrett is jailed awaiting trial for his actions after drinking.
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Gete Drak
Borne Bis Bara
William Garratt
Moncie
Ind
Ban Bean
Tolly
Oscar
Walter Boner
Boner
Garrett
Expulsion Bill Adopted by French Senate Vote
In a Senate debate on the expulsion bill the French government backed by Premier Freycinet claimed it would not tolerate another government in France and would take full responsibility for the expulsion of the prince. He denied yielding to reconciliables and said order was being maintained.
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Houte
Norway
Torapix
Morrison Goon
Haoro
Weonzapay
Menominee
Mavinette
Wis
Committee On
da. Freycinet
France
Belgium
Great -Britain
Republicas Union
Chain of Deputies
Labor Strikes Shape National Labor Unrest Across Multiple States
Reports detail widespread labor action from Pittsburgh to New York as unions push eight hour days and wage scales. Strikes spread among plasterers, moulders, and building trades while clashes with authorities flare in Chicago and Detroit. News notes include railway disruptions, boycotts, and new wage agreements.
The Bullfrogs Victory Prom from the Chicago Herald
War narrative recounts Captain Evan Hower leading a perilous river recon across the Chattahoochee as nervous troops fearfully listen. A night march Amidst a distant lightning bug glow, Howell surrenders after striking an obstacle, signaling a cautious mission amid a wary Yankee camp decamping shortly after. Also notes a Georgetown Advocate item on triplets born to Mrs. George Poore and continued family growth with four sons amid late pregnancy. Gay Roriaver, the French minister of war, now wears a full beard.
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Prom
Chicago Herald
Sam Amall
Atlanta
Evan Hower
Chattahoochee River
Howell
Federal
Banda
Nota
Georgetown
Mawe
George Poore
West Newbury
Roriaver
Dow Weara
Inklings of Gossip and Witty Quips Across Pages
A mix of humorous snippets and snippets of speech from the era featuring a trader’s banter about a new dictionary, humorous exchanges on money and debts, clergymen and sermons, and light political and social jests. The collage includes light sketches of Aldermen, journalists, and tradesmen with snapshots of everyday life.
Holding the Light at a Quiet Evening Music Event
In a reminiscence a narrator recalls an old musicale hosted by a friend at an acquaintance's house. A noted pianist promised a few pieces while the narrator helped manage a heavy lamp and watched the uncertain light illuminate a lively yet muffled piano performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Drowned graduate at Mendota Lake during bathing party
A newly graduated mechanical engineer from Madison, last seen with a party camping at Livesey's Spring, drowned in Mendota Lake after cramp set in while he swam away from two companions. Despite efforts, only one swimmer reached him and he could not be saved. another barely escaped drowning himself.
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Fao Ware
Minneapolis
Madison
Mendota Lake
Mr. White
Arus Dente
Livesey
Ashland
Door County
Sturgeon Bay
North la Crosse
Chicago, Burlington & Northern Railway
Wisconsin Volunteers
Chicago & North-Western
Lovejoy & Richards
Dodgeville
Owen King
Carmagnax & Ca
Chicago
Supreme Court of the State
Taonag C. Chamberlin
Wed
Regents of
the State University
John Protzman
Henry Dampt
Herman Lampell
Jas
Supreme Court
Staver & Cos
Prairie du Chien
Peter Lond
Eau Claire
Grewood
Chippewa
Yas Hardware
Carleson Bros
John Pritzla# & Co
Milwaukee
Burdett & Smith
Haub+ the
Chao Chi
Bholl Lake
Cn, Nelson Company
Conference of the
Seventh Day Adventists
Fair Ground
Jonas Broan
Brungwick
Densmore
Hear Creek
Imratera
Gagtsyus
Buck
Weston
Duna
Eau Galle
Fairchild & Micisssippi
Eau Claire County
Abbottaford
Wisconsin Central
Chicago, Burlington & Northern Road
Mitee
Jogee Oe
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Oley Koede
Frank Wenland
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Peoria & Pekin
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Nore
Uhineae
Mnngas
Labor of the United
Congressional
Latrat Pere
Breva—Paterna
Wonens Ehag
Feller
Augie
O. Ds
Jos Tork
IonaGood
Lanit
Cirsalt
Reet
Oslo
Wotann
Nomi
ST. Louis
Armen Woy Mason
Srevvareserereasns Anonneggumecans
Derschiesereire
Toledo
Weare
Milton
Reuth Kinkers
Bayoxste
White House
Gutenberg
Hic
Lil. CaptaLer
Knight of Labor
Lemme Zee
Jexas
Takieg
Exo
Mr. Exo
Jimmy
Eno
Lowell
David
Newport News
British Crown
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Atlantic
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