Telegrams from a chaotic era across nations and railways
A rapid round of dispatches reports Andrew Blewlet named surveyor general of Dakota Territory while Ex-President Harrison dines in New York. Murder, arson, and accidents surge through cities from Buckley to Edgerly, with labor unrest on Coxey’s march and railway men in strikes. Political reshuffles and indictments headline a volatile mix of domestic turmoil and international concerns.
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Richard Crokerwachen
Tamblyuy
Mose Valr
Nesta
Chesser
Andrew Blewlet
Novike Dakota
Haurison
Fred Grant
New York
Linois Central Peissens
Buckley
Pelee Club
Coxey
Bittspug
Albert Woodley
Denuie Buchanan
Hey
Mobile
Ohlo
Bernett
Elzut
Waises
Kelly
Des Moines
Towa
Brotherhood of Locomotive
Lnginea
St. Paul
Arthur
Senor
Thomas de Souza Itosa
United States
Paris
France
Paohynee
Nias
Jesse P. Varley
Dubuque
Lie
Moloney
Minois
Cleveland (Qc) Fas
Sarah Aga Phoenix
Delavan
Wis
Presbyteria Wwonen
Yokotoma
Cpa
Lancaister County
Mhusle Dirssler
Lillia Tussell
Oper Computus
George Hopper
Jusius Schanabach
Peoria
Burgundy
Abroad Tumbles Rebels In Fires And Fights
An official despatch from Salvador Jolta reports defeats of rebels in three battles with about 400 killed and 1500 wounded. Destruction in Steghuny Russhi. Milan hosts open events with hostile demonstrations against Signor Cries! Paris and London workers push for eight hour day. French deputy may be prosecuted for inciting strike. St Petersburg clamps down on anarchists. Canadian patrol boat torres seizes American steamers off Kelly’s Island. Miners’ strike spreads in Moravia with thousands out. Explosion at Waltham cordite works kills four. Drowned in Nicolet and St Jean Germaine incidents. Montreal rail salary decree and traffic concerns. Several ship collisions near Cow Bay and Mulheadieu. Ontario Parliament prorogued. June election probable. Lighthouse report from St Liprit Island. French government victory in chamber on socialist deputy incident.
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Salvador Jolta
Steghuny
Russhi
Signor Cries
Milan
Tondon
Hyde Pik
French Chamber of Deputies
St Peterburg
Ney
Paris
Lemion
Torres
Kelly's Island
Lake Erie
Olas
Moravia
Waltham
London
Nicolet
St Jean Germaine
Pierre de la Tipps
C. Destinssux
Wey Ptian Council of Ministers
Cairo
Ghizes
Loto
Halifax
St. Pietre
Ontatio
Toronto
Ballfax
N. S
St. Liprit Island
Tariff Legislation Delays Hit Small Buyers In May
A May 12 dispatch from New York reports widespread effects of tariff legislation delaying purchases. Labor shortages and plant shutdowns reduce output across sectors, with up to 225000 workers idle or on strike. Businesses from Western mills to Buffalo and Cleveland face dull trade and rising costs due to fuel and grain concerns, while wheat and coal markets show limited gains or declines amid uncertain weather and crop prospects.
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New York
Maryland
Vileulitia
Ifulgi
Wade
Stelke
Totak Grosa
Ay Alinwal
Bufalo
Cleveland
Detroit
Cloctunat
Tosville
Milwaukee
Mbmoxpotis
Omaha
Congressional News in Washington May 8 9 and but of papers form raised
Senate session features Allen and Allison over Gear papers and Coxeyite clashes on the Capitol steps. Hoar argues against government interference in industry while Gray Dems push naval honors for Venezuelan War service and Hog Island station crew. Allen urges special committee to probe police actions at Coxey protest on the Capitol grounds.
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Justice O'Brien Ima
Kaye
Attoney General
New York State
Central Stamping Company
Yne Ordnatee
Sandy Sook Proving Grounds
Tke Borchkiss
Dri Lehrovde
Muscha-Nordenftldt
Seabury Am Sponsel
Mystic
Conn
Jol ‘Uyler
Park
Rawiser Pros
Brooklyn
Gonvy Island
Pic
S.C. Akely Limber Company
Itasce County
Min
Itasca Lumber Company
Rawsey County
Akely
Tusca Company
Washington
Gear
Towa
Senate
Allison
Tate
Allen
Capitol
Soutter
Hoar
Gray
Dem. del
Og Roux
Walker
Rufus Troy
Navy
Venexuela
Hog Island
Van
Spain
Afr
Nebraska
Ohio
Coxey
Turbulent Navy Debate Over Colonization Charges
In the senate Naval Affairs debate chaired by Secretary Chandler, Mr. Cummings pressed revived charges against the Robeson regime. The session grew acrimonious with charges and counter charges of colonization in the Mary yards, as evening moved to private bills and postponed deliberations.
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Raince
Chandler
Cummings
Naval Affairs Committee
Robeson
Mary Yards
Return to Home: Wild Geese and Local Illness Report
A local note reflects on wild geese returning home and tradition, followed by aWisconsin item dated May 10. The board discussed schools again as another scarlet fever death occurred and another child fell ill at school.
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Bloower
Wis
Board of Hruth
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Tis
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St Tonis
Matiew M. Tranbull
Chicago
Cohumin
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San Francisco
Tackson
Micz
Bert Tesritt
Manchester
N. H
Bridgeport
Thoritfes
Owen Gil
East Washington
Electric Coy
Nanamo
C. McKenzie
Hirst Bros
Nordor Méleko
Hest Street
Angele ‘Trenno
Iardover
Rbvuard
McDonald
San Francisto
People’s Homey Suvings Bank
Grand
Sutiing
Cobb
Rockland
Mey
Coopers
Guneral
Coxey Abd
Browne
Jones
Law la Carnyles
Wisconsin G. A BR
Virginia
Emma
Charles Graham ‘Terry
Ace
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Lima Toto
Senegal
San Diego
Jay
Maloney
Trindis
Augar Refining Company
Lol
Woods
Ouldies Ab
Fifty-third Street
Clarence C. Hopkins
Grerr & On
Greg Hopkins
Kner & Co
Satyent
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Veren Haute
Ind
Alfred W. Seymour
Osborne & Clarks
Tumber
Minneapolis
Lye
Sang
Tyne
Meadowcroft Bros
Ford
Te Chisao, Burlorton & Quiney Railroad
Chileno
Board of
Bisa
Matuiser
Montreal
Neives Hernandes
Henry Basilium
Nati
Wolutonols
R. G. Dit & Ge
Exyr
Andy
Canada
Bradstrad's
McKinley
Alipa
Sueriniu Ld Rapitet
Mi Aven
Wieve
Huh
Jon
Arkansas
Ghandler
West and Mills
Lunis Brilxe Amt Construction Company
Mississippi
Springer
My. Ox, Donsavtat
Tunnesett
Uvat
Cax
Meiklejohn
Carnegie Company
Lug
Mir
Pendleton
Andre Carnegie
Jeter
Miyy
Grover Cleveland
Wall
Carnegie
Robert I. Brattan
Talbot
Demoené
Schelly
Mosars
Harris
Quay
District of Columbia
Allan
Deffer
Me. Perkins
Tones
New Hampshire
Perkins
Hour
Mills Atone
Boutulle
Congressional News
Beed & Co
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Mast
Hood
Sage
Stapas
Talia
Walters
Aine
James Cox
Centerrilla
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Sglink
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