Labor for Silver in National Debate Appeals to Labor
Representative Hartman of Montana introduces free coinage resolutions in the house backed by major labor bodies led by Knights of Labor and Gompers. An accompanying address urges united action by producers and toilers to regain wealth from the demonetization of silver and resumption at 16 to 1.
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Washington
Hartman
Montana
House
J W Sovervngn
John W Hayes
Knights of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Marion Butler
National Farmers’ Alliance
Henry H. Treanor
Jo Meclulre
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joinera
P M. Arthur
A Rolinson
Farmers’ Mutual Benefit Association
Frank Sargent
F W Arnold
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
John Melride
United Mine Workers of Africa
United Action
Organized Labor
United States
Addrusa
Jefferson
Ianulten
Lack of a Port Impacts Tariff Debate in Washington
Treasury officials repeatedly uncover punctuation errors in the tariff bill as debate continues in Washington. The article notes a mispunctuated clause about articles of foreign manufacture and origin labeling, with confusion over a missing apostrophe and misplacement of words.
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Wasringtin
Treasury
Carliche
General George Wates Elected Union Veterans Leader
Aug 23 Rocuestgexn reports General George Wates of this city was chosen commander-in-chief of the Union Veterans' Union. Elected officers include Deputy commander-in-chief General Wardrop of Massachusetts and second deputy commander General Louisa E. Ellis of Ohio, with Dr. S. B. Bond of Washington as surgeon general.
Cleveland Returns Home As Tariff Debate Simmered In Congress
President Cleveland lands in Washington after a Gray Gables rest period while Congress debates the tariff bill. Senate quorum struggles and party leaders push for early adjournment, with Lindsay of Kentucky pressing for a speech and Republicans guarding the quorum.
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Washington
Cleveland
Gray Gables
Lamont
New York
O'Reilly
Wurhington
Pennsylvania
Congress
Tipton
White House
Thatcher
Crisp
Senate
Chandler
Democratic! Nders
Koytbiicans
Ail Jones
Nevady
Quay
Caffery
Louisiana
Jones
Lindsay
Kentucky
Aly ReDater Deshres
Lindany
Senate clerks flag few tariff bill errors in press review
Washington Aug 23 senate clerks report that most papers overstated errors in the new tariff bill. Only two or three mistakes raise concerns for importers and treasury officials. The issues involve free admission of alcohol in the arts and a missing provision on stamps for lore manufactures. Vivian Barnett son of Frances Hodgson Barnett reportedly recovers from malignant typhoid fever after a dangerous illness.
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Finance Committee
Senate
White
Washington
Land Faantleray
Labor Commission Hearings At Pullman Riots
Michael J. Carroll testified on preventing strikes, urging legalized unions and government rail ownership. Malcolm McDowell described rioting at Blue Island and the injunctions read by marshals, noting mobs, damaged cars, and tense crowds. Witnesses criticized marshals and highlighted Pullman wages and housing as factors in unrest.
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Cuiango
Michael J. Carroll
The
Eight Hour Herald
Labor Commission
Carroll
Malcolm McDowell
Record
Blue Island
Marshal Arnold
United States Courty Junction
Ren
American Railway Union
Qives
Fifty First Street
Thirty-eighth Street
McDowell
United Sates
Roth
L. Wickham
M. K Church
Pullman
Henry
Im Kensington
Rose Sand
Pullen
Kerstoyten
Roseland
Padus Howtes
Witnesses Testify On Pullman Riots And Conditions
A mix of reporters and witnesses describe Hammond crowd violence and deputy marshals handling. Testimony covers arrests, car overturns, and claims of embezzled or misused orders. Pullman housing, wages, and rents in Kensington are debated amid worker tensions and commissions.
Disaster at Hiram Horkemith Engine Explosion
A boiler explosion south of here at 7 am killed Andrew Ross and fatally injured Jilram Dorkemith. Five boys aged 9 to 14 near the engine were severely injured or may not recover, with two other men lightly wounded. The engine and a team nearby were destroyed with debris scattered over large distances. No cause is known.
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Bruox
Ula
Ang
Andrew Ross
Hiram Horkemith
Here
Jilram Dorkemith
Aroma
Andrew Roses
Fragmenta
Explosion Claims Three Men Near BLutwoop City
A boiler explosion four miles from BLutwoop City, Aug 22, killed Levi Boiler and his son Harry of Fumbell Mercer county and fatally injured Logan Mc Elvaine of Wurtombury. Arthur Lenton Mercer owned the planing mill. The boiler exploded with over 900 pounds of steam, blowing the mill apart and sending debris 400 feet away. John Longweil escaped unharmed.
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Blutwoop City
Smith Farm
Levi Boiler
Harry
Fumbell
Mercer County
Logan McElvaine
Wurtombury
Arthur Lenton
Mercer
John Longweil
Zellenople
Tragic double tragedy and wrecks reported in Aug notes
Aug 22 report from Prrrspuagg details Thomas Harper discovering his wife dead and two young children near death from neglect and exposure after a home break in. Separate items recount a Vandalia line wreck near Pocahontas with multiple injuries and a tug boat disaster near St. John’s with four drowned. Additional drowning of a Wyoming architect and companion near Peoria Inka and a grasshopper outbreak across Steuben county end the brief.
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Poorla
Prrrspuagg
Thomas Harper
Eaplenborough
Mt Clemens
ST Louis
New York Fast Express
Charles Coy
Josie Olwell
Wyowing
Peoria Inka
The Mysteries of Life and Nervous Centers
An aged health claim article argues that much disease stems from brain base nerve centers. It asserts chronic illnesses arise from nerve misfiring, not organ faults, and promotes a Restorative Healing tonic as a cure-all. It lists symptoms like headaches and melancholy and credits Dr Mines for discoveries.
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Nore
Jaque
Emmpert Proprietary Co
Chicago
Governor Altgeld Appeals for Pullman Relief Amid Destitution
Governor John P. Altgeld issued a public appeal after findings of severe hunger in Pullman. He criticized William Pullman for failing to aid destitute families, urging Illinois residents to donate through the Pullman relief committee. The proclamation notes 6,000 people, mostly women and children, lacking food, with 1,600 workers still unemployed and relief exhausted after three months.
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Chicago
John P. Altgeld
Pullman
Montay
Illinois
Altgeld
Illinos
Curiaco
Casas
Pullman Company
Hallef Association
Cook County
Pullinap Relief Committee
Kensington
Tile
Bax
Huis Po Atiofld
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Bargent
Gompers
Vives
H KH
Mosely
Imbilin
Mexia
Mexico
Ctadatates
Donnelly
Washivarus
Visinm Barnett
Fauntleroy
Mwann M Burnett
Burnett
Gram
Whum
Eirope
Kngland
Wasmnnes
Sory
Vernuvine
Vesuvins
Stevenson
Washineton
Will and
Clef Clark
John S Mctiwan
Southern Railway
Charlottaville
Jefferson Mavy
Monticello
Union Veterans’ Uojon
Gettihag
Tieauro
Garhale
Onatoto
Henstealls
Demerate
Thom
Leo
Kepul
Wand
Winseros
Congressiona!lcord
Wray
Brosins
Advan
Ostroll
Editora
Atc
Ray Baker
Hammend
Chica
United Bates
Hoemond
Hammond
Neta
H ‘Pt
Herald
KAW DO
Root Street
Roundhouse
Watt Hutton
Tribune
Hine Islm
Cara and Roundhouse
Oritt
Olved
Miles” Dinles
Geo. M. Pulimass
Walt Tikes
Cuicaco
Pallinda
Pallinan
Miles
Army
Debe
Milea
Frank W E. Glover
Michigan Avenue
Pallman Company
Glover
Ilva
Paul E. Hermes
Siix
Hermes Pnd
Mr. Hermes
L. H. Johnson
Hensington
W. R. McKay
Mail
B. H. Atwell
Axel Tundgren
Taisen
Atm
Jenna
Mattie M
Martin
Justus Mowery
Herbert Mowery
Jobo Mowery
Pittman
Alert
Homnee
Wysteries
GuLb
Ohlongu
Bome
George M. Pullman
Humphreys
Atammerien
Macadek
Rene Manna
AEB. CO
Jae
DR. Winchell
Shipman
Fahnestock
National Lead Co
Breyry
Ceravan
L.b.mape
Mitch Avenue
R. H. Trevor
Ama
JAS. D. Addison & CO
la Salle Bt
Chicngo
California
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Rock Island
Clay Street
John Sebastian
Chicagu
Semnentu
Sam
Uncle Sam
Moe
Stech
the Haws Nursery Co
Rochbeaver, WV
Review
Maline
Moline Wagon Company
Moline
Moline Hall
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