Gold Strike Conference In Springfield Debates Settlement
Springfield Ill May 20 A conference of central and southern Illinois mine operators and United Mine Workers leaders discussed settling the national strike by agreeing on a competitive wage basis. National President McBride urged action if Illinois operators accept a fair scale, while Consolidated Coal opposed meeting with miners.
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Springfield
Ills
Central
United Mine Workers of Illinois
Crawford
McBride
United Mine Workers of America
Southern Illinois
Operatora
Minera
Papa
Consalidated
Cleveland
Paul Marton
Chicago
Thomas Spellman
Danville
John Lard
Thin City
United Mine Workers
Iinols
Coal train standoff looms as federal writ readies action
In Clifton Locks Indiana the coal train block protests by strikers prompt federal intervention. United States Marshal Hawkins arrives with writ under interstate commerce law and plans to move the train amid feared violence. Indiana troops and likely state guard may be deployed to open routes via Chicago and Eastern Illinois and Evansville and Terre Haute lines. Separately at No 6 shaft Muchakloock Iowa, hundreds of outside miners assemble near the colored workforce, armed, as Governor Jackson and the National Guard prepare for possible clashes.
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Indiana
Chicago
Iowa Oskkalousa
No. 6
Muchakloock
Jackson
National Guard
Indianapolis
Evansville
Terre Haute
Baker
United States Court
Mithews
Offisila
Mil Ta
Clay
Parke
Vigo
Sullivan
Vermillion
Claude Matthews
Wolapore
Thia
Matthewar
W .R. Mrens
Brazil
Danon
Tminera
Atrikers
Trick
Struc-Toons Fron McBride
Yester
Thomas
Havengold Mining Company
West Virginia
Mers
Cripple Creek
United States
Trouble Ends as State Troops Leave Hig Four Mine City
Four companies of state troops have departed Hig Four after the mine destruction by Duquilio strikers. Bailiffs freed, prisoners bailed, and authorities indicate the trouble here is over. The Big Four mine repairs its wreckage while operators are promised twenty five extra police for protection if needed.
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Esthkalia
Dia
Duquilio
Pittinger
Davis
Harraban
Whines Central Railway
Tl Ts Centralis
Chiao
Insurrection in Indiana Seizes Miners and Militias
Reports describe unrest in Indiana with miners facing arrests and a military move to Minonk. Deputy sheriffs and companies from Del Avue and Union engaged mob activity to start coal transport. Calm was restored with few casualties, though tension remained and guards stayed on duty.
Roastraining Order Arrives With Chicago Railroad Attys
W H Lyford of Chicago arrives in this city with a realigning order, secured with Lamb and Beasley, attorneys for the Chicago and Indiana Railroad, in connection with ongoing legal actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trare Hatte
W H Lyford
Chicago, Goers
Chicago and Exastero
Binois Railroad Company
Thia City
Messrs. Lamb and Beasley
Coal Operators Refuse Arbitration in Clearfield Strike
Bituminous coal operators in the Clearfield district will not arbitrate the strike. They decided to send men back to work their mines at once, seeking a cure and ending the dispute.
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Adelphia
Clearfield
Cure
Arbitration Falls Through at Cripple Creek Strike Talk
Cripple Creek mine owner J H Hagerman rejected union demands in a recorded telephonic exchange with Calderwood, strikers' president. The talks centered on all workers being unionized within a month and preferring to employ union members only, with no preapproval of proposals.
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Cripple Creek
Copordice Srixes
Calo
J H Hagerman
Calderwood
Etrik
Hagerman
Fagin School Pupils Confess to Crime in New York
The May court in New York heard confessions from Mendel Mendelovich and Bernard Ragofsky, pupils of Abe Solomon’s alleged Fagin school, for larceny at Central Park on May 13. Ragofsky received a home confinement. Mendelovitch was sent to a juvenile asylum.
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Solomon
New York
Mendel Mendelevitch
Bernard Ragofsky
Mendelevitch
Abe Solomon
Monkey House
Central Park
Ragofsky
Mopdalovitch
Ailver
Gerry Society
Smythe
Ragofaky
Mendelovitch
Miss Jones Wins Piano Contest At Hardie College
At Hardie College on May 28 a $1000 prize was offered for the best performance judged by a competent panel before a large audience. Nineteen contestants from Kansas Texas and Missouri competed. Miss Leo Jones of Plano Texas won with Weber's Perpetual Motion.
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Meénycee Mir
Hardie College
Largo
Kansas
Texas
Missouri
Leo Jones
Plano
Tex
Pete
Weber
Beginning of Liberal Religious Societies Formed Officers Elected
At Instession of the American Congress of Liberal Religious Societies a permanent organization was formed with Rev. Dr. H. W. Thumas as president, Jenkin Livysd Joves as secretary, and Leo Foxtress as treasurer. A board of directors and several vice presidents were chosen. Bennett's army of commonwealers disbanded at Hitawai HaA, Kau with troops escaping by freight tram and planning to join Sanders' command in Kansas City.
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Cricacv
American Congress of Liberal Religious Societies
H. W. Thumas
Jenkin Livysd Joves
Leo Fox Tressurer
Viet
Kau
Bennett
Sander
General Bennett
Gannon
Kausas City
Indiana Strikers Face Gov Mathews Troop Call Over Rail Dispute
United States Judge Baker defers peace duties to Indiana officials. Governor Matthews issues a broad proclamation ordering miners to disband and not interfere with rail movement. Railroads seek federal relief while miners brace for possible troop deployment at Cripple Creek and other mining regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Baker
Matthews
LaSalle
Ille
Cripple Creek
Pana Miners Vote on Strike With 329 Quitting 60 Stay Working
In Pana Illinois on May 81 a miners meeting at the opera house showed 329 voting to quit and 60 to continue working out of 750 Ben. The call was for a joint miners and operators meeting, but operators did not attend. Thomas Haddow presided and both sides were heard before adjournment without agreement.
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Pana
Opera House
Thomas Haddow
Miners Strike Turbulence Across States and Mines
Reports from Denver and Colo Springs describe Governor Waite traveling to Florence to monitor the Cripple Creek miners' strike. Des Moines and Iowa towns send companies to Evans and Muchakinock as Italians and Austrians head to support strikers. Citizens in Colorado urge arbitration while tensions rise and deputies maintain order in Mixon and Covorapo areas.
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Iowa
Oskihbsa
Des Moines
Grinnell
Ottumwa
Evans and
Muchakinock
Seymour
Colo
Cortha
Cripple Creek
Conservative Leader Seeks Restore Silver Status in Broad Speech
Henry Chaplin, president of the board of agriculture, argued for monetary reform and protectionist measures to lift agriculture from a prolonged price slump. He blamed the 1873 monetary changes for price declines, cited wheat price data, and urged restoring prior systems to stop the decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Chaplin
Board of Agriculture
Lord Salisbury
Chaplin
America
Republican Club Convention at Grand Pacific hotel
Delegates from nearly every state district gather as a committee to pick delegates to the national convention at Denver. Notable figures include TFs WV Tracey president of National leagues Peyton Roberts of Monmouth Ills General J H Clarke of the Republican state central committee Charles Page Bryan Elmburet Charles A Raymond Watseka A J Lester of Sproyfield J J Judd and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republicans Club
Curiaco
League of Republican Clubs
Grand Pacific Hotel
Denver
Nels Tfs WV Tracey
Peyton Roberts
Monmouth
Ills
J H. Clarke
Republican State Central Committees
Charles Page Bryan
Elmburet
Charles A Raymond
Watseka
A J Lester
Sproyfield
J J Judd
Dr Ho Mitchell Attacked at St Paul Park
May 28 report says Dr Ho Mitchell of St Paul Park was tarred and feathered and stabbed as six men were arrested. Newberg and associates charged with breaking in and assaulting the physician amid alleged impropriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
By Paul
S. Ho Mitchell
St Paul Park
John M Newberg
Newberg
Harry Newberg
Albert Fielding
Sagor
Lwo Rts
Oxford Accepts Challenge for Yale Athletics
Oxford university agrees to face Yale in an England based athletic contest in July if a representative team can be formed. The offer signals continued intercollegiate competition and adaptation to travel schedules.
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Oxford
Toxdok
Oxford University
Yale
England
Resolutions on Krauskopf Visit to Russia Prompt Debate
Washington May 2 The House will consider a Rayner Maryland resolution stating Russia denied entry to Rabbi Krauskopf of Philadelphia and breached the treaty guaranteeing American and Russian entry rights The measure calls for a demand for treaty observance and severance of relations if Russia refuses Dr Krauskopf planned a visit to study Jewish provinces and Russia restrictive policies.
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le Pilsen
Breckbridge
Washington
Rayner
Maryland
Krauskopf
Philadelphia
Russia
Krauglopf
Tracy
Straus
Cleveland
Gresham
Beck
Hussia
Beringsen
Rayner Sara
Dr Krauskopf
Pine
State Sovereignty Question Sparks Judiciary Debate
Washington May 20 controversy grows in the house judiciary committee over Rep DeArmonds bill to limit federal court power to override state laws on taxation. The majority says the measure curbs federal intrusion, while the minority denounces it as unpatriotic and a blow to federal doctrine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasshigton
House Judicary Committee
Representative DeArmond
Wolverton
Pennsylvania
Repre
Kay
Powers
Stone
Aixlegraff
Childs
Judicial Department
Supreme Court Rules for Illinois Central in Lake Front Case
The Supreme Court decided in favor of Illinois Central Railroad in the lake front case. Justice Field authored the opinion with Justices Brewer and Brown dissenting. The decision held the United States retained the same interest in property as an individual who had granted for a specific object.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Astinuion
United States Va
Hilnots Central Railroad
Lake Front
Supreme Court
Justice Field
Brewer and Brown
United States
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Barden
Northern Pacific Land Grant
Tracey and Bland clash over Missouri convention coinage stance
In a heated exchange Mr. Tracey rebukes Mr. Bland who claims the Missouri convention endorsed free coinage. Bland was warmly received but faced a platform that undermines any hope for free coinage at 16 to 1 while silver sits at 62 cents an ounce. Voorhees introduces a new pension bill in Washington proposing minimum disability and widow pensions of 14 dollars per month starting June 27, 1990.
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Mr. Tracey
Mr. Bland
Bland
Tom Glad
Voorhees
Washington
Senate Voorhees of
Indiana
Bloody Church Riot Ends in Fatal Shootings at Freeland
In Hazleton Pennsylvania on May 28 a riot at St. Casimir's Polish Catholic Church in Freeland left two men dead and several others wounded. Tensions between Lithuanians and Poles over Father Maretas led to a police protected entry attempt and violent clashes inside the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazelton
St. Casimir’s
Freeland
Joseph Duteh
James Gallagher
Jones
Theodore Punday
Victor Tomski
James Traiunki
Peter Yasmask
Father Maretas
Rothur Geass McLaughlin
Father Wisenta
Father Mazotas
Fatal Runaway Accidents Injure Eight in Tazewell County
An April 20 incident beyond the lower free bridge in Tazewell County involved Henry Haines driving a runaway team that struck a cart with Mr and Mrs James A Harris. The wrecks injured eight people, with Mr Harris suffering critical brain injury and several broken ribs. Mrs Harris and Mrs Haines also injured, outcome uncertain.
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Lower Free Bridge
Tazewell
Henry Haines
Ley
James
Harria
Harrix
Cually
Hauora
Harris
Mra Harris
Haines
Chicago and Eastern Illinois seeks court protection for coal line
The Chicago and Eastern Illinois company will ask a U S district court in Indianapolis for protection under the interstate commerce act to move coal seized by striking miners fourteen miles north of Lyford. About 80 men are ready to rally to block shipments as the intercity route remains at stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenke Haute
Lod
Chicago and Eastern Hillools Company
United States
Indianapolis
Lyford
Gunfire and unrest across towns as violence and unrest flare
Jolo Kane was shot in the head by Ernest Wolfe in Palatka, Wolfe a German APA member, Kane Irish Catholic, Wolfe under arrest. a month earlier APA agents Dunford and Nix were assaulted for alleging Catholic women and priests immoral, signaling factional violence. May 8 Lucania sets steamship speed records for Cunard with 318% knots per hour average, while John T Hiler is fined and jailed for bigamy in Chicago. Utah unrest as a Johnny Commonwealer march is halted by a sheriff after a warning of firing threats.
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Jacksonville
Times Union
Palatka
Flasaya
Jolo Kane
Ernest Wolfe
Woelfe
APA
Kane
Wolfe
Mane
Dunford
Nix
Illinois Populist Apportionment Case Proceedings
The Illinois Populist petition seeks an injunction to stop the secretary of state from certifying legislative candidates under the 1808 or 1882 apportionment acts. Judge Creighton denied postponement. demurrer argued on population contiguity and compactness, with extensive debate on constitutional definitions and the acts’ validity. The case will proceed to appellate review.
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Springfield
Tus
Blair
Secretary of State
Nlinois
Circuit Court
EB. & Smith
Republican State Central Committee
General Hunt
Chicago
W. J. Calhoun
Danville
Creighton
Demurrer
James M Graham
Tatia
Atake
Graham
Illinois
Delos P. Phelps
Muloney
H. G Jones
Pukerngy
State Central Committee
Maghton
Chedemurrer
Supreme Court
General Kellys Mother After Him
May 20 Mrs. Kelly mother of General Kelly arrived from Minneapolis and will travel by boat down the river seeking to bring back her wander ing son. She is 53, in robust health and intends to take the general with her. Zella Figuring for a Divorce. MUSCATINE In May 28 Mrs. Zella Nicolaus registered here under the name Mrs. Guilford of Chicago at the Hotel Webster. Her husband W A Nicolaus has arrived and the pair consult with prominent attorneys about a divorce. Frank Burchard who was shot by his wife is dead at Huron S D Mrs Burchard has returned and given herself up.
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Howey
Satorarhen
Mea Miller
Kavain
Kansas
Cy, Tex
Joe Guilua
John DD. May
Finwn
Frank Martin
Hrackenridge Station
Tle
General Kelly
Quincy
Zella
Muscatine
Mra
Zella Nicolaus
Mra. Guilford
Chicago
Webster
W. A. Nicolaus
Frank Burchard
Huron, S. D
A Young Girl's Fortune and Nervine Claim
A sketch extols Nervine as a cure for nervousness and movement disorders in a young girl. It claims restoration of use of the right arm, improved appetite, and regular schooling after medical failure, and advertises Dr Miles' Nervine with a money back guarantee and bottle prices.
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Les
Hutt
Ballock
Brighto
Miles
A. Baie
Ccnt
Trains and routes of Chicago, Rock Island and Burlington lines
Railroad time card listing westbound and eastbound passenger trains from Chicago and Davenport routes. It details departures, arrivals, connections at St Paul, Minneapolis, Council Bluffs, Sioux City, and river junctions with notes on daily services and exceptions. It also lists freight movements and specific train numbers across the Rock Island and Burlington lines.
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Chicago
Rock Island
Pacifil
Council Bluffs
Ioand
Denver
St Jee
Rock Island R.1
Washintor da Te
Burlington & Quincy
St L Peorl & Quinny
Bdston Burl
Sterling
Clinton
Savannah
Dubuque
Minneapolis
Cinton
Sterling Mendota
Chicage
St Louie Mail and Pearts Gas
Biatn
BO Neb Pte & Deere
Koaten Madoreie Oeeved
St Paul BC
Unten
Suechum Mendeta
Enhage
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST
North Wai
Pavenport Fe
Abrat
Paul Minneapolis
Mayioketa
Monticello
Minteadta
Iewa
Meee Central Dakota
Omaha
Sioux City
Jachaen
Calinar
St Paul
Oxford Junction
Oxtera Junction
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Fraud Allegations Prompt Court Action in Rock Island County
In Chancery State of Tleeno ts Rock Island County the Moline State Saving Bank seeks relief against Amastah Carson and others. The filing notes a fraud claim and orders appearance the first Monday in September with default warnings and a request for a temporary restraining order and secret proceeding if no response is filed.
Executor's Notice for Edward Steeler de urd Estate
The executrix of Edward Steeler de urd estate in Rock Island County will appear at the county court of Me kUsban in Rock Island during the August term on the first Monday in January year. All claimants and indebted parties must attend to have claims adjusted or settled and debts paid promptly.
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Edward Steeler
Edward Steeler Bate
County of
Rock
Elmete
Rock Island
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