Coxey's Commonweal Army Theme Captures Capitol Crowd
Washington May 2 The Coxey commonweal army march from Mansfield Easter Sunday ended in a police interruption before the Capitol. General Coxey addressed a camp on the grounds while Marshal Browne slept in a cell. Police cleared the shrubbery as Browne and Coxey led a late procession to the Capitol steps, with clashes and a brief riot quelled without injuries. Coxey secured a one day license for his camp and vowed no further speeches at the capital. Prominent citizen Norman Boarman dies at Lyons. Kentucky miners join the national strike affecting Music and nearby mines.
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Randall Starts Out in Hwave Coxey March To Washington
A mixed crowd of 600 loaves of bread and hundreds of pounds of corned beef accompanied General Randall as his Coxeyite march moved from Hawson Street and North avenue. Police led the column of about 450 traveling toward Washington amid weather warnings and ceremonial carriages. The parade featured General Randall in a black cape, Dr Groor in white with two girls, and a front carriage with flags and bunting. The route stretched through Hawsen Street to Lake and Maghager avenues and beyond.
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Kellys Army Faces Starvation as Iowa Train Demand Fails
May 8 Des Moines Iowa Kellys army loses hope for a train and faces hunger as stock car and rate offers are refused. Labor groups plan a dawn march to the state capitol to demand Governor Jackson secure transport. Debs Sovereign dispute noted. Governor unsure and cautious about potential Omaha demonstration.
Des Moines Rally Aims to Train Kelly Army at Reduced Rates
General Master Workman Sovereign arrived in Des Moines to pressure railroads and the Knights of Labor to provide transport for Kelly's army. He warned that if a train cannot be secured for money, drastic measures would be used to ensure the army rides Iowa roads. Meetings in Des Moines heard speeches from Weaver, Speed, and others as Sovereign urged support and a labor assembly date was set.
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Colonel Speed
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Ien Weaver
Col Speed
Trade and Labor Assembly
Citizens Hold Mass Meeting at Opera House in Ashion
Amass meeting at the opera house demonstrated strong belief in the constitutional right to petition Congress. Funds will be sent to Congressman Hell to pass to Coxey for financing the army of pace.
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Agrarian murder shocks County Antrim farmer
BELFAST May 4 A farmer named Gardiner was shot dead while seated at a kitchen window at his farmhouse in Hallibavinteck County Antrim with investigators suspecting agrarian motives One of Gardiner's neighbors has been arrested on suspicion. NFAASKA CITY May 8 Rev George and Alexander editor of the Syacurs Journal Neb is dead aged 61. He was a known newspaper man in the state and high in Masonry circles.
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George W Abell
the Sun
University of Maryland
Coxey and Jones Face Trial In Washington Crackdown
May 3. Coxey and Jones, leaders of the populist movement, prepare for trial before Judge Miller on federal charges. They are defended by a wide array of populist lawyers including Pence, Baker, Boen, and Adjutant General Yaraney. Coxey decries the bail regime as unconstitutional while witnesses and supporters, including Samuel Gompers, crowd the hotel scene.
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Capitol
Illinois Miners Strike Spreads Across Coal Districts
Belleville miners march on Glen Carbon and Edwardsville areas as part of a broad action against Madison Consolidated coal employers. About 377 of 800 Collinsville turnout join the strike alongside Mt Olive and Staunton workers, while Collinsville and Consolidated Coal keep some output. Officials urge peaceful conduct as the nationwide movement gains traction.
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Ambushed by Indians in Guaymas engages Torres force
Reports from Guaymas say Yaqui forces ambushed 400 Mexican troops led by General Torres, killing many as the army tried to quell the rebellion. Torres and remnants retreated to Guaymas as preparations and searches for further action followed.
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Indigan
Indiana Ballots Show Republican Gains Across Gas Belt
Indiana municipalities reported sweeping Republican victories with Terre Haute, Goshen, Valparaiso, Kokomo, Brazil, Lawrenceburg, LaPorte, Michigan City, Richmond, Fort Wayne, Plymouth, Huntington, Lafayette, and Jeffersonville electing or expanding majorities for the GOP. Fort Wayne saw a landslide, while Madison and other cities flipped to Republican control in this regional trends.
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Valparaiso
Hokomo
Kokomo
Brazil
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Thiow
Laporte
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Richmond
Frankfurt
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Elwood
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Tronghold
Lafayette
National Balance Sheet Figures from the Treasury
The May monthly public debt statement from the Treasury shows total debt at 1 017 556 970 excluding 619 989 703 in certificates and notes. Interest bearing debt stands at 44 4 880 with non interest bearing at 30 035 500 and those not bearing interest since maturity at 81 Rae 40. Net cash balance in the treasury is 812 507 785 after a $8 552 220 decrease for April. Pension disbursements for April totaled 10 152 350 with ten months of the fiscal year showing 447 447 ...
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Secretary of the Treasury
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Agarent
Senator Stockbridge dies suddenly in Chicago residence
Michigan Senator Francis Stockbridge dies at 63 after weeks of illness at his nephew James I. Houghteling’s home in Chicago. The body is to be moved to Kalamazoo for funeral services Thursday. He leaves a wife, no children, and had lived in Kalamazoo after earlier state service and a U.S. Senate term.
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Stockbridge
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Francis Stockbridge
James I. Houghteling
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St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Breckinridge Favored for Re-Election in Indiana District
In Indianapolis on May 8 Thomas B. Carter a U S treasury agent for Indiana says Breckinridge will be re elected in Congress despite contrary reports He notes a rising tide of support in the district and mentions a May 5 meeting in Lexington to rally in his favor The Blackburn family is opposing him but Carter believes renomination and election are inevitable.
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Thomas B. Carter
United States Treasury
Indiana
Lezington
Breckinridge
Congress
Lexington
Blackburn
Municipal and state election results across several cities
Returns show Smith leading for mayor in Pau with a 1000 vote edge while Davidsou trails Populists as McCards is re elected comptroller by about 30. Dem John Wagener holds a 1000 plurality for treasurer. Two Dems win as Municipal Judge with tights on other judge Hall Thay. Populists gain city controller. Republicans win treasurer. In Denver no Dem ticket. Waite says he will not run for Senate but would accept if nominated. Phon is polled. Mooltan wins mayor in Binghamton by 154 votes. May Day labor marches in New York. Sun editor Abell dies. World’s fair dividend declared. miners in Pleasants district continue work despite notices.
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Rivat Exestemeot
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Smith
Dem
Davidsou
J J McCards
John Wagener
Twoby
Hall Thay
Assembly
Dent
Wright
Reduction of National Labor Does Not Put More Men at Work
Claude Meeker reports from Bradford on the English experiment with a forty eight hour week. At Sanford Tron works 1200 men kept wages at fifty three hours while producing more, with piece and time rates showing a mix of gains and lower pay. Vital metrics suggest steadier, more cheerful workers and reduced wear on gear as hours shorten.
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Bradford
England
Department of Ntala
Sanford Tron Works
Manchester
Lagisisture May Be Called to Aid 2400 Destitute Iron Mountain Citizens
A delegation from Iron Mountain met Governor Rich to urge immediate relief if mines do not resume. They warned preparations may cost 100,000 to shelter 2,400 people through summer and winter. Detroit talks followed with the state relief committee and possible special session with 80,000 remaining in state funds.
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Iron Mountain
Gravernor
Rich
Detroit
General State Relief Committee
Grovernor Alger
Holt
Ventilation Report Reveals Filth in House of Representatives
A committee of experts presented May 2 findings on the house ventilation showing 400000 cubic feet of air per hour rising from the cellar and circulating through gratings serving as cuspidors and receptacles for paper waste. The report notes decay, filth, tobacco juice and weed cleaner on lower floors and urges pumping air from above the hall. Commissioner Lamoreaux and Assistant Secretary Reynolds are mentioned in accompanying notices.
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House of Representatives
Committee On
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Local Business Card Listing Dense with Names and Addresses
A crowded business card style notice lists multiple individuals and firms with titles, addresses, and roles including lawyers, bankers, real estate agents, manufacturers, and officials. The garbled text names SHARLES M ROMER ISCTN, KAKYL VOLLMER, and others, referencing Rock Island County and a post office block area with various enterprises and services.
Train timetables and connections at Ox Ford Junction
Railway schedule fragment lists departures and arrivals from Moline to Davenport and points west and south. Mentions connections at Oxford Junction for Omaha Council Bluffs and Stout City with routes to Chicago Milwaukee and beyond. Includes freight and passenger services with times and stops like Burlington Cedar Rapids and Monticello.
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Peoria Route Schedules East and South Through Rail Line
Train timetable detailing Peoria route eastward to the south and southeast with departure and arrival times, connections between Rock Island and Peoria, through tickets, and agent contact info R Stockhouse F H Rockwell Genset Agent at TK LABE Depot.
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