Furious mobs driven back by policemen in strike turmoil
Borrato Aug 17 2 a m The New York Central switchmen have joined the strike with three hundred out Police dispatched to William street crossing as strikers gather Grave fears for property riot and incendiarism feared Reserve police ordered from four Westside stations Strikers from Erie and Lackawanna yards urge desperate action Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg switchmen also strike West Shore likely to go out within 12 hours Lake Shore expected to follow
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Borrato
New York Central
William Street
Westside
Beck
Erie
Lackawanna
Buffalo
Rochester
Pittsburg
West Shore
Lake Shore
Caslig
National Guard
le Valler
Geo. W. Bartlett
Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg
Mr. Bartlett
Riotous Night On Lehigh Valley Erie Lines
Rioting broke out on the Lehigh Valley and Erie railroads with mobs clashing with soldiers and police. Soldiers dispersed crowds near Queen street crossing as militia and police patrol the area. Two strikers were arrested for rioting after a confrontation at the Dingen street crossing. About 1,500 people gathered at Queen street crossing amid heightened tension.
Strikers Clash With Buffalo Guards Over Bridge Toll
Soldiers from the Seventy fourth and Sixty fifth regiments guard the trestle near William Street as strikers clash with police. Captain Kilroy orders the crowd back with clubs while bayonet guards and dispatches keep the mob from crossing. Reports say dozens are wounded and fear of arson on the coal trestle grows as reinforcements arrive and trains move under guard.
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Seventyfourth
William Street
Sixty-fifth Regiment
Seventy-fourth Regiment
Sulien
Kilroy
Lambrecht
Philip Day
Generale
Damer
Comeeny M
Derile
Bors
Checktowaga
Buffalo
Queen Street
Captain Kilroy
Doyle
Alden
Erie
Seni Wee Ees
Derik
Babcock
Howland
Philadelphia
Seventy-fourth
Sixty-fifth
Gamill’s Hell
Lackawanna
Earls Bleroperty
Rhe Cara
Lackawannas
East
Cheetowaga
Damer Atones
Wounded by Cartridges as Guards Patrol Trackage
Burrago Aug 16 Special dispatch reports tense guard duty by the Seventy-fourth and Sixty-fifth National Guard regiments patrolling Lehigh Valley and Erie tracks from Buffalo toward Cheektowaga. Strikers reportedly fired on trains, injuring several soldiers during the morning march to protect a coal trench near the railroad.
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Jam Street
Beck
National Guard
Seventy-fourth
Fox
Erie Depot
William Street
Sixty-fifth
Welch
Eller
Charles Blanch
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Lehigh
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Lehigh Road
Ain
Burrago
Cheektowago
Ean
Lehigh Valley
Erie
Buffalo
Philadelphia and Reading Company
Cheektowaga
May Extend Westward Switchmen Strike on Erie Lines
Rumors said Erie line switchmen in Chicago from Fifty first street westward may strike after Grand Master Sweeney signals. Switchmen await word from Buffalo as trainmen and switchmen have tense history. Wilkinson heads to Buffalo amid mending frictions over possible unified action.
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Caroaco
Erie
Chicago
Atlantic
Dearborn Street
Fifty-first Street
Erie Road
Marion
Ohio
Sweeney
Buffalo
Wilkinson
Order of
Northwestern Road
Adjutant General Porter amid Fourth Brigade Mobilization
Albany August 16. Adjutant General Porter stayed in touch with New York National Guard officers as they mobilize toward Buffalo. He refused to confirm orders or his command authority, citing caution while telegrams show active mobilization and warlike developments.
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Albany
Sperial
Porter
Buffalo
Fourth
Rter
Strikers in possession at Waverly and Sayre
Evurra New York August 1. The situation at Waverly and Sayre is quiet with trains only passenger and milk runs moving. Sheriff Powell is absent, strikers have control, and preparations involve county authorities and potential military support as unions hold general meetings without decisive action.
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Evurra
N. Y
Waverly
Sayre
Powell
Bradford County
Harrisburg
Stephenson
Switchmen strike in Buffalo seen not yet hindering shipments
W I Bowlus of Cleveland, Wabash commercial agent, said the company operates freight lines with Lehigh Valley and runs freight boats between Buffalo and Toledo. He warned trouble may affect lake shipments, while Lake Erie and Allegheny Valley officials denied excursion restrictions to Niagara.
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Buffalo
W. I. Bowlus
Cleveland
Wabash
City
Toledo
Lehigh Valley
Lake Erie
Allegheny Valley
Niagarane
Neo-Union Men Warded for Distribution From Reading Area
A new convoy of non-union workers from above Reading was sent to Philadelphia bound for Lehigh Valley areas with known trouble. Most are veteran railroaders formerly employed by the company. Reports indicate several hundred men have been enlisted along the main line and branches for the Lehigh Valley.
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Reape
Reading
Philaelphia
Lehigh Valley
Miner Strike Report Corrected at Humboldt Mine
A recent wage dispute is clarified as the Humboldt mine halted operations last Wednesday and postponed July and August wages until July 11. Hungarians gathered in town to file statements before a justice, noting no law or danger in the matter.
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Baumor
HazLeror
Humboldt
Iaid Tims
Cholera spread alarms in Austria and eastern Prussia
Reports warn of cholera spreading in eastern Prussia Posen and Silesia with rising deaths in Russia and Austria. Health authorities urge strict sanitary measures caution against unripe fruit and contaminated textiles as officials scramble for disinfection and travel restrictions.
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Beetz
Borram Courier
Prussia
Posen
Silesia
Health Board
Ruhr
Prussian
Common Council
Germany
Austria
Galicia
Vienna
Drasche
Mens Freie Presse
Europe
Tuafe
India
Stettin
East Prussia
Rosana
Associated Press
St Petersburg
Russia
St. Petersburg
Nijni Novgorod
Astrakhan
Trans-Caspian
Caucasus
Don Provinnce
Saratoff
Samara
Simbirsk
Bemob
Starobelsk
Kharkoff
Riofing
London
Exam
Popular Appointment Earl of Aberdeen Named Governor General
Montreal August 16 Special cable advices say the Earl of Aberdeen to succeed Lord Stanley as Governor General of Canada. He is highly esteemed in Canada and popular with Irish residents, having spent months in Hawiltoo Ontario. Lady Aberdeen also active in philanthropy and owns significant Northwest property.
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Montreal
England
Earl of Aberdeen
Lord Stanley
Preston
Canada
Earl
Dominion
Hawiltoo
Ontario
Lady Aberdeen
Lord Aberdeen
Northwest
Fire Devastates Delaware Maryland Village Leaves 300 Homeless
A blaze sweeping about three fourths of the village destroyed roughly 50 homes. One victim burned beyond recognition, while 300 residents lost their belongings. Firefighting reached from Salisbury with limited water supply, delaying containment. Estimated damage begins at 75 000 with potential rise. The town straddles Delaware and Maryland with about 500 residents.
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Delaware-Maryland
Dentmar
Der
Canavar
Salisbury
Delmar
Delaware
Maryland
M Luckies Dark Story of Strikes at Carnegie Mills
Burgess M Luckie of Homestead and Hugh O’Donnell report a dire scene at the Carnegie Steel and Iron Works where riots occur inside mills and militia intervene. They claim non union men are served beer in disguised speak easy venues and guard police accompany river outings to prevent desertion.
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Boston
Burgess M.luckie
Homestead
Hugh O’donnell
Iron and Coal
Carnegie Steel and Iron Works
Carnegie and Frick
Baltimore to Washington Boulevard and Electric Railroad Plan
The Baltimore and Washington Turnpike and Tramway Company proposes a 60 foot boulevard from Baltimore to Washington with a parallel electric railway. Four Baltimore executives back the project which could include widened bridges and freight service. Estimated cost under 15000 dollars per mile. completion within a year, challenging existing railroads.
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Baltimore
Washington
Baltimore and Washington Turnpike and Tramway Company
Baltimore and Ohio
Baltimore and Potomac
Beef Shortage Hits Wilkesbarre Amid Buffalo Strike
Wits Espanre reports the Buffalo railroad switchmen strike cuts Western beef supply to Wilkesbarre. Local dealers have none this week and expect none until Thursday when shipments via the D L & W line resume. If the strike lasts or expands, local supply may grow tight. Retailers say scarcity hurts sales and customers must choose alternatives.
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Witx Espanre
Speciail
Buffalo
Wilkesbarre
Labor Leader Kier Hardie Sends Hundred Pounds to Homestead
J Kier Hardie Labour MP for Westham South Division wires from Loupow Aug 16 that he has given Homestead strikers £100 toward gear expenses, funded by Andrew Carnegie. The note accuses Hardie of acting as an independent laboring man while courting Carnegie funding and courting anti labour criticism.
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J. Kier Hardie
Loupow
Westham
Andrew Carnegie
Boston Labor Unite Plans Homestead Relief Drive
At a Boston meeting of Knights of Labor Central Labor and the Building Trades Council a committee was appointed to visit every labor organization in Massachusetts and solicit funds for Homestead strikers. The group agreed to raise $20,000 for the Homestead men.
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Boston
Knights of Labor
Central Labor
Building Trades Council
Massachusetts
Bannon Nominated for State Senate in Twenty-fifth District
A. F. Bannon was nominated for State Senator by the Republicans of the Twenty-fifth District tonight in Covington Port. The party selection sets the stage for the upcoming election contest in August.
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Covpmesportt
A. F. Bannon
Troops Called Out Face Mob in Turbulent Streets
Soldiers opened fire as crowds of men women and children rioted in Stsburg provoking officers to pursue. A tense confrontation unfolded with armed troops deployed to restore order amid clashes and fear.
Militia and Police Quell Homestead Labor Disturbances
Crowds of 300 to 400 gathered as non union workers faced threats near City Farm and Carnegie works. Major Crawford ordered bayonets fixed. militia moved in but a police intervention dispersed the mob. Later arrests and renewed tensions followed as guards kept watch at the mill yard.
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Colonel Gray
National Guard
Gingher
Frank Tracey
Tracey
Xson-Union
Eighth Avenue
Munhall
Carnegie Works
City Farm
Crawford
Svenne
Littl
Sixteenth
Col Gray
Price
Brislin
Homestead
City Farm Station
Pittsburg
Virginia
Charleston
City Farm Lane
Munball
Carnegie Company
Works
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Lehigh Valley Road
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Delaware and Lackawanns
Auburn
Jamestown
Vonawands
Elmira
Geneva
Syracuse
N Falls
Olean
Cortlandt
Hornellsville
Rerteth
Owego
New York Central Road
Central Freight
H. W. Webb
Ths
Webb Eard
Forter
Waverly and
Hazleton
M’luckie
Tacoma
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Ellensburg
O'Donnell
McLuckiee
Bannon
Senate
Stsburg
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