Chicago Labor Groups Geared to Patrol Pinkertons at Homestead
Chicago labor leaders organize a volunteer patrol modeled on Pinkertons amid Homestead riots. More than 500 union workers sign on for protection and financial support, while officials stress uncertain motives and insist on lawful action as Pinkerton ties to the conflict draw scrutiny. The body of Pinkerton agent J. W. Kline arrives from Pittsburgh, framing the deadly episode.
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Homestead
Pinkertons
Washington Street
James O'Connell
Building Trades Council
Arma
Pinkerton Protective Patrol
T. J. Howard
The
Carpenters’ Association
Mr. Howard
Pinkerton
Sebbling Menenness
Grand Jury
Schilling
William Pinkerton
Architectural Drow
Fifth Avenue
Tenia
Carnegie’s Mills
Segeier
Pittsburg
Kline
Chicago
Wounded Pinkerton Man Returns Home Under Assumed Name
Brooklyn July 10 A wounded Pinkerton officer from the Homestead clash arrives in Brooklyn. Patrick McKenna of 107 Columbia Street, using the alias Daniel Mangan, is treated for a thigh wound. His wife keeps a dry goods store and fears disclosure of his identity. The real Daniel Mangan explains the switch after a letter of introduction from Alderman Moses Wafer.
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Brooklyn
Pinkerton
Homestead
Patrick McKenes
Columbia Street
Jersey City
Pennsylvania
McKenna
Daniel Mangan
Brooklyn Jockey Club
Mr. Mangan
Mangan
Moses Wafer
Robert Pinkerton
Daniel Man
Butler urges legal action after Homestead riot and Pinkerton raid
General Benjamin F. Butler describes the Homestead incidents as a state and federal concern. He condemns the Carnegie Company for fortifying its mill and hiring Pinkerton men, calls for disbanding the force, and urges Governor Pattison to deploy troops to prevent future violence.
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Bostox
Benjamin F. Butler
Homestead
General Butler
Carnegie
Carnegie Company
Frick
Pinkerton
United States
Pennsylvania
Insee
Pattison
Washington
New York
Brooklyn
Chicago
American Corn Harvester Association Formed in Springfield
The organization unites leading corn harvester manufacturers including McDonald Manufacturing of Bellefontaine and Foos Manufacturing of Springfield with Whitely and Butt companies. Officers are President H. M. McDonald, Vice President G S Foos, Secretary Treasurer H L Bradley. The group purchased Pearson patents to standardize machines and defend farmers from price instability and infringements.
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Springfield
Organization of American Corn Harvester Association
McDonald Manufacturing Company
Bellefontaine
William N. Whitely Company
Foos Manufacturing Company
A. W. Butt Company
H. M. McDonald
G. 5. Foos
H. L Bradley
Pearson
California Fig Syrup Co Promotes Syrup of Figs Laxative
The California Fig Syrup Co touts Syrup of Figs as the universal laxative and urges sale by all druggists. M Gennann of Detroit brings a carload of trotters and carriage horses to Arnheim's sale on Thursday. Ds Wrrr's Little Early Risers promise no griping or nausea and an easy pill to use.
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Californian Fig Syrup Co
M. Gennann
Detroit
Miah
Arnheim
Ds Wrrr
Lord Stanley Declares Canadian Canal Discrimination Issue
Ottawa July 10 Special Lord Stanley closes Parliament with remarks on Canada United States canal discrimination. He notes US complaints about toll schedules harming US ships and goods, cites negotiations, and says a proposed US concession in exchange for Canadian canal concessions was withdrawn. He hopes for mutual understanding to avoid further misinterpretation.
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Ottawa
Ont
Lord Stanley
Canada
United States
Goet Lakes
United Sates
Mastodon Bone Found Near Oskaloosa Well Site
Workmen digging a water well four miles north of Oskaloosa Iowa unearthed a mastodon bone about 31 inches long and weighing 32 pounds. They found a second larger obstruction and expect the complete skeleton of the prehistoric creature. The bones lie at a depth of about 30 feet.
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Oskaloosa
Skunk River
Woman’s reign ends as Bloomington school board elects new superintendent
By a city school board vote in Bloomington 1,900 women helped end the era of Mrs Sarah E Raymond after 18 years as superintendent. Prof E N Brown of Allegan Mich was elected at a 1500 dollar salary, with Raymond receiving 300 more for secretary duties now filled by a board member. Excursion details to Atlantic City via the BH and OER note a July 14 departure with a ten dollar round trip fare and 12 day validity, including Washington City stopoffs.
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Eees
Pinkerton
Homestead
New York
Brooklyn
Bloomincrox, Inc
Bloomington
City Board of Education
Misa Sarah E Raymond
E. N. Brown
Allegan, Mich
Miss Raymond
O. E.R
Atlantic City
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Thoreday
Washington City
Sea
Pittsburg
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Wealth and Legislation Shake the Nation in Homestead Letter
Matthew Marshall discusses market firmness amid gold shipments and Senate bills, then warns that errors in legislative action threaten business. He condemns political meddling, urges stable policies, and notes growing hostility to capital amid Homestead tensions and union conflicts.
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Dispatch
New York
Matthew Marshall
Senate
House of Representatives
Pennsylvania
Congress
George Wood
Albany
Court of Errors
Out of Appeals
General A J Warner Visits Depot on Third-Party Mission
General A J Warner of Marietta traveled to Omaha as a National Silver Association representative to press third party delegates, then returned home unhappy. He denied seeking the Presidential nomination, calling the People's party platform overstuffed with radical ideas and criticizing Weaver as a flawed but capable figure. He emphasized staying Democratic while noting apathy in both parties and that Homestead issues lie outside politics.
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A. J. Warner
Marietta
Washington
Omaha
National Silver Association
People's Party
Weaver
Jefferson
Jackson
Calhoun
Emerald Beneficial Association to Convene in Harrisburg
The seventh biennial convention of the International Grand Branch of the Emerald Beneficial Association of North America will assemble at Pro-Cathedral School Hall Harrisburg with a grand high mass at St Patrick's Pro-Cathedral. Delegations from Western Pennsylvania and Ohio join Pittsburghers, with special railroad rates arranged and J B McMahon in charge of reception and entertainment including a lawn fete and banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Grand Branch
Emerald Beneficial Association of North America
Harrisburg
St Patrick's Pro-Cathedral
West State Street
John Shanahan
Gilson
Western Pennsylvania
Donovan
M. J. McMahon
John & Boyle
J. J. Scully
Hughes W. B. Conway
Greensburg
Frank P. Martin
Johnstown
P. J. Kelly
E T O'Friel
Altoona
Ohio
Henry Waldeck
Warren
Pittaburgers
Pennsylvania Railroad
J. B. McMahon
Greenland
B McGovern
Sylvan Heights
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Madison
van Buren
State
Franklin Streets
Pinkerton Agency
Clerk Street
Carnees Mills
Nema
Union
Railwa
Soie
Canal Street
J. W. Kline
Judson and
Smith
Wabash
Ind
Ben Butler
Popatos
Monty
Opper
Eowin
Womar
United States Senate
House of Depreeateates
Cain
Abel
Western States
Carnegie Steel Company
Palmer
Ilinois
Lfe
Pgrcose
Laird's
Laird
W. M. Laird
Wood Street
Muket Street
Warner
Democratic Party
Alliance
Harrissueg
Emerald Beneficial Association
Klein
Maz Klein
Federal Allegheny
Pri I
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
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Pittsburgh
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