Socialist versus Feudalism in Capital City Labor Debate
Washington July 22 news roundtable contrasted Pinkerton testimony with Senator Peffer and others on labor unrest after the Homestead riot. Peffer urged government use of public control or even taking private mills as public institutions to end wage disputes, while Call attacked Pinkertons without offering concrete remedies.
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Washington
National Capital
Capitol
Pinkerton Brothers
Peffer
United States
Senator Palmer
Miinsis
Momestead
Homestead
Peller
Call
Kansas
Pinkertons
United
Pinkertons on the Rack Before House Judiciary Committee
The Pinkerton brothers explain their methods to a House Judiciary Committee panel about Homestead and the use of private detectives. They defend arming watchmen, attest no wrongful acts, and say guards were sworn in only when necessary. The session included Knights of Labor representatives and adjourned with a report forthcoming.
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Peffer
House Judiciary Committee
Knights of Labor
William 8
Robert A. Pinkerton
Judiciary Committee
House of Representatives
Pinkerton
Homestead
Pennsylvania
Allan Pinkerton
Allegheny County
Remployes
Gray
Tng
Chicago
Ater
Kieln
Carnegie Company
Sherif
Chi
Carnegie
Witnear
Wiliam A. Pinkerton
Senate Becomes Less Conservative In Modern Congress
The passage argues the States Senate is no longer a conservative force and the House behaves least revolutionary. It notes chaotic support for wild bills and cites the free silver bill blocked thrice by the House. It mentions Palmer and Peffer as socialist-leaning senators whose rhetoric has not been challenged on the floor.
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Senate
Congress
House
Palmer
Peffer
Unionism on the Increase in New Orleans Labor Push
The July report notes a surge in unionization following June street car drivers strike. The American Federation of Labor gains momentum as more trades join before September 1 contracts. Unions secure higher wages for car drivers and painters and push enforcement of the Sunday law. A central trades assembly may be formed to arbitrate and manage workers’ interests.
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New Orleans
American Federation of Labor
Montgomery marshal shot dead in West Virginia pursuit
Ike Thompson the Montgomery County Marshal was killed while serving a warrant on John Vance in Lafayette County. Vance fled after the ambush as Lafayette citizens proclaimed a lynching mob and Fayette County posted a $1000 reward for Vance’s capture.
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Benton
Slpyer
Huntington
W. Va
Ike Thompson
Montgomery
Lafayette County
Fayette County
John Vance
Thompson
Vance
A Case of Crachy at Braddock
Michael Pendowicz was fined ten dollars and costs for cruelty to his 13 year old daughter. He allegedly beat the child with a stick leaving splintered back and both eyes blackened. Braddock July 22 Special. Summer Resort news feature.
Whip Signals Resign or Stay as British Crisis Grows
In 1882 a parliamentary standoff tests Liberal and Conservative resolve with Lord Salisbury and Gladstone amid reports of resignations after a no confidence vote. The piece notes Peel’s 1834 defiance as a historic parallel while detailing internal party tensions and calls for radical shifts in leadership and policy.
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Coftright
Associated Fuels
Loxpox
Akers Douglas
Lord Salisbury
Giadstone
Associated Press
Post
Scouting Notion of State Origins in Mrs Parlor
Mr Walker secretary of the Indian Currency Association writes to India's Finance Minister. He argues that if the International Monetary Conference fails, a remedy lies in reagreement between India and the United States to stabilize silver values.
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Parlor
Walker
Indian Currency Association
India
International Monetary Conference
United States
War of assassination declared by czar against Bulgaria’s Prince Ferdinand
Beatty July 22. Russian legation dispatches published by Svoboda claim Russia directed funded and instigated every move against Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria. Bulgarian press supports the policy, stating Russians and conspirators were tried at Sofia and a Russia before the war sentence justified. The telegram dated Aug 10 1887 cites usurper confidants aiding removal.
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Russia
Prince Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Beatty
Svoboda
Bucharest
Russian Foreign Office
Prince Ferdinand of
Sofia
Eiaasdieerah
Prince Fed
Consul Ryder on Trial in Copenhagen Emboxment Case
Henry B. Ryder American Consul in Copenhagen stands accused after a family on Amager claims 1000 kroners inheritance was due but only 600 kroners were received. Ryder says he paid 925 kroners and has witnesses and a receipt. Four hour examination followed with the vice consul taking charge pending settlement. Ryder is also suspected of diverting funds sent by the U S government to Danish police for services.
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Copenhagen
Henry B. Ryder
Amager
United States
Ryder
Gladstone Cabinet Pact Sets One Man One Vote Plan
Liberal leaders met to agree on the incoming government’s lineup and key measures. The proposed first act is a one man one vote bill followed by a home rule bill with Gladstone's views noted. Names such as Lord Spencer and Arnold Morley are mentioned for potential peerages and posts.
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Peel
Melbourne
Gladstone
Lord Salisbury
William Vernon Harcourt
House of Commons
National Liberal Club
Guadstone
Loxpow
Las Herachell
Tare
Lord Saac
Lord Roseberry
Forel
Genera Locheddale
Rd Camoys
Lord Spencer
Arnold
Morley
Riots and Exiles Reported in St Petersspurg Dispatch
In St Petersburg on July 22 a law grants police power to remove Jews from villages where they have lived tolerated. Minister Vishnegragsky resigns. The Aralex Governor ordered to deploy Cossacks to quell railway worker riots if they occur, mirroringAstrakhan unrest.
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St. Petersspurg
King Oscar blocks cabinet bid in Norway crisis
Christiania July 2 King Oscar rejects M Stang's demand to let Norway appoint Consuls independently of Sweden and Stang declines to form a cabinet. The political standoff ends with no new government formed.
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Christiania
Oscar
M. Stang
Forci
Wages Cut In Free Trade England
At a Lancashire meeting of the Master Cotton Spinners Federation a 10 percent wage reduction was approved and mills will operate three days a week until the cut is enforced.
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England
Loxton
Lancashire Master Cotton Spinners’ Federation
Times Editorial Foresees Government Resignation After No Confidence Vote
The Times asserts in an editorial that the Government will implement its pre dissolution programme and resign at once following a vote of no confidence, outlining the expected parliamentary sequence and outcome.
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Lowpay
the Times
State of siege declared at Nijni Novgorod over cholera fears
Fearing uprisings linked to a cholera outbreak, the government proclaims a state of siege in Nijni Novgorod. Cholera has appeared at Kosloy and Tamboy, reported as introduced by travelers.
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Nijni-Novgorod
Kosloy
Tamboy
Pennsylvania Exposition Proud on World Fair Efforts
Ex ecutive Commissioner Farquar reports Pennsylvania leads in World’s Fair prep. Pennsylvania’s exhibit is ahead of rivals with the most splen among states. The state building, the finest on the grounds, will be lighted by Westinghouse Electric. Ground secured for oil exhibit. erection pending material shortages.
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Haggissure
Farquar
State Board of World's Fair Managers
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Davia
Clinois
Pennsylvania State
Westinghouse Electric Y
Pittsburg
Lightning strikes Altoona telegraph box fire
A storm drove lightning into the Western Union Telegraph wire box in Altoona, destroying the main cabinet and knocking out both east and west lines. Firemen fought the blaze as the system remained out for several hours, with conflagration feared.
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Atoona
Western Union Telegraph Company
Altoona
Duquesne Men Out as Non-Unionists Strike for 10% Advance
Workers at Edgar Thomson plant walkout in solidarity with home stead brethren, refusing to move wheel or operate machinery. Amalgamated Lodge organizing amid telegram from special dispatch. Unionists seek ten percent wage rise. non-unionists show support.
Edgar Thomson Workmen to Confer With Superintendent Today
About 130 transportation department workers at Edgar Thomson Works held a meeting to seek a 10 percent wage increase in wagon A. A committee was chosen to present the proposal to Superintendent Cosgrove tomorrow amid tensions over reports of planned hiring from other plants to replace locked out workers.
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Edgar Thomson
Brappocs
Transportation Department
Homestead Leaders Organize Amalgamated Lodge at Duquesne Mill
Leaders from Homestead claim to have formed an Amalgamated Association lodge to back a long strike at the Duquesne Mill. About 1,000 Homestead workers are locked out, with only a few attempting to work as security and guard actions around the mill.
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Mannison
Duquesne
Rink
Duquesne Steel Workers
Amalgamated
Carnegie Company
Carnegie
Braddock
Frick Blames Homestead Strikers for Duquesne Tensions
When asked about the Duquesne strike, Mr. Frick stated he had nothing to say except that any trouble at Duquesne would be caused entirely by the Homestead workers. The remark shifts blame to the Homestead strikers amid the labor dispute.
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Frick
Duquesne
Mass Meeting Talked on Beaver Falls Strike
Reports indicate a mass meeting may be held at Beaver Falls to discuss the Allastion dispute. Mill workers and citizens are expected to be invited while mills remain idle and workers have departed for New Philadelphia to seek employment.
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Beaver Falls
New Philadelphia
Workers Stand Firm Against Carnegie Steel Bid
The text records firm rejection of an offer from the Carnegie Steel Company by Jones & Laughlins workers. It notes no men would consider leaving their positions, with return to old mills once a settlement is reached. It also denies plans by workers to quit Oliver Bros. and Singer's.
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Sceors
Connore
Edwards
Hoth
Carnegie
Pinkertons
M. F. Kinney
Equity Lodge
Cornelius Shes
Excelsior Lodge
John Pierce
Monongahela Valley Lodge
Amalgamated Association
Carnegie Steel Comey Bed
Pennsylvania
Jones & Klins
Oliver Bros
Singer's
Kinney
Jones & Laughlins’ Mills
Carnegie Steel Company
Union Mills Strike Efforts Continue at Sharpsburg Mills
Superintendent Scott hunts non union workers to fill positions amid ongoing quiet at Upper and Lower Union Mills Lawrenceville. Scouting detachment counters persuading workers to stay away as mills resume partial operations with machinery repairs and watchful guards. General Manager Dillon claims few non union hires and predicts old workers may return.
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Scott
Union Mills
Sharpsburg
Lawrenceville
Mr. Scott
Thirty-third Street
Cors
Ontelde
Twenty-ninth Street
Pape Terrace
Dillon
Mill workers watch yard maneuver from Carnegie Hill
A crowd of about 30 mill workers used field glasses on Carnegie Hill to observe activity in the mill yard yesterday morning. Major Campbell dispatched guards from division headquarters to clear the hill, and guards remained busy all day keeping onlookers away as the event unfolded.
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Carnegie Hill
Campbell
Staal
Two More Marksmen Captured in Homestead Murder Case
State police report four Homestead men jailed on murder charges after arrests of Peter Allen Sr and Matthew Foy, aided by Detective Morris. O'Donnell and Ross face hearings this morning. a cipher key and telegrams link O'Donnell to the case.
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Matthew Foy
Homestead
Morris
William Foy
O'Donnell
Peter Allen, Sr
Webber
Hugh O’donnell
Hugh Rosa
Fifth Avenue
Allen
Mr. Allen
Carnegie
Marihall
House of
New Foy
Plamalley
Thirteenth Street
Matthew
Pinkertons
Munballion
Peter Air
Foy
Alderman MceMasters
F. T. F. Lovejoy
Silas Wain
T. J. Connors
Hugh O'Donnell
Hugh Ross
Brennen and
Cox
Magee
Robb
Brennen
Mr. O'Donnell
Mr. O’donnell
Hough
Maloney
P. J. Murphy
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Chicago Stove Company
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Rydee
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