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Rail strikes sweep Chicago as mobs clash with deputies
In July unrest grows as thousands of striking railroad workers confront state and federal authorities. Deputies and marshals battle crowds at River Island and nearby yards, while railroads report limited movement and consider federal troop aid to keep lines open. Debates spark over armistice terms and employer demands.
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