Bayonets and fire tame mob in Chicago street violence
Chicago riots erupt across Kensington Burnside and Grand Crossing as a mob of about 4000 attacks tracks yards and Pullman property. Federal and Illinois troops deploy. 50 freight cars burn. clashes injure at least two, with police and detectives firing own shots. Debs calls for union support while authorities plan dispersed crackdown.
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United States Troops
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Fifty-ninth
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Forty-seventh Street
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Portieth Street
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Ss. Louis
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Onto
Stone
Jefferson Warracks
William Inslier
Stark
Ocean Jail
Hyde Park
Ninois Central Tracks
Michigan Central Road
Hyde Park Station
Ten Thousand Armed Men Guard Chicago During Strike
Chicago July 6 scenes resemble war times as regulars 1200 and National Guard 6000 mobilize. Police forces 2400 available for emergency action, totaling 10000 armed men. Pullman militia guards against mob while 200 freight cars burn in Rollison yards. Railways suffer heavy losses as nationwide strike unfolds.
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Rollison Yards
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Burlington
Hawthorne
American Railway Union
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Paria
Echoes of the Buffalo Strike Turmoil Across Rail Lines
Reported widespread rail stoppages unfold as stock yards workers strike and lines from Columbus to Buffalo face tie ups. Officials deny compromise while martial law rumors fade and Chicago presses panel policy actions. The Sioux City freight standstill eases as passenger movement continues.
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Chicago Inter Ocean
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Toledo
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Sioux Ci
Cleveland's Tart Reply to Altgeld Telegraphed to White House
A second telegram from Governor Altgeld protesting federal troop deployment reached the White House around midnight. President Cleveland replied that discussion must give way to action to restore obedience to law and protect life and property. Signed by President Cleveland.
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Altveld
Incis
White House
Her Husbands Pures Gould Not Stand the Strain and Divorce Followed
A divorce was granted to William B. Thomas of Scott township from his wife Mary yesterday. They married Dec 22 1897 and soon she left home causing repeated separations. Thomas, once a prosperous farmer, moved to Clifford and then Jermyn as financial strain grew.
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Scott Township
Mary
John Gardner
Scott
Thomas
Clifford
Jermyn
Olney Defends Federal Troop Use Amid Chicago Riots
President Cleveland replies to Altgeld telegrams as Olney insists federal forces will enforce U S laws. Army posture centers on protecting government property and interstate commerce while looting and disorder prompt talks of using state militias. Officials warn 5000 regulars may be needed if disorders spread to California and other states.
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Olney
War Department
San Francisco
Thv
Sacramento
Fifth Artillery
Presidio
Preaiilie
West
Schofield
Ens
Chicago
Altorld
National Executive
Reckless Revolver Fire Near Delaware Trains
James Scott was arrested by Officer Moir after discharging a revolver at Delaware Lackawanna and Western trains. He, intoxicated, fired toward trainmen in Railroad Alley until locals intervened. A struggle ended with his confinement at the central station. Later conductor Toomey reported further incidents.
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W. Traine
James Scott
Moir
Delaware, Lackawanna and Weaterno
Scott
Onker Moir
Toomey
Scott Held on $500 Bail After Alderman Hearing
Scott appeared before Alderman Fuller last evening and was held on a $500 bail bond for his appearance at court following the incident aboard the train caboose.
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Scott
Alderman Fuller
Coars
Young People's Christian Union Elects Officers
In Philadelphia on July 6 the sixth annual institute of the Young People's Christian Union of the United Presbyterian Church elected officers. Charles P. Campbell of Chicago became president, Miss Fannie King of Salem New Jersey secretary, William J. Stewart of Paraxus Pa treasurer, James M. Knight of Bart Pa secretary. Rev J A Duif of Chicago named general secretary and gave an address as the convention nears its close Sunday night.
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Jaly
The
Young People’s Christian Union of the
United Presbyterian Church
Second United Presbyterian Church
Elliott
Morning Sun
Associated Reformed Presbyterian Church
Charles P. Campbell
Chicago
Fannie King
Salem
N. J
William J. Stewart
Paraxesus
James M. Knight
Bart
Rey M. G. Kyle
Neaembly
J. A. Duif
Plans for Arbitration Bills Prominent in House Debate
Two arbitration proposals move through the House Labor Committee. Representative Rieler proposes a permanent four member board plus a fifth member added by state governors to settle employer employee disputes with binding decrees. Tawney favors court mediated arbitration for interstate railroad, mail, or territorial cases with optional five member board for disputed matters.
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Kiefer and Tawney
Minnesota
House Committee On Labor
Erdmatin
Pennsylvania
Rieler
United States Commissioner of Labor
Tawney
United States
Territories
District of Columbia
Armor Plate Frauds Probe In Washington Hearings
In Washington on July 6 the special house committee questioned General Superintendent Schwab of the Carnegie Company about armor plate irregularities. He said his first knowledge was in September 1903 and that Frick warned him to ensure proper work and specifications. He denied directing false reports to government inspectors.
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Carnegies Company
Washington
Special House
Carnegie Company
Frick
Comaminga
Quarrel Between McGuires and Wrighte Ends in Damages
Bright Fourth of July quarrel at Daniel M. Wright home between Corneligg McGuire and wife Mary led to Wright’s furniture damage and garden cantiflowers spoiled. Judge Fitzsimmons ordered the couple to pay Wright ten dollars. dispute settled and costs covered.
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Wrighte
Bright
Corneligg McGuire
Bia
Mary
Daniel M. Wright
Wright
Fitzsimmons
Algo
Costa
Freeman McDonnell Arrested for Titusville Murder Blaze
Fred McDonnell aged 18 was brought to the county jail charged with murdering John McAndrew in Titusville on July 4. He was seen near the scene carrying a bundle later found to contain the victim’s coat and vest. Authorities cite robbery as the motive and call the evidence conclusive.
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Fred McDonnell
John McAndrew
Meapvitne Pa
Titusville
McDonnell
Senators Take Brief Pause As Tariff Bill Moves Forward
In Washington July 6 a short Senate session adjourned after an hour and a half, with noon meetings to replace earlier sessions. Debates focused on the tariff bill and three railroad strike proposals while committees readied conference talks. The House Ways and Means prepared for tariff action as other measures, including a greenbacks taxation bill, advanced.
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Senate
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Navy Yard
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Allen
United States
Davis
Minnesota
Mr. George
Mississippi
United States Courte
Judiciary Committee
House
Criep
States
Territories
Treasury
Divorce Complications in Edwards Case Discharged
Yesterday the court discharged a fee request by attorney Charles L. Hawley for 25 dollars in the divorce suit of Mrs. Sarah Edwards against William Edwards. William Edwards’ attorneys Halslander and Vosburg argued prior action in January term 1880, desertion settlement of 1000 dollars, and a 1887 marriage, with a decree prayed by Mrs. Edwards granted on January 8, 1804.
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Charles L. Hawley
Sarah Edwards
William Edwards
Halslander and Vosburg
Edwards
Ed.woble
Aries
Edwarda
Jewelry Thief Spared as Store Left Unlocked
Officer Henry Palmer found the Freeman jewelry shop on Sproce Street still unlocked at 11:40 last night. No theft occurred as curtains were drawn and Freeman returned to find Palmer guarding the door. Freeman thanked the officer for his watchfulness.
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C. W. Freeman
Henry Palmer
Sproce
Freeman
Mr. Freeman
Madison Avenue
Officer Palmer
Weather Forecast for Washington and Pennsylvania
The forecast notes favorable conditions for a Saturday thunderstorm in Washington and Pennsylvania with storms likely. Winds shift from south to northwest as the day progresses.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Service and Komfort Shoes in Colors and Black
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