Riot and military clash at Hammond ind during railroad strike
The Hammond scene, crossing battles between strikers and federal troops, left Charles Fleischer dead and several wounded. Regulars cleared tracks as mobs attacked trains, with reinforcements from Chicago and militia in action.
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Chicago
American Railway Union
Coicane
Daly
Hammond
Ind
Charles Fleiscuxn
Carpenter
W. H. Caupsent
Victor Eerron
Muss Asa Fiewe
Chicago and Calumet Terminal
Cnicago
Monon Road
Chiowwo
Fifteenth Regiment
Regulara
Reilly
Bartz
Fredericks
Matthews
Advicua
Reguilara
Monon
Monon Mall
State Line
State Street
Énat
Buffalo 10 Be Tied Up By Presidential Order
Buffalo is ordered tied up by President Debs. James Mullican, head of the local American Railway union, received a dispatch directing immediate withdrawal of members and a warning against violence. Officials plan a midnight callout, contingent on events in Chicago and elsewhere and on broader union support.
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Debs
Bufrato
N. Y
Buffalo
James Mullican
The
American Railway
American Railway Union
Chicayo
Udiwua
Ninety Trade Unions Ready to Strike Over Pullman Boycott
Ninety eight trades unions and labor councils met to plan action on the Pullman boycott and American Railway union strike. National chiefs including Debs spoke as the stormy session considered a general strike. over 100000 workers expected to vote to strike tomorrow if the Pullman dispute remains unresolved.
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Trades Union and Labor Councils
American Railway
Pullman
Jabdr Odera
Dots
American Railroad Union
MacBride
Mineral
Sovaringa
Knights of Labor
O'Connell
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Mahone
Carmen
Prescott
Typographical
McKinoniy
Painters and Decoratore
Maeting
Poyote
Debs
Building Seized by Guard for Sleeping Quarters
In Chicago July 6 the five story building on Wabash Avenue between Madison and Waysbington was taken for sleeping use by order of the mayor after the owners O Jevne & Co refused. Colonel Colby enforced possession. Martial law reportedly applied through the night.
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Chicago
Wabash Avenue
Madison
Waysbington
They Were Shot Daring the Bracas of Saturday Afternoon
Shortly before 8 oclock Saturday afternoon the Chicago and Eastern Illinois road attempted to run a train of twenty cars.
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Chicago and Eastern Illinoie Road
Strikes Strain Railways as Relief Funds Donated
Thousands of striking railroad workers demand promised relief as the American Railway Union's 125,000 members see three-fifths out. Debs boasts railroads won’t yield, while funds pour in to aid families on Western lines amid ongoing tie ups from California to Chicago.
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Weat
Northwest
Uulicu
Debs
California
Dirnkwra
Santa Fe
American Railway Union
St. John
Railway Managers’ Association
United States
Chicago
South Site
Compioles
Labor Strikes Dominate New York Meetings
In New York July 8 labor organizations debated a vigorous strike topic. The Central Labor Union held a three hour session led by several speakers denouncing federal authorities and their actions against the strike. The American Railway Union backed the stance and formed a committee to arrange a large meeting to discuss the capital labor conflict.
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New York
Central Labor Union
American Railway Union
S Committee
Striking Workers Arm Themselves Amid Rail Blockade
San Francisco reports a tightened rail block in Northern California as Oakland and San Francisco halt train traffic. Strikers resist efforts to move trains with Winchester armed demonstrators and vow to continue until a settlement is reached with Southern Pacific managers reportedly suspending operations.
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San Francisco
Oakland
Ronning
Southern Pacific
Sicremeoto
Chicago Stock Yards Quiet as Militia Withdrawn
By noon today the stock yards district reported few strikers and the state militia had been withdrawn from pig iron duty. Police were scattered in squads with little to do while discussing the ongoing situation amid a firebug's destructive actions.
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Asion
Illa
Stock Yards
Nanticoke Mine Disaster Toll in No. 4 Slope Squeeze
Fatal collapse in a mine tunnel near Nanticoke leaves three dead and two fatally injured among five workers. Foreman Van Fausen directs rescue as survivors and rescuers struggle amid wreckage. Andrew Adams, Anthony Zennewick, George Hancey, Joe Washelier, and John Zadie are named among the injured or dead.
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Nanticoke
Evan Adams
Rock Map
cruai@l
Anthony Zourzwick
Polahder
George van Fausen
van Fausen
Anthony Zennewick
Evian Adams
George Hancey
Joe Washelier
John Zadie
Eventide Praise Service at Elm Park Church
Last evening Elm Park church hosted an Eventide Praise Service with an overflow crowd. Professor Carter curated a fine program by the church choir including Mia Cros Cin-O'Brien soprano and Mrs O'Brien soloing, plus Misa Dreager and Alfred Wooler among others. readings of Nearer My God to Thee and Concone's Judith showcased a refined musical evening.
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Elm Park
Bormon
Carter
Mia
Kate Crossin-O'Brien
Misa Dreager
Alfred Wooler
Richard Thomas
Basao
God
Constable Dougher Shot While Arrest Attempt Near Archbald
Archbald constable William Dougher was shot in the right side while trying to arrest Frank Morrow, a burglary suspect at the Ontario and Western depot. Morrow fled to his brother in law’s home. Dougher and two other officers were nearby when a volley erupted. The shooting, possibly caused by either party or an accidental discharge, left Dougher recovering at home as investigators weigh competing accounts of the incident.
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Morrow
Dougher
van Doren
Savcus
Dougler
Bie
Bois
Essily
Jermyo
Boy Found Wandering Streets From Wilkes-Barre
Yesterday at about 1 AM Officer Metutzer found Clarence McGinnis a nine year old boy roaming for a week he had been left in the care of his uncle in Wilkes-Barre and ran away to Dayton Ohio. He was detained at the central station until Chief Simpson learned his origin and that he had been at Hillside Home where he will be returned to the home today by Superintendent Byemer.
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Metutzer
Central Station
Clarence McGinnis
Wilkes-Barre
Dayton
Hillside
Wilkés-Barre
Ecwo
Byemer
Cheap Trip in Three States from New York to Buffalo
Lehigh Valley Railroad issues an attractive summer outing pamphlet titled In Three States. The book showcases tinited lithographs of scenery between New York and Buffalo with a readable story, offered for fifteen cents. Send stamps or payment to Courles S. Lee in Philadelphia for a copy.
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Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
New York
Buffalo
Lee
Mob of 2000 miners march toward Lavalle in Ottawa
July 8 Ottawa reports a feverish scene as a 2000 strong mob of miners looted Spring Valley stores and moves toward Lavalle to destroy other company property. Sheriff Taylor and about sixty deputies boarded a special Rock Island train to Lasalle to intercept them.
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Ottawa
Spring Valley
Lavalle
Cowl Company
Taylor
Aroun
Rock Island
Lasalle
Zimmerman Dominates Chantilly Match in Europe Race
In Paris on July 8, A. A. Zimmerman defeated A. C. Edwards in the match for 9,500 frames after three heats on a three kilometre course. Crooka, the American woman, finished second in the Chantilly prize race. The final heat was omitted, and two heats covered one and two kilometre segments respectively.
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Europe
Paris
Crooka
Wooalman
A. A. Zimmerman
A. C. Hdwards
Aide
Zimmerman
Strange Death of Mrs Paul in Hemlock Hollow
A coroner jury in Hemlock Hollow returns a peculiar verdict on the death of Mrs Caroling Paul. She died after being reportedly coerced by ex minister Rev John W Burrison who she had fallen under influence of. The trial reveals essays of manipulation and a letter signed in German denying self harm.
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John W. Uurrisop
Methodist Church
Harrison
Jacob Everly
Paul
Supreme Court
Everly
Arrison
Mrs. Paul
Costa
Mra. Paul
Hemlock Hollow
Turbulent Polanders disrupt service at St Marys Polish Church
About seventy five Polish worshippers protested inside and outside the St Marys Polish Catholic Church in Reaping Pa on July 8 demanding arbitration over parish leadership. Father Januskiewiz fled to the parsonage as the crowd grew and police were summoned. no injuries reported. The clash echoes two years of ongoing strife between rival factions over church control.
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Reaping
St Mary's
Janusklewiek
Chrodhlal
Januskiewiz
Corbett Arrives in Dublin to Warm Welcome
Pugilist James J. Corbett lands in Dublin on July 8 to a huge crowd. Thousands greet him at the station and carry him by supporters to his hotel. He is cheered loudly as he speaks from the hotel balcony.
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Dublin I
James J. Corbett
Dupin
Fire damages house on 1320 Stone Avenue
An early hours fire at Nicholas Price’s residence on 1320 Stone Avenue started by a match dropped on the floor after lighting a lamp. An alarm from box 57 got extinguishing the flames without fire company aid. damage described as slight.
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Aus
Nicholas Price
Stone Avenue
John Edwardkouki
Weather forecast for Pennsylvania regions
Forecast for Pennsylvania areas calls for fair skies with rising temperatures. North winds will shift and gentle warmth will spread, notably in northern portions as the day progresses.
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Washington
Paereau
Sautern Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Cass
Service and Komfort Shoes Shine for Summer Colors and Black
The offer highlights our Service and Komfort Shoes as the season’s best choice in colors and black. The line emphasizes style and comfort for summer wear.
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