Chicago Striking Labor Sparks Push Toward Normalcy
Thousands seek work as Chicago businesses restart activity after a week of paralysis. Stores fill with customers, depots report brisk ticket sales, and railroad managers note a gradual return to normal, while Grand Jury probes and union talks continue. militia respond at stock yards as tensions ease.
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Poikera
American Tuiney Union
Varias
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Erwin
Executive Council
The
American Federation of Later
Commission to Investigate Labor Troubles After Strike Ends
President Cleveland plans a 3 member labor commission with the United States Commissioner of Labor as chairman to investigate the strike and related controversies. The panel will report to Congress and not arbitrate, while U.S. troops remain to enforce court orders and restore peace.
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Organized Labor
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Manuston
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Lalor
T. B MecGale
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Ifo
United States
Congress
Thurber
Kyle
Narious Labor Organization
Iim
Ccommitee
S Uch
George on a Rampage at Cooper Union Demonstration
George denounces President Cleveland and federal troops as he headlines a July 12 Cooper Union labor rally in New York City. Daniel Harris presided as George lambasted capitalists, urging impeachment and condemning federal officials amid a vast, vociferous crowd.
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New York
Cooper Union
Cleveland
Henry George
Toory
Daniel Harris
Mr. George
George
Wn Atorm
Hieves
Guorge
Hang von Sacbher
Mr. George Denounces Telegrams Amid Labor Debates
The article notes Mr. George rejecting various remedies and arguing no system would fix the lands mentally changed. It mentions a rowdy telegram from Samuel Gompers in Chicago urging voices to be heard from New York about oil and final steps. The piece questions whether Gompers’ message helps the strike or labor cause.
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Mr. George
Samuel Grompers
Chicago
Inberstould
New York
Labor leaders urge President to attend Chicago conference
A telegram from Samuel Gompers and the American Federation of Labor to President Cleveland urges his attendance in person or via representative at the labor conference in Chicago. The message emphasizes preventing a nationwide industrial crisis and asks for presidential influence to aid working people and citizens.
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Gompera
American Federation of Lator
Cleveland
United States
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Samuel Gompera
Amerivean Federation
Later
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Filotion
Chris Eynane
Leonart
National Wand International
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Neaooiatioius
Labor leaders prepare to depart without concessions
Wiasitxetos July 12 J W Hayes general secretary of uo Kihiehte of Libor T Bo AeGuits and A Wrench on the executive board have been in Washington for three days pursuing arbitration and labor talks. McGuire predicts the railroad strike could last three more months, costing firms money and delaying dividends. Senate considers Senator Georges bill limiting injunctions against workers, while White House maintains commitment to enforcing the law.
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Themiwrns
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Philadelphia
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Mic
McGuire
George
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Senate Judiciary Committee
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Senate Chamber
Clevelaich
Crevevano Hosts Large Christian Endeavor Convention
July 12 reports show a packed Crevevano event as Christian Endeavor managers and many youths fill the city. Railway strikes eased and trains brought crowds, with 40 000 attendees estimated across tent, hall, and churches. President Clark's annual address was read at multiple venues, though he and his wife were absent.
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Saengerfast Hall
Strikes in State Reported in Bolles Statistics
The forthcoming report by Albert S. Bolles from the Bureau of Industrial Statistics lists fifty three strikes in the year. Coal miners in bituminous regions led with thirty four actions among iron and steel workers, carpet weavers and cotton weavers also participated. Total engaged was 50,000 with 17,308 workers affected and an estimated wage loss of 1 806 428 dollars.
High Court Affirms Rockfellow Case Over County Auditor Reform
The Lu zurn e court affirms the judgment in Commonwealth v Rockfellow ruling the act abolishing the county auditor and creating a county controller is invalid for mislabeling in title. The decision upholds the Rockfellow embezzlement sentence and addresses indictment sufficiency and intent questions.
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Luzerne Court
Banker Rockafellow Recommitted After Appeal Decision
Winks Hanan Pennsylvania July 13 Rockafellow a banker convicted on retirement schemes was ordered recommitted to prison for a second term after the supreme court sustained a lower court ruling. The county detective notified him to prepare for immediate recommitment and he will be taken to the penitentiary within days.
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FV. Rockafellow
Criminal Court
Exbanker
Tramp Attacks Widow in Chester Home
A tramp assaulted Mrs. Annie Deavers at her home on Third and Reaney streets, choking her with a cloth and striking her with a china ornament. Neighbors found her with a broken jaw and head injuries. the attack may have left her near death. The event occurred this afternoon in Creaviin, Chester County.
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Creaviin Po
Annie Deavers
Reaney
Escapee Sought as Police and crowd Search
Chances of recovery are doubtful after the fellow escaped. Police and a crowd of excited citizens are scouring the area for him.
Charges Track U.S. Consul in Mexico Case
Reports state Captain William Higar accuses Mr Crittenden, U.S. consul in Mexico City, of misusing money and effects of deceased Americans. The inquiry, led by Secretary Gridham, alleges sharing estate with the late victims and misappropriating a watch, with potential dismissal of Captain Migas. The case remains under investigation with no ministerial response yet.
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Urittunden
United States
Mexico
William Higar
Jesna
Ep Sninte
Gridham
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Midarnaye
Ganeral
Prendergast to Die on Gallows After Last-Minute Appeal
Chicago July 12. Prendergast must die tomorrow as lawyers fail to obtain a stay of execution. Despite pleas and a priest's visit, the court denied the appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court while Governor Altgeld refused reprieve. He is moved to a back room, death watch guards stand by, and his family and aged mother visit briefly before the final hour.
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Aheriff
Defective Armor Plate Fails Under Heavy Fire Tests
Naval ordnance officers fired two 12 inch projectiles at a Carnegie 17 inch armor plate used on the Oregon battleship. The first shot barely affected the plate, while the second pierced it. The plate showed minimal cracking and will be rejected unless future tests improve performance.
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Rebel Engineers Refuse Union Orders At Coal Blockade
Twenty eight engineers from Columbus Mocking Valley and Volelo rebel against Chief Arthuriy orders to work with non union crews. Two trains departed Howking Valley this morning the freight to Athena and a special train with twenty five crew to break the coal blockade at Sleon Ville.
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State fair entries and prizes announced for Ac Me andville
The State fair at Ac Me andville will run from Sep BO to 8 hysters of 4 to YY with premiums totaling 70000. John H. Ticker, 00, a noted jeweler of Dulinstown, died by drowning in the Bwaratara creek near his home yesterday. Albert Woodley, known in Brooklyn and Washington, DC, was found guilty of murder in Pittsburg yesterday after a trial that lasted since Tuesday. The Luckieberry crop in the Pocono mountains is set for a large harvest as shippers begin packing and plan to ship thousands of quarts daily later this month.
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John H. Ticker
Dulinstown
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Brooklyn
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Lnter
Progress in Senate and House Tariff and Appropriation Actions
Senate progress shows five major appropriations cleared with conference talks on tarifs. Republicans excluded from tariff conferences. House reports a strong day with twelve public bills passed including Utah admission and the post office appropriation, now heading to President for signature.
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Military Academy
District of Columbia
Penson
Thess Flattey
Utah
Post Office
Committee On Foreign Wruice
United States
G. F. Watta
Two Serious Ming Accidents In Pittsrox Pa
Two mining accidents occurred in Pittsrox Pennsylvania with serious outcomes. John Lee a 16 year old driver boy at Newton Coil company died after being crushed near quitting time. Michael Carvish a 93 year old Russian suffered rib and chest injuries from a collision between carts. not necessarily fatal.
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John Lee
Newton Coil Company
Lambert Street
Michasl Carvish
Phoenix
Carish
Jealous Painter Attacks Sweetheart in New Haven
Frank Dame, 34, a painter, fought a desperate attack on his sweetheart Miss Georgia Allen in New Haven on July 12. He shot her in the jaw and then killed himself with a temple pistol shot. Miss Allen remains unconscious with a shattered jaw and serious injuries. poison fears loom.
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New Haven
Conn
Frank Dame
Georgia Allen
Rae
Eleot
Miss Allen
Weather Forecast for Friday in Pennsylvania
CLEAR Washington July 18 report forecasts fair, continued warm southwest winds. Warmer in southern regions and coastal areas. Dry conditions persist with no significant rain expected.
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