Blood of the People and the Philadelphia Traction Trust
A charged critique of the Philadelphia Traction Trust and its impact on labor unrest. The piece describes violence, police actions, court pressure, and political interference as the trust provoked riots to protect profits. It names Mary Devlin and Catherine Conroy among violence victims and cites public officials, reporters, and police linked to the turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Traction Trust
Philadelphia Rapid
Prominent Young Entrepreneur Killed by Special Policeman
The brief and incomplete text reports John Hughes, a 22 year old businessman, killed by a special policeman. Albert Reimss allegedly threw a stone at a street car and was sentenced by Judge Howard Devis, friend of Mayor Reyburn, to 13 months in a reformatory. Hughes supported his widowed mother and two babysitters. The excerpt ends with an unresolved question about a company breaking its word to hired men.
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Patrick Allen
Carr
Albert Reimss
Howard Devis
Reyburn
The Oriental Poo Rooms and Salon Ad
An arcade style ad offers tables and services at The Oriental Poo Rooms with a barber near Pike and Union. A daily cash giveaway of ten dollars is touted for visitors in an area listing numbered rooms and a restaurant setting.
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Daly Barber
Pike
Union
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