Labor Strikes Across Cities Force Wide Shutdowns
Detroit reports a complete lockout at Pingree Smith shoe plant affecting 600 workers as wage clash over new turning and welt departments escalates. Denver sees eighth hour law arguments shaping smelter labor disputes while Leadville and Pueblo open furnaces. Pittsburgh tin plate mills prepare to close, risking 50,000 jobs. Des Moines ministers strike for higher sermons at state institutions. Cleveland mob targets non union workers as Chicago packers face a mass strike. Wheeling ends with a compromise at the streetcar line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Pingree & Smith
Colorado
Denver
Col
Supreme Court
State Board of Arbitration
Leadville
Eilers
Pueblo
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Des Moines
State Board of Control
Marshalltown
Ministerial Association of
Board of Control
Larrabee
Cleveland
Jennings Avenue
Federal Clerk Mosher Acts On Judge Philips Order
Fort Scott Kansas reports that on June 30 an order issued by District Judge Philips of the western division of Missouri led Clerk Mosher of the federal court to take action. The action follows a formal directive from the district judiciary as part of ongoing proceedings.
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Suec
Onecra Spurs
Cherokee County
Skidmore
Seventh Judicial District
Fort Scott
Kan
Philips
Western Division
Missouri
Mosher
Federal Court
Digestive Cure Advertisement and Local Family Mention
An old advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure claiming complete digestion of all foods. Separately, Roy and Lois Williams, grandchildren of Deputy Sheriff Chas. Williams, return home from a visit with their uncle David Shy south of Smithton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Lois Williams
Chas. Willams
David Shy
Smithton
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Pill Ad
An advertisement touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a faultless cleansing remedy. It claims the pills are mild, pleasant, and free from habit forming drugs, aiding health without weakening the system. Servant-Harker Drug Co. is listed as the supplier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Servant-Harker Drug Co
DeWitt
New Muscogee Hotel Begun by Railroad at Ten Thousand
The Missouri Kansas and Texas railway plans to start construction of a hotel at Muscogee on July 1 with a total cost of ten thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscogee
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway
Move orders left at 412 South Kentucky Street
Instructions specify leaving orders at the address 412 South Kentucky Street when relocation is requested. The note emphasizes using the stated location for all transfer actions and ensuring items are ready for pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Kentucky Street
Great Salt Lake Route Promoted as Transcontinental Choice
Advertisements tout the Rio Grande Western Railway as the only transcontinental line through Salt Lake City with three mountain routes and scenic views. Reduced N E A July rates to California apply via this route with stopovers at Denver and Salt Lake City. Through sleeping cars between Chicago and San Francisco. Free illustrated pamphlets available from Lake Shore & Michigan Southern and agents in Chicago Salt Lake City and Kansas City.
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Rio Grande Western Railway
Great Salt Lake
Salt Lake City
Temple City
Salt Lake
Utah Valley
California
Rio Grand Western Ry
Denver
Colorado Springs
Manitou
Leadville
Genwood Springs
Ogden
San Francisco
E. Copland
Owings Building
Chicago
F. A. Wadleigh
Missouri Pacific Rates and California One Way Fare Notice
Ten daily passenger trains through Sedalia offer wide vestibules steam heat and comfort. Reduced one way rates to California set at 34.30 dollars for San Diego to Redding with proportionate rates to nearby lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia
California
San Diego
Redding
One Way Rates To Northwest Cities
One way fares to Portland Tacoma Seattle and Spokane set at 31.70 dollars. Rates to intermediate points not higher than these levels.
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Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Spokane
Warm rates to cool climates set for summer sales
June 25 to July 11 inclusive offer round trip tickets to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo for 21.55, Glenwood Springs 33.85, Salt Lake and Ogden 34.55, St Paul and Minneapolis 18.05, Duluth and Superior 22.35. All valid for return until October 31 except Salt Lake Ogden which are valid for go days only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Glenwood Springs
Salt Lake
Ogden
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Superiors
Cincinnati Sale Ends July 5 For June Concession
A Cincinnati listing advertises a sale with prices at 16 dollars and 55 cents and offers travel on June 26 27 and 28 with return validity until July 5. The notice emphasizes limited dates and a fixed return window for travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Fourth of July Rates Across Our Lines
Summer sale offers one fare round trip within 200 miles for July 1 2 3 4 with return by July 5. Missouri Pacific lists numerous long distance routes to western and central states with 21 day return, minimum $9.00, several stopovers, and extended returns through Sept 4. Contact Prof. G V Buchanan or Mo Pacific agents for full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Pacific
British Columbia
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Utah
Byoming
Colorado
New Mexico
Arizona
Texas
Louisiana
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Nebraska
North
South Dakota
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Tennessee
Kentucky
Los Angeles
G. V. Buchanan
Mo Pacific
National Educational Association Meets in Los Angeles
The National Educational Association will hold its 14th annual meeting in Los Angeles from July 11 to 14, 1899. The Great Rock Island Route issued a handsome book with views and information on trains rates and routes, available by sending a postcard or letter to John Sebastian, G P A, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Educational Association
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway
Los Angeles
California
Great Rock Island
John Sebastian
Chicago
Rock Island Route Offers $19 Denver Round Trip
The Great Rock Island Route lists a $19.00 round trip to Denver and return for May 16 and 17 with sale from May 15 to 16. Return tickets valid until June 1. Colorado Express departs Kansas City 10 56 a m and Colorado Flyer at 6 30 p m arriving Denver 11 00 next morning. For details contact A H Moffet G S W P A Kansas City US G Hongh.
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Rock Island
Denver
Great Rock Island
Cunerland Press
Lissouri River
Kansas City
Colorado Springs
A. H. Moffet
U.S
G. Hongh
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Walter Baker & CO
Walter Banker & CO. Limited
Dorchester
Mass
P. Brandt Grocer CO
P. Brandt
Delaware Street
U S. A
Potter
P. L. Potter & Co
Ohio Street
J. Waldman
Prop
Chicago & Alton R. R
ST. Louis
ST. Louis and
Kasas City
Chicago & Alton
D. Bowes
James Charlton
Gem Western
Broadway
CAGO
Northern
P. Hoffman
West Main
Third National Bank
Sedalia, Mo
John N. Dalby
A. P. Morey
R. J. Mores
W. A. Latimer
Ass’t
Grms
Fis
J.N. Dalby
R. MH. Moses
Henry W. Harris
D. H. Smith
Mertz
N.H Gentry
Chas. H. McAninch
Samuel C. Gold
Morris Harter
Jas. T. Montgomery
Tin Plate Mills
Wheeling
Norton Bros
Maywood
W. Va
Wheeling Railway Company
Allen
W. C. Abbott
Chicago Clinic
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
Ifs
AP Lyons
Marshall
J A Chettle
Pearl Rolley
Mrs. Musselman
Pleasant Hill
A J. Montgomery
Lutie Smith
C C Rice
Columbus
Warrensburg
W. M. Gallaher
Bryan, Pa
W. A. Alexander
Fidelity and Casualty Insurance Company of
New York
W. A. Wiley
D. McKinzie
Servant Harker Drug Co
E. C. DeWitt &Co
Servant-Harker Drug Company
Jordan Washington
The
Metropoli
Tan Barber Shop
Fleischmann’s
Wagner
Suferior Meals
Isaac P. Lusk
Shreveport
New Orleans
EL Paso
L. S. Thorne
Man. Dallas
E. P. Turner
Gen. Pas
Ticket Agi
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern Ry
M Byron
P Humphrey
J Smith
Fleischmann’s Pharmacy
Remington Standard Typewriter
Yckoff, Seamans & Benedic
Ce Street
St. Louis, Mo
C. Shaper
Missouri Pacific Rates
J. W. McCuary, P. & T. A
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