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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1898
Page
6
State troops sent after a mob attack on a train bringing negro miners to Virden Illinois to replace strikers. Fourteen killed and many wounded as fighting erupts between armed strikers and arriving workers near Virden, about 21 miles from Springfield. Police guarded the mine approach as violence spread through the mining district.
The miners strike began last April over a wage scale agreed at Columbus. Operators refused terms and arbitration, leading to a lockout. State arbitration visits were rejected, stockades guarded mines, and imported Black miners faced hostility amid a siege atmosphere in Pana.
The Virden report notes widespread sentiment against mine owners after a deadly clash. Miners guarded stockades and railway lines overnight fearing a return of imported workers from Springfield. Adjutant General Reece, under Gov. Tanner orders, aims to prevent further violence and protect lives and property.
A violent confrontation erupts when guards fire on miners near a stockade and train at the Chicago and Alton route. Dozens are killed or wounded as militia and federal troops arrive to restore order amid rioting and assaults on workers and company officials.
Private guards and armed soldiers parade the streets as fears mount over the battle between miners and deputies and hired men. The situation remains tense with authorities controlling key intersections while workers assess next steps.
A report notes that officials from the Governor's staff were informed that all arms must be surrendered, outlining enforcement actions and compliance expectations.
State Troops from Pana arrived in Virden at midnight Wednesday signaling peace after a night of threats to blow up the stockade. A skirmish line formed by Capt. Craig cleared the streets as seventy five strikers were gathered, searched, and disarmed.
Operator King of Chicago owner of the Green Ridge shaft at Carlinville served ejectment notices on miners occupying company houses. King has not received rent since last May. Miners are given twelve days to vacate, after which imported workers are to take their places.
A veteran recalls Stonewall Jackson’s campaigns from 1862 including the Shenandoah Valley raid to threaten Washington and delay Mc Dowell, his stand at Cedar Mountain and Antietam, and the Bull Run campaigns. The account details Jackson’s bold moves, Lee’s strategy, and stories of Stuart’s raid and a dramatic Catlett’s Station night patrol.
Fragmented lines show Mrs Diggs fearing her husband plans mischief and an attempt to send her to the seashore for a month. Mrs Biggs asks for reason, while discussion hints at an upcoming separation or trip.
In a Chicago Journal style dialogue Mr Hennessy defends progress and government aid while Mr Dooley ridicules the idea and argues for forced removal of Indians. The speakers discuss voting rights, land, and civilization with satirical wit and frontier imagery.
The Malolos national assembly approved a $75,000 civil list for Aguinaldo, who refused to sail past until troops are paid. Speaker Paglermo’s bid to grant him an office allowance failed amid insurgent insistence on favorable terms before any prisoner releases. The Spanish community seeks prisoner release amid a hard bargain.
Agricultural notes report Misouri and Kansas as the states sowing the largest fall wheat crops. The piece mentions 651,150 horses exported last year at an average of $120 each and notes calf prices around twenty two cents per hundred, with ranchers facing coyote threats as they test methods to protect herds.
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