President backs federal action as Chicago strike sparks nationwide turmoil
Cleveland and cabinet members discuss mobilizing U S troops to quell strikes across the country. Governors urged to use militia while federal interference remains authorized. Chicago riots escalate as rail unions, Big Four and others halt operations and police clash with strikers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Lamont
Schofield
Olney
Chicago
California
Altgeld
Tilinoia
U. S
U. S. Army
Congress
Ctevenaxp
A. Rt. U
Lake Shore
Nickle Plate
Erie
Canton & Southern
Cleveland & Pittsburg
Syrup of Figs and Mall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claims
An old advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for women and promises genuine product by the California Fig Syrup Co. It also offers a $1000 reward for unsolved catarrh cures with Mall's Catarrh Cure and lists endorsements from Toledo wholesalers West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin. It notes internal use and blood mucous action and cites pricing and pharmacy availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
California Fig Syrup Co
Mall
Drvireists
Hood's Sarsaparilla and health claims in 19th century notices
An assortment of advertisements touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a spring blood purifier, along with claims of energizing tired readers. Other ads promote Elaine oil, Pearl oil, and various groceries while warning water users to switch to sprinklers. Also promotes Ayer's Pills and Ayer's Sarsaparilla for health benefits and proofs of scrofula cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Ayer
Striker unrest and militia stand in California and Nevada
Sacramento reports show militia on alert and strikers occupying depots amid tension over calls for federal troops. Dimond denies further dispersals, Baldwin counters orders and arson accusations loom as sparks of riot fear persist across northern California.
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Sacramento
Sheehan
Associated Press
Baldwin
Los Angeles
Marshal Baldwin
Capitol
Mare Island
Benicia
Melver
War Department
California National Guard
San Francisco
Dimond
San Jose
Santa Clara County
Markham
Garden City
San Rafael
Oakland
4Th Street
United States
National Guard
W. HH. Dimond
N. G.C
Southern Pacific Company
Barry Ballow
W. H. Dimond
Barry Batochy
E.m
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J. Drews
Erie Yards
Valley B. & C
Burrano
Debs
Buffalo
Carcado
Fort Wayne
Miles
Niagarra
Sackett Harbor
N. Y
Pennsylvania
Army
Rock Island Road
51St Street
M. FE
Janus H. N. Wittams
The
Hoop
Pitts
Elaine Oil
Be, Bersuart & Co
J. Roveox
Jep Tf
W. W
Tf. BE. Rersstam & Co
S. P
Oakland Board OF Trade Acs
Oaxtaxp
Board of Trade Directors
A. R.U
H. E. Huntington
C. P. Huntington
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood
Los Axceces
Santa Fe
Barstow
Ross
Harry Johnston
Santa Fe Road
San Bernardino
San Diego
Southern Pacific
Arcade Depot
W. Ravlin
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