A Laborer's Opinion Amid National Strife
A July 17 1840s column argues the current labor strike is justifiable resistance to monopolistic power. It laments government siding with railroads and Pullman while predicting mass upheaval. cites wages, dividends, and a Cleveland backlash. Also notes warnings on summer health and parsnip poisonings among locals.
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Wiswenveca
Republic
United States
Pullman
Uncle Sam
Cleveland
Sale of Kennedy's Stage Line Declared Off
The sale of Kennedy's stage line from W F Pearce to Alex Wise has been declared off. Pearce will continue operating his stages on a Mon Wed Fri Kennedy run and return Tue Thu Sat. Debs described as a 96 year old intelligent man with Greek features appears in the issue. Syrup of Figs ad promotes safety and genuine packaging from the California Fig Syrup Co.
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W. F. Pearce
Alex. Wise
Kennedy
Pearce
Eugene V. Debs
American Railway Union
California
California Pig Syrup Co
United States
Causes and remedies of discontent in democracy
The Silver State editorial argues the ballot is central to reform. It warns voters to back principles over party, noting past ballot failures as warnings and urging use of the ballot to secure prosperity and contentment through responsible citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
England
United States
Carlessly
Becaue
Anoth
Curaea
Ihn, W
Precious Stones and the Tricks of Gem Fraud
The Pall Mall Gazette reviews common jewel deceit such as doublets where real and imitation stones are cemented, methods to hide flaws with color in settings, and tests like hot water baths and friction to distinguish real diamonds from fakes. It notes historical doubling, glass imitations, and post South African straw tint issues corrected by tests and careful inspection.
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Law Courts
South Africa
Paris
Berlin
Pall Mall Gazette
Warlike crowd guards Carlin trains and deputies sworn in
In Carlin a warlike mood arose as Superintendent Knapp, Thomas Marshall, and local and federal officials recruited and swore in deputy U S marshals to guard trains. Eleven men joined, to ride out on every train and arrest disruptors, paid five dollars a day by the railroad. The crowds and force drew mixed reactions amid sparse violence and strong opinions on state authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elko Independent
Knapp
Thomas Marshall
Salt Lake
Southern Pacific Company
E. S. Farrington
Railroad
Cap. Palmer
United States
Carlin
Uncle Sam
Nelse Ouderkirk
W. H. Kennedy
James Adams
Morris Brandt
Charles Holland
Eugene Way
Frank Cogswell
E. C. Snyder
Fred McCoombs
J. D. Treat
Marsh Stottler
Notice to Water Consumers Prohibits Open Hose Irrigation
Notice to water consumers forbids irrigating with open hoses and requires use of sprinklers. Any consumer deviating from these rules will be shut off from the mains. Signed by J. Rovao ti, Superintendent W. W. W.
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J. Rovao
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Hall
Elaine Oil
E. Bernani & Co
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
Walding
Kinnan
Marvin
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