Rail strike turmoil and federal force debate in Sacramento
The Sacramento scene swims in labor unrest as A R U and Knights of Labor leaders rally behind President Cleveland's troop use concerns. Reports describe rail delays, scheduled mail disruptions, and a debate over federal manpower amid the Southern Pacific strike.
Scabs Not Plentiful in Sacramento Militant Railroad Turmoil
Sacramento reports rail crews scarce as threats deter workers. Dozens of switchmen quit after intimidation by strikers, crippling early operations. Ex congressman Bartine criticizes the disruption while noting political travels and costs. Western Union access blocked at Salt Lake and Winnemucca under strike sympathy.
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Sparks
Busch Hotel
Winters
LePoint
Sparke
Sacramento
Reno Journal
Bartine
Salt Lake
Republican League
Denver
Wadsworth
Western Union
Journal
Winnemmeca
Strikes Plague Southern Pacific With Limited Night Trains
Amid disruptions in California, Southern Pacific runs daylight passenger trains while abandoning all night services. Nonunion crews are scarce, and freight movement slows as Sacramento strike actions intensify. Troops guard workers, a pay car distributes May and June wages, and legal actions seek to free jailed strike leaders.
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Sacramento
Markham
United States
Baldwin
Southern Pacific Company
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Southern Pacific
Odgen
Division
East
Debs
U. S
Dunsmuir
Oregon
A. N. Towne
Edward Jo
San Tongott Valley
Los Angeles
Yuma
el Paso
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy
Advertises Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claiming fifty years of use by mothers to relieve teething pain. Promises diarrhoea relief, stomach regulation, wind colic cure, gum softening, and energy, priced at a quarter per bottle and sold by druggists worldwide. Also touts Hood's Sarsaparilla and Ayer's Sarsaparilla with claimed cures and testimonials.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
O Walding, Kinnan& Marvin
O. Hall
Mrs. Winslow
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F. M. Lee
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Kennedy
Margaret
Nettie McKenzie
Willow Creek
Dele
Pennoyer
Cleveland
Charles I
England
Clevesland
K. of L
Grover Cleveland
Pullman
Pullman Company
United States Army
Olney
Breexe V. Dens
The
American Railway Union
J. R. Severesen
Knights of Labor
LO. O. F
Humboldt Lodge No. 16
J. A. Cochran
N. G
Ancrer
California
California Fig Syrup Co
Jelf
Joan Houser
Hood
Ad-Ii
K. Retnaarr & Co
Ek, Retnarr & Co
Ayer