29 May 1886
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Newspaper
Springfield Globe Republic
Location
Springfield, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1886
Page
1
A verbose ad from Owen Brothers highlights constantly changing stock for men, boys, and children. It promotes suits from $12 to $15, umbrellas, straw hats, traveling bags, and big size and drifted coats, urging buyers to watch daily reports for best values.
Amid chaotic scenes in Chicago and New York, labor leaders and workers clash with police as protests rise over wage talks and workplace rights. Reports describe large crowds, disrupted streets, and calls for stronger protections, with officials urging calm and resolution.
Report from the Knights of Labor convention detailing decisions on permanent headquarters, leadership appointments, and rules for membership. The gathering addresses wage policies, trade unions, and political stances while planning national coordination and acts affecting labor rights. The document records delegates, votes, and proposed resolutions shaping the union’s direction.
A long damaged OCR text describes a Metheelist church meeting with sermons by Rev. Do, references to Bible teachings, and calls for religious duty. The piece notes attendees, speakers, and a Sunday service program, highlighting moral exhortations and communal prayer.
A stream of unreadable OCR text references various figures, committees, and places, including names like Hines Fatncey and Jomt Aheed, alongside mentions of meetings, dates, and roles. The document appears to mix legal notices, appointments, and civic details with scattered personal names and organizational fragments.
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