The Great We Strike and National Turmoil Recalled
A long excerpt recalls the railroad strike sweeping Baltimore to the Atlantic and its disruption of traffic. It blames low wages, unemployment, and rail firms for reductions while condemning violence. It criticizes political figures and discusses loyalty, policy, and the fate of national equality amidst industrial strife.
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Striking Freight Crews Shut Trains and City Tense in St Louis
In St Louis, freight trains halted and embargoes enforced as strikes spread. Mayor Overatolz calls citizens to organize for protection under Gov Smith and generals Marmaduke Cavender Stevenson Noble, with public safety urged. Rail service limited, depots busy, and workers join the protests amid unsettled security.
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Baltimore Riots and Military Clash Amid Strike Turmoil
Rioting crowds flood streets near Union Depot as the Baltimore and Ohio strike widens. Militia reports scant turnout, while workers and women rally, threatening trains and stockyards. Across Pittsburgh and Chicago, explosions of violence erupt with fatalities and arson, prompting mass troop dispatch and public alarms.
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