05 Jul 1894
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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1894
Page
1
A mob of strikers and hoodlums tore up tracks and derailed freight cars on the Rock Island line at Fifty first street just before 1 p m. Police were summoned to quell the disturbance near West Pullman as a bonfire of cars burned nearby.
The Fourth of July in Chicago featured widespread arson against rail cars in West Pullman, as rail unions resist federal troops. Strikes spread to many lines with freight virtually stopped and passenger traffic limited, while prices for provisions rise and industry slows across the city.
President Debs of the A. R. U. says a settlement of the strike on a basis satisfactory to all will be made by Saturday. Troops guard Chicago as unions and managers consider dialogue. Mayor Hopkins has been quietly negotiating to secure a meeting within 24 hours.
A Lowell Massachusetts customer writes about lifelong scrofula with tumors and salt rheum. After years of costly medical care the writer began using a Hood and Co. product and reports marked improvement in digestion and overall health.
Washington July 6 The amended Wilson tariff bill passed the Senate 34 to 39 after a three month debate with a strict party line vote except Hill. Populists Kyle and Allen voted for while Peffer and Stewart opposed. A key anti trust rider was added to ensure integrity in law execution. Hill denounced his party for pledges and country, provoking a gallery reaction.
The Em press of China reports continued Japanese war preparations and rising strain between Japan and China, with Korea urging troop and warship withdrawals from its shores as tensions mount.
A ferryboat capsized on the Thiess river near Med and Tokay in Northern Hungary. About 200 people were aboard with reports indicating roughly 100 drownings. Rescue and rescue operations are expected to continue as details emerge.
Word from St. Paul reports the national real estate dealers convention planned for next month in the city will be postponed to next year. An executive council meeting in Chicago on June 2 failed to reach a quorum, and a correspondence survey showed strong opposition to a 1920 convention this year.
Richard Croker and his two sons returned to New York aboard the Majestic on July 5. He said he was feeling well and enjoyed his quick overseas visit but declined to give further details.
The Supreme Court denied Sabin's petition in a St. Paul filing dated July 5, with no further action reported. The decision closes the case awaiting any subsequent moves by the parties.
The court has cited the motion of D. M. Sabin's attorneys for permission to make minor amendments in their petition seeking the disbarment of J. M. Searles and F. M. Gail.
An elderly German lady traveling on the Willmar line between Minneapolis and Anoka was robbed of 15 dollars and a trunk check. The incident occurred July 5 as the train passed through Anoka. No suspects described in this bulletin.
A Rhodes Mill location in Hinckley Minnesota burned down killing a mill and its equipment. The blaze caused about $10,000 in loss with only charred debris remaining and investigators searching for the cause.
In San Francisco on July 5 United States Judge McKenna bans Debs and ARU members from interfering with Southern Pacific trains, restraining further disruptions.
A Fort Dodge dispatch reports the entire Fourth regiment of the Iowa National Guard has been ordered to Sioux City and troops are en route to the city.
President Debs of the American Railway Union comments on the federal injunction. He says officers have not been served, rejects crossing the bridge before it is reached, and asserts members will not interfere with trains or hire replacements. He emphasizes discipline and that lawful activity by workers ends where company rights begin, trusting union support to prevail.
A telegraphed 11 o'clock order by General Manager Whitman fires 10,000 workers from Northwestern payrolls. The move aims to trim staff to only essential positions across motive power, car department shops, track forces, and station crews from Chicago to distant lines, with offices and cleaners also affected.
In Pueblo Colorado on July 5 two railroad men were arrested by deputy marshals for unknown cause and will be taken to Denver. Deputies struggled to find food as only two restaurants would feed them while A R U leaders urged police to disperse the crowds around the depots.
A passenger train on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad was ditched at Rock Island Junction by strikers. The engineer was badly hurt in jumping, and the line remained blocked by the derailed train.
Fort Snelling may deploy regular troops to support the U S marshal in enforcing court orders and protecting replacement workers on the Northern Pacific line. Judge Caldwell urges rapid use of troops. Judge Nelson consults General Merritt as strikers resist and violence looms. The judge warns that defiance of the court could end civil government.
A Justice Department dispatch to the United States attorney in Chicago orders him to convene a grand jury at once. The action aims to indict Debs and other strike leaders for alleged anti trust violations prior to the omnibus injunction. Officials pledge firm enforcement with no compromise.
In Cariaco on July 5 authorities report no switching in the lumber district and many planing mills have shut down due to lack of railroad cars. The stoppage threatens to throw more than 15,000 workers out of employment.
A deputation of marine engineers announced that local union members refuse to handle freight from boycotted roads. The engineers are United States examined and licensed, and if they strike their positions cannot be filled. The railway union welcomes this development as a strong boost to the boycott effort.
General Nelson A. Miles, head of the Missouri department, recalled from leave to consult officials on the strike situation, departed by the Baltimore and Ohio for Chicago to take command of government troops massed there.
Robert O'Keif and J. B. Rogers two leaders among the strikers were arrested for making threats in Bure Island Illinois on July 5. O'Keif resisted and severely pounded Deputy Marshal Kehl but was overpowered and locked up. Tests were conducted and strikers grew angrier over the wholesale confinement of their leaders.
At the Panhandle sidetrack in Lansing Illinois strikers broke into a freight car and stole 68 kegs of powder, according to the General Managers' association headquarters report.
The Fifteenth regiment under Colonel R E Crofton arrives in Chicago from Fort Sheridan after delays for stock cars and switches. District Attorney Milchrist meets the commander and assigns troops to Blue Island, stock yards, and crossings while other units stay in the city overnight.
Four companies of the Fifteenth Army from Fort Sheridan arrived at Blue Island to quell unrest. Major Bailey leads the troops as Deputy Marshal Logan and District Attorney Milchrist observe. A fireman who refused to back the train was arrested. engines were moved under guard. Arson and threats yield several arrests amid a tense scene.
Engine 579 and Master Mechanic Fitzgibbons lead a train carrying 10 deputy marshals and a corporal’s guard under Lieutenant Jaminson from Blue Island at 10 30 to Morgan Park. They aim to remove a freight car from the track and then clear Forty seventh street while Sergeant Meyers and four privates take position atop the car for potential marksmanship.
Ten deputy marshals and eight soldiers escort train No 4 at the Grand Trunk crossing near Joliet where the train was held. John Buckley, a recent arrival claiming to be a Pennsylvania miner, was arrested by Deputy Marshal Albert Gray for contempt of court in aiding the overturning of freight cars Monday night.
The itemized notes cover royal finances in Spain with Eulalia at Versailles, Gladstone's retirement, Miss Melle Titus passing a New York bar exam, Simonds' 50 years with the Salem cadets, Berry Wall's New York broker role, and a transformed ex king of the dudes. Also listed are a hospital car for Central of New Jersey, Glasgow Herald on Vigilant, Philadelphia mint coinage, Michigan commencement, crickets in Champaign Urbana, Rockefeller gift deal, World’s Fair accounts, Battle Flag Day proposal, Lower Brule band return, ex-president Ezeta’s arrival in New York, Venetia grounding near Scotland, and Medal of Honor awarded to Reuben Smalley for Vicksburg bravery.
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