Railway Strike Worsens Across Midwest Affecting Chicago
Reports to the AP describe widespread strike adoption crippling rail service. In Chicago the Rock Island line and stockyards halt movement while Illinois Central and other terminals face closures. At St Louis the Terminal Association is out and business stalls. Denver and Minneapolis see deteriorating conditions as Debs-led union orders expand nationwide.
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Associated Press
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American Railway Union
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Pittsburg
Fort Wayne
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Chicago and
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Chicago and Western Indian Railway
Erie
Grand Trunk
Santa Fe
Wabash
Michigan Central
Michigan Southern
Rock Island
Milwaukee
St. Peu
Minneapolis
Denver
Freight Blockade Strikes Deep in California Business
The Southern Pacific freight blockade cripples Pacific coast traffic as A R U striking workers halt all trains north and south. San Francisco and Oakland suburban services stop, ferry links fail to bridge the bay, and fruit growers face impending bankruptcy amid stalled perishable shipments.
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Southern Pacific
Pacific Coast
Ogden, Deming
el Paso
Oakland
Alameda
Bay
California
Pacific division strike disrupts Northern Pacific in Tacoma
In Tacoma Washington the Pacific division of the Northern Pacific is not fully tied up as several local trains move. Two hundred seventy five workers at the Tacoma car shops plus 21 freight clerks and 21 trackmen struck. No freight moves. five carloads of mail awaiting departure for the Orient are stranded in yards.
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Pacific Division
Northern Pacific
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Veteran writer praises Dr Miles remedies in Indiana
Solomon Yewell of Marion Indiana a Civil War veteran and writer known as Sol endorses Dr Miles Restorative Nervine Heart Cure and Nerve and Liver Pills. He claims the remedies tone the system and provide solid satisfaction and urges others to try them. Products sold by druggists or via Dr Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana with guarantee and prepaid options.
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Solomon Yewell
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Ramsey County Ex-Auditor Charged With Grand Larceny
James H. Burns is jailed after grand jury indictments charging him with grand larceny first degree. He allegedly obtained 1300 dollars from the Second National Bank and 1000 dollars from the Union National by fraud and misrepresentation.
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Ramsey County
St. Paul
James H. Burns
Burns
Second National Bank
Union National
Switchmen Decide Against Strike At Great Northern Meeting
The switchmen of the Great Northern decide not to strike after a lengthy meeting. Grand Master Niles W. Barrett presided as members of the Switchmen's Mutual Aid association cast a close vote at midnight.
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CuicaGco
Switchmen
Switchmen’s Mutual Aid Association
Great Northern
Niles W. Barrett
Northern Pacific Dakota division workers walk out
Jamestown North Dakota July 2 The Northern Pacific employees struck at midnight and no train wheels turn on the Dakota division every worker including section men is out. The Soo line offers an outlet by freighting 20 miles if not boycotted and traffic remains quiet.
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N. D
Northern Pacific
Dakota Division
Rock Island Tieup Near Chicago Eases but Causes Delays
In Chicago on July 2 the Rock Island tieup grows as over 400 switchmen and yard workers walk out at 7 a.m. Disruptions hit the suburban lines with switches spiked at Blue Island and delays for dummy trains. General Superintendent Dunlap vows new personnel and a quick return to normal.
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Rock Island Railroad
Englewood
Omaha
Blue Island
Dunlap
Passenger Trains Run After Rail Tie-Up Ends
The Wisconsin Central and Northern Pacific tie-up was broken in the afternoon. Westbound and Chicago trains with sleepers went out with normal crews. No Omaha trains operated today.
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Dvuluth
Wisconsin Central
Northern Pacific
Chicago
Omaha
Trains Carry Militia and Cavalry to the West
Two trains with a delayed militia regiment and cavalry horses departed Ellensburg toward the west while strikers allowed a car with two race horses bound for Portland to be attached. Calm conditions prevailed.
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Ellensburg
Wash
West
Portland
Deputies Sworn In After Rock Island Strike
General Manager Egan of the General Managers' association bureau and General Manager St. John of the Rock Island consulted Sheriff Gilbert who then began swearing in deputies. The move followed a strike on the Rock Island road.
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Egan
General Managers’ Association Bureau
St. John
Rock Island
Gilbert
Railroads Pay Strikers in Cincinnati Only Passenger Trains Run
Cincinnati on July 2 reports railroads paying off striking workers and hiring new crews while only passenger trains operate. At the stock yards the yardmaster runs one switch engine with new switchmen, unable to relieve suffering livestock.
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Cincinnati
Northern Pacific Sends Out Local Trains on Weekend
St Paul July 2 A general train order was issued but not fully carried out. Northern Pacific sent a Fargo bound local Friday night and two Saturday trains with regular crews. Wisconsin Central operated some trains but none ran due to crew shortages. Great Northern remained active while Burlington faced switchmen refusals and signaling blocks.
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Tioop S
Northern Pacific
Fargo
Coast
Montana
Wisconsin Central
Great Northern
Burlington
Engineers and Switchmen Tie Up That Road at Chicago
Engineers and switchmen of the St. Paul road halted all traction at 2:30 p.m. Twenty five engines and trains were blocked between Union depot and Western avenue. No wheel moved within the city.
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St. Paul Road
Union Depot
Western Avenue
Will Try to Move Trains in Portland Strike
Portland July 2 mail trains on the Northern Pacific await manpower for morning operation. United States officers authorized to use armed force if needed. All Union Pacific employees are out. no trains running.
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Portland
Northern Pacific
United States
Union Pacific
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for Catarrh
Readers learn that Hall's Catarrh Cure is advertised as a universal cure for catarrh, claiming internal use to affect blood and mucous surfaces. The makers offer one hundred dollars for any failure and invite testimonials from interested buyers. Toledo address given for purchases.
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F. J. Chenney & CO
Toledo
Railroad Union Director Kern Arrested in St Louis
American Railway Union director George P. Kern was arrested on a charge of disturbing the peace, pressed by Terminal Association General Manager Rimsey. Authorities anticipate a graver charge may follow.
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American Railway Union
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Pullman Strike Condemned by Railroad Unions
MISSOULA July 2. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Order of Railway Conductors held sessions and unanimously condemned the Pullman strike due to its impact on Northern Pacific interests.
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Missoula
Mon
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Order of Railway Conductors
Northern Pacific
Red River Elevator Sale Revoked
In Minneapolis on July 2 a sale of the Red River Valley line of elevators to Van Dusen Elevator Co for 150000 was revoked after the bidder sought to sell to old stockholders. The title is now held by St Anthony and Dakota Elevator Co via Minneapolis Trust Co, which controls the system.
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Red River
Minneapolis
Red River Valley
van Dusen Elevator Company
Minneapolis Trust Company
St. Anthony and Dakota Elevator Company
Allan Line Steamer Scandinavia Collides With Iceberg
The Allan line steamer Scandinavia under Captain Gunsen reports a mid ocean collision with an iceberg while en route from Boston to Greenock. A four foot hole was torn above the waterline and the bow sprit and figurehead were carried away after the impact.
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Gulascow
Allan Line
Scandinavia
Gunsen
Greenock
Boston
Prendergast Reprieved Again by Judge Payne
Cuicano July 2 Judge Payne grants a stay of execution in the Prendergast case due to the ongoing hearing. The hanging, set for July 2, is deferred until the hearing concludes.
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Prendergast
Cuicano
Payne
Assassin Prendersst
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Strength Builder
An advertisement urges using Hood's Sarsaparilla to combat effects of heat and minor illnesses and to expel disease while restoring strength and appetite. Hood's Pills are touted as a reliable family cathartic and liver remedy.
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Hood
Giant wheel at Earlscourt Exhibition to rival Chicago ride
The Earlscourt exhibition will feature a gigantic wheel planned to be 280 feet in diameter with a 170 foot tower. It will be 40 feet larger than Chicago's Ferris wheel and is slated for completion next week. Forty cars are to be used, 30 ordinary and 10 special, with capacities of 40 and 30 people respectively.
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Earlscourt Exhibition
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