Labor’s Stubborn Fight Over Court Injunctions
An answer filed by officers of the American Railway Union denies most accusations in contempt proceedings over interference with the mails and interstate commerce. The defense seeks to appeal to the Supreme Court and then Congress, arguing court injunctions overreach federal power while labor groups pledge funds to the legal battle.
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Congress
Debs
Boatner Committee of Congress
Jenkins
American Federation of Labor
Supreme Court
Public urged to boycott Pullman cars in labor address
Debs Howard Kelcher and Rogers of the American Railway Union call for a nationwide nonviolent campaign against the Pullman Company. They urge the public to refrain from riding Pullman cars until the company agrees to fair treatment and arbitration. The statement vows continued protest, seeks to expose alleged injustices, and asks newspapers to publish the full address.
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Debs
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Kelcher
Rogers
American Railway Union
Pullman Company
Pullman
Labor
Humanity
Keliher
Pullman boycott formally ended in St Louis meeting
The Pullman boycott and sympathetic strike were formally declared off at a meeting of the A. R. U. in St Louis after many workers had already returned to their jobs in recent days.
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St. Louis
Pullman
Tillman to Reopen Dispensaries Aug 1 Under Tight Law
Governor Tillman announced he will issue a proclamation to reopen the dispensaries on August 1 and vows to enforce the law more vigorously than ever. He aims to curb violations and ensure orderly operation.
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Tillman
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Nearly a Lynching: Kidnapper Fights Off Pursuit in Chicago
In Curiaco on Sunday evening William Fletcher tried to kidnap his three year old daughter from her mother. He shot Fred Effensier twice during a scuffle, killing him. Fletcher was captured amid ariotous mob action and heavy police escort to the station.
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Chicago
Curiaco
William Fletcher
Fletcher
Fred Effensier
Effensier
G A R Meetings Postponed to Coincide with Chickamauga Park Dedication
Cleveland July 24 G A R men in the city have agreed to postpone the Army of the Cumberland annual meeting at Chickamauga for one year to avoid conflict with the Grand Army encampment at Pittsburg beginning Sept 12 General Rosecrans yet to respond Secretary H V Boynton reports that the executive committee except Rosecrans has agreed to the delay to align with the park dedication.
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Army of the Cumberland
Chickamauga
Grand Army
Pittsburg
H. V. Boynton
Society
Chickamauga Park
General Rosecrans
Over a Hundred Drowned in Black Sea Collision
Odessa reports 140 people perished when the Italian steamer Columbia collided with the Russian steamer Vladimir in the Black sea several days ago.
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Odessa
Columbia
Vladimir
Black Sea
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Nationwide Cure
A 100 dollar reward offer asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh as a constitutional disease. The ad states the medicine is taken internally and targets blood and mucous surfaces to build up the constitution and aid natural healing. Testimonials are available upon request from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
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F. J. Chenney & CO
Toledo
President to name two commissioners for Wright strike inquiry
Washington reports say President Cleveland intends to appoint two members to assist Carroll D. Wright in probing the recent strike. Lyman Trumbull of Chicago and Lyman J. Gage are under consideration, with a Western labor interests member and a well known New Yorker also rumored for the panel.
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Lyman Trumbull
Chicago
Carroll D. Wright
Lyman J. Gage
Illinois
Don M. Dickinson
Michigan
New York
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Trumbull
Congress
White House
Cleveland
Switchmen's Mutual Aid dissolves after treasurer Simsrott defalcation
Grand Master Miles W. Barrett says the Switchmen's Mutual Aid association is dissolved due to Simsrott's defalcation of 820,000. Officers audit books in Chicago, plan to pay about 35 beneficiaries and reorganize this month.
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Switchmen
Kansas City
Miles W. Barrett
Switchmen’s Mutual Aid Association
Chicago
Simsrott
President selects trio for Chicago strike investigation
Washington reports the president has named Judge Lyman Trumbull of Chicago and a prominent New Yorker, plus labor commissioner Carroll D. Wright, to the new commission investigating the Chicago strike. The New Yorker’s name has not been disclosed.
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Washington
Carroll D. Wright
Lyman Trumbull
Chicago
Creston Railway Union Surrenders Charter
Creston Iowa July 24 the local lodge of the American Railway union with about 40 members has decided to surrender its charter and dissolve and has informed A R U officials of the action.
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Creston
The
American Railway Union
Train Annihilates Two Men Near Gallitzin Tunnel
Two unknown men were struck and ground to pieces by a train at the eastern end of the Gallitzin tunnel on the Pennsylvania road in Altoona. No identities or details were provided.
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Altoona
Gallitzin Tunnel
Pennsylvania Road
Fight Over Can Sparks Hospitalization in Stockyards Area
Ten men are hospitalized after a beer dispute in the stockyards district. After drinking together, George Felanka went for more beer and was assaulted by Paul Mogashi, leading to a free-for-all fight with multiple cuttings. None are expected to die.
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CuicaGco
George Felanka
Paul Mogashi
Mogashi
Notice of Blockade Near Yangtse River
The senior consul representing Shanghai consuls reports the Chinese government prepares to block the Yang Tse Kiang near Woo Seun bar at any moment if needed. This notice is served on the Powers. Date noted as July 24 in Longon.
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Longon
Shanghai
Yang Tse Kiang
Woo Seun
Louise Seized by Canadian Revenue Cutter near Point Pelee
The steamer Louise, an American fishing vessel operating between Sanpbusny and Leamington, Ont, was seized east of Point Pelee island by the Canadian revenue cutter Petrel. The reason for the seizure is not yet known.
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Sanpbusny
Ecuador Cabinet Censured as Budget Excesses Revealed
The Times reports Ecuadorian congress censured the cabinet for concealing budget excesses, prompting the finance minister to resign. The senate approved suspending interest on the foreign debt.
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Ecuador
London
The
Times
Quito
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