Labor meeting in Chicago reports death of injured striker
At an open-air gathering of about 3100 strikers and supporters in Chicago on July 8, Patrick Couley, an engineer, died from injuries after being clubbed by Captain Bonffeld earlier that day. Indignation grew as speakers urged punishment for Maya Harrison and police involved in the brutal treatment.
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Perious
Strikers Accept President Jones Proposal In Victory Parade
At a Seaman's Hall meeting on July 7 the strikers agreed to Jones's proposal. Cars will run tomorrow morning on schedule. The Old Men in charge led a victorious parade through the streets, with many mellow over the success.
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Striking Workers Dispute Arbitration Plan with Mayor
West Division Street car company employees pause their strike and form a committee to determine if the Mayor's arbitration plan is fair to the workers. The action centers on how the plan affects the rival side and whether it begins a settlement process.
Refusal to arbitrate fuels dispute at West Division Street Railway
July 6 Com pay refuses Mayor Fructinon's arbitration proposal, inflaming labor dispute with its employer. Supporters of the company vow quick action while critics denounce the stance as prolonging the conflict. The matter contrasts with actions taken by former employers amid ongoing tensions and unresolved claims.
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Wieht Wang
Strikes Ease as New York Mills Report Pay Promises
Reports from New York and Amsterdam say strikers are returning to mills with promises of back pay within a fortnight. Mill proprietors deny advance payments but secrecy clouds fact finding. Brooklyn waterhouse workers linger on strike, while nonunion bosses handle others. Cigar unions near further action as workers weigh wage terms in meetings.
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Hamdoun July Trials Attract Attention For September Meeting
A chaotic report describes Hamdoun preparing for a September meeting amid factional support and demonstrations. A man named Gonoun Mouelanic, arriving from New York, discusses work prospects and a day of wandering before detention and time in a workhouse. Language barriers hinder explanation of his alleged magnanimity and aid requests.
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Tabor
Gulthnore
New York
Ware
Strikers shut down Cleveland iron and plate mills in blast
In Cleveland, July 3, about 1,000 strikers mostly Poles and Germans gathered near the Eighteenth ward iron mills. They stopped workers, roughing foreman Ed Lillie, then moved to plate mills and blast furnaces, closing engines and mills. By afternoon 3,600 men were idle, with a workers meeting held that evening but no decisive action reported.
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Cleveland Rolling Mill Company
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Quiet Day in Cleveland Ward as Rolling Mill Strike Probes
In Cleveland Eighteenth ward all was quiet during a calm meeting. A twelve-member grievance committee was appointed to present issues to strike managers. Report notes potential trouble if managers refuse to address concerns, signaling rising tensions.
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Cleveland
Wiemarcks
Meeting of Miners Premuna July A national executive board call
A notice from the Miners association calls a meeting in this city on July 1 to arrange a possible combined western section. The aim is to unite various associations across the United States under a common national plan.
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Miner's Association
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United States
Aldermen Approve Mayor's Saturday Work Permits Plan
In New York on July 6, aldermen Rae oversee the mayor's roll as the plan to permit mechanics and city departments to work at 2 p.m. on Saturdays during the August months is discussed.
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Rae
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Relative Canning the Bowrow July A Washington capactal
A fragmentary report notes political tensions involving Regiuskica Hide brew and Mrs. Keily amid Vienna unrest. It mentions Braucd and Roginski cooperating to block a policy issue while discussing a monthly rate of one Maus fad dujlurd per minute.
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