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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1894
Page
3
Broad collection of notes from state papers covering crop concerns including grass shortages and tobacco gains, local crimes such as robberies and arson, weather impacts, political moves toward the Senate, and scattered community updates from multiple towns and newspapers.
In Oakland on July 11 women fear bloodshed as government prepares to operate Pacific roads with federal troops. The Woman's Sympathetic League plans Bartlett Hall as a hospital and prays for jailed or injured workers. They ready bandages and beds at home amid tense reports from Chicago. The piece also notes Argentina’s main exports: wheat wool and mutton.
July 11 reports show the general strike did not take hold in Chicago with only cigar makers and carpenters quitting. Grand Master Sovereign’s call produced little effect here while several cities and industries saw no disruption. In New York the order was rejected and California peaceful. newsboys join the boycott. Debs and leaders arrested on conspiracy charges with bail set at 10,000 each.
In New York on July 9 the Central Labor Union led a three hour meeting denouncing federal actions against the Pullman strike and endorsing the American Railway Union. Resolutions urged worker unity, called for mass demonstrations, and criticized US officials. Knights of Labor and Typographical Union shared sympathy with the strikers.
The piece discusses tariff reform demands by House Democrats, insisting on free raw materials and a sugar schedule to limit Sugar Trust benefits, plus a duty reduction for manufacturers. It then shifts to a Sacramento rail disaster caused by a wrecked trestle near the Yolo bridge, detailing troop responses, casualties, and strikers’ denial of responsibility.
A Southern Pacific train broke a blockade near Sacramento and derailed after hitting a loose rail. Engineer Samuel Clark and three soldiers from Battery L, Fifth Artillery, died in the wreck. Wesley Dugan survived with severe injuries. The accident left one other wounded and the wrecked engine submerged in a slough.
The Grand Encampment of Virginia I O O F met in Hampton with many delegates and strong enthusiasm. Officers listed include Grand Ronis Warden Geo A Walker Fredericksburg and Grand Scribe T V Turney Fort Monroe. Next session set for Portsmouth July 10 1895.
In Norfolk Virginia on July 11 sixteen white street cleaners were discharged and replaced by sixteen Black workers. Prohibition leaders aim to win the negro vote for Congressional candidates, likely solidifying white support for the Democratic candidate.
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