Final Struggle in Great Strike Across Railroads
Burlington officials announce a general advance to deliver cars across multiple roads as five thousand engineers and switchmen meet at Gureaco to discuss the strike. Michigan Central yard disruptions ease as St. Paul plans to join Burlington with freight transfers and a large car train move.
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Burlington
Rock Island
Paul
Western Avenue
Gureaco
Chicago
Jeffrey
Illinois Central
Michigan Central
Teleco
Fortuyne
Supt. McCrea
Central
Jish
St. Paul
Colest Burling& Quincy
Chicago, & Northwestern
Eastern Illinois
Chicago & Atlantic
Senate Debates Over Riddleberger Resolution And Bond Bill
In Washington the senate debated suspending rules for executive sessions during the fisheries treaty. Edmunds and Hoarde led a faction opposing Riddleberger with eight votes against. The bond purchase bill faced a recommit vote and was rejected. A substitute measure sought permanent rule changes, including treasury bond redemption and silver bullion provisions. In the House, the direct tax bill was discussed with a late session continuing into the evening on military bills.
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Sense’ Wasuinetos
Senate
Riddleberger
Edmunds
Edmunds and
Hoarde
Committee On College Relations
Iow
Palmer
Booner
Eee
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
United States
Beck
Stewart
Sherman
House
Wasnixcox
President replies to Methodist conference on Indian education
A presidential letter responds to a Philadelphia Methodist Episcopal conference resolution opposing government language policies for Indians and the exclusion of the Bible from tribes language education. The president defends English language education as essential for assimilation and access to broader society.
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M. E. Conference
WashrnecTon
Philadelphia
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Congress considers strike inquiry and reform measures
Reports from Wasuington detail a five member committee to investigate a western strike scene, with aim to propose necessary legislation. Other items include a discussion on tariff reform prospects, a national woman suffrage move, and various political rumors and incidents from Wasuington and nearby towns.
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West
Aare
Kentucky
Atchison, Peka & Santa Fe Railway
Seal
Hat and a Man's Eyeball in a Buddhist Display
A 25 year old blind Buddhist priest, guided by two showmen, sits among props as a hat is borrowed and a dramatic ritual unfolds. At a cue he howls, puncturing the priest's eye with thumbs while an attendant hangs hair on a ball, creating a shocking performance scene.
Sign Warns of Pickpockets Vanishes from City Streets
A Chestnut Street merchant recalls the phrase Beware of Pickpockets no longer seen in the city. He explains how pickpockets exploited the sign by provoking victims to check pockets, leaving valuables vulnerable as the sign faded from cars stations and hotels.
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Chestnut Street
Floquet outlines policy for cabinet and reform path
In Paris the deputy chamber hears M. Floquet present cabinet policy. He urges unity among republican sections to avoid rushing constitutional revision and aims for a stable national organization to secure France’s peace and honor ahead of the 1889 centennial celebration. Ballots for chamber president follow, with Clemenceau leading in the second round.
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M. Floquet
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
United Republican Sections
Endanis
France
Chamber
Brisson
Clemenceau
Andrieux
Deville
Logan and Sheriff Repel Mob at Carbon Strike
Jno A Logan Jr with Sheriff Warner and Warner’s son faced 800 armed Italians and Swedes at Carbon. After a wage cut sparked a two day stoppage, rioters attacked workers. Logan’s group fired over their heads, delaying the mob. One man was hurt. six leaders arrested.
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Jno
A Logan, Jr
Youxesrows
A. Logan, Jr
Warner
New Castle
Carbon
Logan
Tine
More About Chaska Three-Fourths Indian Myth
Prenae April 3. Douglas F. Carlin at Cheyenne agency denies eastern reports that Chaska is well off or related to Rev Handford. Indians describe Chaska as three fourths Indian with mixed heritage, son of a Santee father and a full blooded Santee mother. The piece notes rumors about his wealth and character, and mentions Indian peers’ views on his fate if he disappears.
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Douglas F. Carlin
Cheyenne
Journal
Chaska
Rev
Handford
Abuses in the Civil Service Probe Opens in Washington
A federal inquiry into civil service abuses in city offices begins as Senator Hale chairs a Senate sub committee with Manderson and Hi as members. The group arrives and moves to start hearings on alleged irregularities in appointments and administration.
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Pamapetrus
Hale
Manderson and
Primitive War Camp Inventions And Fashion Notes
A Civil War era reminiscence describes a retreat to Corinth and food shortages. It details primitive camp life, including a makeshift spring bed, a burnt-off dinner, and improvised tents. The piece also notes evolving customs from card souvenirs to dress coat design and sword belt changes.
English Dislike of Fras In High Circles And Beyond
Fragmentary note discusses dislike of the French among English speakers, claimed to be widespread in elite and uneducated circles. Mentions an automatic clockwork device by Bunnell of Bradford Connecticut and includes garbled lines about a poem and a cap in the United States.
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Fras
New York World
A. B. Hn
Automatic Sams Bunnell
Bradford
Conn
Wine Rations Spark Discontent at Congo Station
Dispatch notes rations at a Congo station caused friction as officers argued over daily wine allowances. Portuguese wine consumption reached half a bottle per man per day, prompting store controls and a council decision that altered rations to address unsatisfied engineers and prevent surplus empty bottles.
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Congo
Kachmie
Stanley
The Cooklady's Daughters Scene in a Village Store
A fragmentary dialogue reveals Mrs Ganteel and others discussing acquaintances and fashion at Plush Silk's shop. References hint at social hierarchies and distant living arrangements, with scattered mentions of attire and local gossip.
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