POWDERLY PROTESTS: Knights of Labor rally to unite unions
The letter from Philadelphia dated May 3 1886 addresses the Knights of Labor response to a March 13 circular. It urges members to denounce boycott efforts and avoid using the order for partisan aims while calling for fair dealing with labor and capital. It notes 400 boycott notices and demands no internal squabbles, pledging to resist factional use of the organization.
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Noble Order of the K.of L. of America
Philadelphia
Knights of Labor
Workman
Blackguard
General Assembly
Beca
General Executive Board
Knights of Labor calls special session in Cleveland
General Master Workman Powderly acting under the general executive board calls assemblies of the Knights of Labor to a special general assembly in Cleveland Ohio on Tuesday May 25 The call cites need for changes to laws governing membership boycott rules strike authority and tensions with trade societies to prevent ruptures within the order.
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Workman Powderly
Knights of Labor
General Executive Board
Order
General Assembly
Cleveland
Ohio
Irish National League leader defends Ireland against Chicago riots
In Omaha President Egan of the Irish National League of America denounces London papers for linking Irish elements to Chicago anarchist violence. He asserts Ireland has no socialistic ties, cites Irish sacrifice for law and order, and targets English prejudice. The piece also reports on Powderly denouncing anarchists and a Chicago habeas corpus case involving Arbeiter Zeitung staff.
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Egan
Irish National League of America
Omaha
London
Chicago
Ireland
Gladstone
England
Master Workman Powderly
Henry Clews and Co
Knights of Labor
Powderly
Herr Most
August
Knights
Jay Gould
Henry Clews
Adolph Fischer
Arbeiter Zeitung
Gerhardt Liziens
Lizzie Holmes
Rogers
Liziens
Holmes
Grinnell
Salamon
Grinnel
Fisher
Fischer
Chiet
Parsons
Zeisler
President Veto Messages Spark Pension Bill Debate
Washington special reports the president sent back a large batch of pension bills for examination. He disapproved two, citing carelessness in congress and urging stricter scrutiny. The vetoes and lecture were praised by supporters as a needed admonition to lawmakers.
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Washington
Congress
House
Major Strait Declines Re-election to Congress
Major Strait announces he will retire from Congress at the end of the current session. He cites need for rest and focus on private affairs after years of service from 1878 with few interruptions. He has no idea who might be nominated to succeed him and expects several likely candidates.
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Major Strait
Congress
Maj. Strait
Minnesota
Pioneer Press
Strait Aid
Republican nominee expected to succeed him
The speaker believes a worthy and competent man would be nominated by the Republicans to succeed him through election, expressing confidence in the party's choice and the voters’ support.
Montana Live Stock Company Plans Montana Stock Market
Montana cattlemen report a feasible live stock market near St. Paul and Minneapolis with union stock yards abattoirs and packing houses. The Montana Live Stock company files articles of incorporation in St. Paul with $250000 capital, listing directors from Miles City Fort Maginnis Milwaukee and St. Paul who will run the venture.
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Montana
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Milwaukee
Montana Live Stock Company
T. H. Logan
Miles City
Mont
W. A. Towers
Kansas City
Thomas J. Bryan
Granville Stuart
Fort Magginnis
Adolph Heller
Robert A. Smith
A. B. Stickney
W. R. Merriam
Ansel Oppenheim
William Lindeke
George R.ch
James R.power
Trade Affected by Strikes
Bradstreet reports a weaker general trade outlook due to partial paralysis of business in Chicago and other cities. About 325,600 workers joined the short-hour movement with 175,000 striking and 150,000 gaining concessions without striking. The New York market weakened early in the week but later recovered. domestic markets remain dull and easy.
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Bradstreet
Sth Iist
Chicago
New York
Kansas City
St. Paul
Death of Alex Gray of Wisconsin noted in Washington reports
Washington Special reports the death of Alex Gray of Wisconsin at his Corcoran street home. Gray long served as secretary of state in Wisconsin thirty two years ago amid the Barghford Barstow contested returns. He later worked in Washington as private secretary to Senator Matt Carpenter for over a decade. Gray, once a Janesville resident, suffered paralysis two years ago. Senator Gray of Delaware is described as his nephew.
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Washington
Alex. Gray
Wisconsin
Corcoran Street
Gray
Baghford
Matt Carpenter
Janesville
Carpenter
Senator Gray
Delaware
Pittsburg Strikes Harm Builders, Oth ers Face Losses
Strikes at Pittsburg cause heavy financial losses to builders and other businesses, disrupting work and increasing costs for projects amid ongoing labor action.
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Pittsburg
The Anarchists and Police Clash in Chicago Riot
A Chicago Special reports police sweep on anarchist haunts with mass arrests and seized arms. Gustave Strange is linked to explosive manufacture and the bombings. Prominent leaders Spies Fields Schwab Spies are marched under guard as investigations proceed.
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Chicago
Gustave Strange
Strange
August Spies
Sam Fielden
Michael Schwab
Chris Spies
Central Station
Polacks
Gov. Rusk
Ald
Rudzinski
Polack
Aristocracy of England Discussed by Badeau in Sun Article
The New York Sun cites Adam Badeau describing England's landholdings and unequal ownership with 7,400 proprietors holding half the country. It notes a vast rent base, a population of 35 million, and noble estates dwarfed by the misery observed among the working poor amid scientific gatherings.
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Adam Badeau
New York Sun
England
British Association For the Advancement of Science
Department of
Montana Delegate Voices Support for Railroad Bill on Black Reservation
Delegate Toole of Montana argues in favor of a bill granting a railroad corridor through the Black Reservation. The committee directs Mr. Nelson to report the bill to the house with a favorable recommendation.
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Delegate Toole
Montana
Anu
Ind
Nelson
House
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