Words of Praise by General Manager St John of the Rock Island
General Manager St John of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railway says the commonweal army is composed of sober, honest men. He doubts the danger from the marchers, notes their organization and education, and predicts they will push to Washington with a living petition to Congress. He warns that hunger could fuel desperate action and urges humane treatment.
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W. JH. M. Pasey
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Edward Rosewater
Omaha
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Bluffs
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Coxey's Commonweal at Hagerstown on Exhibition
The advance column of Coxey's Army remains in camp in Hagerstown. Browe plans a public square speech, potentially delaying any resumed march for several days. Souvenirs such as badges and ribbons are sold at good prices, with proceeds aiding the army. Sheriff’s authority applies to the foreclosure sale of the American Waterworks company at the county courthouse. In Ohio, McBride's figures show 132,000 miners stopped work today.
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Hagerstowl
Mal
Remsing
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Ueder
A Monster Strike Inaugurated by Coal Miners Today
The One inaugurated by the coal miners today is described as the greatest in the country's history, signaling a pivotal moment for the industry and its workers.
Great coal strike spreads across districts in April 21 report
Pittsburg and river rail districts halt work with about 6 000 miners joining 6 500 others. Officials in St Louis, Columbus, Jackson and Cambria report mixed adherence as more regions prepare suspensions. If nationwide, up to 150 000 miners could idle mines producing over 100 million tons last year, risking heavy economic impact.
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United States
Jackson County
Haven
Jackson, O
United Mine Workers’ Union
St. Louis
Southernlinois
Collinsville
Nilwood
Carlinville
Minonk
St Jobe
Belleville
Cambria County
Pennsylvania
Atroows
Black County
Bennington
Lye
Lost Their Janitor at State House in Olathe
The colored janitor Joe L Harris is in jail at Olathe after a clash with a boy named Dare Moberly over a well. Harris fired five shots, none hit. Bond failed. Populist supporters could not post $500. Officials note Harris is quarrelsome and unpopular with state house staff. Attorney General Little, who appointed him, is not in the city.
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Joel Harris
Olathe
Harris
Dare Moberly
Moberly
Little
Delegations of Factory Hands Head to Washington
Six hundred workers from Ken sington and Manayuink mill districts left Parmaperrura by the Baltimore & Ohio for Washington to join 200 Chester representatives. Secretary Kelly says the Workingmen's Protective Tariff league acts independently of Coxey's Commonwealers and will urge defeat of the Wilson bill for tariff reform.
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Parmaperrura
Workingmen’s Protective Tariff League
Baltimore & Ohio Railway
Kensington
Manayuink
Chester
Kelly
Coxey
Wilson
Talking of Parks and the Coxey Movement in Yellowstone
In Wasuivetor April 21 the Yellowstone Park birds and game protection bill was read in the senate by Mr Allen of Nebraska. He sought to answer Mr Hawley but was not allowed. Before the bill’s disposal, the morning hour expired and Senator Dolph continued a speech started yesterday.
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Yellowstone Park
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Pop
Hawley
Yeste
Dolph
Bank Statement Shows Excess Reserves At 52 Million
New York April 21 The weekly bank statement reports reserve and deposits shifts with reserves up by 1 777 and deposits down by 368. The system now holds 52 008 025 over the requirements of the 25 percent rule. Also noted are a 1 178 000 decrease in specie and an 8 864 100 increase in legal tenders. Ex Governor Throckmorton Dies In Texas In his 70th year he died at MacKissey after serving as a Confederate colonel and later governor who was removed by Gen Sheridan. In Orhametos James Carver notes a pending meeting with a $10 stake per man but no purse exists yet.
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Texas
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Tennessee
Sheridan
Artz Bobs Up to Lead Topeka Commonweal Movement
Ex-Adjutant General I H Artz of the Kansas National Guard plans to head the Kansas division of the Army of the Commonweal to be organized at the Topeka courthouse. He calls Coxey's movement a crisis and envisions state armies taking charge of capitals if federal forces resist. Local Populists back the plan, and resolutions praise Omaha and Council Bluffs efforts while expressing sympathy for Congressman Jerry Simpson.
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Artz
State Journal
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Osborn
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Noah Allen
W. H. Bennington
Topeka
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G. C. Clemens
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Rhoderick Dill
T. J. Hudson
Annie L. Diggs
Jerry Simpson
Wheat outlook improves in six states report says
Reports from six principal wheat stations indicate the next crop in the winter wheat states may exceed average. Indiana shows the best prospects with Michigan and Kansas near average. The tally includes 466 calling outlook excellent and 1,375 good, while few see below average. Puddlers strike at Columbia mills. Prince of Wales joins Gotha Masons.
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C. A. King & Co
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Hio
Missouri
Mllinois
Michigan
Kansas
Thebes Overthrows Anstont Fire and Earthquake Devastation
A massive earthquake rocketed across Thebes and surrounding towns on April 31, causing widespread destruction. Thebes, Thetoeway, Atlanta, Chalcis, Neapisle, and Talanda suffered severe damage with many injured and missing food and shelter. Government dispatched a warship with 500 men, engineers, and medical supplies to Thebes to aid destitute survivors amid ongoing aftershocks and panic.
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Talanda
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Ori
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Cheleis
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Velu
Larian
Livadia
Gerdon
Weverey
Piersus
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Atalanta
Lory Aroskino
Alulesings
Aas
Pella
Martire
Roje
Chaloluap
I Thebes
Vheles
Protesters Parade for Protection in Philadelphia Rally
More than 1,000 workers from Philadelphia and New Jersey marched on Pennsylvania Avenue to oppose the Wilson tariff bill. The demonstration featured banners and the nonpartisan workmen’s delegation from Bristol, with lawmakers along the route and in Motzerott's hall receiving reports from delegates. The convention urged maintaining protective tariffs and urged no change to existing laws.
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Persylvania Avenue
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Liu Ho
Ian
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Bristol
Te Hall
Pennsylvania
Motzerott’s
Eplir
Yourke
Finance Committee
Senate
Brice, Smith and Murphy
Hill
Comers
Striking Rush Forces Train Escape From Mountain Blockade
April 21 report says Superintendent Van Cleave and Assistant Superintendent Tow of Cascade division escaped a mountain siege after being imprisoned last week. They traveled seventy miles by velocinade to Lake Shore train, reaching St Paul with no contact to relay strike news due to wire top service. They asserted the company had no notice of any new hire demand and feared a total strike.
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Searrae
van Cleave
Cascade Division
St Paul
Vans
Robbery at St Marys Safe and Contents Taken
Burglars blew open the postoffice safe in St Marys and carried away several thousand dollars in cash and money orders. Assistant postmaster Mrs. Friatiman and family were notified. authorities report unknown whether a large sum was present. A separate note mentions political news from New York.
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F. Friatiman
Tyler
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