Kellys Industrial Army Marches Through Iowa Lead by General
Neola Iowa April 23 General Kelly and his industrial army completed their first day from Council Bluffs marching 18 miles toward Avoca amid cheers. A mutiny among officers led by Colonel Baker was quelled as Spead departed to rejoin the ranks. Hundreds of wagons and free fare greeted the troops with shelters and provisions from farmers along the route. The group plans to press toward Des Moines and Chicago seeking trains for eastward transport.
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Neota
Iowa
Kelly
Council Bluffs
Nealm
Council Blairs
Omshe
Washington
Underwood
Coane Bhifsor Omaha
Tolijtia
Des Moines
Chicago
Maelf
Pily
Legun
Col Maker
Company C
Sacramento
Ae Ecemrade
Ae Ecemrade and Drew A Opposent Motly
Seiz Club
Beetoatia
Mt Kehee Threstesiag
Col Spead
Spead
Moss
Wazou
St Paul
Avoca
Avocs
Neola
Baker
UN Pretty Grove
Mena
Associated Press
Chickeo
Proclamation Expected to Calm Coxey Visitation
President Cleveland weighs a semi official proclamation urging peaceful conduct as Coxey's army campsite near the capital prompts warnings from Washington officials. Grayson army moves through Colorado and Ohio while DC district officials caution against the protest pilgrimage.
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Cleveland
Coxey
Moore
Grayson
Oxford Wants to Row in International Boat Race
Campampes Massachusetts April 23 The English University asks to meet winner of Yale Harvard race amid talks of an annual international contest. Oxford reportedly has sent word to Yale and Harvard expressing interest in competing in England on the Thames later this year. English crew would train three months longer than usual but are willing to do so to secure the matchup.
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Campampes
Mass
England
Oxford
Yale
Harvard
Giad Wee
Thames
Troops Under Arms Five Thousand Striking Miners March Into Birmingham
Five thousand striking miners march into Birmingham prompting authorities to deploy troops and restore order as tensions rise over mining wages and labor protests. Police block streets while union leaders call for negotiations with mine owners amid mounting casualties and arrests.
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Birmingham
Miners Muster in Alabama as Strike Spreads
Demonstrators marching 5000 strong with bands reached Lake View in Birmingham area amid denunciations of Tennessee Coal Iron and Rail Co manager. Governor Jones sets up at Morris hotel with the militia ready at armories. arrests rise for intimidation as deputies are sworn in. nationwide suspension figures show 350,000 plus miners out or pending in several states.
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Bunswinesam
Ala
Lake View
H. F. Devardleben
Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railwa Company
Gov. Jones
Morris Hotel
Sheriff Morrow
Col. Clark
Bone Creek
Trains Start As Northern Pacific Men May Join Great Northern
In St Paul Minnesota April 24 trains left for Great Falls Montana as Great Northern officials report no further trouble and no definite conference date. Nine strikers faced United States Commissioner for obstructing the mails. In Seattle April 20 the Great Northern strike issue centers on whether Northern Pacific men will strike and delegates on the Pacific division voted not to. Telegrams to President Debs urged restraint to avoid harming public sympathy.
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Army of
Seattle
Wash
Industrial Army
Washington
Chamera
Spo
General Shepard
Ome Falk
Northern Pacific
Great Northern Suikers
St. Pau
Minn
Great Northern
Great Falls
Mont
United Se
Spencer
Sartre
Pacific Division
Debs
Oil Trust in Trouble Seeks Receiver and Injunction
Louis A. Coguard of St Louis files in U S circuit court alleging the National Linseed Company known as the oil trust is using a 3 million bond issue for improvements as a scheme to seize control. He seeks a receiver and an injunction to halt the plan and protect existing stockholders. Local offices are in the Rookery Building.
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Carcano
United States
National Linseed Company
Oil Trust
Louis A. Coguard
St Louis
Rookery Buildin
Waite's First Move Closes Denver Gambling Houses
Denver police board orders immediate shutdown of the city's more than forty gambling houses at noon. Some operators seek to continue business outside city limits while pool rooms remain in operation.
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Denver
Populist State Central Committee Eyes Early Convention
The Populist state central committee meets in Breidenthal’s office to fix the convention date amid talk of an early gathering. Auditor Prather supports May 23 or June 1 and Warden Chase advocates an early convention. anti fusionists oppose pre nomination pledges. Members listed by district.
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State Central
State Central Committee
Breidenthal
Fice
Ete
State House
Chase
State Penitentiary
Prather
Salina
J. W. Breidenthal
Chas
5. Davis
L. D. Nichols
J. P. Sams
James A. Geukle
D. C. Zercher
T. P. Leach
8. W. Baxter
J. W. Randolph
J.W. Laybourn
J. N. Limbecker
D. Parkinson
A. N. Whittington
J. F. Ewing
Kufe Cone
J. * Barnes
Quack Dispensary Quits Topeka After Probe
The Chicago Dispensary company labeled a quack outfit by state health officials has packed its medicine and advertising and left Topeka. Its office at 727 Quincy street is empty. Dr L G Remaley Dr W A Clark and Ida Blade vanished from Seneca to Centralia on the 126th and have not been heard from. Dr Dykes says he is glad they left but regrets not prosecuting them.
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Chicago
Whiting May Resign From Police Board
A report claims Commissioner Whiting will quit the police board citing business interference and a desire to ease duties. Whiting denies intent to resign while noting he reserves the right to step down at any time.
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Police Board
Board of Police Commissioners
Whiting
Col. Selis
Republicans Meet in Washington for League Convention Plans
The Executive Committee of Republican Clubs met at the Arlington hotel in Washington on April 23 to set plans for the seventh annual league convention in Denver on June 26. Wat K. Burchinell praised Denver's preparations, and delegates will enjoy a three day mountain excursion visiting Cripple Creek and Manitou Springs. President Tracy expects Denver to host the largest league convention yet. A discussion on reorganizing southern leagues and a potential change in convention representation were also noted.
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Washington
Washxgton
National League of Republican Clubs
Arlington Hotel
League
Denver
Wat K. Burchinell
Colorado
Cripple Creek
Manitou Springs
Tracy
Great Northern Strike Could Go To Arbitration
May arbitrate in Minxkarouts Minn April 24 good prospects for settlement Gov Nelson proposes a six member arbitration board two sides appoint three members plus a seventh to be named by the six findings to be accepted by both parties and the President has accepted the idea for the railroad and the stations
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Minxkarouts
Minn
Great Northern
Nelson
Road
Eee
Simpson's illness worsens as Bright's disease endangers life
Wasareton April 24. Representative Simpson of Kansas is gravely ill with Bright's disease. After weeks of declining health his condition suddenly worsened, raising fears he may not live. Reports from Wasarone and brief notes from Colorado's Pease state he is not hopelessly hopeless, with focus on kidney condition.
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Wasareton
Representative Simpson
Kansas
Simpson
Bright
Ponce
Sturpesne
Pease
Colorado
Lynching of Miner Near Cherokes Kan Ends in Mob Action
Terrible incident near Cherokes Kansas follows the slaying of Ket Haman a coal miner living east of Sehwab mines by Colorado Alabama miners led by a lynch mob. Jeff Tuggin a colored miner was accused and detained after Mrs Haman identified him but a mob dragged him from custody and hanged him from a cottonwood.
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Kansas
Carnoxms
Kan
Ket Haman
Sehwab
Here
Colorado
Alabama
Haman
Ile
Rlater
Jeff Tuggin
Weir City
Cherokee
Elaman
Funeral of F. Kendall Draws Large Local Crowd
Funeral services for the late Cua F Kendall were held yesterday at Copeland tel parlors with a private request from the widow but a large turnout of friends. Rev. Dean A Millspaugh led the ceremony as pallbearers Mossie P G Nowl W A L Bogmosces DW Nellin Jax Lobing T J Kollam E J Dallas Daniel Crosby L C Wasson. About twenty five carriages accompanied the remains to the cemetery where a brief service followed.
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Chua FL Kendall
Dean A Millspaugh
Mossie
P. G. Nowl
W. A. L Bogmosces DW
Nellin
Jax Lobing
T. J. Kollam
E. J. Dallas
Daniel Crosby
L. C. Wasson
Bonds to be issued for railroad reach and relief plan
Receiver Anderson outlines government guaranteed bond plan of 250000000 dollars for Union Pacific to satisfy debts. First mortgage bonds of about 15000000 could fund road improvements, with 100000000 to 150000000 for government satisfaction and remaining for credit settlement. Creditors including Dreslera Valor pout Morgan propose a settlement to Congress next week. Attorney General Olney says a bill embodying the plan may be ready next Friday. Also notes the death of Miss Adeline McGinthery at 1247 Harris Street and John Ruple at age 50 with funeral arrangements pending.
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Anderson
Yeheme
Whit Caton Pacific
F. Ellerderson
Union Fy Cific Road
Ty Mill
Ita
EF. L. Stetson
New York
Dresela
Valor Pout Morgan
Congress
Reilly
Olney
Jin
Billamin
Ment
Adeline McGinthery
Harris Street
Truckle
Cuceeof
John Ruple
Abe Pleshwot
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