Debs Testifies on Pullman Strike and Labor Ties
Debs testifies he did not order the Pullman strike but says the workers acted on their own. He condemns Gen Miles for consulting with general managers and defends the telegram as a joke. He notes railroad wage cuts and says brotherhoods have outlived usefulness, outlining plans for a new united rail order as officers resign. Pullman and general managers to testify. hearing nears key witnesses.
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Debs
Commissioner Wright
Pullman
Pullawin
Chicago
Pullman Company
A. RU
Euch
Polioas
Debsten
Rail Rusd
General Managers’ Association
Kernan
Ieeaeree
Butte
United States
Miles
Tuapagers
Joa Ae Iy
Pice
Pondecce
A. C
Union
Taulkon
Pnts
A. Fh. U
Grand End United Railroad
A. R Wu
Brotherhooda
Debs Lawyer Seeks Temporary Injunction Orders Vacated
W W Erwin of Chicago, Debs's attorney, plans to move before Judge Caldwell to vacate injunction orders issued nationwide against Eugene V. Debs. Erwin aims to obtain a circuit court opinion, arguing the 1891 act targetted monopolies and was misapplied to interstate commerce and mail delivery. He said hearings in other cases are costly and that the November Chicago appeal term will decide the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Erwin
Chicago
Eugene V. Debs
Paul
Caldwell
St. Paul
Topeka
Memphis
Cincinnati
Chcago
Wooda
United States
Court of Appeal
Circuit Court
Kise
Erwin
Judge Foster
ARL
Ericsson Trip Tests Inland Route To Brooklyn Navy Yard
The Little Torpedo Boat Ericsson travels from St Louis down the Mississippi to New York testing an inland route to the Brooklyn navy yard. After exiting the Mississippi mouth she navigates Briton, Chandeleur, Mississippi Sound toward Mobile Bay, then Pensacola with a 50 mile outside run to complete the voyage along the Florida peninsula. The craft remains inland most of the journey amid attention from the fleet.
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Euland
Paapeirata
Ericcsson
Delaware River
Brooklyn Navy Yard
St. Louis
Mississippi
New York
Briton
Chandeleur
Misei
Great Northern
A . Webb
Eee Ta
Harding
B. Tracey
Roadminster
Webb
Mra
WC. Comer
Clay Street
Topeits
Spinners Strike Sets New England Textile Crisis
New Bedford Mass August 20 The great textile strike paralyzes every mill in the city with over 11000 idle workers. union officials plan to aid strikers with funds and expect a lengthy stoppage. Boston vote backs mill actions and pledges 50 cents weekly from all spinners for three weeks. A separate Texas incident reports a masked robber shooting a doctor and looting a pay car near Rusk after ties blocked a state road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Beoroxp
Mass
New England
Ross
Spinners’ Union
Tess
Bristol
Bostos
The
Nations Spinners Union
New Bedford
Boston
Luvxix
Texas
Jeweny
First National Bank of Rusk
Waiting on Cleveland as House Awaits Action
Speaker Crisp says the House is merely waiting for the president to act on the tariff bill with no week’s program planned. An adjournment could occur as soon as Wednesday if action comes tomorrow. The only pending matter is the alcohol bill in the Senate, likely influenced by the Murphy resolution delaying tariff legislation.
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Crisp
House
Wasisetox
Senate
Murphy
Wilson
Long Branch
Strauss
Knights of Labor Meeting Ends With Forcible Ejection
In Hy, August 20, District Assembly No 1 of the Knights of Labor met to resolve factional disputes between Sovereign and anti Sovereign camps. The session grew stormy as Sovereign and allies clashed with opponents, reportedly prompting a policeman and a forcible ejection of Sovereign, who denies the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Labor
Local notes include a Republican rally and travel fares
Miss Mary Barclay joined a University student picnic in Lawrence. The Rock Island reports heavy rain in Liberty area and Whiting Horton. J G Slonecker and T H Bain will speak at a Republican rally in Oakland schoolhouse tonight. Jake Birdwhistle and another man were licensed to wed in North Topeka. Kansas excursions are listed with dates September 11 25 and October with round trip fare one fare plus $2 and minimum fare $7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Barclay
Lawrence
Kock Island
Liberty
Whiting
Horton J. G. Slonecker
Thomas H. Bain
Oakland
Jake Birdwhistle
Tde Anderson
Iobate
Janes Eliott
North Topeka
Kansas
Hottest Local Weather Yet This Season
The weekly crop bulletin reports no rain promised for tomorrow with temperatures near 86 to 96. Light rains fell in northern counties and parts of Cloud and Republic, but most areas lack moisture. Pastures suffer as drought bites, plowing hampered, stock water scarce, and potato yields expected to be short. Weather Bureau notes continued heat and variable sunshine across the state.
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Weather Bureau
Jennings
Mercury
Cloud
Republic
Cowley
Chautauqua
Montgomery
T. & Jexxises
Observer Weather Bureau
W.S. Benes
Governor Altgeld Visits Pullman to Probe Strikers
Governor Altgeld arrived in Pullman to inspect conditions of the striking workers amid reports that 1800 families face near starvation. He met with Pullman Vice President Wickes, who offered to accompany him, but the governor chose to go alone. Local tensions rose as officials and strikers debated potential aid and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuiraco
Altgeld
Pullman
Pullmen
Wickes
Pullman Company
Pall- Tan
Sanchez
Back In Jail Again for Liquor Affidavits Case
John H. McWilliams, who swore he paid Chief of Police Lindsey and Captain Gish for running a joint, is back in the county jail. He was originally arrested for selling liquor, released on $700 bond, then rearrested, and freed on a writ of habeas corpus. His bondsmen M. Frishman and ex Sheriff John M. Wilkerson surrendered him when the case returned to court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nderen
John H. McWilliams
Lindsey
Captain Gish
McWilliams
M. Frishman
John M. Wilkerson
Frishsnan
Walker's Bond Sets Receiver for Frisco System
Formal order appointing Aldace F. Walker receiver of the Frisco and its auxiliary the Prise road, to subdue J. W. Koinbart resigned, filed at St Loc Aug 20. Walker's bond as receiver set at 50 000 dollars.
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Aldace FP. Walker
St Loc
Caldwell
Aldace F. Walker
Atchison System
Cleveland Health Improves. Return to Washington Probable
Buztain's Bar Massachusetts August 20 President Cleveland’s health continues to improve and it is stated he will be able to return to Washington by Tuesday. No definite action yet on tariff bill. District Court in session tomorrow with Judge pro tem W. P. Douthitt. Hazen expected to rule on city scavenger injunction and ordinance void. Dr S. S. Brehm of Hoteson Kansas dies at 52. former member of 130th Pennsylvania. Attempt to wreck excursion train near Grovertown Indiana with dynamite. rails damaged but no explosion. track walker finds remnants.
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Washington
Buztain
Seunion
District‘court
W. P. Douthitt
Hazen
Brehm
Hoteson
Hoerontsos
Kan
H. Brehm
Kansas
130Th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
Prof Ely Trial Called Before Wisconsin Board of Regents
University of Wisconsin professor Ely faces trial before the board of regents over his sociological views and labor stance. The case centers on alleged pro union activities and remarks linked to union advocacy, with Wells as accuser and Ely defending himself. The proceedings draw national attention from academia and political economy circles.
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Manton
Wis
Allstininaries
Bic T.ely
University of Wisconsin
Board of Regents
Wells
Ely
Bothis
New York Nation
Democratic Printing Company
Sta Ptisters
Kansas City
City
Papratee
Profeasor Ely
Wisconsin
John Hopkins University
Plymouth Church
Milwaukee People’s Institute
Elyaloo
St Paul
Milwaukee
Slaughter of Tramps After Wabash Wreck Near Jonesburg
At midnight a Wabash freight train struck a horse two miles west of Jonesburg causing the locomotive and nineteen cars to derail. Engineer Felton of Moberly died, along with three tramps named Burth Miller and Wm. Andler, and d. E Thomson. Fireman Tilton was seriously hurt, while several other tramp workers sustained injuries. The injured and remains were taken to Jonesburg. Also noted is a sick man, Wm Bee, a captain in the California Commonwealth Army, held at the city prison with police and officials unable to arrange care. A separate item mentions A Zimmerman winning a five mile bicycle race in England.
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St. Lous
Jonesburg
Felton
Moberly
Burth Miller
Wm. Andler
D. E Thomson
Tilton
Charles Pairbanks
Ncn
H. Humphrey
Peter Deering
Henry Risch
George Williams
W. OL. Ryers
Wm. Smith
Wm Bee
Los Angeles
Cal
California
Haley
Tan Wee
Journal
Sons of Veterans Assemble for National Encampment at Davenport
Delegates from across the country gather in Davenport Iowa for the thirteenth Sons of Veterans encampment. Commander-in-Chief Joseph McCabe of Boston presides as sessions open and delegates hear assurances of renewed effort to strengthen the order during the coming year.
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Davenport
Sons of Veterans
Renization
Evnes
Tren
Martial Mnesic
Joseph McCabe
Boeton
Eeck
Chicago
Kimball House Gevers
McCabe
Himuel
Deame
Jens Aner
Harvard's Colored Man Pleads Guilty in Forgery Case
William A. Johnson, Harvard's colored student, pleaded guilty to a forgery indictment in the superior court and was sentenced to the Massachusetts Reformatory. Arrested last year at his Newport father’s home, Johnson drew attention during college in Cambridge for his Harvard football play and natty attire.
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Boston
William A. Johnnson
Harvard
Gaunty
Massachusetts Reformatory
Johnson
Newport
Cambridge
Yao
Sunday Excursions Bring Thousands to Kansas City
Dozens of sightseers from Medill and Kansas joined two special excursion trains to Kansas City on Sunday. The Santa Fe eastern division carried about 600 aboard from Medill station and stops at Union Depot. Missouri Pacific ran five coaches with guests from Council Grove, Paola, Ottawa, Osage City, Bridges and nearby towns. The trains left Medill at 10 and returned by night.
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Kausas City
Kansas City
Miedourt
Kansas
Kanuas City
Sante Ferme
Medill
Union Depot
Missouri Pacific
Cousivll Grove
Kaw
Intermediate Pointe
Eunaas City
Guarde
Paola
Ottawa
Osage City
Bridges
Unclear Congressional Bills and Session Notes
A fragmentary Washington report notes unresolved sugar and coal bills, a bill for a national home for aged and colored people, and a clash over a Hawaii republic resolution. House attendance was light, with debates on joint resolutions, and adjournment occurred at 12 45. In Britain, Masagan faced Kabyle rebel pressure and siege activity as reports mention troop movements and regional tensions.
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Mt Wasnrsetox
Harri
National
Senate
United States
Leland Staffordt
Boutette
Mayueot
New York
Wastirxuros
McCreary
Dem. Ky
Conseut
Hawaiina Republic
Auto
Boutelle
Bautelle
Beyne
Hep N
Ag Bs Bland
Eason Gost
Great Britain
Iter
Vlor Cco
Stars Jovssas
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Gen. Miles
Oqarcado
V. Debs
Sugeme V
Drea
Lawyer
the Ericsson
Spinners Union
Cleveland
Sovereign
Carr
Denver
McCook
White Mountain
Indiana
Arizona
Cedar Creek
Fort Apache
Ariz Sanchez
Henitz
Walker
Wisconsin Board of Regents
Prof
Wm. Earle
Zimmerman Wines
England
Loxcox
Reformatory
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