End of Great Railroad Strike Sees Order Restored Nationwide
The great railroad strike largely ends as Federal and State troops, police, and militia restore order on major lines from Baltimore to Pittsburgh. While some rioters are arrested, rail service resumes, and leaders warn against further disruption as clashes in coal regions draw in Governor Hartranft and local authorities. The piece notes wage disputes, sympathy for workers, and the broad impact on capital and labor relations.
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Baltimore & Ohio Road
Pennsylvania Road
Pittsburg
Smoky City
U.S
Pennsylvania
Hancock
Hartranft
Colorado
Latta
Huidekoper
Franklin
Col. Scott
Erie
N. Y. & Erie Company
Gov. Robinson
N. Y. Central
Vanderbilt
Buffalo
Lake Shore
Dunkirk
Thayer
Atlantic & Great Western
Meadville
Chicago
Lehigh Valley Road
Delaware & Lackawanna Road
Molly Maguire
The Effect of a Strike and Capital’s Fearful Shock
A historical piece argues that strikes injure workers and scare capital. It cites widespread investor retreat, mob rule, and legal erosion across multiple states. The essay warns lawlessness harms labor and prosperity and urges punishment of such disorder.
Democratic State Convention Opposes Federal Troops
The Ohio convention re enacted a resolution condemning use of Federal troops in states. Maryland and West Virginia had called for federal forces when needed. If Washington House had prevailed we might have had no regular army to call on to suppress the mob.
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Ohio
Maryland
West Virginia
Washington
City readers praise Grant while rioters demand his return
In a Globe-Democrat reflection the paper notes strong sentiment for General Grant amid unrest. The column argues that even amid demonstrations the reverence for Grant remains a powerful force, surpassing praise from English admirers and highlighting his lasting hero status.
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Tus
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Heaven
Chancery
General Grant
Georgia Constitution Convention Adopts Bill of Rights
The Georgia Constitutional Convention adopts a bill of rights recognizing all races of citizens and pledges full protection of citizenship. It abolishes imprisonment for debt and whipping for crime. The writer notes progress if practice matches theory and plans show progress.
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Georgia
Ohio Democratic Convention Nominates Bishop and Fitch
The Ohio Democratic Convention last week nominated R. M. Bishop of Cincinnati for Governor and Jabez W. Fitch for Lieutenant Governor. Resolutions adopted carried little clear meaning.
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Ohio
R. M. Bishop
Cincinnati
Jabez W. Fitch
General Grant Locates In Interlaken For Alpine Visits
General Grant rests at Interlaken Switzerland and plans excursions to nearby peaks. In keeping with his wishes there will be no public greeting in Berne upon arrival.
Rail strikes surge across cities with blockades and calm
News records widespread railway disruption as strikers seize control of lines, with crews operating under improvised authority. Toronto Detroit Chicago and Scranton report varied resumption of services while postal traffic drops and mail handling is disrupted by the nationwide unrest.
Toll of city fire sparks multi-million losses in mob chaos
Pittsburg estimates Sunday's blaze will cost 5 to 8 million dollars with the Pennsylvania Railroad loss at 5 million after salvage. Union Depot round houses and 230 locomotives plus 600 freight cars destroyed. Grain elevator and emigrant hotel stock damaged. Insurance policies largely exclude losses due to riot or civil commotion.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Union
the Panhandle Railroad
Seventh Avenue
Adams Express
F. Kober
H. Heuk
Birmingham
McKay
Penalty for Carrying Revolver Lands Year in Cambria
A young man in Cambria County receives one year in the penitentiary for possessing a seven shooter. The sentence follows a local conviction tied to carrying a revolver in his pocket.
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Cambria County
Edenburg Claims Vast Boot Black Supply in Oil Region
Edenburg asserts it holds more boot blacks than any other town in the oil region, boasting a dominant supply chain for boot care in the field.
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Edenburg
Strikes Paralyze Louisville and Pittsburgh Rail Lines
The Louisville business largely suspended with no shipping facilities. Long Island Railroad rescinds a ten percent cut and pays two months back wages. Erie strike largely ended after Hornellsville compromise. A funeral party traveled eighty miles by wagon due to Erie derailments. Overland stages to Salamanca profit from the strike. Pittsburg riots trigger arbitration talks as city faces massive debt and patrols. Authorities claim labor and capital disputes demand resolution, with troops deployed and investigations ongoing.
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Louisville
Long Island
Erie
Hornellsville
Jamestown Journal
Salamanca
Bradford
Pittsburg
Hartranft
Alleghenies
Pennsylvania Company
Bajalo Express
Philadelphia
Atlantic & Great Western Road
Standard Oil Company
Cleveland
Cleveland Rolling Mill Company
Jackson
Michigan Central
Brown
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Allegheny
Louisiana
United States
Pierson
Fife
Pittsburg Riot Losses Fall on Allegheny County Taxpayers
The article argues that damage from the Pittsburg mob, including burned freight trains and depot, will cost Allegheny County taxpayers under Pennsylvania law. It cites prior riots in New York and Cincinnati and explains the public purse bears losses when cities fail to protect property.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Allegheny County
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court
New York
New York City
Tribune
Horace Greely
Philanthropist
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Asthma Cure Claims and Hair Remedy Advertisements
A letter from patient P. W. Crapy touts five bottles of Discovery curing asthma with seasonal relapses. An ad for King's Vegetable Ambrosia promises gray hair restoration and scalp relief. Local pay scales show Albany township wages: girls 3 to 8 dollars monthly, hired men 10 dollars monthly, day labor 74 cents, cradle mowers 1 dollar, rakers and binders 74 cents.
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Berks
Albany Township
President Hayes Proclaims Restraint on Domestic Unrest
The proclamation warns citizens and those involved in domestic violence to disperse and retire to their abodes by noon on July 24. It cites federal authority to use military force to suppress insurrection and obstructing laws, signing the notice in Washington on July 23, 1877.
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United States of America
United States
Wuerras
Pennsylvania
Rutherford B. Hayes
Washington
R. B. Hayes
Wa. M. Evarts
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P. Gruber, JR
Gruber, JR
Eighhouse & Brother
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P. O
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Wade
Agrelius & CO
Youngsville
Ort
99 Cent
Mrs. Phelps
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Imly
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