Kelly's army marches east as rail shortfall spurs crisis
Crowds rally in Council Bluffs as Kelly demands trains for his army to move east. Railroad officials refuse, prompting citizen committees to appeal to railroad presidents and Governor Jackson. A detachment of shopmen joins, while Bentley and Baldwin face political pressure. In Butte and Washington, Coxey and labor groups mobilize, seeking trains and legal support for an industrial army.
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Oma
Kelly
Council Bluffs
Web
Kansas City
Jackson
Omaha
Bee Office
Weston
Gobeil Bins
Ainese
Wien
Veleyeard
Citzens
Council Binffs
Marvin Hughitt
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
B. W. Cable
Rock Triand & Pacific Railroad
Oxnald Miller
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Mont
Hagstalta
Bo'clock
Mmessages
Citizens’ Committee
Walt
Tiebener
Kelly's Camp
Tayilan Park
Tve
Opera House
Fred Herman
Baldwin
Weaire
Herman
Connell
Chicago
Connell Bluffs
Attorney Bie
Northwestern Road
Ebpy
Wolon Pacific
Butte
Bute
Mont
Coxey Army
Northern Pacific
Sherif
Northern Pacific Railroad
Kendrick
Wasu
Davin
Kanaay
Han
Che
Dramatic trial reveals Benton Wilson's deadly defense
Benton Wilson admits killing his brother in law N W Johnson to save his sister. Judge Moore denies a new trial. Clagget delivers a dramatic, eloquent closing on the crime and defense. The Spokane route tale is tied to Johnsons with a long history of violence and scandal in Madison county Virginia City.
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Chatteroy
Wilson
Johnson
Spokane & Northern
Hin Errani
Bendy Wilson
Benton
Ared Hla Ibilapnee
Beaton
Ree
E. Hutch
Writz Beyer
Mencon
Vinnesa City
Spokane
Dabn W.johnayn
Inga
Thomas Bancan
W.T. Stoll
Madison County
Territorial
Thas
John H. Johnson
Missouri
Alder Gulch
Mamilton J. Jetroxot
Virginia City
Edward
Pi Nhead
John
Carter
T.J. Cormer
Hamph Johnson
Anuda
Det
Potts
Penlentary
Boxeman Bagalo
J. Ny Mariele
Helena
Faro
James McAdams
Markle
Inbeld
Stade Creel
Shoul Hive
Virginially
Madison
Johnson Boys
Johnston
Madison Valley
Tamelo
Burttle
Wire Hole Basin
Une
Northwest Territory
Antil
Etter
Ness
Dohn
South Dakota
Maiison County
Montana
Miners Strike Impacts Thousands Across Regions
News wires report that about 4 800 miners quit at a blast furnace site near Ota and 3 000 miners at the Jenilo mine followed union calls amid a broader labor action. The United States Workers' Association and Mine Workers' groups are coordinating actions with about 5 000 members reportedly wavering or remaining at work. The event interrupts operations and reflects a wider prewar suspension of mining labor across affected areas.
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National
Mine Workers’ Association
Onantasrox
W. Va
United State Workers’ Association
Lawlers
Jnilico
Jeilico
Postoffice Robbers Caught After Colfax Arrest
Two men identified as John Pierce and Thomas Tregier were captured in Colfax after robbing Hudicott postoffice drugstore and saloon Wednesday night. Tregier admitted guilt stating a partner had left town. Pierce denied involvement. A U S deputy marshal was notified as prosecutors consider federal action.
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Jurginre
Cubha
Radbott
Thomas Tregier
Wooicott
Pierée
Tregier
San Francisco
Coxey
Sacramento
Kudleoit
Jewald
Pierce
Tregler
Colfax
Rachmay
Strikes Stop Trade and Labor Disturbances Worldwide
Labor disturbances led by Chief Caine of More Hualus cast a gloom over industry with up to 90,004 workers on strike or idle. About 24,000 more may join, while 11 plant shutdowns occur and 43 resume operations, employing 5,000. The coal strike rumor alarms manufacturers across major cities amid fuel shortages.
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Caine
Hradatreat
Great Northern Railroad
Chicago
Loaded cigar prank costs man an eye in Nebraska
April 23 at Hranmier Nebraska Ralph Inglish a delivery wagon driver will lose an eye after a prank set by Prank Sheldon a cigarmaker who allegedly handed him a loaded cigar the cigar exploded burning his face destroying his left eye and injuring the other Sheldon says he did not intend harm and is under arrest as his story is questioned
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Nebraska
Hranmier
Neb
Ralph Inglish
Inglish
Prank Shellon
Kngliah
Sheldon
Wages Rise Demand Grips Transcontinental Unions
Labor dispute spreads as A R U leaders travel east to meet Hill in St Paul about wage parity with Northern Pacific. Debs Hogan and eleven strikers depart Helena with a Coxeyite arrival tale as Union strength grows in Montana and surrounding regions amid police guard and arrests.
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Mont
Marei
Daly
Anaconda
HMI
Hill
Carmen
Northern Pacific
Upton Pacific
Hogan
Hull
Debs
St. Paul
Helena
Greatalin
Coxeyites
Finn
BRAINED IN BED A FARMER MURDER IN LOGAN COUNTY
In Logan County Idaho April 41 A Stolnworth found S K Randolph dead in bed in a cabin near his house. Randolph struck by an axe blow while asleep. Coroner’s jury returns verdict death by unknown hands. Randolph, a New Yorker aged 7, rumored to have money, trunk rifled. Neighbors notified sheriff and coroner. body described with blood on bed air and walls.
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Cable
Logan County
Ianho
Hausy
Idaho
A. Stolnworth
S. KR
Randolph
Stollworth
Hellevue
New York
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