01 Apr 1894
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1894
Page
1
Reports from Darlington and Florence counties describe a fierce uprising with militia clashes, telegraph suppression, and widespread arson as Governor Tillman orders forces and trains to aid searches. Five killed and numerous injuries reported amid chaotic scenes and dispersed troops.
A violent mob of 300 to 400 strikers roamed East Liverpool's principal street for hours assaulting workers linked to potteries. Heads of Knowles and other firms were targeted, police appeared late, and several victims were injured. Mayor and marshal escorted affected civilians to safety as later police dispersed the mob amid continued threats. The unrest followed by a strike meeting at the Grand Opera House condemning the violence.
Duarteston March 31 Hon J F B Chilton returns from Washington where he attended to business and his Inter State Commerce Commission candidacy. He says chances are uncertain with Avery as rival and the President to decide soon. He notes he never desired the Senate, adding a poor man has no business there. A short interview ends as he catches a train.
Coxey's Commonweal marches through New Galilee and nearby towns amid chilly reception. Recruits ride freight trains, drop nicknames, and receive soap from the commissary. Leaders plan a Valley Forge camp at Beaver Falls while other contingents form in East Palestine and East Liverpool, with 1000+ volunteers signaled to join in Pittsburg.
A plan by Western and Southern Democrats calls for a national convention to back free silver and rift with Eastern financial policy after President Cleveland vetoed the Bland bill. Rep McLaurin leads the initiative, aiming to unite Southern and Western allies while inviting members of all parties, though critics warn it could split Democratic votes and strengthen the administration.
The eighty first birthday of Prince Bismarck will be celebrated with enthusiasm lasting to Monday. Women across Hess, Baden and Palatinate present an illuminated address along with wine gifts as part of a broad political and social movement.
Colonel Tom Pepper of Lepton Kentucky was arrested and jailed for charges of droskescess and resuiting ladies after foreclosing and mortgaging a $40,000 sale of the stallion Acolita. The case ties to unpaid balances of $24,000 and involves references to Representative O'Dell and local service context amid a March setting.
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