Economic distress and industry shifts loom large in 19th century report
A sweeping, fragmentary account details wage cuts and employer pressure increasing labor demand across sectors. It notes drops in real purchasing power, a volatile crop outlook, and rising freight costs while highlighting coal, sugar, and textile interests, cooperative unions, and policy debates shaping wages and work hours. The text also hints at mining expansions in Wyoming and West Virginia, rail and port trade, and potential regional industrial growth balanced by social strains and public concerns.
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Waserstom
Sears
Sosa
Bud Chi Seanon
Doly
Wade
Inter Wal
Winrkawen
Livic
Ballaika
Ohio
Hocking Valley
Elere
Wyoaseg
Washington
Mabuts
Comog
Wyoming
Chicago
Teese
Tae
West Virginia
Clearfeld
Cumberland
Jon Furum
Prasssleaniog
Pennsylvania
Oman
Ascl Mur
Mensese
Jsinere
Cxrpes
Mees
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Labor unrest and shop closures ripple through early industry
A fragmented report details wage cuts and strikes across furnaces and foundries in Ohio Illinois Indiana and New York. Stoveworks in Steubenville and Gage & Howe face labor disputes while Knights of Labor activists push for convicts and wage protections. A Bay City cooperative store expands with a $3,000 capital and seven percent dividend. The New York Labor Assembly elects leaders as unions resist reduced pay and unsafe conditions.
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Songun Sitet
Bay City
Mich
Sarves Wheel Works
Indianapolis
Mittabungh
Bradley's
Eaxpluym
Carey
Ohio Commissioner of Labor Statistics
Ohio
Trades Assembly of
The
Knights of Labor
Leony
Allerow
New
Orleana Hera
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New York Labor Assembly
Walter N. Thayer
Samuel Gompers
Nenaick T. Wedd
John Phillis
Wmn
Hi Coughlin
3. Louis
Gage & Horaoe
Eml
Bri & Co
N. J
Lay City
Wright
al Mountains
Slate Creek
Bath Scans
Owingaville
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Glass industry shifts and state legislative notes in 1885
A lengthy 1885 record shows Missouri glass shipments and New Jersey factory activity with several plants resuming or starting up. It lists operations at Bodine's in Tansboro, Challinor Ceila Co Tarentum, Great Western Class factory St Louis, Fisler Morgan Clayton, and Ottawa Oh Flint Glass closing. Also reports on House of Delegates actions, committee reports, and proposed bills including taxation, judiciary matters, and state health repeal discussions.
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Missouri
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Salem Sunbeam
Elmer
N. J
Saber ‘Tribune
King, Son & C c
Southside
Pitteberg
Bodine's
Grass Works
Tansboro
of Challinor, Ceila Co
Tarentum
Great Western Class
St. Louis
Fisler & Morgan
Clayton
Flint Glass Works
Ottawa
Riverside Glass Works
Wellaburg
W. Va
Davidson
Callison
Alu
Mtanui
Layround
Committee On the Judiciary
Pau
Committee On
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Doddridge
Marion
State Board of Health
Dyer
Odd Fellows’ Hall Association
Wheeling
White
Committee On Taxation and Finance
Hayman
Mr. White
West Virginia
Lesner
Secretary of State
Supreme Court
PT Lucas
Wearation
Moundaville
Lucas
Gilkeson
Chem
Coen
Haymond
Alderaon
West Virginia Senate Proceedings and Committee Actions
The report covers legislative steps in the West Virginia Senate including readings and amendments on various bills, committee recommendations, and resolutions. Key items involve judiciary bills, public relief measures, education structure changes, and executive department term specifications, with adjournment after a session nearing noon.
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Aoneset Smith
S. B
Morme
S. B. No
Court of Appeals
Justice of the Peace
Scamietrol Smith
Committee On Education
Avid
Unger
Executive Department
McCreery
Senate
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Hamilton
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Youngstown
Enon
News-Register
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American Tisned Plain Association
Jacret
House of Delegates
Servapay
Houve
J. T. McClure
United Presbyterian Church
Achools
Tyke Powell
Committee On Mines
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Committee On Printing
Om Education
Marshall
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Comite
Miller
H. Bo
M.A
Senatis
Mt Prabyietas
Maponts
Mr. Burgess
B. Nojit
Mr. Byrne
Isaac H. Collins
P. Hays
Henson
Isaac ii Collins
St. J. Bus
Springston and
Iginer
Gilmer County
Hays
Anid County
Jasse H. Collins
P. Mays
M. J. Bush
J. B. Springston
Henson Gainer
S. L. Haya
M. T. I'rame
Isaac H. Colling
W. Denmas
McDowell County
Sommerville
Ridgeley
West Liberty State Normal School
West Liberty
J.R
Dawnen
Scott
West Virginia University
Braator
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Daeson
Ryverss Co
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Ptating Press
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Rent Ladies Eyes
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National Business College
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H.W. Ecbraide
Brandon
Fulton
Fred. Nolte
Jos. Straub
Sam. B. McKee
Johan H. Deihl
Thomas Seamon
TW. Weixzel
Mrs. M. Dunning
Ae Bros
Laner
Fatale Wah
Feate
J. C. Peckett & Bro
Bowlton & Powell
J. L. Radcliff & Co
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Chapman & Sellers
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Veal Virginia
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