Switchmen Strike in Chicago Sparks Violence and Rail Turmoil
A clash between striking switchmen and replacements in Chicago triggered a chaotic scene on a Newport rail line. Mob violence, attacks on crews and Pinkerton guards, and multiple injuries followed as trains were stoned and engines deserted. Police arrested one man, sparking further disruption and threatening a wider rate war on multiple roads.
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Missouri
Kansas
Tik Price
Flase
Deena
Kindle Street
Western Avenue
Enuzine Ami
Firenan
I Nish
Pinkerton Wen
Bruin
Tral
Chen
Fukerton
Unets
Dyvisign
John Lesler
Sone Cone
West Maitisan Stet
Pabice
Quirk
Chicago
Milwemukee
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Night Exposed Mine Disaster And Aftermath Actions
At 11 o'clock one man was found dead as debris removal continued in the mine shaft. A rescue attempt described in interviews reveals five or more workers still inside, with ongoing efforts to clear timbers and reach them as survivors’ fates remain uncertain.
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Kancaster
No. 6
Valuniwers
Jrobt
Rick
Geo
Henry
Charles Smallwoor
Mat Dalgband
Gray
Mini
Swerney
Springfield
New York
Nicholas Fagan
Anni
Maggie
Annie
MURDER OVER A BOTTLE OF WHISKY IN PERTH
Brasn March 21 after days of investigation C Caraven's verdict that William Collinwood, a miner found dead near Perth, was murdered. He and John Mulhola drank in McGrigin's saloon when five or six men tried to take their whisky. They were ejected but followed home. later the bottle went missing and both men died. Mulhola may identify the assailants.
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Waco
Tex
Bruceville
Dan Ford
Jim Phompson
James W.thompson
L. K. Taylor
Coon Taylor
Taylor
Thompson
Thompsons
Jim Thompson
Whey
Leenwat
Brasn
C ‘Caraven
Wm. Collinwood
Perth
Jobn Mulhola
McGrigin
Muainola
BANKRUPT SACRIFICE MANSION FARMER ENDS LIFE NEAR CONSHOCTON
Wrederick Aberklrk a farmer near Conshpeton Ohio died by suicide after burning his property to his heirs amid financial reverses. The sheriff found the farm deed transferred to relatives, and Markley killed himself to save the fort for his children. The report spans multiple overlapping items including negotiations in Ottawa and legal notices.
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Cleveland
Wrederick Aberklrk
Conshpeton
Markley
Life in China through an Opium Dreaming Night
An unnamed traveler describes a chaotic night in a Chinese city filled with opium dens, tobacco use, and drug vendors. He records a dim inn’s uncomfortable rooms, mosquitoes, reed benches, and a mortar pounding ritual while recounting interactions with a local host, a tortoise-shell official, and the sensory haze of sleep deprivation. The narrative blends travelogue with vivid, disjointed impressions of lodging, meals, tea, and urban bustle.
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Bevers Lother
Mediciov
Pion
Simon
Thamephrt
Frienediinemba
Neommes
Pate
Eve Roeste
Origin of the Eskimos and their native name
A Chambers Journal excerpt discusses the Eskimos, their possible self designation from a native word for mam, and theories on origin. It notes Arctic coast habitats, debates on migration from central North America, and the kaiak as a distinctive Inuit canoe found where intermarriage occurred with other peoples.
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Alaska
Arctic
Greenland
Orwin
Chambers
Doctors Ketchum and Ross Advertisements
Doct ors Ketchum and Ross advertise as graduates in medicine and surgery, experienced cancer and tumor specialists treating chronic diseases, catarrh, throat and lung issues, stomach and liver complaints, skin eruptions, nervous debility, early decay, and lost manhood with testimonials. They offer free consultations and promised prompt delivery of medicines by mail to patients.
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Powderly
Prrrewuns
Workman
Assemblies of Knights F Labor
Ross
Dre
Ketchum
Rose Wilbon
Chas
Leaver
Durest
Jule Hicks
Tham Xen
Corer
Jichen
Mes
Walters
Anid
Mn Tan
Kita
Ube
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Switchmens Strike
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Xl Engineers
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Misyaalte
Marlet
Dairington & Northern
Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul Katlrow Company
Ansarys
Marsares
W.va
Mateh
Saldamore & Ohio
Red Hel
Bern
Angie
Frank Herves
Colorel
Ben
Apis Bbc
Wrror
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Marcy
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Omani
Cincinnati
Erikis
Lonievillie
Hous
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Trasons
Carmunt
Trasanabte
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Wesial
Skigwick City
Bors
Crash M. Taylor
John M. Kagan
Davies Green
Molntyse
California
Ate Payne
Congregational Shuteh
Garsonagy
Cheacy
Krakow
Milwaskie Avenue
Sten
Himeself
Mir
Raxsas Cry
Missouri and Aust Telephone Company
Armorican Electric Light Company
Cor
Julie Stover
Badeau
Adam Badeau
Cot. Grant
Isaue
Grant
St. Park
Minn
Portiat
Chiatlen
Smith
Minnesota
Indiana
Minow
Oregon
Tace
Alex Smaith
Greenbnry
Alex
Dickie
Oise
TLL
March St
Slainnen
National Prohibition Coumatttee
Kanes
Sid Yonicht
Republican Party
New York State
Ned Jarar
Samuel Dirkit
Satonal Prohibition Ganialtiee
Central Music
Marek
Thomas F Clark
Atetien
Topeka
Santa Yu Staffrost
Fuda
Hatrina
NOG
March
Union
Morcan
Amao
Louisville
Courier Journal
Washington
Ways and Means
Credit Mobilier
Shipman
United States Circdit Court
Howland Aazard
Sir Dillon
Union Pacific Railway
San Francisco
United States
Ferdinand Ciprey
B. McLean
W. A. Loyd
Boyd
Ciprico
McTeall
J. Kipp
Prade
Ian
Wilson
Orleans
Newton
Scott County
Mass
Edward Pident
Platida
Ginversten
Vestivius
Richmond
Mabel Stoddard
Tropau
Pre Vinulkrunt
Mabel Stodsland
D. van Buskick
Leon
Dubuque Bank
Dinceux
Graves
Camong
Chih & Grwes — Company
Lala K. Graves
KoGraves
Inon Works
Suule Us
John D. Gillett
Lisonu
Ihl
John
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Ness
Klxbart
Hela
Aimee Tite
Gimby
Wanderer
Stacetux
Tiner
Tadisnayets
Tisanzie
Ebay
THE
Golden Eagle
I. Gross
Douglas and
Lawrence Aves
Ottawa
Ont
Kailway Company
Manitoba
North West Territories
Ourers
Yorn
Mare
Smythe
Tenny
Ts Gould
Trecomter
Creewexaty
R. Decamp
Interies
Mutropoite Nations Bank
Hanes
Tarr
Allaxy
N.Y
Senate
Kan
Bewlle Jie
Mewinst
Kansas City
Pt. Scott& Springfield
Shiert Hine
Gavases of
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Eld & Perry Coat Company
Furtermenk & Something
Suringrteld
Herald
Geark
Appwals
Iru Matthews
Wiley Matthews
Williamn
Minnesota Farmers’ Alliance
Path
Minnivsnta Fanner al- Lanse
Lancesion
Turin
Pelier
John Moyer
Rai
Laaitog
McKattrell
Japan
Sesila Armberg
Bea
Philadelphis Prem
Californie
Tiotel Life IN
China
Lenpow
Aden
Mina
Leah
Puleemin
Lemare
Doctors
Ketchum & Ross
Luis Deal
U.S.C. & P. Assn
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Main St
Wichita
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