Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-07-25
NIGHT DISPATCHES.
LATEST FROM THE EAST.
The Strikers Quieting Down al
Some Points And Breaking
Out at Others.
The General situation u Little Bet.
ter, u Any Difference.

The strike OF railroad hands has be-
come general here. 1t was started last
night, as reported in these dispatches,
by a strike among switchmen on the
Michigan Central Railroad, and this
morning the whole force of the road
Joined them. These men, who claim
that by the unkindness and penurious-
ness of the management they have
beer forced into the strike, gathered in
force this morning, visited other roads
and induced all but those on the
Northwestern Railroad TO join; so at
this hour there are only passenger
trains on the road, and all others are
laid up. A mob, among whom are but
few strikers. but which is composed
mostly of disreputables, is circulating
to the number of about 500 on the
west side, and compelling all classes of
workmen to quit. The railroad offices
present a deserted appearance. and the
yards are quiet. No depredations are
being committed. The policy of most
of the roads is to send away as many
cars as possible.
KANSAS CITY, 2 A. NJ, July "a.
The United States troops ordered
from Fort Leavenworth to st. Louis
have been switched on a side track in
Wyandotte, opposite here, by track
men, and can't proceed. The railroad
employees have notified them that they
will burn every bridge between here
and st. Louis, II necessary, to prevent
them from going to that city.
BUFFALO, AIS, A. NJ, July "a.
Both rioters and troops are at this
hour resting OH their arms. All the
| depots, cars, and machine shops are
being strongly guarded by the soldiers.
| Not more than half a dozen of the de-
moralized Westfield company have
| vet been seen. 1t Is understood the
firing was without orders. The num-
| Der of wounded can't definitely be as
certained, and il is with difficulty any
intelligence car be obtained. Grave
fears are entertained for what the par
ticulars may develop. No trains are
now running from here, the mob con
trolling the International bridge.
BUFFALO, 10 A. NJ, July "A.
The troops are driving the mob out
of the yards at East Buffalo, to give
room for the moOviny of the cars. In
tense excitement prevails.
DETROIT, $3.50 A. NJ, July "a.
The latest information received here
the Chicago and Canada Southern
main line, and the Toledo and Detroit
division.
BUFFALO, July "a.
Following are the names of the riot
ers wounded by the firing of the West
field company: VIM. Berrigan, Pat.
Breen. John Clay, a Dutcb,nan, dy-
ing, w. j. l.. Hickey, Paul Lang, l..
Murphy, and two members of the
Westfield company reported killed.
INDIANAPOLIS. Julv "a.
The strikers took possession of the
Union Depot and tracks at midnight,
and will allow only postal cars to
leave. City passenger travel is wholly
stopped. Governor Williams and
Mayor Caven decline to interfere. ex-
cept to suppress and prevent violence.
Over 200 special police were sworn in,
many OF whom are themselves strik-
ers. They declare their intention to
protect the property.
A telegram from Lafayette indicates
a strike on the Wabash road at noon
to day.
BosToN, July "a.
1t is reported that a messenger from
the Baltimore and Ohio road has been
on the Eastern, Boston and Maine
roads melting the employees strike.
but was unsuccessful.
ALBANY, July "a.
One thousand workmen at the West
Albany railroad shops have Joined the
strikers and are coming towards this
city.
CoLUMBUs, o., July "a.
The striking firemen and brakemen
here denounce the action of the mob
yesterday in forcibly closing up bust