Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-24

vent violence. Over 2Q9special police have
been sworn in, mahy of whom are strikers
themselves .s'fio thus declare their intention
to pT9ss,tt property. A telegram from,
lafayette. lnd indicates strike on the
Washington road at noon to-day.
CHICAGO FALLS INTO LINE.
Chicago, July 24.-The strike of railroad
hands has become general in Chicago. 1t
was inaugurated last night, as reported in
these dispatches, by strike among the
switchmen on the Michigan Central railroad
and this morning the entire force of the road
Joined them. These men, who claim that
by arrogance, unkindness and penuiriousness
OF management, they have virtually been
forced into the strike, gathered in force this
morning, visited the other railroad men in
the city and induced them ALL with the ex-
ception of the employ ees of the Northwes.
tern railroad, to strike. Consequently at
this hour none but passenger trains are on
the road, all others being laid off,
A mob among whom are but few strikers
but which is largely composed of disreputa-
bles, is circulating to the number of about
FIVE hundred on the west side and compell-
ing all classes of worlmen to quit. The
Railroad Offices present deserted appear
ance and the yards are quiet. No depre-
dations are being committed. The policy
of most of the roads is to send away as
many cars as possible.
QUIET AT COLUMBUS.
Columbus, July "a The F. c. and St,
Louis striking fireman and brakeman are
very emphatic in denouncing the actions of
the mob yesterday in forcibly closing up
business establishments. They state, through
"a committee that while they
are firm in their purpose of
maintaining the strike and preventing the
running of freight trains they utterly repu-
diate all riotous incendiary lawless proceed
ings and will do all in their power to bring
rioters to justice and prevent repetition of
their excesses The strikers are thoroughly
organized and are determined not to weld.
They claim they cannot live upon their
present compensation and men are discharged
if they get into debt. The strikers have re-
solved not TO countenance any drunkenness
or violence by any of their number
Prompt action by the police authorities
and citizens last night has apparently had
the effect Of demoralizipg the rioters very
few of whom have yet been seen this morn
ing. There is much less excitement on the
streets than yesterday and greater feeling
of security. Most factories and machine
shops resumed work this morning, the men
being put to work as fast as they came in.
large mob Of miners, who were report
ed en- route for Newark last night were met
by a committee of strikers and citizens who
urged them to return to Shawnee, which
they reluctantly did.
The military is in full possession of the
yards and no violence reported up to this
hour.
GENERAL STRIKE ITEMS.
Erie, July PA committee of fireman
and brakemen telegraphed the president of
the Lake Shore company to letmails go east
and ask that the company be directed to
proceed with mail and passengers.
Cincinnati, July 24--It is orderly here to
day. Many passenger trains are running
but no freight. 1t is learned that the strik-
ers did not burn the bridge over Mill creek
and three of the mob who did have been
arrested. Preparations for squelching the
riot are complete.
Indianapolis July 24.-The vandalia
line made futile attempt TO put train on
the track this morning Many saloons are
closing at the mayors request Special
police are guarding property.
st. Louis, July 24.-Two hundred and
fifty of JEFF Davis, regiment, enroute for here,
have been switched of on side track at
sedalia by some gang unknown at present
1t is reported that a large body of strikers
have left east st. Louis for the Missouri
Pacific shops to force men to quit work
Albany, July PA thousand workmen
at the West Albany rail road shops have
Joined the strikers and are coming towards
this city.
Boston, July 24-It is reported that a
messenger from the Baltimore & Ohio road
has been on the Easton and Boston and
Maine roads melting employees to strike
but was unsuccessful. The men although
dis; atisfed with their present pay, do not
deem astrike advisable.
ST. Louis, July 24.-Strikers from east ST.
Louis this morning compelled the trainmen
and workmen at the Missouri Pacific shops
to quit. The reported train with troops
from the west is on time.
New York, July 24.-The president of
the Mutual Life insurance company has no
tilted all agents that when policy holders of
their company are duly called 10 act as
citizens soldiers or civilians in surpressing
riots or in vindicaing the laws, their claims
on the company are held inviolate.
Betheleme Pa, July 81 The miners