Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-06

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was placed under arrest. In the office was
discovered several boxes of dynamite and a
number of red flags and banners
The mob OF 5000 to 5000 persons re-sssem.
oled near the corner of Eighteenth street and
Center avenue. at noon, and raided Roths-
childs drug store, carrying of everything in
the store. They then rsided 4 LIQUOR store
IN the vicinity, carrying away some liquor.
The police returned 10 the scene and succeed
ed in dispensing the mob
Ii has finally been decided hy the mayor TO
issue proclamation. 1t will call upon all
persons TO keep off the streets after dark.
anu warns them not 10 gather in crowds on
the streets or in vacant lots.
The police raiaed the establishment kept
by {. II. Bissel at 100 South Clark street.
tins afternoon, carrying away 90 guns and re-
volvers. Ii was decided that Bissel had been
supplying the Socialists with guns.
Mayor Harrison, with several detectives.
visited Arbeiter Zetune's office TODAY, and
had consvltstion with Oscar Nebe, who said
he didn't belong to the office, hut was em-
ployed TO get out the paper. The msvor told
hlm that the paper would NOT be issued until
inspected BY Mr.. Hand, who he would send
Tor that purpose. The inquest on the BODY OF
Officer John Diegan, killed last night, was
begun at the city clerk office this afternoon.
Ii is thought that the evidence will result in
an indictment against Spies and the other
Anarchists for murder
2.SO L. NJ The city remains quiet up to
this hour. Railroad companies have sustain
ed no molestation of any kind ami with the
exception of tie Lake Shore, are moving
about all the freight offered Fortv five
wounded officers and men are at the county
hospitaI. Officer Diegan is the only one
dead among the wounied officers
At2 o'clock. Officer Barrett was reported
dying, and there appears to be but little hope
OF saving the lives of Officers Jno Miller,
Jacob Hansen, Nelson Hansen and Thomas
Redden The remaining ~ officers in the
county hospital have fair show for recovery
but all are extremely low. Two of the riot
ers are in very critical condition and IL is
exp cted will die.
fhe names of the following persons at the
hospital, suffering from wounds. didn't ap-
pear in the early accounts: Strikers John
Frazer, Frank Rush; Officers VIM. Burns,
JAS Brady, N Nansen.
On the door leading to the office of Arbie-
ter Zeitung, the following notice in German
is posted.
The Arbeiter Zeitung will not be published
for the next few days. All advertisements.
ETC., can be left in the saloon In the base
| ment
The crowd that wrecked the drug store was
composed OF men women and children. They
acted like insane people, the male portion
yelling, females screaming and the boys
whistling as they rushed into the place. In
less time than it takes to tell it the store was
completely gutted and the rioters drunk upon
liquor. The next point of attack was Weis-
kopts saloon. 1t is under the hall where the
| Anarchists have been holding meetings
Barrels of liquor were rolled out. the heads
broken out and the rioters reveled in the
liquid. Bottles of whiskey, wine and beer
were consumed, and then the work of de-
molishing the fixtures was proceeded with
Not table or chair was left unbroken. The
ice chest and counter was split into kinding
wood Lieut.. Sheppard, with large force
of men were quickly summoned and the mob
ran like frightened ours before them, skulk-
ing away into houses and alleyways. After
driving them from the streets the police re-
tired, leaving a guard to preserve order
The indignation and concern of the general
public respecting the atrocious occurrence of
last night has been in nowise essened as the
day has passed. The prompt action of the
authorities in arresting three of the chief
consplratOrs and accumulating evidence which
will, 1t is now believed, fix great crime upon
them has called forth unstnted praise All
ordinary places Of business are now open,
there is almost entire cessation of all
ordinary transactions. The mavor has been
assured by all classes of citizens of their de-
sire to aid him in every possible way.
Hon. Elihu B. Wsshburne, ex-minister to
France, remarked today that he had not
known during the carnage enacted by the
commune in Paris so utterly cowardly and
atrocious murder as that of last night. Mayor
fln-Y &c. Ia.
with his department otficers and citizens,
| published the following
PROCLAMATION
To the people of Chicago;
Whereas, great excitement exists among
the people Of this good city, growing out of
! labor troubles, which excitement is intensl
| fled by open defiance of the guardians of
peace by a body of lawless men, who, under
the pretence of aiding the laboring men, are
really endeavoring to destroy all law, and
whereas last night these men by the use of
weapons never resorted to in civilized lands,
except in times of war or for revolutionary
purposes, caused great bloodshed among the
citizens and officers of the municipality,
who were simply III performance of their du-
ties, and, whereas, the city authorities pro-
pose to protect life and property at all haz-
! drus, h0n III nolDg 50 Will De cDtnpeiIeu 10
break up all unlawful or dangerous gather
1 lngs, and. whereas, even when men propose
to meet for lawful purposes, bad men will
attempt to mingle with them, armed with
cowardiy missiles for the purpose OF bringing
about boodshed, endangering the lives of in
/ nOcent persons,
Therefore, l. Carter II Harrison, mayor
of Chicago, do hereby proclaim that gather.
ings of people in crowds or professions on
the streets and public places Of the city are
dangerous and cannot be permitted, and or
ders have been issued to prevent all such
gatherings and to break up and disperse all
crowds, to prevent injury to innocent per-
sons. | urge all law abiding citizens TO
quietly atteod to their affairs and not to meet
in crowds. If the police order any gather
/ iDgs to disperse and they be not obeved, all
PERSONS so jsobeying will be treated "a law
breakers end will surely incur the penalty OF
/ their disobedience. | further assure the
/ good people of Chicago that believe the po-
/ lice can protect their lives and property and
the good name of Chicago, and will do so.
CARTER H. HARRISON,
Mayor.
! One of the evening papers publishes the
/ following:
/ HEADQUARTERS 49TH VIGILANCE COMMITTEE,
/ May 3.
| Meet sharp at LAO.
| (Sizned) A. RE
| 5th inst-Business of great importance.
Spies. Parsons and Schwab, and others of
I their kind. Beware
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