The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-07-26
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STRIKE ECHOES.
A Proclamation Ordering Crowds OF the
Streets Of Oakland.

A Proclamation Ordering Crowds OF the
Streets of Oakland
At Oakland, Cal. Mayor Pardes mas iseued
A PROCLAMATION in which he orders crowds
on the streets and requires that people keep
In doors. leaving horne only in pursuit Of
their legitimate business. The reason for the
proclamation Is stated 10y the mayor 10 be
condition OF affairs in Oakland threatening
he destruction Of property, disturbance OF
the peace, interference OF travel by railway
trains and the cessation Of commerce.
RroisTE liSo wonKMES.
A dispatch from Chicago says; At the
Pullman works on Thursday. Manager Mid
ilcton was busily engaged registering men
willing TO work, The announcement that
the shops will open as soon as q sufficient
force Is secured has developed considerable
weakness among the strikers and II IL claim.
ed that IN two hours the manager registered
32j men. A force Of 1000 men win be neces-
sary before the works will resume.
CALIFORNIA STRIKE SETTLED.
Advices from san Francisco, say; The
strike on the southern Pacific system Is fast
approaching its end. President Debs sent a
telegram to President Roberts Of the Oakland
branch. One report Is that Debs informed
Roberts that the trouble with Pullman ha8
been settled aud advised Roberts 10 get tlsa
prejudice. Another report states that Debs
merely informed the strikers that the strike
on the South, IN Pacific could be ended by q
majority vote OF the unions concerned The
strikers are now holding an executive ses-
sion for the purpose Of determining what
steps will be taken.
At Sacramento over 400 men reported for
work In the shops and many Of the old em-
porcs were given their former positions The
men were protected 10y strong military es-
cort. 1t Is conceded that the strike there is
settled and that tha railroad company has
| won.
FOLLOWER or DEDs rrSIsHED.
In the United states Court at Detreit, Mich.
/ William Dir charged with violating an in
| junction Of the court, by entering the De.
! troit Grand Haven and Milwaukee railroad
| yards and assaultihg Switchman Bruce. was
| found guilty and sentenced 10 six months In
the House Of Correction.
sHuPs TO STAY CLOSED.
The ultinAtum has gone forth from Chey-
1 chnc, Wyo., that the railroad shops on the
/ Wyoming and Idaho division OF the Union
| Pacific. which were closed July 2. will not BE-
opened for general repair work until business
/ reyives and there Is n demand for motive
power. The decision IL great disappoint-
ment 10 hundreds Of employees and will para
/ lyzc business in all the towns on the system
/ between Cheyenne and Portland.
Tho Eric shops nj Kent, o., opened Thurs
day morning Thirty-fye men were dis
| charged. including all the mcmbers Of the
American Hallway Union.
Just before the close Of stormy session
the Hammond. Ind. branch OF the American
Railway Union. decided to return to work.
The motion was Carried 10y ~ to 81.
The East 81. Louis strikers executive
| hoard declared the American Railway Union
strike or A ballot was taken, and the
proposition was carried by n two-thirds
! vote.
At 81. Paul In the United States District
court the grand jury reported between 55 and
GO indictments against strikers and others for
interfering with the mails during the recent
| strike.