New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-18
MILITIA CHARGED THE MOB.
ervrRE FIGHTING IN THE STREETS OF
CLEVELAND.
-,,o,-s.vns OF STRIKERS ATTEMPT TO STAND
AGAINST THE LINE OF BAyoNETs-MANY ON
ROTH SIDES worNDED-AN oMI-
NOUS sITCATIo,

ROTH SIDES wOvNDED-AN OMl-
NOUS SITUATION
r,.r.lsnd July THE sercest fight since the
,,,o ~ the Brown hosting workers began oc-
'--.s this evening The militia kept the crowd
~ while the non-unon men were taken from
A., sbons hut the mob increased until IL num-
ssrsd many thousands. and extended over ter
,,orv Of ffteen squares
1os-s stones and clubs drew charge from the
rouce and militia. Many on both sides were
ornded Just how many strikers were hurt is
,,certsin hut two men who were so severely
.,shbed with bayonets that they could not get
r.v are living at the ST. Clair Hospital. They
.-s Thomas McGreavy and Thomas Garety.
An dsv there were frequent clashes between
.,s mob a: the Brown Hosting Works and the
,ol,cs and militia. The mob was in vicious
mood and whenever lone soldier or policeman
could be reached violence was attempted. The
,-oops from p. m. were constantly under arms,
and had great difficulty in clearing the streets.
,ro charges IN which bayonets were freely used,
being necessary.
soon as charge was ended the mob, which
Early in the afternoon numbered 1000. would
aou back against 'he line OF steel like wave
s the and again begin 20 hoot and throw
snnes When the workInen had been taken
syay and the troops were returning TO their
quarters al the works another Vengeful rally
was made upon Company +. Again a charge
was made and cold steel was driven home so
that many OF the rioters had 10 be helped away.
At this time some one sent in a general alarm
10 the police station. and every yatroi wagon was
soon dashing through the streets. causing the
widest rumors among the thousands on their
way home from work. There was no need or the
rolice reinforcements and the crowd, which
had been swelled to 1900. began TO melt away
Il looked as II the trouble was ended but at
o.c,ock an assault was made on a soldier who
was passing along Wison-ave. He fought des-
perately. as did also a policeman who hurried 10
his aid squad Of troops came 10 their rescue
hut not before the officer had been beaten into
insensibihty Again the patrol wagons rushed
10 the scene and had all they could DO 70 forc"
r massage through the angry mob Everything
is now In readiness to repel an outbreak. which
IS expected during the night.
John Tappan private in Company d, DONG
ricket duty at the Rerea quarries. was shot IN
the leg by one Of the strikers early this morning
The man was ambushed behind pile Of stones
The striker Who fred the shot quickly dsap-
reared The soldiers and deputies spent the
rest OF the night in unsuccessful search lol
him.
rohr t,rssau ,he crippled gate tender who was
-, fror, car bv the strikers on Tuesday
night died tonight An effort is being made lC
trace his assaant.
4 private watchman. owen Murphy, VINO AT
ternnted 10 protect a milt.aman tonight was
struck on the head with brick. and while lying
on the ground received injuries which may prove
fatal He was only saved from instant death Dy
o charea made by Company r There were many
yemen IN the mob and they were apparently
,b. most bitter and they refused to- move.
so-r,e Of them were injured ~ bayonet thrusts.
rba situation at midnight is very OminOus and
The streets In the vicinity Of the works are pa
t-ollcd l,v soldiers and police The works are
mile from the nearest police station. ana IL Is
no, considered safe to withdraw the men who
have been on duty all day. although five com
NAMES Of troops are on the ground.