The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-27
Sympathetic Strike Ne1
Step in Philadelphia
Labor War.
LEADER MURPHY
IS UNDER AIRES
Rioting Continues and Cars a
Attacked by Unruly Mobs
Many Are Sent to Hospitals
as Result Of Clashes Be-
tween Strikers and
Officers.

Philadelphia. Pa, February 26.-Aft
a day OF almost complete tranquilli
several small riots broke out in t
kensington district of Philadelphia Ia
this afternoon, where bands of you
men attacked cars that were r
through that section of the city
non-union mon.
In one of the ARRAYS passengers we
attacked by strike sympathizers.
motorman was dragged from his G
and badly beaten, several policem
were roughly handled. but in none
the disturbances was any one serious
injured
Tho most serious affair occurr
about 6 o'clock at Front Street a,
Susquehanna Avenue. when. iowa
evening. a crowd gathered there a
was soon beyond the control of t
local police force stationed at TIL
point. Several cars were stoned
individuals.
Car Is Attacked.
The mob continued 70 grow. and
is thought that finally a band Of YOU
men succeeded in stopping car
tic intersection of the streets. Qui
as a flash the crowd was upon the c;
trying to reach the non-union ere
The lone policeman who was protecti
the crew fought bravely to save
charges, but several men dragged h
into the street. In the melee his
volyer and club were taken from II
He was given a severe beating by
roughs. Several men in the Gre
tried TO stop the attack. but "
threatened with q similar fate.
In the meantime the car crew
having it ont with other sections
the mob. The conductor managed
get away. but the motorman was
so fortunate. He fired several v
shots, and was pulled from the car
also beaten.
About this time other policen
came running up and waded into
| crowd, which was bent on further III
chief. Reluctant to draw their revo
ers because of the women and childr
| caught in the crowd. the police fouG
back the mob with their clubs.
Here come the State cops" some
yelled, and there was a movement
break away. a half-doZen of
mounted police came ealloping alo
Front Street and charged into
crowd. smashing right and left W
their hickory sticks. and gradua
forced the mob back. Men, women &
children were treated alike.
troopers made good use of their
sticks and gave an extra crack Wn
a rioter showed any resistance.
dred being driven through a sn
street.
Woman Victim OF Mob.
During the fight a woman passen:
Mrs. j. c. Ehler, was struck in
abdomen with a brick and rende
unconscious. Walter Graham, anot
passenger, who tried to carry her II
the car, was attacked by the mob ;
very roughly handled. but he mana:
to carry the woman into drug ste
Half dozen people in the Gro
were hurt by the policemen's clu
and were sent to hospitals to have tn
injuries dressed, after which they w,
taken into custody charged with ri
ing.
The other disturbances in kensir
ton were not so serious, the riot
being dispersed without any dana
being done.
The first trouble to break out in
negro section occurred late this aft,
noon at Fifth and Lombard Stree
where a crowd amused itself In thro
Ing things at cars, 4 riot call y
sent in and Il detail of policemen W
quickly on the scene and scattered
crowd.
Aside from the scat tering disort
reported and the arrest and arrais
ment of John G. Murphy, president
the Central Labor Union, on char
of lnciting to riot. the eighth day
| tho strike was not marked by any
portant Developments. Tho Philad
1 phla Rapid Transit Company Sigh
| Increased the number of cars In opel
tion, according to company officia
and several lines in outlying sectic
were opened for the first time. An
creased number of cars was also
operation tonight.
Meetings OF Strikers.
Tho strikers held meetings duri
the day. The gatherings were order
and the men were urged to stand
their union. Some of the spcalse
MAJ u S' NiiO S'IiipoAtS Will s'S9NtAr, tth
statements regarding its ability to r
cars and said that it could not {
good men in Philadelphia to work I
it under present conditions.
Whether a general strike of all
ganized labor in Philadelphia Will
called next week will probably he {
cided at to-morrow's regular meeti
of the Central Labor Union Preside
Murphy is in favor OF a general wa
out and whether his advice VIII
taken romans to be seen.
Claims Strike Is Won.
Addressing a meeting OF striki
carmen In West Philadelphia II
afternoon, G. O. Pratt. leader of I
strikers, said that the union earn
naN soon march in body to CT
Hall to see whether they can get
square deal
Flo declared the strikers would
eanize In every election division
tho city. and mt the next general ell,
ton would be on guard to prot,
their own rights and the rights
the public generally. On election Il
we Will not only endeapor to re,,tc