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ous Action of the Authorities-Attempt to Start Trains Resisted by the Mob

-Another Victory for the Police-The Rioters Fire an Oil Train-Deter-

mination of the Citizens to Put Down an Outbreak-Arrival of General

Hancock and the Regulars-The Danger over-Freight Trains Sent Out

-Governor Hartranft at Philadelphia-His Orders-Departure of the

Governor and Troops to Open the Railroad-The Strikers Overawed at

Altoona-Train Men Forced to do their Duty-The Troops Move from

Blairsville Intersection-Pittsburgh Occupied-Attack on the Regulars-

Capture of Prisoners-The Governor and the Strikers-The StrikeCrushed

-The Road Opened...............

THE READING RIOTS.

The Strike at Reading-Burning of the Lebanon Valley Bridge by the

Strikers-Rioters at Reading Stop the Trains-High-Handed Acts of

Violence-Arrival of Troops at Reading-TheRioters Attack the Military

-The Soldiers Fire Upon the Mob-A Terrible Volley-Excitement at

Reading-Action of the City Authorities-Capture of Arms—Arrival of

the 16th Regiment-The Soldiers Fraternize with the Rioters-Danger of

a Conflict Between the Troops-The Military Sent Away from Reading-

Arrival of the Regulars-Arrest of Rioters-Character of the Rioters-

A Reporter's Adventure-Verdict of the Coroner's Jury—Justice to the

THE STRIKE IN THE MINING REGIONS.

The Strike Reaches the Coal Regions-Trouble at Pottsville and Shamokin

-Strike on the Lehigh Valley Railroad-Trains Stopped-Matters at

Wilkesbarre-Efforts of the Company to Run the Trains-The Governor

asked to Protect the Road-Riot at Wilkesbarre-A Plucky Engineer-

Triumph of the Strikers-TheTroops Capture Plymouth and Wilkesbarre

-Wholesale Arrests-Collapse of the Strike-The Troubles at Easton-

Excitement at Scranton-Strike of the Men of the Lackawanna Coal and

Iron Company-The Railroad Men Join the Strike-Proclamation of the

Mayor-Trains Stopped at Scranton-Strike of the Miners-The Mines

Flooded-Mob Violence at Scranton-Surrender of the Railroad Strikers

-Bitterness of the Miners-Trains Stopped at Plymouth-The Rioters

Take Possession of Scranton-Attack on the Mayor-His Narrow Escape-

The Posse Summoned-The Rioters Fired Upon and Scattered-The Mob

Overawed-Arrival of the Governor and the Troops-Capture of Strikers

-The Danger Over-Interview of the Strikers with the Governor-Sullen-

ness of the Miners-The Coroner's Jury-A Shameful Verdict-Arrest and

Rescue of Members of the Mayor's Posse--The Sequel-The Rioters Foiled

-The Strike Spreads through the Coal Regions...........

THE STRIKES IN NEW YORK.

The Strike on the Erie Railroad-The State Asked for Protection-Procla-

mation of the Governor of New York-Troops Ordered to Hornellsville

-Trains Stopped by the Rioters-Desperation of the Strikers-Donahue,

the Leader of the Strike-A Specimen Rioter-Strikers Refuse the Offer

of the Erie Railroad Officials-Trouble at Other Points on the Road-The

Riots at Buffalo-The Military Driven Off-The Second Detachment of the

23d Regiment Forces its Way to Hornellsville-Attempt to Burn a Bridge

-Mob Violence-The Governor Proclaims the Law Respecting Interfer-

ence with Railroads-A Hard Blow to the Strikers-A Reporter's Adven-

tures-Recklessness of the Strikers-The Civil Authorities Resolve to En.

force the Law-Preparations for the Arrest of the Strikers-A Settlement

Effected-Surrender of the Strikers-End of the Strike on the Erie Railroad

-Comments on the Strike-Punishment of Donahue-Matters at Albany

-Strike on the New York Central Railroad Threatened-Return of Gover-

nor Robinson to Albany-Mr. Vanderbilt's Policy-The Strike Begun on

the New York Central Railroad-It is Mainly an Outside Movement-

Indifference of the Men to the Strike-Arrival of the 9th Regiment at

Albany-The Mob Overawed at Albany-End of the Strike at that Place-

Arrest of Strikers-The Strike a Failure at Other Points on the New York

Central Railroad-Mr. Vanderbilt's Address to his Men-Strike on the

Lake Shore Road-It Fails-Excitement in New York City-Vigorous

Action of the City Authorities-Actions of the Communists-A Meeting

Called in the Interest of the Strike-Preparations of the Police-Permission

to Hold the Meeting Granted-Citizen Justice Schwab-He wants the

Police Withdrawn-The Commissioners Defy the Mob-Citizen Schwab is

Astonished-The Meeting at Tompkins Square-A Great Failure-The

Authorities Ready-The Danger Over-The Troops Dismissed................. 223

THE STRIKE IN NEW JERSEY.

Apprehensions of Trouble in Jersey City-The Pennsylvania Company Ask

Protection-A Strike Averted on the Pennsylvania Road-Preparations

of the Authorities-The Military Ordered under Arms-Scenes in Jersey

City on the 23d-The Mob Overawed-Proclamation of the Governor-

The Danger over on the Pennsylvania Road-Strikes on the Morris &

Essex and New Jersey Central Roads-Troubles at Phillipsburg-End

of the Strike.......

THE STRIKE IN OHIO.

Strike on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad at Newark, Ohio-Trains Stopped

-Signs of Violence-The Company ask the Protection of the State-

Troops Ordered to Newark-They Sympathize with the Rioters-Threats

of the Miners-Strike at Columbus-The Mob Stop the Trains-The Riot-

ers in Possession of the City-They Compel the Factories to Stop Work

-Alarm in Columbus-Uprising of the Citizens-They Determine to Put

Down the Mob-Proclamation of the Governor-Columbus Quiet-Riot at

Zanesville-Energetic Action of the Citizens-The Strike at Cleveland-

Trains Stopped on the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad-The

Blockade at Collinwood-Determination of the Strikers-They Preserve

Order-Riot at Toledo-The Strike at Cincinnati-Gathering of the Mob-

Rioters Stop Trains on the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railroad-The

City at the Mercy of the Mob-Burning of a Railroad Bridge by the Riot-

ers -The Citizens Resolve to Put Down the Mob-Railroad Men Refuse to

be Interfered with-Restoration of Order...........
336

THE STRIKE IN INDIANA.

The Strike at Fort Wayne-The Men of the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne &

Chicago Railroad stop the Freight Trains-The Strike Spreads-The Rail-

road Shops Closed-The Leaders of the Strike Counsel Moderation-Meas.

ures of the City Government-Workmen join the Strike-The Strikers

Guard the Railroad Property, and Prevent the Formation of a Mob-

Their General Good Conduct —They Determine to Seize the Fort Wayne

Railroad-Vigilance of the Authorities—Failure of the Strike on the

Wabash Road-The Strikers Disheartened-The Fort Wayne Men Surren.

der to the Company-The Strike on the Ohio & Mississippi Road-Matters

at Terre Haute-The Strike at Indianapolis-Trains Stopped-Proclama-

tion of the Mayor-Arming of the Citizens-Proclamation of the Governor

-Collapse of the Strike...........

THE STRIKE IN ILLINOIS-THE CHICAGO RIOTS.

Danger to Chicago from its Communist Population-Announcements of the

Communists-Fears of the City Authorities--Meetings of the Railroad

Men-The Authorities Prepare for Trouble-The Grand Army of Star-

vation-The Strike Begun at Chicago-Action of the Strikers-Gathering

of the Mob-The Rioters Close the Shops and Factories-The Military

Called Upon-Proclamations of the Mayor-The Governor's Proclamation

-Encounters between the Police and the Rioters-Mass-Meeting of Citi-

zens-Measures for Defence-Night Combats between the Police and the

Mob-Arrival of the Regular Troops-They Halt at Chicago-A Regular's

View of the Situation-The Governor of Illinois Calls on the President

for Aid-The Regulars at Chicago Ordered to Assist the State Officials-

The Meeting at Turner Hall-The Police Disperse the Mob-Fights at the

Halstead Street Viaduct-Gallant Stand of the Police-Reinforcements

Arrive-Charge of the Cavalry-Flight of the Mob-The Regulars Ordered

Out-The Mob Overawed-The Disturbances Die Out-Chicago at Peace

-The Strikes in Other Parts of Illinois-Proclamation of the Governor.... 369

THE ST. LOUIS RIOTS.

Beginning of the Strike at St. Louis-Agitation among the Communists—

Trains Stopped at East St. Louis-Matters at the Union Depot-A Plucky

Conductor-Strikers Cross to St. Louis-Work Stopped at St. Louis-

Seizure of the Union Depot-A Drunken Leader-Arrival of the Regulars

-Cause of the Inaction of the City Authorities-Efforts to Prepare for a

Conflict-Communist Meetings-Forcing Workmen to Stop Work-Pas-

senger Trains Stopped at East St. Louis-Organization of a Citizen Force

-The Mob take Possession of the City-Manufacturing Establishments

Compelled by the Rioters to Close-Exciting Scenes-The Negroes Force

Steamboat Men to Increase Wages-The Civil Authorities Ready-Meet-

ing of Communists at Schuler's Hall-It is Broken up by the Police-

Flight of the Communist Leaders-Strikers Driven from the Union Depot

-The Danger Over in St. Louis-Regulars sent to East St. Louis-The

Governor of Illinois Reaches East St. Louis with Troops-The Strike Col-

lapses-Return of Peace.....

THE SAN FRANCISCO RIOTS.

Hatred of the Chinese by the Lower Classes of San Francisco-Origin of the

Riots-The Labor Meeting-Attack on the Chinese-The Riot Spreads-

Action of the City Authorities-Arming the Citizens-Fire at the Pacific

Mail Dock-The Rioters attack the Vigilantes and are Defeated-Exciting

Scenes-A Night of Terror-The Mob Cowed-End of the Danger-Tri-

umph of Law......

ACTION OF THE GENERAL GOVERNMENT.

Intervention of the Government Unexpected by the Strikers-Course of

President Hayes-The Constitutional Use of the Army--Calls of the States

for Troops Answered-Action of the Government in Illinois and Missouri

-Effect of the Presence of the Regular Troops-Service of the Signal

Corps-The Strike and the Mails-Action of the Post Office Department... 431

TWO VIEWS OF THE STRIKE.

Views of Colonel Thomas A. Scott-The Strike as Seen by a Railroad Presi-

dent-He thinks the General Government should have More Power to

Protect Railroad Property-Views of a Striker-How he Proposes to

Remedy the Trouble......

A HISTORY OF THE MOLLIE MAGUIRES.

The Anthracite Coal Regions of Pennsylvania-Character of the Towns and

People-The Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Molly Maguires Iden-

tical-Origin of the Society-The "Buckshots"-Rapid Increase of the

Order in the Mining Regions-Resistance to the Draft-Riot at Mauch

Chunk-Murders of Langdon, Smith, Dunne, Littlehales, Rae and Powell

-Terrible Reign of Crime-The Mollies Responsible for the Murders-

Impossibility of Convicting a Mollie of a Crime-The Mollies Defy the

Law-The Prosperity of the Coal Regions Affected-A Reign of Terror-

Mollies in Public Office-It is Resolved to Destroy the Molly Maguires...... 458

Franklin B. Gowen-His Interest in the Coal Regions-He Resolves upon

the Destruction of the Mollie Maguires-Difficulties of the Attempt-He

secures the Assistance of the Pinkerton Agency-A Detective to be sent

among the Mollies-The Man Selected-James McParlan-He takes the

Name of James McKenna-Arrives in the Coal Regions-Meets Pat

Dormer-Professes to be a Mollie-Deceives Dormer-A Narrow Escape

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