April 21, 1888 | Newspaper
This April 21, 1888 report and response from Harper's Weekly gives an overview of the Burlington, Chicago and Quincy Railroad Strike; the role of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, the ready availability of replacement workers, and escalating violence all draw the writer's attention. A response to the strike written by William Dean Howells, American author and literary critic, was added to the Harper's article and is written from the point of view of a stockholder favoring arbitration.
November 3, 1894 | Newspaper
Speech by William Jennings Bryan.
1882 | Time Table
1882 | Time Table
A beautifully illustrated timetable stressing the amenities to be had on the both rail lines and their connections with other railroads. Text in German and Spanish emphasizes the lines' reach and their wide audience.
July 24, 1877 | Newspaper
This selection of articles from the July 24, 1877 issue of the Pittsburgh Daily Post looks at the events surrounding railroad strikes in cities around the United States and notes the crime and violence taking place.
July 27, 1877 | Newspaper
This July 27, 1877 article from the Pittsburgh Daily Post notes the easing of tensions regarding the railroad strike and suggests that the end of violence has been achieved. The article also details the military's efforts to control the situation as well as the Pennsylvania Central's efforts to rebuild its tracks.
July 27, 1877 | Newspaper
This article from the July 27, 1877 issue of the Pittsburgh Daily Post notes the state of the strike around the country. There are reports of violence in some areas while in others order is being maintained and things are well under control.
July 16, 1877 | Newspaper
The American reports that John King, vice-president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, requested state militia to guard the property of the railroad and quell the "riot." West Virginia Governor Henry M. Mathews in a telegraph assures King that he will do everything in his power to "suppress the riot."
August 4, 1877 | Illustration
This August 4, 1877 image from Leslie's Illustrated depicts the assault on a soldier of the Sixth National Guard Regiment in Baltimore, emphasizing the disparity in force and posture between the "mob" and the lone soldier.
August 4, 1877 | Illustration
This August 4, 1877 image from Leslie's Illustrated depicts the strikers and the crowd attacking soldiers at the Baltimore Armory, and emphasizes the defensive posture of the military and the aggression of the crowd.
August 4, 1877 | Illustration
This August 4, 1877 image from Leslie's Illustrated depicts a stealthy and determined crowd setting fire to the Camden Street Railroad Station.
August 4, 1877 | Illustration
Wide-spread rioting in Pittsburg led to the burning of over 40 buildings and the deaths of dozens of people.
December 1, 1856 | Annual report
This December 1, 1856 report details the high maintenance costs for track running through the Blue Ridge mountains.
September 14, 1894 | Newspaper
Republican editor Edward Rosewater accuses the Democratic Congress and Democratic candidates of attempting to gain political advantages from passing an "anti-trust" piece of legislation. He also criticizes the Democratic administration for failure to enforce anti-trust acts.
September 2, 1894 | Newspaper
Thurston campaigns in York before large crowds and presents the Republican message in 1894 on money, trade, and labor.
August 4, 1877 | Illustration
Philadelphia strikers and their supporters gathered at the Callowhill Street Depot and Bridge to stop freight runs on Monday, July 23. Nearly 1200 police were ordered to the terminal, eventually sending 100 marines to clear the tracks.
October 21, 1894 | Newspaper
Bryan's World Herald publishes information on Bryan's next speeches and appearances, as well as reminds voters that the only way for Bryan to be elected Senator is for Democrats to elect Democratic representatives to the legislature.
October 31, 1894 | Newspaper
Bryan's World Herald reports on the endorsements of labor organizations.
July 28, 1877 | Newspaper
This article from the July 28, 1877 issue of the Pittsburgh Daily Post notes a misunderstanding between the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Colonel Thomas A. Scott regarding whether or not Scott could have prevented the outbreak of violence.
July 26, 1877 | Newspaper
This editorial from the July 26, 1877 issue of the Pittsburgh Daily Post discusses the social ramifications of the strike and wonders why a solution cannot be reached between the railroad owners and the railroad strikers.