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The Washington Critic
Washington, District Of Columbia
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General Schofield and companions passed through Omaha en route to Rock Springs, Wyoming, amid Chinese labor troubles. They consulted with Union Pacific officials. Chinese and willing white miners to resume work tomorrow under military protection; situation quiet today.
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Omaha, Neb., Sept. 21.—General Schofield, accompanied by General Tompkins and General Sanger, passed through Omaha last night, en route from Chicago to the scene of the Chinese trouble at Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was met at the depot by General Howard and General Manager Callaway and Superintendents Smith and Dorrence of the Union Pacific, with whom a long consultation was held. The Chinese will be put to work to-morrow morning at 7 o'clock along with the white miners who desire to go to work with them. All will be protected by the military. All is quiet at Rock Springs to-day. The result of to-morrow's resumption of work at the mines is awaited with considerable interest.
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Rock Springs, Wyoming
Event Date
Sept. 21
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all is quiet at rock springs to-day. the chinese and white miners will resume work to-morrow under military protection.
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General Schofield and companions passed through Omaha en route from Chicago to Rock Springs for the Chinese trouble. Met by Union Pacific officials for consultation. Chinese to work at 7 a.m. with willing white miners, all protected by military.