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Domestic News
September 29, 1896
The Morning News
Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia
What is this article about?
In Leadville, Colorado, on September 28, the miners' strike remains unchanged with no truce declared. Guards fired warning shots at strangers overnight. The miners' committee of five voted 3-2 to continue the strike.
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LEADVILLE'S STRIKE.
No Change in the Situation and a Truce Not Declared.
Leadville, Col., Sept. 28.—The situation is practically unchanged this morning. There was some firing last night and early this morning, but it was merely the firing of guards demanding the halting of strangers. It is now understood that the conference of the miners' committee of five resulted in a decision to continue the strike. The vote is said to have been three for continuance and two for an effort looking to a compromise.
No Change in the Situation and a Truce Not Declared.
Leadville, Col., Sept. 28.—The situation is practically unchanged this morning. There was some firing last night and early this morning, but it was merely the firing of guards demanding the halting of strangers. It is now understood that the conference of the miners' committee of five resulted in a decision to continue the strike. The vote is said to have been three for continuance and two for an effort looking to a compromise.
What sub-type of article is it?
Riot Or Protest
What keywords are associated?
Leadville Strike
Miners Committee
Continue Strike
Guards Firing
Where did it happen?
Leadville, Col.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Leadville, Col.
Event Date
Sept. 28
Outcome
vote of three for continuance and two for compromise; no truce declared.
Event Details
The situation is practically unchanged this morning. There was some firing last night and early this morning by guards demanding the halting of strangers. The conference of the miners' committee of five resulted in a decision to continue the strike.