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October 17, 1887
The Evening World
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
At the Knights of Labor General Assembly in St. Paul, Minn., on Oct. 17, W.J. Bailey delivers a fiery speech accusing Terence Powderly of usurping authority and conspiring against him, threatening withdrawal amid debates over the Executive Board.
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BAILEY DEFIES POWDERLY.
The Former Makes a Ringing Speech Against the Administration.
[SPECIAL TO THE EVENING WORLD.]
ST. PAUL, Minn., Oct. 17.—At the morning session of the General Assembly of the Knights of Labor a score of leading delegates failed to respond to roll-call, among them being Quinn, of D. A. 49, New York.
The Mileage Committee reported that the majority of absentees, all of whom were Anti-Powderly men, had gone home.
The report of the Committee on Laws advising the dropping of two members from the Executive Board and giving Powderly the power of appointing his own cabinet, was again brought up for discussion and Mr. Carlton defended last year's Board.
The scenes were not as stormy as on Saturday, chiefly because the Powderly faction knew their strength, even the Barry-Bailey crowd not claiming more than thirty followers in case they decide to leave the convention.
W. J. Bailey made a ringing speech to-day, in which he reiterated the charges made by Barry and accused Powderly of usurping authority and allying himself with the Catholic Church. He said a conspiracy of the general officers had been formed to defeat him (Bailey) in his own district.
"If the high-handed action proposed is taken," said he, "we will withdraw from the assembly." A void replied: "Go; we don't want you, or any of you. You are a pack of Anarchists." Bailey continued, saying: "This one-man business won't work. I defy you and Powderly."
The Former Makes a Ringing Speech Against the Administration.
[SPECIAL TO THE EVENING WORLD.]
ST. PAUL, Minn., Oct. 17.—At the morning session of the General Assembly of the Knights of Labor a score of leading delegates failed to respond to roll-call, among them being Quinn, of D. A. 49, New York.
The Mileage Committee reported that the majority of absentees, all of whom were Anti-Powderly men, had gone home.
The report of the Committee on Laws advising the dropping of two members from the Executive Board and giving Powderly the power of appointing his own cabinet, was again brought up for discussion and Mr. Carlton defended last year's Board.
The scenes were not as stormy as on Saturday, chiefly because the Powderly faction knew their strength, even the Barry-Bailey crowd not claiming more than thirty followers in case they decide to leave the convention.
W. J. Bailey made a ringing speech to-day, in which he reiterated the charges made by Barry and accused Powderly of usurping authority and allying himself with the Catholic Church. He said a conspiracy of the general officers had been formed to defeat him (Bailey) in his own district.
"If the high-handed action proposed is taken," said he, "we will withdraw from the assembly." A void replied: "Go; we don't want you, or any of you. You are a pack of Anarchists." Bailey continued, saying: "This one-man business won't work. I defy you and Powderly."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Betrayal
Deception
What keywords are associated?
Knights Of Labor
Bailey Speech
Powderly Faction
Labor Convention
Executive Board
Anti Powderly
Conspiracy Charges
What entities or persons were involved?
W. J. Bailey
Powderly
Barry
Quinn
Mr. Carlton
A Void
Where did it happen?
St. Paul, Minn.
Story Details
Key Persons
W. J. Bailey
Powderly
Barry
Quinn
Mr. Carlton
A Void
Location
St. Paul, Minn.
Event Date
Oct. 17
Story Details
Internal conflict at Knights of Labor assembly where Bailey accuses Powderly of usurpation and conspiracy, threatens withdrawal over Executive Board changes.