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March 16, 1903
Rock Island Argus
Rock Island, Rock Island County County, Illinois
What is this article about?
Striking mill workers in Colorado City file lawsuit against sheriff and militia to limit military interference with rights. Partial settlement reached after nearly a month, agreeing to withdraw state troops.
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When Strikers Go to Law.
Colorado Springs, Colo., March 16.—Legal action in behalf of the striking mill men in Colorado City has been instituted in the district court of El Paso county. It is a general suit to restrict and define the authority of the military forces and to restrain them from infringing upon the personal and property rights of private citizens. The complaint is directed to W. R. Gilbert, sheriff of El Paso county; General John Chase, Colonel Jas. H. Brown, and others. Coroner Law has served a summons upon Sheriff Gilbert. The militia officers declare that while on duty or under arms in the service of the state they cannot be served with legal papers. The coroner has an opinion from a legal authority that a summons of this nature requiring the defendants to answer in twenty days can be served, and he will proceed to do so as soon as possible.
Strike Is Partly Settled.
A partial settlement has been effected in the mill men's strike at Colorado City, which has been on for nearly a month, and on account of which, the state troops were ordered out. One of the features of the settlement is an agreement that the troops be withdrawn at once.
Colorado Springs, Colo., March 16.—Legal action in behalf of the striking mill men in Colorado City has been instituted in the district court of El Paso county. It is a general suit to restrict and define the authority of the military forces and to restrain them from infringing upon the personal and property rights of private citizens. The complaint is directed to W. R. Gilbert, sheriff of El Paso county; General John Chase, Colonel Jas. H. Brown, and others. Coroner Law has served a summons upon Sheriff Gilbert. The militia officers declare that while on duty or under arms in the service of the state they cannot be served with legal papers. The coroner has an opinion from a legal authority that a summons of this nature requiring the defendants to answer in twenty days can be served, and he will proceed to do so as soon as possible.
Strike Is Partly Settled.
A partial settlement has been effected in the mill men's strike at Colorado City, which has been on for nearly a month, and on account of which, the state troops were ordered out. One of the features of the settlement is an agreement that the troops be withdrawn at once.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Misfortune
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Labor Strike
Militia Intervention
Legal Action
Partial Settlement
Colorado City
What entities or persons were involved?
W. R. Gilbert
General John Chase
Colonel Jas. H. Brown
Coroner Law
Where did it happen?
Colorado City, El Paso County, Colorado
Story Details
Key Persons
W. R. Gilbert
General John Chase
Colonel Jas. H. Brown
Coroner Law
Location
Colorado City, El Paso County, Colorado
Event Date
March 16
Story Details
Striking mill men institute legal suit in district court to restrict military authority and protect citizens' rights, targeting sheriff and militia officers. Summons served despite objections. Partial strike settlement after nearly a month includes immediate troop withdrawal.