Philadelphia Strike Riots
By Editor
News from Philadelphia under date of February 23, tells us that several persons had been killed and many others maimed in the strike riots in Philadelphia; that one hundred thousand may join the strike. Nearly all the trolley-cars have been broken or injured; some have been burned; and the transit service of the people has been completely tied up. Many special policemen have been sworn in; and they have been compelled in order to maintain their authority to fire into mobs and charge infuriated crowds. Already a company of the state militia has been called out. The company which controls the transportation facilities of the city declare that they will not yield an atom, and it seems that the strikers are equally determined. Women have joined in the battles. What the outcome will be it is hard to say. Peace doubtless will come when both sides have worn themselves out.