HOBOS - Revision history

Randylyon at 18:24, 18 August 2022

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	In 1910 an article in the ''Telegraph-Herald'' referred to them as "members of the United Order of the Sons of Rest" and "Weary Willies." (2) In 1915 the paper described them as members of the "Amalgamated Order of Non-Workers." (3) Rejecting these labels," hobos took work wherever they could and never spent too long in one place. The Hobo Convention website defines a hobo as this: “hobo wanders and works, a tramp wanders and dreams and a bum neither wanders nor works.” (4)		In 1910 an article in the ''Telegraph-Herald'' referred to them as "members of the United Order of the Sons of Rest" and "Weary Willies." (2) In 1915 the paper described them as members of the "Amalgamated Order of Non-Workers." (3) Rejecting these labels," hobos took work wherever they could and never spent too long in one place. The Hobo Convention website defines a hobo as this: “hobo wanders and works, a tramp wanders and dreams and a bum neither wanders nor works.” (4)

	An article in the ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'' in 1911 attributed the hobo camp in Dubuque to the decline of [[MOORE'S MILL]]. When the supply of logs dwindled, the mill was closed. Around 1900 [[MOORE, Martin E.\|Martin E. MOORE]] negotiated with capitalists from Chicago to convert the property into an iron smelter to process ore from the Waukon iron mines. A fire occurred, perhaps caused by one of the hobos who lived in the lumber company ruins, that left nothing but the stone walls.		An article in the ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'' in 1911 attributed the hobo camp in Dubuque to the decline of [[MOORE'S MILL]]. When the supply of logs dwindled, the mill was closed. Around 1900 [[MOORE, Martin H.\|Martin H. MOORE]] negotiated with capitalists from Chicago to convert the property into an iron smelter to process ore from the Waukon iron mines. A fire occurred, perhaps caused by one of the hobos who lived in the lumber company ruins, that left nothing but the stone walls.

	Under a high cliff that formed the eastern side of the hill lying south of Southern Avenue and within the city limits was a narrow triangular piece of land about one hundred feet wide at the north, its widest end, and running a quarter of a mile south to a spur track of the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL]] up to the old mill. East of this point was [[RAFFERTY'S SLOUGH]] in which many fish could be caught.		Under a high cliff that formed the eastern side of the hill lying south of Southern Avenue and within the city limits was a narrow triangular piece of land about one hundred feet wide at the north, its widest end, and running a quarter of a mile south to a spur track of the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]] up to the old mill. East of this point was [[RAFFERTY SLOUGH]] in which many fish could be caught.

	It was at the end of a road which was once the spur line roadbed that access to the "hobo jungle'' could be reached. It was claimed that two hundred feet into the path that it was so dim from weeds and brush that a person could get lost Branches off this path led to different camping grounds. Most of the trails led east toward the slough waters where fish could be caught. Trails leading west became overgrown by fall since these paths only led to "winter quarters" under the cliff.		It was at the end of a road which was once the spur line roadbed that access to the "hobo jungle'' could be reached. It was claimed that two hundred feet into the path that it was so dim from weeds and brush that a person could get lost Branches off this path led to different camping grounds. Most of the trails led east toward the slough waters where fish could be caught. Trails leading west became overgrown by fall since these paths only led to "winter quarters" under the cliff.

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	[[File:hobo1.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|]]HOBOS. Hobos were nomadic Americans who began appearing in the 1800s and continued into the 21st century. One frequent hobo in Dubuque was George Hall. Described in 1901 in an article in the Dubuque Telegraph-Herald, Hall was a "veteran hobo and globe trotter." He was easily recognizable by the lack of hair on his head due to sleeping too close to a burning log. On November 17, 1901 he was arrested for "making himself obnoxious" by singing, "When My Can Was Empty" to an audience in the Saengerbund auditorium. (1)		[[File:hobo1.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|]]HOBOS. Hobos were nomadic Americans who began appearing in the 1800s and continued into the 21st century. One frequent hobo in Dubuque was George Hall. Described in 1901 in an article in the ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', Hall was a "veteran hobo and globe trotter." He was easily recognizable by the lack of hair on his head due to sleeping too close to a burning log. On November 17, 1901 he was arrested for "making himself obnoxious" by singing, "When My Can Was Empty" to an audience in the Saengerbund auditorium. (1)

	In 1910 an article in the ''Telegraph-Herald'' referred to them as "members of the United Order of the Sons of Rest" and "Weary Willies." (2) In 1915 the paper described them as members of the "Amalgamated Order of Non-Workers." (3) Rejecting these labels," hobos took work wherever they could and never spent too long in one place. The Hobo Convention website defines a hobo as this: “hobo wanders and works, a tramp wanders and dreams and a bum neither wanders nor works.” (4)		In 1910 an article in the ''Telegraph-Herald'' referred to them as "members of the United Order of the Sons of Rest" and "Weary Willies." (2) In 1915 the paper described them as members of the "Amalgamated Order of Non-Workers." (3) Rejecting these labels," hobos took work wherever they could and never spent too long in one place. The Hobo Convention website defines a hobo as this: “hobo wanders and works, a tramp wanders and dreams and a bum neither wanders nor works.” (4)

	~~Hobos took advantage~~ of the ~~railroad system stretching across state and country~~, ~~and used them as a way~~ to ~~look for work~~. ~~As they rested or changed trains~~, hobos ~~gathered together~~ in ~~areas local residents referred to as "jungles." It was then~~ the ~~job of~~ the ~~police department to run them off~~.		An article in the ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'' in 1911 attributed the hobo camp in Dubuque to the decline of [[MOORE'S MILL]]. When the supply of logs dwindled, the mill was closed. Around 1900 [[MOORE, Martin E.\|Martin E. MOORE]] negotiated with capitalists from Chicago to convert the property into an iron smelter to process ore from the Waukon iron mines. A fire occurred, perhaps caused by one of the hobos who lived in the lumber company ruins, that left nothing but the stone walls.

	~~In May, 1915 eighty-five hobos plus an estimated dozen found in railroad cars were marched out~~ of ~~town by~~ the ~~chief~~ of ~~police~~, a ~~detective and two officers. Moving along the tracks~~ of the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL ~~RAILROAD~~]] ~~for nine miles, the hobos were told to keep moving and not come back. After watching the procession for thirty minutes, the police returned~~ to the ~~city~~. ~~The officers reported that Dubuque seemed to receive a great many hobos with more replacing those arrested or run-out-~~of~~-town. Little robbery due to hobos were reported. The newspaper editorialized~~ in ~~the article that "a rock pile would likely solve the problem~~.~~" (5)~~		Under a high cliff that formed the eastern side of the hill lying south of Southern Avenue and within the city limits was a narrow triangular piece of land about one hundred feet wide at the north, its widest end, and running a quarter of a mile south to a spur track of the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL]] up to the old mill. East of this point was [[RAFFERTY'S SLOUGH]] in which many fish could be caught.

	[[File:hobo2.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|1956 Hobo postcard of King Benson, Hobo Uno, and Scoop Shovel Scotty at Hobo Day. Courtesy of the Hobo Museum, Britt, Iowa.]]In the mid-1800s, sixty-three hobos formed a tourist union to avoid prosecution for vagrancy. Called Tourist Union #63, they decided that every year a convention would be held for the members to renew friendships, collect dues, sign new members, and honor a king and queen hobo. Kings and Queens were elected to elevate the hobo in the eyes of the public. Each year the gathering hobos honor those they think are the most deserving of their union and those people become king and queen until the next convention. It was at one of these conventions, held in St. Louis in 1889 that the Code of the Rail was drawn up. (6)		It was at the end of a road which was once the spur line roadbed that access to the "hobo jungle'' could be reached. It was claimed that two hundred feet into the path that it was so dim from weeds and brush that a person could get lost Branches off this path led to different camping grounds. Most of the trails led east toward the slough waters where fish could be caught. Trails leading west became overgrown by fall since these paths only led to "winter quarters" under the cliff.

			Camping sites were alike in many respects. A rough fire place was usually constructed in the center with various cooking utensils left in the area. Some camp sites had logs arranged around the fire. Natural caves and abandoned mine shafts made up winter shelter. Fires built near the entrances kept out some of the cold. (5)

			Hobos took advantage of the railroad system stretching across state and country, and used them as a way to look for work. As they rested or changed trains, hobos gathered together in areas local residents referred to as "jungles." It was then the job of the police department to run them off. This happened after cases of serious crime, like murder. Soon, however, the hobos returned to their camps.

			In May, 1915 eighty-five hobos plus an estimated dozen found in railroad cars were marched out of town by the chief of police, a detective and two officers. Moving along the tracks of the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]] for nine miles, the hobos were told to keep moving and not come back. After watching the procession for thirty minutes, the police returned to the city. The officers reported that Dubuque seemed to receive a great many hobos with more replacing those arrested or run-out-of-town. Little robbery due to hobos were reported. The newspaper editorialized in the article that "a rock pile would likely solve the problem." (6)

			[[File:hobo2.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|1956 Hobo postcard of King Benson, Hobo Uno, and Scoop Shovel Scotty at Hobo Day. Courtesy of the Hobo Museum, Britt, Iowa.]]In the mid-1800s, sixty-three hobos formed a tourist union to avoid prosecution for vagrancy. Called Tourist Union #63, they decided that every year a convention would be held for the members to renew friendships, collect dues, sign new members, and honor a king and queen hobo. Kings and Queens were elected to elevate the hobo in the eyes of the public. Each year the gathering hobos honor those they think are the most deserving of their union and those people become king and queen until the next convention. It was at one of these conventions, held in St. Louis in 1889 that the Code of the Rail was drawn up. (7)

	An ethical code was created by Tourist Union #63 during its 1889 National Hobo Convention in St. Louis, Missouri. This code was voted upon as a concrete set of laws to govern the Nationwide Hobo Body; it reads this way:		An ethical code was created by Tourist Union #63 during its 1889 National Hobo Convention in St. Louis, Missouri. This code was voted upon as a concrete set of laws to govern the Nationwide Hobo Body; it reads this way:
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	16. If present at a hobo court and you have testimony, give it.		16. If present at a hobo court and you have testimony, give it.
	Whether for or against the accused, your voice counts! (7)		Whether for or against the accused, your voice counts! (8)

	In the 1900s, the citizens of Britt, Iowa convinced the Tourist Union #63 to host its National Hobo Convention in their town. Over 100 years later, the town of Britt is still known as the home for the convention, as well as a huge collection of Hobo artifacts. Every hobo still tries to make it to the annual Hobo convention, which takes place in Britt, Iowa. (8)		In the 1900s, the citizens of Britt, Iowa convinced the Tourist Union #63 to host its National Hobo Convention in their town. Over 100 years later, the town of Britt is still known as the home for the convention, as well as a huge collection of Hobo artifacts. Every hobo still tries to make it to the annual Hobo convention, which takes place in Britt, Iowa. (9)


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	4. "Hobo Culture," Online: https://uni.edu/carrchl/wp/allaboard/hobo-culture/		4. "Hobo Culture," Online: https://uni.edu/carrchl/wp/allaboard/hobo-culture/

	5. "Police Break Up..."		5. "Dubuque 'Jungles' Haven of the Hobo," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald,'' July 30, 1911, p. 4

			6. "Police Break Up..."

	6. Ibid.		7. Ibid.

	7. "Hobo," Wikipedia, Online: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobo		8. "Hobo," Wikipedia, Online: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobo

	8. "Police Break Up..."		9. "Police Break Up..."

	[[Category: Hobos]]		[[Category: Hobos]]

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	[[File:hobo1.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|]]HOBOS. Hobos were nomadic Americans who began appearing in the 1800s and continued into the 21st century. One frequent hobo in Dubuque was George Hall. Described in 1901 in an article in the Dubuque Telegraph-Herald, Hall was a "veteran hobo and globe trotter." He was easily recognizable by the lack of hair on his head due to sleeping too close to a burning log. On November 17, 1901 he was arrested for "making himself obnoxious" by singing, "When My Can Was Empty" to an audience in the Saengerbund auditorium. (1)		[[File:hobo1.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|]]HOBOS. Hobos were nomadic Americans who began appearing in the 1800s and continued into the 21st century. One frequent hobo in Dubuque was George Hall. Described in 1901 in an article in the Dubuque Telegraph-Herald, Hall was a "veteran hobo and globe trotter." He was easily recognizable by the lack of hair on his head due to sleeping too close to a burning log. On November 17, 1901 he was arrested for "making himself obnoxious" by singing, "When My Can Was Empty" to an audience in the Saengerbund auditorium. (1)

	In 1910 an article in the ''Telegraph-Herald'' referred to them as "members of the United Order of the Sons of Rest" and "Weary Willies." (2) In 1915 the paper ~~referred to~~ them as members of the "Amalgamated Order of Non-Workers." (3) Rejecting these labels," hobos took work wherever they could and never spent too long in one place. The Hobo Convention website defines a hobo as this: “hobo wanders and works, a tramp wanders and dreams and a bum neither wanders nor works.” (4)		In 1910 an article in the ''Telegraph-Herald'' referred to them as "members of the United Order of the Sons of Rest" and "Weary Willies." (2) In 1915 the paper described them as members of the "Amalgamated Order of Non-Workers." (3) Rejecting these labels," hobos took work wherever they could and never spent too long in one place. The Hobo Convention website defines a hobo as this: “hobo wanders and works, a tramp wanders and dreams and a bum neither wanders nor works.” (4)

	Hobos took advantage of the railroad system stretching across state and country, and used them as a way to look for work. As they rested or changed trains, hobos gathered together in areas local residents referred to as "jungles." It was then the job of the police department to run them off.		Hobos took advantage of the railroad system stretching across state and country, and used them as a way to look for work. As they rested or changed trains, hobos gathered together in areas local residents referred to as "jungles." It was then the job of the police department to run them off.

Randylyon at 00:52, 1 December 2018

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	[[File:hobo1.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|]]HOBOS. Hobos were nomadic Americans who began appearing in the 1800s and continued into the 21st century. In 1910 an article in the ''Telegraph-Herald'' referred to them as "members of the United Order of the Sons of Rest" and "Weary Willies." (1) In 1915 the paper referred to them as members of the "Amalgamated Order of Non-Workers." (2) Rejecting these labels," hobos took work wherever they could and never spent too long in one place. The Hobo Convention website defines a hobo as this: “hobo wanders and works, a tramp wanders and dreams and a bum neither wanders nor works.” (3)		[[File:hobo1.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|]]HOBOS. Hobos were nomadic Americans who began appearing in the 1800s and continued into the 21st century. One frequent hobo in Dubuque was George Hall. Described in 1901 in an article in the Dubuque Telegraph-Herald, Hall was a "veteran hobo and globe trotter." He was easily recognizable by the lack of hair on his head due to sleeping too close to a burning log. On November 17, 1901 he was arrested for "making himself obnoxious" by singing, "When My Can Was Empty" to an audience in the Saengerbund auditorium. (1)

			In 1910 an article in the ''Telegraph-Herald'' referred to them as "members of the United Order of the Sons of Rest" and "Weary Willies." (2) In 1915 the paper referred to them as members of the "Amalgamated Order of Non-Workers." (3) Rejecting these labels," hobos took work wherever they could and never spent too long in one place. The Hobo Convention website defines a hobo as this: “hobo wanders and works, a tramp wanders and dreams and a bum neither wanders nor works.” (4)

	Hobos took advantage of the railroad system stretching across state and country, and used them as a way to look for work. As they rested or changed trains, hobos gathered together in areas local residents referred to as "jungles." It was then the job of the police department to run them off.		Hobos took advantage of the railroad system stretching across state and country, and used them as a way to look for work. As they rested or changed trains, hobos gathered together in areas local residents referred to as "jungles." It was then the job of the police department to run them off.

	In May, 1915 eighty-five hobos plus an estimated dozen found in railroad cars were marched out of town by the chief of police, a detective and two officers. Moving along the tracks of the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]] for nine miles, the hobos were told to keep moving and not come back. After watching the procession for thirty minutes, the police returned to the city. The officers reported that Dubuque seemed to receive a great many hobos with more replacing those arrested or run-out-of-town. Little robbery due to hobos were reported. The newspaper editorialized in the article that "a rock pile would likely solve the problem." (4)		In May, 1915 eighty-five hobos plus an estimated dozen found in railroad cars were marched out of town by the chief of police, a detective and two officers. Moving along the tracks of the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]] for nine miles, the hobos were told to keep moving and not come back. After watching the procession for thirty minutes, the police returned to the city. The officers reported that Dubuque seemed to receive a great many hobos with more replacing those arrested or run-out-of-town. Little robbery due to hobos were reported. The newspaper editorialized in the article that "a rock pile would likely solve the problem." (5)

	[[File:hobo2.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|1956 Hobo postcard of King Benson, Hobo Uno, and Scoop Shovel Scotty at Hobo Day. Courtesy of the Hobo Museum, Britt, Iowa.]]In the mid-1800s, sixty-three hobos formed a tourist union to avoid prosecution for vagrancy. Called Tourist Union #63, they decided that every year a convention would be held for the members to renew friendships, collect dues, sign new members, and honor a king and queen hobo. Kings and Queens were elected to elevate the hobo in the eyes of the public. Each year the gathering hobos honor those they think are the most deserving of their union and those people become king and queen until the next convention. It was at one of these conventions, held in St. Louis in 1889 that the Code of the Rail was drawn up. (5)		[[File:hobo2.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|1956 Hobo postcard of King Benson, Hobo Uno, and Scoop Shovel Scotty at Hobo Day. Courtesy of the Hobo Museum, Britt, Iowa.]]In the mid-1800s, sixty-three hobos formed a tourist union to avoid prosecution for vagrancy. Called Tourist Union #63, they decided that every year a convention would be held for the members to renew friendships, collect dues, sign new members, and honor a king and queen hobo. Kings and Queens were elected to elevate the hobo in the eyes of the public. Each year the gathering hobos honor those they think are the most deserving of their union and those people become king and queen until the next convention. It was at one of these conventions, held in St. Louis in 1889 that the Code of the Rail was drawn up. (6)

	An ethical code was created by Tourist Union #63 during its 1889 National Hobo Convention in St. Louis, Missouri.~~[16]~~ This code was voted upon as a concrete set of laws to govern the Nationwide Hobo Body; it reads this way:		An ethical code was created by Tourist Union #63 during its 1889 National Hobo Convention in St. Louis, Missouri. This code was voted upon as a concrete set of laws to govern the Nationwide Hobo Body; it reads this way:

	1. Decide your own life, don't let another person run		1. Decide your own life, don't let another person run
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	16. If present at a hobo court and you have testimony, give it.		16. If present at a hobo court and you have testimony, give it.
	Whether for or against the accused, your voice counts! (6)		Whether for or against the accused, your voice counts! (7)

	In the 1900s, the citizens of Britt, Iowa convinced the Tourist Union #63 to host its National Hobo Convention in their town. Over 100 years later, the town of Britt is still known as the home for the convention, as well as a huge collection of Hobo artifacts. Every hobo still tries to make it to the annual Hobo convention, which takes place in Britt, Iowa. (7)		In the 1900s, the citizens of Britt, Iowa convinced the Tourist Union #63 to host its National Hobo Convention in their town. Over 100 years later, the town of Britt is still known as the home for the convention, as well as a huge collection of Hobo artifacts. Every hobo still tries to make it to the annual Hobo convention, which takes place in Britt, Iowa. (8)


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	1. "Hobos Begin Annual Move," ''Telegraph-Herald'', March 10, 1910, p. 10		1. "Geo. Hall, Old Hobo," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', November 18, 1901, p. 6

			2. "Hobos Begin Annual Move," ''Telegraph-Herald'', March 10, 1910, p. 10

	2. "Police Break Up Hobo Convention," ''Telegraph-Herald'', May 23, 1915, p. 14		3. "Police Break Up Hobo Convention," ''Telegraph-Herald'', May 23, 1915, p. 14

	3. "Hobo Culture," Online: https://uni.edu/carrchl/wp/allaboard/hobo-culture/		4. "Hobo Culture," Online: https://uni.edu/carrchl/wp/allaboard/hobo-culture/

	4. "Police Break Up..."		5. "Police Break Up..."

	5. Ibid.		6. Ibid.

	6. "Hobo," Wikipedia, Online: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobo		7. "Hobo," Wikipedia, Online: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobo

	7. "Police Break Up..."		8. "Police Break Up..."

	[[Category: Hobos]]		[[Category: Hobos]]

Randylyon at 18:16, 21 November 2018

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 In May, 1915 eighty-five hobos plus an estimated dozen found in railroad cars were marched out of town by the chief of police, a detective and two officers. Moving along the tracks of the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]] for nine miles, the hobos were told to keep moving and not come back. After watching the procession for thirty minutes, the police returned to the city. The officers reported that Dubuque seemed to receive a great many hobos with more replacing those arrested or run-out-of-town. Little robbery due to hobos were reported. The newspaper editorialized in the article that "a rock pile would likely solve the problem." (4)
-[[File:hobo2.jpg|200px|thumb|left|1956 Hobo postcard of King Benson, Hobo Uno, and Scoop Shovel Scotty at Hobo Day. Courtesy of the Hobo Museum, Britt, Iowa.]]In the mid-1800s, sixty-three hobos formed a tourist union to avoid prosecution for vagrancy. Called Tourist Union #63, they decided that every year a convention would be held for the members to renew friendships, collect dues, sign new members, and honor a king and queen hobo. Kings and Queens were elected to elevate the hobo in the eyes of the public. Each year the gathering hobos honor those they think are the most deserving of their union and those people become king and queen until the next convention. It was at one of these conventions, held in St. Louis in 1889 that the Code of the Rail was drawn up. The first rule in the code, “Decide your own life, don’t let another person run or rule you.”  Train hopping became common in the 1930s during the [[GREAT DEPRESSION]] when many migrant workers traveled the country in hopes of finding work. (5)
+[[File:hobo2.jpg|200px|thumb|left|1956 Hobo postcard of King Benson, Hobo Uno, and Scoop Shovel Scotty at Hobo Day. Courtesy of the Hobo Museum, Britt, Iowa.]]In the mid-1800s, sixty-three hobos formed a tourist union to avoid prosecution for vagrancy. Called Tourist Union #63, they decided that every year a convention would be held for the members to renew friendships, collect dues, sign new members, and honor a king and queen hobo. Kings and Queens were elected to elevate the hobo in the eyes of the public. Each year the gathering hobos honor those they think are the most deserving of their union and those people become king and queen until the next convention. It was at one of these conventions, held in St. Louis in 1889 that the Code of the Rail was drawn up. (5)
-In the 1900s, the citizens of Britt, Iowa convinced the Tourist Union #63 to host its National Hobo Convention in their town. Over 100 years later, the town of Britt is still known as the home for the convention, as well as a huge collection of Hobo artifacts. Every hobo still tries to make it to the annual Hobo convention, which takes place in Britt, Iowa. (6)
+An ethical code was created by Tourist Union #63 during its 1889 National Hobo Convention in St. Louis, Missouri.[16] This code was voted upon as a concrete set of laws to govern the Nationwide Hobo Body; it reads this way:
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 . Ibid.
-. Ibid.
+. "Hobo," Wikipedia, Online: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobo
 [[Category: Hobos]]

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	In May, 1915 eighty-five hobos plus an estimated dozen found in railroad cars were marched out of town by the chief of police, a detective and two officers. Moving along the tracks of the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]] for nine miles, the hobos were told to keep moving and not come back. After watching the procession for thirty minutes, the police returned to the city. The officers reported that Dubuque seemed to receive a great many hobos with more replacing those arrested or run-out-of-town. Little robbery due to hobos were reported. The newspaper editorialized in the article that "a rock pile would likely solve the problem." (4)		In May, 1915 eighty-five hobos plus an estimated dozen found in railroad cars were marched out of town by the chief of police, a detective and two officers. Moving along the tracks of the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]] for nine miles, the hobos were told to keep moving and not come back. After watching the procession for thirty minutes, the police returned to the city. The officers reported that Dubuque seemed to receive a great many hobos with more replacing those arrested or run-out-of-town. Little robbery due to hobos were reported. The newspaper editorialized in the article that "a rock pile would likely solve the problem." (4)

	[[File:hobo2.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|1956 Hobo postcard of King Benson, Hobo Uno, and Scoop Shovel Scotty at Hobo Day. Courtesy of the Hobo Museum, Britt, Iowa.]]In the mid-1800s, sixty-three hobos formed a tourist union to avoid prosecution for vagrancy. Called Tourist Union #63, they decided that every year a convention would be held for the members to renew friendships, collect dues, sign new members, and honor a king and queen hobo. Kings and Queens were elected to elevate the hobo in the eyes of the public. Each year the gathering hobos honor those they think are the most deserving of their union and those people become king and queen until the next convention. It was at one of these conventions, held in St. Louis in 1889 that the Code of the Rail was drawn up. The first rule in the code, “Decide your own life, don’t let another person run or rule you.” Train hopping became common in the 1930s during the [[GREAT DEPRESSION]] when many ~~penniless~~ migrant workers traveled the country in hopes of finding work. (5)		[[File:hobo2.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|1956 Hobo postcard of King Benson, Hobo Uno, and Scoop Shovel Scotty at Hobo Day. Courtesy of the Hobo Museum, Britt, Iowa.]]In the mid-1800s, sixty-three hobos formed a tourist union to avoid prosecution for vagrancy. Called Tourist Union #63, they decided that every year a convention would be held for the members to renew friendships, collect dues, sign new members, and honor a king and queen hobo. Kings and Queens were elected to elevate the hobo in the eyes of the public. Each year the gathering hobos honor those they think are the most deserving of their union and those people become king and queen until the next convention. It was at one of these conventions, held in St. Louis in 1889 that the Code of the Rail was drawn up. The first rule in the code, “Decide your own life, don’t let another person run or rule you.” Train hopping became common in the 1930s during the [[GREAT DEPRESSION]] when many migrant workers traveled the country in hopes of finding work. (5)

	In the 1900s, the citizens of Britt, Iowa convinced the Tourist Union #63 to host its National Hobo Convention in their town. Over 100 years later, the town of Britt is still known as the home for the convention, as well as a huge collection of Hobo artifacts. Every hobo still tries to make it to the annual Hobo convention, which takes place in Britt, Iowa. (6)		In the 1900s, the citizens of Britt, Iowa convinced the Tourist Union #63 to host its National Hobo Convention in their town. Over 100 years later, the town of Britt is still known as the home for the convention, as well as a huge collection of Hobo artifacts. Every hobo still tries to make it to the annual Hobo convention, which takes place in Britt, Iowa. (6)
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	Hobos took advantage of the railroad system stretching across state and country, and used them as a way to look for work. As they rested or changed trains, hobos gathered together in areas local residents referred to as "jungles." It was then the job of the police department to run them off.		Hobos took advantage of the railroad system stretching across state and country, and used them as a way to look for work. As they rested or changed trains, hobos gathered together in areas local residents referred to as "jungles." It was then the job of the police department to run them off.

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	Hobos took advantage of the railroad system stretching across state and country, and used them as a way to look for work. As they rested or changed trains, hobos gathered together in areas local residents referred to as "jungles." It was then the job of the police department to run them off.		Hobos took advantage of the railroad system stretching across state and country, and used them as a way to look for work. As they rested or changed trains, hobos gathered together in areas local residents referred to as "jungles." It was then the job of the police department to run them off.
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	In May, 1915 eighty-five hobos plus an estimated dozen found in railroad cars were marched out of town by the chief of police, a detective and two officers. Moving along the tracks of the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]] for nine miles, the hobos were told to keep moving and not come back. After watching the procession for thirty minutes, the police returned to the city. The officers reported that Dubuque seemed to receive a great many hobos with more replacing those arrested or run-out-of-town. Little robbery due to hobos were reported. The newspaper editorialized in the article that "a rock pile would likely solve the problem." (4)		In May, 1915 eighty-five hobos plus an estimated dozen found in railroad cars were marched out of town by the chief of police, a detective and two officers. Moving along the tracks of the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]] for nine miles, the hobos were told to keep moving and not come back. After watching the procession for thirty minutes, the police returned to the city. The officers reported that Dubuque seemed to receive a great many hobos with more replacing those arrested or run-out-of-town. Little robbery due to hobos were reported. The newspaper editorialized in the article that "a rock pile would likely solve the problem." (4)

	[[File:hobo2.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|In the mid-1800s, sixty-three hobos formed a tourist union to avoid prosecution for vagrancy. Called Tourist Union #63, they decided that every year a convention would be held for the members to renew friendships, collect dues, sign new members, and honor a king and queen hobo. Kings and Queens were elected to elevate the hobo in the eyes of the public. Each year the gathering hobos honor those they think are the most deserving of their union and those people become king and queen until the next convention. It was at one of these conventions, held in St. Louis in 1889 that the Code of the Rail was drawn up. The first rule in the code, “Decide your own life, don’t let another person run or rule you.” Train hopping became common in the 1930s during the [[GREAT DEPRESSION]] when many penniless migrant workers traveled the country in hopes of finding work. (5)		[[File:hobo2.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|1956 Hobo postcard of King Benson, Hobo Uno, and Scoop Shovel Scotty at Hobo Day. Courtesy of the Hobo Museum, Britt, Iowa.]]In the mid-1800s, sixty-three hobos formed a tourist union to avoid prosecution for vagrancy. Called Tourist Union #63, they decided that every year a convention would be held for the members to renew friendships, collect dues, sign new members, and honor a king and queen hobo. Kings and Queens were elected to elevate the hobo in the eyes of the public. Each year the gathering hobos honor those they think are the most deserving of their union and those people become king and queen until the next convention. It was at one of these conventions, held in St. Louis in 1889 that the Code of the Rail was drawn up. The first rule in the code, “Decide your own life, don’t let another person run or rule you.” Train hopping became common in the 1930s during the [[GREAT DEPRESSION]] when many penniless migrant workers traveled the country in hopes of finding work. (5)

	In the 1900s, the citizens of Britt, Iowa convinced the Tourist Union #63 to host its National Hobo Convention in their town. Over 100 years later, the town of Britt is still known as the home for the convention, as well as a huge collection of Hobo artifacts. Every hobo still tries to make it to the annual Hobo convention, which takes place in Britt, Iowa. (6)		In the 1900s, the citizens of Britt, Iowa convinced the Tourist Union #63 to host its National Hobo Convention in their town. Over 100 years later, the town of Britt is still known as the home for the convention, as well as a huge collection of Hobo artifacts. Every hobo still tries to make it to the annual Hobo convention, which takes place in Britt, Iowa. (6)

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[[File:hobo1.jpg|200px|thumb|left|HOBOS. [[HOBOS]] were nomadic Americans who began appearing in the 1800s and continued into the 21st century. In 1910 an article in the ''Telegraph-Herald'' referred to them as "members of the United Order of the Sons of Rest" and "Weary Willies." (1) In 1915 the paper referred to them as members of the "Amalgamated Order of Non-Workers." (2) Rejecting these labels," hobos took work wherever they could and never spent too long in one place. The Hobo Convention website defines a hobo as this: “hobo wanders and works, a tramp wanders and dreams and a bum neither wanders nor works.” (3)

Hobos took advantage of the railroad system stretching across state and country, and used them as a way to look for work. As they rested or changed trains, hobos gathered together in areas local residents referred to as "jungles." It was then the job of the police department to run them off.

In May, 1915 eighty-five hobos plus an estimated dozen found in railroad cars were marched out of town by the chief of police, a detective and two officers. Moving along the tracks of the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]] for nine miles, the hobos were told to keep moving and not come back. After watching the procession for thirty minutes, the police returned to the city. The officers reported that Dubuque seemed to receive a great many hobos with more replacing those arrested or run-out-of-town. Little robbery due to hobos were reported. The newspaper editorialized in the article that "a rock pile would likely solve the problem." (4)

[[File:hobo2.jpg|200px|thumb|left|In the mid-1800s, sixty-three hobos formed a tourist union to avoid prosecution for vagrancy. Called Tourist Union #63, they decided that every year a convention would be held for the members to renew friendships, collect dues, sign new members, and honor a king and queen hobo. Kings and Queens were elected to elevate the hobo in the eyes of the public. Each year the gathering hobos honor those they think are the most deserving of their union and those people become king and queen until the next convention. It was at one of these conventions, held in St. Louis in 1889 that the Code of the Rail was drawn up. The first rule in the code, “Decide your own life, don’t let another person run or rule you.” Train hopping became common in the 1930s during the [[GREAT DEPRESSION]] when many penniless migrant workers traveled the country in hopes of finding work. (5)

In the 1900s, the citizens of Britt, Iowa convinced the Tourist Union #63 to host its National Hobo Convention in their town. Over 100 years later, the town of Britt is still known as the home for the convention, as well as a huge collection of Hobo artifacts. Every hobo still tries to make it to the annual Hobo convention, which takes place in Britt, Iowa. (6)

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Source:

1. "Hobos Begin Annual Move," ''Telegraph-Herald'', March 10, 1910, p. 10

2. "Police Break Up Hobo Convention," ''Telegraph-Herald'', May 23, 1915, p. 14

3. "Hobo Culture," Online: https://uni.edu/carrchl/wp/allaboard/hobo-culture/

4. "Police Break Up..."

5. Ibid.

6. Ibid.