14 Jul 1892
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1892
Page
1
The relief expedition to Gen Peary sails aboard the steamship Kite from St Johns Newfoundland on the ninth. crew and expedition members in high spirits as they pursue the progress of Arctic relief efforts.
Congress sits through a tense day with the silver bill sent to committee and a motion to probe Pinkerton forces tied to the Homestead Riots referred to contingency expenses. The senate considers a dedication date change for the World’s Fair and passes sundry civil appropriations while a mob hangs a murder suspect in Weston West Virginia.
Telegrams report the first bale of cotton to reach Houston classed as strict middling and strict low middling, a Boise City Idaho leprosy sighting, Alabama political violence near Gadsden with a fatal stabbing, a Fort Smith murder trial of Perster Lowr, and financial woes at McCoxwerr & Law in Boston and Western Union telegrams demanding cash. The Texas governor received a large tax refund check from Washington.
Chaos at Homestead Pa as 4 500 workers and families battle Pinkertons in a river landing. Gunfire, barricades, and a brutal gauntlet line mark the day’s fighting with six Pinkertons dead and many wounded. Pinkertons later surrender under protection and are marched to Pittsburgh with guards.
Telegrams relay Sheriff MeEary reports from Homestead to suppress rioters with 300 guards and warn that armed workers hold the mills. Officials issue broad summonses. arrivals show limited, unarmed volunteers. Carnegie era clash raises questions on workforce, wages, and potential lockout amid mounting unrest.
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