O'Donnell Silence Amid Evictions at Homestead Hearing
The Homestead Advisory Committee reported routine work with Hugh O'Donnell’s whereabouts undisclosed. Crawford denied 40 mill workers were employed and dismissed claims of returning workers. No arrests yesterday. potential actions expected today as locked-out workers express no hostility to services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead Advisory Committee
Crawford
Hugh O'Donnell
O'Donnell
Lovejoy
Want to Whip Carnegie and the Steel Trust
In Steubenville interview Mingo Junction plant superintendent W H Bradley says Carnegie firm pressures small mills and the Amalgamated Association. He warns Homestead turmoil may end operations and claims Carnegie undercuts billets, aiming to wreck smaller steel works and depress wages for labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afrala
Steubenville
W. H. Bradley
Mingo Junction
Amalgamated Association
McLaughlin
Mingo
Homestead
Carnegie
Misto
Carnegies
Wheeling
Cat Veces
Army of Deputies Guard Mills as Strikes Loom
Superintendent Potter warns of a possible break in the mills and troops in place with about 100 deputy sheriffs and city police armed to respond. He cites plans to drop one third of the force by altering shifts and expanding to 2000 new workers if capacity allows, while the open hearth mill will be abandoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter
Te Ceal
Tren Police
Nartona
Duquesne Works Labor Dispute Leaves Town Quiet
Rumors of a sudden return to work at the Duquesne steel plant swirl as workers remain at home. District official W A Carney notes unions are organized and foresee no immediate restart, despite chalked signs claiming a single turn will begin tomorrow. Local residents describe calm, awaiting developments with Carnegi Steel Company seeking non-union workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne
Plieniec
Oliies
Carneci Steel Company
W. A. Carney
Amalgamated Association
Isine
Eric McCord
T Caterday
Ldo
Sny
mUs
Carnecgio Steel Company
Ecure
Amalgamated Association President Confronts Dissatisfied Car dealers
President Weihe of the Amalgamated Association deals with alleged dissatisfied men linked to Carnegie agents. Two men from Cincinnati pressed him for work and demanded return home. Weihe says the union bears no responsibility for workers brought on by the agents and that the men appeared as tramps seeking easy employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weihe
Amalgamated Association
Carnegie Agenta
Cincinnati
Mr. Welhe
Pittsboro
Aumalgama Association
Cuirecie Five
Persous
Quiet in Lawrenceville at Homestead strike scene
Report from Union Mills area says the strike remains peaceful with no new workers admitted. Pickets stand firm as they guard the site while authorities and scab recruitment attempts are discouraged. James Cloee returns from jail alleging coercion while his team faced betrayal fears.
Sixteenth Regiment Camp Life and Pay Controversy at Homestead
Adjutant General Greenland visits the encampment as reports of pawnbrokers buying soldiers pay at 85 cents on the dollar trigger an investigation. Captains will receive drafts to verify payrolls and prevent secondhand pay schemes. The Sixteenth Regiment enjoys camp life under strict discipline with clean quarters and steady pay, while officers discuss future promotions and the potential for recalls after Homestead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead
Greenland
Pittsburg
Hip
Wiley
Gener. Reed
Lamberton
Reading Coal and Iron Company
Pfocers
Hawkins
Swissvale
Sixteenth
Bluecoats
Brailey
C Company
Bradfford
Burns
Spencer
Oil City
Gruber
Harry Alvin Hall
Company x
Ridgeway
Campie
Bea Baker
Corry Company
Pittsburgers
William Doak
Anarchists Attend Jail Sermon as Berkman Holds Back
Religious services were held at the county jail with attendees including Anarchists Bauer and Knold who were confined there since Saturday. Berkman, while auditor, stayed at his cell door and did not join the worship or mingle with others, though he could hear the sermon as guards watched for anarchist gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Westfall
Bauer and
Knold
Berkman
Bauer
McAleese
Gaver
Allegheny
Doubted His Story of a Philadelphia Machinist
A Philadelphia machinist claims he was lured by false representation to travel to Pittsburgh for work after he left home fleeing a free ride. Detective Robinson confronted a man near City Hall who appeared eager to tell a fabricated tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Robinson
City Hall
Pittsburg
Impostor Seeks Home After Arrival at Carnegie Plant
A man claiming to be John Sullivan or John Baldwin arrived with seven others en route to Homestead to work at the Carnegie mill. He asked for transport home, said he escaped from the mill, and was directed to President Weibe of the Amalgamated Association. Detectives warned he would be arrested as a tramp if seen again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead
Carnegie
Eney
John Sullivan
John Baldwin
McSwiggan
Weibe
Amalgamated Association
Bobingon
Fisherman's Luce On Upper Monongahela Attracts Two Pittsburgers
Ex Councilman Phillip Schultz and Lonny Long, clerk of the Criminal Court, fished the Upper Monongahela River. After a 33 hour wait Schultz failed to catch, while Long reeled in a string of fish. Schultz kept half the catch and returned to town as Long moved upriver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schultz
Lonny Long
Criminal Court
Clerk Long
Husband Missing After Desertion Woeful Tale From Cleveland
The wife of John Payne told a rough tale at the Thirty sixth ward station. They traveled from Cleveland last week walking here after Payne the chiropodist left two days ago and never returned. They formerly lived at Mulerstown Alabama and are now destitute seeking aid. If not found soon she will return to her old home and live on charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Payne
Thirty-sixth Ward
Cleveland
Hoy
West End
ColorBlind Flagman Causes Car Line Delays
A signal man at Painter's mill bend with a two faced white and red placard caused daily trouble on the West End line. Color blindness left him guessing color signals all day leading to switch conflicts and quarrels between car drivers and long passenger waits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Painter's Mill
Buried from Morgue for Italian Miner in Gustonville
Canditto Melissi died at the Homeopathic Hospital from heat and exhaustion and was buried from the morgue in St. Marys Cemetery. He was about 20, worked at a coal mine in Gustonville, and had a wife in Italy who was insured for $1,000. A second body, an unidentified drowned man from the Monongahela at Hazel Wood, will be buried from the Morgue today. He is about 30 years old, fair complexioned and well dressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canditto Melissi
Homeopathic
St. Mary's Cemetery
Gustonville
Italy
Monongahela
Hazelwood
Large excursion to Sandy Lake and Indianapolis trip
The Pioneer Tourist Club leaves for a ten day journey from the Pittsburg and Lake Erie line. Two thousand five hundred travelers from the Southside joined the Sandy Lake excursion in 40 coaches, run in three sections. Fifty-two club members depart for Indianapolis last evening with plans to return via Cleveland and the Isles. Members hail from various city areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Lake
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Pioneer Tourist Club
Indianapolis
Ind
Cleveland
The
Isles
City
Money Orders Sent Abroad From Pittsburg Post Office
Report from Pittsburg Postoffice shows July money orders issued abroad total 04,207 dollars to Italy and 802 88 to Britain and 3 231 18 to Germany. Domestic orders paid total 72 1,325 dollars to Britain 641 dollars to Germany 970 66 and none to Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Stone fight among boys injures Polish youth on hillside
Yesterday afternoon a group of boys fought with stones on the hillside near South Sixteenth street. Several were injured with stones, including a Polish boy named Growsky who sustained a severe scalp wound and required a doctor’s attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Sixteenth Street
Growsky
Four Year Old Florence McCready Detained on Royle Street
Florence McCready, a four year old colored girl, was arrested by Officer Schultz on Royle Street in Allegheny and taken to Allegheny Central station. Her mother had her arrested for incorrigibility after she ran away from Little Washington two weeks ago. She may be sent to Morganga today, having just been released from that institution a few months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence McCready
Schultz
Royle Street
Allegheny
Allegheny Central Station
Little Washington
Morganga
Police raid on Canton street speakeasies nets two owners
Lieutenant Cramer and Fourteenth ward officers raided speakeasies run by Bridget Sullivan and Kathern Clinton on Canton street yesterday afternoon. The owners were the only ones arrested after officers spent an hour counting stock of beer and whisky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cramer
Fourteenth Ward
Bridget Sullivan
Kathern Clinton
Canton Street
Officer James Abt Injured Chasing Prisoner On Forbes Street
Officer James Abt sustained a badly wrenched right leg yesterday afternoon after he toppled a fence while pursuing prisoner John McVay who had broken away. McVay was later captured and jailed at the Fourteenth ward station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omcer James Abt
Forbes Street
John McVay
McVay
Fourteenth Ward
Charles Kilne Attacked in Bakerstown Report
Charles Kilne of Bakerstown told police he was assaulted and knocked down at Wood and Water streets on Saturday night. The assailant fled before completing the robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kilne
Bakerstown
Wood and Water Streets
Italian Dies in Boarding House on Filbert Street
Coroner McDowell notified of sudden death of an Italian at a Filbert Street boarding house. No name released. case to be inquired into. Notices reference Dispatch cent-a-word ads seeking boarders and rooms to let. Also mentions patent medicines and mineral water promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell
Filbert Street
Dispatch
Chance for Glory Impress on Visitors Pennsylvania in Focus
Eben Brewer of Erie, attending his father's funeral, advocates federal backing for the Chicago World’s Fair. He notes Chicago’s $11 million already raised and urges a $5 million federal appropriation, warning of state and private funding if Congress balks. He highlights education displays, oil industry exhibits, and Pennsylvania’s aim to feature a distinct Keystone State showcase. Congressman Stone returns to Washington, criticizing delay and predicting a majority-minority split ends soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eben Brewer
Erie
Brewer
Congress
Chicago
Ghirs
Pea
China
United States
Pennsylvania
Keystone
Standard Oil Company
Farquahr
Lewis Emery
Gallerius
Emery
Drake
W. A. Stone
Washington
Wire Drawer Conference To Hear Motions With Manufacturers
Ten delegates representing wire drawers in the battered plate process will meet an equal number from wire and wire-nest manufacturers at the Amal g Association headquarters this afternoon. The last conference was at Monongahela House on Thursday. The aim is to settle the wage list and it is expected an agreement will be reached before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalmated Association
Monongahela House
Speer Eens
Town Guests Stay At Local Hotels In Pittsburgh Notes
A stream of visitors checked into hotels including St Charlies Monongaihela Andrea and Duquesne with names such as G Woodworth F W Nye and R R Quay among others. A Pittsburgh register lists guests at Fifth Avenue Metropolitan and other hotels, while a separate notice advertises a D R B F excursion train to Atlantic City with round trip $10, valid 12 days and depart from B and C depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. & Woodworth
Springfield
St. Charlies Hotel
F. W. Nye
Cincinnati
A. Franck
Lessenring
R.C. McNamara
Bedford
Monongaihela House
W. C. Fitch
Buffalo
George E. Brewer
New York
F. B. Brewer, Jr
Westfield
Anderson
A. Leo Weil
H. J. Sink
Pagoda Springs
Clemens
Mich
Steve Fink
Washington
W. H. McFarland
Taylorstown
Central Hotel
E. Vessopale
London
Roland Merrell
Clearfield
Duquesne
R. R. Quay
Beaver
City
Atlantic City
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Washington City
Pittsburg
E. D. Swrru
Fifth Avenas
Wooreg Pistabury
Record of July Deaths Under Coroner McDowell’s Review
Coroner McDowell reports 128 violent or sudden deaths in July. Rail accidents led with 38 victims, all accidental. 13 murders, mostly gunshot, including Homestead riot victims. Rivers caused eight drownings, oil can explosions killed 16, and four heat or helium accidents. No fatal mill accidents due to plant closures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell
Potter's Ie
Homestead
Pinkerton
Pittsburg
Rivers
Thomas
Fire destroys Pittsburg Skene Works building
An afternoon blaze yesterday consumed the iron clad Pittsburg Skene Works building at Elizabeth and Gloucester streets in the Twenty third ward. The 60 by 100 foot structure, occupied by Eming and Hamilton for japanning tin, burned fiercely fed by fumes. W. F. Patterson owned the building and estimated the total loss at 4500 with partial insurance. the cause was thought to be one of the cupules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Skene Works
Elizabeth and
Gloucester Street
Twenty-third Ward
Eming & Hamilton
W. F. Patterson
Farmer Bingley to Strike Back at Richies
Adolph Bingley to file information today against Sam Richie for assault with a deadly weapon and against Hugh Richie for assault after a farm dispute near Glenfield where Mrs Hough Richie was seriously wounded. Bingley arrested on assault with intent to kill then bonded at $1000. Warrants to be sworn in Sewlekley Justice of the Peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richie
Adolph Bingley
Sam
Hugh Richie
Bingley
Glenfield
Hough Richie
Harvest of Takes at Police Court Hearings in Two Cities
Judges handled a Sunday morning session of 26 drunkenness cases. McKenna of the Twelfth ward fined 92 similarly. Hyndman disposed of 23, Leslie 9, Succop 129, and Mayor Kennedy of Allegheny 15, all in common cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKenna
Twelfth Ward
Hyndman
Leslie
Succop
Kennedy
Allegheny
Mark Twain Club Heads to Grace Station Camping Tour
The Mark Twain Hunting and Fishing Club will depart for Grace station near Cumberland Maryland on Tuesday morning for a 30 day camping tour. Members include Judge McKenna Gripp Sheriff McCleary Deputy Joseph Richard Captains Patterson Boles Faulkner Moore McClure Sheridan Godfrey Delaney Howe Brady Irwin Drave Stewart Moreland O Neile Boland Smith Byamton Lawlor Cavernaugh White Breen and Douglass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain Hunting and Fishing Club
Grace Station
Cumberland
McKenna
Gripp
Sheriff McCleary
Joseph Richard
L. G. Patterson
R. §. Boles
A. L. Faulkner
C. B. Moore
William McClure
John Sheridan
Joseph B. Eeeaoe Godfrey
Thomas Delaney
M. L. Howe
Thomas Brady
M. Irwin
N. Drave
D. Stewart
James Moreland
George O’neile
Joseph Boland
Charles Smith
S. Bymaton
James Lawlor
M. Cavenaugh
James White
James Breen
Jonn Douglass
Fire damages two story frame dwelling. origin unknown
A fire last night caused by a fire rig at 08 Penn mer heirs and a boxes last night burned a two story frame dwelling owned by John Speakman. The roof collapsed. loss estimated at 1500. Authorities note the blaze might be incendiary with multiple origin points, while the rest of the text lists a weekly death toll and causes for August 1 1892.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Mer Heirs
Zlnp
John Speakman
Search for Missing Husband Aided by Police
Mrs. Nathan Williams of 4919 Sciota Street asked the Nineteenth ward station for help in locating her husband. He left Tuesday with $49, is 39, a former miner, and has not been heard from since. Mrs Williams says he was sober and dependable and never before left home without notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Williams
Sciota Street
Nineteenth Ward
Williams
Vitor
Fince
Small Ads Flourish Amid July Advertisements Rise
July's early ads show a sharp surge as 1,525 notices appeared in the first 17 days this year versus 3,231 or 1,706 in prior periods. Dispatch demand grows with heightened circulation and public interest.
Afraid of Herself Fra nces Fonner Hangs Self at Allegheny Farm
Frances Fonner a 47 year old woman from West End avenue afflicted with melancholia and delusions of suicide hanged herself in a bathroom at the Allegheny Poor Farm after months of mental illness and calls for restraint. Despite surveillance and treatment officials await an inquest.
Myer in Training for $9,000 Bout with McAuliffe
Billy Myer trains rigorously for a September 5 title fight with Jack McAuliffe. He started July 5 at light weight, follows strict diet and long daily workouts, aided by brother Eddie and Chicago wrestler James Bardell. Alf Kennedy, Myer's partner, will supervise final preparations three weeks before the bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Myer
Jack McAuliffe
Billy
Eddie
James Bardell
Chicago
Billy Isata
Couse
Myers
McAuliffe
Myer
India
Alf Kennedy
Detective McDonough Returns With Affidavit in Robbery Case
Detective Philip McDonough of Allegheny returned from Harrisburg after a telegram from Superintendent Muth. He went to Parkton Maryland to secure C. W. Parish who was under arrest there for an alleged robbery of a diamond pin from W. C. Ferguson of Franklin street Allegheny. His return was needed to complete an affidavit for the requisition papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip McDonough
Alleghey
Harrisburg
Muth
Parkton
C. W. Parish
W. C. Ferguson
Franklin Street
Allegheny
Boy Edward King Drowns Bathing in Allegheny River
Nine year old Edward King drowned while bathing in the Allegheny river at the foot of Sixteenth street near nine o clock last night. He was unclothed and rolled into the water, the body was recovered and taken to the morgue but claimed by his parents. He lived at 58 Grant Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward King
Allegheny River
Sixteenth Street
Grant Street
Fires Damage Jewelry and Barns Across Multiple Towns
The Rudolph jewelry shop in Wilmington suffered $15 000 in fire losses due to an electric wire fault. Salvator Rosa painting valued at $60 000 was destroyed. In Wheatland, a blaze at A Lillie’s store consumed about 576 000 in property, with Join Spyder perishing. In New Castle Indiana Thomas Wilholt’s barn burned, with cattle losses and contents deemed worth $15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Joe
Charles F. Rudolph
Salvator Rosa
Wheatland
A. Lillie
Inxurance
T. Join Spyder
New Castle
Ind
Thomas Wilholt
America
End of Honduran Revolution Hinges on Cartridges
New Orleans dispatch reports Honduras rebels and government forces have exhausted ammunition. Imports from New Orleans face shipping refusals as lines fear angering either side. J B Connors, agent for Honduras, cannot deliver more ammunition. US authorities have barred storage in the Custom House and ordered removal, threatening sale. With Honduras troops out of cartridges, the revolution nears its end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honduras
New Orleans
Government Party
J. B. Connors
United States
Custom House
Summer Sale Highlights Linen Department Offers
Ugus and Acke announce deep cuts in the Linen Department with 200 dozen hemmed All Linen Huck Towels at 12 cents each, 60 dozen Fringed German Huck Towels at 14 cents each, unstitched Linen Pillow Cases $1.25 per pair, plus a Friday Saturday sale of Damask remnants and odds and ends at about half regular prices. Also new Upholstery Department on the third floor and the largest brass and iron bedstead selection ever imported, at Fifth Ave and Market St. Corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark& Street
August Bargain Clearance Sale Across Cities
A dramatic promotional notice proclaims unprecedented August reductions with a warning that all space must be cleared for incoming goods. The message emphasizes sweeping discounts and a mass sale across multiple cities to attract shoppers.
Vast Dress Goods Sale Marks Down Yardage Prices
A broad sale offers 25 cent yard rates on We and 75e Dress Goods with wide silk and charlie fabrics. Silks drop to 75 or 38 to 49 cents a yard, while assorted indias and grace silks see substantial cuts. Wash goods include Anderson Scotch Ginghams at 25 cents and crinkled ginghams as low as 15 to 49 cents. Linens feature damasks and sheeting on reduced prices, with tablecloths and pillowcases included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tica Yard
Anderson's
D. & J. Anderson
Anderson’s
Bargains Flood Department Store Sale With Deep Discounts
White lawns and silks marked down. waists priced at 0 to 250 and 12 dollars for finer goods. Ladies and children’s suits and underwear slashed. ribbed cotton corset covers 35c. ganar vests 75c. children's ribbed vests 15c and pantalettes 25c. Center Table bargains tempt shoppers today.
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Weitien Wiih
Chase
Weile
Association
Lawrenceville
Union
Close Hosan Grievanc
James Cloee
National Guard
Colonel Hawkins
Jalil
Fisherman’s Luce
Fide Heart
Sanday Lake
Morgan
Hart
de Wrrr
Pulaski
Chance
MR. Brewer
National Commission
Uncle Sam
Davis
Pittsburghs
Hoffman
H.C. Deacon
St. Denix
P. Didier
Union Square
C. E. Einier
Metropolitan
J. Dinkelspiel
Metronton
A. Fieming
Imperial
T. J. Henry
Rand Union
W. W. Horne
Brunswick
Humphrey
Astor
Mies L. M. Juenny
Coleman
J. Loupeoff
G. L. McCormick
Cosmopolitan
M. J. E. Moore
Continental
HK. Moltiend
Gc. P. Murray
Sturtevant
P. Orr
Imial
A. W. Osborne
J. Cyle
Grand Union
J. Rauselwusen
Sr. Stephens
J. A. Kamony
A. Ramsay
W. B. Schiller
Holland
B. IR
Darra Pulaski
Farmer Bingley
Police Courta
Jrheny
Uly
I'eart
Civy Hone
Frances Fonner
Florence Fonner
5. W. Boggs
Taggart Street
H. BR. Deltrich
West End Avenue
Allegheny City
Claremont
Neewe E
Kangaroo Shoes
Simen’s
Ohio ST
Allegheny, PA
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Fifth Ave. and
Market ST. Aui-Mwi
Ugus
Acke
Fifth Ave
Dos
Home & Go
Penn Ave
Dos. Horne & Co
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