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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1892

Page

5

Anarchists in Allegheny and Pittsburgh Court Appearance

Report covers Heinrichs Bauer and Carl Knold facing conspiracy charges after the Frick assassination attempt. Bail set at 2000 dollars each for conspiracy. judges consider 5000 dollars for related counts. Chief Murphy bars fundraisers, fueling debate over authority as supporters seek money for defense.

Allegheny Pittebare Franklin Hall East Street Ohio Albrecht Muth Disratcar Heinrichs Bauer Carl Knold H. C Frick Ewing Gripp Berkman Frick Friedman New York

WANTS MORE PARK LAND

Chief Bigelow sails for Europe to persuade Mrs Schenley to donate more land for Schenley Park or to add a park in the Eighteenth ward. He will study English and continental parks for ideas while assistants run bureaus at home. He warns strict discipline upon return.

Chief Bigelow Europe Tenth Street Duquesne Way Aiken Avenue Rebecca Street Atlantic Avenue Flavel Street Smith Street Hamilton Greenfield Homewood Comrie and Humber Finance Dunfermline Mahon Tioga Susquehanna Forbes McPherson Aurelis Penu Walnut Twenty-seventh Virginia Woodville Yale Alley Hampton Street Old Ttun Winslow Larimer Euclid Street McDonald, Meadow Vespucina Smith, Adams Tullymet Baum Vista Second Avenue

Park Bros. rake tooth workers quit over wage cuts

Sixty workers at Park Bros. rake tooth works on Smallman and Thirtieth streets quit in a mass strike after notice that daily earners over 1 dollar would be cut 10 percent and those under 1 dollar would be reduced 5 percent. A meeting led to unanimous action as fires were banked and no worker remained last evening.

Park Bros Rake Tooth Works Smallman Thirtieth Streets

Real estate man Thomas J. House joins W. C. Stewart firm

Thomas J. House, longtime contributor to The Disraten real estate column, has entered the real estate business with W. C. Stewart, a leading Pittsburg agent. House is well known for his familiarity with local market operations and enjoys strong friends in the newspaper trade who wish him success in this new field.

Thomas J. House Disraten House W. C. Stewart Pittsburg Mr. House

Senator Cameron Declines Interview on Arrival

Senator J. Donald Cameron arrived in the city and checked into the Anderson hotel. He refused to discuss any subject and declined all interviews.

J. Donald Cameron Anderson

Denials From The Men On Smallpox Rumor At Homestead

The article reports 27 applications by former Homestead workers to return to jobs at Carnegie Steel Company mills after a pause in work. Treasurer Curry confirms most were rehired, two mechanics named Edward Lyon and Charles Geetel returned, and authorities note ongoing investigations into who will resume work. Deputies and officials brace for further actions as crowds gather by Eighth Avenue and Monongahela.

Carnegie Company Gains a Point in Penn Avenue District

The Carnegie Company used 12 non-union workers at its Thirty-third Street mill, sparking a sympathetic strike by about 300 machinists and helpers. Police and Workers' Committee kept peace as workers began returning. No violence occurred. One heater, Andrew Teemer, caused a furnace delay and cost to remove its heat. Florence Sullivan, ex-vice president of the Amalgamated, travels to recruit non-union workers across the state.

Carnegie Company Penn Avenue Thirty-third Street O'Mara Thirty Allegheny Valley Road Thirty-third Street Will Moorhead Andrew Teemer John Teemer Thomas Warren Florence Sullivan Amalgamated Association Philadelphia Cana Ferndale Bethlehem Pencoyd Phenixville

Soldiers Rest At Homestead Camp After Quiet Day

Troops in Homestead take a calm day with drills and dress parades resuming. The Fifth Regiment battalion under Major Elder guards the river bank and mill fences. crowds shout scab and black sheep as non union loads pass, while Sheridan Troop and others drill to Pittsburg, causing excitement.

Homestead Fifth Regiment Elder Bell Reber Simpeon McNamara Hawkins

Propositions for Amalgamated Lodges Voting on Rero Arbitration

Circulars sent to Youngstown lodges by Amalgamated Association officials in Pittsburgh urge immediate votes on two questions. One would have Allegheny County courts name a three member arbitration panel to resolve disputes between manufacturers and the union, linked to Homestead and conference issues. The other would broaden Conference Committee powers to accept settlement propositions. Iron workers favor retaining direct authority over disputes without arbitration.

Youngstown Amalgamated Association Pittsburg Seppe Allegheny County Homestead

Desertion Rumor Haunts Tenth Regiment Camp

Report says six of Company E were present at roll call while a patrol brought in 18 men by evening. A full search was ordered around Braddock for the missing soldiers and a court martial is expected for the rest.

Tenth Regiment Braddock Court Marti

M Lucks Grievances At Homestead Borough Meeting

Burgess M Luckie presided over Homestead Borough Council last night with little business. He urged action to curb annoyances by deputies and militia on duty. He claimed women were insulted and patrolmen overstepped privileges. Councilmen Lynch and Dierken cited personal insults and being stopped. The matter was referred to the Borough Solicitor.

Burgess@MLuckie Homestead Borough Lynch Dierken Heise Street

Pinkertons Abused After Homestead Surrender

Reports say several men and women who abused and are alleged to have robbed Pinkertons after surrendering at Homestead on July 6 will soon be arrested and charged with aggravated assault and battery robbery and pocket.

Pinkertons Homestead Will

Pinkerton Captain Promises Action on Abuses

Captain Cooper a Pinkerton man reports he has been compiling cases for abused workers. He said last night that action would be taken within a week.

Captain Cooper Pinkerton

Smallpox Rumor Plagues Homestead Mills Amid Denial

Four non union workers claim smallpox drove them from Homestead mills while Superintendent Potter denies any outbreak. Joseph Driver from Michell street in Manayunk, with three companions, said they left after learning of suspected cases. Potter asserts a physician is on site and says illness levels are minimal.

Homestead Potter Joseph Driver Michell Street Manyunk Philadelphia Driver Pittsburg Mr. Potter

Duquesne Steel Works Seeks Early Resumption With Non-Union Men

Management posted a notice inviting old non-union workers to apply for re employment by August 3 1902 while signaling a restart likely Thursday or by Monday after repairs. About 30 veterans reported for duty and officials claim the Amalgamated wave is quiet, calling the notice a bluff to pressure men back.

Duquesne Steel Works Duquesve Stes Works Ether F. W Wednes

Mass Meeting Called For Homestead Lockout Support

The Homestead Advisory Committee announced a mass meeting for today at 2 PM in the rink to hear reports from its Advisory and Relief Committees. Pittsburg speakers Jerry Dougherty and W A Carney will address the gathering amid calls of widespread support and fundraising progress in Niles Ohio and Youngstown.

Homestead Advisory Committee Jerry Dougherty W. A. Carney Pittsburg Black Diamond Niles, O Youngstown Ross’ Grove New York Brooklyn Albany Warren

Plant at Carnegie Steel in operation with nonunion workers

A Youngstown to Tir Dispatch telegram quotes a well known local figure reporting Carnegie Steel Company runs nonunion labor at Homestead, but with heavy costs. The new workers lack experience causing frequent machine breaks and costly downtime, unlike the old management where breakdowns were rare.

Youngstown Tir Amalgamated Association Homestead Carnegie Steel Company

Recruits for Homestead on Tide Steamer Trip Howitzed

The steamer Tide made three trips to Homestead yesterday with about 100 men in the morning and 60 more in the afternoon. A barge carried stores and bedding, and a supply train including corn mattresses nails and other items accompanied the voyage. Jerry Dougherty of the Amalgamated Association was present and denied reports that Homestead mill men had gone to Pittsburg then returned to work.

Homestead Curry Carnegie Steel Company Amalgamated Association Potter Pittsburg City Farm Baltimore and Ohio Road Wiley City Farm Station Duquene James Nesbit Duquesne Jerry Dougherty

Charters Granted to Pittsburgh and Nearby Firms

Yesterday in Harrisburg charters were granted to the Prospect Land Company of Pittsburg with $5,000 capital stock, J D Chantler Leather Company of the same city with $30,000, Bellevue Light and Power Company of Allegheny County, and the South Fork Water Company of Cambria County with $15,000 capital stock.

Harrisburg Prospect Land Company Pittsburg Capital Stock J. D. Chantler Leather Company This City Bellevue Light and Power Company Allegheny County Sinene Eat i Moca South Fork’ Water Company Cambria County

Summer Blankets and Comforts at Hans & Co Penn Avenue

Low prices on quilts and summer comforts offered by Hans & Co. at Penn Avenue Stores. Advertisement promotes inexpensive Tighe blankets for cool evenings and mentions Cain's shoes and a general sale of reduced goods with a casual call to shop now.

Ao Ifttin Hans & Co Penn Avenue

Disappearance of Nathan Williams Puzzles City Police

Nathan Williams a 27 or 28 year old huckster from 4912 Scioto street vanished after visiting Dr Norris on Broad street with about $50 and a gold watch. His wife suspects foul play arguing he was murdered as neighbors describe a dark lonely route home and Williams was last seen between 10 and 11 p m. The case leaves the community and police baffled with Mrs Williams in deep distress at her husband’s sudden loss.

Nineteenth Ward Nathan Williams Scioto Street Dr. Dorris Broad Street Williams Norris Region 1 Mrs. Williams City Allegheny Mra Williams Roundabout

Man Refuses Fare on Knoxville Incline

Otto Vegalka refused to pay his fare aboard the Knoxville incline last night near ten. He attempted to jump from the car but was restrained by passengers. Vegalka claimed to have arrived in the country June 26 and said he boarded at 88 Seventh Avenue, later being sent to the Twenty Fourth ward station house and then to Southside Hospital after verification of illness.

Otto Vegalka Knoxville Vegalka Twentyfourth Ward Mid Seventh Avenue Alcle Southside Hospital

Bright Young Man Henry Ott Dies at 20

Henry C. Ott of the Southside Contracting Firm died suddenly yesterday at his uncle Matthew Otts home on Vickrey street. A college graduate with early control of his fathers business he was 20 and one of the areas brightest young men. He will be buried tomorrow from William Semmelrocks residence on South Sixteenth street. His father Charles Ott has already suffered a bereavement, losing his wife about a year ago.

Henry C. Ott Charles Ott Ott Broa Matthew Ott Vickrey Street Southside Soles William Semmelrock South Sixteenth Street

Skiff Overturns in Allegheny River Drowning of George Fontaine

George Fontaine aged M years drowned when his skiff overturned on the Allegheny River between Forty-eighth and Forty-ninth Streets last evening. He lived on Forty-seventh Street with Charles Fisher and worked at Walker's Bride Works. The body was not recovered and other details are unavailable.

George Fontaine Allegheny River Forty-eighth Forty-ninth Fontaine Forty-seventh Charles Fisher Walker's Bride Works

Glenfield shooting victim improving but in danger

Dr Leisher in charge of Hugh Richie reports the patient is in a dangerous condition but improving slowly. The main danger cited is secondary hemorrhage and exhaustion. Squire George F. Eudisil explains bail and hearings, with Adolph Bingerly released on $1000 bail and Richie facing further informations and counterclaims. hearing set for Wednesday.

Leisher Hugh Richie Glenfield George F. Eudisil Sewickley Adolph Bingerly

Sunday Essentials at Mid-Summer Reductions

An advertisement lists hair brushes nail brushes tooth brushes hosiery handkerchiefs gloves pocket books and purses available at mid summer discounts highlighting broad discount offers for casual shoppers.

Union Delegates to Discuss Wages with Manufacturers

Delegates from the American Flint Glass Workers Union meet a committee of manufacturers in the Glass Association rooms Stevenson block this afternoon to consider the wage list for the coming year. Nearby workmen clean Allegheny reservoirs on Troy Hill. A 10 year old girl Seis fell into thick mud yesterday afternoon and was rescued by Officer Snyder.

American Flint Glass Workers’ Union The Glass Association Stevenson Block Allegheny Troy Hill Seis Snyder

Bloomfield Man Caught Robbing Butcher Shop

Albert Nagel of Etna was arrested by Officer Loder for rooding the till at Albert Albright's butcher shop on Cedar street Bloomfield. Twenty dollars of the stolen money was found on his person.

Bloomfield Albert Nagel Etna Albert Albright Cedar Street Loder

Park Committee Meeting and Local City Updates

The Park Committee of Allegheny met last night with Lewin approving payrolls. Alder man David Nellie returned to his Lacock Street office after four weeks idle. James Cunningham was jailed for liquor selling after a court trial. McAtstar refused a prisoner, and the jailer sent him to a hospital. Metz Germany resident ALSTTER arrived for Mayor Gourley on Charles Danpied and Margaretta Schoult inquiry. A search will be made of the polls.

Bauer and Knold Murphy Dortment of Public Safety of Allegheny Bauer Friedman Knold Park Committee Lewin David Nellie Lacock Street Alleghny Katton Duquesne Yesterai James Cunningham Iee McKenna Alstter Metz Germany Gourley Asi Charles Danpied Margaretta Schoult Pollos

Local Police Roundup Includes Arrests on Alcohol and Theft

Daniel Weatine of McLane avenue says his arrest for disorderly conduct at his wife's request was a mistake. Kate Bannanset of No 8 Denny's avenue was arrested for selling liquor without a license and appeared before Magistrate McKenna. John Zarabisiy was held on $1000 bail after a preliminary hearing. F Joan McMieres was arrested by Lt Duncan on Murphy street charged with trying to steal a cow from William Morris' stable on Forbes street. held at the Fourteenth ward station.

Daniel Weatine McLane Avenue Southside Kate Bannanset Denny's Cvan Eee John Zarabisiy McKenna Joan McMieres Duncan Murphy Street Fourteenth Ward William Morris’ Stable Forbes Street

Great August Sale Promises More Today

A local sale celebrates yesterday’s success and announces continued promotions. The store signals upcoming fall goods arrive soon and pledges to clear space for new inventory.

August Bargain Clearance Sale of Dress Goods

Departments announce the greatest August bargain clearance with a full collection of summer dress goods at deep discounts. Fabrics including novelty and plain weaves see price cuts, with printed French challis and silk striped challies offered at reduced rates across vast yardages.

Local Dress Goods Sale Slashes Prices Across Broad Range

Still greater reductions speed up today sales as Andersons and other makers cut Novelty Scotch Ginghams from 45c 50c to 25c per yard. Scotch Cheviot and Silk Stripe Ginghams drop to 25c, Crinkled Ginghams and other low priced wash fabrics to 15c. French Organdie Lawns Mousselines fall to 150 per yard with many styles, leaving similar reductions across cheaper dress fabrics.

Anderson's D. & J. Anderson Anderson

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