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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1892

Page

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Men Surrender After Homestead Riot Threat Bail Set At 10000

The Homestead riot case ends with H C Frick H M Curry J G Leishman and F T F Lovejoy granted 10000 bail each after warrants issued for their arrest. Other defendants McConnell and Dovey jailed awaiting court. Judge Ewing weighs if charges rise to murder amid heavy crossfire with defense and District Attorney.

Leishman Homestead Carnegie Iron and Steel Company Pinkerton Brothers H. ©. Frick F. T. F. Lovejoy John Leishman Ross Amalgamated Association Alderman King Chris Steward Festus M. King Commonwealth of Pennsylvania B. C T. F. Lovejoy Robert Pinkerton William Pinkerton J. A. Potter Festus MM. Kiva Frick Carnegie Curry Lovejoy Potter Mr. Covey Nevin McConnell James Covey Robert Carls Steward J. G. Leishman H. M. Curry Joseph Walls Messrs. Leishman Ewing Burleigh Frick, Leishmar Judge Ewing Cox Mr. Potter Dorey AlcConnell Mr. Curry Mr. Brennen United States Carnegie Brothers Jud Ewing Brennen Captain Brook Mr. Lovejoy Robb Burleige Gurleish Mr. Brennan Brennan Mr. Robb Robob Borleigh H.C. Frick Saresey Deine Basit Patterson A. W. Mellon R. B Weley New J. Brennen Gox Jo Ewing McConnell Dovey Mr. Patterson Peter Allen Matthew Foy O'Donnell Ase Maga Selec O” Nell Burl Supt. Potter Mr. Dovey Patweerapp Messrs. Lovejoy Mesers Mellon

Elizabeth Gas Well Roars Twelve Miles Away

The Homer Wright farm in Forward township near Elizabeth pa hosts John A Snee s gas well on land leased from James G Blaine It lies 50 feet from an 18 inch pipeline and is said to be the largest gas well struck in the state The 1809 foot well taps the Gantz sand and its roaring flow grows hourly drawing crowds amid Philadelphia Company regrets over missed territorial buyouts.

Elizabeth Philadelphia John A. Snee West Elizabeth Homer Wright James G. Blaine Forward Township Philadelphia Company Bellevernon Snee

Boiling Heat Returns as Kansas City Surges Past 100

Kansas City reports thermometer readings near 100 as heat continues across the state. Officials note 86 at the Government Weather Bureau, with many street indicators showing 100 to 102. Dealers fear crop prospects are poor, with a outlook of about half a crop for Kansas.

Kansas City Government Weather Bureau Kaneas Kansas Exchange

New Rebellion in China Reports 20000 Armed Defiance

News from Hakow China in late June says Szechuan province rose in revolt. Rebels, numbering about twenty thousand, faced government forces from Chung King area as authorities moved to quell the uprising near Paoning or Pa.

San Francisco Hakow China Szechuan Paoning Chung King Lhe Caines

Frick Regains Strength After Death of His Son

S C Frick shows rapid recovery from illness following the death of his son. Doctors hold hope he will be able to leave home in the near future as he regains health after the severe family blow.

H. ©. Frick Bis Physican

Deluges on Mars Embrace Lick Observatory Observations

Edward Holden of the Lick Observatory described Mars oppositions as needing more accurate data before speculation on habitation. He noted surface changes, possible ancient lakes, and plans to finish observations next autumn to draw firmer conclusions about Mars and its resemblance to Earth.

Lick Observatory Car Edward Mars Earth Mara Esquimaux

Cabled congratulations mark joint anniversary

Historic cables from Wasurnxtox and Paris express goodwill on the Columbus anniversary. The United States flag is raised before La Rabida with banners of American states as batteries salute. Secretary Foster of State and Spanish Alcalde Prieto exchange formal acknowledgments of shared discovery heritage.

Spain United States la Banta Columbus Paris America Convent la Rabida Ple Army Navy God Bless Realdeof Palos Department OF State Wasurxoton Senor Prieto Alcalde de Palos la Rabida

Chaplain Triffitt Resigns Amid Morality Charges

At the Ohio penitentiary Warden and the board learned of serious morality charges against Chaplain Rev J M Triffitt. He would resign after admitting the charges burdened his standing. Triffitt, appointed by the Republican administration from Huron County, had served in the United Brethren Church for twelve years and later aligned with the Congregational merger.

Cotemars Ohio Penitentiary James J. M. Triffitt Triffit Republican Huron County Summit County United Brethren Church Wien

Johnson Island Annexation Claim Sparks International Tension

A San Francisco report states the British cruiser Champion returned to Honolulu July 25 claiming Johnson Island was annexed to Great Britain, while the U.S. State Department says the island remains U.S. territory due to the Palestine’s July 22, 1858 visit and occupancy by Pacific Guano Company men.

San Francisco Aug Champion Honolulu Johnson's Island Great Britain State Department Washington Johnson Island United States Palestine Pacific Guano Company

Jail arrests stir Homestead riot aftermath

Police and militiamen arrest mill officials at Munhall and Homestead after a murder charge. Potter Curry Covey Dovey and McConnell are taken from the mill. crowds watch as trains depart with the prisoners bound for city custody amid orderly but tense scenes.

Stewart and Gingher Homestead Potter Covey J. F. Dovey Nevin McConnell Mr. Potter Curry Pittsburg McConnell Munhall Dovey Canses Crawford Monhall Thormas Bowen City Farm Colonel Creps Pasa Stewart J. H. Gingher McAleese Constable Stewart James Dovey Commonwealth of Pennsylvania King Sesaeebion Newell's East End

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Hugh Ross MR. Frick A. D Hvan Ross Common Pleas Coxseay Carnegie Company Paxson Ae Ewing Primer Burt Caspars Hines Breck Senaties Ewing Pone Onse Lee Ladies Aid !Societies S.C. Frick Deluges Canara Palos Huelva Fosten England Thomas Bowen Corey
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