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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1892

Page

5

Duquesne Duquesne Mill Work Restored After Riot

Mr Lovejoy cites Homestead workers as cause of a morning disturbance as 12 warrants for aggravated riot are issued. He claims 1,300 men are at work and machinery undamaged. He expects full operation soon across departments and progress at Thirty-third Street mill. Efforts continue to restart Falls and Twenty-ninth Street mills.

Lovejoy Duquesne Homestead Wen Homestead Dillon Thirty-third Street Hasces Vet Falls Twenty-ninth Street

Five Carnegie Officials Granted Bail in Murder Case at Homestead

Five Carnegie officials including H C Frick and Potter were admitted to bail of 10 000 each after a private hearing in Cammon Pleas No 2. Judge Ewing oversaw the process and a crowd of mill workers complained that a hearing was unnecessary for the others.

H.C Frick Potter Lovejoy Dover Nevin McQonnell Ewing McConnell and Dovey Cammon Pleas No Brennen Burleigh Burleich Eving H. C Frick Mande A. W. Mellon Knox Cox Mellon Corey Homestead

Burke Arrested in Judge Gripp's Office on Riot Charge

Ed Burke was arrested by Constable Webber in Judge Gripp's office on a charge of aggravated riot after a deputy led him from Duquesne. Burke disputed his identity until a bail hearing was set and a commitment written for him. He was later jailed in Homestead after confusion over the warrant.

Judge Gripp Webber Ed Burke Duquesne Gurke Burke Gripp Alderman McMasters Atorney Brennen McMasters Homestead

Burleigh Won’t Push Coroner Verdict in Homestead Case

District Attorney Burleigh said the coroner's verdict need not go to the grand jury. He argued wholesale arrests on both sides will move the case to court, noting the coroner mentioned no names. Officials expect hearings in Common Pleas with Pirates and Kennedy or McClung among those to be heard.

Burteigh Burleigh Homestead John F. Cox Carnegie Kennedy, McClung

Single Judge to Hear All Obvious Cases Proposed

The speaker urges that one judge preside to avoid duplication of testimony and ensure the subsequent judge is already familiar with the evidence.

Ter Burleigh

Carnegie Iron and Steel Refuses Arbitration and Service

The Carnegie Iron and Steel Company will not participate in arbitration or heed service for the case brought by Attorney Brennen. P C Knox, the firm’s lawyer, refused involvement, stating he is not a party to the dispute. Officials discuss Pinkerton detectives, extradition questions, and potential legislative action on compulsory arbitration and licensing.

P.C. Knox Carnegie Company Pinkerton Carnegie Iron and Steel Company Brennen P. C. Knox Knox Carnegies Knot Amalgamated Pinkertons Fred Primer Tam Pinkerton Brothers

Pinkerton Detective Primer Surrenders to Alderman at Southside

Fred Primer, a Pinkerton detective, surrendered to Alderman Fesus M. King with E Y Breck Esq present. Primer said he wished an early date for bearing. A warrant was read but he declined, saying he waited long and turned himself in. He is held for a hearing Saturday morning and bail is expected.

Pinkerton E. Y. Breck Fesus M. King Southside Fred Primer Hugh Ross Breck Squire Primer Wall Dimspatch Coal and Iron Police Carnegies Bessemer Atlantic City Pinkertons

American Mechanic Group Demands Action on Labor Troubles

Darling Council No 35 Jr U A M Apollo Pa adopts resolutions opposing foreign influence during the Carnegie Company dispute. Members urge Congress to enact stricter immigration laws to protect American workers and press for investigations into iron and steel works showing Americans preferred in skilled labor roles.

Darling Council No UT. A.M Carnegie Company Wallereas Accassin Iona Apollo Ciiefly Iron and Steel America Woenesin Congress

Pinkertons Won't Be In Town Extradition Not Required

Captain Breck said last evening that the Pinkerton brothers would face no extradition papers as they need not come to town voluntarily. He doubted they would travel to accommodate the prosecution, while Alderman King awaited legal instructions and Mr Brennen urged arrests in the usual manner.

Pinkertona E Y. Breck Pinkerton Brennen Pinkerton Brothers Bob Bill John F. Cox Breck Cox Pinkertons EY. Breck Alderman King

Bowen held on unlawful assemblage charge at Munhall station

Thomas Bowen, among those arrested at Munhall station Wednesday evening, remained held on $1,000 bail by Judge Gripp. J. J. Rattigan of Hiomsestene acted as bondsman. Bowen proclaimed he lives in a free country and had a right to cheer.

Thomas Bowen Munhall Station Gripp Yesne J. J. Rattigan Hiomsestene Bowen

Welcome Visitor Arrives to Pay Troops at Homestead Duquesne

Adjutant General Greenland will visit the city today to meet troops and discharge duties at Homestead and Duquesne. He will review units and oversee the payoff ceremony for the soldiers stationed there.

Greenland Homestead Duquesne

Non-Unionists Pleased at Higher Wages in Homestead Mills

News from Homestead describes quiet labor conditions with few new hires. reports claim workers from the East earn up to 50 percent more than in their former mills. A circulated note to non union men denies violence and urges calm as the Advisory Board meets to assess the outlook.

Homestead Mills Duquesne Homestead Potter Edward Burk Pittsburg Munhall Station McKeesport Youghingheny Homestead Steel Works

Iron trade shows stir as mills reopen and strikes waver

The Iron Age notes a general sense that the Homestead strike backbone is broken and Carnegie mills may resume full non union output. Western mills eye arbitration under the Wallace act, boosting production while ore markets loosen and prices slide. Demand for delivered iron stays active though some sellers lose autonomy.

Iron Age New York Carnegie Pittsburg Carnegies Amalgamated Association Western Mills Cleveland Bessemer

Crowd disperses as Tide departs Monongahela wharf

Crowds gathered at the Monongahela wharf near the Tide departure as demonstrations grew louder than usual. Reported jeering and claims that several recruits deserted the boat circulated, though officers denied that anyone left the vessel.

Homestead San Niga Faye Dees Steen

Incident on Smithfield Street Bridge Sparks Police Action

Men who boarded the Tide with intent to jump later caused a stir as police cleared the Smithfield street bridge of idlers and dispersed the crowd at the wharf.

Smithfield Street Bridge

President Weihe speaks on Homestead labor and Carnegie plant

President Weihe reports rapid contributions to the Homestead workers fund and details cooling activity at Carnegie Steel. He estimates about 100 skilled workers are constantly employed, while others are used to discourage outside labor. A 25 ton spill halted the open hearth department, with only the 119 inch plate mill operating briefly and rolling a plate.

Homestead Weihe Amalgamated Association Carnegie Steel Company Joseph Broom Beaver Falls Brown

Witness recounts Homestead mill conditions and idle workers

William Gwin of Lawrenceville visits the Homestead mill and describes about 800 workers with many idle. He says few have prior rolling mill experience, bosses deter strikes, and current workers are exhausted. He planned to work but found nothing suited and likely will not return.

Homestead William Gwin Lawrenceville

Magee brothers deny Homestead conference in New York

W. A. Magee and his brother C. L. Magee returned from New York where they accompanied their sister to Europe. He "no such conference was held" about Homestead trouble and says he and his brother were together in New York and did not meet Hugh O'Donnell or anyone else regarding the issue.

W. A. Magee New York C. L. Magee Europe Hugh O'Donnell O'Donnell

Phenix Brewing Denies Supplying Carnegie Mills

Phenix Brewing Company claims it did not deliver beer to the Upper Union Mill at Thirty-third Street and agrees not to fulfill future orders for that site. The Carnegie Steel Company had previously been linked to receive beer for non union workers at the works.

Phenix Brewing Company Carnegie Steel Company, Limited Thirty-third Street Upper Union Mill

Molders Halt Carnegie Steel Molds During Strike

A boss molder at the Marshall Foundry Thirty-sixth and Smallman streets said a meeting of molders last evening decided no more molds would be made for Carnegie Steel Company Limited while the current strike continues.

Marshall Foundry

Unknown Dear Bee Killed on Panhandle Road

A man about 35 years old died on the Panhandle Railroad at Dinsmore station. The body, 5 feet 8 inches, 150 pounds, with a dark brown mustache and white hat, was brought to the morgue. An account book reading Frederick Gill to J. J. Barndoller and a single barreled gun were found on him.

Aggressive Attack Alleges Grubb Assault in Allegheny

Jacob Vassan lay in critical condition at his Sawmill alley home after claiming Lawrence Grubb struck him with an iron bar during a Wednesday quarrel. Grubb arrested, bail set at 1000 dollars, awaiting hearing. Steubenville iron works to resume after five weeks. coal diggers to start tomorrow following talks with Amalgamated Association.

Jacob Vassan Sawmill Alley Allegheny Lawrence Grubb Grubbs Vassan Kerr Steubenville Brilliant Iron Welke Amalgamated Association

Mayor Kennedy Endorsed by Citizens on Street Bond Plan

Allegheny City residents sent 40 letters to Mayor Kennedy supporting his circular on bonds for street improvements. The messages praised the plan and reflected broad citizen approval for the proposed project.

Kennedy Allegheny City

Growth That Tells Many New School Buildings Being Erected This Season

Superintendent J J Luckey notes Pittsburg and Allegheny lead in school facilities with 70 additional rooms planned this year. Districts like Allen Colfox Highland Homewood Howard Liberty Lincoln Minersville Casablan St Clair and Thad Stevens add 16 29 or eight room expansions, boosting capacity to about 3000 pupils while suburban rooms fill and city attendance declines.

J. J. Luckey Central Board of Education Pittsburg Allegheny New York Luckey East End Allen Colfox Highland District Homewood Howard Bloomfield Liberty Twentieth Ward Shakespeare Lincoln Larimer Avenue Minersville Thirteenth Ward Casablan Fourteenth Ward Linden Soho Bellefield Sylvan Avenue Linden Grove

Special Sale of Table Linens and Damask Deals

Table Linen at 38c and 43c per yard shown in half bleached extra wide. Bleached Table Linens 62 inches wide at 50c per yard. A special job in Table Linens regular $1 quality. During this sale 746. The styles and quality are admired by all who see them. Extra widths and qualities at $1 have no equal elsewhere. The napkins cut will reduce the stock.

Ward Room Realignments Signal Growth in East End Schools

The discussants note seating capacity updates within the last two years with wards showing surplus rooms in First Fourth Ninth Tenth and Twelfth while Twenty fourth displays a surplus. A historical contrast cites 1856 consolidation with 109 teachers 6724 pupils and $340000 salaries and 1891 figures of 645 teachers and about 75 thousand pupils, salary total $381000.

Nimmick Station Lovers Quarrel Settled Before Alderman

Emily Krotorich sued Andrew Hartzer for disorderly conduct after an episode at Nimick station. Hartzer, who visited her regularly, was barred by her brother and accused of insults and breaking a door. The dispute was resolved with both sides paying half the costs and renewing their friendship.

Nimmick Station Aurin Emily Krotorich Andrew Hartzer Nimick Station Martzner

To Let Rooms Ad Boosts Returns in The Dispatch Columns

Advertisers in The Dispatch use the to let rooms cent a word column to attract renters. The system yields competitive returns versus other ad options and highlights local demand for vacant rooms.

UGUS & AChR Summer Sale Highlights Linen Dept

Linen items mark down with 200 dozen hemmed All-Linen Huck Towels at 12c each down from 18c and 60 dozen Fringed German Huck Towels at 14c down from 25c. Hemstitched Linen Pillow Cases 1.25 per pair. special sale Friday and Saturday of remnants and damask assorted goods at about half regular prices. New Upholstery Dept on third floor and largest Brass and Iron Bedstead assortment seen on Market Street window display.

Market Street

Frome and Go clearance sale shocks August shoppers

The Frome & Go store laments emptied shelves as they push a brisk clearance. August crowds browse and buy with demand for low prices. 50 inch mohair at 50 cents a yard sells fast for fine quality. Crepons in navy and dark colors go for 75 cents a yard, marked down from 1.50.

Imported Novelty Suitings At 50c A Yard

A broad stock of dress goods and challies offered at 12 34 and 25 38 and 45 cents per yard. Mail orders pouring in and buyers praising the quality style and value. The listing compares favorably with higher priced retail selections.

Black Wool Summer Dress Stuffs Clearout

A sale offers blocks of Black Wool Summer Dress Stuffs and Fancy Armure Weaves at 75 cents, with French Wool Cashmeres and 46-inch Black Cashmeres also priced at 75 cents, all originally valued higher.

Silk Steals Offer Bargain Indias and Silks

Advertisement lists reduced prices on Printed India Silks and Black Ground Indias at 75 cents, Fancy Figured Cream Ground India Silks at 75 cents, 32 inch All Black Indias at 85 cents, and Colored Sarah Silks at 1 dollar, highlighting quality and width.

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Ooo Esch Mesars Potter and Corry American Mechanic Price Tom Crawford Monongahela Molda Bee Panhandle Road Supt Lucky Eissied Ugus & Achr Simen’s Ohio ST E. P. Roberts & Sons Yifth Ave, and Makeet ST. Auluwe Dos Frome & Go.’s Penn Ave Ple Nainsocks India Victoria
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