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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1892
Page
5
The Duquesne mill ran in full last evening and merchants rejoiced in town. A small group of Homestead men gathered near the mill gate and greeted returning workers with kisses. no violence occurred and the committee expressed no surprise at the surrender, seen as expected for a week.
After a two week pause the Pittsburg iron manufacturers and the Amalgamated Association Wage Committee will meet again to discuss the Western price scale. Uncertainty remains over arbitration and possible concessions, with sub-lodges voting and reports due at today's conference. A Homestead relief drive and a delegation of nonunion workers visited the Amalgamated Association HQ.
A telegram from Hugh O'Donnell to Tom Crawford signals outside support for Homestead strikers and boosts belief in a victory. The advisory board notes over 200 non union workers left amid reports of deserters, while many sought safety and protection on departure.
Attorney John F. Cox leaves for Chautauqua this morning to spend a week. Brennen will handle the interests of the men in his absence and may take a vacation upon his return. Cox says no new informations expected this week and arrests will be delayed for several days.
Secretary Lovejoy downplays Nicolls quitting saying Duquesne has ample manpower. About 20 men were sent to Homestead, shipments continued, and new departments started. Two more departments began operation at the Thirty third Street mill as work proceeds.
Pinkerton leader Captain Heinde, wounded during the Homestead clash, is recovering well with healed wounds and no blood poisoning. He still suffers neuralgia but is being treated as doctors report rapid improvement. The report comes from The Press Committee of the locked out Amalgamated men in Lawrencerville.
The brewery states it did not fill any order for Carnegie Steel Company Limited nor supply products to non union men at the Thirty third Street mill. They claim a malicious agent caused the false accusation and insist no aid was given to non union workers.
Unanimous vote reappoints J B R Streator as Lieutenant Colonel of the Tenth Regiment N G P after a Swissvale election. cheers erupt across the camp as Streator accepts the post and vows to continue service, despite recent disciplinary controversy involving Private Sams.
Night superintendent and puddle boss Richard Nichols resigns after 18 years with Carnegie Company Upper Union mills. He cites inability to endure ongoing strain from the strike and denies company coercion. The mill shutdown affects 8 and 12 inch mills and scrap mill while nonunion workers join locked out staff.
A crowd jeered as the towboat Tide carried 100 non-union men from the foot of Smithfield street toward Homestead. Police Officers Tetley and Brown dispersed the heckling crowd on the levee after the tow line was cast off.
Detective Demmel retrieved two runaway boys, Eddie and ey, from Steubenville early this morning. The youths reportedly wandered away on Thursday and claimed they wished to go home to escape something.
Washington Avenue would be elevated and Washington crossing rerouted under proposed overhead tracks. Officials and Supt Starr outlined costs and plans, with the railroad prepared to advance a long standing agreement while Councils seek a joint city railroad solution to eliminate grade crossings.
Police Superintendent O'Mara flatly denies deceiving anarchist Frank Mollick to bring him to Pittsburg. He says Mollick understood the papers, volunteered to come, and signed exonerating documents after a hearing, while asserting no legal force or threats were used. Mollick reportedly wanted to prove his innocence.
Thomas Lide of Philadelphia, recently employed as a machinist, sought transport back home after quitting two days into a job at Homestead. He described poor supervision and widespread injuries among mill workers, including severed fingers and crushed feet, and said he received no help with a free ride to the city.
A Sloan & McIlwaine paving crew on Carson Street struck for higher pay from 125 to 135 then to 150 dollars. A new gang was hired, sparking a crowd of locals who insulted them. Police under Captain Lewis dispersed the scene, with William Prill John Burns and Patrick Garland jailed for disorderly conduct.
An execution on a mortgage for 2570 20 was issued against Gamble Weir's estate through Morton Hunter for Harry C Fehl as administrator. The Cliff Street property formerly occupied by Weir and his family is named in the notice with Henry and Jane Marsh as tenants in possession. Other executions include several parties and amounts: D Z Brickell vs Klopfers 710 184 and W T Brewing Co vs Liddell 223 and East End Furniture Co Limited against C Hitchcock 60.
Northside discussion over police magistrates centers on Charles V. Lewis for Central district. City Attorney Moreland of Pittsburg says Lewis remains eligible despite council seat. Grounds: Lewis was a council member when the city became second class, and officers’ ordinances then could not apply if he resigned before appointment. Tramp dog search continues. Tramp reportedly seen on Rose Hill. Rose, A. G. Cammett & Sona advertises half price men’s white vests and summer neckwear specials at 7 Fifth Avenue.
The report notes a continual rise with July figures showing a gain of 2 523 for the month. It lists July and July 9 and asserts Dispatch was never more deservedly popular than now.
Coroner McDowell began the Reed and Deputy Sheriff Coyle inquest at Noblestown with many witnesses listed. Evidence suggests Reed was confined in the Wocher icehouse and shot while attempting to escape, with testimony noting German butcher Peter Wocher may have kept him secluded. The hearing is adjourned to Friday at 1 pm.
Herbert L. Kellen, a Massachusetts native and U.S. Army deserter from Fort Warren, was arrested in this city after nine months at large. A telegraph operator for the Postal Telegraph Co until recently, he is to be sent to a frontier post for punishment. Detective McTighe receives a $60 reward.
A new coal company with capital of £250,000 to operate a field on the upper Monongahela river was formed by Greensburg and Cincinnati investors. Main office planned in Pittsburg with branches in Cincinnati and Greensburg and expansion toward river towns south to Memphis.
An old newspaper style advertisement touts Hermsdorf fast black stockings guaranteed not to crack or fade and free from poisonous substances. It lists regular made hosiery with spliced heels and toes and prices such as 20c 25c 33c and 400c, plus Lisle thread men’s socks and silk half hose at advertised values.
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