Aliens and labor conflict roils Homestead mills
Immigrant inspector Robert Layton visited Homestead to probe foreign labor claims. He found no truth to imported workers under the contract system and reported mill workers in good health. Six Baltimore men complained of underpay and mis treatment while 30 others left the works. Hugh O Donnell was expected home with no public welcome. Thomas Kirkup, a non union mill worker, was arrested on a $400 false pretenses charge and held on $500 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Layton
Western
Pennsylvania
Homestead
Potter
Layton
Baltimore
Advisory Board
Hugh O'Donnell
Thomas Kirkup
Carnegie Mills
Kirkup
Davidson
Wee
Borouch
Squire "Oeffnner
Squire" Oeffner
Pittsburg
Carnegie Company Starts Foundation for New Office Building
The Carnegie Company plans to break ground on Fifth Avenue above Cherry alley for a ten to twelve story office building designed by a Chicago architect. Groundbreaking is slated for next month with an April 1694 completion target. Secretary Lovejoy noted no firm style is chosen yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovejor
Carnegie Company
Chicago
Fifth Avenue
Cherry Alley
Lovejoy
Joe Webber
Federation of Labor
Gompers
Federation
Carnegie Iron and Steel
Homsteaders
Duquesne
Thirty-third Street
W. J. Brennen
Greenland Pleased with Tenth Regiment After Homestead Visit
Adjutant General Greenland returned to Harrisburg after a stay in Clarion dodging heat. He says the force has been reduced to a sufficient level and Homestead troops will stay until the issue is settled. He notes Colonel Streator’s unanimous re election and the soldiers’ vindication over the Sams punishment, with no ill will in the Tenth Regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenland
Harrisburg
Clarion
Wiley
Homestead
Seventh Avenue
Iams
Guard
Sams
More men for Homestead sent by Carnegie agent Nye
F. W. Nye of Carnegie, Cincinnati, dispatched 32 men to Homestead last night to replace strikers in the Carnegie steel works. About half are laborers with the rest machinists, blacksmiths and helpers from Hamilton, Dayton, and nearby towns. Many come from Roneau, marking a substantial Nye effort to fill the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Nye
Carnegie
Cincinnati
Carnegie Works
Hamilton
Dayton
Roneau
Nye
Golick invites O’Donnell family to Bijou box
Manager Golick sent an invitation to Hugh O’Donnell and his family to occupy a box at the Bijou on Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golick
Lsst
Hugh O'Donnell
Underground debut marks Hart play with O'Donnell lead
A first performance of the elite labol production Underground by Dan L. Hart is announced with O'Donnell taking the leading role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Labol “Underground
Dan L. Hart
O'Donnell
Flag Raisers and Labor Tensions at Upper Union Mill
Workers report a large American flag raised over the shearing department as Amalgamated strikers recruit inside the Upper Union Mill. The mill shows mixed output across its 12, 8, and 18, 20 inch departments, with 28,000 pounds in the main mill and others under production. Ex-night superintendent Nichols resigns citing the firm’s plan to hire colored puddlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Union
Nichols
Anonymous Threats Target Pittsburg Officials
An anonymous threat letter mailed from New York warns Alderman McMasters and H C Frick of danger. The letter, written in a cramped hand and unsigned, was opened by McMasters' constable and reviewed by his attorney, who suspects the sender aimed to disguise location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMasters Ils
New York
H. C. Frick
Alderman MecMasters
New York City
Alderman McMasters
Pittsburg
Dean Lin
Frick
Michigan
Joseph Webber
Homestead
Aid Planned for Locked-Out Homestead Workers
Cigarmakers' Union No. 30 in Hartford Conn says it will contribute 225000 to the general fund for relief. The union wrote to Vice Chairman Crawford confirming steps in aid to Homestead workers facing lockout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead
Cigarmakers’ Union No. 30
Hartford
Conn
Crawford
Papers Forwarded to District Attorney in Homestead Case
The coroner finished his part yesterday and turned all case papers over to the District Attorney after compiling the Homestead files.
Man Accuses Wife of Perjury and Bigamy
Thomas A. Wendel charged his wife Ella Steele with perjury before Alderman Toole after alleging she lied about being single when they applied for a license. He claims Ella Steele and Alonzo Ward were married before his own marriage to her and plans further action including a bigamy suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Wendel
Alderman Toole
Ella Steele
Wendel
Alonzo
Ward
Mr. Steele
Mansfield
Washington
Tinners Fall From Scaffold at Pittsburg Locomotive Works
John O Day and John Bell, tinners on a building by the Pittsburg Locomotive Works on Beaver avenue Allegheny, fell from a scaffold yesterday morning. Internally injured and severely bruised, but not expected to be serious. They were taken to Allegheny General Hospital. Both live in Pittsburg and are unmarried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O'Day
John Bell
Pittsburg Locomotive Works
Beaver Avenue
Allegheny
Allegheny Gene Hospital
Pittsburg
Thieves Rob Station Office at Hazelwood
Thieves broke into the B and O Railroad ticket office at Hazelwood at noon and stole $25 from the drawer. Miss Barr, the agent, found the door pried upon returning from dinner. several tickets were also missing. Police notified. this is the second robbery in two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. & O. Railroad
Hazelwood
Allegheny officials plan ten day river turtle hunt near Orrville
Councilman George Schad Captain Peter Schatzman William Lang and Joseph Meyers of Allegheny depart for a ten day trip on the Tuscarawas river headwaters near Orrville Ohio. They will hunt turtles and frogs with night equipment including rubber boots and lamps. Schatzman claims a spot where turtles are abundant enough to cross a creek on their backs and plans heavy shipments to friends in Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Schad
Peter Schatzman
William Lang
Joseph Meyers
Allegheny
Tuscarawas River
Orrville
Schatzman
First Legislative District Democrats Meet for August Convention
The Committee on Resolutions and Candidates of the First Legislative District Democratic Convention met last evening with James Stewart Frank Suehr V Gast N Hosenfeld M Cohen George Bochler Henry Baker and A J semen in attendance. They decided at the convention to nominate a slate for city hall and legislative seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First
Legislative District
James Stewart
Frank Suehr
V. Gast
N. Hosenfeld
M. Cohen
George Bochler
Henry Baker
A. J. Semen
Ceeth
Legislssees City Hall
Signs for Streets to Label City Corners in Big Letters
The Public Works Department plans to place large street name signs at every corner to help navigation. Chief Bigelow and Superintendent Andrews report about 2,500 to 3,000 signs will be required, using Paris style wrought steel with white on blue enamel. The project could cost at least 1,500 dollars for signs plus installation, with several mounting options under review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Works Department
Chief Bigelow
Andrews
Highways Bureau
Bigelow
Paris
Cornera
Samuel Tate
Southside
Boston
Baltimore
Streets Named After Local Property Owners
Tenberger, Price, Tustin and Stevenson streets, among many others, honor large property owners. Magee street was named for Magee’s father, not a current political leader. Vickrey street stems from the civil engineer who drafted the first city district plan in 1835, and Bluff street was previously Ayres street after a major landowner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenberger
Price
Tustin
Stevenson
Magee
Vickrey
Bluff Street
Ayres
Bogus agent snagged in city after salary scam
W. H. Mansfield of New York, claiming to run a company with stage attractions, opened an office at 944 Penn avenue and stayed at 1125 Liberty street. Detective McTighe arrested him as contracts showing deposits and promised theater engagements surfaced, with victims statewide seeking prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Mansfield
New York
McTighe
W. H. Mansfield
Mansfield
Penn Avenue
Liberty Street
Dr. Jekyll
Yde
Prince Karl
Humane Society Debates Vivisection Policy
The Humane Society discussed vivisection yesterday with President Leonard H. Eaton approached by an Anti-Vivisection Society member in Philadelphia. The group has not taken action, plans to seek clearer information, and denounces a baking powder firm for using animals in vivisection. Dr Hamilton questioned the relevance to Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Humane Society
Leonard H. Eaton
Philadelphia
Humane Societies
Washington
Pittsburg
W. H. BR. Hamilton
Deaths in the Monongahela River Four Unfortunates Lose Their Lives
Four people drown in the Monongahela River yesterday. Ferdinand Stenger, a blacksmith on Fourteenth Street, drowned at the foot of Twenty fifth Street after swimming beyond his depth. Lizzie Conroy, eight, playing at Fassett’s coal landing near the Point Bridge, fell from a spar and drowned. her body taken to her home on West Carson Street. John McDonald, eleven, from the Southside, drowned near McKeesport while bathing with friends. his body recovered late last night. A floater found at the foot of Twenty fifth Street remains unidentified and will be examined at an inquest today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gist
George Washington
Washington
Monongahela River
Alliquippa
Youghiogheny River
Beaver
Alleghen River
Frenc
Franklin
Six-mile Island
Sharpsburg
Ferdenand Stenger
Monongahela
A. Krut
Fourteenth Street
Semmerrock
Corroy
Lizzie Conroy
Fassett
Point Bridge
Usxyxowns
Monongshell River
Twenty-fifth Street
Southside
Magee 18 Hopeful About Republican Victory This Fall
Magee returns from Eastern resorts convinced Republicans will win this fall. He says leaders are lining up behind a solid party front and backs George W. Miller for Collector of Internal Revenue. He denies any quarrel with Senator Quay, noting only his support for Miller and Quay’s opposition.
Mercer County Stags Hold Fifteenth Annual Round-Up
The Stag Club of Sharon Pennsylvania announces its fifteenth annual round-up at Trout Island starting tomorrow. Led by President Alex McDowell Republican candidate for Congress, the group reports for inspection by noon and plans a ten day stay on the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stag Club
Sharon
Trout Island
Mercer County
Alex McDowell
Arge
C. W. Roy
Coroner Rules Arthur Howie Death Self-Inflicted
The coroner's jury ruled that Arthur Howie died at Allegheny General Hospital on Monday from a self-inflicted poisoning. The finding suggests suicide as the cause of death in the case examined yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Howie
Allegheny General Waron
Himsel
Old Dispatch Finds Unprecedented Popularity
A fragmented line from an old dispatch notes rising popularity of the paper among readers. The cryptic text suggests renewed interest and attention toward the publication era.
Dangerous Crowd Threatens McDonald Police Chief Riot
In McDonald and Noblestown oil towns a mob confronts Police Chief James Keenan after a court hearing for Axtell. The crowd chants lynch and shoot, Dr Miller intervenes, Keenan is dragged into a back room, and shots are fired by John Keenan. Borough Council debates immediate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
Noblestown
Martin Reed
Oakdale
James Keenan
Jim Keenan
John Keenan
Smith
Smith & McCann
Keenan
Oime
Jamison
James Brown
David Brown
Amos Love
Burgess Kelly
Young Axtell
McCall
Sale of 300 men’s suits at 725 overall value
On Wednesday August 10 a local clothier offers 300 men’s suits at a total price of 725. The sale lists regular price 15 and includes salts and cutaways in blues blacks and pin checks. Call today to secure one of the garments from Grant and Diamond streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. c
Special train to Connesat Lake from Allegheny
Special P and W railway train will depart from Res Allegheny at 8 p m on August 14 for Connesat Lake without changing cars or stops for passengers. Return departs the Lake at 5 p m Eastern time, arrives Allegheny at 9 p m. Round trip fare 13 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. & W. de Res
Allegheny
Connesat
Excursion to Buffalo and Niagara Falls Fails
excursion via P and W depots will leave Allegheny at 8 30 P M on August day for Buffalo arriving 5 30 P M and Niagara Falls 6 30 A M next day Paullman sleeping cars first class day coaches included tickets good five days fare 75 Toronto Canada
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Niagara
Paullman
Allegheny
Butler and Erie
Toronto
Can
Medicine trust quotes from Mrs Hattie Mason in Chilton
Mrs Hattie Mason of Chilton Carter county Missouri praises Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy saying she trusts it more than any doctor. The ad claims the medicine is applicable to both children and adults and is available in 25 and 50 cent bottles from druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Mason
Chilton
Carter County
Chamberlain
Last sea excursion of the seas offered by Pennsylvants BEER
On Thursday August 18 the Pennsylvants BEER runs the final special seashore excursion. The special train departs Union Station at 4:00 PM with return tickets valid for up to 12 days. Stops include terwood and Atlantic City with return allowed from Pyshingen within the limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvants Beer
Union Station
Ter Wood
Atlantic
Sea
Tele
Esther Nthale
Steuer i
Pyshingen
Limi
Safe Deposit Vaults Offer Secure Storage At Bank
Do not leave silverware or other valuables in the house. Store them in the Farmers' Deposit National Bank vaults at 6 Fourth Avenue. A small fee provides secure, insured storage for valuables through a trusted financial institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers' Deposit National Bank
Fourth Avenue
Tongue bitten off in Wharton Southside quarrel
Hart a puddler on Jane Street returned home for lunch and quarreled with his wife and mother-in-law. He was struck and his tongue was bitten off about an inch and a half from the tip, hanging by flesh. He is in Southside Hospital with six stitches inside and ten outside and is fed by tube. The wife could not explain the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart
Wharton
Southside
Janestreet
Heat Wave Puts City Near 90s Amid Breeze
Yesterday saw temperatures around 91 at the signal office by noon with 94 on shady streets and a steady breeze. The weather office forecast cooler days ahead while Pittsburg reported extreme heat. Martin Brolina, 25, was hospitalized for heat prostration after working in the Duquesne works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Martin Brolina
Homeopathic Hospital
Duquesne
Several limbs crushed in day of accidents downtown
John H Woods 62 was knocked from a sand wagon at Penn and Negley and his right leg broke after the hind wheel passed over it. He is at Mercy Hospital. Other incidents include Lizzie Williamson dislocated shoulder after a fall from a Duquesne car at Meadow and Lincoln, 3 year old Edward Burke with a crushed foot at Solar Iron Works, and workers Murray and Smith hurt on local lines. Charles Conroy, 57, alleges eviction and destitution after 14 months in the country. Anti Cruelty Society will review his case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Woods
Penn and
Negley Avenues
Mercy Hospital
Woods
East End
Williamson
Lizzie Williamson
Lndy
Stockton Avenue
Allegheny
Duquesne
Meadow Street
Lincoln Avenue
Burke
Edward Burke
Solar Iron Works
Murray
William Murray
Allegheny Valley Mallroad
Forty-third Stree
Surray
Frank Smith
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
J. Relsing
Cracer
MecClure Avenue
Hesling
Charles Conroy
Conroy
Boy Found Sleeping in Storebox on Mulberry Alley
Officer Ketter discovered 10 year old Paul Zim merman asleep in a storebox on Mulberry alley. The boy was taken to Central station and will be returned to his parents at his Fiftieth street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ketter
Paul Zimmerman
Mulberry Alley
Central Station
Fiftieth Street
Pirtebarg Promoted as Central for Year-Round Room Rentals
The Dispatch advertises Pirtebarg as a great center for transient room renting all year. It urges readers with a room to rent to place ads at cent-a-word rates and mentions the column for such notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Oswego Sale Teems With Black Goods and Silks
UGUS & ACKE announce a summer reduction sale of black goods lightweight fabrics nun's veiling tamise chalk clairette cre pon and mousseline all wool and silk mixes. Extra all wool crepon battiste 50c a yard. Medium to heavy wool serges armores chevrons diagonals offered at exceptional values. 1 000 6 4 chenille table covers marked for quick sale at 1.25 each. See Fifth avenue window at Fifth Ave and Market St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Cotton fabrics sale note with deep price cuts described
The advertisement lists reduced prices on various textiles including Bradenburg Delaines Organdie Lawns and crinkled Ginghams. It notes yard prices dropping from 25 to 15 or 20 cents, with mention of 40 inch Irish pare and Zephyr Ging plaids and stripes, highlighting hurry to purchase before stock runs out.
Best styles reduced from 15c to 10c and more
French and All-Wool Fancy Flannels regular 75c quality, now offered at 35c. One lot marked down to 5c. Local sale highlights value pricing and clearance for fabric types and styles.
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Homestead Steel Works
Union
Haugh Donnell
Devilliers
Devilliers Street
French Creek
Caer
Allegheny River
Fort
Duquesne Way
Forbes
Braddock
Fort Pitt
van Braam
Fort Necessity
Uniontown
Shingiss Street
Tarentum
Chatham Street
Lord Chatham
England
Jumonville
Fourteenth Ward
Half Moon
Laurelge
Stobe Street
Fort N Ty
Fort Duquesne
Shafer’s Igne
Lippincott’s Lane
Dinwiddie
Viresnia
Dycott’s
S Baking Powder Company
Mercer County Stags
Tse
Officer Keenan
Hugh Coyle
A. Lincoln Axtell
People’s Gas Company
John H. Thompson
Attorney Thompson
Thompson
Mr. Keenan
Dr. Miller
Buehheit
Connesat Lake
Besson
Pirtebarg
Ugus
Acke
Fifth Ave
Market St
Angelio Borrelin
Jos. Horne & Go.’s
Penn Ave
Bradenburg
Zephyr
Dos. Horne & Co
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Market
Sotewr
Kangaroo Shoes
Simen’s
Ohio ST
Uwe
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