Fire at Homestead devastates mill and bradds loss
A violent attack on mill worker Smith and a deckhand Webster by four strikers is reported as deputies arrest the assailants. The coroner and military guard clash over viewing Benninghoff’s body while a major fire at Aston Walker’s livery stable destroys 22 horses and several carriages in Homestead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Webster
Little Bill
William Walters
Benjamin Thomas
Mechling
Gray
Pittsburg
John G. Deffner
Creps
Fifteenth Regiment
Allegheny County
Benninghoff
Greenville
Pattison
Cresson Springs
Company K
Jerry Benninghof
Homestead
Aston Walker
Fifth Avenue
Walker
Isaac Brown
Philip Hileman
James Wilson
Explosion at Union Mill Attributed to Slag Water Contact
A mill worker recounts that the Upper Union Mills blast was not from dynamite but from a mass of hot slag and water reacting as molten iron erupts from a furnace into a buggy. The mass then explodes when dumped, causing limited damage. Police remain cautious about the dynamite claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Mills
Stoning the Tide Impedes River Run to Homestead
Women and children harass the Tide on daily trips to Homestead with stones and shouting near go point on the river bank. A volley near the Baltimore and Ohio station rattled the cabin skylights but harmed none. Police remain stationed at the wharf Smith field bridge and Lock No 1 to keep loiterers away. The boat carried provisions for about six families as 50 men were taken up for move to Homestead and company houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead
Ahe
Go Point
Baltimore and Ohio
Smithfield
Fourteen Farmers Guilty of Milk Adulteration
Inspector McCutcheon found adulterated milk entering the city last Thursday and orders were issued against owners. Warrants were issued for farmers from Washington, Beaver and Allegheny counties. Fourteen farmers faced hearings with penalties set at ten dollars plus costs. Samuel Carson was fined forty dollars and costs. Additional arrests anticipated in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCutcheon
Washington, Beaver
Allegheny
Succop
Southside
Ee Ae
W. H. Wilson
Witon County
H. Mullenbour
J. B. Herron
Samuel Carson
W. H. Evers
Ohn Saddington
Jacob Born
Peter Yolm
Allegheny County
John Ebert
D. F. Erwin
Samuel Miller
C J. Bruce
John Smith
Beaver County
Adam Ramus
Washington County
Two-Week Marriage Ends in Abuse Charge
James Vanderpant, 22, was charged with beating his 16 year old wife Saceena Vanderpant after a Decoration Day marriage. Neighbors testified to threats with a butcher knife and an embankment fall attempt. The couple lived on Atlantic Avenue and Vanderpant was jailed after failing to post bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donovan
James Vanderpant
Squire Donovan
Decoration Day
Atlantic Avenue
Saceena
Vander Tiss Weiter
Unfortunate Lad Seeks Shelter at Central Station
A 15 year old boy named Paul W Miller from Oil City lodged at Central police station for the night. He claimed nine months earlier he aided his father in Tallapoosa Georgia at Howe Ventilating Stove Works and was left jobless after the plant closed. He said he then rode freight trains to reach the city, hungry and weary, and was given lodging by Sergeant Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Police Station
Paul W. Miller
Oil City
Tallapoosa
Howe
Gray
Banks Fight Tax Exemptions For Public Corporations
City officials spar over tax exemptions after the Assessors and Controller exonerated large city firms. A downtown bank director urged equal relief for banks, arguing public corporation status. The Controller rejected broad exemptions, citing a 1886 Supreme Court ruling that real estate of national banks remains taxable. He warned refunds are illegal but noted many exemptions exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow
Allegheny County Light Company
Monongahela Water Company
Supreme Court
Titusville National Bank
Caldwell
Tay
Fair Mind Cos
Escaped Crook McQuaside Captured After Hospital Escape
Police report McQuaside escaped from a hospital on Wednesday and is said to have served time on several charges. Coulson previously arrested him, pretended illness to gain hospital entry, then robbed the building. A revolver and blackjack were found on him while investigations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McQuaside
Coulson
Time for payment of delinquent taxes closes this afternoon
The 1891 delinquent tax payment period ends at 4 o clock today and the delinquent list will be published tomorrow morning. The notice indicates costs may be charged for expenses and hints at the totals remaining unpaid.
Grocers Seek Three Feet of Sidewalk Space in Pittsburg
Pittsburg Grocers' Association met at Smithfield Street with about 150 members to back Chief Brown's sidewalk plan. They approved drafting an ordinance for three feet of sidewalk space to display perishable goods, urged council contacts, and pledged to observe the privilege until October 1 while pressing for a formal ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Brown
Pittsburg
B. Charters
Charles Hubner
J. H. Friday
J. L. Hahn
W. H
Embezzlement Charges Shake Solona Organization
W C McKilvey accuses R J Godfrey longtime Supreme Treasurer of embezzling Solona funds. McKilvey filed new information charging Godfrey and alleged conspirators including R Jackson and A G Mundorf. Alderman MacMaster to hear both sides on September 1 at 3 PM in his office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Order of Solona
R. J. Godfrey
Order
Solons
W. C. MccKilvey
McKilvey
Godfrey
R. Jackson
John
M. Hall
A. G. Mundorf
Mr. McKilvey
Alderman MacMaster
Robert J. Godfrey
Order of Solon
Ap- Pyne
Alderman McMasters
Pauper Immigrants Returned From New York
The Department of Charities sent Jacob Schumacher and his wife to New York Wednesday night to be returned to Germany as pauper immigrants. They had just arrived from Germany with five cents. Special Examiner Hoffman gathered data and the Commissioner of Immigration conceded they were pauper immigrants and would be sent back if returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Harrisburg
Homestead
Sam Black
Adolph Doerr
John Moelmokie
Butler
Picketts
Potter
Pickett
Couid Arne
New York
Department of Charities
Jacob Schumaker
Normandy
Germany
Schumacher
City Farm
Hoffman
Commissioner of Immigration
Daniel
West End Avenue Residents Demand Street Improvement
A West End avenue residents meeting at Eckert's Hall criticized Allegheny street conditions. Led by Fred L. Schlelein, William Windsor Rudolph Eckart and Alex Henry urged action. They censured the ward councilman for neglect and scheduled a further meeting of the group for next Thursday to press for paving and cleaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End Avenue
Allegheny
Eckert
Fred L. Schlelein
William Windsor
Rudolph Eckart
Alex. Henry
Thareday
Democrats Discuss Twenty First District Nomination Meeting
John Kuhns and Silas Kline of Westmoreland County joined Democrats from several counties at the Central Hotel to arrange the Congressional nomination in the Twenty first District. No definite action was taken though Indiana County appeared likely to receive the nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kuhns
Silas Kline
Westmoreland County
Central Hotel
Indiana County
Democrats Raise 150-Foot Hickory Pole in Perrysville
Alexander Wilson, Lee Frasher and 30 Democrats traveled to Perrysville yesterday to secure a 150 foot hickory pole to be erected in Lower Allegheny tomorrow. The pole raising marks the formal campaign opening with several speeches planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Wilson
Lee Frasher
Perrysville
Lower Allegheny
Curry University Promotes Broad Growth and Varied Courses
The article praises Curry University for educating over 40,000 people in practical affairs and notes growing attendance. It highlights expanding collegiate departments with large freshman to junior classes and advanced senior courses. President Ree directs daily operations and course planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curry University
Ree
Wanted a promoter A ship canal from Lake Erie to the Ohio
Colonel T P Roberts urges private capital to build a Pittsburg to Lake Erie ship canal with a government guarantee for interest on one third of the 25 million to 40 thousand for survey. He notes delays by canal commissioners, praises Allegheny counts capital, and calls for an energetic promoter to organize a private corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Erie
Ohio River
T. P. Roberts
Allegheny County
United States
Colonel Roberts
Canal
Committee On Commerce
Committee On
Charles Meyran
House
Senate
Pittsby
Great Britain
Welland
Oo Canal
Erie Canal
Mi — Canal
Beaver
Pittsburg
Miahi
Lake Michigan
Mississippi River
Michigan Canal
Monongahela Valley
Duluth
Minn
Great East
West Northwest
British Columbia
America
Alleghenians
Chicago
Roberts
Daughters of Liberty consider home rule at Philadelphia council
Pittsburg and Allegheny delegates meet at Unity Council Hall on the Southside to discuss measures for the National Daughters of Liberty session in Philadelphia. About 400 representatives are expected from fifteen states as plans for state councils and constitutional changes prevail. The race for National Associate Vice President features four candidates, including Mrs F D Thompson of Allegheny and Miss Sadie Gribben of the Southside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Allegheny
National Council of the Daughters of Liberty
Philadelphia
Hall of Unity Council
National Council
F. D. Thompson
Sadie Gribben
Uthside
Notice for boarders and transport services ad
Time to secure good room while seeking boarders and express men in THE DISPATCH. Try a cent a word ad and expect good returns. Arnheim sale for horses Thursday August 25 at 10 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnheim Sale
Gleaning Sale Offers Dress Goods Bargains
In our Market Street window we display extra bargains in dress goods Cheviot Suitings Stripe Checks Diagonals 25c yard higher priced goods 35c yard special values 60c 75c yard worth 75c to 1.25. Early fall wear lines include Black Dress Goods medium lightweight fabrics at clearing prices Cor Fifth Ave and Market St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street
Steubenville Boy Locked in Box Car Across State Line
Ten year old Harry Craigg of Steubenville was left locked in a railroad box car by two companions while playing in Panhandle yards. The car moved to Pittsburgh where the boy awoke and cried out for help yesterday. He was unharmed but frightened and reunited with his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
Harry Craigg
Panhandle
Pittsburg
Ghallis Sale Of The Season Goods Spotted
Local sale item notes offer finest and choicest goods today at prices around 50c and 60c, inviting buyers to purchase items previously costing more.
Bargain Markdowns Draw Shoppers to Store
Daily crowds flock to the store to shop markdowns advertised in papers and by alert shoppers. Christmas prep begins early with bargain dress goods and silks, and lots of embroideries, white goods, and laces handy for sewing rooms and families with children.
Storewide bargains on garments for winter wear
The article highlights strong savings on clothing from now until October 1 with discounts on House Wrappers and Tea Gowns suitable for the coming winter. It emphasizes a money-saving period across the store.
White Quilt Sale Continues Amid Bargain Glimpses
First viewing highlights early fall importations and weekly bargain sales in the store. A remaining selection of suede gloves at 35 cents a pair remains, credited to a large lot that sustains the offer.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Homestead Mills
Braddock
Benninghoffs
Mr. Smith
Virginia
Charleston
Sixth Avenue
Peter Moran
Moran
Ritchey
Ormor-Plate Department
Now
Union Mill
Banks
Cem
East End Electric Company
John Dalzell
Caenar
Ohio
Pennsylvania
the Daughters of Liberty
BOCOM
Byaeading
Buatt
de Witt
Jugus & AC KE
Fifth Ave
Market Si, Auileawree
Dos. Horne & Go.’s
Penn Ave
Jos. Frome & Co
Simen’s
Ohio ST
Allegheny, PA
E. P. Roberts & Aon
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