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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1892
Page
5
A man claims no arrestable offense, saying he only solicited funds for the strikers and helped foster a truce between Pinkerton men and the strikers. He asserts his role was limited to mediation and support.
Physicians in Homestead dispute poisoning rumors about a mill sickness tied to a soldier encampment above the plant. They point to typhoid and obstinate diarrhea patterns, noting water and mill drainage likely shaped illness, while opposing views cite general fever and caution against attributing poisoning.
Patrick Gallagher, a 37 year old cook alleged to have confessed to poisoning at Homestead, remains in Pittsburgh under cover. Reporters heard he left Vorter's restaurant early yesterday morning and could not be located at 110 Water Street. Neighbors say he was last seen on Grant Street and appeared fearful, fearing retaliation from men connected to the Carnegie case.
B Paulson who worked at Homestead died at his Oakland home after several weeks of illness. His brother in law Albert Edwards recalls that Paulson had typhoid fever at Homestead and later suffered from diarrhea and long heart disease before dying. The physician attributed his death to heart disease.
County Detective Beltzhoover says he has not been asked by the Carnegie Company to aid in hunting alleged poisoners. He recalls limited involvement in treason cases due to Judge Paxson, criticizes Pinkertons for late-night work, and questions how juries could overlook the widespread poisoning during the Homestead strike.
Attorney W J Brennen counsel for the Homestead men says the poison story has no foundation and is on par with treason charges. He believes Beatty’s arrest was a direct blow at him Beatty.
A riverman named Beatty was employed to locate a camel of rivermen who witnessed the Homestead shooting. He had many acquaintances and was tasked not with gathering evidence but to secure Habe.
Captain E Breck a Carnegie Steel attorney describes a potent poison used to taint coffee or tea in a two month poisoning campaign. He claims a plot by the K of L and local lodge members with Amaled men implicated and warns details will unfold in due time.
Alderman McMasters filed an information dated December 5 accusing Robert Beatty of felonious assault. It claims on about September 1, 1882 he administered poison into the food of non union workers at Homestead, as sworn by J R Ford of Carnegie Steel Company.
Charles Stanford died in Toronto while working for the Carnegie Company at Homestead as a bridgemaker during the strike. He was brought to Toronto last week at company expense due to chronic illness believed caused by drinking water alleged to be poisoned by strikers at Homestead.
Dr. F P Langfitt testified at Homestead about diarrhea cases resembling croton oil poisoning. He suggested non union workers could have received the toxin via everyday cutlery, a drop on wiping cloths daily could prove fatal over time.
Coroner McDowell investigated the death of Isaac Jury at Homestead. Carnegie Company suspects of poisoning were unfounded after an autopsy showed death from alcoholism, with the disease far advanced and no sign of poison.
District Master Workman Dempsey of the Knights of Labor declines to discuss the Homestead poisoning charge. He says he will speak at the right time and not before then.
President Garland of the Amalgamated Association disputes a poisoning rumor saying there is no truth to the matter and that nothing is known about it. The item notes a buy and sell ad in THE DISPATCH medium with unspecified costs and effectiveness.
The United Presbyterian ministers held a Monday session with Dr. McMillan presenting on Revival Services, Their Needs and Best Methods of Accomplishing Good. Next meeting will feature Rev Dr William Crafts on whether crime levels in the U S rival Europe. Methodist ministers heard Rev L L Johnston discuss Bishop Foster’s Union of American Methodism and the group debated the work.
Local movers propose an Independent Nominating Committee and Industrial Alliance to force stronger candidates. They seek signatures after party nominations, target Mayor Gourley for Controller, and back up with a broad ward council group to fill weak spots. The plan relies on the Baker law to extend nomination time.
Revenue Collector Miller moves to take charge. his $120000 bond will be sent to Washington for approval and he is expected to assume duties by week’s end. Acting Collector Mitchell says the office can be turned over on an hour’s notice amid river and harbor discussions. Senator Dunlop heads to New York. Thompson may become House Speaker, with river and Allegheny wharf issues to be watched.
The Southside Turners held their annual election at the hall on South Thirteenth street last night. Elected were First Speaker Wm Knaiser, Second Speaker Adolph Kestner, First Turn Wart August Fernan, Second Turn W Edward Oestreich, Secretary C H Werner, Corresponding Secretary George Pfisterer, Financial Secretary George Rose, Treasurer John Fischer, Commissioner Al Krogh, Trustee Fred Schneider, Committee on Physical Culture Theo Weber Julius Rethlinger Lewis Seaneider, Entertainment Committee A B Kestner Gus Crone, Librarian Wm Berlipp.
Mrs Kate Haines the Southside woman charged with shoplifting will be tried before Magistrate Succop this evening. She maintains her innocence claiming she bought the goods and will produce receipted bills for all items in her possession when arrested. She says she only returned to take her own goods when she was taken into custody.
Prominent Allegheny residents and Mayor Kennedy met to discuss purchasing land in the Tenth and Eleventh wards for a city park donated by subscription. A follow up canvass of wealthy residents and businesses will occur. Also an elevator accident at Joseph Horne & Co injured R. Costello and J. Pursell. Costello to Homeopathic Hospital and Pursell to his Marion street home.
Albert Martin, 24, a demented man, disappeared Sunday night. He is 6 feet tall with light hair gray eyes and wears fashionable clothes. Last seen on 143 Forty third street.
Michael Lynch told Officer Connors on Shingiss street that he was robbed of 750 dollars at his house on Old avenue by two women. Lynch identified Kate Connelly and Katie Fer as the alleged robbers, who had previously denied the act but were later named as witnesses.
Nearly 50 openings appear at Carnegie Steel Homestead mill after 25 to 30 workers quit and 18 are discharged for striking in the transportation department. A new crew at the armor plate mill sparked further repairs and potential rehiring of old workers. A separate incident involved a man taken by constable on a false pretense charge. Relief efforts expand as destitute families rise to over 100 people.
A series of appeals to Commissioner Beale seeks reclassification of urban parcels to rural. Rev. Dr. W. J. Holland on Fifth Avenue, Oliver McClintock at Amberson and Ellsworth, John A. Renshaw on Elis Worth Avenue, F D Messler on Fifth Avenue near Harton Street, D C Negley on Fifth Avenue near Denniston, and Kate W Hill on Penn Avenue near Sheridan Avenue contest current built up valuations. A continuation of property classification disputes appears in The Dispatch ads.
The Boley Hotel at 33 Diamond Street changes hands to John McGonnell formerly with Pittsburg Transfer Company. The building is renamed Tremont House and will cater to theatrical clientele. Samuel Boley’s 20 year legacy is noted as the transition occurs.
Advertises Washburn mandolins and guitars Elebers banjos Higham cornets fine violins and boxes Vocal folios at H Kleber Bro 06 Wood Street. Stores open evenings. Gift ideas include silver smoker’s items and silver toilet sets. Also listings for chairs couches china closets desks and tables with nearby warerooms on Liberty Street opposite Wood.
H Kleber & Bro offer Steinway and Conover Opera pianos praised as best in America. They claim many sold daily for Christmas with warranty or money back. Hieber & Bro sell at 506 street with extended hours and low terms. Hamiltons promotes vast bargains and urges customers to inspect before others.
A list of holiday promotions and displays from J. M. Hoffmann & Co 87 Smithfield Street De Warre, Henry Terheyden 580 Smithfield Street, James W. Geers Fifth Avenue, and 100 Fifth Avenue. Items include a six year warranted upright piano at 195 dollars, Best pill for biliousness, glov es and glove menders, novelties in silver, and men’s furnishings. Shoppers urged to visit displays. no cost to look.
Pittsburg faced a thick, black fog that dimmed daylight as thick smoke lingered over the city. Weather officials warned of colder air and a heavy snowstorm expected by Thursday, with light restricted to river valleys near the Monongahela and Allegheny borders.
The article explains a citywide darkness in Pittsburg blamed on a vapor laden atmosphere. Mr Stewart and the farm discussed the phenomenon as the cause. Citizens noted dim light from morning to night and electricity used in most business houses.
A dense fog hangs over Pittsburg and nearby Virginia towns with little wind and a cold air mass. Residents note the gloomy conditions while joking about the weather and fearing higher electric and gas bills during such rare days in a smoky era.
Cadwalader Biddle of the State Board of Charities visits local institutions with James B. Scott to review Western Pennsylvania aid requests. The State spends about 12 million annually on charity and will consider applications before the Legislature. W L Spalding, census agent, favors a permanent Census Bureau and a permanent corps of 150 statisticians.
The report describes extremely high atmospheric pressure around 30.60 inches with a stationary pattern for 36 hours and a higher barometer than the past 12 years. It notes rising temperatures in the South Lake area and river valleys causing heavy dews and fogs Sunday night, plus a smoky atmosphere largely due to water vapor according to Mr. Stewart.
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