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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1892
Page
8
The Little Bill lay at the river shore after a gunfire incident, its hull scarred by bullets. Captain Rogers, owner, could have earned revenue from curious visitors if an admission fee were charged. Pinkerton agent J. H. Robinson from Chicago is noted in the report.
Captain Corbett led a uniformed detail as striking workers appeared near a target range. Tension rose as strikers threatened to disarm the guards, but a passing train allowed quick escape and a warning to keep guns holstered.
Two barges that carried Pinkerton men to Homestead were formerly owned by the Tennessee Navigation Company and sold as its property by United States Material Harrah last week. The vessels were outfitted with cots bed clothing and centerline tables. Each barge featured aft rough kitchens and necessary utensils including ice chests. A model barge design differed from ordinary coal barges.
The Little Bill boat endured a fierce engagement with gunfire as Pinkerton men and strikers clashed on the river roads. Bullet holes pockmarked the pilot house and cabin while a main steam pipe was struck. Captain Wishart claimed a free hand for retaliation and praised his employers as powerful and patient. John T. McCurry, wounded aboard, identified himself and said Pinkerton shooters fired after workmen had begun firing.
Captain Corbett of Company K Fourteenth Regiment led a small detail at the salt works rifle range. A lively session unfolded as the group, numbering under ten, engaged in training and drill.
Officer Moore found a bloodstained pillow in the Monongahela River near the Point Bridge, believed to originate from Homestead. He transported it to No 8 Police Station. The report notes unrelated medical advertisements and local store notices.
Married at the bride’s father’s residence 41 Resaca street Allegheny by Rev J W Miller Parker Pa Joan Lawatxo of Parker and Blancas May McKetvy of Allegheny. Riley Brokaw and Hexay Rutey married July 5 at 289 Robinson street Allegheny by Rev Dr Cowan.
A compilation of obituaries and funeral notices dated July 5 to July 8 1892 and 1902 from Allegheny City and Pittsburgh. Names include Apa Atles Anderson Frank B Downing Jonx Drummwonp Flagge Haubensak Anthony Heynewan Hoffmann Lecky William Lyon Miller McCarthy McIntyre Naughton Pettegrew Selzer Stephenson Mary Wood and relatives with residences in Knox Avenue Carnegie Avenue West Carson Street and Avalon station. Interments are private and services typically at residence or church with town transfers and train schedules referenced.
A loyal customer visits our establishment praising a Flame-made Worsted Suit priced at fifteen dollars. He notes saving five dollars and cites our one year guarantee. We claim best work, perfect fit, and lowest prices, befitting our reputation as town clothiers.
A storefront advertises fashion lace assortments at extremely low prices with wide ranges, belts, waists, and ladies suits offered at substantial reductions. The note promises inspection and implies store hours changes from Monday through August.
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