Committee to Probe Homestead Riots in Pittsburg Session
The House Judiciary subcommittee led by Chairman Oates will travel to Pittsburg to examine the Homestead strike and riot causes. The inquiry will hear from representative figures, assess federal legal options, and aim for a comprehensive report to the House next week.
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Tae Disra
Wasursoron
D.C
House Judiciary Committee
Homestead
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Road
United States Court Rooms
Oates
William C. Oates
Alabama
William D. Bynum
Indianapolis
Ezra B. Taylor
Ohio
Charles J. Boatner
Louisiana
Case Broderick
Kansas
Messrs Broderick and Taylor
Judge Taylor
Messrs. Oates
Bynum
Boatner
Pinkerton
Pittistre Dispatch
Homestead Clash Reflected In Debate On Troop Use
General Hatch criticized Governor Pattison for delaying state troops and for allowing Pinkerton agents to operate in Pennsylvania. He argued the conflict should have pitted Pinkerton men against state forces, not Homestead workers, and urged repelling the invaders with troops. Reports note secretive citizen and judge conferences on potential troop action and ongoing uncertainty about Governor Pattison’s next move.
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Pattison
Benton McMillin
Tennessee
Homestead
Pinkerton
Mr. McMillin
Carnegie
McMuii
Dalzell
Carnegie Sees Little About Homestead Tragedy In Scotland
Dispatch correspondent reports Carnegie arrives at Kinloch shooting cottage pays £10,000 for eight weeks occupancy. He refuses to discuss Homestead mill troubles, saying he has delegated control and will not interfere. English press harshly critiques his philanthropy and stance on labor.
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RaNnoca
Peerasaizs
Scor- Land
Dispatch
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Edinburgh
Braemar
Pittachry County
Scotland
Kinloch
DisPutch
Pinkerton force feared at Homestead in pre-dawn clash
Homestead July 10. At 1 a m a scout reports 800 men armed with Winchesters and led by Pinkerton brothers Bob and William are en route to Homestead via the B and O Wheeling division. A tentative plan is to enter the mills by a sudden arcing march across the hills. A quiet town now awaits any action. Reports of Pinkertons arriving later are dismissed.
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Pinkerton
Bob
William
Homestead
Wheeling
Baltimore and Ohio
Electric Light Works
Pinkertons
Tariff Debate Cited By McMillin On American Workers
McMillin states the Democratic party insists the tariff harms American workmen despite profits for manufacturers. MF L
Adjutant General Reports Sheriff McCleary's Duty Question
W W Greenland, returning to Harrisburg, told Governor Pattison the sheriff had not fulfilled his duty at Homestead. He warned troops would not be used until civil means were exhausted, and said guardsmen could be needed if the sheriff acted with proper authority.
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Pittsburg
Greenland
Duquesne Club
Scott Ward
Horne & Ward
Ward
Sheriff McCleary
SnaLee
Surroun
Magee
Neetear
Tor
McCreary
W. W. Greenland
Harrisburg
Keystone Express
Homestead
McCleary
Press Badges Issued by Homestead Workers
Homestead laborers voted yesterday to issue distinctive white satin badges to bona fide reporters to prevent mistaken identity and spy claims. About 80 correspondents were given badges reading Official Press Badge Homestead with the seal of the Gospel Association, aiming to protect reporters from scrutiny as Carnegie Steel Company agents.
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Homestead
Carnegie Steel Company, Limited
Bona
Bede
The
Gospel Association of Iron and Stee
Federation Interested Leaders Head to Pittsburg
President Sam Gompers of the American Federation of Labor and several officials departed New York en route to Pittsburg on July 9 for a series of meetings and discussions related to labor matters.
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Gompers
Pittsburg
New York
Sam Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Carnegie silent on Homestead riot after management speaks
The interview shows Andrew Carnegie declining to express opinion on the Homestead affair and commending company handling. He asserts the management is fully competent and refuses further comment. Dispatch reports note expected Federation figures Lennon and Evans traveling to Pittsburgh and a Sunday Executive Council meeting planned.
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Pittsburg
John D. Lennon
Federation
Christopher Evans
Oration
Executive Council
The
Federaon
Homestead Advisory Committee Reorganized Under Pattison
Homestead plans a fresh start as the famous advisory committee undergoes reorganization with Pattison ready to lead. The old board is urged to resume action and clear the way for decisive governance as major meetings among Carnegie employees are set for today to address guidance and policy.
Borough advisory committee reorganization sparks control clash
Homestead's Advisory Committee plans to reorganize as the borough asserts power to regulate its own affairs. The Sheriff took over during earlier turmoil in the Monongahela city. officials claim disorder arose after that transfer, urging a safe return to advisory control.
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Homestead
Monongahela
Reorganized advisory board eyed to ease Homestead tensions
The piece reports on the Homestead crisis aftermath with leaders urging reorganization of the Advisory Board to protect workers and Carnegie interests. Governor Pattison questions board operations and signals approval for reorganization as tensions ease. Mass meetings planned in Pittsburgh include workers from Carnegie mills and Braddock Edgar Thomson works.
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Edgar Thomson
Braddock
Carnegie workers debate union plan after Homestead clash
Reported talks show leaders consulting with figures from Carnegie mills to form a mixed union and non union alliance. Some say a nationwide work stoppage could follow, while Carnegies deny moving the Homestead plant to Philadelphia and vow to fight to a finish. Hugh O'Donnell and Secretary Chil discuss the crisis with reporters, stressing firm resistance to any wheel silence.
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Buncombe
Philadelphia
Hugh O'Donnell
Chil
Fragmentary Ledger Note on Union Tactics and Funding
A damaged OCR snippet shows a discussion among two leaders about non union action and a long fight. It mentions plans to run a mill, talk of moving, and outside aid offers, with the National Lodge potentially sending out a call for contributions.
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National Lodge
A Visit to Cleveland Invitation for Stevenson and Family
Two days after the Chicago Convention President Cleveland congratulated Stevenson on his nomination. A second Cleveland letter invites Stevenson and his family to Buzzard's Bay and to visit them in New York for a meeting with the Committee of Notification. Stevenson, ill with a bilious attack, is expected to accept. Altgeld called on Stevenson today.
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British Steamer Coquillon Seizure Report Sought
Washington July The charge d Affaires of the British Legation in Washington has asked the Secretary of State to release the British steamer Coquillon under indemnifying bonds posted by the Canadian Government for the owners of the vessel State officials will not act until the seizing officer's official report is received.
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Washington
Magee Denies Homestead Settlement Dispatch
A Atlantic City dispatch claimed Republicans would send ex Beauie Bowell of New Jersey Chris L e and another public figure to Scotland to urge Andrew Carnegie for a quick Homestead settlement. Magee said the report is news to him and that he has not been asked to assist, stressing humanitarian motives over politics and asserting no political effort will be made by him.
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Boasarman
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Atlantic City
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New Jersey
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Scotland
Andrew Carnegie
Homestead
Contents of a Late 19th Century Newspaper Page
A fragmented contents list from a periodical showing foreign news and features across pages 10 to 17. Items include Mary Temple Bayard profiles, Blacks of Alabama, Tarbell notes, scenes in Penzance, Women on the Fourth, Amateur Sports, Big Mark at Home, Salmon tales, Electric News, Island shaded items, Southern Dishes, Reviews of Sports, Writers Advice, Grand Army societies, High School Examinations, Atlantic City news, Summer Resorts, Hotels of watering places.
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Frint
Homestead
Mary Temple Bayard
Alabama
E. J. Edwards
Grand Army
Mauxsi Aeronra
Atlantic City
Wataring Places
Homestead Workers Reply to Carnegie Company
The statement from Homestead employees rejects claims of grouped control by the Amalgamated Association and asserts readiness to discuss wage scales with the company. It argues that workers seek dialogue, note the impact of machinery on jobs, and claim broad effects across about 3900 employees while criticizing management for avoiding conferences.
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Braddock
Duquesne Steel Works
Frick
Amalgamated Association
Duquesne
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