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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1892
Page
5
Visitors noted Homestead as one of the country’s peaceful towns. Saloons were shut tight, liquor hard to obtain, no speak-easies, soda fountains busy, crowds around them. No incidents of excitement. stores and streets busier on Saturday.
In Homestead the pulpit voices sympathy with striking workers while urging peace. Methodist Rev Thompson links democracy to fair labor and condemns violence. Catholic Rev Bullion calls for arbitration to avoid bloodshed and backs lawful response if Pinkertons return.
Reported receipt of the National Guard order to Homestead caused little street excitement as midnight neared. The dispatch office posted a Tar bulletin triggering murmured comments that the strife may ease and that Mc Cleary achieved his aim.
Officers of the Eighteenth Regiment move to armory through the night with Colonel Smith and Inspector General Mc Kibben among those urging immediate duty. They plan to assemble a full company for the annual encampment at Homestead, promising substantial state savings.
The English speaking section of the Socialistic Labor party of Pittsburgh met at 545 Smithfield Street and adopted resolutions sympathizing with Homestead workers and denouncing Carnegie Company for Pinkertons. They call for indicting murderers regardless of status, discuss starting a daily socialist paper, and plan funds. A committee to organize the Labor News Bureau convention structures for July 27 in Pittsburgh.
Reports from Homestead state Carnegie non union mills at Braddock and Duquesne notified Homestead leaders they are ready to strike if ordered. Knights of Labor Hall past resolutions by Theatrical Assembly No. 10 604 endorsed Homestead workers actions and condemned Carnegie Steel moves.
The Congressional Committee will sit in the U S courtroom at 10 o clock tomorrow to investigate the Homestead riot. Witnesses include H G Frick, P C Knox, Sheriff McCleary, Amalgamated officials, and Homerstead leaders. Experts discuss the committee powers and potential impact on labor disputes and federal authority.
The Congressional Investigating Committee may delay its Pittsburgh trip as Governor Pattison orders out the Pennsylvania National Guard to Homestead. Rep. Boamer says rioting and confusion make progress impossible and the committee will wait for developments before departing.
The Homestead dispute shows divided opinion on a three‑man arbitration board. Some favor outside arbiters like Blaine McKinley Pattison to hear both sides, while leaders among the locked‑out oppose outsiders and insist on participating. Advisory Committee reorganization and talks with machinists’ reps signal a potential long, contentious stand.
The Advisory Committee of 50 Homestead citizens was formally reorganized at Head Quarters Hall. The chairmen report the group will focus on maintaining order near the mill and protecting Carnegie Company property. Officials spoke privately, then reporters were briefed on a harmonious, friction-free reorganization.
This morning a notice will go to all Master Workmen signed by District Master Workman H. F. Dempsey and Secretary L. Hochstetter. Delegates of local Knights of Labor assemblies are asked to inform their Master Workman to attend a Wednesday July 13 meeting at 8 o'clock to discuss ways and means for the Homestead case.
About 300 Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers members gathered at Union Hall to press for reopening negotiations with Carnegie Steel. A five man committee planned to meet General Manager Frick to seek a plan to restart bargaining while cautioning against immediate mass action.
Members of Typographical Union No. 7 meet to back locked out Homestead action and demand abolition of a public library gift. They form a committee to draft resolutions denouncing corporate power and urging lawmakers to protect workers with new measures and funds.
A former price of 55c per yard drops to 48c and a former price of 65c per yard falls to 54c. The items are 66 inches wide and marketed in a clearance sale.
Wide selection of linens offered today with discounts on widths up to 90 inches. Damask and Huckaback fabrics reduced from 30 cents to 98 cents, plus linen sheets and bolster cases at notable markdowns. Closure of summer stock urged, urging customers to act quickly.
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