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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1892
Page
10
Dispatch follows congressmen from the capital on a programme to examine the homestead battlefield. Visiting statesmen can compel witnesses as citizen supporters and Clerk Kerr travels with the party while denying political motives. Members share views and expect citizen aid for the inquiry.
The House Judiciary Committee led by Chairman Oates travels from Washington to Pittsburgh to study the Homestead labor troubles. Members include W D Bynum Indiana C J Boatner Kentucky Judge F E B Taylor Ohio Case Broderick Kansas and S W Green Republican. They will view the scene at Homestead and may issue recommendations to Congress. Subpoenas will be served by local officers, and Frick’s compliance is uncertain.
Harrisburg July 11 report from the Judiciary Committee seeks to investigate the Pinkerton Detective Agency. The resolution authorizes subpoenas for documents and witness attendance to probe employment by interstate carriers and mail protection firms, with powers to compel, appoint staff, and convene subcommittees.
Five members form the Investigating Committee, all lawyers with national experience. Chairman William C. Oates of Abbeville Alabama, a veteran Confederate officer, age 57, known as The Colonel, wounded six times in the Civil War and who lost his right arm in 1864 near Richmond. He served in Alabama's State Legislature.
The article discusses whether the Judiciary Committee will issue a unanimous report or whether Mr. Oates and Democratic colleagues will produce a minority report with Judge Taylor and Case Broderick. It notes the panel's impartial reputation versus the Labor Committee, and mentions anticipated legal clashes with Carnegie firm attorneys.
Congressional Investigating Committee for Homestead sails to Pittsburg for testimony on Pinkerton guards tariff effects and Carnegie Steel Works. Leaders like Williams Bynum and Oates pledge a full fact finding, with three days planned in Pittsburg and potential public statements from the Carnegie firm.
A Pittsburg interview reveals union leaders labeling the militia call a slap in the face. They claim quiet protests since Wednesday and accuse Monopolists of high profits while workers cannot inspect firm books. They compare wages at Carnegie mills and describe methods to hide net earnings as running expenses.
Citizens wished to remain unnamed while weighing the Governor’s decision to mobilize the state Guard and Sheriff McCleary’s conduct during the crisis. Some branded the Sheriff as shirked duty. others defended him. The Governor drew both criticism and praise, with many, including Mayor Gourier, approving the broad mobilization despite uncertain outcomes.
Superintendent Potter of the Homestead steel plant was reportedly struck by a stray bullet during fighting between Pinkerton men and Homestead workers. He was said to have been moved to Braddock and taken to Mann Schwab’s residence at Edgar Thomson mills, where authorities could not gain entry.
Arthur Grandhope a Dublin English labor officer travels to Chicago en route to Birmingham. He sympathizes with locked out Homestead workers but argues their wage concessions may be excessive and predicts the mill owners will stand firm. He cites Carnegie and Frick as resolute, noting English workers share the urge to better themselves and may move on.
A rumor spread in Homestead that Hungarians and Slavs were fleeing, driven by fear of soldiers after prior coke-region troubles. Inquiry found some missing persons but could not confirm a full exodus, with refugees seeking safety and avoiding militia camps.
Cureaco dispatch reports South Chicago Steel Works workers sending 750 to Homestead strikers. One said this is first Chicago aid and more to come. Resolutions denounce Pinkertons as Hessians and call Carnegie and Friex murderers.
James O Day known as Jimmy O Day dies at Chesterton Indiana after injuries from the Homestead battle. He fractured his skull leaping from a train as it neared Chesterton after a brain injury. Louisville Trades and Labor Assembly meets to support Homestead workers with contributions.
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