Martial Life at a Summer Camp With Guards Along River
Blue coated soldiers quartered at camp Sam Black in Homestead spent a productive day. Eminences on both river banks watched as state guards lined the shores. Boys pitched tents, Philadelphia men sought better food, and a thunderstorm unsettled Gavoc, Ellis, and a target practice scene. Colonel Hawkins’ Provisional Brigade conducted real campaign work. The Fourteenth Boys were billeted peacefully. many letters of condolence reached the homestead families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bine Putin
Philadelphia
Hastie
Gavoc
Ellis
Hawkins
Provisional Brigade
Sam Black
Homestead
Massive camp rise near Homestead spectacle impresses Army units
A lengthy camp setup along a grassy hill hosts the Provost marshal guard Units from Philadelphia city troop Sheridan Troop Governor’s Troop and multiple regiments under General Gobin Magee Keck Coryell Ripple The quarters including a lavishly mustached Quartermaster are center stage as journalists seek assurances on press immunity amid talk of martial law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Philadelphia
Quakerville
Esvairymen
Grubb
Sheridan
P. 8. Gobin
Frank D. Magee
M. J. Keck
J. B. Coryell
E. H. Ripple
W. A. Kreps
Norman M. Smith
Theodore Burch
Camp Black Opens as Snow Roadscene and Thunder Mark Day
Sixteenth in command of Colonel Willis J. Hulings, General Snowden’s camp at Black rests near an aged schoolhouse. Brass Battery B guns gleam by the open door as a violent wind and lightning storms tear tents. Guards enforce entry with bayonets while Provost Marshal notes calm after a day of rain and thunder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis J. Hulings
Black
Nature
Snowden
Eving
Provisional Brigade Encamps Near Homestead
At the Monongahela across from Homestead over 1,500 men of the provisional brigade, formed from the Tenth Fourteenth and Fourth Regiments with Battery C, endure rain and rough shelter while awaiting a state encampment decision. Colonel Hawkins leads the unit with medical staff nearby. the Fourteenth shifts positions behind the Tenth as improvised tents go up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela River
Homestead
Hawkins
Swissvale
Colonel Perchment
Lieutenant Foster
Fourteenth
Martial Law Debate at Homestead Camps Highlight
Soldiers rest with little sickness as the Tenth and other regiments camp near Homestead. Colonel Hawkins establishes headquarters in a tool shed and plans a 200 yard relocation for battalion drill as he criticizes the Advisory Board's martial law and urges civil authority restoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead
Sympathy for the Men at Homestead Draws Wide Support
Communications pour in to the Amalgamated Association at Homestead as letters, condolence notes, and financial aid arrive. Ellwood Plate Glass Workers Union sends 104 dollars, while other unions, business groups, and individuals express sympathy and backing for the locked-out men. Hugh O'Donnell reports ample funds and readiness to aid local workers, denying distress or widespread poverty in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood
Homestead
Amalgamated Association
Hugh O'Donnell
Plate Glass Workers’ Union
Ind
West
Virginia Minstrel Company
O'Donnell
Coopers’ International Union of Titusville
Little Miama
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers of Columbus O
International Association of Machinists
Beardstown
Ill
Bankers
Alleheny
Teamsters’ Assembly
Pittsburg
Farmers’ Alliance of
Minnesota
Isbor
Hugh O’donnell
German Printers Support Homestead Strikers and Condemn Pinkertons
The German American Typographical Union No. 16 adopted resolutions showing solidarity with Homestead strikers and condemning the Pinkerton system. They called for legislation against Pinkerton activity, urged Pittsburgh to return Carnegie funds for the free library, and asked people to avoid Carnegie Hall in Allegheny. Copies were sent to the Mayor and City Councils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead
Pinkerton
Pittsburg
Carnegie
Carnegie Hall
Allegheny
Pittsburge
Invasion Expected as Non-Union Men Loaded to Homestead
Report from Homestead heads states that 400 non-union workers gathered in Pittsburg to be transported for entry today. Troop activity on the hill fuels speculation on the method and timing, with a heavy escort anticipated at daybreak if the train arrival proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead
Pittsburg
Braddock Workers Stand Firm Over Homestead Strikes
A Braddock telegram reports Edgar Thomson mill workers show little sympathy for Homestead locked-out men and have no plan to strike. Pinkerton guards wounded at Homestead are slowly recovering. only five Pinkertons remain hospitalized while others have been sent home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock
Edgar Thomson
Homestead
West Penn Hospital
Recovery Seen For Injured Individuals Amid Slow Removal
Two injured parties are described as in bad condition but improving rapidly. They will not be removed from the scene for some time, with authorities noting ongoing care and monitoring as recovery progresses.
Painters Indorse Palmer Over Homestead Strike
Local Union No. 72 of the Painters and Decorators of America passes a series of resolutions supporting Senator Palmer’s remarks on Homestead, endorsing workers' claims, backing financial aid to strikers, and condemning Carnegie Steel Company and H. C. Frick while praising Governor Pattison for restraint during the clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 72
Painters and Decorators of
America
Senator Palmer
Homestead
Ene
Amalgamated Society of Engineers and Machinists
Pittsburg
Andrew Carnegie
Catia
Pattison
Carnegie Steel Company
H. C. Frick
Carpenters and Joiners Call for Independent Political Action
Local Union 143 with 600 members denounces Carnegie and the Pinkertons at Seller's Hall and resolves laborers must unite for independent political action. They urge Mayor and Council to reject Carnegie's gift of a public library for Schenley Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenters and Joiners
Seller's Hall
Carnegie
Pinkertons
Schenley Park
Governor's Staff Heads to Mt Gretna for Troop Inspection
The Governor's military staff, stationed in Homestead since occupancy, departed on the 10 o'clock train yesterday for Mt Gretna to assist in the troop inspection. They plan to return to Homestead early next week, with the Governor expected to be present upon return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead
Mt. Gretna
Women at Work plan funds to aid Homestead families
Mrs Charlotte Smith, president of the Women’s National Industrial League, tells The Dispatch that women nationwide will financially and morally support Homestead families. A large mass meeting may launch the effort with meetings in major cities to follow, aiming to fund at least a year’s support for locked-out workers’ families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Woman's National Industrial League
Homestead
Charlotte Smith
Dispatch
Mrs. Smith
Hugh O'Donnell
Associated Press
New York City
Carnegie Works
Amalgamated Association
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
M. FL
Gillespie Plans Anti Pinkerton Law for Pennsylvania
Representative Gillespie of Pennsylvania proposes a state act to curb armed patrols by private bands and to ban public parades with swords and muskets He says the law would prevent Pinkerton guards from acting as police until assigned to works and would deter firms from hiring such guards in Homestead and similar districts.
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Arma
Washington
Gillespie
Twenty
Pennsylvania
Homestead
Quay
Pittsburg
Pinkerton
Pinkerton Detective Agency
MFL
Liberals' Best Day In One Man One Vote Debate
July 13 report from Lowdon outlines election returns with Conservatives 232 Liberal Unionists 35 Liberals 208 Labour 3 Anti Parzellites 42 Parnellites 7. Liberals expect a solid majority next Parliament and push for one man one vote registration reform amid party machinery to watch voter rolls and possible dissolution over home rule.
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Liberal Executive Committee
Associated Press
Gladstone
Midlothian
Wanchope
Gladston
University of Oxford
Southwest Lancashire
Morley
the Star Tonight
House of Lords
National Liberal Club
Independent Laborists
Mr. Gladstone
Wauchope
Colne
Yorkshire
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
Radnorshire
Wales
Houghton-Le- Spring
Durham
Frome
Somerset
Ratburghshire
Scotland
Lonsdale
Lancashire
East
Norfolk
Darwen
Dunbartonshire
Walden
Essex
Cirencester
Gloucestershire
Ayreshire
Hexham
Northumberland
Ffestiniog
Merionethshire
Pengwern
Gladstonians
American Gold in Ireland Adds to Federation Fund
At a National Federation meeting in Dustrme, Matthew J. Kenny accused Parnellites of English Tory subsidy and said their spirit is not political. He reported from America and Australia that £20,000 has been subscribed to the Federation fund, the largest sum yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Australia
Mr. Kenny
National Federation
Matthew J. Kenny
Kenny
Australis
Federation
Rennes Disaster Toll Rises With 125 Bodies Recovered
Paris dispatch from St. Gervais reports 125 bodies recovered after the catastrophe. Rescue workers continue painstaking searches as authorities assess the extent of the tragedy and potential missing persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
St. Gervais
Embezzling Clerk Cranston Destroys Evidence and Confesses
Ward Cranston, embezzling clerk of Wood County Circuit Court, is jailed after destroying state papers and confessing thefts likely totaling up to $100,000. Accomplices John Webb Wilson Jackson Elmer Schummary were arrested. more arrests expected. Authorities face public outrage and claims of political fear affecting trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkenspare
W. Va
A. Ward Clanston
Cranston
Charleston
T. Hill Marshall
Auditor's Office
Commercial Hotel
Clanston
John Webb
Jackson
Supreme Court adjourns after judgments and reversals in several cases
The Supreme Court met in Philadelphia to render judgments and decrees. It affirmed multiple appeals including Stuart from Cumberland and Hartley from Bedford, and reversed Baker versus Lewis. In Cornelius versus Hambay a venire de novo was awarded, and in McConnell versus Wright a verdict for the plaintiff was entered with interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Supreme Court
Pittsburg
Stuart
Cumberland County
Duffield
Rosenswig
Warren County
Everett
Bailey
Tioga County
Hartley
Anderson
Bedford County
Ingels
Fayette County
City of Erie
Brady
Erie County
Buck
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Clearfield County
Stover
People’s Mutual Accident Company
Huntingdon County
Hackett
Emporium
Cameron County
Martinsburg Bank
Telephone Company
Blair County
First National Bank
Hall
Crawford County
McCormick
County of
Sterrett
Mob Whips Suspect From Jail In Farmory
Simon Wilson held on a wife beating charge was taken from the Farmory jail by a mob last night and severely whipped with cowhides before being returned to custody. The incident has sparked concern over law and order in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmory
New
Simon Wilson
Vacation trip to the Pacific Coast by palace on wheels
Pittsburgers plan a six week excursion starting August 5 boarding a Pullman vestibule car from Samuel Moody of the Pennsylvania Lines chaperoning. The route includes Denver Knights Templar conclave sight seeing in San Francisco and Portland with multiple west coast stops and a homeward trip. Promotion promises great enjoyment with savings offered by an early sale.
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Samuel Moody
Pennsylvania Lines
Pittsburg
Pacific Coast
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Cowbry
Engirdh
Jealy
General Snowden
Burgess McLuckie
Elliott
Homestead Correspondents’ Association
D. G. Foster
Engineer Byers
Pennsylvania Railroad
Aweep
the Guard
Eighth Avenue and
Perry Street
Indorse
Carpenter
MT Gretna
Women AT Work
Oea Fens
Chaselier 6
Gleanin
Stuisiicield
Stree
Pederal Street
Braeman
St. Gervaise
Annesy
Chamoun
Ireland
Parnellites
Fence Mission
Allegheny County
Woo! Blazers
Sic
Market Street
Jos
SILES
Sarah
Penn Avenue
Petip
J. W. Fawcett
McKeesport
J. D. Foster
Mckeestort
Thirty-second Ward
Pr. U
Prospect Street
Bertha Street
C. & Hershman
Care Chronicle Telegraph
Fitth Av
Pitteburs
JAS. Wneil & Bro
Twenty-ninth Street
Valley Mailroad
H. & Co. Ahlers, Merchant Tailors
Wget
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