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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1892
Page
12
The clash over returning to work at Homestead sharpens as 2,000 workers may report while strikers vow none will answer the company call. Military presence steadies streets, saloons busy, yet disorder is absent as residents await Monday’s vote.
General Superintendent Dillon states unions are off limits employees at the mills and no one from the Amalgamated Association will be rehired. Paydays passed peacefully while strikers organize a press committee and vow a prolonged campaign. Outside workers continue at work and a barricade fence rises at the plant.
Mr Shannon of the Homestead Advisory Committee says the lockout can last five years with daily costs of 74000 dollars to cover idle mills militia and wages. He notes Amalgamated Association funds aid non members and claims no outside help is needed while Carnegie Steel pays ten dollars a day per worker. He cites conservative leaders and reports members invest savings in secure ventures.
Burgess Mr. McLuckie recalls how the first armor plates were produced at Homestead mills. He describes a curious method used to solve the nickel problem and how workers approached the challenging task during early manufacturing.
Government and Carnegie Company experts failed to produce usable nickel steel armor plate. After removing external direction, Basic Lodge of the Amalgamated Association led workers to complete the first plate meeting inspection standards, earning Carnegie mills’ reputation for the achievement despite earlier despair.
Telegram from Philadelphia reports the steamship Switzerland of the Red Star Line, owned by Peter Wright & Sons, may arrive in an American port with a large number of European iron workers seeking positions at Homestead. Amalgamated officials in New York and New Jersey are alerted to watch for the vessel and report if imported labor lands, citing an imported labor law and promising a legal fight if allowed to land.
The Battery 5 guards woke to two shots before dawn as wind blew tent flies onto horses causing a rousing effort to dress. Rain soaked boots slowed prep, leading Lieutenant Brown to urge storing oats in wet boots per German custom to soak up moisture.
Neighborhood leaders condemn Chief Bigelow for refusing to rent or sell the Fifth Avenue Market House. Despite offers to buy or lease, city officials keep the property idle as Public Works and Public Safety waste funds on other spaces. Mayor Gourley urges sale or occupancy to generate tax revenue and avoid further neglect.
Commanders at Homestead receive heliograph signaling training as the new light system replaces the white flag for camp communications. The heliograph uses a dual tripod setup and a hinged screen to flash Morse-like signals across the camp. Messages have already moved rapidly to Provisional Brigade Headquarters, with reports of the instrument sending signals up to 60 miles and proving far more time efficient than the flag system.
Report describes Homestead Battery B soldiers tapping Carnegie gas main to heat camp, blowing 65 pounds pressure, and using gas to toast tidbits. Text notes no wood gathering required and mocks conscience about stealing materials.
At a regular Iron Molders Union No 14 meeting resolutions were adopted condemning the Carnegie Association for harsh tactics to cut costs. H G Frick was blasted for bringing armed men to the scene. The union offered moral and financial aid to strikers, urged councils to return Carnegie funds for a free library, called for a boycott of the Carnegie Library and Hall, and demanded abolition of the Pinkerton system.
District Attorney Clarence Burleigh seeks a writ of mandamus to force County Controller Grier to issue May and June salaries at 6000 per year, credit all forfeited recognizances as fees, and stop two thirds crediting. Grier cites 1871 and Supreme Court rulings, arguing only 4000 is due while fees must cover office expenses. The hearing was set for Wednesday as a long running dispute between the DA’s office and the Controller over salaries and fee credits.
The May 23 Supreme Court ruling holds general state acts do not repeal local acts unless the repealing clause is explicit. The Controller accuses District Attorney Burleigh of salary defiance of the 1891 act, citing a $6,000 yearly pay under Allegheny County law and a bookkeeping scheme for fee distribution.
Colonel Pedro Villar chief engineer of the United States of Colombia stayed at Seventh Avenue Hotel. He earlier ordered locomotives from H K Porter and now inspects them for shipment to the Sabana road. He also ordered Winchesters and smokeless powder for his government and praised reciprocity as popular in South America.
An unidentified man found on the Robinson farm in the Twenty-seventh ward died after swallowing poison. A German letter suggests a suicide pact, naming T Kirschner of Temperanceville, with no known work or family support. He left tools and clothing for funeral expenses and requested burial at the site. The case remains under police and coroner review.
The men of the Fourteenth slept in water soaked tents all night and did not complain. They endured the chilly, damp conditions with good humor and exchanged jokes about sleeping arrangements, proving their resilience despite discomfort.
Six year old Cleopatra Nickels suffered a scalp wound of about three inches when a revolving steam fan in the Hotel Schloe parlor grabbed her hair. Servants stopped the device after the accident, and she received medical attention. The notice also includes an advertisement for Da B M Hawa ENT services and local sale prices.
Charles Traver a traveling passenger agent for the Chicago and Northwestern road has been bedridden ten weeks with rheumatism. Doctors Dr. Davis Dr. Joseph N. Dickson and Dr. Herron have consulted. Brother in Chicago contacted and H A Grouse the general eastern agent visited. Grose believes recovery possible but lengthy.
Huck and Damask Towels drop from 18c to 12c each. Knotted Fringe Towels large size down to 25c from 35c. Old Bleach Huck Towels reduced from 37c and 50c to 25c and 50c. Odd Towels Trays Scarfs Doilies Dresser Sets offered at about half regular prices. All Linen Hem stitched Sheets from $4.50 per pair. Smyrna Rugs and Mats offered this week at special prices.
To consumers within 200 miles of Pittsburg a seller offers prepaid freight on orders of five dollars and up with sugar and meat exceptions and occasional sugar bonuses. The notice lists numerous goods and prices, urging readers to weigh items and request the price list from Jas. J. Welpon at 201 Market Street corner Second Avenue.
Lawrenceville Bloomfield and Sharpsburg residents urged to read today's quoted prices on a summer clearance and remnant sale. The up-town stores at Butterstreet display prices to attract trade, and the sale runs all week starting tomorrow with quotes printed on this page.
The Pittsburg and Cincinnati Packet Line steamera leave Wood Street daily except Sunday at 11 am. Fare to Cincinnati is 7. Hound trip $12 with meals and berth included, or return by boat and rail for $128. Return tickets valid until used. Free folders mailed to any address. James A. Hexpensos, Superintendent.
A clearance sale begins tomorrow and runs a week at 147-189 Penn Avenue corner Portercaits Street run by J. Kusxxn featuring summer goods. Offers include assorted bleached Semualin and Ge dailies, brown 94 sheeting, binack 4?inch cashmere items, Lancaster gingham, and turk red vases with other bargains.
Thornton Bros promotes heavy discounts to fill the month with deals in drapery and home textiles. The ad lists chenille portieres, chenille table covers, towel sets, and other fabric items at reduced prices as an in-store spectacle.
A local exhibit showcases condensed soup praised for speed and price, with a skilled young lady in charge. She demonstrates many soups from this base, inviting summer tasters. Delivery is free within 200 miles of Pittsburg and mail orders are welcome for regional customers.
Local shop announces a new stock of Oriental rugs including special sizes and a dozen makes from its own importation. Additional patterns will arrive from the Orient, with prices starting at eight dollars.
Our Matting Department brims with the latest weaves. A native of the Celestial Empire, stationed in our show window daily, turns samples for inspection.
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