Warrants Issued for Homestead Leaders in Murder Case
Burgess McLuckie Surrenders in county jail on murder charge. Warrants issued for Homestead leaders Hugh O'Donnell Sylvester Critchlow Anthony Flaherty Samuel Burkett James Flanagan and Hugh Ross. Secretary Lovejoy says warrants will be issued daily for six weeks as detectives pursue marked men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgess McLuckie
Homestead
Hugh O'Donnell
Sylvester Critchlow
Anthony Flaherty
Samuel Burkett
James Flanegan
Hugh Ross
Murderers’ Row
Great Homestead
Lovejoy
Carnegie Company
Messrs. Frick
Carnegie
Potter
W. J. Brennen
Amalgamated
H. C. Frick
John A. Potter
Corey
Corcy C
William
Robert Pinkerton
Knox Ffi Reed
Carnegies
James V. McMasters
Pinkerton
Silas Wain
T. J. Connors
Pinkertons
Tur Dispatch
O'Donnell
Samus Burkett
James Flannagen
Hugh Roas
J. W. McMasters
City of
Plasburg
Reid County
F.t.f.lovejoy
Mifflin Township
County of Allegheny
State of
F. T. F. Lovejoy
Pittsburg
J. W. MecMastens
Weber
Snowden
Green
Frick and Associates
Camp Black
John MecLuckie
Homestead Borough
Allegheny County
Constables Fail to Nettle Homestead Strike Leaders
Three Pittsburg constables with two militia companies hunted seven named leaders of the Homestead strike, including Burgess John McLuckie and Hugh O'Donnell, for murder warrants. None were found. arrests postponed as officers toured homes and pubs.
Warrant talk in Homestead as arrests loom over seven workers
Workers at Homestead express disbelief at warrants issued for seven colleagues over the recent conflict. A Carnegie official referred to as Burgess McLuckie is reportedly under arrest, with others likely to follow. Leaders may plan counter moves as tension rises and a meeting is planned that could decide on further actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead
Burgess McLuckie
Carnegie
Uey
Andrew Carnegie
Bir
Village reactions to Burgess arrest spark cautious optimism
Residents discuss the Burgess case with mixed anticipation. Many express surprise at the arrest but believe the grand jury will act carefully and that the murder charge will be hard to prove, signaling a measured, philosophical mood in the village.
Carnegie firm weighs arrest plan in Homestead case
A Carnegie-backed source says evidence is strong to convict 213 men from the Homestead unrest. Warrant strategy may target eight or all, with Knox and Reed not handling the criminal work. John S. Robb David F. Patterson and Captain E Y Breck lead the prosecutions in the city with key figures hard to reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Company
Carnegie
Homestead
Messrs Knox and Reed
Messrs
John 8. Robb
David F. Patterson
E Y. Breck
D. F. Patterson
North Avenue
Allegheny
Frick
Breck
Seven Homestead
South Highland Avenue
St Nicholas
Robb
Emsworth
Law for it. Judge King’s riot doctrine influential in Homestead case
A Philadelphia lawyer argues that rioters in Homestead, who tore proclamations, positioned themselves with pre arranged signals, and fired on boats, committed the most felonious riot in history and could be charged with murder if a death occurred. The judge’s King charge anchors all riot rulings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead
King
Philadelphia
Arand
Labor Leaders Debate Carnegie Move in Homestead Arrests
The Homestead strike turmoil spills into Pittsburg with Amalgamated Association officials silent while Knights of Labor leader Hugh F. Dempsey condemns the Carnegie Steel Company's arrests as contemptible and vows non-union resistance. Secretary Hochstetter adds a cautious remark on the incident.
Company moves to arrest workers marked as last straw
A fragment mentions a company planning arrests of certain men and critics call it the weakest move the company has made, suggesting it was the final effort to hold support or control. The text frames the action as a last resort amid mounting tensions within the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pany
Labor Leader O'Donnell Sought in New York
Reports swirl in New York on July 18 about Hugh O'Donnell, leader of the Homestead mill workers, with sightings denied at labor headquarters. Sam Gompers and the AFL office faced reporters as officials say he likely will not visit that night. An immigration official notes O'Donnell will be in town tomorrow to oversee contract laborers replacing Homestead steel workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh O'Donnell
Homestead
Flaherty
Allegheny
T. J. Connors
Pinkerton
Bond Street
New York
Silas Wain
Alderman McMasters
Joseph Weber
Heiner Detective Agency
W. J. Morris
M. J. Price
American Federation of Labor
Sam Gompers
Gompers
O’donnell
Bureau of Immigration
O'Donnell
Homestead Steel
O'Donnell Wife Denies Murder Warrants Ties
Mrs. O'Donnell calmly denies any link between her husband Hugh O'Donnell and a reported murder warrant. She says he will return to Homestead to face the danger and stand by peace efforts. A labor leader confirms O'Donnell is away on association business and expected back by evening.
Awaiting Developments In Carnegie Company Strike
Shortly after midnight a Dispatch man met Hugh Ross, one of the men wanted by police. He said he would not hide or surrender and would await developments. The Advisory Committee’s Acting Chairman declined to comment on warrants. David Shannon offered no opinion, urging Pittsburg for news. Respondents refused to give names, deeming Carnegie Company action largely ineffective. Last night the electric ice within the works’ fence burned brightly for the first time since the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Burknett
Risher
Hugh O'Donnell
James Flanagan
Critchlow
Hugh Ross
Whitaker
Homestead
Pittsburg
Burgess McLuckie
Anthony Flaherty
O'Donnell
Flanagan
McLuckie
McLuckle
Dr. McLackie
Sixth Avenue
John McLouchie
MelLuckie
Amalgamated Association
Eighth Avenue
Henry Clay
Frick
Rotary Lovejoy
John A. Potter
Srmer
Jim” Henderson
Mick Ratigan
J. A. Potter
Dorcy
Charles Cuples
Robert
John Dixon
I. Jackson
Bro. Pittsburg
Mr. Frick
Carnegie Company
Black Diamond Non-Union Steel Works
Cee
David Shannon
Mall
Striking mill workers keep blockade as fires fail to start
Puddlera at Carnegie's Twenty Ninth Street mill did not report to work yesterday. Fires were lit to start the puddling furnaces but no workers appeared. Strikers say management sought to use fellow laborers to restart production with a few skilled men, while most laborers stayed away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-Ninth Street
Carnegie
Twentyninth Street
Amalgamated Association
Compan
Penn Avenue
Lower Union Milla
Little Bill Again Rumor Of Unions Steamer
A midnight Homestead rumor says the steamer Little Bill, which towed Pinkertons to Homestead, may have recruited 120 non union men and landed them at the works under militia escort led by Colonel Hawkins, now behind the high fence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead
Hawkins
Teamsters Assembly Supports Homestead Strikers With 25 Aid
Teamsters Assembly 1577 voted 25 to aid the Homestead strikers and pledged more if needed. This marks the first assembly in the district to contribute financially to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teamsters’ Assembly
D. A
K. of L
First Brigade at Mt Gretna Ready to Return Home
Reports describe preparations underway as the First Brigade at Mt Gretna moves toward shipping home. Officials note no set timetable and indicate continued camp activities and inspections as leaders plan to receive further commands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Gretna
Governor Pattison Leaves for Homestead With Full Retinue
Special telegram from Harrisburg reports the Governor and a full staff leaving at 12 25 to Homestead aboard a special car. The retinue includes Adjutant General Walter W Greenland and several colonels, with staff members listed. Officials say no further trouble is anticipated and troops may be recalled soon. expenses have reached over £150000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J HaArRissure
Homestead
Walter W. Greenland
Alexander Krombhaar
Philadelphia
Chambers McKibbin
Pittsburg
John I. Rodgers
O. F E
John L Rodgers
Europe
Governor Pattison Planned Visit to Camp Sam Black
Preparations were completed overnight for Governor Pattison Commander in Chief of the State militia to visit Camp Sam Black. Expecting arrival today, officers anticipate a cordial reception with quarters arranged for the governor and staff. Governor may enter town quietly, but the guard will salute upon arrival and continue until the ceremonial display ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp
Sam Black
Pattison
Snowden
Camp Sam Black
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Joan McLuckie
Silvester Criterion
Anthony Fisherty
Janes Flannagen
Hugh Rossway
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J. W. McMast
Burkett
Wheeling
W. Va
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Luckie
Mel Luckie
Johnstown Relief Committee
Burgess McLuckie Taves
Messrs Frick
Brennen
Constable Price
Commonwealth of Penneyventa
John McLuckie
Jas
V. McMasrana
Alderma
Carnegie and Frick
Les
Hugh O’donnell
Lovejor
Advisory Committee
Col. Green
Schoolhouse Hill
General Snowden
Sheriff McCleary
Ten Ana
Williamsport
Sweeny
Sunbury
Clements
Major Campbell
Price
Burgess McKuckie
Berenth Avenue
Amity Street
Fifth Avenue
Munhall Road
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Isbor
Hugh F. Dempsey
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Dempsey
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Carnegie Sieel Com
Gotham
Mrs. O'Donnell
Arcives
Aki
Gov. Pattison
O’ Donnell
Harrisburg
Greenland
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