George Shiras Named for the Supreme Bench
Washington reports the July 19 nomination of George Shiras Jr. to the U S Supreme Court to fill Justice Bradley’s vacancy. Dalzell pleased. Quay and Cameron backed rival candidates but Shiras was chosen on merit, with Allegheny county support and Depew’s backing noted.
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Washington
Tovisyt
George Shiras Jr
U.S Supreme Bench
Justice Bradley
J. Hay Brown
Lancaster
Judge Massey
Delaware
Quay
Cameron
Republican National Committee
Congressman Dalzell
Shiras
Representative Dalzell
Dalzell
Mr. Dalsell
Mr. Dalyell
Presidential appointment talk and PA justices in history
A discussion of possible appointments to high offices includes Att orney General Miller and a note on Senator Quay's dispatches. It recalls Judge Robert C. Grier selected by Polk or Pierce and his rise from Lycoming county to Pittsburgh, then Allegheny County judge, and mentions the later justice Strong appointed by General Grant.
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Miller
Philadelphia
Quay
Connecticut
Robert C. Grier
Polk
Pierce
Sam
Pennsylvania
Lycoming County
Pittsburg
Allegheny County
Grier
Strong
General Grant
Wash
Abrupt Departure Tied to Supreme Court Appointment
A man left by telegraph for Washington with his son on the afternoon train. The move follows President's appoint ment of George Shiras Jr of Pittsburg to the Supreme Court judgeship.
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Washington
Capital
Supreme Court
George Shiras, Jr
Pittsburg
Shiras Nominated for Supreme Court Bench Hidden at Cresson
At the Mountain House in Cresson Pennsylvania MR Shiras learned he had been named to the United States Supreme Court but kept the news to himself until a dispatch correspondent arrived late July 19. The Pennsylvanian jurist dismissed politics claiming not a politician though a lifelong Republican. He recalled Yale classmates including Brewer and Brown and noted he would join the bench alongside them once confirmed.
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Dispatch
Cresson
Shiras
Mountain House
United States Supreme Bench
Distatch
Pittsburg
Senate
Yale
Hadley
Brewer
Brown
Parson
Mitchell
Judge Parson
Pennsylvania
Mr. Shirae
Bke
Sol Schoyer
Cee NL
Nomination of Mr Shiras for Supreme Court Bench
A Pennsylvania native named for the Supreme Court bench begins with praise for Mr Shiras, a lifelong lawyer and no public office holder. Reports suggest Senate confirmation will face little opposition, with possible further vacancies before March. He plans to return to Pittsburgh tomorrow and stay the summer with his family.
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Shiras
Mr. Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Senate
Quay
Shi ¥As
Miller
Snowden says National Guard to stay at Homestead
General Snowden announces the entire National Guard division at Homestead will remain there until the Carnegie dispute is settled. Governor Pattison, inspecting regiments, attends a serenade by the Seventh Brigade and Fourteenth Band and reviews the Thirteenth Regiment. The Fourth Regiment draws special attention for its strength and drill under Colonel D. B. Case.
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George E. Snowden
Homestead
National Guard
Carnegie Company
Pattison
Camp
Sam Black
Pennsylvania
Army
Navy
Seventh Brigade
Fourteenth
Fourteenth Regiment
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Brinton
Wiley
Iing
Gobin
Lancaster
Lehigh
Berks
Schuylkill
D. B. Case
Marietta
Case
General Bridges
Col. Chase
Militia of
Massachusetts
Camp Sam Black
Nan Vt
Sheridan
Sixteenth
Adjutant General
Quiet at Homestead Governor Pattison Arrives
Governor Pattison arrived at Homestead to a quiet scene with workers eager to hear from Hugh ODonnell. A public reception for Burgess McLackie was suggested as locals debated plans amid rain and cautious anticipation of the day’s events.
First Brigade Home From Mt Gretna Camp
Philadelphia crowds greet First Brigade mobilized by Governor Pattison as they return home from Mt Gretna. Soldiers arrive bronzed and weathered, marching to armories with cheers and signs of busy camp life evident in uniforms and accouterments. General Dechert ordered camp break at Mt Gretna this morning.
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Philadelphia
Special
Pattison
Mt. Gretna
Dechert
Patriot Woman Mrs Lawrence Volunteers Again
Mrs N Shephard Lawrence volunteers her nursing services again upon learning that the sole wounded man in the Philadelphia Troop is Separater. The letter from First Sergeant Patterson dated July 17 180% expresses gratitude and notes the officer in charge. The story reflects wartime civic spirit and local dedication to care for soldiers.
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N. Shephard Lawrence
Governor Visits as Private Citizen Amid Homestead Strike Tension
The Governor arrived quietly amid the Homestead strike mood without typical showy demonstrations. Striking workers demand the absent Hugh QC and express impatience as 3,000 comrades voice the need for his leadership, while McLuckie’s bail status is awaited and a public reception is planned if released.
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Hugh QC
O'Donnell
Ugh
Ba McLuckie
O'Donnell Still Missing Despite Arrest Demand
Hugh O'Donnell chairman of Home stead's Advisory Committee remains missing. Authorities in Pittsburgh and Harrisburg search major cities for his location while rumors of an arrest on murder charges circulate. Philadelphia police chief was telegrammed to arrest him on sight as the case unfolds.
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Homestead
Fusgtad
Ersee
Tim Maher
The
World’s Fair Commission
Hugh O'Donnell
Pittsburg
Harrisburg
Pattison
Philadelphia
Hugh O’donnell
Move In Armor Plate Mills Under Potters Supervision
Activity surges at armor plate mills with 180 to 200 workers secretly ferried in by freight trains and river barges under Superintendent Potter. Melting and turning departments near readiness, with open hearths and dining areas being prepared. No immigrants found aboard the British Princess among 585 arrivals.
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Pittsburg
McKeesport
Youghbgneny
Potter
Siig
Ron
Iin
Mtern
Philadelphia
Liverpool
Carnegie Steel Company
Progressive Painters Council Meeting Sees Resolutions
At a Pittsburg Progressi ve Painters Council gathering members reviewed resolutions showing sympathy for Homestead workers amid ongoing struggles. The session focused on support measures and organizational solidarity within the union.
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Progressive Painters’ Council of
Pittsburg
Org
Homestead War Warrant Roundup Intensifies Court Happenings
Homestead locked-out workers move to arrest H C Frick Secretary Lovejoy Potter and others on murder and treason charges. Bail hearing for Burgess McLuckie set for 9 30 am before Judge Magee as warrants issue for five more fugitives. Witnesses to be heard today while deputies serve subpenas across Homestead and Pittsburg.
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Homestead
H. C. Frick
Lovejoy
Potter
Dove
Corey
Armor Plate Department
William and
Robert Pinkerton
Carnegie
Burgess McLuckie
Magee
Weber
Pittsburg
Bloff
H.C. Frick
Pinkertons
Homestead Case Moves to Bail Hearing at Court
The day began at Crim inal Court with Judges Ewing and Magee. Alderman McMasters’ constables dominate the scene as William J. Brennen petitions for Burgess McLuckie’s release on bail. Attorney John F. Robb asks for more time. hearing scheduled for this morning after jurists suggest waiving a prior hearing.
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Colonel Gray
Alderman McMasters
Criminal Court
Ewing and Magee
William J. Brennen
Burgess McLuckie
Bai
John F. Cox
Robb
Burleigh
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Wilson
Scotland
Henry Baldwin
Meadville
Jackson
Mc Baldwin
Bighih Papa
Gen. Snowden
Snowden
Greenland
C. T. O'Neil
Allentown
John P. Earnest
Regi
Mas. N. Sarrean
Mr. Patterson
Simon B. Emeron
United States
F. A. Bennett
First Brigade
Brennen
McLuckie
Millia
Andrew Carnegie
Mr. Robb
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