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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1892
Page
5
The report chronicles morning hearings, bail talks for Burgess McLuckie, and possible warrants against H C Frick Secretary Lovejoy Potter and Pinkerton. Detective Weber reports limited town unrest, while Lovejoy defends actions and discussesInformations and bail.
The Carnegie Steel Company adopts a new method to employ non-union workers for Homestead, using the steamer Tide to bring hundreds close to the gate. Passes are issued widely to identify workers as clerks mechanics or steel men, with three daily trips planned.
The reverse side shows stamped red ink from a rubber stamp with blurred characters. The face is printed in large bold black type, likely from a jobbing office. The ticket measures exactly one and one half by two inches.
Constable Webber of Pittsburg visited Homestead with Mr. McBroom, head of Carnegie works police, to conduct a borough tour. He carried 25 subpoenas for citizens to appear as witnesses at Burgess McLuckie’s hearing in Pittsburg. The constable located several residents in connection with the case.
Nine of the 25 men named in the list were served with subpoenas. The individuals include Owen Murdy, Joseph, Frank Peter Ko Gurr Bidartese. Captain O. C. Goon, J. M. Bower and J Martin. They will take the first train for Pittsburg this morning.
Union Hall leaders report confidence that non union workers will not replace them at the Upper and Lower Union Mills. They describe a two section Investigation Committee and vow nonviolence, aiming to persuade non union labor to leave.
A hidden meeting of the Advisory Committee at Homestead last night revealed three watchmen dismissed after refusing to take oaths as special deputy sheriffs. The committee announced 25 carpenters needed out of town, offering $275 per day plus board. Contributions totaling over $200 were acknowledged.
Charles Shater of Company A Eighteenth Regiment fell ill with cramps yesterday. A crowd gathered as the regiment’s hospital corps hurried him to the hospital tent where a staff physician attended him. The ailment was not serious.
Private Taylor of Company E, Fifteenth Regiment, after a lengthy illness, was sent home yesterday on furlough until he recovers.
President Gompers of the AFL writes Secretary Foster urging stronger enforcement at Ellis Island to curb influx of foreign labor bound for Homestead. He notes sudden spikes of iron and steel workers arriving via Chicago and requests permission to detail agents to assist enforcement and prevent wage exploitation.
The City Treasurer will begin accepting assessments for grading paying and curbing on Tioga Rural Howe Copeland and Westminster streets. Notices must be delivered in person or affixed to vacant lots, with affidavit of delivery required. Sewer assessments on Thirty-third Street progress as notices reach property owners who pay promptly.
At Teutonia Hall nearly 100 Homestead workers heard Amalgamated Association leaders urge organizing. Officials say no strike now, but expect a lodge to form as the Rankin and Wilmerding plants may join. Managers warn of possible discipline for listening to organizers.
At Carnegie Company's Beaver Falls mills a largely sober guard kept watch through Monday night after reports of non union workers approaching. Foreman Wrigner declined to comment while awaiting orders as the company contemplates no immediate move. A local paper quoted the firm asserting rights to operate while warning against union influence.
A labor dispute at Homestead centers on contract terms and whether signing a wage scale created an obligation to begin work. The discussion cites a Beaver Falls precedent where mills closed shortly after agreeing, and notes guards remain on duty with vigilant scrutiny of workers. Authorities report no trouble last night and the mills appeared quiet and gloomy.
Veterans from the G A R in Pittsburg and Allegheny welcomed Senior Vice Department Commander W C Russell during his annual inspection of Colonel Patterson Post 151. A meeting on Nineteenth street followed by a banquet at Birmingham Turner Hall drew about 600 comrades, with speeches by Denniston Sample and others and a turtle totem presentation.
Canners face a 30 day delay due to widespread crop failures across the country. Demand for tomatoes and vegetables surges, with prices higher than any time this season. Wholesale grocers and retailers push prices up as supply tightens and speculation grows.
Warrants were issued for the leaders of the Cour d'Alene riots in Boise. Offense cited is violation of a circuit court injunction. Troop movements to Wallace were reported as miners from Montana were seen en route to aid union miners. Breen, president of the Butte Union, identified as movement leader. Requisition papers sent to Montana Governor. arrests contemplated. General Carlin and staff with three companies arrived at Wallace to deter any invasion.
The Peerless Lead Glass Works elected L. A. Fletcher as President John Patterson as Treasurer and GM James F. Hays as Secretary at its annual meeting. Caleb Davis and John Wheeler join the Board of Directors. The firm advances a new Ellwood Pennsylvania factory expected to be highly efficient upon completion.
At tomorrow evening's Allegheny Council meeting the Mayor's veto of the dog license ordinance will be received. The city solicitor's view that dogs cannot be killed by the city is expected to spark debate as dog fanciers are invited to attend.
Martin Gray, a boy living on Fifth Avenue, Pittsburg, was arrested on Alderman Braun's warrant for larceny by bailee. He allegedly worked for the Union News Company, sold a consignment of books, kept the money, and left the firm. Hearing set for 2 PM. detained in county jail.
Warden McAleese held an unusual detainee last night a young owl slipped into the jail surreptitiously. The bird was placed in a waste basket and will be turned over to Superintendent McKnight at Schenley for the Zoo.
Gas field activity surges as companies bid high for Pinhook leases with Philadelphia Company leading at $50 an acre and Ludwig farm fetching $100. Reports show rock pressures 1100 to 1200 pounds and strong well potential with only one dry well in the area.
Charles Reilly, a union man, is on trial for first degree assault in Sa Kelly after a June 11 1891 incident at Olcott's woodyard during a strike. Prosecutors and defense team screened jurors to avoid unions bias. four jurors read Homestead strike reports but had no prejudgment. Trial to continue tomorrow. Also notes a wedding in Huxtrscpow and a Philadelphia arrest for jewelry theft by George Douglas posing as an awning repairman. detective Shore to bring him back.
Private advices from Chicago report the murder of Clarence Moore formerly of Fairfield in this county. He was a relative of Attorney General Hensel. No further particulars have been received.
Thomas McIntyre a 19 year old driver braved live electrical coils to pull 12 year old Jacob Peters from a trolley and telephone wire tangle. Both boys were hospitalized with severe burns. doctors expect recovery.
A Saturday prank on Mt. Troy involved stuffing a life like dummy, placed in a cellar and later run over by Pleasant Valley Line cars. Watchman Hikte reported a death impression, then the dummy was hurled into a vacant lot and damaged a motor on the third attempt. John Beck, paid to lead the frolic, was arrested for disorderly conduct and case continued to Friday.
A. C. Ruby sues William J. Peters for 160 dollars claiming Peters bought goods on credit. A constable found Peters had no property except drilling tools lost in an oil well, which belonged to another. Peters was arrested on a criminal charge and arraigned before Alderman Braun, bail set for July 27.
Regular price reductions apply to Huck and Damask Towels with price cuts from 18c to 12c each and 35c to 25c for large Knotted Fringe Towels. Bleach Huck Towels drop from 37c and 65c to 25c, plus miscellaneous items like Odd Towels and Doilies at about half price. All Linen Hem stitched Sheets start at $4.50 per pair, with new Smyrna Rugs and Mats offered this week at special prices. Corner Fifth Ave and Market St. Jyil-awree.
The listing shows bulk cream discounts with 60 inch at 45 cents from 55 cents, 66 inch at 55 cents from 65 cents, and 72 inch at 60 cents from 1.00 dollar.
Fifty damask cloths offered in lengths from 2 to 5 yards and widths of 2 and 2 1 2 yards are reduced about twenty-five percent in price.
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