Repairs, militia guard, and looming reopenings at mills
The article describes cleanup and restart plans at the armor plate mill after fires, noting required retraining for old workers and expected return of many veteran employees. It covers militia presence, new guards, and ongoing efforts to restore operations while nonunion labor faces pressure from strikers at the Union mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfield Street
Carnegie
Potter
Otis Childs
Childs
Mr. Childs
Pittsburg
Lawronesville
Best to Date of the Circuit Races at Homewood Park
Four thousand fans turned out for opening day at Homewood Driving Park as Dandy won in the 2:19 class and Illinois Egbert posted the fastest heat of the year. Raven and Joe Jetts also triumphed amid a crowd that included Governor Pattison and soldiers among the visitors.
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Homewood
Association
Lem Ullman
Pittsburg
McCracken
Dandy
Joe Jetts
Homewood Park
Pittsburgers
Flags Fly Over Park as Purchases and Rebuilds Create Crowd Jams
Adam, a patriotic citizen, unfurled the Stars and Stripes Union Jack German and Irish flags around the clubhouse dome and grandstand. The old entrance was replaced with a new one to the right of the park to ease crowds, with outside ticket sales planned for today. The band stand was moved inside the track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
Ullman
Homewood
J. Pluvius
Neptune
Duquesne
Giers
Hal Pointer
Jim Goldsmith
Turner
Homewood track crowd endures storm and old timer legends
At Homewood a crowded scene unfolded under improved stand arrangements as horsemen and drivers gathered amid repairs and traffic concerns. Veterans such as Turner and Goldsmith drew praise, with Mayor Gourley and officials watching keenly while detectives and police kept watch over the lively event.
Exciting Opening Day At Homewood Park Horse Races
Five thousand fans packed Homewood Park for a dramatic program with Dandy, Joe Jett, and Illinois Egbert delivering tense performances. The 2:19 trotting event featured a standout duel among Dandy Sadie and Egbert, while Raven won the 2:39 trot and Joe Jett edged Atlantic King for a strong victory. Officials praised starter T Wood Martin and judges W A Hatfield Grant Drum J L Wright for smooth handling.
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Dandy
Sadie Min
T. Wood Martin
W. A. Hatfield
Grant Drum
J. L. Wright
Horse Race Heat Results and Pacers Finish Distances
Recond heat results from a trotting event feature the third heat won by Joe Jetts at the wire by a neck over Atlantic King with Hal Braden close behind. Rebus failed to contest early heats, while Atlantic King and Hal Braden dispute the pace in several rounds. A later fast pace saw Jetts win the fourth heat as Rebus faded. Time markers include 2:184, 2:19, and 3:20 for different heats with substantial betting activity and pool fluctuations.
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Raven
Dirigo
Ife
Oswego
N. Y
Elias G
Aberdeen
Rebus
Ed Odell
W. Evans
Philadelphia
Joe Jett
Atlantic King
Joe
King
Joe Jetts
Billy Wilkes
Point Breeze
Maud Claypole
Hal Braden
Harry van S
Joe Jetta
Jetta
Jetts
Atlanticing
Edward Odell
W. Evan
Dandy Wins Close Heat in Exciting Trotting Race
Sadie M and Egbert fought a nose ahead to the wire in the first heat with Egbert finally edging Sadie M by a head. Fourth heat saw Egbert lose to Dandy by two lengths as Sadie M faltered. Fifth heat produced intense action with Dandy beating Sadie M by a bead under the wire, time 2:19.
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Pacers
Eligiblle
Charles Forth
Cantilivre Itros
Bi Atlantic
KY Titter Bros
George Selior
B. Hobs
Hewey
Evangeline Pole
Sadie M
Zembia
Alinois Egbert
Dandy
Buxhsizth
Busa
Evangeline
Oliavia S Bert
Sam
Illinois
Egbert
Hiinois Egbert
Bush
Sadie Mann
Homewood Racecard Promises Big Purses and Notable Horses
Today at Homewood the Monongahela House stake at 2:36 class offers a $1,000 purse with 16 to 18 starters. The card lists entries from Amboy to Mario Wilkes and other named horses with owners and trainers. An excursion to Cleveland via the Lake Erie Railroad is offered with a return ticket valid to July 8.
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Homewood
Monongahela House
Brown
A. C. Conwell
Amboy
Heptagon
Demarest
Providence
Lamont
B. S
Kadia Wool
C. T
Bradley
Milwaukee
Wis
Tartar
B. G
St. Louis
Dodze
C. H. Tidd
Jeg Davis
B. Gs
Atlantic
Pots Dian
Hawe
Johnstown
Ts Ee
Mario Wilkes
Bartholomew Wilkes
Ee Herdic
Williamsport
Prince
Greg Swigert
Fie
Grant
Trenton
N. J
Conway
B. m
W. H. Foreaitte
D. Craig
Tex
King Almonder
al & Musee la
Wilk
A. W. Hinke
Gientile
Charles 8
Glenn’s
Fia
Maggie KR
Br m
Johnny, Jr
Philadelphia
Greg Harry
Wupest, Jr
Eis Et McCracken
Pittsburg
Frank Dortch
Fish Farm
St. Mary's Pa
Puritan
Br. G
A. Brown
Bollo Ks
Wrk
Var
Elmonarch, Jr
Pixiana Stock Pte Lexinon, Ky
Charlie P. G
Evie
Botte
Repeal Passed at Window Glassworkers Meeting
Delegates to the Window Glassworkers Convention push to adjourn by tomorrow evening. Belle Vernon resolution repealed saving money while by law changes and fees are debated. French language bylaws approved and new rule limits cutters from applying stickers on glass panes.
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Belle Vernon
Iron Manufacturers Cancel Talks In Pittsburgh After Two Conferences
After two daylong sessions in the Ferguson block the Pittsburg manufacturers and the Amalgamated Association wage committee adjourned for a week with no clear progress. Two firms signed the scale Keystone Horseshoe Company and Illinois Steel Company. Illinois Steel’s Joliet works employ 400 and produce 60 000 net tons annually. Keystone Works in Philadelphia began in 1873 and now operate four furnaces with 15 000 ton capacity. Donors pour in from across the country as sympathy and funds reach locked out workers, including a $282 gift from Sharon businesspeople.
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Pittsburg
Amalgamated Association
Ferguson Block
Madden
Keystone Horseshoe Company
Illinois Steel Company
Joliet
Garrett
Keystone Company
Seventeenth
Clearfield Streets
Philadelphia
The
Amated Association
Weihe
Ablc
Sharon
Stand Against Carnegie Company Officials Urges Victory
A labor backed group denounces Carnegie Company officials and vows to use all means to secure victory in their ongoing dispute. The statement frames organized labor as the stand against corporate action.
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Carnegie Company
Ers
Duquesne Mill to Convert to Steel Rail Plant
Reports say the Carnegie steel plant will be converted to a steel rail mill with furnaces and rolls altered. Billet orders have been canceled as the change proceeds, affecting 3500 workers and threatening a near-term shutdown until Monday.
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Duquesne
Carnegie Steel
Carnegie Company
Alleghen Bessemer Steel Co. Y
Approval letters back Mayor Kennedy street plan
Two letters support Allegheny City street improvement plans for better water supply and civic prospects. James B. Scott urges action to restore Allegheny’s standing with Pittsburg and improve water facilities. B F Jones also endorses the circular proposal and notes broad encouragement from residents.
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Kennedy
Allegheny
James B. Scott
Allegheny City
Pittsburg
Allehheny
B. F. Jones
Turkish and Russian baths reopen at Natatorium Duquesne Way
The Turkish and Russian baths at the Natatorium on Duquesne Way are again open after extensive alterations and improvements over the past ten days. Operated day and night, with the best manipulators in the country.
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Duquesne Way
Waist Shirt Sale Prices Cut at Local Store
All chintz waists now 85 cents from 1.00 1.25 and 1.50. Best French flannel waists, worth 2.00, reduced to 1.50. White Fauntleroy waists down to 1.75. Boys sizes blouse waists cut to 50 65 or 75 cents. Boys flannel waists lowered to 65 85 cents.
Bargain Sale on Ladies Collars and Cuffs at Market Street
Local sale advertises price cuts on ladies collars and cuffs from 45 cents to 5 cents per set. Biber and Easton located at 507 Market Street offer the reductions in this promotional notice.
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N. B
Knights of Labor District Assembly No 3 Session
Sixty delegates from 37 lodges gathered for the Knights of Labor District Assembly No 3 quarterly meeting at Third avenue and Market street. Resolutions supported Homestead workers, condemned Carnegie Steel, urged return of Carnegie library funds, and proposed labor milita reform. W. H. Dempsey was chosen to attend the General Assembly in St Louis, N Y.
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Union
Twenty-ninth and
Thirty-third Street
Butler Street
Penn Avenue
District Assembly No. 3
Knights of Labor
Third Avenue
Market Street
Carnegie Steel Company
Weihe
Andrew Carnegie
W. H. Dempsey
St. Louis
Ester
N.Y
New Oriental Rugs Line Opens With Many Sizes and Patterns
A local store now offers a large selection of Oriental rugs in multiple sizes and a dozen makes. The goods are the merchants own importations, with new patterns arriving from the Orient regularly. Prices start at eight dollars.
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New York City
Orient
China Mattings Show Window Weaving Expert Demonstration
Our Matting Department displays the latest weaves as a native of the Celestial Empire works samples daily in the show window for inspection.
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Celestial Empire
Lathers Union Extends Sympathy to Homestead Workers
The Pittsburg Lathers Union No. 5764 A. F. of L. met yesterday and adopted a resolution expressing sympathy for the Homestead strikers. The resolution states that the union extends its sympathy to the Homestead workers for their bold actions.
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Pittsburg Lathers’ Union No
A. F. of L
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Twenty-ninth Street
Union Mills
Carpenters Indorse
Our Man
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Lem
General Snowden
Homestead
Cleveland
Ohio
Adam Fuchs
Splann
Gourley
Charles J" Clarke
Darlington
Oes
J. K. Lanahan
J. M. Montgomery
Mononabela House
Boyer
Hampton Houghton
Pennsylvania Road
McDowell
Harry Ulam
Barchfield
Tom Marshall
Feld
Kand Nellie
Hose Filkins
Nellie BR
Wicklow Hoy
Senator K
White Flat
Robert K
Peter R
Lenox
Earl's Lad
Linkwood Chief
Susie C
Senator Eli
Dir
White Flag
Rose Filkins
Filkins
Lename
Aren
Transparsidens Anes
W. Archer
J. Kirlin
Se Care
J.C. Collin
Sean
Cormick
Robert Faen Taylors
G. Wicklow
Beetome
Firat
Ite
Ae Illinois
Ebert
Om Seeit
D. H. SteCrag
Aera C. S ‘Green
Cloverdale Stoce Farm
M. Evangeline
Weuvmnentadt Silver Mine Stock Farm
B. m. Bush
B. m. Zemblu
Pittsburg and
Lake Erie Railroad
Douguesne
Wilmerding
Weatinghouse
J. W. Thompson
Artificial Lian Mra. Co
Peon Ave
Ninth St
Biber & Easton
Oriental Rugs
China
Lathers’ Union
Edward Groetzinger
McKeesport
Anni Gorman
Conner
Jim
Jos’ Horne & Go
Penn Ave
P. S
At &c
J. Kerwin Miller & CO
Laulghfield Street
Dermitt & Co
Grant St
Sixth Av
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