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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1892
Page
5
An unsigned Pittsburg dated letter to a key Advisory Committee leader warned of his arrest warrant to be served in the morning, mentioning his prominence among the men and other details.
Governor Pattison and staff inspected the Eighth Regiment and Battery C at Camp Sam Black. General Gobin defends his duty amid political opposition as Homestead workmen discuss militia withdrawal and the Governor plans evacuations and improvements for the guard.
Surgeon Neff reports City Farm lane in Homestead was filthy and unfit for troops on private duty. Governor Pattison ordered drainage and disinfection at state expense. Neff and assistants spent yesterday supervising cleanup using disinfectant. residents were warned to keep the area clear.
Old mill workers maintain confidence in success as Carnegie Iron and Steel Company replaces signs with its name. No increased non union hiring seen. plant operation hinges on Home stead dispute. Authorities monitor Allegheny area with patrols while workers stay hopeful and united.
Reports from coke regions say missionaries urge workers to join a strike at Carnegie Steel coke plants. A successful walkout could halt coke supply to blast furnaces and pause operations. Secretary Lovejoy expressed surprise at the idea, noting it falls outside his jurisdiction.
A report of a strike among Schultz's bridge works at McKeesport and McKee's Rocks is denied. If any strike occurs it will be at McKee's Rocks over ten hour shifts with no pay rise. National Tube Works also denies a Homestead related strike. A meeting is planned to aid locked-out workers, but no strike is expected.
Hugh O'Donnell and Hugh Ross turned themselves in at Judge Magee's court, then went to Alderman Moasters for bail. Detectives expect more of the marked men to surrender next Monday, with several already in custody or at large near Homestead and Amalgamated offices.
Chief Brown asserts no more rioting expected in the city or Homestead. He says Pittsburg remains orderly, with minimal street disorder during the past three weeks, despite Homestead outcomes and state army presence. Frick and Knox pressed for extra police at lock No 1, but Brown believes current force is sufficient. Assistant Supt Silvis investigated and found only a few men at the lock, who dispersed when approached.
Delegates en route to a national convention in Harrisburg say resolutions will urge switchmen to refuse handling cars carrying Carnegie Steel material until the company settles with its locked out workers. The National Carpenters Union may call off using wire nails from Carnegie until peace is declared. Brakemen and other railroad workers on major Pittsburgh routes reportedly decline to handle Carnegie-made material, though some on the Pittsburg McKeesport and Youghiogheny line dispute the intent.
A prominent local Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers member defends union stance amid Homestead labor unrest. He says engineers taking striker positions are non unionists and warned members they would be acting wrongly without union authorization. He cites past friction with Amalgamated Association and Carnegie Company inducements.
Reports from Johnstown claim the Cambria Iron Works are filling Homestead mills orders. The angle bars department has worked nonstop for days while a large 4x4 billet order is prepared for Homestead customers. Union men are not allowed to work there and superintendent Potter has sought transfers to Homestead mills though foremen have declined.
Beaver Falls remains unchanged as non union workers are not expected to be brought in. Trains are watched day and night while mill men stay out and rest at the Amateur Athletic Club. Rumor says Manager Frick met with Superintendent Wrigley yesterday.
Allegheny Councils split over electing a City Auditor after a veto fight over a dog licensing ordinance. The Common branch sustained the Mayor’s veto while debates and procedural rulings delayed the joint session to elect the auditor, with bonds debated for street and sewer improvements and a push to build toward the suburbs.
A free concert at Highland Park led by Guenther and Rothler Orchestra features soloists including Miss Augusta Guenther and Wm Guenther. The program lists Raletzky March, Light Cavalry Overture, cornet solo, Auto graph, Grand Duchess, Elfen Polka, Irish and Scotch Ipes, clarinet solo, Baby Polka, Bial, and Kirkerike.
J W Thompson of 23 years experience runs fitting at Artificial Lime Pro Co in Pittsburgh. The firm specializes in custom trusses and hernia supports, with manufacturing near Penn Ave and Ninth Street.
A. H. Berry promotes a book exchange service via Parcel No. 4 carrier in Pittsburg. Buyers can swap two books weekly for five cents or exchange their own worn paperbacks, with insured delivery and a potential fine-press option.
Bargain sale on Huck and Damask Towels set at 12c each, Knotted Fringe Towels cut from 35c to 25c, Old Bleach Huck Towels reduced from 37c 50c 65c to 25c 37c 34c, plus Odd Towels Trays Scarfs and Doilies at roughly half. All-Linen Hem stitched Sheets from 4.50 per pair. Smyrna Rugs and Mats offered at special prices. Corner Fifth Ave and Market St.
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