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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1892
Page
12
Testimony details Hugh O'Donnell's presence on the Homestead bank during the July 6 riot surrounding the Carnegie mills. Pinkerton guards and Amalgamated Association leaders described threats, landings, and fire exchanges as witnesses portrayed the mob and defense sought bail.
The text describes a courtroom scene where O Donnell directs on a rainy battlefield metaphor and judges plan to reserve ruling until Monday morning after discussing arrests of Peter Allen and Nathan Foy in a murder charge. The passage shows tense proceedings and requests for release.
Union Mills under bosses strive to recruit old and new workers while Scouting Committee members disrupt outreach. Non union applicants promised not to join Carnegie mills after conference with Amalgamated Association officials. some indicate willingness to rejoin union if offered.
Severely trjored by a mule, Joseph Meskew 15, of Spruce street Southside, lies at Southside Hospital with a fractured skull and internal injuries. He was kicked and trampled when entering a stable on Xs alley last night. He is not expected to recover. P A B Widner, heading a syndicate, traveled toward Chicago to close a deal after buying another street railway line there. C L Magee accompanied him to the depot and rode as far as Allegheny.
Bennanp McVicker 34 employed at Clark's Mill had his foot crushed by a pile of iron soapies and was taken home on Thirty-seventh street. Dc. R. Mona and George W. Shiner were arrested on embezzlement charges following Henry Jones's information. A hearing before Alderman King set for Wednesday with $500 bail. Attorney J. B. Charwan filed divorce suit for Sarah McCord against Daniel McCord. they wed in 1867 and she left due to ill treatment. William McCormack was rescued from an epileptic seizure on Fifth Avenue by Lt. Andrew Scott and Officer Ludwig. Lt. Srozn received a revolver at Allegheny Central station from Robert Biehl on behalf of Nunnery Hill residents. The Union Club colored will hold its first annual excursion and picnic August 8 at Shohola Park with Allimond's brass band and a dinner. Jordan's Swimming School on Seventh Street reports a covered 151 by 20 feet pool, depth 3 to 6 feet, with fresh water every two minutes, dressing rooms, trunks, soap and towels provided. Jordan claims to have taught more people to swim than anyone in Pittsburgh. two lessons often suffice.
Enabe Chickering Bradbury pianos listed with a 74 octave upright at 175 dollars and three first class square pianos at 190 165 and 0 dollars. Also bargains on Shomer Colby and Schubert pianos at low prices from J M Worrr Man Co 537 Smithfield Street.
Trains depart Union Station at 9 05 A M and 6 50 P M with return departures from Valley Camp at 6 07 P M 8 11 P M and 9 90 P M. Round trip fare listed in cents.
Each Tuesday Friday and Saturday during July and August a round trip fare of 3 dollars is noted with tickets valid fifteen days. Trains of Fastlake coaches and sleeping cars run from Hinman parlor and Union Station at 8 20 p m and 8 50 p m.
About 15 local businessmen met in Pittsburgh to discuss forming the Pittsburg Business Men's Association. A three member committee was appointed to gather constitutions and by laws from St Louis and Philadelphia and to engage other business leaders. President Douthett led the session and Chamber of Commerce support was voiced by Follansbee. The Humane Society investigated a poverty case involving the Crane family from Scranton.
The ad lists reductions across several waist styles with WHOLESALE-like pricing. All $1.00 to $1.50 waists lowered to 85 cents. Best French Flannel Waists cut from $2 to $1.50. White Fauntleroy Waists now $1.75. Boys’ Blouse Waists down to 50, 65, or 75 cents. Boys’ Flannel Waists reduced to 65 cents or 5 cents.
Local shop Biber Easton GS at 507 Market Street sells ladies fancy collars and cuffs, reduced from 45 cents to 5 cents per set in a limited clearance sale.
Our clearance slaughters every dollar value with steep cuts on summer stock. Prices slashed on Indigo blue prints 3c, brown muslin 4c, bleached muslin 7c, and other remnants. J. H. Kcexner & Bro., 117-119 Penn Avenue.
An advertisement proclaims Toton Bros Cash Store at 128 Federal Street Allegheny as selling dry goods and notions at the lowest prices amid a labor dispute. It claims a price comparison shows the Cash Store cheapest and urges buyers to switch to cash purchases.
An advertising notice contrasts The Cracker Trust with Marshell the Cash Grocer, pledging low prices on crackers and groceries. It markets wholesale-like savings, claims freshness, and invites readers to request a weekly price list and mail orders.
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