Heat Claims and Cooling Forecast Amid City Suffering
The city endures a heat wave with many succumbing to high temperatures. Charles Cochran was found dead in a boarding house on Fifth Avenue after seeking relief from illness. Coroner reports heat exhaustion as the cause. Police officers Wright and Clearr are recovering from heat effects. Robert Boyle fainted from sun exposure and remains unconscious at Allegheny General Hospital. A Swift Chicago Meat Company horse died from heat and was humanely euthanized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Charles Cochran
Henry Cochran
Eleventh Ward
Michael Wright
Southside
John Clearr
Robert Boyle
Cheastnut Street
Allegheny
Allegheny General Hospital
East Street
Swift Chicago Meat Company
Eighteenth Street
Agent Adams
The
Humane Society
Were Not Married John K Darr Charged With Purging Marriage Certificate
John K Darr Jr appeared before Magistrate Succop for eloping with Maggie Kramer of Greensboro Greene county. He admitted securing and falsifying a marriage certificate claiming a ceremony by Squire Hagerty and deceiving Kramer. Kramer testified of deception and Durr’s later arrest. bail set at 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John K. Darr
John K. Darr, Jr
Durr
Pitsburg
Chicago
Esquire Black
Squire Hagerty
Cumberland
Rosedale
Pitteboro
Greensboro
Pittsburg
Grant Davis
People's Party Organizing in Allegheny County Today
The People's party plans a county campaign kickoff in Allegheny with a convention at Curry University Hall. Leaders aim to field a full ticket and mount a vigorous canvass to win the largest third party vote, absorbing other dissident groups and promoting free silver, government ownership of railroads and telegraphs, a graduated income tax, and government banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Party
Allegheny County
Home Hotel
C A. Burrows
Thomas J
Curry University Hall
Sixth Street
Penn Avenue
People's Party
Assembly
State Senate
Congress
Bellamy
Nationalist Party
Woman Rescued After Attempted Suicide In Allegheny River
Charlotte Dee leaped into the Allegheny river at ten yesterday morning in a vain act to end her life. She was saved and brought to Central police station but refused to disclose her motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Dee
Allegheny River
Central
Swedish nurse Ellen Peterson found dead in Atlantic City hotel
Ellen Peterson a Swedish nurse girl was asphyxiated in her room at the De Soto Hotel in Atlantic City yesterday morning. She worked for Mrs. B. P. Wallace of McKeesport and had only recently come to the country and was not accustomed to gas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Peterson
de Soto
Atlantic City
B. P. Wallace
McKeesport
Temporary market sheds to aid Booth side sale area
The Booth side will use new temporary sheds for market activity while the building work proceeds. Construction of the new house is due to begin Monday.
AMS to file charges over Sams case at Camp Sam Black
Lawyers plan aggravated and simple assault informations against Colonel Hawkins Lieutenant Colonel Streator and General Snowden for the July incidents at Camp Sam Black where young Sams was struck and humiliated. Civil suits to follow in United States Court on trespass and damages with two actions planned on behalf of the boy and his father. Proceedings hinge on official military records and potential conspiracy charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iams
F. P. Iams
Diamond Street
Camp Sam Black
C. C. Dicker
F. FP. Iams
John PD. Watson
S U. Trent
Freer
Sams
West Virginia State Guards
John D. Watson
Dispatch
Hawkins
Streator
Young Sams
United States
West Virginia
Snowden
The
Commonwealth
Young Isms
General Snowden
Tenth Regiment
Harrisburg
Sams Party
Washington City
United States Army
Making of Soldiers Mayor Sees Militia Turn Veterans
Corry mayor Lambing visited Company A of the Fifteenth regiment at Homestead. He praised the athletic cadets and predicted the militia would stay all summer and quickly become veterans under fire. He cited past soldiers and said a few days under fire would forge full fledged fighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambing
Mayor Lambing
Corry
Homestead
Company A
Fifteenth Regiment
Hulings
Mavror Lambing
America
Bat
Fearless Soldier Provokes Debate on Bravery in War
A veteran recalls a peer as fearless yet reckless in battle, contrasting him with older soldiers who hid behind cover. The speaker argues courage should preserve life to keep soldiers alive for future fights, criticizing romantic notions of bravery from past wars.
Wet Camp Blues at Camp Sam Bleck After Rain
The text describes a dreary rainy day at Camp Sam Bleck with many troops sent home and others enduring tents in poor conditions. Guards faced discomfort while weather slowed movement and morale remained low. Captain Munnon of D Company Tenth Regiment struggles to pay for uniforms delayed by logistics and the need to cash a check in Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Bleck
Munoson
Bard Lock
Hawkins
Swissvale
Hunt
Homestead
Wiley
Franklin
Munnon
D Company
Tenth Regiment
Monson
Express Office
Pittsburg
Leggins
Express
Infant Dies After Three Mile Walk to Doctor
A 6 month old baby ill with cholera infantum died after a midnight three mile trek from Woods Run to Allegheny City for a doctor. John A. Gessner and Mrs. Woods carried the infant, reaching Dr Burgoon's office only to be told there was nothing to be done. The mother and uncle returned home with the tiny casket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Gessner
Mrs. Woods
Woods
Allegheny
Burgoon
Allegheny Avenue
Gessner
Hopkins and son register at Central Hotel on trip to Yellowstone
Ex congressman James H. Hopkins and his son William stay at the Central Hotel before heading to Yellowstone National Park. Hopkins weighs Cleveland's chances vs Harrison and predicts South politics will pause for the force bill dispute. He criticizes Colonel Streator and reflects on home stead trouble and regional unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Hopkins
Washington
William
Central Hotel
Yellowstone National Park
Hopkins
Cleveland
Harrison
New York
Tammany
Grover
Carter
South
Mississippi
North Carolina
Georgia
Mr. Hopkins
Bedford
Idlewood School Corner Stone Ceremony Draws Crowd
The Idlewood public school corner stone laying will attract many in Idlewood today. An extensive program features addresses by H L Gourley Rev Patterson Rev Talmage Rev Gee Schaffer and E Dean. The Jr O U A M contributes to the event with music in abundance. The ceremony begins at 3 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idlewood School
Idlewood Public School
Idlewood
H. L Gourley
Mr. Patterson
H. W. Talmage
Gee. Schaffer
E. Dean
Jr. O.U. A.M
Peaceful Return at Homestead Strikes After Militia Withdrawal
Non-union workers persuaded to return to Indianapolis as Homestead sees growing town activity. Advisory Committee claims 35 steel workers withdrew to take skilled jobs and plans another month of action. Superintendent Potter reports 42 former Homestead members working in the mill, with others testing rumors before rejoining. Rumors swirl about Hugh O'Donnell's whereabouts and possible East coast actions, while the Advisory Board denies authorized deals with politicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead
Indianapolis
Birmingham
Potter
Homestead Lodge
Amalgamated Association
Hugh O’donnell
Workman Dempsey
Knights of Labor
O'Donnell
New York
Carnegie Steel Company, Limited
Republican National Committee
Advisory Board
How They Compromised After Transportation Strike Threat
Reported in Braddock where the Braddock works threatened a strike if wages did not rise. Engineers and yardmasters earned 240 daily, brakemen and firemen 200 and 170 respectively. They sought increases to 3, 2 25, and 2. Compromise set 285 for engineers, 222 for brakemen, 176 for firemen. rates matched Home stead prior to the lockout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transportation Department
Braddock Works
Homestead
Staid Away from Homestead Twenty Men Refuse to Work
Fifty non union workers arrived in the city en route to Homestead. Twenty were persuaded by Amalgamated Association members to stay away, while the rest were taken to Homestead by the Tide with cots and provisions. Workers claimed to be from St Louis and slated for a new iron and steel mill in the city. A crowd watched as the Tide carried the men upriver toward Homestead. Authorities note Carnegie Steel may dispatch non union labor to the mill on Monday amid ongoing tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Association
Monongahela River
St Louis
St. Louis
Duquesne
Carnegie Steel Company
Morrison
Signatures Sought to Form Arbitration Court for Homestead Strike
Southside plans to collect 50 signatures to request a court of arbitration to settle the Homestead strike. It is expected a petition will be circulated on this side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
Court of Arbitration
Inspectors Assess Union Mills After Tour
Inspector McKelvey Superintendent O Mara and Captain Brophy visited the Upper and Lower Union mills of Carnegie Steel yesterday afternoon. They found workers largely discharged and activity minimal with only the machine shop and forge operating. Gas producers stay idle and no new patrols are deemed necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKelvey
Polles
Union
O'Mara
Brophy
Carnggie Steel Company
Duquesne mill altercation ends with arrests as crowd fears violence
After payoffs at the Carnegie mill in Duquesne, John Bourk and Watchman Foley fought and were jailed. A 400 strong striker crowd threatened outside the office. Foley's son struck Bourk, causing a gash. Deputies called in Sheridan troopers from Homestead to prevent a larger clash. The Felcys were kept for court and removed by cavalry as workers were discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie
Duquesne
John Bourk
Foley
Squire
Bourk
Homestead
Sheridan
Ee Steel Company, Limited
Yester- Fe
Local man James Close remains jailed awaiting bonds
James Close, charged with murder and aggravated riot, remains in jail after bail attempts by Homestead workers failed. Bond demands total 12,000 dollars, with 10,000 for murder and 2,000 for riot. Attorney Cox pressed bondsmen all day without success as hopes of evening bail faded. Reports say a clothing house might post bond, but he remained confined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Close
Cox
Close
Maniacal attack at hospital leads to arrest in McKeesport
John Kane former Baltimore and Ohio railroad officer is locked in Seventeenth ward station after a violent episode at St Francis Hospital. He sought admission cited insanity but gained access to all wards. He attacked a nurse, caused damage, and was subdued by officers en route to custody. Kane believes spells worsen yearly and fears death from attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kane
Baltimore and Ohio
McKeesport
Seventeenth Ward
Dick Brophy
Kane
Maryland
St. Francis Hospital
Assiatanar
Seventeenth Ward Gration
McKeesport National Bank
Baltimore and Ohio Relief Department
DisPatch
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Transportation Department
Cumberland
Labor unrest at Homestead mill highlights pay and food disputes
Joe Hardman of Hoboken, a non-unionist, claims insufficient food and demands a ticket home as Amalga Atticated Association men face transportation fatigue. A note exits Homestead via ties Harnissore. The Adjutant General's department pays troops as payrolls are met, with the Gray Invincibles, Fourteenth Regiment and First Brigade Band receiving pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Hardman
Hoboken
Homestead
Amalgamated Association
Harnissore
Adjutant General's Department
Gray Invincibles
Fourteenth Regiment
Carnegie Steel men seek workers in Wilkesbarre
In Wilkesbarre on July 29 Carnegie Steel representatives visited to recruit men for Homestead mills. The outcome of their recruitment efforts remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Carnegie Steel Company
Homestead
Swede Fred Coldstrom Takes Charge at Homestead Mills
Fred Coldstrom a Swede formerly a roller at Pittsburg and Braddock Wire Mill has assumed charge of the rolls on one turn at Homestead Steel Works. Peter Olson another roll hard went with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Coldstrom
Pittsburg and Braddock Wire Mill
Homestead Steel Works
Peter Olson
German man seeks Johnstown flood relief after loss
Adam Wagner, a 35 year old German, arrived destitute and hungry, recounting the Johnstown flood’s destruction of his home, wife, and five children. He told Chief Elliot of Public Charities that after years of struggle and moving to Bismark Ohio, his sister perished in the storm while his own cottage burned. Transportation to Johnstown was provided along with immediate food. He remains visibly sorrowful and exhausted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Adam Wagner
Chief Elliot
Department of Public Charities
Elliot
Bismark
Oak
Bargains at Penn Ave Stores Men’s Goods Sale
A promotional note advertises a sale aimed at men seeking quality goods at very low prices. It claims the sale offers the best kinds of merchandise at extraordinarily affordable costs, appealing to every man who wants value.
Shorter Line Acharter Issued for Allegheny and Lawrence Railroad
A charter for 099 years was issued for the Allegheny and Lawrence Railroad with $1,500,000 capital in 30,000 shares. George T. Oliver presides with 3,960 shares. directors include A. W. Black R. Finney Z Jr J. A. Smith A. W. Anderson Henry B. Rea C. D. Frazer and E. D. Reiss. The line runs Bryant in Allegheny county to Moravia in Lawrence county as a branch of the Pittsburg Western system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny and Lawrence
George T. Oliver
Pittsburg
A. W. Black
R. Finney
Z Jr
J. A. Smith
A. W. Anderson
Henry B. Rea
C. D. Frazer
E. D. Reiss
New Castle
Bryant
Allegheny County
Moravia
Lawrence County
New Castle Junction
Saloon fight ends with arrest on Fifty-fourth Street
Police report James Flaherty was attacked in a saloon on Fifty-fourth Street yesterday afternoon. Officer McMahon took him to Seventeenth ward station. Other cases include a full suit of painters clothing found with a letter to Ceslis Waldowskie on Lawrenceville bridge and multiple assault charges with varied outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Flaherty
Fifty-fourth Street
McMahon
Seventeenth Ward
Sharpsburg
Ceesis Waldowskie
Lawrenceville Bridge
Short City Life Stories From Rock Point Fire And Falls
Yesterday a Picoic held by 500 members of the A M E Zion Church and Sunday school at Rock Point. A Etna resident Etta Mionarta burned to death by oil poured on a kitchen fire Wednesday evening. Carpenter Aaron Hess fell from a second story and injured his spine on Cedar avenue. Louis Freemenx fractured a leg and cut by falling into a coal hole at Black Diamond Steel Works while at work. Samuel Saeruern of Copeland suffers blood poisoning after a wrestling bout with Henry Offer leading to an accidental hit on Shepherd. Mrs Glenn and Assistant Superintendent of Allegheny Police left for Brag otine Beach for a fortnight’s vacation. William Leamon drowned bathing in Youghlogheny river above MedKo esport. body recovered by William Elsworth. Tax Humane Society investigates extreme destitution at 287 Brownsville avenue. David Conway and wife Margaret may be sent to Poor Farm. A Swift’s Dressed Beef wagon horse near Penn avenue and Eighteenth street overheated, fell, and needed shouting. horse valued about 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Point
A. M. BE. Zion
Etta Mionarta
Etna
Aaron Hess
Cedar Avenue
Ohio Street
Louis Freemenx
M59
Penn Avenue
Black Diamond Steel Works
Samuel Saeruern
Copeland
Henry Offer
Shepherd
Joux Gites
Allegheny Police
Glenn
Brigantine Beach
William Leamon
Brown
Youghlogheny
MedKoesport
William Elsworth
Tax Humane Society
Brownsville Avenue
David Conway
Margaret
Pobr Farm
Swift
Dressed Beef Company
Eighteenth Street
Negligee Shirts Offer In Madras and Cheviot Styles
A full stock of Madras and Cheviot shirts with laundered collars and cuffs offered in all colors from $1 to $3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madras
Cheviots
Oxfords
Neckwear sale trims prices on silky and washable styles
Washable Neckwear in strings four in hands bows and punjabs reduced to 25c each all previously 46c. New Silk Neckwear Tecks Puffs and 4 in Hands in all colors now 35c each or 3 for $1. Also special Jet English Neckwear reduced to 0.75 and up from $1 $1.25 and $1.50.
Special Cotton Sox Offer Today
A big lot goe offers 75c quality cotton socks in plain and fancy colors at 35c per two pair or three pairs for 1.00.
Men's Bathing Suits and Night Shirts Sale
A sale of men's bathing suits in gauze gossamer lisle thread muslin and linen at greatly reduced prices. Night shirts in cambric and nainsook cost $1 to $1.50, with seaside styles. Bathing suits in colors and stripes run $3 to $6, plus $1 Madras pieces and children’s flannel suits at $1.50, all at notably lowered prices.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rade
Murphy
AMS
United States Courts
National Guard
Dot Dimmick
Hawa
Penne
Braddock
Union Depot
Excelsior Express Company
Monongahela Wharf
Smithfied Street
Duqurane
Homestead Works
L E Stoff
Wilkenbarre
Jos. Frome & Go.’s
Penn Ave
Allegheny and Lawrence Railway
Controller Brown
Carnegie Library
Library Committee
O'Barry
Leslie
Charles McCoy
McCoy
Butler Street
Apama
Squire Warner
Reserve Township
Mary Werdman
Josefa Mozza
Twelfth Street
Succop
B. Gallinger
Alderman Gripp
William Brown
Gallinger
Alderman Kerr
Chantes Connors
P. McArdle
McArdle
Fifth Avenue
Grant Street
Connors
Mole
de Witt
Buerxe
Wheeling
Ae Ae
Janus H. Aten & Co
Marvin
Mra Winslow
Biber & Easton
Tesun
East Liberty
Ening
Cho&s
J. Kerwin Miller & CO
Smithfield Street
Sox
Brussels
Lowell
Bigelow
Hartford
Edward
Groetzinger
W. W. Dermitt 4& CO
GRANT
Avery
Treee
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