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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1892

Page

12

Anarchists Put on Trial Over Conspiracy Charge

Detective Shore recounted talk with Kneld about Berkman and Frick while Kneld said Berkman and Bauer met late at night. Knold opened a Russian letter for Berkman, claiming only Herr Most’s name was legible. Alderman Gripp urged bail at £2000 for conspiracy. defendants seek bail on the other charge tomorrow in Quarter Sessions.

Berkman Bauer Kneld William Shore Mr. Frick Keeld Knold Herr Most Friedman Alderman Gripp Court of Quarter Sessions

Trade Tribunal Petition Aims to Settle Homestead Dispute

A petition to Common Pleas No 2 of Allegheny seeks a license under the voluntary trade tribunal act of 1883 to create a tribunal for settling steel industry disputes at Homestead. Attorney W J Brennen represents workers as signers provide affidavits asserting two years residence and activity in the district. The petitioners withhold the names of signers from publication.

Loavestead Estat Voluntary Trade Tribunal Common Pleas No W. J. Brennen Court of Common Pleas No.2 Allegheny County Homestead Allegheny Carnegie Steel Company, Limited

September Grand Jury Drawn for Homestead Riots and Anarchists

The September term jury panel for Homestead rioters and anarchists has been drawn amid strong public interest. The roster includes Geene Batley, G. W. Bertin, Jona Bickerstaff, John Hink, George Heyerle, J. A. Braeshant, James Crosley, Arnold Carr, James Devin, James Fi. Dutt, William Finn, William G. Graham, A. Kalehtimer, B. Morris, J. Maurbill, Edward Means, John M. McClure, J. Orr, William Kr. Porter, EM Strook, W Vankirk, William Werner, and George Zeigter, among others from various wards and townships in Allegheny, Pittsburgh, and surrounding areas.

Geene Batley Mac Allerhens Alleny Edward Means Pittsburg John M. McClure Coulker Rafetty J. Fl. Orr Sburs Wiliam KR. Porter West Township EM Strook Twentyward Pitebure WE Vankirk Cle Ae Keesport William Werner Twenty-ftth Pittsburo George Zeigter Vivid Sixteenth Ward

Anarchists Planned Benefit Concert in Allegheny

A report to Allegheny police said Anarchists and sympathizers connected to Lerkman Bauer and Knold planned a benefit concert this week to fund defense for arrested agitators tied to the Frick assault. Mayor Murphy indicated no concert would be allowed without a permit. Police will patrol Spring Garden Avenue to uncover date and venue.

Allegheny Polie Lerkman Bauer Knold Frick Beneft Tie Chiee Murphy Alechear City Dean Spring Garden Avenue

Anarchist Fundraiser to Defend Berkman Hinted

New York authorities warned of a mass meeting by anarchists to raise money for Berkman the assassin and for Emma Goldman and Herr Most. The plan included incendiary rhetoric and was to be addressed by the three figures, though they deny links to Berkman. Police in Pittsburg and New York prepared a campaign this week to counter the effort.

Pittsburg New York Berkman Herr Most Emma Goldman Murphy Roger O'Mara Ti Tor McKelvey

Child Swallows Lye In Kitchen Accident

An infant, son of John OConnor of Somers Street Webster Syene, swallowed lye from a can its mother used for scouring the floor. Dr Grove treated the child with antidotes but the burns are severe and recovery is difficult.

John O'Connor Somers Street Pear Webster Syenne

Building Trades Council Picnic At Ross Grove August 3

The Building Trades Councils of AllegheSy County hold their annual picnic at Ross Grove on August 3. Prizes totaling $300 are donated by union business houses and 1,000 dinner pails will be distributed. Music will be provided by the Original Royals.

Building Trades Councils Alieghesy County Wall Ross' Grove Union Business

Steel workers at Homestead brace for eventful Sunday

Homestead steel plant plans religious services and a concert as 1,800 non union men may start two 12 hour shifts. Twenty five families are displaced by eviction notices while several tenants resist removal. Teachers and town staff face pressure amid ongoing labor strife and renewed job openings in the mills.

Homestead Sixteenth Regiment Pittsburg Potter Carnegie Company State Hour Tom Crawford Amalgamated Hugh O’donnell Carneck Company Eighth Avenue

Homestead Mill Reopens As Carnegie Company Plans Expanded Work

The Carnegie Company reports over 1000 workers at Homestead mills with 1500 expected to report tomorrow. Secretary Lovejoy says the plant will run at full blast and that many old workers return. Additional mills will start once ice is cleared and a chaplain is arranged for religious services. A Watson Detective Bureau official aims to bring manpower from St Louis though not through Pittsburgh.

Carnegie Company Homestead Lovejoy Beaver Falls Joseph A. Dubralka Watson Detective Bureau St. Louis Pittsh PittsurEg

Iams Attorneys Prepare Suit Against Sheator

Iams' lawyers will file suit against Sheator over actions tied to punishment of a youth. The move followed yesterday’s intention to reveal information about those involved in the case.

Iams Sheator

Attorneys fail to unite over postponement of case

An informal doorstep discussion led to a postponement as attorneys once again failed to convene their group. Some charged that motive was profit from ads, but others insisted the move was driven by a desire to punish those responsible for the atrocity in the name of justice.

Shipping Steel From Homestead Mill Draws Attention

Freight agents confirm Carnegie Steel Company ships large quantities of finished boiler plate and iron and steel from the Homestead mill daily. Pennsylvania Railroad officials note rising shipments though authorities refuse to reveal exact car counts or destinations.

Lovejoy Carnegie Steel Company Homestead Samuel L. Seymour Pennsylvania Railroad

Weary Camp Black Ends Day With Mud and Rumor Denial

At Carnegie hill in Homestead Pennsylvania on a soggy July day General Wiley and staff sheltered in a schoolhouse while tents leaked and men wrestled with mud. The general dismissed a mill men attack rumor as false and called the day dull with no new camp news.

Homestead Carnegie Hill General Wylie Wiley Little Brown School Camp Black

Snowdon Confident Peace at Homestead Military Camp

Major General Snowden at Philadelphia division headquarters said he cannot predict when his Homestead camp report to Governor Pattison will be issued. He noted other matters delay the report and that the Homestead force is large enough to quell disturbances. He expects the division could reach the strikers' headquarters within 24 hours if needed.

Philadelphia Snowden Division Homestead Pattison Sams Greenland Urs

Emory Spiers Held for Surety of the Peace

Emery Spiers a locked out worker was arrested by Constable Weber and jailed on $500 bail for a Tuesday hearing on a charge of surety of the peace. John M Dickson, railroad and Carnegie Steel employee at Braddock, alleges Spiers and others plan to harm him and that his life is in danger. He is a key witness in riot and murder cases and says threats target his testimony.

Emery Spiers Weber McMasters John M. Dickson Braddock Carnegie Steel Company Spiers Dickson

Another Homestead Rioter Arrested

Detectives Morris and Price arrested David Tochigo yesterday, charged with aggravated riot at Homestead. Swissvale resident found working in a lumber yard at Torrens station. He waived a hearing and posted $2,000 bail for court in Alderman MecMaster's office.

Homestead Morris Price David Tochigo Swissvale Torrens Station MecMaster McKeever

Fear of Nebraska Alliance Could Tilt Nebraska Vote

Lincoln Republican George Gerhardt warns the fusion of Alliance and Democratic forces in Nebraska may swing the state to Cleveland. He notes Alliance strength, coalition efforts in Kansas and the Dakotas, and predicts some leaders hope for cash and power while others back Harrison.

George Gerhardt Lincoln Neb Anderson Cleveland Nebraska Clevelnod Kansas North South Dakota Ingalls Aesemsby van Wyck Alliance John M. Thurston Thayer Harrison

People's Party Convention Shapes Allegheny Reform Movement

The mass meeting in Curry University Hall elected J. G. McGonnell as chairman and T. J. Rooney as secretary. A thirteen member committee was named to draft resolutions and run the campaign, with about 60 attendees including three women from the Farmers' Alliance. delegates endorsed a platform opposing the two older parties, advocating direct legislation, arbitration, and loyalty to the People's party while nominating several legislative and congressional candidates for the upcoming election.

People’s Party of Allegheny County Curry University Hall C. A. Burrows T. J. Rooney Burrows J. G. McGonnell J. H. Stevenson W. H. Lose L. R. Thomas William Hodly J. R Murphy Farmers’ Alliance Stevenson Attorney General Supreme Court Steck People's Party Omaha Sved People’s Party Thomas Grundy Democratic Party Pety J. K. Barbour J. Unsinger G. T. Whiston George Burton Thomas Greenfield Senate William Hodley Congress T. J. McGonnell J. H. Venson G. M. Murphy William Hodbey W. H. Loos James T. Whitson James Graham George Philsack T. J

Fen Leader Attacks Mrs Ma Champion of the Aga Fae See

The convention ended after remarks by Dr. J. T. Whiston the colored nominee for the state, leaving unfinished business and campaign control with the Executive Committee.

Fen J. T. Whiston Executive Committee

No Cholera Threat to Pittsburg Says Doctors

A ToE Dispatch interview with Dr. James H. McClelland and Dr. W H R Hamilton reports that cholera entering Pittsburg is unlikely. They cite strict border surveillance, quarantine, and sanitation as preventing spread, noting smallpox measures and waterborne transmission as key factors.

Pittsburg Europe United States Toe Dispatch James H. McClelland State Board of Health Boar of Health Johnsburg Eric Paris Acca W. H. R. Hamilton Cork Decetor New York Philadelphia Cincinnati Board of Health

Center Avenue Residents Rally Over Delayed Paving

Center Avenue between Fulton and Erin streets faces a serious grievance as paving is halted by late arrival of new Central Traction Company rails. The street remains torn up and nearly impassable, raising fears of fire apparatus access and potential delays in relief measures.

Center Avenue Fulton Erin Streets Electric Branch Central Traction Company Steel Fire Department

Young thief 8 year old in Carson Street theft case

M. Janowitz charged before Magistrate Succop against John Schwartzel an 8 year old for stealing a $25 watch and about $1 from a store money drawer at 813 Carson street. The boy was arrested, lodged at Twenty-eighth ward station, and released on $300 bail for a hearing. He claimed to have passed the watch and money to an unknown person.

M. Janowitz Succop John Schwartzel Carson Street Twenty-eighth Ward

Wagon Stolen with Produce Sells at Market Theft

A wagon owned by Jacob Sieber was stolen late Friday from the market, carrying about 75 dollars worth of fresh vegetables. The team and wagon were recovered by Officer Sullivan on Duquesne Way, but the thief had removed the produce. Sieber, who lives on the Steubenville Pike, reclaimed his team yesterday afternoon.

Jacob Sieber Duquesne Way Sullivan Rokster Steubenville Pike

Woman Alleges Threats from Ex-Husband at Alderman Hearing

Sarah Baker testified before Alderman Caldwell accusing Daniel Walker of threats to her life. The two, once married and now divorced, have lived in the same neighborhood and Walker was held on bail for a hearing amid accusations of intimidating conduct.

Sarah Baker Caldwell Daniel Walker

Midnight confrontation ends with woman shot on Glenfield hill

In Glenfield a farmer Adolph Bingley shot during a struggle with Jacob Richie and two relatives after a cider dispute. Mrs. Elizabeth Richie was seriously wounded in the neck as the assailants attacked the couple in their hill farm adobe.

Glenfield Elizabeth Richie Adolph Bingley Richie Adolph A. Bingley Bingley the Twain John G. Bengenhoeffer Asaceins J. Leisher Glenfield Blakeays Leisher Richies

Pretty Westmoreland Girl Runs Away Third Time From Home

Martha Kisler a 12 year old girl from a farm near Smithtown Westmoreland county left Friday afternoon. She boarded a Baltimore and Ohio train to Pittsburg using eight dollars borrowed from Mrs Weiglerwiz to pay a doctor bill for her mother. Father with police searched but could not find her. This is her third escape. two months ago she was caught at West Newton and later went to McKeesport before returning home. If located contact Andrew Eisler Smithtown Westmoreland Pa. Also a bicycle sale notice from Western Wheel Works at Pittsburg Cycle Co.

Jacob Richie Adolph Bingley Bingley Hugh Richie Jacob Samuel Norris Farm Spingley Place Hugh Frank Zeigmeyer Samuel Richie Ricob Richie Sam Bingley Farm Richie Bimacht Westmoreland Martha Kisler Smithtown Westmoreland County Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Pittsburg Mra. Weiglerwiz Martha Perental West Newton McKeesport Kisler Wrether Reformatory Andrew Eisler

Unpublished Textile Sale From Brussels Mills

Bulk sale notes low prices on body Brussels in multiple finishes 1 500 yards, moquettes 15 to 30 yard lengths 75 cents a yard, tapestry Brussels in limited patterns with graded prices, china mattings 40 yard rolls priced at 5 a roll, Smyrna Rugs 40 styles at 2.50 each.

Brussels Lowell, Bigelow Hartford

Save You Money on Patent Medicines This Season

A vendor urges readers to buy patent medicines by mail to save about 60 percent. Advertisement touts a large weekly price list and promises lower prices than buying individual items, noting real savings if one purchases from their stores.

Summer reductions on waists and dresses offered

Plaited Waists reduced to second 75. Polka Spot Latine Waists cut to 85c. India Silk Waists drop from 6 to 4.50. All made-up wash dresses for women misses and children offered regardless of cost. Sunday essentials include hair nail and tooth brushes hosiery gloves pocket books and purses at mid summer reductions.

Summer Sale In Linen Department At Market Street Store

UGUS and 1 RACEE promote a summer sale with hemmed All-Linen Huck Towels 12 12s each, German Huck Towels 14c each, unstitched Linen Pillow Cases 1.25 per pair, and a Friday Saturday special on remnants Damask linens and related items at about half regular prices. New Upholstery Department on third floor along with a large Brass and Iron Bedstead display. Located at Market Street window corner Fifth Ave and Market.

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