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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1892
Page
5
Carnegies and Amalgamated workers face a likely walkout as unions prepare for a clash over scale terms. Pinkerton agents are escorted from town after discovery and foreigners vow to stick with the union, with American leaders appointed to command six labor squads.
The Mahoning Valley Iron Company and Cartwright, McCurdy and Company refused to sign the new Amalgamated scale adopted by the Pittsburg convention. The old scale expires, and mills plan to close Thursday night. Other mills have not yet received the proposal, but are expected to take the same action.
Postmaster McKean returns from Atlantic City and travels to Washington to report yearly business gains for the Pittsburg office The move to first class status raises the postmaster salary by 1000 and the assistant postmaster by about 600 annually The change aligns Pittsburg with New York Chicago Baltimore and Cincinnati in prestige and pay
The Bricklayers' Union No. 2 will hold a special meeting Friday evening for officer elections. Officials deny it aims to declare the long strike led by When Special O'Brien, noting only about 40 bricklayers are on strike benefit, the rest are at work.
Buckeye Glass Works Martin's Ferry Crystal Glass Works Bridgeport Bottle Works and Lantern Globe Works and other window glass plants will shut down this week due to the fire.
A coal miner Cyprien Verner fatally shoots his elder brother August Verner after jealousy sparks a riot at Midway. He says a dream directed the murder and resists arrest, while August’s wife recalls a troubled past and the couple’s quiet life tainted by violence. August lies dying as Verner is jailed for trial.
A small Rankin borough riot followed a suspected affair at Lewis Miller’s boarding house. Miller attempted suicide by stepping before a train. bystanders John Black and George Fall pulled him clear. Black, Mrs Miller, and Aufdemwitz clashed as a chair and iron bar left injuries. Five combatants were hurt. Aufdemwitz detained on two counts of aggravated assault and battery. Fall also injured.
Local freight committees met at the Erie office on Wood Street to review rumors that the Wheeling and Lake Erie had reduced west bound iron rates from Wheeling to Chicago and other Western points. Agents adjourned to confirm the cut, noting Wheeling argues proximity to Western markets justifies the lower price. Cleveland agents Sam P. Shane, George F. McKay, and W. H. Smith attended.
The Holy Family portion of Latrobe plans a Fourth of July picnic at Idlewild Parks on the Ligonier Valley Hart road. The event promises the grandest affair of the season with first class music, a variety of amusements, and meals including dinner and supper along with refreshments.
Central Board of Education abandons publishing student names for Pittsburg High School admissions and returns to a numbered system to avoid jealousy and dispute. Secretaries cite harmony and minimize humiliation. some members defend names while others favor continuing exams. 556 pupils were examined with 523 eligible for reexamination and 21 failing entirely. full name lists not disclosed this year.
County Commissioners disposed of 211 dollars of stolen goods at public auction in the Sheriff’s salesroom. The items were recovered from the homes of Mrs. Phoebe Collins Susie Dunseath and Thomas Wilson near McKeesport. Some items fetched high prices while many were worth little as bidders crowded the sale.
Advertises investing before the World’s Fair with a free illustrated book titled The Way to Win. Readers are invited to send their name and address to James and Robert L. McElroy at the Chamber of Commerce in Chicago.
The C. Co. C. Clothiers announce a quick sale of two tables of men get up with a near free distribution claim. Today only, with a large stock of mixed brown suits, cassimere suits, worsteds, insacks and cutaways at prices far below typical auctions. Corner Grant and Diamond streets in Pittsburg.
Atlantic City reports the Pennsylvania Railroad will run its first special seashore excursion on Thursday July 7 1832. A morning 8 50 departure offers day coaches and Pullman palace cars with 19 day ticket validity and a $10 round trip from Pittsburg. Low rates from key stations apply with Atlantic City Cape May Sea Isle City or Ocean City options. Parlor car seats and berths may be reserved at 110 Fifth Avenue office.
A short notice lists capital figures at 401 Bmithfield Street and 66 Fourth avenue with surplus and deposit details. It warns travelers to store valuables in Farmers' Deposit National Bank vaults for protection. An advertisement promotes De Witt's Little Early Risers pills as a remedy for various ailments.
The twenty fourth annual turnfest opened with visiting delegations from Johnstown Wheeling Steubenville McKeesport and others arriving for entertainment and turning contests. A reception parade and flag decorations marked the opening events as about 800 participants joined the Southside Turner societies.
Two cases alleging conspiracy by Builders' Exchange members were heard before Alderman Means. Bail was set at 1000 dollars in two cases, while the third case had testimony finished and a ruling to come next Tuesday. Witnesses testified about refused material and hindered work on local projects. Attorneys Porter and Fitzsimmons questioned witnesses for the solicitor or walking delegate. none knew him.
Henry C Kohler eloped from Germany with his sweetheart and married in America. They lived in Pittsburg. Four months ago Mrs Kohler inherited 800 dollars. He drew the bank book under the pretense of fixing it and vanished. The Department of Charities sent his wife and two children to Cleveland where she has relatives.
Local store announces a final clearing sale of summer goods with unusually low prices. The notice emphasizes unprecedented reductions and urges shoppers to take advantage of the event during this season.
Announcement states every item must be sold before the new building opens. Details to come next month with daily store visits urged. Bargains promised to surpass previous offerings in the cities and surrounding countryside.
One lot of imported genuine Scotch Cheviots, 50 inches wide, in tan and gray effects, finest goods made, at reduced price today.
In the Dress Goods Department yard goods cost more than twice this figure to land in the country. Salesmen urge customers to ask to see them as they are a bargain and likely to sell out before day’s end.
A yard sale advertises 27 inch fancy printed light colored India silks and Black Silk Grenadines in assorted styles all greatly discounted. Black Figured India Silks drop to 50 cents a yard and single printed India silks fall to 1.50 a yard. Seasonal best picks and top bargains promoted with call to buy now.
A supplier announces 5000 yards of Smiths Moquette at standard selling ranges of $1.25 to $1.50 per yard. The offer sets a price of $1 per yard, promising significant savings for buyers and indicating broad market availability.
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