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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1892
Page
14
In Homestead the Amalgamated Association meets to decide if the Carnegie Company will reopen its mills for union members. Officials register applicants while fear of layoffs and blacklists looms, as many workers fear months of unemployment and reduced wages.
A sparse attendance of about 300 heard whether the mill would open. Key speeches by Carney and Lynch indicated many still preferred remaining closed. Chairman Thomas Crawford resigned as Advisory Board head to join Uniontown’s Columbia Iron Works as a roller.
At a hearing before Commissioner Beal on city assessment appeals, witnesses questioned the Murdock Fifth Avenue Forbes Street property value and classification. Testimony reviewed rural agricultural classifications, neighboring Schenley and Boquet Street parcels, and prior sale prices. hearing adjourned to continue tomorrow.
Mayor Gourley agrees to postpone orders to close disorderly houses for two weeks while Police Superintendent O Mara and three new secret service detectives review enforcement. The detectives admit failure to prove liquor sales yet the mayor suspects ongoing illegal activity. If no action by deadline, closures may extend through his term.
Fire Chief Scott of Millvale compliments the Millses and Chief W Scott after a Friday blaze at Bauerlein's brewery in Shaler township. They say no Brewers were in danger and the Millvale volunteers, aided by brewing company streams, nearly extinguished the fire before Pittsburgh and Allegheny units arrived.
F B Everson of Elba Iron Works acting for James May filed charges against ex police officer John Coslett for felonious assault and battery and concealed weapon. A mill disturbance Thursday night led May to intervene. Coslett allegedly struck May with a club and drew a revolver threatening to kill. Coslett jailed in default of 2000 bail for hearing next Monday.
John Becker seeks to transfer his license to Campbell and Galvig. Judge McClung finds the sale bona fide but demands a satisfactory explanation for a messenger claim that Judge Kennedy approved the transfer. Kennedy denies the claim and transfer may be refused without a clear answer.
George Metner a flint glass worker was moved from the Poor Farm to Mercy Hospital by his brother yesterday Metner is in the last stages of consumption The brother was away when he learned of Georges condition and then took charge of him
Fred Givinner of Allegheny grants the Chicago Club of Manchester the right to pitch tents on his 49 acre tract 444 miles from the grounds at the World’s Fair. The club membership is limited to 50 and will camp four weeks on the grounds.
The last of the liens against delinquents assessed for the Thirty third street sewer were filed yesterday. Altogether 752 liens have been filed for this improvement out of a total of 6 000 properties assessed.
Inspector Robert D. Layton speaking from Ellis Island describes winning verdicts against Belgian glass workers accused of illegal importation. He notes three rulings, a later reversal, and Belgian government pressure as authorities decide whether to keep or repatriate the 30 workers aboard the Friesland while legal actions continue.
Pittsburg wire works at Braddock halted yesterday as motive patterns were furnished. A broken rod flew across the mill narrowly missing workers. No injuries reported. Operations to resume next week.
Pay day brings full wages at Elba Iron Works as manager Everson predicts a halt to local strikes following the Homestead settlement. He notes applicants from Homestead but says mills are full and old workers may not return. Strikers hold a $1500 benefit ball in Flannery’s Hall and praise leaders Collett and Battles with gifts.
George W. Miller, 42, former Water Assessments chief in Pittsburg, is reappointed by President Harrison to be Internal Revenue Collector for the Pittsburg district. The appointment follows a late Senate delay and ties to Republican leaders, with Miller set to assume duties once notified. He has 12 children, a background in railroad service, and strong political skill despite past opposition from Senator Quay.
Officials gave little comment on the Homestead break while hoping to keep a foothold in the dispute. Weihe and Garland spoke in Youngstown about forming the National Association of Iron and Steel Workers, an offshoot aimed at finishers only, with one local lodge already established.
The Rivermen debate Major Stickney’s dike experiment as miners’ coal strike drags on. A committee traveled to Washington to appeal for plan changes while operators vow to resist and push for importing workers. The sector remains tense with no quick end in sight.
A McKeesport dispatch reports miners along the river plan to end the strike next week after a meeting. Homestead’s break prompts many to return to work at the same river rate as railroad mines, a half cent per bushel lower than before. About 5,000 miners have been idle for two months as winter and high water approach.
Friendship Lodge No 1 of Pennsylvania was instituted on the Southside at Twenty first and Carson streets. Officers elected include President Robert M. Erskine, Vice President David L. Lewis, Recording Secretary William T. Owen, Financial Secretary M. F. Coates, Treasurer Edward Coates, Guard William Harmony, Guide John N. Shelton, Trustees Wallace Cready, William Seager, H. J. Langhran.
H W Oliver denied reports of negotiating for a new plant at New Castle stating there is no truth in the report and that they have ample steel and no need for a new facility.
At about 7 o clock last night James Shifler heard distress cries from the river beneath the Ninth street bridge. He pulled a man from the water with a plank and summoned a patrol wagon. The rescued man, calling himself S. J. Bailey of Buffalo, spoke little and gave conflicting timings of his fall, with railroad tickets suggesting Verona as his home.
The piece discusses decorators seeking replication of old master works in glass with permanent color. It cites G Rockwood of New York claiming a new invention to accomplish this. Doubts remain about whether he is the true inventor and notes questions about prior claims in 1886. The text then abruptly shifts to mention a piston in a new triple engine.
Allegheny officials denounce Pittsburg charities for sending smallpox patient Charles Probert to the pest-house before examination. Dr Maloney says the patient is precarious yet may recover with care. Major McLaughlie warns against epidemic risk and orders thorough disinfection and school precautions citywide.
Prof. Hugo Blanck submitted a written analysis to Colonel W. D. Moore on Gamble Weir’s stomach. The report’s presentation is deferred to next Tuesday and is not expected to affect the larceny suit against Mrs. M and James McIntosh scheduled for tomorrow. The defense seeks a postponement and Colonel Moore fell ill, could be unable to attend court.
Pianos and organs offered for sale at 09 Fifth Avenue by Lechner & SenoxunaEnner. Featured brands include Kranich & Bach Emerson and Starr pianos with emphasis on quality, price, and favorable terms. A fine selection is on hand for consumers.
A local storefront advertises all wool cassimer and worsted pants at 65 cents a pair, claiming values from 30 to 60 cents elsewhere and inviting early shoppers. Thornton Bros and Saltz store names appear with street corners in Smithfield, Diamond streets, and Federal 81.
Auctioneers Lechner and Schoenberger announce sale of renowned Kranich and Bach piano with Emer son and Starr brand inscribed. Sale aims to accommodate buyers with flexible terms and reasonable conditions.
A county Prison Board meeting moved 50000 from the liquor license fund to the workhouse managers. The balance now stands at 109556 03, and once exhausted, county residents may face new taxes for workhouse support.
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