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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1892
Page
6
Lawrenceville strikers struggle with disorganization and internal splits after last Saturday’s meeting. Some seek old positions and long for a return to work while others push to keep the strike. Reports on Homestead and Beaver Falls influence mood, but officials deny rumors of a new strike.
District Attorney Burleigh and defense counsel agree no Homestead murder cases will be heard this year. The next trial, likely in early January, may feature different judges and less fervent courtroom rhetoric as defenses adjust to a new procedure.
Ex-President William Weihe of the Amalgamated Association declares he will not seek the presidency of the American Federation of Labor at the Philadelphia convention. He dismisses the rumor as untrue and declines to discuss his own plans or Gompers' reelection prospects.
Secretary Tilley of the Coal Exchange notes favorable reports from mines during the river strike. He cites two mines with about 100 workers and five more with 25 to 3 workers each, producing 5 000 to 30 600 bushels daily. Officials deny concessions, saying the movement is fading. Coal shipments on the Kanawha district show limited activity as operators remain firm.
The report notes a rise in shipments as commodities move into Southern markets with about 6,000,000 bushels routed for sale, signaling a significant level of commerce and demand.
The bail hearing for Hugh Ross on a murder charge was postponed to Thursday at the Commonwealth's request. W. J. Brennen sought bail for ex-Burgess McLuckie and Ross. Breck for the Carnegies resisted, aiming to bring key witnesses from Cincinnati and Chicago. Both McLuckie and Ross posted $10,000 bail on treason, but Ross remains jailed until 1 o'clock Thursday. Oliver Murphy and Captain O. C. Coon posted McLuckie’s bond, leaving total bail at $22,000 in related cases.
Elba Iron Works strikers refuse to reopen the mill over signing the scale. A first vote produced five returning to work, leaving the majority opposed. Despite material output, many men have left for other jobs, leaving the plant notably decimated.
A Youngstown dispatch reports President Garland of the Amalgamated Association District Vice President Williams and other leaders met with the Mooning Valley Iron Company and James H. Nuttfor a confidential session to settle the plate mill dispute. No agreement was reached by late night.
Commissioner Beal heard appeals from city assessments for properties on Murray and Squirrel Hill in Shadyside. Evidence showed J B Phillips two acres valued at 915 county vs 3494 city. Phebe Phillips 30 000 county reduced to 25 000 vs 104 450 city. J B Phillips frontage and land quality discussed. other appeals centered on classification rural versus agricultural and built-up status with modest reductions.
The Sabbath Association of Western Pennsylvania held its first annual convention at North Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church. Highlights include speeches by Rev W H McMillan Rev J A Story Rev H Pullman and others urging stronger Sabbath observance and opposition to Sunday observations. Officers elected and 178 members from 33 cities enrolled.
P C Senoryeck and Son at 71 Liberty Avenue advertise gifts that are useful and ornamental. They promote a fine selection of pianos and organs for the trade with an emphasis on honest pricing. Also referenced are Mutios and Horns at 77 Fifth Avenue.
The United Presbyterian Social Union, formed weeks ago for lay members of the church, held its first banquet with about 30 guests at a reception preceding the meal. Officers include President Colonel R. E. Stewart and Treasurer J. B. Fraser. 93 members are pledged, with a goal of 150 after the banquet.
The Supreme Lodge of the Order of Solon met at Post No 3 Hall on Fourth avenue in a two session meeting. Forty of forty five members attended the annual gathering the highest attendance in the lodge history. Reports were read and approved while an auditing committee’s findings on Treasurer Godfrey and other officials were laid on the table.
The Wednesday service at North Presbyterian Church in Allegheny will feature Rev. Jacob Freshman of New York discussing The Hebrew Question. Freshman, a Hebrew Christian Church pastor, is described as a compelling speaker and figures to provide a pointed address. Alfred Bengal, an Englishman bound for Denver, owns a quarter share in an idle silver mine and comments on the election outcomes for his countrymen and the Democrats' success.
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