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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1892
Page
6
An aggregated fragment from a 19th century newspaper page covers Homestead labor tensions, political commentary, and community notices. It discusses Governor Pattison’s cautious militia stance, Pinkerton influence, and worker conditions, plus satirical notes on local ads and a pineapple ether preservation piece. The text reflects era politics, social unrest, and mixed local items.
Strikers and Carnegie Steel Company face a standoff as guards and watchmen stay on site while workers fear a second raid. Leaders say they will resist any armed move and hope for a settlement without militia intervention. Pinkerton and ammunition movements are reported, with officials denying fortifications at the mill.
At Pittsburg three innings were pitched by Will Thompson before Baldwin relieved him as 3,250 attended. Pittsburg 2 Brooklyn 7, hits 6, errors 2. Louisville beat Baltimore 7 to 1 in front of 1,167, Stratton and Foreman on the mound. Chicago hosted the Colts, Canavan's fielding key, Anson’s foul in a notable moment, attendance 3,100. Cleveland swept Phillies in two games, 7-5 and 1-0, 4,100 on hand. St Louis defeated Washington, 1-0, with 2 and 10 hits respectively, 2 and 1 errors. Umpires listed as Mitchell and Gaffney. Other items include court actions in Farmont, and a bridge collision near Lindisville with light injuries. Weather mild.
Reports from Chicago indicate a drive to form military units from labor organizations to combat Pinkertons during strikes and lockouts. Secretary Burns of the Building Trades Council says a state charter will be sought. he declined comment on sending forces to Homestead. Nearby, Sheriff McCleary in Pittsburgh area says no posse will be formed for Homestead, awaiting developments and citing inability to recruit deputies.
A report notes that the Sharif of Al County, aided by twelve stalwarts and a Pinkerton captain with three hundred men, failed to suppress three thousand armed rioters. The passage adds that a private secretary to ex president Cleveland, O'Brien, will assume duties at Gray Gables after Harvard graduation in 1391.
GEO. E. STIFEL & CO. advertise Ladies' Blazer Suits and Shirt Waists in outing cloth and fancy flannels China India and Wash Silks Charlies and Light Dress Fabrics Ladies' Muslin Underwear and related apparel items offered through the retailer.
GEO. F. STIFEL & CO advertises tempting bargains on summer dress fabrics. One lot offers 30 pieces plain and fancy dress goods in late shades at 15 cents, down from 25. Another lot features 22 pieces in latest shades at 25 cents, marked down from 35 and 46. India Silks priced at 62 1 4 cents, value $1.00.
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