Union of Unions Urges Engineers to Join Mine Labor Drive
A Massillon district UMWA president Robert Legg calls for extending industrial jurisdiction to hoisting engineers and for eight hour days and better conditions. He appeals for top-hands representation at the next convention and for unity across national district and sub-district officials. A second update reports a Strike Bulletin urging firmness and continued organizing among iron, tin, and steel workers stressing nonviolence and persuasion over threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Legg
East Greenville
Massillon
United Mine Workers of America
Legg
Union of Unions
Amalgamated Association of Diron, Tin and Steel Workers
KE. W. Jones
Shuffer
Mny
Funeral in Youngstown Follows Local Fire Tragedy
Fred N Thompson and G N Porter returned from Youngstown after attending the funeral of Mrs George Wafflie niece of Mr Thompson. Mrs Wafflie died in a 3 am Tuesday fire that destroyed her home in kitchen origin. Porter family also lived in the same house and lost all goods. No further details of Washington visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred. N. Thompson
G. N. Porter
Youngstown
George Waiffie
President McKinley to Visit Cleveland G A R Encampment
Caxton Aug 1 President McKinley accepted an invitation to attend Cleveland for the national G A R encampment set for September 9 to 14. The exact day is not fixed but he will appear on one day. The invitation was presented by General George A Garretson Samuel Mather and professors Ryerson Ritchis and G W Boty.
Ant Invasion Strikes Massillon Trees and Homes
An ant epidemic with red black and wood varieties spreads through Massillon while termites influence damage. Trees die in districts as nests form on limbs resembling caterpillars and crews note fires as the only sure way to end the nests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Massillon
Hamelin
Lutherans enjoy large Canton excursion to Cascade Park
The Cascade park excursion reached the city before 3 PM Wednesday with praise for the Pennsylva nia railway handling. 4000 attendees from about 35 congregations joined the Lutheran Volksfest with crowds at Canton and Louisville for morning stops. Pickpockets marred the day as Rev L F Meyers and L R Riedel reported wallet losses of 25 and 20 dollars respectively amid a weather affected turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascade Park
Pennsylvania Railway Company
Canton
Louisville
Newcastle
L. F. Meyers
L. R. Riedel
Dayton
Pennsylvania
P. Long
L. H. Barry
Senator Hanna Denies Involvement in Strike Efforts
Canton reports Senator Hanna publicly denies involvement in negotiations to end a major steel strike. He states he supports a settlement and is not taking part in discussions, while local civic and political activities flow around county elections and a forthcoming Mahaffey park game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Canton
Oklahoma
Charles F. Stokey
United States
Stokey
Grace Simler
North
McKinley Avenue
Reno
Simler
Deuber-Hampden
H. Boyle
el Reno
Whiting
Clevieland Avenue
Archibald McGregor
George Shawl
Magsillon
Thomas Wilson
oLandiliance
Frank H. Ewing
al Hance
Messrs
McGregor
Wilson
Frank H. Ewin
A. W. Agler
Democratic Acunis Com Leg
Edwin 3. DeFord
Minerva
John H. Hall
Thomas L. Childs
William H. Hoover
Charles A. Kolp
J.C. Welty
Canton-Akron Railway Company
Stark County Commissioners
George W. McGook
Steubenville
Gill McGook
John McSweeney
Wooster
McKinley
McSweeney
Stark County
Mahaffey Park
M. A. Hanna
Tam
Railroad chiefs tour Lorain for B&O inspection
A private car arrived with President Loree and key B&O officials for an inspection of the Lorain line and new acquisitions. They discussed transportation, harbor work, and potential changes with C L & W President Woodford, signaling upcoming improvements for Lorain and the railroad system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loree
Lerain
Cleveland Plain Dealer
L . Loree
G. L. Potter
L. G. Ifoar
TL. J. Foley
P.M. Graham
J. N. Barr
Silicate Company Sold to Philadelphia Quartz Company
The Star Silicate Company's plant and business in West Walnut Street were sold Wednesday to the Philadelphia Quartz Company. The business will continue and may expand later. Star Silicate was organized over a year ago with Henry Shriver as president and George Shriver as secretary and treasurer. stockholders included J C Corns, Daniel Stoehr, and Charles Shriver. Silicate from the factory is chiefly used in soap manufacture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Quartz Company
Star Silicate Company
West Walout ‘Street
Henry Shriver
George Shriver
J. C. Corns
Daniel Stoehr
Charles Shriver
Miners Seek Check System Pay Based on Car Weight
John Morgan of North Lawrence presents a request to Massillon Coal Mining Co to adopt a check system for Klondike mine workers. The plan would pay full car weight as coal leaves the room, addressing losses from damaged or unloaded coal. The union notes prior talks of strikes and urges officials to handle disputes with operators without halting work. Shoemakers fail to organize. Hernan BR hints and a few join the national union, weakening the local organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Morgan
North Lawrence
United Mine Workers of America
W. d. Mullins
Massillon Coal Mining Company
Klondike Works
Mr. Morgan
Klondike
National Union
Loval
Navarre Fire Department Marks Twenty Fifth Anniversary
Navarre Laddies celebrated the twenty fifth anniversary of the Navarre fire department in the marble works rink. Chief Burkle and Mayor Wise attended with thirty Massillon firemen as guests. Emil Converse welcomed the group and Wise spoke and sang, followed by speeches, a large feast, and hours of dancing as wagons carried Massillon volunteers to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navarre Fire Department
Navarre Laddies
Marble Works
Massillon
Burkle
Mayor Wise
Emil Converse
Warwick
Massillon Boys
Wanted as a witness in pension inquiry for J Wellington Leonard
City authorities search for J Wellington Leonard sought as a witness in a pension case. Leonard, once involved in Massillon journalism, may be misidentified with another Leonard in the area. He served in the Spanish American War. Also advertises Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with claims of permanent relief and stomach rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wellington Leonard
Department
Leonard
Massillon
W. Cupples
Tremont Street
Rider & Snyder
East Main Street
Heal a Hurt With Banner Salve And Trio Oil
Advertisement promoting Banner Salve as a universal healer for cuts wounds sores and skin diseases. It markets Dr Thomas’ Heleetro Oil as essential for bruises sprains stings and pains with a bold claim of monarch over pain and no substitutes from Rider & Snyier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wn. Finn
Lima
Rider & Snyder
Rider
Dr. Thomas
Monarch
Executives Hold Final Chance on Last Year’s Terms
Amalgamated Association negotiators meet with J P Morgan and Dawkins as pressure mounts to return to last year’s terms at the Wellsville mill. The executive committee is given until four this afternoon to accept Morgan’s proposal to resume work at prior season rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellsville
A& Woman
Reid
American Cimpany
Amalgamated Association
J. P. Morgan
Seale
No More Conferences Over Steel Proposal Says Union
One Amalgamated Association member stated the United States Steel Corporation’s proposal would not be accepted and no further talks would occur unless requested by the steel company. Union leaders expect to depart for Pittsburgh Sunday morning. MEET IN NEW YORK
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Amalgamated Association
United States Steel Corporation
Steel Corporation
Amalgamated
Pittsburg
Final Settlement Sought at Today's Conference
Pittsburg Aug 3 The shift of talks from Pittsburg to New York is seen as a good omen and likely to yield a final and conclusive result. At Wellsville a confrontation near a boarding house used by non union workers led to several shots fired with no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsscurg
Pittsburg
New York
Wellsville
Weo
Strike Rumors Roil McKeesport as Mills May Walk Out
Rumors spread in McKeesport on August 3 that the National Tube Company plants Boston iron and steel works and National rolling mill could be called out. Organizers from Pittsburgh were said to plan arrival to complete union drive. If true 8 000 to 10 000 workers would be affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesport
National Rolling Mill
Boston Iron and Steel Works
National Tube Company
Pittsburg
Woman defies strikers at Wellsville boarding house
Aug. 3. Mrs. Phillips, owner of a Wellsville boarding house hit by strikers, armed herself and escorted non union guests and her husband to the mill with loaded revolvers. She challenged the strikers, routed the crowd on leaving, and said she would have many arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellsville
San Francisco Strike Faces Municipal Mediation
Labor leaders and the municipal league failed to act in time as talks continued. Mayor Phelan expects a settlement before Monday. Japanese waterfront workers and the Coptic Chinese crew faced restrictions from federal authorities amid exclusion protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Municipal League
Phelan
James R. Dunn
Taylor
Powderly
Non-Union Struggle Over New Mill Workers at Wellsville Plant
In Wellsville Ohio the American Sheet Steel Company brings nine new workers from Scottdale Pennsylvania into the mill, with strikers barred from entry. Civil Engineer H H Thompson oversees the entry as a tense standoff prompts mayoral intervention to protect a machinist. Fourteen skilled mill workers from Scranton arrive to work the Wellsville rolling mill, boosting capacity and hinting at more layoffs or transfers if demand continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wersville, G
Wellsville
American Sheet Steel Company
The
Steel Trust
Scottdale
East Liverpool
H. H. Thompson
Steel Company
A. P. Dennis
David Ammian
Brooklyn
Min
Scurripaale
Imported Negroes In Cleveland Mills Spark Labor Movement
The steel combine reportedly brings hundreds of African American workers to Cleveland from Pittsburgh and nearby Pennsylvania iron centers to supplant white labor. A colored agent allegedly coordinates recruitment, housing, and relocation of iron workers from Alabama Tennessee toward northern mills, with plans to concentrate workers at multiple sites during the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Big Steel Combine
Newburg
Pittsburg
Homestead
Pennsylvania
Steel Corporation
South
Alabama
Tennessee
Will Support Strikers Amalgamated Union Battle
President Gumpers of the American Federation of Labor pledges support to the Amalgamated Association in its steel workers strike. The AFL circular asserts union solidarity and rights, while the AFL-CIO magazine notes the dispute over unionizing non union mills and wage scales within trust operated plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gumpers
American Federation of Labor
Amalgamated Association
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
American Federationist
Oti
British evacuation date set for Pekin August 15
Under secretary Lori Cranborne told the House of Commons the Pekin evacuation by British troops is fixed for August 15 with a possible short extension. Evacuations in other Chinese areas depend on circumstances.
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President Legg
Chas
W.appie
Tremont St
Main St
Oscar Bowman
Lebanon
Foley
S. Rider & Snyder
Doan
ENT
P.ckpockets
Daniel Bantz
Otterville
DeWitt
DeWitt’s
W. ‘Tremont Street
News OF Canton
Weather Observer
Nasise
Klondike Mine
Navarre
Pension Bureau
Morgan
Dawkins
American Vin Pilate Company
McKeesport Tube
Federation of Labor
Pekin
C. Buck
Beirne, Ark
Chas. W. Cupples
West Tremont Street
Rider i Snyder
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