British payor tariff like ours debated by English steel men
John Hodge, secretary of the British Steel Smelters' Amalgamated Association, toured American mills for three weeks, assessing the Talbot process at Pencoyd Iron Works and open hearth methods. He praised U S coal, ore, and freights, urged reciprocity tariffs, and noted English workers gaining homes via employer loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hodge
British Steel Smelters’ Amalgamated Association
Manchester
England
Cunard
Campania
Talbot
Pencoyd
American Bridge Company
Hodge
Philadelphia
Mr. Hodge
Pittsburg
Carnegie
Homestead
Duquesne
Newcastle
United States
Great Britain
America
Steel Company of
Scotland
Labor trust eyed to unite all maritime unions
A prominent maritime union member says a new federation may merge all boat industry labor, from captains to dock workers, forming a labor trust to shield wages and coordinate grievances. The Longshoremen's Union, with 100000 members, is seen as the base, aiming to align every branch within a year if inter-class prejudice fades.
Pressmen's Union Convention Sets June Washington Meeting
The International Printing Pressmen's and Assistants' Union holds its annual convention in Washington DC from June 17 to 21 with Philadelphia members attending. James E. Callery will represent the local union as a delegate, and key topics include arbitration agreement referendum and apprentice training reforms for pressmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Printing Pressmen's and Assistants’ Union
Washington, D. C
Philadelphia
James E. Callery
International Typographical Union
Peppeems Trades Unions
Ameriewspaper Publishers’ Association
Feeders
Paper Makers End Holyoke Strike In Favor Of Workers
Watertown New York notes the United Brotherhood of Paper Makers reports the Holyoke Massachusetts strike is off. Three thousand workers gain a 65 hour week and higher wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
WN. Y.Y
United Brotherhood of Paper Makers of America
Holyoke
Mass
Wages Dispute to be Arbitrated in Chicago
Chicago workers in the molders and foundry sector vote to submit the wage dispute sparking a potential strike of 2,400 molders to the National Joint Arbitration Board for resolution. The move follows widening industrial tensions and aims to avert disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Miolders
Arbt
Union Board Sets Chicago Meeting for Wage Scale Dispute
The labor board of the two bodies will convene in Chicago on June 24 to decide on a wage dispute. The union demands a minimum daily pay of 3 dollars, up from the current rate of 2.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Injunction Against Strikers in York Manufacturing Case
Judge Stewart extends the temporary injunction against picketing at York Manufacturing Company. The order, issued June 6, prohibits organized picketing at the shop and railroad stations by Lodge No. 243 of the National Association of Machinists and the Iron Moulders' Union No. 33, with further defendants named. The strikers plan to appeal to the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil.adelphia Times
York
Stewart
York Manufacturing Company
Lodge No. 243
The
National Association of Machinists
Iron Moulders’ Union of North America
No. 33
Supreme Court
Wage scale talks opened between steel trust and workers
The first wage conference between Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers representatives and the steel trust will meet in Cleveland Ohio on Tuesday. The union will present a demand for a five cent paddling rate on a one cent card rate, a policy approved at Milwaukee. No settlement is expected yet but a path to adjustment is set. The union says mills in the region are being organized, with new lodges in Scranton and Wilmington Del starting strong memberships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steel Trust
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Cleveland
Ohio
Milwaukee
T. J. Shaffer
Amalgamated Association
Scranton
Wilmington
Del
Labor Day Plans By United Labor League and Allied Trades
The United Labor League and the Council of the Allied Building Trades will again collaborate for Labor Day in September. A joint committee is handling arrangements with tickets printed for distribution next week. A morning street parade will include unions from both organizations and the United German Trades, with over ten thousand expected to participate. A sports program with two baseball games and a tug of war is planned, and fifty thousand people are expected at Washington Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Labor League
Council of the Allied Building Trades
United German Trades
Washington Park
Superintendent Favors Arbitration in Strike End
James B. Stirling superintendent of the Harlan and Hollingsworth foundry says arbitration is the proper path to settle labor troubles in a letter released today He states he spoke as an individual not as a company officer and urged the plan to the strikers business agent promising to press for company acceptance if workers return to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
James 8. Stirling
Harlan & Hollingsworth Company
Stirling
Campbell
Labor notes on unions and wages across several states
A July 1 wage increase is planned for the House smiths union and discussions continue at Independent Window Glass Company with L A No 300. AFL and Knights push re enactment of Chinese exclusion. Foresters enforce Allied Printing Trades labels. Vulcanite Paving workers consider organizing after wage cuts. Electricians’ trolley strike averted with 25 cent daily raise and nine hour day. Trades Assembly censures Lycoming county for non union printing. Dannenbaum outing at Glenside proceeds despite weather. Allied Building Trades Council thanks United Labor League for $20 aid against injunction. Iron Workers mull extra business agent. six month officer terms planned. Journeymen Tailors vote for international officers. Lennon favored. Amalgamated House Painters excursion June 22 with many tickets sold. Judge Baker upholds Nebraska female labor limit of sixty hours per week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allied Building Trades Council
United Labor League
Pennsylvania and New York chess match proposed by correspondence
A planned PA and NY team match envisions 50 to 100 or more players. The event centers on correspondence chess with William Jacob Ferris leading the Pennsylvania side. The piece describes Lasker style tactics and a noted endgame solution by Lasker and Reichhelm, alongside the prominence of Mrs. W. J. Baird in composing problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
New York
William Jacob Ferris
Cheater
Brill Wins Infringement Suit Over Truck Patents
Judge McPherson ruled for John A Brill in the case Brill versus Delaware County and Philadelphia Electric Railway Company alleging infringement of patented electric railway truck improvements, specifically the Maximum traction truck. The decision allocates three fourths of the costs to Brill and one fourth to the defendants.
Philadelphia man declared voluntary bankrupt in federal court
Dennis J. Hogan of Philadelphia, individually and as member of the former Hogan & Gilman firm, was yesterday adjudged a voluntary bankrupt in U S District Court. Liabilities totaled 1771.16 with assets of 515.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis J. Hogan
Hogan & Gilman
Philadelphia
United States District Court
Bala Golf Club fights branch railroad plan near hospital grounds
Common Pleas Court No 3 heard Bala Golf Club’s answer to Christ Church Hospital trustees seeking a permanent injunction blocking a contractor’s plan to build a 400 foot branch railroad across the club’s fields at Bala station. Judge McMichael granted a preliminary injunction pending full hearing. The clubs argues siding material aids hospital funds and speeds Belmont filtration plant construction, with removal after project completion. The Pennsylvania Railroad and Schuylkill and Juniata Railroad deny knowledge or interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Bala Golf Club
Trustees of
Christ Church Hospital
Daniel J. McNichol
Bala Station
McMichael
McNichol
City Avenue
Conshohocken Avenue
Belmont
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Schuylkill and Juniata Railroad Company
Lodge Sued for Death Benefit Payment
Palmira Spadoni as administrator of Jacob Milosivich’s estate filed a bill in equity against the officers of Lodge No. 288 of the National Slo vonic Society to compel payment of $600 death benefit to Milosivich’s heirs. No reason given for the lodge’s refusal after proofs of death were submitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmira Spadoni
Jacob L. Milosivich
Lodge No. 288
National Slavonic Society of the
United States of America
Milosevich
Weaver-Hirsh Co Attaches West Pulverizing Firm in Common Pleas
The Weaver-Hirsh Company issued a foreign attachment against A. Lincoln West trading as West Pulverizing Machine Co in Common Pleas Court. Ball fixed at 1349.24 dollars, Bonneville Cement Co summoned as garnishee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver-Hirsh Company
A. Lincoln West
The
West Pulverizing Machine Company
Common Pleas Court
Bonneville Cement Company
Judgments Entered in Common Pleas Court Across Wide Range
The Common Pleas Court yesterday entered judgments in multiple cases. Settlements include Hatfield & Wieniawa vs Honey Taylor & Co for 513.16 and Shuck & Seibert vs Gottlieb Kaufman for 722.50. other entries name Agnes MacBride James Judge executors and estates, D Appleton & Co vs Joseph Hoffman for 133.88, and Schuck & Seibert vs Charles Baebr for 321. A note on loads of judgments dated various insts appears with terms including five years, three months, and installments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Hatfield & Wien
Honey. Taylor
Aay Taylor & Co
de Shuck & Seibert
Gottlieb Kaufman
Guy King
Agnes MacBride
James Judge
William
D. Appleton & Co
Joseph Hoffman
Schuck & Seibert
Charles Baebr
Jacob Burner
Phiadelphi and
Reading Railway Company
M. H. Mersegees
Charles Hauber
Hermann, Kuehn
He’ Kellerman, Jr
Jennie
Weitzel Brothers Claim Against McGoldrick for Lumber Furnishing
P Elmer Weitzel and brothers as claimants sue John McGoldrick owner and contractor for lumber furnished for six two story houses on the west side Fifty-firet street between Stiles street and Girard avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Elmer Weitzel and Brothers
John McGoldrick
Court decisions in Common Pleas Court No 3 and 4
On Saturday in Common Pleas Court No 3 the libel cases Bogan vs Bogan Mille vs Mille and Hendrick vs Hendrick were dismissed for insufficient evidence. Court No 4 ordered reargument in the estate matter of Daniel J Morrell, deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas
Bogan
Daniel J. Morrell
Orphans' Court Fling Codicil Thrown Out
Judge Hanna writes in the Orphans' Court ruling the probate of a codicil to William B. Fling who died in 1873 is denied. The petition for appeal disallows the Register to admit to probate an alleged codicil that left $20 000 to Martha W Haydock. The decision holds admission to probate of the codicil erroneous and the finding of the Register reversed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Orphans’ Court
William B. Fling
Martha W. Haydock
Eee
William
Sinkler
G. Pile
Florence
Sheetz
Alleged Embezzler Declared Insane In Cleveland Case
Archibald McLaren former national treasurer of the Order of Royal Scottish Clans was indicted for embezzling funds and declared insane by a jury in Cleveland on June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Archibald McLaren
The
Order of Royal Scottish Clans
Orphans Court appoints guardians for several minors
The Orphans Court yesterday appointed guardians for the Rush minors and Betzold minors James E Betzold G B Middleton Alvarenga minors Thomas W Jopson Beamer minors Roger B Jones Fleming minors James H Chapman Charles D Sanford a winer ne a of Tillie Eisman Hiram J Sullivan Harry Coleman Nathans. Judge Ferguson filed an adjudication in the Orphans Court to the estate of Mery Lavery who to her will made serious
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
James E. Betzold
Rush
Betzold
G. B. Middleton
Alvarenga
Thomas W. Jopson
Beamer
Roger B. Jones
Fleming
James H. Chapman
Charles D. Sanford
Tillie Eisman
Hiram J . Sullivan
Harry Coleman
Nathans
Ferguson
Mery Lavery
Bequests Reported In March 1900 Distribution
Private and charitable bequests accounted for at deaths in March 1900. The inventory shows pecuniary legacies totaling 3063.77 dollars. The residue of 12079.35 dollars was divided into four equal shares awarded to St. John's Orphan Asylum Little Sisters of the Poor of Germantown Little Sisters of the Poor Eighteenth and Jefferson streets and Little Sisters of the Poor Richmond VA.
Register of Wills Admits John O Neill Will in Probate
Singer admitted to probate yesterday for John O Neill will estate valued at $20,000 with $500 to Rev Edmund Prendergast for Masses $1,500 to Edward J Brophy and $1,000 to Catharine Brophy remainder to widow and adopted daughter Other estates probated include Susan H Swayne William Berkheiser Henry Wiechmann Thomas J Kerns Mary A L Hopper Letters of administration granted on several estates Inventories list values for William H Abbott Oscar G Sands John Abbott Charles McIlhenny Phoebe A Hollis Charles Otterson James Otterson Stevenson D Large
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register of
Singer
John O'Neilll
Edmund F. Prendergast
Edward J. Brophy
Catharine 8
Oscar G. Sands
John Abbott
Charles McIlhenny
Phoebe A. Hollis
Charles 8. Otterson
James Otterson
Stevenson D. Large
Summer adjournment planned for Criminal Courts pending Loper trial
Preparations for the annual summer adjournment of the Criminal courts hinge on the Richard F. Loper trial before Judge Martin in room 676. Depending on its end date, prison cases will shift between rooms 646 and 676 with adjournments set for June 28 September 2 and August 5. There are 122 prisoners in Moyamensing awaiting trial, expected to drop before recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard F. Loper
Martin
Stevenson
Court 646
Loper
Moyamensing
Jury panel list and trial notices in Criminal Court
The Lopez trial resumes before Judge Martin in Criminal Court room 676 with jurors recalled for the term. Prison cases move to room 646 before Judge Stevenson. A list of forty eight jurors includes Willard Barcus and John Bell among others. six individuals could not be located by the Sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard F. Lopez
Martin
Stevenson
Willard FE. Barcus
South Eighth Street
John Bell
Reed Street
Joseph Bell
Gay Street
Thomas C. Benner
Germantown Avenue
Thomas Black
Salmon Street
Charles B. Blett
South Thirteenth Street
Earward Callahan
North Seventh Street
James Carr, Jr
Mercy Street
Joseph Christoldi
Kater
William Clark
Spring Garden Retreat
Charles Coburn
Beach Street
Robert Craig
Thorn Street
J. Harold Edwards
al Street
A. F. Eggert
North Sixteenth Street
T. Elwood Fulmer
North Thirteenth Street
Thomas Gafney
Chester Avenue
Isaac Godscalk
Diamond Street
Sweeet Gross
Lusvanna Avenue
William M. Hance
Bolton Street
Harper
Wallace Street
Id. Tir
Poplar Street
John F. Hodges
York Street
Joseph J. Hunter
North Sixtieth Street
John M. Hutchinson
Forty-fir Street
J. Jolley
Herman Kriemer
Frankford Avenue
Daniel Lennel, Sr
Bringhurst Street
Jacob Lind
Lee Street
Naeat Courtland Place
Frank McCaffrey
North
Forty-second Street
Harry McPeak
Madden
Front Street
Alex Mair
Tackawanna Street
Charles Muth
Columbia Avenue
Robert Nichols
Bustleton Pike
Jessiah Powell
Montague Street
M. Pugh
Whitby Avenue
Joseph Quinn
Hope Street
Jace Rampmaier
Robert Rea
Dittman Street
William Simpson
Cambria Street
Joseph F. Smith
Kimball Street
Harry A. Staunton
Eighth Street
Thomas H. Sweeting
North Twenty-second Street
William Sydemore
William Walker
Second Street
Fifty five new University Law School graduates admitted to practice
The University Law School graduated fifty five students who were admitted to practice as lawyers at the Court yesterday. A rule was sought in Common Pleas Court for Edward Patton to eject tenants from premises on Cath street. The Catholic congregation of Bustleton petitioned for a trustee with leave to mortgage. Dukes and Schmidt brought suit for Henry Dukes against Robert Johnson in Common Pleas Court No 5 for 221 dollars for leaded glass and related materials used in the new Boys High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Law School
Andrew Quinty
Common Pleas Court
Edward Patton
Cathpees
Bustleton
Common Pleas Court No
Dukes & Schmidt
Henry Dukes
Robert 8. Johnson
New Boys’ High School
District Court to Hear Eviction Warrants and Contract Cases
Warrants for eviction of twenty six non paying tenants will be applied for at Monday's session of the District Court. The docket includes contract disputes such as Blake vs Davis Strawbridge Clothier vs Garrett Vane Shannon Son vs Peacock Fleming vs Fisler New Jersey Trust and Safe Deposit Company vs Carter Armstrong vs Justis Blazius Son vs Davis Briggs vs Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blake
Davis
Strawbridge & Clothier
Garrett
Same Firm
Vane
Shannon & Son
Peacock
Fleming
Fisler
New Jersey Trust and Safe Deposit Company
Carter
Armstrong
Justis
Blazius & Son
Briggs
Martin
Lost on 9 31 train from Overbrook to Philadelphia
A gray golf knit-book with small e liver watch and the mark N M E and several Sr is missing. Finder can call or write 6392 Wood Avenue for a liberal reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overbrook
Philadelphia
Gray
Mark
World leaders applaud dawn of modern sewing machines
The Domes tic Sewing Machine Company markets the light-running Domestics with 1,600,000 in use among dressmakers and offers exchange deals and easy terms. Special factory agent for Wheeler & Wilson and other brands advertises prices from 18 to 125 dollars and a trial by mail. Please send for postal machinist service and note a large inventory of second-hand machines available at 1013 Christian and 5000 Ridge Avenue locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belf
S. M. Company
Chestnut Street
Wheeler & Wilson
Christian
Ion
Kaighn &O
Ridge Avenue
New York
North Eleventh
Dese and Dreifus & Co
Frankford
South Second
Second ST
Buttonwood
Lehigh Avenue
Hutchinson St
N. Hutchinson
Thirteenth
Leigh Ave
Regina
Music Box
Chestnut St
L. Hofman Safe Manufacturing CO
Girard Avenue
New Cathed
Chas. H. Dougherty
N. Juniper St
E. i Roberts
N. Water St
Oxide Battery Co
North Tenth St
KE. T
South Eighth St
11Th
Gregor-Lippincott
Water St
E. T. Roberts
North Front St
Criswell
Laser North
Roberts
Weter St
Personal Goods and Services Ad Highlights Across City
An assorted advertisement listing tar soap for shampooing from a Philadelphia address, hair dressing and manicure services, coin buying, stamp offers, and a suit tailoring offer on weekly payments. It features multiple shops: 3851 Lancaster Avenue, 708 Market St, 2815 Germantown Avenue, and 625-27 E. Girard Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brinker
N - Recond St
Girard Ave
Evans
Wentworth
Lancaster Ave
Wapkins
Lancaster Avenue
Market St
Bledsoe Company
Germantown Avenue
Help Wanted Ads Mix In A Busy Philadelphia Issue
A jumble of classified notices offers sales positions in Pennsylvania and major East Coast cities, factory and trade jobs, machine shop and plumbing posts, and evening work prospects. Several firms advertise openings for machinists, printers, upholsterers, and general labor, with addresses in Philadelphia and nearby areas.
Situations Wanted Listings From a 1920s Paper
Brief classified items show job seekers from Philadelphia areas and nationwide. Entries include a University of Pennsylvania graduate seeking clerical work, a photographer view operator aiming to tour, a sober young man seeking any work, and ads for agents and sales roles with commissions and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
State
Times
Young May
North 7Th St
Also Mentioned on This Page
Manchester Steel
Pressmen’s Convention
International Union
Washington
Billion Dollar Steel Trust
Harlan & Hollingsworth
General Labor Notes
Housesmiths’ Union
Independent Window Glass Company
L. A. No. 300
American Federation of Labor
Knights of Labor
State Court of Foresters of America
Allied Printing Trades
Vulcanite Paving Company
Trenton
Princeton
N. J
Johnson Syndicate
Trades Union Assembly
Williamsport
Lycoming County
Dannenbaum’s Son & Co
Glenside
Arch Street
Structural Iron Workers’ Union
William McIlvaine
Journeymen Tailors’ International Union
John B. Lennon
Woodland Beach
Clyde
Amalgamated House Painters’ Association
Union
Baker
District Court of Omaha, Nebd
Nebraska
Lasker
Reichhelm
Wis
Castles
King’s
White
Seavace
Thomas BE. Lyons
Texas
W. J. Baird
Westbury
Q . Shinkman
Albert C. Lowe
Priorae
Knarf Nikellim
Irwin H. Haydt
Northampton
George C. Reukavuff
Richard Allen
Bordentown
J. Young
Happy
William J. Ferris
Dominic
G.C. BR. Teane
P. Blakemore
Otto D. Draeger
G. HB
Frank R. Vincent
T. Breede
U. S
Federal Courts
BRILL
Common Pleas Courts
Christ Church Grounds
Lodge
Register of Wills
William M. Young
Emerald Street
Callahan
Christoldi
Edwards
Smith
Walker
Camden District Court
Po St
Fairmount Ave
American District Telegraph Company
Bontcort
Ummerill
Summerill
A. Z
Satrat Pavenue
New York City
Miller
Bainbridge
Jefferson Hat CO
Tenth St
Allebach
Mercantile Adjustment Co
Witherspoon
Ehrenreich & Co
South Street
Quaker City Hair Restorer
N. Front
Drake
South Tenth Street
Toledo
Ziegler
Times Office
Borland
Salkind
Locust Street
Rosenthal
Locust
Baltimore
Richmond
Lacan
Theobald & _Oppenheimer Co
Civil Service
Debiy
Gc. Moines Correspondence College
Newport
Eens Advertisers’ Association
Fae
E. Mintzer
Brandywine
Papaprhanger
Fred Wenkenback
Cnve
Delphia
Shepard
Broadway, New York
Federal
Kintzel
20Th St
Toledo Novelty Sangi Company
Ose
Ars
Nager
Dept. 3
Philaphia
ST. Phila
Naonal Accident Society
Broadway
New York York City
World's Art Exchange
Tomas Er
North BixTit St
Thirteenth Street
Equomack
Scott Paper CO
Scotia
WM. B. Cassel
Marshall and
Diamond Sts
Prace Tactical
Trafford Bicycles
Trafford Cycle CO
12Th
Oxford Sts
Rambler
Chs
Diamond Cycle
Rudolph
North Broad
Thom A. Denm
Lakeside Poulery
Gloucester
Newbold
J Crabtree
Ima Bucks Thorndyke
Doncaster
Quaker - Cay Rabbitry
North Tenth Street
Crystal Palace
Bos
mAgee Ty
Criterion Belgian Hare Co
W. Adame i Street
Cnet
R. . Hamblin
Reet
Tora
Yessanabie
Aller
Germantown Ave
Master
Jefferson Sta. Just
Linneta
BK. CG
Vahle
Market Street
Enna Palacs Berger
Kensington Avenue
Aingle
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