End of Eight Hour Labor Standoff Shocks Miners and Operators
Union and operator delegates clash over eight hour work rules and day labor terms at a national conference. Negotiations dissolve with no agreement, then resurface with separate resolutions. Leaders announce delays until May 1 as tensions flare across Ohio and Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doesterday
Sre
John B. Rae
Jein P.jones
Ohio
Samuel Verore
George Nugent
Oscar Townsend
J. S Morten
F. J. Robbins
Frank Osborn
Pennsylvania
FL. Robbing
Chapayan
McBryde
Mr. Rar
Mr. Rae
Haeapd
Rao
Seero
Rae
Diomer
Huar
Unione
Merton
Fleer
Mer Roebes
Commputes
Read Bitter Over Conference Result and Coal Strike
Colonel Read mourns the conference fallout as a personal bereavement amid a coal strike threat. Operators cite costs and rivals, while officials warn of nationwide disruption and potential railroad policy influence on mining districts.
Beatty Arrested After Altercation With Woman in Johnstown District
Beatty, a New Castile man, visiting Johnstown, is taken into custody after allegedly throwing a woman down stairs at Yocum's boarding house on Diamond Street. The incident followed a dispute at a museum event and involved a confrontation with Josephine Burnett and another resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatty
Johnstown
T. Kk. Beatty
New Castile
Josephine Bur
Yocum's
Diamond Street
Burnett O Wat
Yoccum
Carnegie Library Plan Clears Schenley Park Site
The Carnegie Library Commission moves to rapid action after a secret meeting at Carnegie, Phipps & Co. It selects Schenley Park 19 acres for the central library complex including library, music hall, art gallery and museum while awaiting cost estimates and district library plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie
Schenley Park
Commission
Andrew Carnegie
Wedding Feast Stopped by Police at South First Street Shanty Boat
A wedding feast at a shanty boat at the foot of South First street was halted by Police Officer T Boyle after reports of excessive drinking and noise. The bride and groom escaped arrest while four guests, William MeKri and wife Mollie Mckinney Mary Long and Albert Crovenner, were detained at the Twenty-eighth Ward station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South First Street
T. Boyle
Twenty-eighth Ward
William MeKri
Mollie MckKinney
Mary Long
Albert Crovenner
Lecture on Nuns and Womanhood At Old City Hall
Father P Maurice Kaeder delivered "Nuns Ancient and Modern or The Praise of Womanhood" at Old City Hall. The gathering, chaired by Bishop Phelan, included notable speakers and attendees, praising nuns’ historical roles and contrasting ancient and modern female religious life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Kaeder
Old City Hall
P. Maurice Kaeder
Bishop Phelan
Thomas M. Marshall
William J. Friday
James Phelan
Timothy O'Leary
Anthony B. Saeenene
Ae Y D. Watterson
Jeremiah Donnevy
F. J. Weixel
Dr. Heirholzer
L. Vilcack
J. E. Wenzel
W. A. Golden Sud
John Huckenstein
Father Raeder
St. Vincent
Schiller
Goethe
Scott
Shakespeare
Wadsworth
Europe
Womanhond
Sister of Mercy
Sister of Charity
St. Joseph's Uns
Will Stop All Monkeying at Bellefield Club
Bellefield club members alleged that two rivals read a Bill Nye story on road to success and rigged ten pin alleys with wires to bias balls into gutters. Cyrus S. Gray oversaw inspection confirming wires laid along alleys. Club pledges to ban monkeying even if it requires daily sand papering of the alleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellefield
Irenmaker
Craig Street
Second Avenue
Neville Street
Dispatch
Bill Nye
Cyrus 8. Gray
Orphans’ Court
Musical Discord At Second Presbyterian Church Raises Tension
A dispute within the Second Presbyterian Church over music roles and soprano recruitment from First Presbyterian splinters the congregation. Debate may surface at the annual meeting next month alongside plans to sell Penn Avenue property and fund a new structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
Sankey
Penn Avenue
They Want Him Back Again Fortenbecker Missing From Park View
William Fortenbecker a 40 year old wood turner from Park View Allehhem vanished after a family dispute about drinking. He was last seen Friday on the streets and has not been heard from since, causing his family great distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fortenbecker
Park View Avenue
Allehhem
Fortenbecker
Mr. Fortenbecker
Boy Attacked by Fits On Lincoln Avenue
Frank Tack age 25 years was struck by fits on Lincoln avenue about 7 o clock last night. He was taken to the Nineteenth ward station by Officer Lanlus where Dr. Cathcart attended for hours until he recovered. Patrol wagon No 6 then conveyed him to his home on Bayard street Thirteenth ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Tack
Lincoln Avenue
Nineteenth Ward
Lanlus
Cathcart
Bayard Street
Thirteenth Ward
Canaght by Murphy's New Broom
Chief Murphy continues pushing to weed out the Allegheny police force. William Antone of the patrol services was dismissed last night for neglected duty.
Local News Snippets Include Transfer to Washington Asylum
Insane veteran soldiers in custody of a detail led by Sergeant Kiesler passed through the city en route from the National Soldiers Home Milwaukee to the National Asylum Washington. Revival services ongoing at Liberty M E Church directed by Rev Dr Popper and Thompson with Mr Hudson. William Horston’s residence on Hazel Wood Avenue robbed. rear window entry, several articles missing. Levi Israel injured in a buggy collision with a Fifth Avenue car near Stevenson Street. buggy wrecked. Della Young shot in Allegheny. doctor declares the case fatal. Mrs Ann Burns sent to McKeesport by the Department of Charities after destitution from Madison Ohio. Mercy Hospital resident physician exam set for April 25 at Dr Thomas D Davis’s office. An influx of Southern colored men passed through for Massillon railroad work. Grace Surrs, a Sligo Mills peddler, fatally injured by a lever blow. West Penn Hospital spring course starts April 13.
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Kiesler
National Soldiers
Milwaukee
National Asylum
Washington
Liberty M. E
Hazelwood Avenue
Levi Israel
Washington Avenue
Allegheny
Stevenson Street
Fifth Avenue
Israel
Della Young
Arnie Lee
Robertson
Ann Burns
McKeesport
Department of Charities
Madison
Mercy Hospital
Thomas D. Davis
Penn Avenue
Time Service Battle reshapes Pennsylvanian clocks
A Western Union official in Pittsburgh outlines a shift of time service from Allegheny Observatory to Western Union for the Pennsylvania Railroad and other lines. He argues Washington Observatory provides the most accurate time and predicts Western Union clocks will replace local sources, altering local revenue from observatory contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Henderson
New York
Western Union Telegraph Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Western Union
Allegheny Observatory
Allegheny
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Chicago
Frank Very
Observatory
Vory
Western Union Company
Porcely
Langley
Naval Observatory
Washington
Ustronomers
Henderson
Very
Washington Service
Mr. Henderson
Alinoa Central
Union Pacific
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Chicago and Northwestern
Missouri Pacific
New York Central
Pittsburg and
Norvin Green
Central District Printing and Telegraph Company
City Treasurer's Office Open Late to Accept 1891 Taxes
The city treasurer kept the office open until midnight to collect 1891 taxes with a 5 percent discount for full payment by yesterday. About 4.75 million dollars is expected in the close of the discount period, similar to last year’s April payment share. Delinquent collection starts May 1 with a 5 percent commission, and up to 12 percent may become delinquent. Checks arriving by mail will be processed within three weeks, receipts mailed then, and taxpayers are asked to wait patiently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oris
Greeted by Railway Veterans at Carnegie Reunion Supper
About 60 Pittsburg division Pennsylvania Railroad veterans attended a Monongahela House dinner last night. Andrew Carnegie and Superintendent Robert Pitcairn gave principal addresses with several impromptu toasts. Depot Master Wilson of Altoona and W B Storey of Greensburg attended from outside the city. A three story brick building with store room and elevator on Sixth street rents for 2600. information at 1112 Penn Avenue.
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Carnegie
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Monongahela House
Andrew Carnegie
Robert Pitcairn
Wasi
Oroadin Ie
Sixth Street
Penn Avenue
Receiver Appointed for Columbia Iron and Steel Company
Judge Reed named J. M. Schoonmaker as receiver with a $100000 bond. He to take charge of the mill while others are enjoined from interference. Uniontown capitalists pressed for control but demanded a competent president. A further secret meeting between Butz and Uniontown negotiators was held with no public result.
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J. M. Schoonmaker
Columbia Iron and Steel Company
Uniontown
Reed
United States District Court
Obrien
Uptontown
Messrs. Butz
Glass Jobbers Meet at Duquesne Discuss Trade Prospects
About 50 glass jobbers gathered at the Duquesne Hotel to discuss prospects for the year. Secretary E C Sheeburar of Boston said no price hikes were planned though subject to manufacturers. A second meeting was planned for today with attendees including Lambert Hilla Kimball Drey Glenny Hadley Banmbaugh Cleveland Wilman among others.
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Duquesne
Duquesne Hotel
E.c.sheeburar
Boston
James A. Chambers
William Loeffer
Mr. Chambers
American Window Glass Company
W. H. Lambert
E. K. Hilla
G. F. Kimball
Chicago
H. Drey
St. Louis
W. Glenny
Cincinnati
L. G. Hadley
S. Louis
Charles Banmbaugh
Milwaukee
A. Cleveland
J.G. Wilman
New York
Schover Departures Prompt Atlantic City Recuperation
Sol Schoyer Jr and his son Sam left for Atlantic City last night to recuperate from severe grip and escaped to the sea shore. Schoyer said Switch and Signal Affairs is in good business with ongoing reforms, Westinghouse pushing to cut losses, and no board changes expected though Rowand remains ill for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol Schoyer, Jr
Atlantic City
Sol Schoyer
Sam
Atllantic City
Seaboard
Sol Schover
Westinthouse
Bschoyer
Goodman
Rowand
Eight Hour Demands Backed by Pittsburg Carpenters
A. M. Behwarts ex Agent of the Carpenters District Council declares the eight hour demands were adopted legally and in line with Brotherhood and district rules. He says workmen and employers should amicably agree or resort to strike as per association laws. He cites wage inequality among building trades as justification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Behwarts
Carpenters’ District Council
Brotherhood of Carpenters
Pittsburg
Pottery Men Meet to Discuss Trade Matters
A group of about six pottery men gathered at the Anderson to discuss prices and trade matters. Attendees included J. H. Campbell Jamnes Moses and Joseph Durrouchs of Trenton New Jersey E M Pearson and Charles W Frantheim of Wheeling Pearson chaired the session stating no actions beyond routine discussion. Carnecio's puddling department on Thirty third street mill resumed operation on the night shift after several weeks idle.
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the Anderson
J. H. Campbell
Jamnes Moses
Joseph Durrouchs
Trenton
N. J
E. M. Pearson
Charles W. Frantheim
Wheeling
Pearson
Carnecio
Thirty-third Street
Mining Commission Advances Fourth Clause on Mine Boss Qualifications
The Mining Commission reached the fourth clause of their bill yesterday but did not adopt it finally. The clause outlines qualifications, requirements, and duties of mine bosses.
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The
Mining Commission
Strike Continues at Continental Tube Works
There is nothing new to the cork strike as machinists refrain from handling plant work. H C Frick said the Pennsylvania Company’s order for 30000 tons of rails would not restart the plant. F B Peregrino hired 60 colored men for an eight mile railroad at Davis West Virginia. contractors prefer that labor.
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Penna
Nae
Indiana
Sinets
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Kansas
Mclryde
Hhe
Continental Tube Works
H.C. Frick
Pennsylvania Company
F. B
Peregrino
Davis
W. Va
Grip Diminishes in Two Cities Health Officials Predict Rebound
Grip cases fall as Eightteen deaths reported by 6 pm with nine from pneumonia linked to flu and one from grip alone. Allegheny reports no new cases at General Hospital while staff recover. Older residents die, including James Griffith and Mrs. Fannie Woods, as weather improves and public works and police resume duties.
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Baker
Grip
Bureau of Health
Allegheny
Allegheny General Hospital
Edward Armstrong
Allegeny Department of Public Works
James Henry
Allegheny Police Department
Butler
Union Station
James Grifith
Evergreen Road
Fannie Woods
William Woods
Penn Avenue
No Observance Proclaimed in Pittsburg by Governor Pattison
A fragmented notice notes that Governor Pattison declares no public observance today in Pittsburg. The proclamation mentions near day status and a deviation from the usual observance, reflecting an odd civic stance with limited readable details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattison
Pittsburg
Allegheny Council Shifts Power and Blocks Awards Board
Allegheny Common Council unveils a reshaped chamber and new committees. The body condemns a proposed Department of Awards and opposes street bill provisions affecting unpaid assessments, while planning a Saturday meeting to lobby state lawmakers.
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Allegheny
New Common Council
Allegheny Common Council Chamber
Messrs
Knox
Dunn
Cruikshank
Parke
Board of Awards
Hunter
Corporations Committee
Insurance Men Banquet Marks Pittsburg Life Underwriters Sixth Reunion
The Pittsburg Life Underwriters Association held its sixth anniversary banquet at the Duquesne Club with about 180 attendees. Rev James Allison offered a prayer, Benjamin H. Lightfoot gave opening remarks, and Samuel R. Shipley discussed life insurance history.
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Pittsburg Life Underwriters' Association
Duquesne Club
Pittsburg Life Underwriters’ Association
Guernert
James Allison
D. D
Benjamin H. Lightfoot
Pittsburg Association
H.C. Lippincott
EE. HH. Dermitt
Messia
T. J. Smith
A. F. McDonald
EH. C. Westervelt
E. EB. Dermitt
Samuel R. Shipley
The
Provident Life and Trust Company
Ones
Great Britain
Ireland
Stowe
J. C. Bergstresser
P’ress
Josiah Cohen
George Hodges
Notable arrivals and departures visit Louisville and environs
William F. Black general manager of the Louisville New Albany and Chicago Railroad and his family arrived yesterday on a special car then left on the fast line for the East. Acting Adjutant Pearson Lieutenant Bigger and Surgeon Robeson of the Eighteenth Regiment returned to duty after a 24 hour lunch break at Pleasant. Senator John Sherman passed through city on return from Columbus to Washington, taciturn as usual. A E Milliken of Chicago, electrical appliances manufacturer, is at the Duquesne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Black
Louisville, New Albany and Chicago Railroad
City
Pearson
Bigger
Surgeon Robeson
Eigsteenth Regiment
Mr Pleasant
John Sherman
Columbus
Washington
A. E. Milliken
Chicago
The
Duquesne
Special Announ Diamonds Gold and Watches at N Gallinger and Klebers
Special notice advertises stock of diamonds gold and silver watches jewelry silverware bronzes and musical instruments. It promotes N Gallinger's 1200 Penn Ave and Klebers Music House 506 Wood Street with Steinway Conover Opera Burdett and Earhuff organs and a Calvet organ priced at 900. It claims quality, low prices and courteous service.
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N. Gallinger
Wfsu
Music House
Klebers
Steinway and
Conover
The
Opera
Vocalion
Burdett
Saa
Wood Street
Dress Goods Deal At Hucus Hacxe This Week
Hucus and Hacxe showcase bargains in dress goods. Paris Robes features elegant novel ties with embroidered appliques and lace trimmings. French suitings in camel’s hair Cheviot and homespun fabrics with exclusive styles priced below original values. Also all wool suitings and Henrietta fabrics offered in multiple 46 inch widths and color shades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Special opening of imported ladies wraps and jackets
Cor Fifth Ave and Market St N announces a special opening this week in the Cloak Department on the second floor. The event features imported novelties for spring and summer wear including wraps jackets and capes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. B
Linen Day Sale Promises Best Damask at Low Prices
The advertisement touts the largest stock of linen goods in the cities with a promise of superior quality at lower prices. It claims direct representation of leading linen manufacturers and highlights Bleached and Unbleached Damasks, several sizes and napkins, with prices advertised well below typical market value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Irish Hand Hemstitched Bed Linens in Import Line
Irish hand hemstitched linen sheets and pillow bolster cases offered in a range of sizes and prices from 25 to 1350 per pair. Prices highlight lower quotes for quality, with 72 and 90 inch Irish linen sheeting and assorted pillow and bolster case dimensions.
Value Packed Towels at the Popular 25 Cent Price
A newspaper blurb touts a sale on towels with a 25 cent price and a wide range of Huckabacks, bath towels, bath sheets, and towelings. It promises greater variety and special prices in large quantities, highlighting per dozen and per piece deals.
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Honr
Morten
Chapman
Cormmermeot
Rend
Opera Unione
Romn No. 33
Abeom
Dent Hee
Inoreen
Dar
Slisectis
Ana Foreting App
Pegneyivania
Olie
Secies
Diloots
Gisbet
Inseche
National Execcutive Board
Ie Ad
Brattdale
Penns
Apii
Otes
Chers
Cmd
Routote
J. Merton Mall
Hrecks
Penneylvania
Alvence
Ticures
Virginia
Melinoma
Dean
Clingis
Carnegie Free Library Commission
Bigalow
Carnegie Library Commission
Mr. Carnegie
James B. Scott
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Hudson
Pitcairn
Macbeth
Ferguson
Frick
Ford
Magee
Lambie
Keating
Gourley
Shannon
Frew
Carnegie Library
Fourteenth Ward
Department of Public Works
Comaa
Bigelow
Mr. Scott
James HR. Scott
A. F. Keatine
W. Magee
E. M. Ferguson
Seaeies Park
Musical Church
Allegheny Institution
TIME
MR. Schwartz
Carpenters
Puddlers
NEED
Neeb
Simon
Koebler
Main Street
Dablinger
Franklin Alley
California Avenue
Mercer
City of
Common Council
Aml
John N. Neeb
Ats Po. M
Senate
House of Representatives
Elphinstone
Allegheny City
Alleheny
Noeb
Councilso
Harrisburg
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Gerwig
Messrs.Gerwig
Drum
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Lindsay
Select Council
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Kennedy
William M. Heoricke
Wertheimer
C. C
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Bothwell
Eshelman
Freinateio
Lane
Lewis
McAuley
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Dech
Croskehank
Frasher
Gortzman, Jr
Hax
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Kowbotton
Sath
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Uber CC
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Schondelmyer
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Library
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Henricks
Gregg
Horne
Kang
Merrer
Oliver
Hobison
Roderick
Schondelmrer
Staying
Vubie Safety
S. C
Sehad
Hannan
Peter—Drom
Ciairman
Dickson
Goettmann, Jr
Harbison
McGeary
Hoderick
Lumen
Stacey
Stauffer
Doin A
3S. C
William M. Kennedy
Lowe
Kaverich
Geretz
Graham
Hox
Keechler
Gilver
Patton
Kipper
Mudolph
Winters
Zing
Emerich
Bern
Meter
Arbison
Albrech
Bader
Bucute
Nesbit
Lappert
Studelph
Smith
Swindell
Mls
Department of Awards
Greeg
Connects
Gerwie
Insurance
Jos. Horne & Co
Hucus & Hacxe
Chief Bigelow
Pitsburg
JUS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Goc
Usc
de and Ge
Horne & CO
Fort Pitt
Our City
Braddock and
Boquat
Fort Pitt Redoubt
Old Block House
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Fifth Ave
Market ST
Gods
Henrietta
Serge
C. Weisser
Market
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