Foreign glassworkers arrive amid Jeannette tank system debate
The Dispatch reports 25 to 26 English and Belgian glass blowers arrived in Pittsburgh and traveled to Jeannette to work for Chambers McKee as a tank system poised to alter the window glass industry. Officials question contracting and labor sourcing while arguing tanks could slash costs and boost output to 1.25 million boxes yearly.
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Belgium
Jeannette
Messrs
Chambers & McKee
Window Grnse Workers’ Association
James Campbell
Window Glass Workers’ Association
Connie
Another Rolling Mill to Rise and Old Forge to Fall
Reports from the Pittsburg district indicate a new rolling mill will be added or an existing one removed. The old Pennsylvania Forge is to be torn down for B and O company expansion, with plans to buy land between Glenwood and Frankstown to enlarge and finish the mill. About 75 workers at the mill on both shifts have been asked to take part payment for an undetermined period, sparking union talks amid ongoing scale troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvasia
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Forge
Hammond
Glenwood
Frankstown
Tyro
Feeneess
Dispatch
Eia
False report on Ma honing Valley Iron Association shutdown
Rumor swirled that the Ma honing Valley Iron Association, covering rolling mill owners, agreed to close May 1 for 60 days to spur pig iron prices. A member denied any shutdown, noting prices are down and mills scramble to secure orders to keep plants running.
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Mahoning Valley Iron Association
Mill workers in Allegheny county adjourn wage meeting
Roughers and catchers from ten inch mills in Allegheny county planned a wage scale meeting yesterday to discuss a pay rise. Due to a small attendance the gathering was adjourned without action.
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Allegheny County
Beaver Falls Factory to Run Double Turn After Fire
Following the Hubbard's Ax Factory blaze the Beaver Falls works will resume with a double shift. The extra shift will be staffed by workers from this city to speed production recovery.
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Hubbard
Beaver Falls
Beaver Falls Glass Works Boosts Orders Amid Recovery
Beaver Falls plants report strong demand for whisky flasks and fruit jars with three months work ahead at Whitla Glass Works. Penn Bridge Works plans full restart this week after weeks of idleness, securing large contracts. Co operative Glass Works reorganizes after charter expiry and will resume operations soon. several original stockholders have sold out. Extensive additions and improvements are planned.
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Beaver Falls
Local YMCA Conference Meeting in Pittsburg District
The local conference of the Young Men's Christian Association for the Pittsburg district met at West Newton on Saturday and Sunday. The events included morning exercises and related sessions as part of the regional gathering.
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Ian Association
Young Men’s Christian Associations
Pittsburg
Beth
West Newton
Possible Strike Threat at B and O Over New Insurance Plan
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad workers near a strike as new compulsory insurance prompts widespread discontent. Many refuse to sign and face discharge, with reports of layoffs and threatened rail tie ups from Philadelphia to Chicago. Insurance costs rise while benefits fall, fueling fear of a system-wide work stoppage led by engineers, clerks, and yard crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Connellsville
Philadelphia
Chicago
Insurance Company
Baltimore and Ohio Relief Association
Maryland
Pittsburg
Relief Association
Reece
Associated Press
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Ada
Railroad expansion drives Altoona locomotive works demand
The Pennsylvania Railroad and new lines have raised locomotive demand beyond Altoona works capacity. Orders were placed with outside builders as local output cannot meet requests. The efforts and costs signal a near million dollar expansion in the industry.
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P. BR. KR
Pennsylvania Railroad
Altoona
Ac Ies
Mense
Ieitenen
Celal
Celal Aed
Notes and Notions in a Springtime Mix
A collage of wry quips and small local items features theater notices, social asides, and brief reports. Mentions include Terdbly, Rev. Jones, Wanamaker, and various city scenes such as a broken water main, a burglary report, and theatre previews.
Pittsburg Drummer Secures Contract With Westinghouse System
A Minneapolis Windom Hotel guest room incident leads to a Pittsburgh drummer promoting electricity over gas. The Marr Company representative convinces the proprietor to install Westinghouse incandescent lighting, securing a contract for the Iron Construction Company of Pittsburg.
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Windom
Minneapolis
John
Highmore
Bg & Stra
Secpantsi
Orang
Marr Company
Pittsburg
Prietor
Westinghouse
Germans Plan Washington Celebration Parade in Pittsburg
German communities in Pittsburg and Allegheny are organizing a large observance for Washington’s birthday on April 30. John E Appefeeee led outreach to German societies seeking strong support and funding for a daytime parade and an evening festival, with delegates already endorsing the plan.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny
Washington
Cates
John E
Appefeeee
Soli
Officer Godfrey Roth Discharged After Disorderly Arrest
An Allegheny police officer, Godfrey Roth, was arrested by Lieutenant James ae for disorderly conduct after an on duty dispute with Chief Kirebler. He was suspended last Friday following a confrontation at East Street and North Avenue and later released after a morning hearing.
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Godfrey Roth
Allegheny Police Force
James Ae
Roth
Kirebler
Soga
East Street
North Avenue
Jon
Joree
Westinghouse Building Faces Major Overhaul
Official scrutiny of the Westinghouse nine story building at Penn Avenue and Ninth Street reveals corner defects that shift weight to side walls and threaten arches. Builder Peebles proposes costly corner remedies, with estimates around $8000. Building Inspector Frank vows a full report after completing mandatory improvements.
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Westinghouse
Penn Avenue
Ninth Street
Frank
Dispatch
Peebles
Bock Beer Season Signals Spring at Saloon Doors
The article notes bock beer appearing outside saloons as spring begins. Bock, stronger and hoppier than regular beer, is aged two to three months and sold around Easter. Brewers face higher costs, so the beer is marketed as a seasonal specialty rather than a steady staple.
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Vna
Gala Day for Homestead Catholics Dedication of St Patrick statue
The Catholics of Homestead plan gala attire for Sunday the 28th as St Patrick statue at St Mary Magdalen Church is dedicated. Division No 6 AOH presents the banner blessed by Rev Father Bullion and the County Board will parade through the borough with Hugh J O Donnell as marshal.
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Homestead
St. Patrick
Church of St. Mary Magdalen
Division No. 6
American Board
Father Bullion
County
Hugh J. O'Donnell
ANCIENT PASSOVER CELEBRATION REPORTED IN HEBREW HOUSEHOLD
A description of Passover customs notes unleavened bread on the mantel, a man’s search with dustpan and bird feather, and family feasting. The feast marks deliverance from Egypt, lasts two days, and includes gifts to children. It is the Hebrew peoples’ largest religious celebration.
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Israel
Egypt
Feast of Passover Observed by Second Adventists in Allegheny
About 400 people attended a Palm Sunday gathering at 101 Federal Street Allegheny led by Rev. C T Russell. Delegates traveled from Canada and several states as 10 men and 12 women joined the church after morning services and hymns.
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Second Adventists
Federal Street
Allegheny
C. T. Russell
Webb
Canada
New York
Tennessee
Ohio
Missouri
Michigan
West Nia
Russell
Rey
Husband Attacks Wife With Blunt Instrument
Mrs. Charles Hardy of 217 Wylie avenue was assaulted by her husband yesterday morning. She suffered a severe scalp wound and was left unconscious. The couple argued after her return home at 11 am. Hardy, possibly armed with a shovel or poker, fled and is at large. police expect his capture.
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Arrex
Conley
Chicare
Tyles
Gatesers
Nou
Wanamaker
Prince of Wales
Hubbard & Co
Grass
Beltzhoover Avenue
Priair Ronay
St. Louis
Seventh Avenue
Senate
Charles Hardy
Wylie Avenue
Eewan
Hardy
Sudden Death of Driver Frederick Schurer
Frederick Schurer, a Stolzen bach and Pfeil driver of the Southside, died suddenly in his boarding house on South Twenty-second Street about 6 am after convulsions at 2 am. Dr Christy attended, but Schurer died. Relatives suspect poisoning and will seek a post mortem. family illnesses weighed on him after his mother’s death.
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Frederick Schurer
Stolzenbach & Pfeil
Southside
South Twenty-second Street
Schurer
Christy
Lehurer
Local Trade Listings Highlight Easter Offers and Store Sales
Multiple Pittsburgh shops list seasonal bargains and promotions for Easter. Vendors advertise hats from American and English makers, quilts and pillows moved from New York, ginghams, lace, and dress fabrics, plus jewelry discounts and an Easter Morning panel at the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. A number of stores promote opening events and reduced prices on furniture and home goods.
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Fales
Great
Tesco
Lawrenceville Youth Drowns While Fleeing Arrest
Reddy McGraw aged about 17 drowned in the Allegheny River after fleeing officers Hutchinson and Smith who found a drunken crowd on the riverbank below Lucy furnaces at Fifty second street. He plunged in after others fled and swam downstream, sinking near Port Seventh Street. His parents were notified and a search followed. a warrant for arrest had been out for days.
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Lawrenceville
Elade
Reddy” McGraw
Allegheny
Lucy Furnaces
Fifty-second Street
Hutchinson
Smith
McGraw
Fort Seventh Street
Hemlock Alley
Missouri Patronage Trip Aims for President’s Ear
Frank of St. Louis passed through the city last evening bound for Washington to see the President about Missouri patronage. He represented the Republican delegation of the State. He noted 11 Democratic state holders would lose positions if Missourians pressed for consulships.
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Frank
St. Louis
Washington
Missouri
Mammoth Eider Down Quilt Sale at New York Stores
Booth and Fox advertise massive bargains on eider down quilts pillows and entire stock at low prices across their New York branch with Jos Horne Co and Campb Dick also promoting Easter openings. The sales include hundreds of new quilts and hundreds of yards of fabric and silk goods with discounts on India silks and tea offers.
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Booth & Fox
New York
Jos. Horns & Co
Penn Avenue
Jos. Horne & Co
Millinery Show Highlights Easter Preparations at Store
Busy days across the store with fully stocked departments. Easter is near as the millinery show features lovely Bonnets and Hats in springtime glory, untrimmed Straw Goods for ladies and children, and a wide range of hats for boys. Extensive trimming materials and accessories including Flowers Feathers Ribbons are available in large variety.
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Boston
Pew Glass Factory
Liverspool
Iowa
Liverpool
Union
Lake Erie
Union Station
Boston and Albany
Albany
Buffalo
New York Central
Lake Shore
Youngstown
L. Belglans
Knights of Labor
Delwarte
Charleroi
McKee
United States
Indiana
Findlay
Stenger
McKee's
Sellers McKee
James Cham
Cham
The
Mahoning Valley Iron Milla
Labor Notes
New Relief Association
Old Relief Association
Baltimore
Mumnor
Pennsylvania
Lfkely
Frank B. Clark
Baltimore and Ohio
Garrett
Ind
Baby McKee
SixatTor Spooree
Senator Spooner
Jay Gound
England
Duquenne Way
Fifth Street
Justice Gripp
Central Station
Waanamaker
Prohibition
Alegheny Easy
Portiere
Columbus Club
Apa
Gray
Star
Harris
Maine
Bangor
J. Gm
John Balshouse
H. Staving
Allegheny City
Mr. Gill
Peeeet
McClure Avenue Presbyterian Church
Woods’ Run
the Invincible Council
J. B. Surrm
Beaver Avenue
Mins
Duaiy
Martin Frank
J. R. McGinley
East End
Sabethe
Westinghouse Bullatne
Evin
Prominen
Nathan
Pir. McGinley
Philadelphia Company
Paine
LisacGinley
Minley
Romestead
J. G. Bennett & Co
Wood Street
Fifth Avenue
Youman
Dunlap & Co
Stetson & Co
Heath & Co
London
Co & Co
Lincoln, Bennett & Co
Harman & Co
Horne & Co.'s
Tharedscherie de
CamPsec. & Dick
Baces & Bun
Chantilly
MWF
Su Ucrs &Hacee
Parces & Jones
Fifth Ave
King’s Shoe Store
Harpy & Hares, Jewelers
Smithfield St
S & Run
Sonia Geo
Congressman Frank
Quitta
Paris
Peogee
Campb & Dick
Enater
Genes Atlantic
Pactrtic Tea Co
Ely
Eee
MwrFsu Huovs & Haces
Harpy & These Iings Jewelers
Parcens & Jones
Aenace the Great Athentic and Pacific Tea Co
Hucus & Hacks
Price
Fleming Bros
Pittsburg, PA
Thompson Brothers
Jos. Horne
Penn Avenue Stores
Avery Choice Line
Séc
Soc
Toire
Slayard
Empire Sideborder
Tse
Towv
JOS. Horne & Cil's
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