Gompers Speaks on Labor Strikes and Eight Hour Day
In a speech covering wage workers, strikes, and arbitration, Samuel Gompers defends labor, criticizes wealth concentration, and argues for shorter hours to boost demand. He condemns Morewood violence, praises organized labor, and notes miners’ eight hour struggle, urging better conditions and broader consumption to power the economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of Labor
Tev
Gompers
England
Bomn Krven
Amores
Acwerlean Federation
America
China
Bhuman
Coke
Conmmeliswille
Mr. Gompets Greg
Garrison
Wendel Pitt
Gompert
Connellsville
Nis
Carnegie Library Plans Report Subcommittee Formed
A subcommittee was named by the Carnegie Library board to prepare a report on library plans. The subcommittee will report to the main committee and then to the investors search. Proceedings were secret and another meeting may occur before week’s end to hear the subcommittee’s report on site and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Library
Board of Directors
James Scott
Messia
Scott
Hodson
Allegeny Library reports March loans and plans
The Allegheny Library Committee met last night and learned Librarian Stevenson reported 6 085 books issued in March, with totals possibly 6 661 including Sunday visitors. A sub committee will meet with Chief Armstrong to define future duties and powers over the library and music hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Allegheny Library
Stevenson
Armstrong
Department of Public Works
Man’s perilous voyage ends with hospital return
Thomas Edwards traveled toward Wales seeking his wife and children after claiming Mormon persecutions drove him from Utah. In Detroit he reportedly jumped overboard, was rescued, and spent a month recovering from brain fever in hospital. His wife believed him drowned until a cable missive arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Edwards
Ceeteries
Wales
Viah
Detroit
Ins Hospital
Presbytery debate over Rev Briggs and liquor stance
The Allegheny Presbytery met at North Presbyterian Church Lincoln Avenue. It adopted an overture seeking an orderly inquiry into Rev Charles A Briggs of Union Theological Seminary and passed a temperance resolution urging prohibition in every state and territory. Debates were lively with opposition from Rev Campbell and others, and Francis Kennedy passed his trial sermon. The General Assembly overture on church law changes was approved. Meeting adjourned to June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Presbytery
Presbyterian Church
North Presbyterian Church
Lincoln Avenue
General Assembly
Charles A. Briggs
New York
Union Theological Seminary
Newton Donaldson
John Fox
Briggs
Samuel M. Glenn
Zanesville
Presbytery
Allegheny
Union Theological Seminary of New York
Campbell
J. D. Gibson
Kennedy
M. Rutherford
J. B. Turner
Vulee
Vete
MccKallup
L. Hays
Washington County
Pittsburg
Joan Fox
Jesus Christ
Dr. Hays
Morever
United States
Francis Kennedy
Assembly
Hay
Light
McCallap
They Want Him Back at East End Reformed Church Petition
At a Pittsburg Presbytery meeting in Beaver Falls a motion read a petition from the East End Reformed Presbyterian Church seeking the reinstatement of Rev. O B Milligan who was suspended for following a derisive platform. The congregation reported declined attendance and reduced offerings since his departure. A committee was appointed to draft a letter of response and other calls and licenses were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
T. C. Johnson
Sveryey
J. Kilpatrick
Pittsby
Presbytery
J. W. Sprouil
A. W. Temple
McAllister
Ple
BK. J. George
Alexandria
Gal George
Messia
McDeay
McKnight
Fire at stockyards incites theories of arson and loss
Eyewitnesses and stockmen debate whether yesterday morning’s blaze at the stockyards started in multiple spots. About 120 cattle perished, many charred or dismembered, drawing crowds including schoolgirls to view the ruin. Ownership remains with the Pennsylvania Company, leased to C H Allerton, with liability questions targeting the railroad and several local dealers and firms for the $60 per head cattle losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Company
C. H. Allerton
Chicago
Allerton
Pennsylvania Railroad
William Huckenberger
Diamond
L. K. Rush & Co
August Monashine
Berry & Arm Strong
Grip Epidemic Dips as Deaths Fall In Week
Health Office reports a sharp drop in grip cases with only one death registered on Monday and one yesterday. The tally shows six more fatalities earlier in the week from pneumonia and lung diseases. Doctors say the epidemic has waned and expect better weather to restore normal public health soon.
Fray in the Carpenters Eight Hour Fight Looms
Frick reports coke operators facing a heated bargaining clash as the Carpenters' District Council meets to finalize eight hour demands and 35 cents an hour. A committee will mail new working rules to contractors while Brotherhood officials coordinate with President Gompe to rally union unity. The Builders' Exchange plans to block nonmember material suppliers to thwart cooperative ventures during the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenters’ District Council
Lafayette Hall
Brotherhood
Gompe
Exchange
Plans &S
Wheeling
Glass makers seek revival of defunct American Company
A party of Chicago window glass manufacturers met last night to discuss reviving the defunct American Company. Members included James A. Chambers, William Loeffler, Old Phillips, Thomas Wightman, D. Go Cunningham, Daniel McKee, James Scully, and J. O. Campbell. Prices and wages were to be discussed, with no firm pledge of reorganization. Prices are expected to rise as stocks stay low and factories shut down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
James A. Chambers
William Loeffler Old Phillips
Thomas Wightman
D. GO. Cunningham
Daniel Mckee
James Scully
J. 0. C. Campbell
Chambers
Cham
Operations on the New Glenwood Steel Plant Postponed
The Iron and Steel Improvement Company delays Glenwood plant work due to territorial rights demands. Three Virginia firms adopt the Adams direct process with Cambria Iron Company pushing ahead. Supervisor Blair’s erection task now delayed by 0 days amid plans for Glenwood grove site adjacent to B. and C. property. About 300 skilled workers will be employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron and Steel Improvement Company
Glenwood
Virginia
Cambria Iron Company
Blair
Glenwood Grove
Moon Run Railway Nears Completion Amid Estate Disputes
Attorney A B Stevenson seeks permission to partition the David Clever estate in Stowe township where coal beneath the land is contested by heirs. The Moon Run Railway runs along the property edge and contractors press the project, with cars expected to run soon, per Moran figures from last winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Stevenson
David Clever
Stowe Township
Moran
Frick Reaffirms Stand in Offer Dispute
H C Frick declared last evening his company would not recede from its offer amid a stalemate with test men and cokers. General Wiley visited the city as an observer, labeling the opposing side weak yet fighting hard. He urged an amicable settlement soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Frick
H. C. Frick
Hoe
Cokers
General Wiley
Itan
Knights of Labor Face Inconvenience Over Delayed HQ
The Knights of Labor assemblies complain about the unfinished headquarters causing street corner and private-house meetings. Dues are paid in informal spaces while the new office and halls are expected to be ready to occupy in about another week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of L
Potters Hold Quarterly Meeting on Trade at Monongahela House
Makers of C. C. yellow ware and Rockingham pottery met at the Monongahela House yesterday. Attendees included J. H. Goodman G. W. Croxall D. E. McNicol and B. C. Simms of Haat Liverpool. They reported prices not advanced and trade in fair condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Yallow-Warn
Rock- Ingham Pottery
Monongahela House
J. H. Goodman
G. W. Croxall
D. E. McNicol
B. C. Simms
Haat Liverpool
Secret Board Meeting Yields Resignation in District Assembly 3
A special meeting of the Executive Board of District Assembly 3, K of P, was held last night after a secret call. It was hinted a board change might occur and, following the meeting, one member had resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Assembly 3
K. of 1
Pennsylvania Railroads Cut Work Week For Altoona Shops
Instead of suspending many workers in the Altoona shops the Pennsylvania road will employ the same number of men on shorter hours and five days a week. Dull freight traffic drives the retrenchment and reduces operation pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Pennsylvania Road
Too Many Husbands Charged in Bigamy Case
Annie Bell was arrested and jailed yesterday on a bigamy charge filed by Mrs. Margaret Steyle before Alderman Succop. Bell had recently wed Milbert, son of Mrs. Steyle’s former husband, while allegedly still married to another man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Bell
Margaret Steyle
Succop
Annie
Milbert
Mra
Stele
Steyle
Crite
Deed of Voluntary Assignment Filed for Creditors
A deed of voluntary assignment was filed in the recorder's office yesterday by Hugo M. Bole a machinist transferring all his property to John and George M. Bole for the benefit of creditors. The document indicates a full assignment of assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo M. Bole
John
George M. Bole
Hole
Major McKinley Visits City En Route to Republican Club Convention
Major McKinley was in the city briefly yesterday en route to Cincinnati for a Republican club convention. He believes recent Ohio and national elections show the people are beginning to appreciate or approve the party’s approach and gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major McKinley
City
Cincinnati
Ohio
Rivalry Persists Between Knights and Federation of Labor
The rivalry between the Knights of Labor and the Federation of Labor over the local theatrical employees' organization continues. The Federation Union met last night and admitted several new members. The lumber season is at its peak with an estimated total of over 14,000,000 feet. James Livesay was relieved from duty at the Allegheny Electric Light Plant after a long tenure as assistant foreman, with no stated reason beyond a claimed Democratic affiliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Labor
Federation of Labor
Federation Union
James Livesay
Allegheny Electric Light Plant
Battery B Inspection Set For Monday Evening
Major Patterson and WK Mee will conduct the regular spring inspection of Battery B. A preliminary meeting is planned for Monday evening to organize the schedule and review duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson
Three-story brick building on Sixth Street for rent
Three story brick structure with a large store room and elevator on Sixth Street for rent at 2600 dollars. For information call 1112 Penn Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Street
Penn Avenue
Burglary Strikes Allegheny Home of Charles Miller
The Miller residence at 183 North Avenue Allegheny was burglarized last evening. About $2,000 in silverware and jewelry vanished, with drawers emptied and a silver candelabrum missing from the third floor. Neighbors eyed as possible suspects. ladder entry suspected but no trace found. Mrs. Miller shaken, police inventory underway.
Lawyers Pay Tribute at Hampton Rites and Bar Meeting
The funeral for John H. Hampton set for 2 PM at Allegheny Cemetery with pallbearers including Judges Stowe Collier Blagle White and others. A large Bar Association gathering followed ad journed Cobimon Pleas and United States Courts with eloquent tributes from Judge Stowe W C Moreland Dr Watson and Willis F McCook praising Hampton's legal skill, hard work and character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Hampton
B. T. Watson
Judge White
Stowe
Collier
Blagle
Bar Association
Cobimon Pleas
United States
A. McClung
W. C. Moreland
Hampton
Ohns Eee
Committee On Solutions
Watson
Willis F. McCook
Fire Escapes Rebuild Rules Tightened by Inspectors
Fire escape inspectors Hoffman Brown and Steal of the Bureau of Fire, with an eight member sub committee, have shifted to stricter enforcement. Many escapes pass, but several buildings including the Haggerty at 1520 Penn, Pittsburgh Gas Co on Sixth Avenue, Albioh Hotel on Liberty, and Third National Bank at Virgin alley and Wood street require changes to meet Public Safety specs. Future projects must meet specs in one inspection or risk not receiving a certificate and owner liability for fire losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoffman and Brown
Steal
Bureau of Fire
Board of Fire Escapes
Department of Public Safety
Haggerty
Penn Avenue
Pittepars Gas Company
Sixth Avenue
Albioh Hotel
Liberty Street
Third National Bank
Virgin Alley
Wood
Central Board of Education Meeting Figures and Decisions
Last evening the Central Board of Education reviewed Luckey’s March report showing 26,298 pupils enrolled with 2249 average daily attendance. Luckey disclosed two Paris Universal Exposition diplomas and medals awarded to Pittsburg schools in 1880. The Finance Committee reported $26,108.41 spent in the month, $835,857.08 balance and $10,465.02 on deposit. Luckey’s proposal for free text books was rejected. The Teachers and Salaries Committee granted one more teacher for Howard district and refused one for Grant district. A half holiday was given May 20 for pupils to attend the Gilmore Band concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Board of Education
Luckey
Pittsburg
Howard
Local Scraps Record Fateful Wrecks And Deaths
Small items report BrakeMan H F Ripa and fireman W E Brown dying from injuries in wrecks on Pittsburg and Western Hallroad and Cleveland and Pittsburg Boal respectively. An Allegheny Rules Committee meets to discuss old and new council rules. A Washington man writes Mayor Goutey about his wife’s sister Kate E Otter. Clara Shafer, 78, dies at 43 Green Street Allegheny, heart failure attributed. James O’Net ill with acute pneumonia at Moorhead’s mill and not expected to live. Fire alarm from 213 chimney fire at Mrs Betz Pennayeune near Thirty cloth street. Inquest into infant found at 619 Ohle Street Allegheny. mother Catherine Volkocks identified. A tar contractor says Fourteenth ward station will be ready by the tenth next month. plasterers at work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Ripa
Pittsburg
Western
W. E. Brown
Cleveland and
Allegheny Committee On Rules
F.chocett
Washington, D. C
Goutey
Kate E. Otter
Clara Shafer
Green Street
Allegheny
James O'Net
Moorhead's Mill
Last Golden Gate excursion passes through city bound to California
The final Golden Gate excursion on the Pennsylvania road for the season traveled through the city last evening en route to California. About 73 passengers were aboard, including Mr and Mrs Henry A Davis who rose to greet the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Gate
Pennsyvania Road
California
Henry A. Davis
Ladies And Liquor Institute Meeting In Pittsburg
The fifth meeting of the Institute on Scientific Temperance Instruction was held yesterday at Smithfield Street M E Church. Mrs Mary A Hunt National and International President spoke on temperance education in public schools, urging adoption of revised textbooks and exposing alcohol’s harms while urging school boards to enforce temperance laws and seek state support. Delegates from surrounding counties attended as Pittsburgh and Allegheny boards consider adopting the proposed temperance text series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute On Scientifiejf Temperance” Instruction
Smithfield Street
M. E
Mary A. Hunt
Scientific Temperance Instruction Department
W.O.T. U. Mra
Hunt
Hnd
Huot
Union
Ap Ia Bee
T. U
Countrie
Pittsburg Public Schools
Allegheny Board
Everett Pianos Stand Out For Tone Durability And Low Prices
Everett pianos are praised for rich musical tone and precise action, with seven year warranties. They offer fixed cash pricing and payment plans from one dollar weekly. Sales point to high demand in Pittsburgh area, with club system payments and national wholesale pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
United States
Alex
Rosa’ Music
Federal Street
Allegheny
Frankstown Avenue
East End
Pittsburg
H. L. Brooks
Ingram
Great Curtain Sale at Horse & Co. Penn Avenue
A dramatic sale advertises 20 000 pairs at 50 cents to one third off regular value with top quality goods. It mentions a colorful mail card by W H Keech from Percy F Smith press, praising artistic job printing and urging business men to use the service. Clothing ads tout suits at 225 dollars?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Keech
Percy F. Smith
Virgin Alley
Latest sheet music at half price by H. Bleber & Bro
Advert says sheet music from ancient and modern classics at half price at 506 Wood Street Hoc Bleber & Bro with other notices for Ladies Salt Parlor new spring costumes Parcels & Jones 29 Fifth Avenue and a Watt detail about a writing machine noting trade offerings and unclear pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Bleber & Bro
Wood Street
Parcels & Jones
Fifth Avenue
Cattle Permit Laughs Policeman In Pittsburg Office
In Pittsburg a theatrical advance agent sought a permit to lead a live bullock through city streets for a show opening next week. Chief Maeder, amused, granted a permit after a brief, jocular exchange clarifying the harmless animal’s status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Safety Brown
Frank
Pittsburg
New York
Boston
Aeder
Department of Public Eaeery
Mr. Maeder
Madert
Mae
First Passionist Vows Taken at St Pauls Monastery Mt Oliver
Cyrillus Mais of St Michael's on the Southside and Marcellus McCue, son of a Braddock widow, took their vows at St Pauls Monastery on Mt Oliver. They depart for St Louis to begin ecclesiastical studies at the new Passionist house there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Monastery
Mt. Oliver
Cyrillus Mais
St. Michael's
Marcellus McCue
Braddock
St. Louis
Special Announcements on Diamonds Watches and Jewelry
Special notices advertise a stock of diamonds gold and silver watches jewelry silverware and other items with price and quality comparisons offered. Also promoted are musical instruments a Rustic restaurant breakfast and supper menus and a portrait studio offering cabinet photos for 150 or a life size crayon for 3. The ads name N Gallinger s West 1200 Penny the Rustic 85 and 37 Diamond Street Haxpy Hayes Jewelers 529 Smithfield Street Aurecht s Elite Gallery 516 Market Street and Booes and Box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Gallinger
West
Diamond Street
Aurecht
Market Treet
Pittsburg
Bargains at Hueus & Hack weekly specials
Special weekly bargains offer low prices on silks and fabrics. Black Sarah Silks 56c quality at 66c, 65c at 75c, 75c at 65c, 1.00 at 85c. Black India and Shanghai Silks 27 inches wide 75c and 85c. Novelty Camel hair and tweed fabrics cut from 150 to 250 down to 125 and 1.25 per yard. Plaids down from 1 to 0.75 yard. All wool suiting 38-40 inches wide 45c. Black French Serges 75c. Irish Point Lace Curtains pair 4.50, down from 7.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Shanghai
Spring Woolens Bargains Across A Monster Fabrics Display
Largest and choicest dress goods display in the city with wide ranges and record low prices. Choose from 40 to 46 inch all wool materials and several serges, plaids, stripes, and mobairs at substantial discounts. Regular robes and challies offered at deep cuts. hundreds of fabric styles and spring shades await shoppers at Peon Avenue Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peon Avenue
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Warsaw
Norrow
Dean
Times
Organizations of
Me. Gompers
Philadelphia
Romance
Mr. Edwards
General Presbyterian Assembly
DR. Briggs
Supreme Body
Thess Present
Ailenés
J. Graham
Carpenters
Frick
Vanced
Glenwood Steel Plant
Bugh
M. Bole
Parcels
Jexas
Iron City Brewing Company
New Soarfs St
James H.aiken & Co.'s
RO Free Text Books
Ladies and Liquor
The
Institute On Scientific Temperance
International
Mary &. Hunt
Alcohol
Horse & Co
Pp. Co. CO. C
Pirrsavree Compilation Clothing Company
Grant and
Diamond Streets
BUHL
CaLroram
Haxpy & Hayes
Booes & Box
James H. Aiken & Co
Hueus & Hack
Sarah
Sec
Cor
Market St
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Dr. Windthorst
de. Windthorst
Reichstag
Germana
Saber ‘Nationalis
Marys Churely
Adrne & CO
Penn Ave
Woolens
Lansdownes
JUS. Horne & CO
Blazers
C. Weisser
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