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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1891
Page
5
SuoerpaLe, April 27. The long strike record in the coke region has broken and the fight between operators and wage workers persists with both sides overreaching. Workers claim ample funds and readiness to continue, while operators cite organization and lost output. Officials report inconsistent shipping figures and ongoing negotiations, with no clear end in sight.
J F Nixon of Tainter swore out warrants against MeLore Company General Manager John Brennan and Dr W E L Coles on conspiracy assault and intimidation charges. Nixon alleges he was harassed at his home and that dynamite was kept at the house. He says his wife suffered a severe illness due to the circumstances.
Scottpale April 27. Manager Lynch claimed to have about men actively at work today, more than last week. Fifteen are Lewmenring No. 2, said to be old miners. Tin Frick Company shipped 143 cars of coke today. Lynch vows to recruit 12 new men from various mines to be scattered about. Peter Wise returning from Columbus with $1000 for strikers. Wise, District Master Erkuan, reports officers confident of victory and resources mobilized for the strike.
Mt Pleasant April 27 1881 a large crowd gathered to hear Jonas and Delaber promote socialist ideas near the Diamond and at the National Hotel The parade ends without incident as guards salute the flag and speakers urge strikes while residents enjoy the day under apple trees.
A long list of residents and place names including Pittsburgh Allegheny and surrounding boroughs appears, naming individuals such as Catharine Oberley Wenzel Strejoek Elizabeth Wiajekowski Nicholas W, Lawrence Connelli, George Samburg, Fannie Plerec, Alfred While, Auntie Brennan, Damian Wali and many others, along with addresses and communities like Pittaburg, Leetsport, and Allegheny. The fragment also records obituaries for Wallace Lyle Austin aged 31 from Whesline West Virginia and infant Bessie Manguerita Beam, with funeral details and residence notices in Pittsburgh areas.
The notice promotes imported laces under the 1890 tariff with interest and storage costs, touting low prices and store service. It mentions a spring circular ready for distribution featuring bargains in corduroys and art silks and Nottingham Lace Curtain.
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