Miners Suspend Eight Hour Struggle as Labor Ties Fray
The eight hour movement is paused as miners delay strike action citing fear for coal industry families. River miners may accept factory pricing while railroad workers plan a May 1 wage increase seek 10 cents per ton. A potential withdrawal from the American Federation of Labor is debated amid protest over aid to the sixteenth district. Local miners lobby for higher wages and continued coke region work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Labor
Sveptiened Market Street
New York and Cleveland Gas Coal Company
American Federation of Labor
Columbus
Federation
Connellsville
Bray
Lisarn Beationg
Sit Baer
National
Wage Comparisons and Looming Strikes Hit Pittsburg Mills
Reports show wage rates in Pittsburg planing mills and other cities vary with nine hour days in some places and ten in Chicago and Cleveland. Plasterers, painters, carpenters, and journeymen discuss potential lockouts while Builders' Exchange actions remain officially untouched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Chicago
East Saginaw
Columbia
Toledo
Reading
New York
Stige
Columbus
East Lana
Cleveland
Messia Wooke & Co
Southside
Wade
Builders’ Exchange
Wnners
Carpenters’ District Council
P. J. McGuirre
Sand Islands and the Rise of Hog Island Monopoly
Corpopolitans face a new dispute as Hog Island becomes controlled by a syndicate of lawyers after Frank Nesbit’s patent. Half the island was transferred to Attorneys Treadway and James McLaren, with leases to A H Stevenson and others. Sand now costs 2 cents a bushel as access dries up and developers push building on the former public resource.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hog Island
Neville Island
Frank Nesbit
Coraspolis
Nesbit
Sana
Pero
Treadway
James McLaren
A. Stevenson
Charles H. Stevenson
A.B Stevenson
Jordan
Elijah
Americus Guests Return Home After Pittsburg Visit
Senator Cullom and Julius Cesar Burrows left Americus after a productive stay. Burrows praised Pittsburg's industries and the city’s reception. He admitted nerves on the Mt Washington incline ride, joking that a balloon trip proves Pittsburg’s greatness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus Club
Senator Cullom
Washington
McComas
Burrows
Julius Cesar Burrowa
Pittsburg
America
Mt Washington
Afonela
Tide of War Turns as Balmaceda Vessels Face Rebels
Telegram from Valparaiso confirms the rebel flagship Blanca Encalada sunk, while the fate of the ironclad Huascar remains unconfirmed. Government ships move to crush the rebellion with precision and dynamite aboard a seas battle between Balmaceda forces and insurgents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youk
Valparaiso
Blanca Encalada
Huascar
Millenias A
Almirante Lynch
Eral Aconcogua
Esmerald
Aconcogua
Stanley Brown's Brew Job Seals Seal Controversy Probe
Secretary Foster selects J Stanley Hrows as special agent to inspect the seal fishery at the Pribilok Islands and report back. Brown, a long time Geological Survey Bureau investigator, will suspend duties to take the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasshisgtos
Foster
J. Stanley Hrows
Pribilok Islands
Brown
Geological Survey Bureau
Protection for gunners nets revolutionary armor
The Navy Department tests a new protection system for gunners in action on ships. A Pennsylvania factory supplies wire webbing of interlocking steel spirals, flexible yet strong, resembling chain armor. Curtains of this material would shield gunners behind shields from shell fragments, with netting believed to resist as well as a one inch steel plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Pennsylvania
Diphtheria Cases Rise in Pittsburg City
Seven new diphtheria cases reported yesterday to the Bureau of Health as the city sees a rising trend. The past weeks showed two or three cases daily with twenty burial permits issued this month, including deaths from diphtheria and meningitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Bureau of Health
Ceereerer Dp
Repairing Watches and Jewelry at Gallinger's
Repairing watches and jewelry offered at Gallinger's located at 1200 Penn. Low prices advertised for affordable service and repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallinger's
Penn
Immigrant Inquiry Probes Ford City German Glass Workers
Immigrant Inspector J M Stratton reports detention of five Germans linked to a Stolberg Germany to Ford City glass works scheme. Promises of wages drew families to America under William Hoebner. Pittsburg Plate Glass Company denies involvement as A Pitcairn defends compliance with alien contract laws. Layton continues investigation and prepares a report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Layton
Ford City
Pittsburg Plate Glass Company
Philadelphia
Germany
O J. B. Ford & Co
Treasury Department
Treasant
Mitapatrica
Aprilli
Agta Vv. Cooper
Philadelphias Sun
Homer
Bergenland
John Peter Schovnen
Peter Schoenen
Joseph Horat
Peter Joseph Hraua
Antonis Klas
Stolnere
Aix-la-Chappelle
Mir
George Katdor
Humaws
Peter Joseph Brava
Anto
Klas
Witn
Fora City
Mey
John Peter Sefjoenen
Joseph Stardt
Pewr Schoenen
Joan Peter Schoenen
Wiles
Stolberg
Schooneu
New York
Chestexmers
Waesland
Nordland
J. M. Stnatton
Department
Pittsburg
Sim
J. M. Stratton
William Huebper
Simeo Certala
U. S. Spatlding
Layton
Expressman Notes Strikes May Boost Some Trade
M E Vaillant of the American Express Company says strikes will mostly affect business indirectly. He predicts increased traffic as wholesalers and merchants drive express shipments to ensure safety and timeliness. He cites heavy loads, including 2500 pounds of iron to Boston, with freight and express rates shaping delivery decisions. The Mining Report is nearly finished with a draft act for mining regulation under study. District 6 United Mine Workers miners plan a convention tomorrow at Knights of Labor Hall with delegates from all mines expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers
Gar
Otr
Wien
Santa
Diminer
M. E. Vaillant
American Express Company
Trafle
Express
Boston
Court House
Railroad and River Miners
District 6
United Mine Workers of America
Knights of Labor Hall
Third Avenue
Market Street
Delegacs
Immigrant Trains Arriving in Pittsburg This Morning
Two trains carrying 17 carloads of immigrants are due in Pittsburg at 5:60 this morning. Agent Pitkin has no information on nationality but officials believe most are Swedes headed to the Northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Pitkin
Northwest
Mishaps Yesterday Leave Several Injured In City
A series of accidents yesterday left many with burns and broken limbs. Painter Burns fell from a ladder on the Monongahela bridge and was seriously hurt. Pring was thrown from a wagon on Hutler street and his right leg was broken. A gas explosion occurred at Reich's bakery at South Fifteenth and Carson streets. Stubenger was thrown from a flying home on Forty fourth Street with a fractured arm. Empel and workers at Riter Conly's Boiler Works suffered injuries from falling iron plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns
John Burns
Monongaleela Bridge
Pariz
David Pring
Hutler Street
Ram
Reich
South Fifteenth
Carson Streets
Charles Oman
Srunexger
Chris Stubenger
Forty-fourth Street
Empel
Charles Empel
Riter & Conly
Seeenay
Three Nebraska bank robbers arraigned after near lynch threat
Frank Tobin Elmer Nelson and Jesse Huby farmers from Cass county faced arraignment in Valparaiso Neb after a bank raid near Ashland. Tobin led the plan and banker Johnson was wounded. A mob threat loomed as the attackers waited for possible summary vengeance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Nes
Frank Tobin
Elmer Nelson
Jesse Huby
Ashland
Cass County
Blachof
Tobin
Johnson
Must Wait a While Allegheny Officials Discuss Powers
A meeting of Allegheny Public Safety Public Works and Charities heads plus council committee chairs focused on how to run new business under the city charter and ordinances. No plan was set until bills for second class cities pass. Officers Temme and Dixon arrested John Striebig on Perry near Chestnut after a resident complained of a gunshot. A loaded revolver with one exploded cartridge was found. Striebig faces a hearing today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Departments
Public Safety
Omcers Temme
Dixon
Allegheny
John Striebig
Perry Street
Chestnut Street
Striebig
Fire destroys J. C. Davies & Co office on Diamond Street
Early yesterday a rear fire gutted the J. C. Davies & Co office at 47 Diamond Street. It marked the third blaze in the area within days and residents hope the spate ends soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond Street
J. C. Davies & Co
A Lucky Scoop on Boys Suits at Bargain Prices
A Pittsburg company offers an all wool suit stock for boys at 30 cents on the dollar after buying from a New York manufacturer. The sale features worsted fabrics and fancies valued at $4 to $5, offered today at 2.20 each by FP CG.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pittsburg
1NG
Corner Grant and
Famond Streets
Cleaning the body and spring house style remedies
A mix of health advice and ads urges readers to cleanse the body with Patrick's Pills to refresh the mind and system. Local merchants promote spring sales for curtains, slippers, and fabrics with low prices and busy trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos, House & Co
Penn Avenue
Crackdown on Cigarette Sales to Children
Inspector McAleese pursues offenders under the 1887 law with Bird and Jasper arrested after L Bronson’s report of nicotine poisoning in his son. Detectives jailed the pair at Central station on $300 bail each. hearing set for Tuesday. violation carries 60 days to 5 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAleese
A. Bird
Nicholas Jasper
Coulson
Gripp
Central Station
Bird & Jasper
Fifth Avenue
McKinley
L. Bronson
Colwell Street
Bronson
Coulsant
Three Officers Beaten During Fight at Schwerd's Hall
Ephham Coleman and Thomas McKeown sub-officers and Alexander Cochrane regular officer fought a drunken crowd at Schwerd's Hall Woods Run. Coleman and McKeown were assaulted while Cochrane fell after losing his mace. Sipe and Sellers arrested. other arrests expected as Superintendent Muth investigates possible drinking with attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephham Coleman
Thomas McKeown
Allegheny
Alexander Cochrane
Schwerd
Woods
Coleman
McKeown
Cochrane
Hull
Gang
Charles Sipe
William Sellers
Muth
Andrews Criticizes Slow Government Bridge Engineers
Colonel James P. Andrews and Gustave Lindenthal left for New York after condemning the slow action of government engineers appointed to testify about the Hudson River bridge height and report to the War Secretary. He notes a proposed minimum height of 145 feet, says 140 feet is feasible, and cites a bridge cost of 000,000 with a center pier spanning no more than a half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Andrews
Gustave Lindenthal
New York
Hudson River
Colona
Despondent Allegheny Man Shoots Self at Home
William Beeck Beck, 23, of 40 Second Street Allegheny, died from a self-inflicted pistol shot early yesterday. He leaves a wife and two children after recent financial decline and heavy drinking. The coroner investigates the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Beck
No. 40
Second Street
Allegheny
Beck
Too Much For Him David Dudley Field Ill After Trip
David Dudley Field fell ill on a visit to Mamaroneck and was brought home to Gramercy Park. He is 86 years old and reportedly improved after Dr. Stephen Bart attended him. Family says the trip to the country may have exhausted him, but no immediate danger is seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Dudley Field
Pacial Trelegham
New Yoas
Mamaroneck
Gramercy Park
W Cyrus
Mr. Field
Burt
Humane Society Recurs Morganza Case At Meeting
The Humane Society again discussed alleged cruelty at Morganza Reform School yesterday but took no action. Mrs. William Ahlers was elected a member and Secretary Davidson noted numerous small contributions from local residents and fines totaling 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Humane Society
Morganza Reform School
William Ahlers
Davidson
W. Devons Wood & Co
Vcalvin Wells
William Woetock
M. H. Voegbrtly
Jacob Kofp
M. Buerkle
W. Ablers
Mra
H. Door Slinger
George McVague
Dissatisfied Hebrews Question Chief Rabbi's Conduct
A New York telegram reports Orthodox Jewish leaders denouncing Chief Rabbi Joseph and the Council of Presidents of Synagogues over seal fraud. Rabbi H. Brodsky accuses them of profiting from meat seals and distributing funds, with later accusations of counterfeit kosher certificates and a sugar certification sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yoas
Joseph
Rabbi H. Brodsky
Rabbi Joseph
Thurber, Whyland &Co
Io In
Fires rage across towns from Forestport to Philadelphia
Fire reports describe a forest and urban blazes from Forestport near Utica with losses around 50000, a Fulton street rear fire in Alliance Ohio, a Wabash avenue blaze, a Cherry Street building fire in Philadelphia with up to 200000 loss insured portion, and a Buffalo copper works fire. A New Jersey forest fire southwest of Millville threatens Mauricetown and Baileytown as winds drive flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utica
N.Y
Forestport
Fulton Street
Wabash Avenue
Philip Rogers
Philadelphia
Cherry Street
Oonn
J. KR. Jones & Co
Theational Publishing Company
Buffalo
W. A. Case & Son
McCutcheon
New Jersey
Millville
Dividing Creek
Mauricetown
Baileytown
Fie
Walker awarded damages in tia suit over California avenue
Hay Walker Jr. yesterday received a verdict for 10100 dollars in a damage suit claiming injury to and taking of his property due to California avenue opening in Allegheny City. He was also appointed a trustee of the Penitentiary, replacing the deceased N P Head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay Walker, Jr
Tia
Allegheny City
California Avenue
Walker
Esterday
Eee
N. P. Heed
Boys charged in alley stoning of boy in Allegheny
Mayor Wyman yesterday held Harry Hudspohl Joseph Kellein Harry Mulseed and David Mulseed for court in $1000 bail each They are about 11 years old and charged with stoning William Ablborn who was struck in the eye and lies at home on Federal Street extension in critical condition
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Layton
Ford
A. Piteairo
Europe
Joseph Dittmann
Germany
Wilhelm Hueharr
Inspector Strattan
Philadelphia
Braun
Huebner
Mayor Wyman
Allegheny
Harry Hudspohl
Joseph Kellein
Harry Mulseed
David Mulseed
William Ablborn
Abilborn
Federal Street
City Teachers Gather for Weekly Drawing Instructions
The city public school teachers will meet in South School for drawing lessons. Steps 14 and 13 meet on Monday and Tuesday at 4 P.M. respectively, with additional weekly sessions on September 7 and other steps through Friday at 4 P.M.
One-Legged Beggar Sullivan Arrested on Southside
William Sullivan, a one legged mendicant, was arrested on the Southside yesterday. His pant leg stuffed with groceries suggests a deceptive display. He is said to own Lawrenceville real estate and claimed St. Mary’s Cemetery as his residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sullivan
Sullivan
Lawrenceville
St. Mary's Cemetery
Fashionable wraps and jackets offered at bargain prices
A new week brings additional attractions with a wide selection of tans, gray, and black garments in the newest materials and styles. Ladies wraps, fichus, and mourning wear are featured with prices from four dollars upward. Jackets in light dark and black from five to three hundred fifty dollars, touted as the best bargains.
Local notices and incidents from the ward and city
Alderman Caldwell of the Twenty fourth ward planned to open his office on May 4. Cables arrived at Shadyside freight yards for Pittsburg Traction. Caroline Grentheer, 77, of 16 Concord street, sent to Allegheny City Home after mental decline. Ma Corecann's insane husband shot her. he is at Warren asylum. Allen Stone aged 9 from Allegheny fell ill with meningitis for two days. A fight at Clinton mill. Michael Kanan arrested and jailed 30 days. Magistrate Succop seeks ten others. J C McKean appointed postmaster at Charleroi succeeding his sister. In July the office will move to third class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldermas
Joan Caldwell
Twenty-fourth
Shadyside Station
Pittsburg
Caroline Grentneer
Concord Street
Allegheny City
Ma Corecann
Parnassus
Warren Asylum
Allen Stone
Cra
Eton
William A. Stone
Allegheny
Clinton Mill
Michael Kanan
J.C. McKean
McKean
Charlero
Bargain Business Suits Offered at Half-Price Sale
One thousand men are invited to buy 1,000 plain black business suits at a reduced price of 555 dollars. The offer highlights anchor cutaway styles and a mix of cheviots cassimeres worsteds and tweeds from P. O. C. C. PirrssurnG Commission at the corner of Grant and Diamond streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C
Grant and
Diamond Streets
A Good Thing for the Grip
Several persons highly recommend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a cure for the grip now prevalent. E. W. Kilbourne the County Surveyor says a bottle gave him relief. The medicine is from Chamberlain Co Des Moines Iowa and is selling well in Albuquerque. For sale by druggists nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
N. M
Daily Citizen
Chamberlain
E. W. Kilbourne
Chamberlain & Co
Des Moines
Iowan
Draggista
Wsa
Special sale notice for wool plaid yard goods
A weekly ad announces a 65 piece lot of all wool French plaid fabric on sale at 6 cents per yard, regular 85 cents. Customers are urged to view the window display at the corner of Fifth Ave and Market St N. This is a local newspaper ad style brief item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. B
Mrs Aylward Arrives for Brother William Mullen Funeral
Mrs. Aylward of Union City traveled to the city yesterday to take charge of her brother William Mullen whose death occurred Sunday at the Homeopathic Hospital. Burial was planned for Homewood Cemetery this morning. Funeral rites were held last evening at the morgue with Rev Mr White of St Andrew's Church and M Thomas Wallace presiding.
Farmer act performer arrested at Central Station
The Yankee farmer entertainer at the Fifth Avenue Museum was arrested last night by an inadequately posted officer. Before explanation, Mr. Farmer was jailed at Central station. Inspector McAleese later had the situation clarified and released him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenage Museum
Farmer
Central Station
McAleese
Grandeur pianos and assorted goods advertised in store circulars
Local store promotes sale of Decker Bros Knabe and Fischer grand pianos used in city concerts as the best touch and tone. Also advertises men’s wedding outfits at Jos. Horne & Co. and a limited stock of B. & B. Webster’s dictionary, English and French dress novelties, lace curtains, and other bargain items from multiple merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decker Bros
Knabe & Fischer
Hamilton
Fifth Avenue
H. J. Lyneti’s
Market Street
Wassu
William Pritchard Burned at Moorhead Mill Pit
William Pritchard, while working near a boiler at Moorhead McAleane and Co.'s mill late last night, was overcome by steam and fell into the pit. He lay unconscious for a time and was badly burned all over his body. He is not expected to live.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Pritchard
Moorhead
Jail bookings and hearings in a city police roundup
Bromanyp Walroce sits in jail on charges of assault and battery with a hearing set before Alderman Gripp on Friday. George Grason, 16, was arrested at his father’s urging for alleged truancy. Maggie O'Neal and a Visitor were arrested for disorderly conduct. Jacob Grigea M alias George Wilson faced larceny charges. Maggie Stadhs accused Charles Stubbs of assault with Stubbs due for a Wednesday hearing. William Sullivan received 30 days in the county Workhouse for drunken assault during a theft spree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bromanyp Walroce
Faonle Woltock
Gripp
Qeorge Grason
la Tncerrigbie
Gannotta
Maggie O'Neal
No.9
Bankalley
Minoie Wineberg
Jacon Grigea
George Wilson
Shore
Henry Gerding
Third Avenue
Maggie Stadhs
Charles Stubbs
Alderman Gripp
Stubbs
William Sullivan
Comaty
Striped Wash Silk Waists Featured in Norfolk Styles
Norfolk dress items offer silk waists and silk shirts at low prices. Ladies gowns include London shirts and striped waists in Norfolk style with new spring and summer designs. Prices range from $3 to $85 with various trims and velvet collars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Theo Price
Sarah Walste
Special inducements this week in Spring Blazers and Reefers
Special inducements listed for spring blazers and reefers with various color and material names and associated worths. Items include Blazer Black Chevier at 830 dollars, Reefer Breen and Gray Ubeviet at 1350 dollars, among others.
Elegant Cloth Capes Offered in Exclusive Styles
We present a large stock of stylish cape wraps in Broadcloth Cordarines and Camel's Hair, plain or trimmed with braid jewels and silk embroidery. Prices from dollars and up, with elegant high novelty capes from 25 to 60 dollars. Our capes are exclusive styles and priced low.
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Niners
Federation of Labor
United States of America
Kall
Wileves
Allegheny County Planing Mill
Pew
Ahlers
Delong
Beinet Toll
Morrow
Americus
Julius Casar Burrows
Balmaceda
Stanley Brown
The
Treasury
Cooper
Pitcairn
Huebcer
Philadelfula
Dean Pres
William
Anton Klas
Waliram
Coun
Paten Buavy
Mr. Schoenen
Joseph Hardt
Jacob Schoepen
Ullicala
Haebner
Pawert
Gustave Bueschel
Arta
Af Oenen
Edonied
W. R. Pepper
Buescher
Mr. Pepper
Jacob Schoenen
Hoe
Mr. Dittman
Schoenek
Dean Jacon
Liv
Fabelous
Ian Siena
Mr. Ditman
Wrother
Peter Schorren
Eanes
Aude
A Vilat
Bueschel
Schoenen
Mr. Layton
Mr. Pitcairn
Expressmer
District Miners’ Convention
Prospect
Nebraska
Patrick
G. D. Bimen's
Ohio Street
Allegheny, Pa
Bocos & Buit
Alad
Andrews
William Beeck
Him
Humane Society
Hay Walker
Hucus & Hacxe
Grand Cloak Department
Ulspiay
Jos. Horne & Co
Bocos & Bua
G. D. Simon’s
Rosenbaum & Co
Iron City Brewery
Rosenblum & Co
Dlc
C. Weisser
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Fifth Ave
Uwsy
Railway Fremen
Pennsyvanian Railroad Com
Fremen
Ft. Wayne
Leadtos Pittelurs
Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Soder
Norfolk
Norfolk Atyle
Capes
JMS. Horne & CO
Otel Stickney
Kentucky Avenue
Atlantic City
Stickney
Seabright
BS. T
L. Repp
Ocean View
Ape
A . City
H. dL. von Hot and Cola Sea
Lippincote
E Roberts
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