Coke region strike and new workers flood in
Across the Coke regions labor gains new reinforcement as Frick Company reports 800 workers at Leisenring, 240 at Adelaide, and 11 at Kyle with trains bringing over 500 men. Morewood and West Overton plants expand, while social unrest and incendiary circulars threaten the strike’s unity. an amicable settlement emerges with UMW terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryacial Telngram
Tice
Scormate
Columbus
Frick Company
Adelaide
Leisenring
Kyle
Morewood Works
Southwest Company
West Overton
Overholt & Co
Painter Works
McClure Coke Company
Disman
Tarrs
Craw
A. L. Keister
B. F. Keister Co
United Mine Workers
Uniontown
Eyre Works
Fairchance
Veterans of Ohio Encampment Attended by Pittsburgers
Steubenville reports the second day of the State Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic with addresses and music. Ex Presidents Hayes and other leaders spoke at two gatherings. Election results named A M Warner and Lane V Prentiss as top officers. Mrs McQuis hon named President. many attendees from nearby posts listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RK. B. Brown
A. L. Conger
J. H. Stewart
Mashilon
M. Laith
D. D
Columbus
F. Mack
J. W. O'Neil
Election Department
A. M. Warner
Cincinnati
Seenoe
John Pierce
Lane
Duplicate Orders Sent to Firm by a Wily Agent
Martis's Ferry April 2 Leon Einstein formerly of Patterson New Jersey has devised a fraud scheme targeting Nifflin Co. Einstein sent multiple orders and collected commissions on each, deceiving principals by claiming first orders and rerouting second orders through a district agent named Reia. Authorities seek the wily broker amid a cache of trees and goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legram
Difpatch
Martis
Leon Einstein
Einstein
Nifflin & Co
Patterson
N. J
Tien Einstein
Lutein
Reia
Ambitious Pittsburg Akron Line Aims to Reach New York Network
A special telegraph report notes the Pittsburg and Western Railroad is pushing a line from Mogadore to Youngstown to connect with Cleveland and coal fields, with eventual links to Pittsburgh and Erie. The scheme, paired with Western New York and Philadelphia interests, seeks a New York and Chicago route only six miles longer than existing Pennsylvania lines.
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AkKvox
Pittsburg
Akron
Sed Western Railroad
Mogadore
Thin County
Youngstown
Baltimore and
Cleveland
Sosnes
Conmetton
Pittsbbeg
Erie
New York
Phiadelpna
New York and
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Irregular U A M Council Formed to Oppose Hall Bill
A telegram from Braddock reports the Jr 0 U A M Council organized to defeat the Hall bill in the Legislature. The move targets a division of state school funds and cites opposition by Senator Pacha and Galaneae.
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Pore Brappock
U. A. M. Council
Hall
Senet Pacha
Sale advertisements and discounts across multiple merchants
A jumble of shop notices touts discounts on hosiery carpets silks ties and suits. Promotions include 25 to 50 cent hosiery pieces at Jos Horse Co and Campbell Dick with large lots at Welty's and Rosenbaum Co. Saller & Co advertises a Friday working man sale offering a $10 suit for $6. The mix includes silk ties 25 cents and cheap moquette carpets at Hartford Smith makes. A saloon ad notes Iron City Brewery beer and phone contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos
District committees draft petitions for legislature action
District representatives formed committees to circulate petitions throughout the district and plan to present them to the Legislature via their members. A resolution was adopted favoring sending council representatives to Harrisburg to press the cause.
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Eof
Harrisburg
Faith Core Frenzy Strikes the Community With Great Force
A garbled telegram report from April 2 mentions Christian Scientists pursuing a temple and a Mrs. Allen speaking of faith healing. Separate item notes Natural Gas Co plans an eight inch line from Branchton to Grove City to Greenville and a purchase of Union Heat and Light Co. Hungarians are moved to coke regions to replace strikers in the iron industry.
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Dispatce
Carros
Allen
Grove Crrr
Natural Gas
Branchton
Butler County
Grove City
Greenville
Roe
Union Heat and Light Company
Brappocr
Pittsburg Shenango and Lake Erie elects new president
At the Pittsburg, Shenango and Lake Erie stockholders meeting in Greenville, John Dick of Meadville was elected President with officers unchanged. A large alligator was found in Akron’s Little Cuyahoga river. Judge Hoke orders mine sale and $15,000 to stockholders. James Pershing of New Florence was found dead near Armagh, IA with throat cut. he had been away two weeks to visit his sister.
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Greenville
Pittsburg
Shenango
Lake Eirrie
John Dick
Meadville
Cuyahoga
Akron
Mercer
Judge Hoke
The
of China
Taylor County Coal Company
Treasury
James Pershing
New Florence
Armaci
Iadison County
Mia
Rogers
Armagh
Thero
National Council Session Draws American Mechanics to Cleveland
American Mechanics plan a June push to secure 5 000 to 6 000 members for Cleveland where the National Council will hold its annual meeting. Canton and Washington councils will contribute members and bands, with uniformed commanderies from several cities also attending. Senator Cockrell of Missouri noted political concerns, criticising the McKinley bill and treasury revenues for July.
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American Mechanics
Cleveland
National Counci
McKeesport Coun- Sh
Canton
Washington Council
Uniformed Bank
Wheeling
Washington
Chicago
Senator Cockrell
Missouri
Mr. Bish
Rumor of John Stroup License Declared False
City reports spread that John Stroup received a license yesterday. Judge White denied the rumor and said there was no truth to the claim.
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John Stroup
Judge White
Cleveland's Baking Powder Proves Moisture Retaining
An advertisement claims Cleveland's Baking Powder uses only cream of tartar and soda for leavening. It asserts cakes and breads remain moist and fresh for days, contrasting with other powders that rely on ammonia or alum.
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Cleveland
Obituary notices from Allegheny area families
A dense death notice page lists multiple burials and funeral details including Brown Casey Glenn Grim Hitgrat Jones Ludwig Montouth Murray McGimsey Neeson Patterson Baum Schaming Searyght Wilson and others. Entries provide dates April 1891 and locations Allegheny Millvale Stanton Avenue Lawrenceville and St Marys Church with times and relatives named.
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Wil
James Ae Wood
Ferray
Stanton Avenue
Millvale
Ludwig
Pittsburg
Montooth
William Monroors
Kia Lata Sershicin
Fe Butler Street
Faipay
Murray
William P. Murray
Ga Ae
Pease Beaver Street
Sewickley
McGimpsey
Joan W. McGimpsry
Barnara
Se Enen
Fountain Street
Allegheny
Ow Schaming
George
Nicholas
Elizabeth Schaming
Vinial Street
St Mary's Church
Searight
Thomas Searight
Beaver Avenue
Wilson
St.m
Hannah Lindsay
James Aon
Nottingham Lace Curtains Spring Circular Offers
N B our Spring Circular announces engraved copies of several great bargains in Nottingham Lace Curtains now ready for distribution.
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N. B
Nottingham
Gigantic Purchase Sweeps Two New York Boys Clothing Makers
Local retailer announces a massive stock purchase from two leading New York boys clothing manufacturers. Prices are half off as a special advertising deal with hundreds of new suits this season, short and long pants, light stripes, and popular materials. Limited stock expected to sell quickly. offers won’t be duplicated soon.
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New York
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Coke Rlegions
the Veterans OF Ohio
Eprota
Coke Hegions
Braddock
People’s Store
Fifth Ave
Campbecy & Dick
Saller & Co
Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Hartford & Smiths
Welty's
Federal Street
Parkway
Rosenbaum & Co
Iron City Brewery
L. E
Tecusal
Stroup
Bert Mo
Case
Enese
George W. O
Uaa
Mary H. x
David W. Eee
Eaner
Rtownship F
Townslip
Allegheny -Pituburg
Ornaer
Pitteburg _fittwbarg
Piteburg
Allegheny Heavy
Allegheny Allegheny
Hiladelphis
Pcentana Nntabuee
Orr—Harton
Cortlandt Whitehead
William H. Singer
Western Avenue
Brrtta HantTon
Willliamm Meade Orn
James Archibald & Bro
Second Avenue
Wood
Western Insurance CO
Wood Street
Alexander Nimicke
John B. Jackson
P. Herbert
Insurance Co. of
North America
JONES
J.eogart
Shuuman
Chas, Rk, Shumak
William Whetworth
D. S. Hess
Broadway
Eighteenth St
Shuman Bros
Brussels
Ginniff & Steinert, Lim
Wood ST
Wood St. Carpet House
Bedford Cards
Les
Paris
Bogos& Buhl
Iu Daburg
Furit Hackereek
Arthur, Schondelmyer
Ohio 8&T
Pearl Duptons
New York Mills
Bey
Asphaltum
Market St
Anto
William H. Allen
Ava
McLintock & CO
JAS
Mneil & Bro
Twenty-ninth Street and
Allegheny Valley Railroad
DERBY
Office Outfitters
Wagner
Lille
Curacoa
If Avenue
Corner
Fourth Ata
Burg
Eureka
Sen
Bennett & Co
Dunlap and Youman
J.G Bennett&co
Cor. Wood ST
Sixth ST
Penn Ave
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