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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1890

Page

3

Arbitration Allays Labor Disputes in Historic Joint Conference

The article recounts how arbitration evolved from 1883 in Pittsburgh, detailing key figures John Flannery and J. L. Evans, umpire decisions by McCune Weeks Agnew and others, and how joint conferences now settle labor disputes across four states. It notes that arbitration reduced strikes and is favored by National Tube Works officials after recent unrest.

Naonal McKeesport Isbor Tax Disrateh John Flannery Trades Journal Miners’ Union Miners’ Association

Flint Glass Committee Meets Over Scale In Flint Industry

The chimney branch of the Scale Committees of the Flint glass manufacturers and workers will meet today in the Stevenson Building rooms. Likely no major changes to the present scale. Moves planned by the other side, but none likely to spark quarrel. Representatives include Koegler Steubenville C J E Flinn Pittsburg and James McMullen Philadelphia. Manufacturers’ side lists George A Macbeth Edward Hogan and J J Gill Steubenville. Prescription branch to meet August 6 and shade branch two days earlier at Monongahela House and Philadelphia respectively.

Flint Glass Stevenson Building Koegler Steubenville J. E. Flinn Pittsburg James McMullen Philadelphia

Trades Assembly Proposal Drawn by Flannery

John Flannery former Master Workman of L A 4907 writes to General Master Workman Powderly about creating a National Trades Assembly for all salesmen. He recalls Powderly promising to push national organizers to mobilize locals across major cities for clerks. Powderly’s actions are described as lacking progress on the plan.

John Flannery L. A Powderly Knights of Labor Flannery As Nations Trades Assembly of Salesmen

What Pittsburg Can Do Large Girder Shipped to Frisco

A 105 foot long girder weighing 149770 pounds, about 70 tons, was shipped from Pittsburg by Carnegie Phipps and Osce to San Francisco for use in the new City Hall at Las Francion. Transport charges totaled 105 dollars per 100.

Frisco Keystone Bridge Carnegie, Phipps & Os Ae Aliforain Las Francion

Apprentice Question Settled In Plumbers Union

The union resolved the apprentice issue by amending the constitution to elect five vice presidents from each state who will act as state organizers and presiding officers. They may convene a state locals convention with a conference board to work with a master plumbers board to set terms on apprenticeships. The convention also separated the offices of Secretary and Treasurer. Two new Canadian applications brought total locals to 53.

Tressurer Canada Niagara St. Butate NS A. Smith East Liverpool East End A. E. Bateman Fifth Avenue OTICE Light and Power Blairsville D. A. Fanion Antesnyder Aaid Company Indiana Co Heat, Light Indiana Jytt-4 Alectrc Court House

New Iron Plant Reported From Lovedale Estate Sale Near Long Run

Reports from up the Monongahela River claim ten acres of the Lovedale estate near Longton have been sold to a Pittsburgh rolling mill for 500 dollars an acre. The plan is to erect an iron plant with possible McKeesport capital involvement. Local firms offered no confirmation while others heard Allegheny City interests consider pig iron production nearby. A National Tube Works representative said the land would only fit two furnaces, with adjacent property potentially bought.

Monongshell Lovedale Longton Pittsburg McKeesport Painter & Sons A. M. Byers & Co W. W. Wood & Co Allegheny City Bishop National Tube Works Tube Works

Twelve Linden Steel plates forged stamps fraud uncovered

Washington reports reveal that only one Linden Steel plate bore a forged inspectors stamp used to swap tested pieces. Of nineteen plates in question ten met quality, two were slightly below, and the motive appears to be doubt about plate quality. Master Workman Evans cites a letter from John W. Hayes confirming printers’ union rumors lack truth.

Linden Steel Washington Linden Steel Company Joseph L. Evans D. A. No Knights of Labor John W. Hayes New York Tribune K. of L Union No New York

Local Assembly Knights of Labor Reports 25 Cent Wage Increase

Local Assembly 1574 cigarmakers met last evening and heard reports of a 25 cent wage increase. Several new shops signed the scale this week, indicating growing support for the raise.

Knights of Labor

Amalgamated Association Reports Wabash Iron Signs

President Weihe received a telegram stating that the Wabash Iron Company of Terre Haute Indiana signed the scale, marking another firm commitment to the agreement.

Weihe Amalgamated Association Wabash Iron Company Terre Haute Ind

Pittsburg Passengers Flock to Atlantic City Trains

Over 800 people departed yesterday on two special Baltimore and Ohio trains bound for Atlantic City. Division Passenger Agent E D Smith oversaw the trip and faced difficulty securing lodging as a large crowd expected full occupancy of Atlantic City hotels by Pittsburgers.

Baltimore and Ohio Road Atlantic City Division E. D. Smith Atlantic

Down They Go Bargain Suits in Four Price Lots

Today and tomorrow only, Combination Clothing Co. offers entire stock of men s suits in four bargain lots. The six dollar suits were cut from twelve, three dollar from fifteen, ten dollar from twenty, and twelve dollar from twenty five. Displayed in large show windows at Grant and Diamond streets, opposite the Court House.

Cor. Grant Diamond Sis Pitrssurrg Combination Clothing Co

Ladies Seek Seashore Wardrobe Repairs Before Season

Before leaving for the seashore or mountains, women are urged to inspect seal garments for repairs, changes, or renovations after storage. J.G. Bexser & Co. offers services at Wood Street and Fifth Avenue in Pittsburgh, claiming better and cheaper work now than later.

J.G. Bexxerr & Co Uvorner Wood Street Fifth Avenue Pittsbure

Second Popular Excursion via Allegheny Valley R B

Weekend excursion options listed with prices to Niagara Falls Toronto Thousand Islands and Lake Chautauqua. Train departs Union Station 8 30 a m with Eastlake coaches Pullman parlor buffet cars. Tickets valid 15 days with return options and off stops described.

Niagara Falls Toronto Thousand Islands Union Station Thousand Island Lake Chautauqua

Trains From MHebure Asion Station Schedule

Trains depart MHebure Asion at 6 30 a m and 12 45 p m Central time with special via the P F W C Ey and GC PR E routes. Return tickets valid until August 9. Also note sale at Pitabarg Market with life size yon era. Bring children.

Mhebure Asion PR. E Pitabarg

Poor Farm Site Probe Bouts Ends In Horseplay And Hatful Drama

A city awards panel led by Mayor Gourley toured potential Poor Farm sites, first inspecting Colonel Echols property and then the H S A Stewart farm at Parnassus. Prices ranged from 300 to 700 dollars per acre with mixed suitability. Contemplated 400 acre Neel offer rejected for river frontage and procedural reasons.

Diogenes Department of Awards Brake Fen Gourley Brown Bigelow Elliot Morrow J. W. Echols A. Stewart Echols Prince Albert H. 8. A. Stewart Parnassus J. B. Neel Kittaning Stewart Sis Vourdiorkens

Money orders and notices from Pittsburg Postoffice July report

The Pittsburg Postoffice money order department released its July report showing a solid hot season performance with totals for foreign and Canadian orders, remittances, and various nation notes issued. Also noted are arrangements by the Hibernian Rifles for an August 3 parade in Johnstown, tickets at Watt’s, and local ads for Syrup of Figs and Table Belle flour with production details and agents.

Pittsburg Mono Sasa New South Wales Ovswes Poia Newfoundland Hibernian Rifles Johnstown Union Depot Watt's Fifth Avenue Smithfield Street

Dress Goods Remnant Day Sale at Horne & Co. Stores

Sees Thee Remnant Day prices as Jos Horne Co on Peon Avenue offering lower dress goods prices by the piece to clear stock. Cotton and wool goods including all wool items marked down to make room for inventory. Local remnant sale at Peon Avenue Stores.

Jos. Horne & Co Peon Avenue

Friday Muslin Underwear Specials Offer Bargain Gear

Muslin underwear sale this Friday features gowns at 50 65 75 850 and 1 dollar, skirts at 50 65 T 85c and 1, corset covers with prices 1234 18 28 35 40 and 500. Visit Besos & Bua department for bargains.

da Besos & Bua

No substitute for pure beer in healthful summer drink

The ad notes that no substitute for pure beer exists for a healthful summer drink. Z. Wainwright & Co. claims their beer is popular there. Families can inquire by sending a postal card or by telephone 5525.

Z. Wainwright & Co

Criminal Court Adjourns Till September With Compliments

The Criminal Court adjourned after a June term described as the largest and most efficient in years. Judge Collier praised the District Attorney Johnston and court officers for expediting cases under a new workflow that prepared testimony in advance. Sentences will be imposed tomorrow and Mondays hearings continue through September first week.

Criminal Court Collier Crimins Johnston Attorder Dorente Johnston Beore el. Collier J. H. Smith

Man Denied Citizenship Papers in Erie Court

Judge Acheson and U S Court officials presided as about 20 naturalization applicants appeared. All but Bernard Lynch, who has only ten months in the state, received papers as the law requires a year of residence. Lynch was ordered to wait until his residence requirement is fulfilled. The bankruptcy report distributing liens of John Hilheimer in Westmoreland County was confirmed.

Acheson United States Court Erie Bernard Lynch Register John Hilheimer Westmoreland County

Theresa Fachet Sues for Divorce over Alleged Infidelity

Theresa Fachet files divorce from Joseph Fachet citing infidelity and closeness to Josephine Bender, a Natrona widow. A court sanity commission meeting for James H. Smith, awaiting hanging for wife murder, will hear testimony this afternoon.

Theresa Fachet Joseph Fachet Josephine Bender Natrona James H. Smith

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