Immigration Debate Over Alien Labor Law Testing the System
Immigrant Inspector Layton criticizes the alien contract labor law after Judge Lacombe's ruling. He warns the act is a nullity and may invite a flood of "foreigners" from Hungary Slavonia and Italy. He suggests consular prechecks and passport requirements to weed out the undesirable influx and cites the Jeannette case as proof the law can be beaten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Human Brotherhood
Robert Layton
Lacombe
Belching
United States
Ita
District of Columbia
Columbia
L. A
Duquesne Heights Residents Seek Better Water Rights
About 50 prominent Thirty-fifth ward residents met at Lackey schoolhouse to press for improved water supply from the Monongahela Water Company. An ordinance granting a 21 year Southside monopoly was reviewed with city terms. a citizen committee was formed to meet officials and company representatives, with another meeting set for Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne Heights
Monongahela
Select Council
City of
Pittsburg
Monongahela Water Company
Monongahela Company
Southside
Carson Street
Halliday
Watson
Epping
Reitz
Water Company
Daniel McGeary
W. C. Reitz
John Moren
John Gearing
William Schorr
G. L. Holliday
Ragpicker Mary Causes Disturbance in Hill Wards
Louie Elk alias Mary the Ragpicker, known in the Hill wards, allegedly stole neighbors clothes from Soho street and Grove street. When confronted by residents and a delegation, she allegedly hurled missiles including a smoothing iron at them. Officer Meyers intervened and she was detained at the Eleventh ward station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lettie Elk
Center Avenue
Louie Elk
Mary the
Hill Wards
Mary
Elizabeth Connolly
Soho Street
Eleventh Ward
Survey of Poor Farm Property by City Engineer
Assistant City Engineer Wakefield and five men surveyed the old Poor Farm property yesterday. The work will take several days and Black & Baird plan their own survey next. The Parnassus farm survey will follow. Deeds cannot be filed until surveys conclude and Chief Elliot begins a two week Mt Clemens vacation.
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Wakefield
Black & Baird
Parnassus Farm
Elliot
Department of Charities
Mt. Clemens
Coat tossed twice at West End hearing
At a West End hearing in Alderman Aurin's office Gust Spade was found to have sold a second-hand coat first to Joe Wenke for $3 and then to Jacob Baker for the same price. Baker received Agissarenere at cost and Wenke faced larceny accusations. Baker was discharged and the coat returned to an unspecified party.
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Aurin
West End
Gust Spade
Joe Wenke
Jacob Baker
Baker
Agissarenere
Venke
Sone
Squire Avrin
Editor H. H. Byram Shows Marked Recovery
Mr. H. H. Byram, editor of the Chronicle Telegraph, lying seriously ill at his Forbes avenue residence near Meyran, was much improved at midnight last night and his recovery seems almost certain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Byram
Chronicle- Telegraph
Forbes Avenue
Meyran
Local Items Report From Two Cities
Inspector Mc Aleese and Officer Roach announce arrests of May Jones Emma Robinson William Buck John Moore Alexander Bennett Eva Moredaith Alice Kelly and William Gateman all residents of Second Avenue. James Cusnrenax of Fourth Avenue charges H T Gallery with conspiracy in selling furniture for a stake without returning proceeds. Allegheny Health Committee ordered fallwaster and P and W notified not to load dead animals in city cars. Twenty eighth ward station reports a man struck by a butcher knife. Board of Viewers hears claims for damages from Summerlea street opening. A slight fire at American Iron Works caused little damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAleese
Roach
May Jones
Emma Robinson
William Buck
John Moore
Alexander Bennett
Second Avenge
Eva Moredaith
Alice Kelly
William Gateman
Second Avenue
James Cusnrenax
Fourth Avenue
H. T. Gallery
Diamond Street
Richa
Seta
Allegheny Health Committee
Fallwaster
Eee
Summerlea Street
American Iron Works
Allegheny City Insufficient Light Towers Spark Test Ride
The Gas Committee tested new Jenny Light Company towers by riding five wards in carriages at night. The result showed uneven illumination with many cross streets dark, prompting calls for 25 additional towers and more mast arms.
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Allegheny
Allegheny City
Gas Committee
Jenny Light Company
Fort Wayne
Ind
I. R. Stayton
Thomas Brown
Theodore Haesken
Arthur Kennady
George W. Susman
D. Hubley
William Bader
Kemmler
Hubley
Federal Street
Stockton Avenue
Anderson Avenue
Lacock Street
Madison Avenue
Main Street
Clerk Dilworth
North Avenue
Boyle Street
Hemlock Street
Ackley Street
Garfield Avenue
Dilworth
Irwin Avenue
Western Avenue
Sherman
Sherman Avenue
First Ward
Fifth Ward
Pittsburg
Manchester
W. Suaman
Secret of the potter's field unearthed by Pittsburg visitor
A wealthy Pittsburg man sought a pass to inspect the City Farm to reach his father's grave buried in a pauper's grave at the potter's field. He disclosed his parents were inmates of the farm and Allegheny Cemetery and that the bones could be moved if sales talk continued. Examiner Hoffman granted his request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter’s Field
Pittsburg
Department of Charities
City Farm
Examiner Hofman
Department
Hoffman
Allegheny
Overdose of Morphine Fatal to Miss Martha Hayes
Coroner McDowell to hold inquest into the death of Miss Martha Patterson Hayes aged 19 at 22 Center avenue. She died yesterday morning from an overdose of morphine powders taken to relieve cramps while visiting her aunt Mrs. William Stewart. Miss Hayes had spent the past year in Kansas with her mother who suffered a long illness. She arrived in Pittsburg last week to visit her father, a Pittsburg compositor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell
Martha Ptterson Hayes
William Stewart
Center Avenue
Miss Hayes
Kansas
Pittsburg
Improbable cure restores hearing of New Castle man
Thomas H. Wogan of New Castle Pennsylvania endured a lifelong ear discharge and deafness until Dr Badler at 804 Penn Avenue treated him. Four years later his ears remain healthy and hearing is restored, allowing him to hear normal conversation with ease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Wogan
New Castle
Badler
Penn Avenue
Martin Pleased With Washington Visit on Conference Hopes
Secretary William Martin of the Amalgamated reports a cordial Washington trip. He says Iron schedules will require a conference committee for settlement. Senators Aldrich and Sherman listened to their case, with Western Republicans silent or tepid and Democrats willing to support a $1 per ton reduction.
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Martin
Washington
Brotherhood—Labor News
William Martin
Amalgamated
Messrs
Aldrich
Sherman
Capitol
Senate
Roughing Machine Sparks Worker Strike at Woods Run Mill
President Weibe and President-at-Large Earland visited Oliver's Woods Run Mill to probe a dispute over a roughing machine. Workers object as the machine replaces a rougher with cheaper labor, leading to a strike amid fears of widespread layoffs.
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Weibe
Earland
Oliver
Woods’ Run
Dunbar Fund Receives New Contributions
Inspector Layton reports additions to the Dunbar Relief Fund with $160 sent on Tuesday and the remainder to be remitted today, reflecting growing support from labor circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inspector Layton
Dunbar Relief Fund
Layton
Knights' Painters Refuse Card Exchange Stand
Recording Secretary Bruce of the Paint er's Assembly Knights of Labor states none of his brothers will accept joining the Brotherhood painters. He says members will stay with the K of L order and will not exchange cards or join the Brotherhood. The assembly has 98 working cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce
Painter’s Assembly
Knights of Labor
Brotherhood
Knights of Labor Painters Withdraw Labor Day Parade Plan
The Knights of Labor painters decided to rescind their acceptance to participate in the Labor Day parade after the Building Trades Council endorsed the Brotherhood's opposition. At a meeting last Saturday week they moved to retract the invitation acceptance and will notify their members.
Flint Glass Conferences in Philadelphia and Monongahela
The shade scale conference in Philadelphia closed amicably after changes on both sides. A second conference on the prescription branch began at Monongahela and will continue to dry. Workers seek a ten percent price increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Monongahela
Ice-Drivers Clash Sparks District Malicious Mischief Case
John O'Shea, former Master Workman of the Ice-Drivers' Assembly, was arrested yesterday at the district's suit led by Master Workman Joseph L. Evans for malicious mischief over alleged destruction of assembly books. O'Shea posted bonds for appearance. suit long pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O'Shea
Ice-Drivers’ Assembly
The
Knights of Labor
Joseph L. Evans
O'Shea
Liggett and Myers Tobacco Co Excursion for Employees
The Liggett and Myers Tobacco Co of St Louis gave workers a free river excursion with music refreshments and a half holiday as extras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liggett and Myers Tobseco Co
St. Louis
Journeymen Plasterers Reject Masters’ Proposal
Journeymen plasterers refuse to accept the masters’ proposition to turn in and work for but masters belonging to the association. The dispute centers on membership and employment terms within the plastering trade.
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Associaon
Poisoned by ivy strands threaten Charles Sellers in Coons Hut episode
Charles Sellers of West Main Street became ill after a coon hunting trip in Charters township on Thursday night. Doctors say his illness began as typhoid fever like symptoms and he remains very ill at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sellers
Charles Sellers
West Main Street
Charters Township
Vacations and visits note local figures in Bradford
Miss Amy B Davies returns home from Boston after study at the Boston Conservatory of Music and earning a future as a leading talent. Gustave Lindenthal says a major New York bridge terminal project will be built. William Warmcastle of Bradford and Louis Lauber visit relatives and business associates. Leopold Joseph of Manheim is a guest at the Schlosser with connections to Bradford figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy B. Davies
Soho
Boston
Miss Davies
Boston Conservatory of Music
America
Gustave Lindenthal
New York
Terminal Road
William Warmcastle
Bradford
Louis Lauber
The
Wilps
Vid Lauber
Newell's Restaurant
Bases
Hotel Willard
Ing
David Lauber
Fifth Ataeee
Leopold Joseph
Manheim
the Schlosser
The Lady Teachers Move In Pittsburg Schools
A Pittsburg interview portrays women advancing as school principals, earning salaries from 800 to 2000 dollars, with 14 of 37 principals being female. It notes prejudice fading, lists several high earners, and highlights Miss M A Hunter and Miss Virginia Hunter among top earners.
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Pittsburg
M. A. Hunter
Oakland
H. W. Fisher
Washington
Lady Principals College
Prince Anfully
Venicipale Caevegt
Scott
Ralston
Normal School
Pennsylvania
Virginia Hunter
Duquesne School
M. J. Graham
Grant School
Mary McElroy
Highland
Laura Parker
Sterrett
M. B. Eedman
Humboldt
M. E. Hare
Birmingham
Ella McCutcheon
Knox
EK. M. Hani
Monongahela
Summer Hints and Local Excursions Advertised in Allegheny
The notice offers practical summer tips to city families including avoiding sun exposure, reducing cooking, and using buttermilk for cooling effects. It promotes Arthur Schondelmyer & Co for mats, lace curtains, shades, and fabrics with prices, plus a Niagara Falls Toronto Thousand Islands excursion on August 12 with parlor and other cars. It highlights Savings Bank of Pittsburgh with deposits from $1, 4 percent interest, and a shoe sale by Cam m Warner at Fifth and Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Schondelmyer & Co
Allegheny
Plutmburg
Lake Erie & BR
Niagara Falls
Toronto
Thousand Islands
Alexandria Bay
Lake Gsantaedee
Buffalo
Lakewood
Jamestown
Fatal and Slight Accidents on Local Industrial Jobs
A pole killed by a Baltimore and Ohio train near Hazelwood. Several workers injured at mills along Ormsby avenue and East End streets. Notable incidents include a leg or hip injury, crushed limbs, amputations, and a worker dying after trying to start a fire with kerosene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ormsby Avenue
Twenty-seventh Ward
Jacob Walick
Erin
Oliver's Mill
Ellen Mantz
Eighteenth
Sarah Streets
Jacob Hermann
Mayflower Street
East End
John Camp
Woods
Albert Flint
Green
Forty-first Street
Joseph Gleber
Anderson, du Puy & Company
Chartiers Station
Braddock and McKeesport Electric Railway Granted Charter
A charter for an electric railway was issued yesterday at the State Department in Harrisburg to the Braddock and McKeesport Electric Railway Company. Incorporators include E. R. Burk Chas Weidman James H Canfield Jacob P Mill and B M Everson. The line runs from Turtle Creek to McKeesport via Braddock North Versailles and Cliff Street, with Canfield as President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Harrisburg
Braddock and
Turtle Creek
Braddock Borough
Braddock Township
North Versailles
McKeesport
Cliff Street
Firth Avenue
Gang Sweep Under Baltimore Depot Platform
A police squad under Captain Dan Silvas captured 33 individuals ranging from youths to elders under the Baltimore and Ohio depot platform yesterday. Repeated beer drinking and gambling complaints prompted the raid. several wanted persons were found, one man fled into the river but surrendered, and another attempted escape by skiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Silvas
Baltimore and Ohio
Careful Washing Tips for Flannelets and Local Ads Mix
Instructions advise washing flannelets with a gentle soap and lukewarm water, minimal rubbing, thorough rinsing, drip drying, and ironing while damp to prevent shrinking. Advertisements promote Walker's Wax Soap, local merchants Cain & Verner and Hoprer Bros Co, and discounts on dresses, gowns, hosiery, and furniture. Also notes an excursion ticket offer to Boston via the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Boston, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
New York
Life Has No Charms The Somber-Hued Romance Of A Prosperous Man
A york era, Calvin Whitehill, a once wealthy Elk county oilman, loses fortune after rumors of infidelity. After years of splits between wife Miss Cook and a son, he descends into lumbering, river drives, and illness. He ends at the Department of Charities seeking aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarion
Elk County
Auccess
Whitehill
Oceola
Clearfield County
Thomson
Cook
Deception and Suffering Mark a County Man’s Downfall
A man subjected to deception and suffering was sent by the department to the Poor Farm hospital. He is not only from Allegheny county and arrived nearly unable to walk. The sad tale is expected to end in a few days. His sole relative is a brother, Washington Whitehill, an oil well driller in Clarion, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Charities
Hoffmann
Calvin Whitehill
Elk County
Elliot
Messenger Gale
Clarion County
Bradford
Ridgeway
Pittsburg
Hosp
Allegheny County
Washington Whitehill
Clarion
House Oversight Delays New Government Building Funds
The House failed to appropriate 110000 for heating elevators and interior work on the new government building. The Post Office Department attached a supplementary bill to the Senate measure, urged by Supervising Architect Windrim to speed passage. Postmaster McKean warns the postoffice cannot move until spring without the funds. City and regional business leaders and towns across Western Pennsylvania and nearby states press for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Pennsylvania
Post Office Department
Senate
Windrim
McKean
West Virginia
Ohio
Pittsburg
Washington
Democratic Committee Considers Candidate Assessments
The State Democratic Committee met in St. Louis on August 6 and decided that all contributions from candidates should be voluntary after debate on levying assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
State Democratic Committee
Bargain Apparel and Fabrics Sweep Portspunas
August 7 1890 Portspunas JUS HORNE CO offers all wool challies at 35c yard remnants 25c yard solid colors 46 inch wide at 50c yard and dress goods from 10c yard up. Black silks and wash goods heavily discounted with heavy customer demand and active sales force noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta
Boces & Bunt
Anderson
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Slavonia
Hungary
Italia
New York City
Mr. Layton
Congress
Byram Recovering
Allegheny’s Gas Committee
Pitsburg
Martha Patterson Hayes
Dunbar Fund
Knights
Flint Glass Conferences
Charles
Phtsburg and
Lake Erie
Lake Chautauqua
Savings Bang
LIM
Smithfield Street
Col
Fourth Auresua Capital
Camm & Warner
Filth
Braddock and McKeesport Company
Cain & Verner
Fifth
Market St
Tif
the Nation's Bank For Savings
Hoprer Bros. & Co
Wood St
Marvin
Tissa
Common Sense Shoes
Cats & Weener
Parcers & Jones
Fifth Ave
Ladies’ Suit Parlor
Tt Horrer Bros. & Co
Ouridies
Jos, Horne & Co
Car & Verner
Fish and Market
Aurecht
Elite Gallery
Cain Verner
Huperus & Hacks
Ussa
Wainwright
Cloak and Suit
Coallie
Ee Paaae
Beri
Market Street
Edward
Groetzinger
Gay Penn Avenue
JUS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Ladies’ Suit
Horne & CO
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