One Firm Protests Alleged Discrimination In Scale
Pittsburg Forge and Iron Company stated it cannot operate under the new scale and will not sign. The dispute centers on alleged unfair discrimination against Pittsburg versus eastern mills, with officials predicting a return to full operation soon and outsiders likely to join the scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Pittsburg Forge and Iron Company
F. H. Richardson
Mesers Oliver and Bailey
Ccale
Richardson
Pittsburg
Amalgamated Association
Altoona
Glad the trouble is over in Pittsburg iron mills
The Amalgamated Association accepts a 10 percent wage reduction ending six weeks of idle time. Homestead and sympathetic strikes weigh heavily, while non union mills look to resume with new pay terms. Editorial argues settlements show manufacturer weakness and praises ending the dispute without pushing puddling concessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Association
Homestead
Joseph D. Weeks
Pittsburg
Carnegie
Amalsamatea
Amalmated Association
Oardon
Soneny
Lawrenceville Workmen End Conference With Settlement Hopes
Workmen at Lawrenceville report a successful general conference on Wednesday evening. A secret morning session yielded two furnace tenders a catcher for the 20 inch line a roller for the 18 inch line and ten mechanics to leave the Upper Union Mill yesterday. The Philadelphia roller Charles Jeffries says he left the Penncoyd Iron Works after being told by Florence Sullivan a Carnegie Steel Company agent that Pittsburg was union but found it not and plans to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron Iron Company
Captain Baldwin
Brilliant Iron Company
James H. Nutt
Shenango
Youngstown
Amalgamated Association
Carnegie Steel Company Limited
Pittsburg
Jerrett
Weihe
Elect Garland
D. B. Oliver
James Bailey
Charles Zug
Brown
Brown & Co, Incorporated
A. E.W. Painter
B. F. Jones
Pittisburg
Ems
Faet
Iron Worker
Pi Bank For Savings
Lawrenceville
Upper Union
Philadelphia
Charles Jeffries
Pencoyd Iron Works
Florence Sullivan
Carnegie Steel Company
Sullivan
Union
First Southside glass plants reopen after six week idle period
Two glass houses in the Southside began operations at midnight with the Hogan Evans Co. on Twenty second Street and the Thomas Evans Co. on Eighteenth now lighting lamps. Both firms had been idle for six weeks and plan to restart all other local plants by next week.
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John Holmes
Geo. F. Wright
Iron City National Bank
Herron
Ft. Pitt National Bank
Westmoreland County
Henry M. Long
Southside
Hogan Evans & Co
Twenty-second
Thomas Evans & Co
Prominent Iron Firms at Conference Displayed
A conference on Wednesday drew major iron firms including Moorhead & McCleane, Zug & Co, Oliver Iron and Steel, Lindsay & McCutcheon, Jones & Laughlins, Pittsburgh Iron Company, Clinton Iron Works, Painter & Sons, AM & Co, Lockhart Iron Co, Philips, Nimiok & Co. Committee men attended from these firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Association
Moorhead & McCleane
Zug & Co
Oliver Iron and Steel Company
Lindsay & McCutcheon
Jones & Laughlins
Pittsburgho and Iron Company
Clinton Iron Works
Painter & Sons
Lockhart Iron Company
Phillips, Nimiok & Co
Two New Pipeline Lines Ready for Oil Trade
The Producers' and Refiners' Pipe Line Company and the United States Pipe Line Company emerge as offshoots of the Producers' Protective Association. Plans call for a four inch line from Coraopolis to Titusville with pump stations and tankers, connecting with Oil City refineries and the Ontario and Western system to Hancock. Lewis Emery Jr and others sign on for the United States Pipe Line, slated to ship refined oil to Eastern markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pipe Line Company
United States Pipe Line Company
W. L. Mellon
Crescent
Harrisburg
Marcus Hook
Philadelphia
Delaware
Coraopolis
Ohio
Titusville
United States
Producers’ Protective Association
Producers’ Oil Company
Columbus
McDonald Field
Oil City
Mellon
New York
Seaboard
Valley Railroad
Ontario and Western
Bradford
Tier Counties
Green Isle
Susquehanna River
Lehigh Valley
Hancock
Pennsylvania
Newberg
Hudson
Fourth Avenue
Pittsburg
Place
Continental Refining Company
Indeendent Refining Company
Valley Oil Works
Wright & Fassett
A. Y. Ramage
A. L. Cenfer
Reno
Stevenson & Co. Swartz & Co
National Refining Company
International Refining Company
Tiege & Co
Recorder
J. W. Lee
T. Ramage
George H. Torrey
John Swartz
A. D. Wood
Messia
Swartz
Ramage
Lewis Emery, Jr
W. B R. Weaver
W. H. D. Chapin
L. E Hamsher
Robert Roy
Charles H. Rathbone
Kane
Lewis Emery
H. W. Breckinridge
Producers and Refiners Line Company
Wellsville
N. Y
Fie
Workmen at Jefferson Iron Works Face Lockout
Steubenville steel plant workers of the Amalgamated Association reported for duty as furnaces were lit but the manager refused to sign. The company decided not to negotiate with the union, prompting the workers to leave the plant and signaling a likely prolonged lockout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Iron Works
Steubenville
Amalgamated Association
Mrs Shelhorn Arrested for Assault and Battery
Mrs Harry Shelhorn wife of the Law and Order agent in jail charged with assault and battery failed to report to Alder man Richards office and was taken into custody. She refused to walk and was carried to a patrol wagon. At the jail she became violent and was placed in the dungeon by Warden McAleese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Shelhorn
Law and Order
Alderman Richards
Glass workers urge council to refuse Carnegie gift
Local Union No 5 of the Flint Glass Workers' Association met on Southside to oppose accepting Andrew Carnegie's 1 million dollar free library gift. A committee of five was sent to pledge councilmen to vote against the gift, with reports of broad support from ward reps and plans for further union actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Free Library
Cornelia
Flint Glass Workers’ Association
Fourteenth Street
Southside
Andrew Carnegie
George Krouse
John Krump
James Wheeler
William Crook
George Shaffer
John Klump
James E. Flinn
Carnegie
Glass Workers
Corning
Murderer McAllen Captured in Wheeling
Edward McAllen, accused colored murderer of Gabriel Moseby, was arrested in Wheeling last night after detectives pursued him. He will return to Pittsburg without requisition papers and may testify at the coroner's inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward McAllen
Gabriel Moseby
Wheeling
Robinson
Shore
McAllen
Moneler
O'Mara
Steubenville
Edward Brooks
Mary
Brooks
Messenger Boy Discharged for Union Effort at Western Union
Messenger boy No. 30 of the Western Union Telegraph Company was discharged after circulating a proposed 3 cent rate to all messengers and threatening a strike unless pay increased by 50 percent on every trip. He had gathered 18 signatures from 49 peers before the plan was discovered and rejected. The company refused to reinstate him and the group contemplates action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union Telegraph Company
Messenger
Western Union Company
Ways and
Shade
No. 30
Boy Found Lost in Allegheny from Poland Reunites with Parents
A 10 year old Polish speaking boy arrived at Allegheny police HQ unable to communicate. He produced a Polish letter directing to 619 Ohio Street where his shoemaker father and family live. Confirmed he traveled from Poland to meet parents, aided by a benevolent society and local help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Stratka
Allegheny
Ohio Street
Allegheny City
Martin Rippey
Obio Street
Poland
America
New York
Pittsburg
Ghastly case of abused Miller children unearthed
Police Captain Denniston reports a 13 year old Miller boy found in a filthy bed at 65 Pride Street with blood poisoning and swollen legs while two younger girls were left uncared for. Parents, intoxicated, abandoned the home as Humane Society agents moved the sick child to hospital and prepared to prosecute.
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Denniston
Humane Society
Miller
Pride Street
Dens
Agent Adams
Rings that flaunt gems from rubies to turquoise
A fashion note on ladies wearing multiple rings featuring gems such as rubies emeralds sapphires opals pearls and turquoise. The piece highlights exgeniaty mounted superb gems and suggests investing 25 to 50 brings happiness.
Deserted Bride Seeks Night Shelter for Destitute Kate Mills
Mrs Kate Mills, 27, a young Irish woman, arrived at the Twelfth ward police station seeking shelter after being deserted by her husband, who was jailed five days ago and did not return. She had lived at the corner of Forty eighth and Railroad streets and has exhausted her means. Mills left town after she pressed charges of desertion and non support with Alderman McPike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Mills
Twelfth Ward
Tve
Forty Eighth
Railroad Streets
Mills
McPike
UGUS and ACKE Summer Reduction Sale Ad
Summer reduction sale of Black Goods Lightweight Fabrics Nun's Veiling Tamise Chalk Clairette Crepon and Mousseline all wool and silk and wool at greatly reduced prices Extra qualities of all wool Crepon and Battiste at sec a yard In medium and heavy weight Wool and Storm Serges Armores Chevrons Diagonals etc we offer exceptional values Just Received 1 000 6 4 Chenille Table Covers marked to sell quickly at 1 25 each See Fifth avenue window Cor Fifth Ave and Market St aulnwree
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Fifth Avenue
Civil Service Exams Held for Interior Depart Prospects
A civil service examination of Interior Department applicants was conducted yesterday by B H F Pool of the Post Office Department in Washington, with W C Bryant, Secretary of the Postal Board of the local service, overseeing. Today an examination for railway mail service will be conducted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior Department
B. H. F. Pool
Post Office Department
Washington
W. C. Bryant
Postal Board
Small ads rise sharply in July totals
The July ad figures show a gain of 2 523 over last year with a monthly total of 91. The Dispatch notes growing popularity as advertisements continue to increase this month.
Formally Opening the Campaigns In City
The Democratic headquarters in the old University building opens today marking the start of the campaign in this city. Next Thursday evening a meeting will outline plans for county state and national campaigns.
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Campaigs
Bargain Sales Offer Deep Discounts on Ladies Waists and Wrappers
Friday and Saturday bargain sale features reduced prices on ladies waists and shits and wrappers. Prices are described as very low and likely to clear out quickly, encouraging early shopping for best selections.
Ladies Waist Sale Reductions Highlight Cambric Waists
Bargain priced waists offered in several grades. White cambric styles plaited with collars cuffs and embroidered details drop from 1 to 0.75 dollars. Higher quality waists with lace trim reduced from 2 to 1 dollar and 3 to 1.50 dollars. Lawn waists with lace jabots cut from 4 to 2.50 dollars.
Ladies Wrappers Sale At Great Low Prices
Calico Wrapper best value at 75c with many styles, today and tomorrow. Century Print Cloth Wraps drop from $2 to $1. Printed Lawn Wrappers in dark colors now $1.50 from $2.50. Sateen and Gingham Wrappers $3 and $3.50 reduced to $2 today.
Bargain Lawn and Linen Suits Reduced at Small Prices
Quality printed lawn suits in light colors drop from $2.50 to $1.50. Printed cotton bedford cord suits cut to $3. White Swiss and India linen suits updated designs now $38 $10 $15 and $17, formerly nearly double. Gingham suits $5, with all sizes and styles available.
Bargain Percale Waists For Children Sale
A special bargain lot of Percale Waists in all sizes from 3 to 14 years is offered at 75 cents. Former prices were 1.35 and 1.50, providing substantial savings on durable children’s garments.
Children’s Wash Dresses Sale Slashes Prices
A selection of gingham suits for 2, 3, and 4 year olds is offered at 75 cents each, down from 2 to 2.25 dollars. Larger gingham dresses for 8, 12, 14 year olds are reduced from 1.50 to 5 dollars. Garments are stylish, ready-made, and deeply discounted.
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John Jarrett
The
Association of Iron and Steel Sheet Manufacturers
Henry W. Oliver
Vancominen
Iron Masters
Httle
Mahoning Valley
Illinois Steel Company
Oliver Tron and Steel Company
Belleville Steel Company
Lovejoy Talka
Lovejoy
Constigen
Ated Association
Ail
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Yifth Ave
And
Market St, ausMwr
Kate Allis
Ugus & Acke
Fifth Ave
Market
Civil Service Examinations
Priday
Wan
Dos. Horne & Go.’s
Penn Ave
Tadies
Jos. Horne & Co
Simen’s
Ohio ST
Paytaws
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