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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1890

Page

3

Westinghouse Strike Keeps Garrison Alley and Twenty-fifth Street Idle

Unrest at the Westinghouse plant after a stalled labor dispute leaves the Garrison alley and Twenty-fifth street works largely idle. Executives discuss a 54-hour week. carpenters complain of pay cuts and overtime, while management signals possible layoffs and a longer shutdown. About 950 workers are idle except for 25 carbon department girls.

Westinghouse Scheffler Carbon Department

Federation Painters Hold Harris Theater Amid Labor Dispute

Brotherhood of Painters and Knights of Labor clash as master painters keep Harris Theatre staffed with union members from both sides. The conflict centers on who may work with whom and threats of expulsion for strikers or objectors. A tense standoff suggests a broader industrial dispute with potential for escalation.

Brotherhood of Painters Knights of Labor Brotherhood

Underground Wires Expand as Local Firm Sees Growth

I. W. Marsh of the Standard Underground Cable Company announced strong business, citing a $25,000 Minneapolis order and a $50,000 New York order. He noted little push for underground installs elsewhere, except Cleveland, but said local firms increasingly use underground wires, predicting eventual citywide adoption.

I. W. Marsh Standard Underd Cable Company Minneapolis New York Chicago Boston St Louis Cleveland

Waverley Mines Update From Smithton District

Telegraph report quotes J A Courtney of aeere Coal and Coke Works claiming no strike at his plants with 20 percent more workers than at strike start. He notes ovens active, daily coke shipments, and workers returning after monitoring disputed conditions. Emereon, Snith & Beaver firm referenced in the summary.

Tee Smithton J. A. Courtney Aeere Coal and Coke Works Waverly Coal Maipany Bas

Machinists Split on Nine-Hour Day Concessions

In several shops yesterday some machinists won nine-hour day concessions while others struck for shorter hours. Pittsburg Forge and Iron, National Tube Works and Westinghouse Fuel and Gas, Oliver Roberts Wire Mill, and Sam Trethway companies reported workers walking out or petitioning for reduced hours. Pleasant Valley line workers were told to return on terms offering ten hours pay for nine hours worked and Sunday work dropped.

Hugh Boles Pittsburg Forge and Iron Company National Tube Works Westinghourne Fuel and Gas Company Sam Trethwaympany Osterday Oliver & Roberts Pleasant Valley Line

Pressed Ware Scale Conference Between Manufacturers and Workers

A joint meeting of Flint glass manufacturers and workers met in the Stevenson building to discuss the pressed ware branch scale for the year. Representatives included William King and others from Philadelphia and BR J Beatty from Tiffin, plus workers such as William Smith and John Bittner. The day focused on capacities and lamp prices, with plans to resume today to cover the iron mold scale and roles of Alpert Rodifer and George Shirley.

Stevenson William King Captain Anderson J. Gillinder Philadelphia Andrew Bryce BR. J. Beatty Tiffin W. Elson William Smith William Dilles C. N. Edmande Fostoria John Bittner Adam Steinmyer Brooklyn Alpert Rodifer Bellaire George Shirley

Braddock Glass Works Reopens After Week-Long Renovations

The Braddock Glass Works resumed operations after a five week annual shutdown during which several renovations were completed. Four new glass pots were installed. Bryce Higbee Co. glass works at Homestead will resume today after a six week idle period.

Braddock Glass Works Bryce, Higbee & Co Homestead

Signing the Amalgamated Scale Agreement

The Etna Iron and Steel Company of Bridgeport and Wm. Coates & Co. of Locusta Baltimore have signed the Amalgamated scale.

Etna Iron and Steel Company Bridgeport Wm. Coates & Co Locusta Baltimore

Adjustable Life Saving Guard for Street Cars

W Y Brady a draughtsman in George S Orths office has invented an adjustable life saving guard for traction roads to lessen injuries in collisions. A curved cradle of pliable steel bars sits in runners under the cab floor with a lever to lower the cradle behind a front guard to strike the ground and catch a person or obstacle. It aims to reduce severity and save lives in accidents.

W. Y. Brady George 8. Orth

Will of Huch Callahan Leaves Estate to Wife and Heirs

The will for the late Huch Callahan of 77 Craig Street Allegheny is filed for probate. Estate valued at $125000, to pass to wife Maria Callahan for life, then to daughters Katie and Stells. Three years after the wife’s death, sons James Hugh and Martin D receive $1000 each. Daughter Katie Callahan named executrix.

Huch Callahan Craig Street Allegheny Maria Callahan Katie Stells James Hugh Martin D Katie Callahan

Prairie dog box sent to Schenney Park from gift

A prairie dog box arrived at Chief Bigelow’s office yesterday and was sent to Schenney Park later the same day. The animal came as a gift from J. P. Colwell of Kittanning, who had brought a pair from the West, but the other died en route.

Chief Bigelow Schenney Park J. P. Colwell Kittanning

Directors Commission Eaton for Society Agency Tour

The Humane Society directors authorized President Eaton to visit East Brady Brookville Clarion and Kittanning to appoint local agents. Secretary Davidson reported contributions totaling $149.

the Humane Society Eaton East Brady Brookville Clarion and Kittanning Davidson

Dr Flint's Remedy Promotes Safeguard Against Hard Drinking

Dr Flint's Remedy described as the sole safeguard against loss of sensation and taste, hearing, and emotional stimulation from hard drinking. Descriptive treatise with each bottle offered by druggists or Mack Drug Co.

From Hand to Mouth Duties and Wages of Saleswomen

A feature portrays a store saleswoman with two children relying on a seven dollar weekly salary. She describes frugal living, sewing for the family, bargain clothing, and long hours. The piece contrasts dull paid hours with a skilled dress department worker earning twenty to thirty dollars weekly through salary plus commission.

Jeff

Walker's Wax Soap Promoted by Local Advertisers

The advertisement touts Walker's Wax Soap as economical and effective with claims of wear reduction. It urges grocers to stock the product and notes a local price and branding in promotional copy.

Pittsburg Growth Report Highlights New Buildings

The July building report shows 828 structures erected totaling $813 896, a drop from last year's 357 units worth $1 090 623. Ward counts include 46 in the Thirteenth and 87 in the Fourteenth with multiple large projects planned on Bidwell Street Fourth Avenue and Shady Avenue areas.

Fourteenth Ward Albert J. Barr Bidwell Street Twentieth Ward J.J. Vandergrift Fourth Avenue Smithfield Wood Streets Captain Vandergrit South Highland Avenue Shady Avenue Arabella Street Andrew Echobo Thirty-sixth Butler Street H. EK. Porter Fifth Avenue Oakland J. H. Siemon Center Avenue Morgan Street

Turned Her Daughter Out Charged in Neglect Case

General Agent O'Brien of the Humane Society arrested and locked up Mrs. Margaret Mulcahey of Cherry Alley on a charge of neglecting her children after neighbors reported she turned an 18-year-old daughter out of doors. The girl, sick from a night shift at a restaurant, was found in a neighbor's house. Mulcahey and another woman were found asleep in a foul-smelling room. The two women were removed to Central station by patrol wagon.

Cast Iron Pipe Association Meeting Notes Prices Unchanged

The Cast Iron Pipe and Fitting Association held its regular monthly meeting at the Schlosser yesterday with broad national attendance. Secretary John Clifford of Chicago reported routine business and no changes to prices. The next meeting is set for Chicago.

Cast Iron Pipe and Fitting Association Schlosser John Clifford Chicago W.G. Price Rts

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