Union and Harmony Urged From Irish-Americans at Ogden Grove
Ex congressman Finerty and Matthew Brady spoke to about 15 000 Irish Americans at Ogden Grove urging unity among Irish leaders. The meeting praised Gladstone and condemned English rule while urging Irish self government with control of revenues police and judiciary. Gannon of Omaha lauded the union and predicted strong measures to press home rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcaco
West
Ogden Grove
W. M. Gannon
Omaha
Irish National League of America
Irish Societies of
Chicago
Gladstone
Mr. Gannon
John F. Finerty
Matthew P. Brady
Hibernian Rifles
Clan-na-Geel Guards
Robert Emmett Guards
Gaelic Athletic Association
McCoy’s Hotel
South Chicago National Bank
Ireland
Lrish
College Green
Finerty
William
John Russell
Charles Napier
England
London
House of Lords
Napier Cleatine
Knoswell
William Smith O’brien
William IV
George III
Ndon
Dublin
Westminster
John Dillon
John Redmond
Ulster
Ulsterton
Abercorn
Major Saunderson
Tor Iing
Trey
Rhode Island
Delaware
Mr. Gladstone
Irish Parliamentary Party
United Irish Societies of
Chien
American Republic
Senate House
Gannon
League
Irish National League
Parnell
Salisbury
McCormick Hall
Land League
John Bright
Veterans license dispute ends in Duquesne jail cell
War veteran Patrick Fisher aged 68 plus was arrested in Duquesne for peddling without a license and sentenced to 45 hours in the village lockup. He says his court license, issued Sept 7, 1885, entitled him to sell watermelons throughout Pennsylvania and plans to seek legal remedy after a contentious arrest and confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne
Patrick Fisher
Court of Quarter Sessions
Fisher
Elm Street
Ant
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Mike
Jim
Major E A Montooth Returns from Europe Tour
Major E A Montooth arrived home on Fulton street after a two month European tour. He left Pittsburg in June aboard City of Chicago with wrecked vessel, reached shore safely, then spent three weeks in London and toured Ireland Scotland and Paris before returning to his office the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E A. Montooth
Europe
City
Fulton Street
Mr. Montooth
Pittsburg
Herennar Jn
Chicago
Sale
Ireland
London
Scotland
Paria
Miss Montooth
C. A. Morris
Tyrone
Walter Lowther
E. §. Gillespie
Freeport
Anderson
F. E Randall
Cleveland
J. B. Stauffer
Scotwale
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Lemuel Bannister
Westinghouse Electric Compans
Dr. Allen
Presbyterian Board of Missions For Freedmen
Shadyside
Stewart Hamilton
Allegheny
T. B Coulter
Steubenville
the Treasury
Washington
Mrs. Vogel
Onio Street
Atlantic City
Pocketbook Lost by Allegheny Woman After Bank Withdrawal
Mrs Zelph Collins of Rebecca street Allegheny reported to police she lost a pocketbook containing 300 dollars in a Rebecca street car between Liberty avenue Pit and the Allegheny end of t street. She had just drawn the money in 100 dollar bills from the Dollar Savings Bank. Police believe she was followed from the bank and her pocket was picked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zelph Collins
Rebecca Street
Allegheny
Liberty Avenue
Pit
Dollar Savings Bank
Labor Federation urges N G P boycott in Chester meeting
Chester Pa Aug 15 a state federation of labor meeting urged organized and unorganized workers to avoid ties with the National Guard and to sever any connections with the weeo. It backed the Homestead strikers and the boycott of Oblinger Bros cigars until a fair settlement is reached. The body also sought legislative changes to protect union labels, curb counterfeiting, modify conspiracy laws, and curb Pinkertons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
State Federation of Labor
Charles A. Miller
Typographical Union No. 14
Harrisburg
National Guard
Weeo
Homstead
Carnegie Company
Carnegie Condemned by New Jersey Labor Congress
Trenton N J Aug 15 The New Jersey Federation of Trades and Labor Union met at the State Capitol where Samuel Meller Jr president urged reforms and condemned Carnegie mills over Homestead. The congress backed eight hour work for officials weekly minutes printing and wage defense laws while calling for no strikes until the Homestead dispute ends. Officers elected Thomas McSovern president Samuel Meller treasurer E J Meare secretary and others as vice presidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trentos
N. J
New Jersey Federation of Trades and Labor Union
State Capitol
Bechtel
Samuel Meller, Jr
Great Coal Combine
Carnegie Mills
Homestead
New Jersey
J. P. McDonald
Thomas McSovern
Samuel Meller
E. J. Meare
E. Pries
L. Reed
Amalgamated strike ends at Elmira mill
The Elmira Iron and Steel Rolling Mill strike, active two years and two months, is declared off with an unconditional surrender. L. D. Dixey & Co. now run the mill and pay the prevailing wages while keeping 200 non union workers. No recognition of the Amalgamated Association. Verbal agreement with lessees and workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmira
N. Y
Steel works at Stowe to hire hundreds, run double time
The steel works at Stowe near Pottstown plans to increase its operative force by several hundred men and begin double time work starting August 24, signaling a major boost in hiring and overtime productivity for the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stowe
Pottstown
Railroad men ignore Buffalo strike impact on Pittsburg
Local railroad officials doubt the Buffalo switchmen strike will disrupt Pittsburgh lines. Allegheny Valley and Lake Erie executives expect no freight or passenger disruption, while concerns linger about possible sympathy strikes if non union hiring occurs. Union leaders in Pittsburg foresee minimal action and emphasize separate agreements for engineers and trainmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Looal
McCargo
Allegheny Valley
Lake Erie
Beach
Vanderbilt
Mahoning
Nypano
John Downey
West
Lehigh Valley
Alleghen Valley
Sixth District finishers criticize 10 percent cut debate
The Sixth district finishers of the Amalgamated Association gathered to discuss the Pitts conference 10 cent reduction. W K proposed George Gassman as a Conference Committee member, who explained department effects, followed by a harmonious general discussion though the committee faced criticism. No action was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yourestowy
Amalgamated Association
Pitts
W. K
George Gassman
Union Rolling Mill Signs Amalgamated Scale, Resumes Work
Cleveland report notes the Union Rolling Mill Company with 500 workers signed the Amalgamated Association scale on Saturday and returned to production. The Lake Erie Iron Company declined to sign the scale but proposed a contract reflecting the wage rate sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Union Rolling Mill Company
Amalgamated Association
Lake Erie Iron Company
Discharged for color blindness by Kalamazoo railroad yard
Aug 15 Kalamazoo Mich During a two week test four Grand Rapids and Indiana engineers were discharged for alleged color blindness. They are among the oldest in the company and two were eye tested. They seek reinstatement and officials are not likely to grant it. Brotherhood leaders warn of trouble if not reinstated. Train unions support the Brotherhood and the issue is being watched with anxiety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalamaxoo
Mich
Pest
Grand Rapids
Indiana
Comy
Brotherhood
Unlces
PUDDLERS RETURN TO WORK AT TWO IRON MILLS
In Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the Susquehanna Iron Company and the Columbia Iron Company resumed operations after a six week suspension. Puddler pay was cut to 3.65 dollars per 100 pounds as about 600 men returned to duties. In Indianapolis, Indiana, 30 machinists at Jenny Electric Works walked off at noon after a union member was fired for refusing to work on a piece processed by a non union worker, triggering a broader strike by the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Snusquehanna Iron Company
Columbia Iron Company
Indianapolis
Jenny Electric Works
Chicago Man Driven Insane By Anarchy Parade
John Bradburn of Chicago, crazed by anarchistic ideas, is at the Nineteenth ward police station awaiting removal to an asylum. The man, previously living in the East End, wore a red sash and waved a flag during a street parade, then disrupted a church service before being captured. His sister Mary Schuster seeks institutional care at St Francis Hospital for his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bradburn
Chicago
Nineteenth Ward
Bradburn
East End
Mra Mary Schuster
Apple Avenue
William Bradburn
New York
Mra Schuster
Father Kane
Mrs. Schuster
Dispatch
St. Francis Hospital
Brothers quarrel over whisky ends in double tragedy
In Springfield two brothers, Leighton and Joshua Allen, spar over a trunk key near town. Leighton shot Joshua in the lower face, gravely wounding him, then fatally shot himself. He died after five hours unconscious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Leighton
Joshua Allen
Here
Joshua
Tugboat firemen strike for wage raise in Buffalo harbor
On August 15, Burrato reports firemen on Buffalo harbor tugs walked off the job demanding wages increase from 35 to 50 dollars per month. The workers operate without a union and tug owners refuse the raise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrato
Buffalo Harbor
Military Funeral For Captain Murdock In Sewickley
The remains of Captain James H. Murdock of Sewickley will be interred with military honors. A funeral service will be held as six Sergeants from the Fifteenth Regiment act as pallbearers along with a firing squad and escort. Wiley and staff will accompany the body to Wellsville for interment with military ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdock
Sewickley
Boe
Jas. H. Murdock
Fifteenth Regiment
Cheatin’ Wiley
Wellsville
Indiana Switchmen Seek Wage Increase Across Lines
Indianapolis Aug 15 switchmen employed by the Big Four lines passing through the city filed a formal request for higher wages at least as high as the top pay in the region. Road managers took the demand under consideration as talks begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Big Four
Iron Works to Increase Its Fores in Porrstown Pa
Owing to the very general improvement in the iron industry in the region Iron Works plans to increase its production at its Porrstown Pennsylvania plant. The move reflects broader economic upturn and suggests potential job growth and local economic impact in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron Works
Porrstown, Pa
Funeral services for Dr Jour D Corris in Beaver Falls
On Monday at 5 30 p m funeral services will be held at the late residence 18138 Seventh avenue Beaver Falls Pennsylvania for the late Dr Jour D Corris in the sixth year of age. Interment is private at Beaver Cemetery at a later hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jour D. Corris
Seventh Avenue
Beaver Falls
Wrorrepary
Beaver Cemetery
Government's gold payment shocks markets in silver note deal
New York August 15 The government accepted 1,000,000 in treasury notes issued for silver purchases and paid out one million in gold for shipment to Germany. Officials noted no obstruction to gold exports and discussed expanding gold holdings as shipments from Eastern banks feed West commerce. Court actions include Cardiff Coal and Iron receiver request. Canada Britain sheep trade weak. De Murrieta loan petition. Beedher Glue suit by Monongahela Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Heidelbach, Yeckelheimer & Co
Treasury
Germany
Fim
Hoberts
Roberta
Cannon
Fourth National Bank
United States
Howell E Jackson
Cardiff Coal and Iron Company
Chattanooga
Hamilton County
Canada
Great Britain
Arsson
Financial House
C. de Murrieta & Co., Limited
Adams Court
Old Broad Street
London
A Jay Gould Line In Court Over Breach Of Contract
E W Drought of Kansas City sues Northwestern Construction Company in Wyandotte county district court for 350000 damages claiming breach of contract regarding Jay Gould's possible control of the Kansas City Wyandotte and Northwestern road. The suit seeks to attach the company's property and funds to settle the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Jay Gould
Kansas City, Wyandotte and
District Court
Wyandotte County
Kansas
E. & W. Drought
Northwestern Construction Company
Comny
Richmond Terminal Property Receivership Report Filed
W G Oakman appointed receiver of the Richmond and West Point Terminal Railway and Warehouse Company on June 22 filed his inventory and report in U S Circuit Court. The assets total eleven million four hundred fifteen thousand seven hundred forty eight dollars and forty nine cents with receipts since June 22 of twenty thousand nine hundred eighty five dollars and thirty four cents and a balance on August 1 of nineteen thousand fifty seven dollars and ninety two cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
W. G. Oakman
Richmond and West Point Terminal Railway and Warehouse Company
United States Circuit Court
Eight Million Dollar Mortgage Ties Wheeling and Lake Erie
Norwalk Aug. 1 The Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway consolidates over 8 000 000 in bonds with the Central Trust Co of New York as mortgagee This largest county mortgage funds track expansion rolling stock depots and debt refinancing across Toledo Norwalk Huron and Steubenville corridors
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Wheeling and Lake Erie
ER. R
New York Central Trust Co
Norwaxt
Recorder's Office
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway
Wheeling and Lake Erie Rail Me Central Trust Company
Toledo
Martin's Cones
Norwalk
Huron
Portland
Steubenville
Railway Interests and Freight Movements Across U.S. Lines
Freight totals for Chicago to the East and seaboard show week of decline. Central Traffic Association shipments fall to 15,990 tons from 20,377. year over year drops 2,210 tons. Maple Leaf seeks depots in Kansas City with possible round trip Chicago entrance. California to Cartagena railroad plans discussed. Wealthy Idaho syndicate advances broad gauge rail from Weiser toward Lewiston with Caton Pacific as probable controlling partner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastnovusp
Chicago
Maple Leaf
Union
Kansas City
Seaboard
Central Traffic Association
CnamMan CaLpwett
Western Passenger Association
Atchison Company
Knights of Pythias
C. Woops
Los Angeles
Col
San Francisco
Cartagena
United States
Maundela
Boston Caplianars
Idaho
Weiser
Oregon
Union Pacific
Abbott and Co. Factory Property Located in Chelsea and South Royalton
The property of C. H. Abbott & Co proprietors of factories in Chelsea and South Royalton Vermont has been located. Liabilities are unknown and the estate will be settled in Chambers, Town. Tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Abbott & Co
Chelsea
South Royalton, Ve
Chambers, Toun
Fire reports from multiple towns in brief
Joliet Illinois and nearby towns report fires causing substantial losses. Westport elevators owned by Allen Bagley Cargill Minneapolis damaged by lightning. Traverse City chair mill stock and pine lumber burned. St Paul residence of John Eisenmerger destroyed, $47,000 house value with $83,000 coverage. farm hay and wagons burned near Lima with $10,000 in logs lost. Local losses run into tens of thousands with varied insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Isis
Joliet Chemical Works
Alcon
Westport
Allen, Bagley &Cargill
Minneapolis
Ingarpe
Oire
Traverse City
Mich
William Biletner
St. Paul
Minn
John F. Eisenmerger
Mound Strest
Lima
Hamilton Post
Stuard
Last Day for Two Mile Run Assessments Paid
Residents rushed to City Treasurer on the final day to pay assessments for the Thirty-third Street sewer project totaling 256 454 15 dollars, with about 100 000 collected. The City Attorney will complete collection, potentially for a week or ten days, and liens may be filed after sixty days for unpaid properties. The reassessment plan has been abandoned, and the attorney will proceed with the existing list to ensure payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirty-third Street
People Moving In And Out In City Notices
Several residents and visitors are listed as travelers and guests. James W. Grove headed to New York last night, and E F Heyman of Wheeling stayed at the Schlosser. Others boarded trains for Atlantic City or Chicago, while officers and officials including Sgt. Binger, F M Magee, and George McFarland were noted in transit or visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Grove
New York
E. F. Heyman
Wheeling
Schlosser
Harry Williams
Atlantic City
Sergeant Binger
Jefferson Barracks
F. M. Magee
George McFarland
Mt. Clemena
Mich
CG. A. Gast
Lancaster Minning News
Archie McKenzie
Fee of Life’ Company
Siting Scene Locks Up Thomas Ortasco and Thomas Demont
In a Wylie Avenue saloon a siting incident led to Thomas Ortasco and Thomas Demont being jailed. Demont briefly left on bail with a beer glass in hand as witnesses noted the tense confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Ortasco
Thomas Demont
Wylie Avenue
Demont
Seizure Reported Of Sealer Winitred By Alaskan Fleet
Captain Evans returning to the Navy Department reports the seizure of the sealer Winitred by the Alaskan fleet for violations of the modus vivendi. The dispatch provides no further specific details. The incident reflects ongoing tensions and enforcement actions in Arctic waters during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Evans
Navy Department
Winitred
Last Excursion to Atlantic City by B and O Railroad
Advertisement for a one day rail excursion to Atlantic City via the Baltimore and Ohio line. Schedules show departure Thursday August 95 with a round trip price of 10 and tickets valid twelve days. Stops listed include Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington state and times note 20 P.M. departure from Illinburg alia B and 20 P.M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Trutos
Illinburg
Knights Arrive for Grand Lodge Meet in Punishing Style
The Knights of Pythias open a grand lodge meeting from the Grand Opera House with 500 delegates expected by 10 am. Delegations arrive from New York Ohio West Virginia Maryland and Pennsylvania as J J Davis is named Grand Chancellor. A large reception and 100 member committee greet visitors at Monongahela House while Central Hotel and Lancaster prepare a mass display of bunting and flags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Grand Lodge
Grand Opera House
Monongahela House
Knights
Lancaster
New York
Ohio
West Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Beekman
J. M. Stratton
C. G. Freed
George Hawkes
Julius Mountney
Oscar Kline
Smith TD. Cozens
J. J. Davis
KR. H. Jackson
Pittsbo
Philadelphia
Opera House
Gourley
K. H. Jackson
Allegheny County
Ancekman
Grand
Dr. Donnell
Scranton
Seventh Avenue
J. N. Anderson
Tioga County
William Sellers
Allegheny
Colonel Sewell
Scottdale
Senate
John Stratten
Chancrellor
RK H. Jackson
Suspect in Southside Burglar Likely Sent to Reform Farm
Frank Sheehan arrested Sunday on suspicion of partnering with Shea, the Southside burglar, chances high he will be sent to the reform farm as no direct evidence was presented at the hearing before Alderman Succop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larg
Frank Sheehan
Shea
Southside
Succop
DONT DOSE THE BABY When She Is Sick It Is Usually From Want
In Port Ann New York a growing babyhood thrives on lactated food not medicine. Frances Farr reports her infant Prances thrived after starting lactated food, praising its qualities while noting teething scarlet fever whooping cough and influenza. She states isolated food is best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Ann
N. Y
Rouni
Biske
Arsickaby
Infante
Frances Farr
Mia
Lucy D. Parr
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Union and
Eale
Ireland's
United Irish Societies
Mr. Finerty
Commons
Daniel O'Connell
Wellington-Peel
Earl Grey
Russell
Lords
Major Montooth
Jersey
Lancaster Puddlers
Jimba Iron Workers
Carnegie
New Jerary's Federation of Trades and Labor
Colon Congress
Seale
Troubie Brewing
Michigan Fairroads
Puddlers
the Business World
Lcrr
Wm. A. Beedher Glue Company
Monongahela National Bank of
Ewers & Browne
Basder Glue Company
Sait
Richmond Terminal
Seasiver
Ala
A. & Conor
Broome
William Rogers
Mc Dravo
Mrs. McCreery
Washington Cley
Prince McCanet
G. B. Lott
McCabe
Charles Moore
Hazelwood
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Seis d
Pythias
Heber McDowell
Stef
William Angloch
Harry Peterson
W. H. Hahn
James Ateer
A. K. Williamson
Toseph Heher
Lane Schiratner
al Hoffan
Earner
FP. Wa
Thomas F. Spink
DM. Kober
RK & oDowner
A. Wolfe
A. Pearlstein
Joy
W. S. Duff
Thomas Carson
Wilmer Lang
L. LeRoy
U.S. Gov’t
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