Trade Council case on Window Glass Workers' import case
Attorney William J. Brennen reports from the East on the case against President James Campbell of the Window Glass Workers' Association for supposed contract labor law violations in imports from England. He doubts department action and hints at possible publicity motives while noting no further information has been released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Brennen
Trades Council
James Campbell
Window Glass Workers’ Association
England
East
Owever
Batchellor
Department
Brennen
Chambers & McKee
Grm
United States District Lyon
Atlantic City
New York
H. Sellers McKee
Maey
Eos
Striking Carrie Furnace Spikers Stand Ground At Mill
Reported talks show the Amalgamated Association and Knights of Labor backing Brown from Shoenberger’s. Six jailed workers remain, and a settlement hinges on their release. No new workers until those men are free, and fear of worsened terms if outsiders cross the picket line persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie
Thompson
Shoenberger & Co
Adam Brown
Steel
Brown
Thomas Dunn
Richard Breen
Breen
Newsaays
Amalgamated Association
Knights of Labor
Shoenberger
Miners Strike Over Wage Reduction at N J Bigley Mines
Coal miners at N J Bigley’s mines near Buterville on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad strike after receiving 59 cents per ton. They demand 60 cents, arguing the owner’s mine yields less nut coal than district averages, with prices set on the district-wide average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.J. Bigley
Buterville
Baltimore and Ohio
Dilworth Porter & Co to Build River Works on Southside
It is reported that the firm plans river works beside their mill on the Southside. They will crest puddle mill and install puddling furnaces to produce muck iron. The change follows years of buying iron and aims to cut costs for their growing business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dilworth, Porter & Co
Secretary-Treasurer Passes Through City on Labor Trip
Robert Watchorn of XN D A No 135 Knights of Labor travels to Moon and reports no Monday creaker in Connell D would be at work. He says the dispute is settled to his satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Watchorn
XN. D. A
Knights of Labor
Moon
Connell D
Tate Held For Court Over Robbery Case
Oliver Tate faced a court hearing before Alderman Brokaw after a claim he robbed the Gottlieb Killinger residence. Gottlieb identified the property, and ex-convict Jack Giles corroborated the case, with Tate denying the charges and claiming a grudge from Giles. Bail set at 1000 dollars, Tate remanded to jail if not posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Tate
Tor McKelvy
Gottlieb Killinger
Oliver
Brokaw
Gottlieb
Jack Giles
Tate
Giles
Sol Coulson
Alderman Brokaw
Picnic Preparations Highlight Dereon Kew Kid Gloves
In preparations for the picnic items including 600 Dereon Kew Kid Gloves and fall shades were opened at Rosenbaum & Co. This announcement notes stock availability and the display of seasonal accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dereon
Rosenbaum & Co
Pittsburg Standard Weight Sector Fire Box Adopted Citywide
Chief Brown backs Morris Mead in reforms for the Bureau of Electricity. Mead studied eastern systems and developed the Pittsburg Standard Weight Sector box built by the Gamewell Company. Over two years 74 boxes replaced with plans for 25 more, featuring platinum contacts copper wiring and gravity driven weight mechanisms.
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Brown
Morris W. Mead
Bureau of Electricity
Mead
Chicago
Pittsburg
Gamewell Company
Y Paiohenhaet
Sigem Sas
Dalzell Denies Quay Flinn Deal Over McKean Postmaster Choice
Congressman John Dalzell publicly rejects a Philadelphia report of a backroom deal between Senator Quay and William Flinn to block James McKean's postmaster appointment in Philadelphia. He defends his choice Councilman Ford as Dalzell's candidate and vows to persist in his fight until the administration acts or refuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dalzell
Philadelphia
Senator Quay
William Flinn
James 8. McKean
Ford
Dalzell
Adde
Pittsburg
Son
Ciple
Quay
Flinn
McKean
Jogos Enen
Harrison
Beating case on alderman Brinker questioned by Becker
Charles Becker of Allegheny sued for assault and battery before Alderman J C O Donnell after Becker alleges Brinker struck him in the street following a dispute over his 15 year old son's prior conviction. Becker, 72, was jailed in default of bail and claims Brinker also struck him during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Becker
Howard Street
Allegheny
Brinker
J. C. O'Donnell
Penn Avenue
Becker
Enener
Alder Brinker
Moser
Funeral Plans For Comrade Powers After Railway Tragedy
The One Hundred and Second Regimental Association held a large meeting at the Washington Infantry armory to arrange the funeral for Comrade Powers killed in Friday’s railway accident. The Veterans Legion will lead the funeral from Powers’s home at 150 Forty-fourth Street near Butler Street tomorrow afternoon. Captain Fullwood and others from the wreck attended and spoke of their narrow escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Infantry
One Hundred and Second Regimental Association
Comrade Powers
Ramee
Veteran Legion
Forty-fourth Street
Butler Street
Aters
Excursions From Pittsburgh to Milwaukee via Pennsylvania Lines
G A E announces G A R National Encampment trips from Pittsburgh to Milwaukee with departures August 22 to 28 and returns August 27 to September 5. Tickets may extend to September 30 by special arrangement. Not valid on the Pennsylvania Limited Express. Contact Samuel Moody at 1127 Liberty Street for details. See plaid checked and striped silks priced at 60 and 75 cents per yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah
Hucus & Hace
G A R Encampment Fares Secretly Cut to Milwaukee
The Pittsburg and Western Railway will offer a cent per mile rate for G A R veterans to Milwaukee for the National Encampment, extending tickets August 25 to September 7 and adding 30 days for side trips. Passengers depart August 25 and arrive Milwaukee August 26, with a special train from Pittsburg.
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Tng
Miwanker
Chicago
Milwaukee
C and
Northwestern
Pittsburg and Western
G. A. BR. Inuthern
Ohio
H. Hurst
Itimore and
Wheeling
Columbus
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Dayton
Monon
Lake Erie
Baltimore and Ohio
Pittsburg
Wainwright Questions Brewing Syndicate Report
Samuel Wainwright, son of “Uncle Jake,” faces confusing public reports about the English brewing syndicate. He denies a syndicate exists yet hints it may. He notes British buyers seek brewing plants and bankers market them, with Valentiges predicting a rebound if Americans are bypassed. Wainwright says his firm has not sold out though two partners are away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Wainwright
Jake
Mr. Wainwright
Wainet
Valentiges
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railway Plans $5,000 Station at McCabe Farm
The Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railway proposes a $5,000 station on Alfred McCabe’s land in Coraopolis near the Montour Railroad junction. Authorities warn a rebelling backlash if carriers are forced to handle baskets and parcels and collect freight. Talks of a wagon express between the city and Coraopolis emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Special corset sale advertised at 612 Penn Ave
A temporary ad promotes a special sale on C. P. Corsets with item No. 263 listed at a drastically reduced price from 250 to 2 and Mascot from 175 to 125, valid only on Monday and Wednesday. The notice also mentions Horsford's Acid Phosphate and Dr L C Turner endorsing relief for low mood linked to gastric troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsford
L. C. S&. Turner
Rena In
C. P
P. No
C. P. Mascot
Psomeanea
Aia Ee
Penn Ave
Barbers in Summer Reflect Union Impact in Pittsburg
The piece recounts Pittsburg barbers facing one third slower work as summer draws workers to resorts. The Barbers Union fights for shorter hours and no Sunday work, claiming half of about 600 local barbers stay out of the city during warm months while shops fill with nonunion or touring workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsberg
George Wills
Pittsburg
Pitsburg
Barbers’ Union
Theta
York
Boston
Union
Apss Paaenen
Organ Tion
War threat near William Street delays Castle Shannon line
A small wartime speck near William Street Gray's Road in Thirteenth Ward signals potential growth. The Castle Shannon Railway's incline sits six feet above street grade leaving little room for wagons and a bank pony to cross. Grading must occur and the railway's voluntary action remains unsettled amid local debate and potential protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Street
Gray's Road
Annual meeting of local commercial agents in Minneapolis
Local agents from Pittsburg and nearby lines plan to attend this week’s annual convention in Minneapolis. Delegates named include A Sproul Chicago and Alton J A Hall Rock Island J H McAdoo St Paul Minnesota Manitoba F T Bennery New York Lake Erie and Western Gamalbert son Frisco and P Kennedy Col Belt Route H M Matthews and Ed Brackney Union line. The report notes most agents will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Pittsburg
Brackney
Union Lin
Ee Ae
Aod
Marvin's Employees Out On Company Excursion
About 125 employees of 8. S. Marvin & Co. sailed from Wood street on the steamer Mayflower for Thompson's Grove near Port Perry. The group dispersed to enjoy the grounds and entertainments before returning to town in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. S. Marvin & Co
Wood Street
Thompson's Grove
Port Perry
What Will They Be General Freight Rates Vote
Baltimore and Ohio official says no notification yet on advance iron rates. Railroads vote on 25 cents per car load and 35 cents in lighter loads between Chicago and New York, with results to be announced soon by letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. 8. Wright
Baltimore and Ohio
Chicago
New York
Secret Societies Begin New Lodges in Allegheny County
Several new lodges are being organized in Allegheny county led by Bessemer Lodge of Duquesne. The Supreme Secretary A Stanley Weir of Baltimore oversaw activities, with two candidates initiated and two applications received last week. Prominent visitors gave addresses during the meeting at Hall and East Liberty leaders were mentioned among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Chain
Allegheny County
Bessemer Lodge
Duquesne
Pas
A. Stanley Weir
Baltimore
Weir
Mrs Nesbitt Moves In Divorce Proceedings
John J. McGirr filed a suit against William McKay, McKeesport saloon keeper, for 876 dollars balance for services tied to obtaining retail liquor licenses. McGirr alleged an agreement to publish editorials and interviews, earning 25 dollars per name and 75 dollars per license, plus 50 and 70 dollar bookkeeping fees. He cites six licenses secured, including McKay, and claims 218 dollars already paid toward a total 1,095 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. McGirr
William McKay
McKeesport
McKay
McGirr
Pittsburg
Sboot McKeesport
Bailey
Nesbit Divorce Petition Seeks Spousal Support
Mrs. Virginia E Nesbit petitions the Court for a spousal support order from Councilman William W Nesbit and requests alimony and a share of a separate estate. A show cause order was issued and Commissioner Onenesseiman appointed. A preliminary injunction was granted restraining Bender and Kramer from interfering with water pipe work in Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginian
E. Nesbit
William W. Nesbit
Common Pleas Court
Pittsburg
Philip Bender
Nicholas Kramer
Ead Avenue
Field Street
Aid
St. Clair Street
Decree Dismisses Chartiers Creamery Rule Action
Judge Collier yesterday dismissed the rule sought by W M Scaife of the Chartiers Creamery Company to open or strike off a judgment against Mrs Sarah Reed. The case involves a 330 000 loan from the defunct company. A writ of habeas corpus petition was filed for Byron McKelvey’s release from the Allegheny workhouse after a 60 day vagrancy detention, at the urging of his father who also petitions. No further date was set.
Knox and Reed Plead Not Guilty for South Fork Club Case
Knox and Reed, solicitors for the South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club, entered a not guilty plea yesterday to allegations raised by Nancy W Little and others in a bill in equity. The case seeks a jury trial and relates to the club’s alleged liability in the flood disaster.
Divorce case appoints Com in Hilger v Hilger
In a divorce proceeding Christina Hilger v John Hilger A L Peagson Esq was appointed Com. The Register's report on W B Howe's claim in Wilder bankrupt matter was confirmed nisi in the U S District Court yesterday. Harry Lee and James Campbell were named appraisers of the estate of George B Miller Co who made an assignment recently. J H Boro, as assignee of F M Bank on the Southside, filed petition for revisal of judgment for 1182 dollars. Bail set for James Doyle and F B Stone alleged Bee Oakchar members. Pina Geeates M G Comen diamond expert jeweler 533 Smithfield st formerly car Fifth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.L Peagson
Christina Hilger
John Hilger
D. H. Wilder
Register
W. EB. Howe
United States District Court
Harry Lee
James Campbell
George B. Miller & Co
J. H. Boro
F. M. Bank
James Doyle
F. B. Stone
Pleasant Point Chautauqua hotel expands to 400 rooms
The hotel at Point Chautauqua New York opposite Mayville near Chautauqua expands to 400 rooms with modern facilities including a bowling alley and skating rink. Horace Fox, noted manager of the Hotel Cooper in Dayton Ohio, is named as manager for the Point Chautauqua hotel.
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Point Chautauqua
N. Y
Mayville
Chautauqua
Seusie
Horace Fox
Cooper
Dayton
St Grand Hotel
Point Chenizagn
Excursions and Train Schedules on Regional Lines
Advertises Aug 22 excursions via P F W C Ry and C P BR with trains from Union station at 6 30 am and 12 45 pm central time and returnable until Aug 25. Also promotes tailored suits from a local shop at 700 Thfield Street and sales jobs for experienced women at Thornton Bros 123 Federal Street Allegheny along with fall wrap arrivals at Rosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.&p. BR
Union Station
Thornton Bros
Federal Street
Allegheny
Electric Machinery Store Showcases Modern Power
A large three story brick building houses a showroom and manufacturing floors for an electric machinery firm. The store features electric powered equipment, street lighting projects in Sterling Illinois Oxford Ohio Hamilton Canada and even Texas, and demonstrations of the Tealer motor and Herman insulating device. The company plans further improvements to expand offerings in electric apparatus and control systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
pan _ nis company
Ees
Ee Ea
Ita
Rene Paeres
Cettvary Motors
Ighat
Sterling
Ill
Oxford
Ace
Herman
Desig
Ais Ie
Special train to Millwood August 13 for visitors
The tlvania Railroad Company runs a Sunday special to Millwood August 13 with departures from Pittsburg at 10 am and 10 pm, stopping at all intermediate stations. Return trip leaves Millwood camp at 10 pm for Pittsburg and intermediate stops. Excursion tickets available at reduced rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thetlvania Railroad Company
Millwood
Sea Pittsburg
Pittsburg
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102Nd
William J. Powers
M. G. Comex
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Pennsylvania Lines
Grand Army
C. W. Bassett
Theowe
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A. E. Clark
Cleveland
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Wayne
Western Pennsylvania
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Stewart
Thomas Samcalepteab
I. Bem
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Mr. Sameed Wainwright
English Brewers’ Syndicate
Marvin
Samuel Eubanks
Ironton
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Johnstown
Josh Cook
Clifton
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Sands
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Pather
LEGAL
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Car
Fifth Ave
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Keech
N. J
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Eee Lane
Sonat
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