Window Glass Trusts Target Eastern Factories
The document outlines a proposed pool of window glass manufacturers to consolidate plants in New York State, Pennsylvania, and Ohio to cut costs and control wages. It describes how a national combine would run plants, assign valuations, issue stock, and keep factories idle or active to pressure wage gains, with Secretary Loeffler showing approval for small factories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Pittsburg
Orrice
Unsitrp Glass Company
Racuse
Loeffler
Williamames
Newaco
Pittsburg Firms Considered for Glass Factory Combine
Discussion centers on forming a consortium of small Pittsburgh glass firms to join a wider scheme. The speaker argues Pittsburgh mills may reject due to distance from New York and management challenges. Meadville and Ravenna factories are noted. D. C. Coleman promotes the plan in Pittsburgh. Wage lists for window glass workers were mailed. manufacturers had not signed them yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
New York
Pennsylvania
Meadville
Ravenos
D. C. Coalman
Pittsby
Carpenters Plan Labor Day Parade in City
About 2000 carpenters expect to march on Labor Day after a council meeting where marshals routes and joint committee arrangements will be set. Fines for nonparticipants equal about one day’s wages. Picnics follow for coke workers, marble slate and tile workers, painters and other unions at several local groves. Speeches on the eight hour question slated by J. M. Kelly and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hulton
Wildwood
Painters’ Union No. 77
Hammel’s Garden
Pittsburg
J. M. Kelly
PLEDGING THEIR SUPPORT
President William Smith of the American Flint Glass Workers Association returns from the East after meeting Master Workman Coffey of Knights of Labor to pledge union backing. The pact: no green bottle orders filled, bottle blowers to boycott non union molds, and flints to avoid non union green houses. A wage conference date remains unset and factories are expected to start about September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Smith
American Flint Glass Workers’ Association
Workman Coffey
D. A. 149
Knights of Labor
Iron rate advances discussed by railroad agents in Chicago
George E. McCague of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern and 8 P. Woodside of the New York Lake Erie and Western went to Chicago to attend the Central Traffic Association Iron Committee meeting. They expect a westbound rate increase of about 10 percent, effective around September 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. McCague
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad
8. P. Woodside
New York, Lake Erie and Western Road
Chicago
Central Traffic Association
A. F. King
Erie and Pittsburg
New York
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
N. W. Walker
Globe Sewer Company
Germaniaa Bank
Brainard Robison
Indianapolis Jenney Electric Company
Allegheny City
F. H. Stratten
John Cavanaugh
England
Dry
Hugo Blanck
Buffalo
Societies of Microscopists of America
Rice
Citizens’ Traction
Birmingham Cable Limes
John M. Gresham
Unionsin
Walter Q.G
Walter Q.G Sorde
Joseph Weeks
Virginia
J. J. Covert
Rice's
Jones Landing
John M. Crumpton
Seventh Avenue
Monument to Armstrong Preparations for Dedication Parade
Secretary William Martin, President James Campbell and James Kelley schedule a meeting next Saturday to finish arrangements for a large Armstrong memorial dedication parade. All labor groups are invited. Gen Butler is expected to attend with Gompers and Powderly and will address the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Martin
James Campbell
James Kelley
Armstrong Memorial
Dosey
Enone
Gen . Butler
Gompers
Powderly
Educational exhibit criticized by Prof Kane in Pittsburgh report
Professor Kane principal of the Twenty-seventh ward school reports the American educational exhibit as a failure though Pittsburg leads among cities with strong displays. He predicts a gold medal for the American exhibit in education while noting many large cities sent little or no material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kane
Twenty-seventh Ward
Paris
Pittsburg
Siem
Edu
Cans Caperee
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Boston
Cincinnati
United Bt States
Chester H. Kram
Kram
Exposition of 1892 Debate Between Pittsburg Chamber and Bennett
Letters between James Gordon Bennett and W E Schmerts reveal their support for a Columbus Exposition in Washington with national funding. Superintendent Follansbee argues Washington offers space and patriotic alignment, while local prompts for bond subscriptions are viewed skeptically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Schmerts
Chamber of Commerce
James Gordon Bennett
New York Herald
New York
Y. K Schmertzs
Pittsburg
New York City
Aerald
James Gonpor Bennett
Schmertz
Schmerts
Picnic riot at Hammel grove leads to charges
Committe of Arrangements of Bavarian Deane SNeyeate faces charges after a riot at Hammel picnic grove last Tuesday. Inspector says $2 admission and 30 beer tickets per buyer allowed minors access. Detectives arrest Paul Reinhardt Joseph Rabstein John Schining and Wm Wagner who posted bail for a hearing before Magistrate Brokaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammel
McKelvey
Southside
Carrigan
Paul Reinhardt
Joseph Rabenstein
John Schinning
Wm. Wagner
Brokaw
Charter Received for Local Assembly of Knights of Labor Musicians
Philadelphia headquarters approves a new local assembly labeled 1583 attached to D. A. No. 3. The Great Western Band opposes engagements at the Exposition while the Trades' Council protests. An Allegheny County Musical Union meeting today at 10 a.m. will organize members into the new body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly of Knights of Labor
Philadelphia
Trades’ Council
Knights
Allegheny County Musical Union
Benefit Show At Sal Hall For F W Allbright
An entertainment at Sal Hall Southside last night raised funds for F W Allbright a Hilltop Relief Committee member who helped flood victims in Johnstown and who lost a foot in a railroad accident near Johnstown with proceeds from the event dedicated to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sal Hall
Southside
F. W. Allbright
Hilltop Relief Committee
Johnstown
Iron Bar Assault Charged at Sligo Mill
Daniel Stembel accused Michael Fenn and John Salinsky of striking him with an iron bar at the Sligo mill. The men were arrested and posted bail for a hearing Saturday. cross suits are to be entered today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wich
Daniel Stembel
Michael Fenn
John Salinsky
Succop
Sligo
Robbery on Pike Street Leaves Victim Roaming
Patrick O Rileys Pike Street assault reported yesterday morning around 4 o clock as three men robbed him near the corner of Pike and Fourteenth. He was knocked down and two items were stolen. Police arrested three suspects shortly after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Riley
Pike Street
Patrick O'Riley
Pike
Fourteenth Streets
Striking Allegheny Light Workers See Limited City Impact
The Cardon setters and line men strike against Allegheny County Light Company caused few outages as downtown lights remained on. Strikers toured the city in groups, slowed by caution, while management and Superintendent Daley monitored conditions and anticipated a settlement proposition upon his return from Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daley
Allegheny County Light Company
Virgin Alley
Grant
Penn
Duquesne
Liberty
Water Street
Blaxter
John Daley
Robert Daley
Detroit
Allegheny
Detectives Arrest L. J. Simmonds for Forgery
Read ing police detec tives captured L. J. Simmonds on forgery charges after he allegedly forged a bank check for 400 and claimed a 900 amount. Detective Sol Coulson and Detective Kramer coordinated the arrest with Reading authorities, while an alleged wife provided information that led to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Simmonds
Reading
Sol Coulson
Simmonds
Philadelphia
Simznonds
Sol Ison
J. Simmonds
Kramer
Coulson
Incorrigible Youth Held in Allegheny Lockup
George Sparmer about 15 years old is in the Allegheny lockup on a charge of in corrigibility. The father, living on Fountain Street, alleges the boy ran away from home. Henry Miller of Howard Street reports a desertion act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sparmer
Allegheny
Fountain Street
Henry Miller
Howard Street
Local items from Sharpsburg and Allegheny area
Local items report Martin Naughton of Sharpsburg jailed for alleged robbery with $0.05 and Burns in default of $1,000. John Kerins charged with aggravated assault and battery after allegedly striking prosecutor with a stove lid. warrants issued. Albert Grange to have hearing on felonious assault. James Mnski accused of knife injury. Explosion at Allegheny soda fountain caused $20 damage. no fatalities. Danbery arrested as suspect. Andrews investigates. Crane accident, foot crushed. hospital amputation potential. Excursions planned by Hibernian Rifles. Raccoon Hunting Club picnic at Windsor Park with crowd around 1,000. Edward Hamilton treated for broken leg. William Monte foot crushed. lodging details. Campbell accuses Conway of head injury. bail set. Dugan liquor license transferred to W. H. Weimert. George Benson reports cow theft. John Black arrested for disturbance. Dravosburg crib work. Stone shipments arriving at a rate of five cars daily. County teachers to meet at Feet School. Linden Steel Works craftsman injury. Reduction at Spang Steel and Lion works about 30 percent. Dansemble sues Fern for hot bar striking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Naughton
Sharpsburg
Barris
Tater
Citizens’ Line
Brush
C. A.mines
John Kerins
Merriman
Kerins
Albert Grange
Porter
James McMnski
Alng
Allegheny
Wiethorn & Urben
West Penn Hospital
Hibernian Rifles
Wheeling Island
Baltimore and Ohio
William Monte
Riter & Conley
Liave Sileton Wise Berry Avenue
Joan Campbell
Alderman Jones
Patrick Conway
Conway
Jupee Stowe
A. Dugan
Braddock
W. H. Weimert
George Benson
Homewood
John Black
Jourre & Co
Rytegen
County Teachers’ Association
Feet
Linden Bteo
John McCormack
EE Lean Taa Sosu
AUER
Ross Grove
Spang Steel and Lion Company
Dansemble
Mike Fern
Wreck-Wreaking Plot Foiled on Monongahela Line
A passenger train on the Monongahela division near Lostock station was derailed by a snag placed on the track. No one was injured, but three men John Wilson Weller Dowden confessed to the crime claiming drunken mischief as motive. Detective Wheatley led the investigation and Dowden and Wilson were arrested in noon City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela
Pennsylvania Road
Lostoca
George Wheatley
John Wilson
Weller
Weller Dowden
Noon City
Dowden
Wheatley
Hoe
Gripp Pe
Galest
Virginia
Burning buggy ride ends with doctor unhurt
Dr G J Rahauser a Southside physician describes a frightening Forbes street incident as his trousers caught fire and his horse bolted when the buggy blanket and matting ignited. He extinguished the flames after about thirty minutes without injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Rahauser
Forbes Street
Ellsworth Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Baker Files Larceny Suit Over Stolen Bread
John Heide, a baker on Mt. Oliver, sues four boys Frank Smith John Heide Harry Betler and John Bruckner for larceny of bread and cakes from his wagon. August chief wasmith Bauer noted a prior incident and the youths were jailed in default of bail awaiting a hearing this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Heide
Mt. Oliver
Alderman Flach
Frank Smith
Harry Betler
John Bruckner
Sel
Steubenville Bridge Piers Fail Disrupt Panhandle Service
False piers and scaffolding on the Panhandle bridge at Steubenville collapsed during double tracking. Western trains west of Steubenville routed through Cleveland and Pittsburg and the Fort Wayne. No. 6 was late about an hour while No. 4 and The Limited left via Fort Wayne. Superintendent Miller said repairs would be completed by morning and no serious damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle
Steubenville
Western
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Fort Wayne
No. 6
Miller
Rare plants featured at Western Pennsylvania Botanical Society meeting
The Western Pennsylvania Botanical Society met at Pittsburg Library Association with Dr Hamilton presiding. Members viewed orchids, Australian flame tree, clematis, hyacinthus canadensis, and a marble vine. The society, now 75 members, plans an herbarium and 1000 mounted specimens ready in about three months. Officers will be elected in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Pennsylvania Botanical Society
Pittsburg Library Association
Hamilton
Australia
Allegheny Mountains
Ferguson
New Bellevue
Uies
Ilton
Library Hall
John D. Shaler
Western Pennsylvania
Federal Crackdown Threatens Local Speak-Easy Operators
Reports say federal agents will crack down on speak-easy operators in the city. Collector Warmcastle has ordered investigations into illicit liquor sales without internal revenue licenses and warns penalties will include heavy fines and possible imprisonment if taxes are not paid by September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law and Order Society
Uncle Sam
8. D. Warmcastle
Pep
Internal Revenue
Bohemian surgeon seeks governor aid to treat glanders horse
Bruner from Bohemia, living at 38 Woegtly street Allegheny, asks Governor Beaver for permission to attempt curing Bass's horse afflicted with glanders. He claims a proven cure, vows to prevent spread, and offers to treat a horse at his own expense. He has been in America two months and travels as a veterinary surgeon though not acknowledged by other vets in Germany or Austria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Burner
Woegtly Street
Allegheny
Beaver
John Bass
Bruner
America
Bohemia
Old Country
Germany
Austria
Collector Warmenstie Ready To Announce Appointees
Collector Warmenstie will name gangers and storekeepers next week. Most Allegheny county appointments are decided though some may change. Several new appointees begin work September 1 after studying duties. Alexander Boreland to be storekeeper and James H. Gillespie to be gauger. A telegram from Petersburg, Virginia mentions Edward Moore and William Dempsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warmenstie
Allegheny County
Saal
Alexander Boreland
James H. Gillespie
Youth rider suffers broken leg after wagon crash
Silas Prosser aged 17 fell from his wagon at the corner of Carson and South Thirteenth yesterday afternoon. He was kicked by the horse, breaking his leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Prosser
Carson and
South Thirteenth
A Favord Voyage on the Mayflower Picnic Boat
The Mayflower carried 170 plus passengers on a Monongahela River trip from Braddock to Pittsburg and back. Pilgrims of all ages enjoyed scenic views, lunch, dancing, and music with Captain Lew Clark and crew. Evening moonlight, flirtation, and courteous behavior marked the farewell as the party returned to the wharf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela River
Lew Clark
Cruikshank
B. Miller
A. F. Emrick
KR. W. Winnell
Mra. Fenesy
C. Wheeler
J.5. Ward
Mra. Osmund
A. Weymand
J. Webber
Mra. Poke
Mra. Shockman
Mra. McEwen
Monongahela City
Shiehd
Wilson
Captain Clark
Pirrpspurc Blood Purifier Advertisement
Advertisement touts genuine blood purifying pills to cure laziness weakness and disinclination to work. Claims preparation from pure materials and strict care in packaging, warns to avoid counterfeit tablets made in St Louis and urges buyers to seek authentic Pirrspurc products. Also notes agents for Foster Hooks Kid Gloves Centemeri gloves and umbrellas for sale.
SPECIAL G A B TRAIN TO MILWAUKEE VIA PITTSBURGH RAILWAY
Advertisement lists the Special G A B Train to Milwaukee leaving Allegheny at 12 40 r w Central time Sunday August 25 with day coaches and Pullman sleepers, solid run to Chicago arriving 6 55 and Milwaukee 10 30 A M Monday. Fare $11. Last excursion to Atlantic City via B and O R K August 29 1889, tickets $10 from Washington City return. Also Reading route excursion Philadelphia to Atlantic City August 30 aboard trains with sleeping cars. Details from E D Smith Division Passenger Agent Fifth Ave and Wood Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
R. W
Chicago
Milwaukee
Atlantic City
E. D. Smith
Cor
Fifth Ave
Wood i Pittaburg
Caution Urges Firms to Clear Sidewalk Litter
Inspector McKelvey of the Southside district reports numerous complaints about sidewalks littered with banana peels and rubbish causing falls. He distributed copies of the related ordinance to local businesses and urged strict observance to reduce hazards.
Fire in Mrs Brooks’s upstairs room causes light damage
A lamp exploded in the upper back room at 2619 Penn avenue igniting bed clothes but a police officer and occupants quickly contained the blaze with very light damage. Parker of Anderson street Alliegheny faces a felonious assault charge after threats to his wife Kate Parker were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Brooks
Penn Avenue
Parker
Anderson Street
Alliegheny
Succop
Southside
Kate Parker
Wif, Gurion
A Delicious Drink with Iron City Beer Claim
An advertisement touts Iron City beer as a nutritious drink brewed by Frauen sbtavenge Tike perm and promises it will become a preferred beverage. Readable text also provides a telephone number 1186 for contact or orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron City
Telephone
Busy Bee Hive Promotes Savings on Blankets and Underwear
A brief notes Busy Bee Hive at Sixth and Liberty advertising savings on blankets, comforts, and underwear. Mentions no gas waste and no chimneys as selling points for shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth
Liberty
Picnic organizers in Bay promote event with local leaders
The Bay community group lists Messrs. ong St. Frazee John Webber Dennis W. Frazee James McEwen Isadore L. Israel J Schimmel J K Gasson and John Donley as key promoters. Also active were William A. Croikshaw, candidate for Roy's Mayoralty, Arnold eee BH. McEwen and John, President of the Saleamen's Association C F Frasee as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ong St. Frazee
John Webber
Dennis W. Frazee
James McEwen
Isadore L. Israel
J. Schimmel
J. K. Gasson
John Donley
Messrs
William A. Croikshaw
Roy
Arnold Eee
BH. McEwen
John
Saleamen’s Asacstiinunhee C. F. Frasee
Inquest Held Over Miller Sons Refinery Fire
The Miller & Sons oil refinery on Preble avenue was largely saved with only about a quarter destroyed. An inquest into Thornton F. Miller's death revealed severe burns on eight workers. officials discuss local ordinances banning new refineries and potential violations amid the blaze. Chief Jones and the firefighters endured exhaustive hours and seek rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Miller “ Sons’ Refinery
A. D. Miller & Sons
Preble Avenue
Thornton F. Miller
Robert Miller
Wm. Miller
Pegs Hauek
Parker
Ad Bing
A Thompson
Armenia Ene Company
Jones
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C. E. Prazes
Couy
United Company
Board of Managers
Pittsburgers
Carpenters
Armstrong
George D. Kelly
Legion of
L. Carrier, Jr
Thirty-third Street
San Francisco
Mar
William P. Tyler
Tyler Steel Tube Company
Horton
P. Fitzpatrick
Cambria City
Robert P. Molten
Anderson Hotel
Dr. Copeland
W. M. Cairnieva
Melbourne
Anderson
Gallinger
A. Werler
Isaac Miller
Media
Beercham
Coop
W. B. Schmertz
Helis
PirTsavee
Lasp
Merald
Sik
Washington City
Republic
Washington
Saar Wat
Paere
Americas
United States
Congress
Ewing
President Chamber of Commerce
Follansbee
Mely
Follansbes
Baltimore
Barbone
Mr. Follansbee
K. of L
Allbright's
Cardon Setters
Toby
Steubenville Bridge
BOME
Sam
Megal
Petersburg
Edward Moore
William Dempsey
Clark
Braddock Church
Fleming Bros
Pirrspurc, Pa
Mousquetaire
Centemeri
S. T. T. Tess
Thompson Brothers
Federal Street
Furnt
Jyoze Rur
Horne
France
Wash Goods Department
Etyles
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Avenue Stores
Pittsburg and Westerns Railway
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