Coal Operators Seek Reduced Coal Mining Prices
The Coal Exchange meeting of river operators discussed lowering mining coal prices amid glut in markets. They note rivermen pay 3 cents per bushel while railroads undercut them, with a committee to push a 4 percent cut and another meeting planned for Saturday to gauge sentiment and organize a potential strike.
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The
Coal Exchange
Wood and
Water Streets
Addison Lysle
William Wood
L N. Bunton
Cos
Striker pursuit ends with man sent on his way at Carnegie plant
An ill clad man attempting to reach Carnegie Steel Company works was overtaken by two strikers' committee members. After questioning, he was escorted to headquarters, given money and a contractor's note, and released. Reported plant output figures show high tonnages across mills with Amalgamated members claiming superior daily production.
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Upper
Union
Thirty-third Street
Carnegie Steel Company
Amalgamated
Dillon
Mills Clash Threat Led by Carnegie Steel
Police guard planned at Lower Union Mills in Pittsburgh as Carnegie Steel begins operations. Superintendent O'Mara deploys 20 officers to Twenty ninth streets and Allegheny Valley Railroad. Transfers from Cape Mill to boost staffing. Teemer brothers among names on list. Fraddock plan offers monthly $20 prizes to push efficiency. Homestead mill reports 2000 workers and continued progress. Jones & Laughlins begins new furnace work on South Twenty fifth.
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Cape Mill
Twenty-ninth Street
Teemer Brothers
Dillon
Fraddock
C. M. Schwab
Braddock
Homestead Mil
Lovejoy
Carnegie Steel Company
Homestead
Jones & Laughlins
Jones & Laughlin Mill Workers End Short-Run Dispute
Roughers at the Brownstown mill who had been part of the Jones and Laughlin operation have resumed work. Both sides report the current differences are settled for the time being.
Secret reorganization of Commercial Telegraphers union
The Commercial Telegraphers are nearly ready to reorganize after the 1883 collapse. National officers, a constitution, and routine business will be set at the National Convention in Kansas City. Operators seek collective bargaining with wage data cited and aim to join with railroad telegraphers for possible amalgamation.
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Kansas City
Two Men Arrested for Stoning the Tide Charge
Captain Denniston arrested Michael Shinn and William Adams yesterday on a charge of stoning the Tide. The pair resisted but were ultimately taken to the Central station.
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Michael Shinn
William Adams
Denniston
Central Station
No Trust in Pickles Aimed at Local Firms Not Joined
Local firms deny being asked to join any pickle or preserves trust. The American Preserving Company remains largely rejected by Cruikshank Bros Allegheny and Heinz and Lutz firms stay independent. Market prices improve with no active trust proposals.
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American Preserving Company
Allegheny
Chicago
Cruikshank Bros. Company
H. J. Heinz Company
Heinz Bros & Co
Lutz Bros
Heinz Bros. & Co
H. J. Heins
Great Allegheny
Preserve Trust
Heinz
Julian J. Lutz
Luts Broa
Pickle Trust
Lang Nominated by Acclamation in First Legislative Democratic Convention
The second meeting of the First Legislative Democratic Convention selected Edward G. Lang of the Third ward as nominee by acclamation after a report from the committee named earlier. Lang urged unity to win the district, and the convention adopted resolutions without debate. The First Legislative district includes the Third Fourth Eighth Twelfth and Thirteenth wards of Allegheny and elects two representatives.
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James Stewart
Frank Sayre
Edward G. Lang
Third Ward
Johnson
Lang
Coulter
Allegheny
Train Derailment Delays B and O Service Five Hours
Engine of the Bissell accommodation derailed as it entered the depot. Five hours of traffic delay. Out bound and Eastern Western trains blocked. Tracks cleared by 11 o clock with no material damage. Also notes Republican County Committee to open in Magee building and an August excursion to Atlantic City via B and O R B with round trip fare.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Bissell
Basinega
Republican County Committee
Magee
Third Avenue
Summer Dresses Sale Slashes Prices
Local ad offers deep discounts on ladies wear to clear stock. Charlie Suits and box plaited waists drop to 98 cents, gowns and dresses marked down from 8 10 and 12 to 4 25, all wool Charlie dresses from 15 18 20 to 7 95, India silk dresses now 85 cents. Strong emphasis on quick sale and capital release.
Kaufmanns Closing Out Summer Wrappers Sale
A sale listing at Kaufmanns highlights large Calico Wraps discounted to 59c, Indigo Blue and Mourning Wrappers at 93c, Challie Wrappers with silk fronts at 1.49, Charlie Wrappers with Cashmere fronts at 1.74, and Children's Gingham Dresses about 69c, all clearout prices.
Kaufmanns Half Price Corset Sale
All Odds and Ends and broken lots of Corsets are put on sale at about half former prices. Regular 75c to 85c summer corsets drop to 35c 42c. $1.50 corsets to 8c. 75c gray and tan corsets to 39c. French Prima Donna corsets from 2.50 to 98c.
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President Weihe
Amalgamated Association
Belle Sumpter
Ala
Lion
Weihe
Amalgamated Soale
First
Legislative Democratic Convention
Aulaatic City
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Arn Shureday
New York
Piccadilly
Geo. W. Snaman
Federal ST
Allegheny City, PA
W. M. Laird
Wood ST
ST. Andi
Rondensed Av
Gail Borden Eagle’ Brand
Eagle
Anderson Plock
Sixth Street
J. Harper Bonnell CO
Douglas & Mackie
River Avenue
B. E. Arons
Fifth Ave
Rosenbaum & CO
Mediases
OF Life
Pocceta Baker
New
Chris and LE
Grand Opera House
Primrose & West
Arry Williams’ Academy
Bnos-1id Vaudeville Co
Hood
Mus
ChrisTina Taurie
Bangor
Smithfield ST
Liebig Company
BEST
Market St
Nerve Reed Co
Chicane
Jon Flemin
Whittier
Renn Avenue
Dr. Whittier
Penn Avenue
Wood
Irene Snown
Woon
Enme Wrorthings
Ton Mall
Ree
Iain Yeah
AL Conoodward Avenue
Detroit
Fleming
Market Street
UCKY
Pittaburg
Gray
Melie
Butalo
N.Y
Paskage
Espich
STORF
Smithford Street
C. D. Lewis
Burg
Tor
Lake
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