Oliver Mills Close Forces 1000 Workers Out Amid Steel War
The Oliver Iron and Steel Company halves output at the South Fifteenth Street mills in Homestead as orders dry up. Managers cite Carnegie Steel undercutting and cheaper production as driving the lockout, with plans to resume only upon demand and tariff signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Mills
Carnegie
Eso
Rade
Ttia
Oliver
Riter & Conley
Oliver Company
H. W. Oliver
Oliver Tron and Steel Company
Tenth Street
J. Painter & Sons
West End
Pittsburg
Homestead
Carnegies
Coal Steel Company
Edgar Thomson Steel
Braddock
Oliver and Painter
Consolidated Steel and Wire Company forms from rivals
The Consolidated Steel and Wire Company unites all major wire mills except one Oliver. Offices planned in Chicago New York St Louis Pittsburgh and San Francisco. Absorbed firms include St Louis Wire Mill Braddock Wire Lambert Bishop Joliet Iowa Barb Wire and Baker Wire. Capital of 4 million and capacity 560000 tons. Ends with leaders named and plans for new furnaces. Mining Institute to meet in Court House December 22. Ex president Weibo denies AFL candidacy. Allegheny Foundry Company incorporated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
Consolidated Steel and Wire Company
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Pitsburg
San Francisco
Irms
Lambert & Bishop Wire Company
Joliet
Iowa Barb Wire Company
New York City
Allentown
Baker Wire Company
Illinois
Commnnes
Rolline
Ssallows
Edenborn
John
Alfred Ifford
E. T. Schouler
F. E. Patterson
J. ¥. Gates
Allegheny Granted Charter in Harrisburg
Allegheny received a charter in Harrisburg yesterday with an incorporated capital of $20,000. Investors named are A. A. Andrews W. J. Hitchcock J. St. McCreery Frank Hitchcock and Elliott Hodgers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Harrisburg
A. A. Andrews
W. J. Hitchcock
J. St. McCreery
Frank Hitchcock
Elliott Hodgers
Union Delegates Elected for International Bricklayers’ Union
The Bricklayers’ Union No. 2 at 41 Fifth Avenue elected delegates to Baltimore for the International Union. John Ryan and William I. Quinn were chosen after multiple ballots as the union reports about 700 members and a $1000 reserve fund. The recent strike's financial toll and recovery are noted, with earnings for married and single members during the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Union
Bricklayers’ Union No. 2
Fifth Avenue
Baltimore
John Ryan
William I. Quinn
Brickleyers
United States
Canada
Pittsburg
Renewed Bail in Carnegie and Homestead Cases Reflected in Court
Judges Kennedy Porter and McClung renewed bonds for 31 Homestead defendants in murder conspiracy riot and related charges. Carnegie and Pinkerton officials also renewed bonds with totals over 100000 dollars. Other cases included divorce request, mechanic’s lien suit, and damages claims against utilities and transit firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Porter
McClung
Carnegie
Homestead
Peter Allen
Matthew Foy
James Close
Zavarl Burke
George W. Sarver
W. H. Gasius
Pat Fagan
T. W. Brown
John Dierkin
T. H. Bain
William Baird
George Styland
David Lynch
W. H. McConegeagh
Miller Colgan
John Miller
W. H. Williams
H. H
R. Layman
John Priest
Thomas Connelly
Peter Nau
Peter McAllister
Mike Norton
John Edwards
James Gibson
George W Mansfield
Henry D. Trautman
George W. Laughlin
George Champino
John W. Wiper
Pinkerton
L. Q. Phipps
O. H. Ghilds
H.C. Frick
F. T. F. Lovejoy
H. M. Curry
J. G. A. Lieshman
J. A. Potter
L. ©. Phipps
O. H. Childs
James Dovey
Nevin M Nell
W. E.i Goney
Fred Primer
Mellon Bros
Homestead mill repairs and plant closure announced
Secretary Lovejoy stated the Homestead plant will close for about ten days at year end for repairs and then resume operations. He denied any wage changes and noted new automatic tables will cut the force in beam mills, with improved safety and speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovejoy
Homestead
Folemon Ruben Offer Bargains On 4000 Suits And More
The merchants promote a grand sale week with discounted suits and wide ranges of goods. Buyers are urged to come early for bargains on boots jewelry dinnerware and musical instruments. Special performances and events are announced for December 6 and 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folemon & Ruben
Thore
Zxnicks Music Co
Lim
Wland
Fifth Avenue
ExkicKs Music Co
Lix
Land
Attorney John Robb Sues to Compel Land Conveyance
Attorney John Robb files a bill in equity against A M Tressell and Charles Falck, administrator of William Breitenstein, to compel conveyance of ten acres in Kilbuck township. Tressell bought the land in 1892 for 10000, died before deed, Robb later bought it for 11000, and seeks specific performance directing Falck and Tressell to transfer as agreed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John & Robb
A. M. Tressell
Charles Falck
William Spreitenstein
Tressell
Kilbuck Township
Breitenstein
Tressel
Mr. Robb
Treasell
Orphans’ Court
Falck and
Conspiracy suit seeks transfer to federal court over Allegheny postmaster case
An Allegheny letter carrier sues J A Gilleland post master and ex inspector W W Dickson for damages alleging a conspiracy that led to the carrier's discharge. The petition claims a violation of federal law, requesting removal to the U S Circuit Court for trial. an order directs filing of the record with that court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. & Williams Hsq
W. W. Dickson
Postoffice
Common Pleas
United States Circuit Court
Simon Bulford, Jr
J. A. Gilleland
Allegheny
Balford
United States
Circuit Courts
Robb and
Fitzsimmons
Gilleland
Circuit Court
Peculiar Collateral Suit Over Prisoner Bond In Allegheny Workhouse
J N Worth and wife Anna sue C F Marshall and J W Scott in Allegheny County for $1109 1f collateral security tied to bail posted for J N Worth who was arrested in September 1891 for felonious assault and later sentenced to three years in the workhouse. The bondsmen kept the collateral despite bond forfeiture and Worth assigns his interest to his wife who now seeks recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sault
J. N. Worth
Anna E. Worth
C. F. Marshall
J. W. Scott
Allegheny
Marshall
Scott
Worth
Creditor Sues Over New Castle and Northern R R Shares
Forbes Halton of Indiana filed a bill in equity in the United States Circuit Court alleging fraudulent transfer of stock to defendants and a collusive sale of the New Castle and Northern Railroad to George W. Johnston. He seeks to set aside the sale and compel account of property amid reorganization into the New Castle and Shenango Valley Railroad Company. The report also notes upcoming Criminal Court cases and grand jury activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit
Forbes Halton
Indiana
George W. Johnston
New Castle and Northern Railroad
Johnston
New Castle and Shenango Valley Railroad Company
Karufmanns' 4 Hour Sale of Dry Goods Specials
Ladies' surprise sale offers wide discounts on silk prints, woolen and cotton fabrics, linens, cushions, hankies, quilts, corsets, sheets, and more. Bargains valid today only from Sand 12 o'clock at Lew Dru itt Department on avenue and mithield street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tve
Windsor
Lew Druitt
Department
Avenue
Mithield Street
Solomon and Rubens Offer Imported China Caps and Saucers
Advertisement notes a promotion: with every shoe sale of eight or more, customers receive an elegant imported china cap and saucer. Described as artistically decorated and uniquely Notwonlike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derémont
Hamilton's Holiday Bargains In Men's Underwear And Accessories
Until 10 o'clock tonight we offer factory direct prices on men's underwear including wool shirts drawers and all wool undergarments. Window displays show knit Vienna shirts at low rates. scarlet underwear and camel hair options priced to attract. Also gloves neckwear and outerwear in a broad sale with easy terms. Hamilton's, Corner Grant and Diamond streets, open late with extensive stock and attentive service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Lc, C
Clothiers
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Hamilton
Ules
Firth Avenue
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Oliver Mills
Mmoth
Mining Institute
Western Pennsylvania Central Mining Institute
Court House
William Weibo
American Federation of Labor
Foundry In
Allegheny Incorporated
The
Allegheny Foundry Company, of
John Barnes
Christian Biche
Jessie Horruax
Harry Hoffman
James S. Steel
Mary A. Steel
Henry Saxter
Susan J
W. D. Hyde
Mary Davis
Jefferson Gas Company
Peter Schutter
Pittsboro and
Birmingham Traction
Sei
John Ducgan
D. C. Roth
H. Clark
Free Mart
Supreme Commandery of the
United American Mechanics
Thomas 5. Ashford
Supreme Commander
Supreme Recorder
Dm F. H. Daxtell A. M
Harvard Medical Society of New York
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Hanan & Sons
Kavrwanne
Ssor
Norurse Line Inn
G. Evans & Co
Market Street
Godowsky At
Henricks Music Co., Ltd
Our Ad
Hexerous Mostec Co
William Richarnson
New York Ball Club
Manhattan Athletic Club
Jos. Honxr & Co
Alge
United Sta
Kavy Manns
Solomon & Ruben
de Witt
Jaxge St. Arcus & Co
C. Kavywanee
Mellor & Hoene
Boloman
Ruben
Allegheny County
Ull
LL. McAnracn
Chicago Society
Jos, Borne & Co
Prio
Order of Salon
F. C. Negley
Criminal Court—Commonwealth
C. H. Bisine
F.C. Negrey
B. J. Godfrey
M. Ball
A.S. Manndorff
A. R. Burns
William van
John Carr
L. T. Yoder
DF. McAfee
D. E. Sheridan
H. M.kerry
E. A. Knox
F. Tv
Hamil John W. Beckett
Frank Powell
Frank ¢. Reed
John Robinson
Lonat D. Waceza
George D. Wagner
Karufmanns
Solomon & Rubens
D. McCallister
J. T. McCrory
BR. J. Miller
K. Kieber & Bro
Wood Street
Kiebers
Solomon
Raben
T . Suite
Ji. J. Lynch's
Jaros Bhnico
Cavaligata Avericasa
Paris
Jersey
Perrin
Kavri
Tiffany & CO
Union Square
Del-I-S
Bunton
Bunton Bros
Props
World's Fair District
Fair Grounds
Myrtle Ave
Liebig Company
Pareef
Epps
the Sunday Dispatch
East Liberty
Allegheny Branch
Santa Claus
Pennsylvania
Holiday Presents
Murphy Bros. CO
Pete
Yale
Seventh Street
Sotel Anderson
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