Law not enforced labor men discuss it
The House committee reported that further legislation is needed to perfect the contract labor law. Manufacturers show indifference, citing an ample labor supply, with some favoring stricter limits on foreign labor and faster enforcement of the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Committee
Painter & Son's
Amalgamated Association
Lsbor
Chess
Chess, Cook & Co
J. W. Friend
William Smith
American Flint Glass Workers’ Union
John Ebman
Jeannette
Popular Concerts Favored by City Music Figures
Manager Johnston backs a series of popular concerts in the Exposition building with New York orchestra plans. Public figures including M L Malone and James Henderson approve the idea, preferring affordable prices, while some worry about overexposure and paying viability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston Bay
Tor Disvarce
Exposition Building
Johnston
New York
Tue Disratcn
M. L. Malone
Tron
Pittsburg
I. N. Bunton
Stowe
James A. Henderson
S. A. Doncan
Exposition
Captain Dan's Reflections on a River Excursion Remark
Captain Dan Sylvus recalls a sharp remark from his late son during a river trip aboard No 1 Jock. He feared for the boy’s safety as they passed a bend and stairs. Mra Bebe Lockwood traveled through the city en route to Clarion to address the Clarion County Institute this week, speaking at Union Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Sylvus
Sines
Jock
Dan
Mra
Bebe Lockwood
Clarion
Addres
Clarion County Institute
Union Station
Late female candidate for National President profile
Enid advocates focus on educating girls in political economy and introducing industrial training in schools. She believes breaches in the W I T U will not be healed and supports prohibition as a political issue though not as a defining plank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enid
Americus Club Considers Hotel Hamilton Purchase
The Americus Republican Club reports a 60 day option on Hotel Hamilton secured by a committee. Purchase price about 105000 dollars to be voted on at the next club meeting. Captain Reed advocates a club house with dues set around 190 dollars yearly to cover expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Reedenald
Hamilton
Americus Republican Club
Reed
Americas Club
Hessid
Prooming Mr. Oliver as Census Superintendent
Postmaster Larkin urged Mr. George J. Oliver for Superintendent of the Census in the Ninth Pennsylvania district covering Allegheny and nearby counties. He argued Pittsburg deserves the post and Oliver would honor local manufacturing interests with proper recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larkin
George JT. Oliver
Pennsylvania
Allegheny
Beaver
Washington
Greene Counties
Pittsburg
Oliver
Long, Unbroken Record of City Clerk Adherence
Ex-Coroner Clawson, guarding city rights at City Hall, reported last night that he has been a Francis Murphy adherent for nearly 13 years, maintaining total abstinence with no lapse. This stands as one of the city’s longest unbroken records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clawson
Francis Murphy
Selection of Deputy State Inspector Henry ouck to succeed Higbee
Superintendent Luckey and Secretary Reisfar back Henry ouck for the Public Instruction post after the death of Dr Higbee. United States District Attorney Lyon traveled to Scranton Desarts to attend a hearing before a U S Commissioner there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luckey
Reisfar
Gripmen Object to Open Air Gap in Pittsburg Traction Car
Union gripmen protest an order requiring a paneled glass door in front of the gripman to remain open in all weather. The breeze from rapid car motion and a narrow opening cause heavy perspiration and pulmonary complaints among workers. A Fifth Avenue physician cites several patients affected and warnings have been issued to revoke the rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Wishart Trials Highlight Speak-Easy Probes and Fines
Alderman J. D. Carlisle presided with Prosecuting Attorney Wishart as speak-easy proprietors faced judgment. Mrs. Marshall Moss of Second Avenue was fined after three prior penalties. her husband awaits trial. Witnesses alleged liquor sales at her home and at Madison Avenue residence. Detective Linden testified of whisky purchases on New Night. Mrs Daily absent. William Shaffer tied to a 25 cent bottle claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Carlisle
Wishart
Marshall Moss
Second Avenue
Madison Avenue
Alleghenyy
Daily
West Carson Street
Linden
William Shaffer
Shaffer
Fire destroys Reserve Township home and barn
A fire around 5 o'clock last night in Lewis Schafer's East Street Extension residence, Reserve Township, destroyed the two story frame house valued at 5000 dollars and a nearby barn filled with hay valued at 1000 dollars. Little furniture was saved as flames spread before neighbors could assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flomen
Lewis Schafer
East Street
Reserve Township
Allegheny Line
Asv
Allegheny Oio
Merlin Malone Receives Word On Granite Shipments
Superintendent M L Malone of the Feneral building reports advisory from Washington that the schooner Grace EK Green will carry from Maine the final cargo of granite for the Baltimore port due to the building. The voyage uncertain due to late season and rough seas with winter approaching. ample stone remains to be shipped when conditions improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Malone
Feneral
Washington
Grace EK. Green
Maine
Baltimore
Sesson
Coal trade turmoil as river operators brace for winter
River coal markets show slow activity with Kanawha and C O coal competing against Pittsburg in Cincinnati markets. Talks of an 80 000 dollar steel plate contract and potential mine reopenings clash with union demands for 3 cents per bushel, while Walton and Co deny plans to concede.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Kanawha
Chesapeake and Ohio
Indians
Chicago
Nawha
W. P. Shion
McConnell
Joseph Walton & Co
W. W
Dispatch
I. N. Bunton
Walton & Co
Water Street
Marshall McDonald
Hays
Qait
J M Kelly Expelled by Trades Council Amid Labor Dispute
A large Trades Council meeting in L A 300 expels John M Kelly after an Executive Board report found charges well sustained. Phillips defended actions. L A 300 and K of L faced censure. New delegates admitted. constitution amendment on working delegates debated. council adjourns in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
Trades Council
Joseph L. Evans
Barnard McCabe
L. A
Fritz Maurer
Brewers’ Union
Daniel McWilliams
Salesmen’s Assembly
Executive Board
John M. Kelly
Kelly
Mr. Kelly
L. A. 300
General Assembly K. of L
Homer L. McGaw
Bent Evans
Carnegie Phipps & Co Pursue Large Government Order
Carnegie Phipps & Co work on a sizable government contract seeking about 80 000 dollars in steel plates. No government contract yet for 30 000 dollars worth of plates for calister eBoat. Pittsburgh rumors hint at another government order boosting steel trade and mills. Government plans two more heavy frigates and steel needs could keep mills busy for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Pittsbo
Pittsburg Machinists Lodge Plans 160 Member Water Tower
The Pittsburg Machinists Union met to organize the McIresporters lodge and appoint a delegate to the Grand Master. They eye a costly water tower project costing between 28,000 and 30,000 dollars to supply hydraulic power for operating their facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitteborg Machiniste’ Union WI
Mclresporters
Pittsburg
National Association of Machinists
Cai P
Willa
Cranes Speed Up Heavy Lifting At Work Site
Cranes assist the workforce by performing tasks that would take many men, enabling faster completion of heavy lifting and moving operations at the site. The machinery allows cooperative work beyond what hand labor could achieve.
New Flint Glass Scale Talks Amid Manufacturer Union Exchange
Manufacturers and workers in the Flint glass industry exchanged notices of change yesterday. The Associated Pressedware Manufacturers committee and the A. F. G. W. Union reported no points of serious disagreement and expected only routine discussion on state matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pressedware Manufacturers
A. F.G. W. Unsion
Locked In Vault Joke Ends With Quick Rescue At Hamilton Building
Frank Speer of the Speer White Sand Co and a coworker were accidentally locked inside a vault on the sixth floor as a joke by a clerk. Desperate attempts to open the safe involved Prof McComsey and Barnes safe men, but Speer freed himself and his companion by manipulating the combination from inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Frank Speer
Speer-White Sand Company
Young Speer
Brew
William B. McComsey
Barnes
Prof
McCowsey
McComsey
Speer
Oper
Aud
A New Church Planned for West End Episcopalians
After hard work, West End Episcopalians may erect a church to serve about 250 communicants without a local pastor. A hall was secured for worship and city clergy will conduct services. A committee may meet soon to decide on hiring a pastor and securing a small church or rental space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Dedication of St James Church and School at Wilkinsburg
The dedication ceremony for the new St James Church and school in Wilkinsburg is set for next Sunday. Very Rev E Wall D D Vicar General will preside, with Very Rev Joe Straub Provincial of the Holy Ghost singing the mass. Rev W Neeson will preach the sermon. Prof J J Legerehs directs the music. Pastor Rev A A Lambing. A train leaves Union Station at 8 40 and a car service is provided for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St James
Wilkinsburg
Wall
D. D
Joe Straub
Order of the Holy Ghost
V. Neeson
St. John the Baptist Church
J. J. Legerehs
A. A. Lambing
Union Station
Golden Rod Lighthouse Boat Arrives At Port
The steamboat Golden Rod, government lighthouse vessel, arrived at the harbor yesterday about noon from down the river. It supplies oil and other goods to beacon lights along Western waterways and pays crew wages. It will stay until tomorrow before departing down the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Golden Rod
Reporters to Be Invited to Allegheny Bar Dinner
Arrangements are under way for the annual dinner of the Allegheny County Bar Association at the Hotel Schlosser on Monday January 6 1890. The event aims for a bountiful feast and reporters will be invited, a change from prior dinners where toast toasts required hard seating and gas pipe discomfort. Mr and Mrs James E F McMorris mourn the loss of Charles Gabriel Meos infant and agest aon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County Bar Association
Schlosser
James EF. McMorris
Charles Gabriel Meos
McMorris i
Engagement Promised via Musical Box Delays Event
A young woman in this city faced delays as social circles and engagements influenced plans. She had been promised a musical box valued at 1200 Penn ate, but the intended partner reportedly refused to attend, affecting the engagement event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eluimea
Gallinbez
Big railroad moves bid on 300000 contract for Beaver depot
Fort Wayne Railroad plans a new double track between Allegheny and Conway to ease freight blocks. Beav er area work includes 20 miles of track relocation at Beaver and a large freight depot. Rock removal at Emsworth to Dixmont requires blasting. Court injunctions and arrests accompany the project as funding to 500 workers is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Allegheny
Conway
Emsworth
Dixmont
Fort Wayne Road
Ohio River
Lake Erie Railroad
Wernebere & Jolly
Lake Erie
Beaver
Metager
Mettzer
Harry Werneberg
Church to Comply With Troy Hill Cemetery Ordinance
Father Werner rector of St. Philomena's Church said the church will comply with the Allegheny Council ordinance forcing removal of all bodies from Troy Hill Cemetery. He asked for ample time to locate heirs and noted some bodies lack living relatives and may be moved at church expense to the Perrysville road cemetery if no owner is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Werner
St. Philomena’s Church
Allegheny Council
Troy Hill
Perrysville Road
Miller grand piano praised at national meetings
The Philadelphia Musical Journal credits the Miller grand piano with leading at Music Teachers National Association events for nine years. It notes praise by Wu H. Sherwood and others, and advertises W C Whitehill’s Music Parlor at 152 Third Avenue offering a Bent organ and various secondhand instruments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Teachers’ National Association
Philadelphia
New York State
Wu. H. Sherwood
Philadelphia Musical Journal
W.C. Whitehill
Mason & Hamlin
Marshall & Mittauer Square
Bent Organ
Shoninger
Remarkable Gyilian organ offered for sale in Pittsburg city
An advertising item proclaims the Gyilian organ, capable of playing opera or simple songs with grand effects, requires no musical knowledge, and invites visitors to Miller & Hoff Fifth Avenue, Pittsburg to hear it. Also promotes suits and portraits and mentions Blair’s gout remedy with broad claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller & Ho
Fifth Avenue
Pittsburg
Arrests Rise Sharply With Chief Brown Forecast
The article cites a sharp year to date rise in arrests under Chief Brown with 12 787 arrests through November and an expected near 15 000 by year end. Officials say growth reflects broader policing reach from Pittsburgh’s 20 mile radius and not necessarily higher crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Brown
Department of Public Safety
Gamble Weir
Bureau of Police
Pittsburg
McKeesport
Sharpsburg
Connellsville
Dagan
Phenomenal piano sale at E G Hays Co Fifth Ave
E G Hays & Co at 75 Fifth Ave reports a phenomenal piano sale featuring Mathushek Hazelton Lindeman and Wilcox & White organs. The firm highlights an agency for well playing organs and emphasizes honest prices and satisfactory service with a seasonal stock of rosewood mahogany and oak piano furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Hays & Co
Fifth Avenue
Wo Ul Mathushek
Hazelton Bros
Lindeman & Son
Wilcox & White
Overcoats Slashed in Season's Bold Mark-Downs
Retail notice declares heavy reductions on men's and boys' overcoats across multiple price points. Prices drop from $26 to 20, 24 to 18, 20 to 15, 16 to 12, 13 to 10, and boys’ styles from 350 to 250, 475 to 350, 750 to 500, plus a $10 to $7 offer. KAavurMaxys on Fifth Avenue and Smithfield Street invites shoppers to verify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wen
Kaavurmaxys
Fifth Avenue
Smithfield Street
Holiday week sale at P.C.C.C. stores
Grand closing out sale for heavy weight overcoats and suits. Men’s wool overcoats 6 dollars, suits 7.50, chinchilla overcoats 8, dress suits 10. Limited hours until 9 p.m starting Wednesday December 18 at P.C.C.C. Cor Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.C.C.C
Cor. Grant and
Diamond Sts
New Court House
Moquette Carpets Marked Down in Clearance Sale
The sale offers moquette and tapestry Brussels carpets and curtains at reduced prices. Boars carpet and a $1 HD erade line are featured to clear stock before the close of the season. Customers are urged to buy quickly before stock runs out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comenhas
Epwarp GrorrzincEr Bazaar at 627 629 Peon Avenue
A holiday bazaar at Epwarp GrorrzincEr offers free express wagon with purchases of three dollars or more in the boys and children's department. The event showcases many items including toilet sets and workboxes in ivory pearl and silver with very low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epwarp GrorrzincEr
Peon Avenue
Allegheny Mountains
Eacpmanns
Mellor & Hoene Offer Holiday Display of Pianos and Organs
Mellor and Hoene on Fifth Avenue showcase a wide array of world renowned pianos such as Hardman Krakauer Kimball and Harrington along with Chasena reed organs. The store promotes easy payments from five to ten dollars monthly and invites visitors to view the elaborate organ stock with glass mirrors for church homes and lodges. They emphasize Christmas timing and urge prospective buyers to visit or request catalogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melier & Hoene
Meller & Hoene
T Fith Avenue
Instrumento
Mellor & Hoene
Kimball and Harrington
Pittsburg
Mellor & Hoene’s
Palice
Chicago
Kimball
Tim
Cajl
Messrs
Birth Avenue
Big savings in suits and overcoats at local stores
Advertised discounts run through December with prices slashed for men’s wool suits at 760, overcoats at 6, and chinchilla overcoats at 8. Promotions begin Wednesday December 18 with store hours until 9 pm and ongoing reductions on ladies wraps and jackets at Kau Manos’ Cloak Department plus a midair suspension exhibit at Gusky’s window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaumanos
Kleber & Bro Music House Booms with holiday piano demand
At Kleber & Bro, 508 Wood Street, a busy holiday rush fills five floors with pianos and organs. Buyers compare instruments, conclude Kilcher Bros offer best tone and terms, while telegrams to manufacturers keep orders flowing to meet soaring demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kleber & Bro
Wood Street
Johnstown
TF A
Klebers’ Music Store
Gioda
Waltiogk tail-Wool Cheoke Bo 1- Beripes High Value Textiles
A fragmentary notice touts fabrics including 80 inch wide Pedweed and Black Wat items with special value in Black Henrietta and Black Shadow fabrics. It notes reductions and immediate sale incentives, claiming significance and limited-time pricing.
Christmas sales and giveaways in Pittsburgh stores
Advertisements trumpet discounts and promotions in Pittsburgh shops. Gusky's offers a free large express wagon with every boys or children's purchase of five dollars or more. Other notices tout cheap watches clocks diamonds with claims of low prices and broad assortments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gusky’s
Children’s Department
Largest In the City Offers Silk and Handkerchief Bargains
A Brooklyn style sale line touts oversized discounts on silk mufflers from 25 to 5 and Japanese silk handkerchiefs at multiple low prices. The ad also promotes a free wagon with purchases $5 or more in boys and children clothing, a Christmas handkerchief box with purchase of six handkerchiefs, and mentions Kaufmanns Grand Depot offers. Timed through the coming week with location at 723 Liberty St corner Eighth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onur
TuHornTos Beos
Allegheny
Guski’s
Liberty St
Kaufmanns’ Grand Depot
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M. Byers
I. N. Ross
Captain Dan
Elver
Belon Siti Livre
Americus Club
Hotel
Pette
Ciaween
Murchy
Carlisle
Oni Baro
B. M. Bassa
Ere Street
Bunton
J. M. Kelly
MWGAW
St. James B.C
United States Lightheads
Barquet
Leake Erie Railroad
Henry F. Miler
Anderson
Rmithfeld
Aufrecht
Market St
Blair
French, Headrick & Co
Gusky’s Corner
Bleber Bro
Istv
Jess
Tissu
Christ, Hauch, No
Pitlsburg
Scauanton
B. Inne
Boocs &Allagheny
Kaufmanns
Asa
Geo. Kappel
Fifth Ave
Morrow
P.C.C. C
Guaxy’s
M. Seibert & Co
Allegheny City
Frauenheim & Vilsack
Mwsa
The
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Gusky’s Give Away
Itcatrn's
SrEdan
Hays Co
Bisia Ave
Hauch’s
Heyer Terwerper
Smithfield St
Kirit Gusky
Marshell
Lam petaCorn
Ohio Sf
Cor
Sandusky
Great Heyer
Smithfield
J. M. Horruayx & Co
R. J. Horner & CO
Artistic Furniture
America
Eden Musee
Pennsylvania Storage CO
Teispaone
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