Federation Moves Toward Eight Hour Day Strike
The article discusses the AFL’s proposed 2 cent per capita weekly tax to fund strike benefits should May 1st eight hour work day action occur. It notes Pittsburgh as a labor stronghold and estimates county federation membership between 14,000 and 20,000, with potential weekly funding not exceeding 10,000 dollars. It argues the plan may be too radical and could affect employers and specific trades differently, predicting limited immediate employment impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
Boston
Pittsburg
Iece Ee Cceestent
Labor Sr
Ated Associa
Eee Wien
Millers Plan Fight Against Trust
Mt. Pleasant Pa report says millers organize to form a company to combat the paper trust. The plan names a future Millers’ Pure Company with aims to create a shorter route and supply chain, reflecting local resistance to perceived excess control by the trust.
Washington County Oil Worker in Duquesne Incident
Charles Belns of Washington County Pennsylvania, an oil grinder, came to town and registered at a hotel. He reportedly carried eighty dollars, then about 6:39 p.m. he went for a stroll down Duquesne Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Belns
Washington County
Woethe
Duquesne
Builders Plan New Home for American Mechanics Order
Three councils Bainbridge Saratoga and Lincoln plan to build a home for the order. A meeting next week will float the project to acquire a large lot and erect a handsome hall. The committee proposes member stock purchases to fund the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Mechanics
Bainbridge Saratoga
Lincoln
St. Hoon Wn
Swedes Deemed Open to Vaccination Despite Myths
An interview in The Distarcn quoted a physician claiming Swedes oppose vaccination and live in crowded houses. The piece notes these beliefs are disputed and asserts Swedes in their country are not compelled or opposed to the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S Pennarevise
Bar Admission Examinations Begin For Twelve Applicants
The preliminary bar examination for twelve applicants started last night in the United States District Attorney's office. The session examined candidates on legal knowledge and courtroom procedures as part of the admission process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Attorney's
Wed Seca
McKelvy Resigns as Lawrence Bank Assignee
The Lawrence Bank assignee Mr. McKelvey resigns amid calls for a receiver. W F McCook and George Wilson represent depositors and creditors as the court considers appointing a successor and Fidelity Title and Trust Company as a potential replacement. Debate and a delay push action to 30 PM as parties seek agreement on a new appointee and the bank’s winding up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Erastue McKelvey
Wm. M
Willis McCook
McKelvey
Lawrence Bank
Stowe
Ee Son
McKett
McKelney
Positor
Saka
Sten
Lawrenceville
Fidelity Title and Trust Company
Thay
Ballet Abeas
Marvel Elvey
Ama
Western Freight Tariff Changes Inform Chicago to West Routes
For years freight rates west of Chicago varied by intermediate points. A single new schedule harmonizes rates to the Pacific coast, with each west of the Mississippi adopting the updated plan. Shippers and agents gain from standardized charges at the named points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Saneone
Sasotek
Ppl
Hostetter Coke plans branch extension to Tranger Station
Mr. George L. Whitney, president of Hostetter Coke Company, returned from Philadelphia with news that Pleasant Unity branch of the road would extend from the Hostetter works to Tranger station. The proposed line spans a distance of about one mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tranger Station
George L. Whitney
Hostetter Coke Company
Philadelphia
Pleasant Unity
The Xmavn Pantomime Preparations Announce Opening
Preparations are under way for Chelaents pastellaionn avtaes Mister Friday December 26. Tickets will be sold at J. Os and Davia Penn stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davia & Penn
How He Got Even at Roop Station
Two wealthy neighbors feud over adjoining houses at Roop station. One resents the other’s property, and the tension escalates as disputes over boundaries and rights threaten the harmony of their quiet community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roop Station
Two Chinamen in Major Electric Plant Purchase Scheme
A Chinese syndicate led by Wong and Fong plans a large scale order for electric lighting machinery. They aim to install a Canton bound plant in Pittsburg with 260 horsepower equipment and a San Francisco team to erect it. The setup includes cash payments and a multi stage procurement network spanning New York Canton and San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wong
Fong
Bag Ang
Tas
Esse
Can
DispaTeen
Wespns
Comy
San Francisco
Wouse Company
Canton
Cisco
Francisco
Pittsburg
iNom
Sixth Street Bridge Plan Sparks Directors Meeting
The Suspension Bridge directors met to discuss Pittsburg Allegheny and neocon Railway Cosn related to a proposed new bridge. Debate continued after a scatter, with a decision to be made at the next meeting depending on stockholder votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg, Allegheny and Neocon Railway Cosn
Allegheny Civil Manchester Company
Pittsburg Window Glass Firms Advance Toward Union
The Pittsburg Consolidated Window Glass Company pursues a merger of ten local factories. A few firms resist, but insiders say full consolidation is achievable with cooperation from Howard Wolfe & Co Abel & Co McKee & D. D. Robert Cunningham, aided by the Chambers-McKee Company, while outsiders may suffer if the combination fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Consolidated Window Glass Company
Pittsburg
Consolidated Torday, Dorm
Howard, Wolfe & Co
Abel & Co
McKee & Id
Robert Cunningham
Moorhead firm opens new sheet mill and engine
Moorhead McClean & Co. started up a new sheet mill yesterday for the first time. It will greatly boost sheet iron work. The mill building was erected in about four weeks. Financed by advances, the Hiverdone engine has been installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moorhead, McClean & Co
City Officials Review Diamond Street Widening Costs
The Board of Viewers paused further action on widening Diamond Street until mid January while examining claims ranging from 700 000 to 760 000. Some claimants, including Opera House interests and Sea see neater, are viewed as excessive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond Street
Opera House
Semana
Flinn and Brown Return From Washington Visit Senator Quay
William Flinn and J C Brown traveled from Washington DC and visited Senator Stanley Quay at his home on Friday. They left the senator's residence and remained two hours before departing. Clerk George Hoffman is confined to his home by illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Flinn
J.C. Brown
Washington, D.C
Mai ‘Stanley Quay
Mteer
Flina
Brown
George Hoffman
Lilness
Trinity Church and St Peter’s Consider Endowment Consolidation
Vestry discussions stalled by legal notice delays on John H Shoenberger’s bequest. St Peter’s Church proposals seek seat sharing and possible merge with Trinity Church, aided by a $250000 offer for St Peter’s building. Driven by cost of morning and evening services and uncertain pew revenue, both churches weigh consolidation to gain stability and resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity P. E. Church
John H. Shoenberger
St. Margaret's Hospital
Rhoenberger
St Peter's Church
St. Peter's Church
Court House
St. Peter’s Church
Shoenberger
Trinity
Trinity Church
Nhoenberger
St. Poerie
Pencoyd Company to Begin Smithfield Street Bridge Work
The Pencoyd Bridge Company of Philadelphia will start work this week on the Smithfield Street Bridge addition for Birmingham cable road crossing. Charles E. Billeon says piles will be driven in a few days and, with favorable weather, the addition should proceed. The contract was let months ago. rivermen face potential trouble as the south channel is to be closed. One footpath remains, a truss added, and a roadway for pedestrians will be provided with a cut cross beam to let the cable pass through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pencoyd Company
Smithfield Street
Birmingham
Pencoyd Bridge Company
Philadelphia
Charles E. Billeon
Pittsburg
Quaker City
Scanshaa Boas
Gett
McKeesport Housing Dispute and Local Incidents
Estherins Anderson filed an information before Alderman Cassidy against unknown men for forcible entry and detainer of her McKeesport home on Crooked Run in Third ward. A search for the arrested suspects was ordered. A teenage boy from St. Louis was found on a stock train near East Liberty claiming to be seeking work and to expose an elder relative. John Asman died at his McCord street home in Southside. his wife is said to be insane, leaving four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherins Anderson
McKeesport
Cassidy
Lore Hall
Tad
Bare
James MoKes
St. Louis
East Lid
John Asman
Our Baby Treated With Chamberlains Cough Remedy
A Lincoln Nebraska family recounts a six month old with bronchitis improved after using Chamberlains Cough Remedy. They credit its relief with easing phlegm and sleep, noting previous doctors offered no relief. The advertisement lists multiple local agents and prices, urging purchase for protection against croup in their household.
Green Goods Hustler Trick Nets Braddock Man $2000
A Braddock resident fell for a New York green goods circular offering quick fortunes. He sent $2000 and received a worthless bag with a beer bottle. the circular urged secrecy and threatened exposure if betrayed. The scamster used a Braddock address and an A 495 signoff to lure victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock
New York
E. Simmon
Elizabeth Street
New York City
McGinty
Om York
Raddock
Express Office
Netro
Terpeo
Ow York
Northern Pacific shipments go on with brief delays
The blockade raised but no delay to shipments on the Northern Pacific and Wisconsin Central rail lines. A telegram from the consignee says the Cascade division obstruction near Tacoma was seized days ago, yet through freight now moves as before with delays not exceeding 24 hours. The strikers are back at work. AEquistor. A few eeen com. ot of constipation and terrae the recurrence of shes troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Scully
Northern Pacific
Wisconsin Central
Drug Co
Holiday shopping tips and notices from local retailers
Ottish fragmentary ad copy lists holiday offers at Aufrecht's Elite gallery 16 Market Pi, Hanpy Hayes Jewelers 529 Smithfield St, Jos Horxs Co Peon Avenue stores, and H Holteman Sons 514 Wood St. Promotions mention Xmas orders, cut glass, Gorham silver, table linens, onyx tables, silk goods, and neckwear with evening hours and easy payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theu Recerde Gorham
Jos, Horxs & Co
Peon Avenue
Mill Improvements Boost Output at Iron Works
The mill plans to raise output toward 100 tons daily by expanding the puddling department with ten new furnaces, tearing down and rebuilding the Clinton blast furnace, and adding six new puddling furnaces. The Millvale works lease another blast furnace with 100 ton daily capacity to supply pig iron, while current production has fluctuated and not run at full capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Old Penn
Muller
Pick
Millvale Tea Works
Cleveland
Newburg
Millvale
Eee
New Assembly Formed in Knights of Labor Debuts
A new Jeannette Tank Assembly was organized within the Knights of Labor on Saturday. It includes mixers and teasers, layers out and lar tenders from Champers & McKee Gina Company's factory, numbering about 60. The item lists a wide array of jewelry, porcelain ware, watches, and holiday goods from local firms with evening store hours and assorted prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Labor
Jeannette Tank Assembly
Champers & McKee Gina Company
Kleber & Bro.s Piano Offer Promises Low Prices
An advertisement touts Kleber & Bro.s as oldest reliable dealers at 506 Wood Street. It claims exclusive TRHIL and lower profits, offering Emerson pianos and Burdette models with long warranties and easy terms, plus a range described as splendid and new at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kleber & Bro
Kleber &Bro
Eves. & Bro
Klebers
Emerson
Alvo
Vocalian Church
Holiday Table Delicacies and Store Hours
Largest line lowest prices in the Holiday Table Delicacies section. Special Sunday guide card announces open store until 9 pm for Christmas, listing Hastace & Sor at 18 Diamond Square Pittsburg. Also promotes Celestinas and Musettes as family gifts, with prices and retailers Boess & Brat and Borge Karre at 17 Fifth. Real Estate Savings Bank advertises deposits from 1 dollar with 4 percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ates
Hastace & Sor
Diamond Square
Pittsburg
Special Holiday Dresses and Furs for All Ages
A retailer touts silk dresses and holly day robes with prices from $1 to $13 a yard, discounts on fain French robes previously $20 to $10. Holiday umbrellas and large additions for ladies gentlemen and children follow, with fur sets, damask table cloths, plush garments, wraps and coats, and a wide stock of handkerchiefs offered at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tos Ened
Caine
Rene
Pennsylvania
London
Eacy Ibrar Manae Ieee Ak
Valenciennes
Jadica
Gorham
Holiday Diamonds Offer Special Christmas Inducements
A jeweler promotes a superb collection of diamonds in a festive display. They claim top quality stones and urge Christmas buyers to take advantage of early purchase incentives before price advances.
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Bluff
Grandview Avenue
Mt. Pleasant
Millers
Big Trust
Aten Altoona
S Chorter Ecomecra
MR. Mkelvy
Fidelity Company
About
McCook
Samipal
Neeksenes
M'Cook
Upperman
McKet Wal
Eallreads
New Branch Coke Road
Hostetter
Wong and
Pirate
Sixth Street
The
Consolidated Co
Glasemen
City Hall
Caer Biczenow
Department of Public Works
Central Park
Fairmount Philadel
Com Caq
Brooklyn
Squirrel Hill
Bigelow
Bouthsida
Silds
Monongatels
Alley
Atibary Hal Rean
Nana
Bureau of Water
Aa Ik Switeh Moentes
Fi Total
Tax Board of Viewers
Harriet Street
Conrad Street
Twentieth Ward
St Peter’s
Shoensberger
Chamberlain
E. W. LvLisz L. Wel
C Street
Neb
Br & G Stuckey
Penn Ave
Cor
Wylie Ave
Fulton St
Markell Bros
Pen
Frankstown
Theo. E. Ibrig
Fifth Ave
Carl Hartwig
Butler
Pitsburg
Allegheny City
E. E. Heck
Thos. R. Morris
Hanover
Preble Aves
Fred H. Eggers
Ohio St
F. H. Eggers & Son
Ohio
Chestnut Sta
Seithield Street
Pry
Parker
Shaner Tee
Dr. J. VanDyck
Will L. Thompson
U. S
Canada
Witt L. Taomisok & Co
East Liverpool
Guaran
Musical Instrumenta
J. M. Horrmaxx & Co
Aufrecht
Galler
Hardy & Haves
United States
Hanpy & Hayes
New Building
Huovs & Hacke
Ulso
Goto H. Holteman & Sons
Wood St
Onyx
Ma- Hanpy & Harn
Sorel
Art Smithfield Street
TTS
James H. Aiken & Co
TTS Horren 08, & Co
Chambers & McHee
K. of L
Hanor & Hares
Royal Worcester
Doulton
Dresden
Crown Derby
Groves W. Biaes & Co
Jewelers
Sixth Ave
Smithfield St
Diamond St
Watiies & Shearen, Jewelers
Fifth Avenue
Harpy & J Silversmiths
Homan & Co
Penn Avenue
Toden Tae
Harrison’s
Federal St
Allegheny
Huevs & Hacke
Urssa
Marmilessespiststiy Poven Alte
Christmas Gaon Grocers
Ets Horror Bros. & Co
M. Seibert & Co
Jos. Horne
Sasha Penn Avenue
Prauenheim & Vilsack
Harper Bros. & Co
Eazela
H. Hisher & Bro
Wood Street
Boess & Brat
Real Estate Savings Bank, Lint
Fourth Arenas
Urs
Onaes
Batin Damask
Snoank Sable
Wish Napikine
Alnaka
Dol
E. P. Roserts & Sons
Market St
Horne & CO
Horne & CL
French, Kendrick & CO
Ws Grothfield
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