Union strike threats loom over Allegheny light workers
A small group in a Fifth Avenue hall drew up a document calling for a city and county wide strike against Allegheny County Light Company. The move targets 300 workers and signals a broader national labor conflict led by the American Federation of Labor, with immediate mass walkouts planned and union pressure on non union workers and crews handling lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Epos
Rcrama
American Federation OF Lannor
Alcmbera
Alleghany County Light
Alle Ebeny Light Co
Jou Neron
East End
Tan
Amerbsum
John E. O'Shea
Labor
Sivas
Civie
Allegheny County Light Company
Gompers
Ori
Pers
Federation
Executive Board
New York
Keystone Jos Company
Pe Alegy County Light Company
Ania
Pittsburg Traction Grips Expect Wylie Street Road Work
Discharged gripmen from the Pittsburg Traction Company anticipate work on the new Wyliesville street road as experienced drivers are needed. Sixteen cars have arrived and the line is planned to start operations by the sixteenth of the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Traction Company
Minersville
Three Oakland Fires Suspected Arson Bring Arrests and Damages
Three fires in Oakland Tuesday night were investigated as arson with one on Oakland avenue another on Atwood street and a third on Oakland square. The Atwood street site housed a building for Mr. Mc Clurg. Oakland square houses for FE M ONeill sustained about $1,000 in loss insured. A suspect, Thomas Brant, was arrested after being seen lighting a blaze at Boquet street works. Brant claimed discharge from a contractor and denied neighbor contact. A manhunt involved the police and a watchdog.
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Oakland
Oakland Avenue
Atwood Street
Oakland Square
Govae
Naiene
Ieesend'ts Batlaine
Brant
Heis
Teenth Ward
Knights of Labor Leader Sees Possible Eight Hour Day
John Costello of the Knights of Labor Executive Board traveled to Philadelphia for a board meeting. He said eight hours can be achieved by conservative means and that individuals will assist trades prepared to pursue the eight hour goal, while the Knights cannot cooperate with the AFL as a body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Davis
Philadelphia
Roosevelt Organ Company
Tam Disratch
Carnegis Mame Hall
Andrew Carnegie
Davis
Pittsburg
Chicago
Carnegie Hall
Carnegie
James B. Scott
Free Library
Music Hall
John Costello
The
Knights of Labor
Atlanta
Costello
Boston
American Federation of Labor
Knights
Liquor License Applications Enter Clerk McGunnegle’s Office
The Blacks hold blank liquor license applications ready for distribution under Clerk of Courts McGunnegle. Several have been taken, no filings yet. Forms unchanged, no legal changes implied. The last day for Bling is 8 percent. No action on changing hearing times. A new feature requires attorneys’ names on petitions for direct court contact.
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McGunnegle
Burglary Strikes Braddock Jewelry Store
Charles Stake’s Brad dock jewelry shop was robbed yesterday afternoon of goods valued at $8,000 after thieves pried a rear door while the clerk was at supper. Police have no lead on the perpetrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock
Charles Stake
Barber Accused After Boy Receives Haircut Incident
Mrs. Mary Donnelly of Fifth Avenue near Robinson Street reported to the Fourteenth ward station that her 5 year old son was sent to Joseph Kelly's barber shop on Fifth Avenue near Boho Street to have hair cut. The boy returned with hair partly cut and his head stained with carbon oil, claiming he was driven from the shop after the incident. Kelly admitted treating the boy as described. Mrs. Donnelly plans to file an information against the barber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Donnelly
Fifth Avenue
Robinson Street
Fourteenth Ward
Joseph Kelly
Boho Street
Letter found among Angel victim’s effects at morgue
Public morgue officials yesterday located a letter among the belongings of William H. Angel who died on the Shannopin trestle. The note, written by a missionary brother in Bloomsburg Pa, referenced another brother in Old Forge Lackawanna County. McKindley telegraphed both men and learned they would arrive with the remains this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKindley
William H. Angel
Shannopin
Bloomsburg
Old Forge
Lackawanna County
The Accident List Opens The New Year With Train Incident
The New Year begins with accidents as John Tey 49 of Bennett Station was struck by a train on the West Penn Railroad yesterday afternoon. He sustained internal injuries and a crushed skull and is in critical condition at West Penn Hospital. Another patient is Robert Robertson a miner from McKeesport with a crushed leg from a mine accident yesterday.
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John Tey
Bennett Station
West Penn Railroad
Hoe
West Peon Hospital
Robert Robertson
McKeesport
Two Pittsburg Men Killed by Train in Beaver County Telegram
A telegram to Inspector McAleese from Beaver County reports Hamilton Axelton and Chas Veeghtly were on the track at Frisco station in Pittsburg when Axelton was struck and killed instantly. Veeghtly, a resident of Alugheas, was present. The message notes the accident occurred yesterday afternoon.
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McAleese
Frisco
Beaver County
Hamilton Axelton
Chas Veeghtly
Pittsburg
Battle
Alugheas
Hamilton Aalton
J. M. Badger
Anltos
Allegheny
Swear Offs Among Aldermen Draw Mixed Results
A Dispatch interview reviews aldermen tallying oath takers in the past year. Porter swore off 567, Porter notes 557. O Donnell about 250. Doughty 90. Hyneman 50. Manerse 15. Laceup three. Many pledgees relapse, but some keep their vow, while snuff and poker vows appear.
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Dispatch
Alderman Porter
Theag Sy
Sarahten
Hough
Aac
Burns
O’ Donnell
Squire Doughty
Squire Porter
Iit
Derman Hyneman
Ki Ia Manerse
Mercant Cece
Squire Laceup
Port Eoral Mining Fatality Claims Life
Andrew Petris died after being crushed at the Net fetdoxx Basetk Salveston site following an incident at the Port Eoral mines in Westmore bank Seatohee. Authorities described the accident as a fatal event with ongoing investigation.
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Andrew Petris
Port Eoral
Westmorebank
Seatohee
Indebtedness-Improvements Contemplated For 1890
The Philadelphia Company cancelled $500000 of its bonds, reducing total debt and limiting new bonds to $1750000. Board meetings discuss 1889 expenses versus receipts, sale of the Westinghouse building, and plans to extend lines to Belle Vernon and Murrysville with 36 inch mains. J R McGinley elected to succeed C H Jackson amid continued expansion and dividend plans for stockholders.
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Philadelphia
Wachoen
Steingrnor
Westinghouse
Bellevernsa
Sento
Murrysville
Homestead
Bellevernon
C. H. Jackson
J. R. McGinley
Fifth Across New Year Reception For Penary Employees
The Pennsylvania Company Employees Association held a New Year reception at 125 Sedgwick Street Allegheny with nearly 400 railroad men attending. A stage and hall setup hosted music by Prof Theodore Salm Miss Loi Craighead Miss Emily Craighead and Miss Lu Rhodes with applause for performances. A substantial dinner followed in the dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedgwick Street
Allegheny
Pennsylvania Company
Man shoots himself in stomach on West Penn from intoxication
Frank Meyer a single man of Lawrenceville walked toward Sharpsburg last evening about 6 o clock when a bullet discharged from his pocket penetrated his stomach. Spectators rushed to aid him and he was taken to a Sharpsbury cousin’s home. his condition is critical and believed to be a suicide attempt.
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Neyamith
Virgin Alley
Exid
Thomson-Houston Electric Company of
Scials
ATCH
Tt Y County Light Company
Menars
Hughes and
Gawthrope
Thomson-Houston
Chanter Sot & Pirst
Ing
Fort Wayne Jeaney Company
James
Matilda
McMasters
Frank Meyer
Lawrenceville
Sharpsburg
Sharpsbury
Citizens Up In Arms Over Low Bridge In Bradford Street
Residents protested an incline railway project on Bradford Street as officials attempted a lower iron bridge than permitted. Street workers halted work after Captain Stewart and Captain Hunter intervened, suspending the trestle on one side while crews remained nearby.
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Benz
Bens
Bigelow
It of Public Works
Hunter
Southside
ED Oneie
Stewart
Butt
George Washington Castle Elects New Officers in Ward Meeting
The George Washington Castle No. 83 held its semi annual meeting in the Twelfth ward last night. Officers elected include Senior Knight Commander John Heek Senior Power E. Loydes Senior Lieutenant Gustav Stitser and trustees ward Kochenderfer and A. Work.
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George Washington Castle
M. C
Twelfth Ward
John Heek
E. Lioydes
Gustav Stitser
Ward Kochenderfer
A. Work
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UNION
East End Light Company
Hoovier
Talon
Smithfield Street
P. J. Young
DistaTos
Roger O'Mara
Soho
Traction
Rasks
L. A
Liberty Avenue
Main Street
Wile Avenue
Mellor
Elias
Eb Lapel
Scott
Mg Oort
BOGOR
Cesssseeevsessee
Roosevelt & Co
Ponamis Teres
Ross
Scott and
K. of L
Garney
Diamond Alley
John Carney
Sixth Ward
Charles Howard
Howard
Euress
Roe Anting
Ben
Angel
Beaver County Captains and Information
Salvation Oi
Norivala
Squire McMasters
Alderman Reilly
Sorey Looking
Doughty
F&ast
Buarn
Sreenen Bae
Axérosguas
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Kwasce & Suvster
Fifth Ave
Enable & Shuster
Mit
Kwasb le & Suustes
Frauenheim & Vilasek
Exabie & SunsTer
MTT
Beon
Jos, Hopwe & Co
Peon Avenue
Able & Shuster
Jos
Horyz & Co's
India
Kyasie & Mit
Curry University
Kusble & Shuster’s
Qrenus
Sos
Market Street
Assa
French, Kendrick & Co
Odd
Jus. Horne
Turrspar
Soa Yard
JOS. Horne % Co.'s
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Con
CREEE
Knoxville Incline Railway Company
Bradford Street
South Eleventh
South Twelfth
Knoxville
Penn Bridge Company
Beaver Falls
Knighte of the
Mystic Chain
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