Labor factions call for 1892 campaign conference in Washington
Powderly of Knights of Labor issues a circular urging a joint industrial conference within six months to shape an independent political platform. The Central Trades Council endorses memorials to beautify Schenley Park and petitions for a union state printer. A large, improved Central Trades Council is planned with officers and members from multiple unions.
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Workman Powderly
Knights of Labor
General Assembly of the Order
Denver
Powderly
Louis
Washington
D. C
St. Louis
United States
General Assembly
National Reform Convention
Order
Jas
V. Powarsty
The
Central Trades Council
Schenley Park
Central Trades Council of Western Pennsylvania
Pattison
F. G. Stoehr
W. J. McKeever
John O. Stuart
J. H. McCloskey
John Bauch
Thomas McNamee
Levi J. Regan
Ww. J. McKeever
John ©. Stuart
Isaac Register
G. Cleege
J. D. Hughes
M. L Rohan
J. F. Dempsey
W. Green
Cal Wyatt
Neal McFarland
G. Clege
E. C. Weidman
John Siebenick
J. ©. Stuart
J. L. Evans
L. A
K. of L
A. F. of L
Brewers’ Union
Henry Wass
Bakers’ National Union
Ernest Rupert
EC. Weideman
Daniel McWilliams
John D. Hughes
Amalgamated Association committee adjourns without decision
The Amalgamated Association committee studying wage base options met all day and adjourned without a firm conclusion. Members from Pittsburgh Chicago Youngstown and Wheeling discussed pricing of manufacturing items and potential base shifts from bur iron to skelp or wheel before calling a June convention for a formal recommendation.
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Amalgamated Association
Ung Mills
Joe Sheehan
Pittsburg
Ant A Wine Cemen Ao Sar Mills
M. M. Garland
E. A. Kell
Pittsborr
John Pierce
Emanuel Kehille
Piisburg
Daniel Mallane
Youngstown
John F. Cunningham
Pittsbuarg
Tills
Georre W. Washer
Chicago
W. XS. Strathem
Braddutch Shee
Westinghouse Workers Paid in Full After Advisory Aid
Westinghouse Electric employees received full payment yesterday through funds from the Advisory Committee. Some payments were overdue by up to a month while others were only a week late. Company officials stated relief is in place as orders remain strong and collections lagged, clearing the previous deficit despite heavy cash inflows.
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Westinghouse Electric Company
Mr. Westinghouse
Half Time Discussed at Republic Iron Works
Amalgamated lodges of Republic Iron Works workers met to seek an amicable adjustment as furnace changes force layoffs. Workers propose half time with those in other departments to balance the disruption. The H C Frick Coke Company issued a pamphlet on Connellsville region development noting 11,000 of 16,000 workers employed locally and a 7 million ton annual capacity.
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Republic Iron Works
H. C. Frick Coke Company
Conpellsville
Apprenticeship Term Possible Reduction by Union Meet
A meeting of the Amalgamated Association lodges on the Southside discussed the apprentice question at the American Iron Works. The outcome may shorten the apprenticeship period from four years to three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Association
Southside
American Iron Works
Hall Bros. & Co Deny Non-Union Shop Claims
A. W. Wincutt of the Knights of Labor Executive Board is expected in the city tomorrow. The McKeesport United States Iron and Tin Plate plant doubles fuel gas production from oil and steam, boosting capacity. Westinghouse Electric Manufacturing Company reportedly holds orders around $100,000, with incoming work set to employ the whole force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall Bros. & Co
A. W. Wincutt
General Assembly
Knights of Labor
United States Iron and Tin Plate Company
McKeesport
Westinhouse Electric Manufacturing Company
Rozate
Internal Revenue arrest warrants issued in oleomargarine case
Internal Revenue Collector Warmcastle caused the arrest of wholesale oleomargarine dealers for revenue law violations. Defendants Short Porter Bunton Martin McCann Scott Keally and J W Scott face charges for selling unmarked oleomargarine and removing stamps. Bail set at 500 for trial start May. Martin to appear tomorrow. Additional cases slated next week.
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Internal Revenue
Warmcastle
Joseph Short
W. TI. Porter
William Bunton
George S. Martin
Frank McCann
W. F. Scott
E. Keally
J.W. Scott
Secretary of the Treasury
Martin
McCandless
United States District Court
Chartered clubs not to be raided for liquor sales
Chief Brown rejected Inspector McKelvey's plan to raid all social clubs for liquor without licenses. He said no raids will occur without consultation, clubs with charters can serve liquor to members, and disorderly clubs will be handled like any other, with no blanket raids for now.
Artist and Soldier Verestchagin Affects Pittsburg Exhibit
Anecdotes profile Vassili Verestchagin a soldier painter famed for stark war canvases. Carnegie Art Gallery hosts his life story as he shows how war's cruelty shaped his art and message of peace amid siege memories and vivid battlefield scenes.
Verestchagin in Samarcand Siege Amid Fire and Fear
The artist Verestchagin accompanies General Kaufman in Samarcand during an eight day siege. He fights beside defenders after seizing a rifle, assists to hold the fort, and witnesses a messenger sentenced to be shot, displaying calm courage under death.
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Verestchagin
General Kaufman
Central Asia
Samarcand
Rusélade
Tashkend
Verestchagia
Seroff
Verestchagin the Painter Soldier of War Scenes
Russian artist and soldier Verestchagin used intimate battle knowledge to create realistic war pictures. His autobiography details grisly combats including a rifleman’s precise shot and a soldier’s deathly fall. He recalls charges with Nezeroff, highlights dangers at the hut and walls under enemy fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samarcand
Central Asia
Nazeroff
Verestchagin
Uzbeck
Verestehagin
Uzbecks
Nezeroff
Naseroff
Kennan Lectures On Siberian Road At Old City Hall
George Kennan spoke last night on Life on the Great Siberian Road with aid from illustrated aids. About 600 attendees viewed scenes of Siberian punishment contrasted with Andersonville, Kennan’s sharp critique of despotism and the czar. He urged preferring the worst criminal to the czar on judgment day, drawing applause at the close.
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Siberian Road
George Kennan
Old City Hall
Russia
Peter the Great
Kennan
Siberian
Andersonville
Jeyeo
Russias
Mr. Kennan
Officer Richardson Rescues Grady Against Harsh Resistance
Officer Thomas Richardson clashed with James Grady who, intoxicated, assaulted Dr. McCann on Sixth Avenue. Despite fierce resistance they wrestled in the street, but Richardson persisted and delivered Grady to the Central station.
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Dr. McCann
Central Station
Thomas Richardson
James Grady
Grady
Sixth Avenue
Richardson
Eviction Fight Over 223 Acres Weighs on Real Estate
The article reports lawsuits filed by attorney J F Cox seeking recovery of roughly 223 acres in the Robinson and Dickie plan and Homewood Cemetery property in Twenty second ward. Judge Guthrie disputes the move noting a prior 1876 ejectment action and rules limiting a second suit. Property owners fear impacts on sale and value, while Cox touts growing strength and confidence in victory.
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Twenty-second Ward
J. F. Cox
Homewood Cemetery
Robinson and
Dickie
Gustave A. Datte
James W. Houston
Leo Reed
William G. Foster
Mary Elia Hays
Mattie D. Taylor
Joseph A. Edie
Robert L. Roller
Sarah J. Logan
Lena Hager
Dr. I. S. Waugaman
S&s
William Hosack
John W. Robinson
Mary E. Dickie
Samuel A. Dickie
R. G. Gillespie
M. P. Hawley
Samuel McDonald
John H. Ward
Thomas Cadwallader
Frank Moore
George N. Monro
William Carr
John Scott
William Wilkins
William Coleman
Nannie T. Bradley
George W. Guthrie
Wilkins Estate
Pen
Guthrie
Joseph
Hiram
George Duke
Weir & Gibson
Mr. Guthrie
Wilkins
Homewood Cemetery Company
Plantiff
Homewood Cemetery Association
William Rea
Mr. Cox
Embezzlement Case Notices Spark Postcard Controversy
A county detective faced complaints after postal notices for a theft trial were sent to an unintended man. His wife fainted from fear, prompting the attorney to threaten postal authorities if the practice continues. The detective refused to discontinue the rule.
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Beltzhoever
Centleman
Post Office
Bonfire Damage Ties to Ex Inspector’s Property
Several days ago a frame house stable and fence owned by ex Building Inspector John Eckley at Southside were torn down by boys and burned. Six youths were arrested and brought before Magistrate Succop for malicious mischief. three were dismissed while John Kenny Matthew Remlinger and Jacob Miller remained held at $300 bail each for court.
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John Eckley
Southside
Succop
John Kenny
Matthew Remlinger
Jacob Miller
Telegrapher fainted at work then to hospital
Michael Trick a 23 year old telegraph operator at the Baltimore and Ohio station fainted yesterday afternoon. He regained consciousness after arrival at the Homeopathic Hospital and was able to walk shortly after. The notice also promotes a mid winter excursion to Washington D C via B and O Rail Road on Thursday January 22 1891 with a round trip rate of 9 and tickets valid ten days.
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Michael Trick
Baltimore and Ohio
Washington, D. C
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Congress
Great Mark-Downs in Classics New Markets
Fur trimmed jackets cut to half price and less with marks down to clear stock. Prices moved from 250 dollars to 5 dollars and from 10 dollars to 1 50. ERoszxpacm and Co advertise fast sale of garments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eroszxpacm & Co
Skeletons Exposed in Court as Jars of Family Strife Rise
In a Quarter Sessions session the court handled several family disputes with warm weather easing tensions. cases included George Pierce ordered to pay 14 a week for child support or face jail, Ernest Conrad required to pay 4 a week, and James Ralph’s neregular alimony order continued. The Humane Society cared for children amid ongoing arrangements.
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Johnston
Martin
George Pierce
George
Birs
Pierce
Ernest Conrad
Schneider
Theresa Conrad
Max
Conrad
Humane Society
Frank Smith
Humane
O'Brien
James Jack
Jack
Heinz Co Salesmen Hold Third Annual Convention Banquet
The third annual convention of Heinz salesmen closed with a banquet for over 100 participants in their new office space. The event featured diplomas and medals for Keystone Brand condiments, toasts by many guests, musical selections by the Keystone Glee Club, and remarks from firm members and invited leaders including ex Governor Pierpont.
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H. J. Heinz Co
New
Planet
Keystone
Luther
St. Louis
Heine
G. D. Campbell
Columbus
Pacific
E. Everett
San Francisco
Schmelis
Chicago
Allegheny
H. W.hiladelphia
Mr. Floyd
Omaha
Nev
New South
Mr. Birmingham
Atlanta
Jersey Lightning
W.H. Marcell
Newark
N. J
W. B. Howell
G. H. Prager
Sharpsburg
O. B. Weik
Baltimore
Cal Gilbert
St. Paul
Minn
Keystone Glee Club
Eex
Pierpont
West Virginia
B. C. Christy
W. K. Gillespie
Percy F. Smith
Barclay
Wood
Corry University
Dr. Stephens
Methodist Recorder
Consignment Sale of Canned Goods and Dry Foods
Goods consigned by a major East insurance company include canned tomatoes peas cherries string beans raspberries pumpkin peaches apricots plums white grapes white cherries black heart cherries and dried fruits. The sale offers tea coffee spices cigars tobacco preserves and home made products with delivery across two cities and freight prepaid for orders over ten dollars.
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East
California
Market Street
Erence
Gusky’s
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Labor Party
Echemt
United State
Washington City
Farmers’ Alliance
Ogala
Fla
Cincinnati
Order of Knigits
Labor
Ocan
Twas
Conl
Ookewan
Liem
Cin
Ung
Labouers
Elty
Amalgamated
Aira
Brown
Horsford
Reid Edward Groesinger
the Witch OF
Prague
Vassili Verestchagin
Pittsburgere
Carnegie Art Gallery
Verestchugin
Saul of
Tarsus
Natcroft
Barroff
Kaufman
Heins
Stempel
Carnegie Hall
V. Verestchagin
Haven & Exewxax
Water Street
Homestead
George Guthrie
Criminal Court
H. J. Heinz Company
New York
St Groetzinger's
Peague
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