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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1891

Page

2

Signing the Nine Hour Scale at Amalgamated Mills Concedes

The Amalgamated scale was signed at 12 15 this morning ending the nine hour clause dispute. The agreement limits heat time but maintains most terms with a one year trial. Key figures include James M Bailey A M Byers Co and D B Oliver as negotiators amid sharp tensions and threatened strikes at Duquesne and across the industry.

Pew Shell Wire Putas Bolt Works James M. Bailey A. M. Byers

Labor Demonstration in Steubenville Readies Big Parade

Secretary George E. Poth of the General Committee spent a day in Steubenville finalizing plans for the labor demonstration next Monday. An estimated 2,000 to 3,000 may travel from Pittsburgh to join in a five division parade over two miles with industrial displays. Governor Campbell and Samuel Gompers are among speakers, with decorations by the Washington Inaugural Pentennial decorator.

Steubenville George E. Poth Pittsburg Akers Pitsebu Thomas A. Armstrong Moutland Steubinville Washington Thomas A. Armetrong Taes William Martin Hon. Pentane Thomas McNamee Campbell W. J. Sinh Jour B Has Levi Tg Hed Legde Etriseo

Largest Ohio demonstration to feature major speakers

W. J. Dillon, J. C. Bigallon and others will address a large Ohio gathering with speeches limited to five minutes each. The event promises the largest demonstration of its kind in years, contingent only on good weather. Poth spent the night with Southside organizations along the Fiver expected to mobilize in force.

W. J. Dillon J.C. Bigallon 2En Madden John P. J Thomas Frank Archer M. F. Moran John McBride Patrick McBride John J. Martin Thomas Tilford Chris. Evans William M. Scott Ohio Mr. Poth

End of Building Trades Strike Near As Conference Sought

The building trades strike nears settlement as the Carpenters Council authorizes another conference today with unlimited power. Painters plan to quit work this morning under new boss rules nine hours a day and pay for tasks. stonemasons to hold a meeting tonight with unemployed expected. The strike’s fate risks a broader disruption of the Building Trades Council.

Building Trades Carpenters' Connell Bo Nee Stonemssops A Ae Tee Dinges Council Stonemasons Vainteas Building Trades Council

Engineers Satisfied Chief Says No Serious Complaints

Chief Arthur of the Brotherhood of Engineers visited Cleveland after a southern trip. He reported strong engineer presence and steady job applications. He noted no serious complaints reaching headquarters nationwide and no prospects of trouble locally.

Arthur Brotherhood of Engineers Cleveland Brotherhood United States

Glass agents arriving at Monongahela House

Mr Ranney of Beaver Falls among the first glass agents to arrive at the Monongahela House. He is a successful salesman who notes his firm had orders last March and has been expanding across the country. About a dozen agents are expected, with several already on hand. Ranney expects strong trade prospects.

Monongahela House W. B. Ranney Beaver Falls Ets Ranney

A Strike at Duquesne Prompts Labor Turmoil

Workers at the Duquesne mill face renewed disputes as Amalgamated scale talks collapse and a reorganized lodge mobilizes most skilled men. Indignation spreads among unions while strikes are anticipated. other notes report factory shutdowns, new plants, charters, and ongoing industrial projects across the region.

Local notes from the Twelfth ward and city events

A mix of brief city items including a girl awaiting her parents at the Twelfth ward station after a lamp explosion at the Keystone Hotel in South Side Diamond. Immigrants arriving, Irish delegation from Homestead heading to Youngstown, and police reports with arrests noted.

Twelfth Ward Keystone Southside Pitsburg Lange Homestead Youngstown MaGis TnaTs Hrepwax David Edwards Johnstown Scotland Mayon Govner H.C. King Brooklyn Society of the Army of the Potomac

Two Burned Men In Serious Condition After Explosion

Samuel Winner and Henry Winner were badly burned by an off explosion at Coraopolis on Monday and brought to the Homeopathic Hospital last night. Doctors fear for their recovery.

Samuel Winner Henry Winner Coraopolis Homeopathic Hopital

Young ministers welcomed by Monongahela Presbytery in Wilkinsburg

The Monongahela Presbytery of the United Presbyterian Church opened to admit Revs. John A. Burnett C. B. Milligan and E. M. Milligan and the East End Reformed Presbyterian congregations. The meeting included petitions and protests from Dr. McAllister and Prof. Wilson over church property and admissions with factional tensions, but the committee recommended admission and reorganization steps.

Monongshela Presbytery U. P Wilkinsburg John A. Burnett C. B. Milligan E. M. Milligan United Presbyterian Church Reformed Presbyterian East End McAllister Wilson RE. A. Elliott J. D. Sands Burnett Pittsburg United States United Hyterian Church Fey. Reid Hutchinson der Donaldson Reformed Presbyterian Church of RE. Thompson W. N. Hazlett East Steubenville Presbytery W. Douthett B. Hart W. J. Reid EB. P Mr. Burnett J. McCluskin Samuel Mahood David Blair J.G. Temple Reid J.D Detroit U.P

Church Name Marks Epoch in Allegheny Presbytery History

The Ninth Church movement within the U. F. P. Allegheny Presbytery adopts leaders from the RE. P. Children. De Haven becomes a milestone name in the presbytery’s chronicles as it marks an era of change and continuity.

U. FP Allegheny Presbytery RE. P de Haven

U P Church Receives Four Ex Covenanter Ministers

In Allison Park Church yesterday four ex Covenanter ministers and one congregation joined under United Presbyterian ordinances and faith. The assembly led by Moderator Rev R H Park discussed pulpit vacancies at Mt Nebo Church and arrangements for Rev D R Imbier to serve as pastor. The group will organize as the Ninth U P Church of Allegheny with Greenwood as the second ward church affiliate.

U. P Allison Park United Presbyterian Rcv R. H. Park Valiencia Order of Mt. Nebe D. R. Imbrier Cas and McChurks T. Milligan J.B. J. Milligan U. P. Church Greanwood U.P . Church of Allegheny

Bonds In City Struggle Weighs On Contractors

Controller Morrow’s plan for a popular vote on the bond question seems unlikely to advance. Councils are adjourned for summer and no ordinance can pass soon. Contractors fear delay will force many into court as curative law payments cannot be collected for 18 months, with one firm exempt from default.

Morrow Evan Jones James Booth Booth & Flinn

State Fair Commission Forms at Harrisburg

The World’s Fair Commission for the state convenes in Harrisburg with Governor Pattison as Chairman. Members Pat Foley J M Guffey A J Barr A G Roenigk and George N Riley depart for the capital to map preliminary work and select a secretary and agent.

World's Fair Commission Harrisburg Pattison Pat Foley J. M. Guffey A. J. Barr A. G. Roenigk George N. Riley Capital Thomas Jones Pitcairn Dec W. H. Barnes Allegheny Aation Herbert Welsh Philadephia William Jun Oil City Barnes

Williams Eyes Judgeship Amid Tough Campaign

N S Williams pushes canvass for judgeship and forecasts a strong bid. He asserts he will stay in the fight and aims for one of the offices as Williams and Fetterman mount a challenge to Judges Kennedy and McClung. Porter is viewed as capable of defending his position. Dalzell returns from the East with notes on league leadership, and Frank Case plans to push in the East while Dick Quay visits Beaver without sharing party secrets.

N.S. Williams Messrs. Williams Fetterman Kennedy McClung Porter Dalzell Distates League Frank Case Jack Robinson Dick Quay Beaver

Runaway Horse Injures Two Ladies in Allegheny

A frightened horse belonging to KR A Stephenson ran away near an electric car in Allegheny, injuring Fussnp Ambacher and her daughter Mrs John Ambacher. Both women were struck and carried from the scene, with injuries described as painful.

Allegheny Trunaway Fuss Ambacher Fuchs John Ambacher KR. A Masen Harry Mason Union Depot Malley Michael Ley Fifth Avenue Line

Paralyzed Foreman in Heat At Bryce Glass Plant

Robert McDowell, foreman at Bryce’s Southside glass works, suffered a paralytic stroke believed heat related. He slumped at work yesterday afternoon and was taken unconscious to his home near Sidney and South Nineteenth streets, remaining insensible late last night. A longtime South Side figure and active member of the South Fourteenth Street U P Church.

Robert McDowell Bryce Southside Sidney South Nineteenth Streets McDowell South Fourteenth Treet U. P

Health Bureau June Death Toll and Causes Reported

The Health Bureau reports 639 deaths during June. Leading causes include 56 from cholera infantum, 47 infants, 32 pneumonia, 35 cerebral meningeal meningitis, 16 inanition, 6 brain congestion, 6 typhoid fever, 2 cholera morbus, 2 can fons, and 7 phthisic pulmonalis, among others.

the Health Bureau

Pittsburg Passenger Agents Plan Exposition Excursion Rates

The Pittsburg Passenger Agents Association met at the Baltimore and Ohio offices to discuss promoting the Exposition and Keene authorized repeating the liberal excursion rates from Gays for Popular Trips within a defined city radius.

Pittsburg Baltimore and Ohio Reces Johnston Epy Keene

Fishing Clubs Move to Sibern Muako District

The Cresson Fishing Club left yesterday for Sibern in the Muako district to relocate, while the Metropolitan Club will staff two fishing sites along local rivers this week.

Cresson Sibern Muako Aap

Liquor Law Enforcement Emphasized by Chief Brown

Chief Brown states the new liquor law will be rigidly enforced, warning of a crackdown on violations. The proclamation aims to curb illegal sales and ensure tamper proof packaging across districts.

Brown

Grade School Admission Results Show Broad Passes

The High School faculty under Prof Wood graded 559 applicant papers for admission, with 483 passing arithmetic 65 percent or higher, 45 needing one more exam, 8 sick or incomplete, and 88 failing. Jane F B Martin led with 97.9 percent from Grant School, Maggie Davis led Liberty with 96.6. Many sub districts report varied pass rates and reexaminations across Allen, Birmingham, Colfax, Franklin, Grant, Liberty, Monongahela, Oakland, and more.

Wood Miss Graham Grant School Jane F. B. Martin Liberty School Maggie Davis The Liberty Walter Fleming Bedford Alice Leech Franklin Frank Armstrong Emma M. Seibert Carrie A. Blumberg William J. Musser Jennie Herron Hattie Hobbs Morehead Tillie Fisher Monongahela Mantha Demmler Ralph Hakill Susie Slemmons Oakland Myra A. Johns Washington McIntyre Mary Reltinnllier Erik M. Schadacat H. B Alma Beyer Rhe Geo Bella Miller Flora Charles Wallace D. W. Nde Lucy Schorr Wilbur Faux Annie C. Lanome Otto Redames Arry Warm Hattie Hughes Anon C. Naser Faiber Ulda Onie Gelder Oscar Myra A. Soles Anna M. Stewart John E. Ma Timmie Lawton Cornelius ¢ O'Nelson Ellen J. Reed W. Renonette Dennie Harris Florence McElroy M. Sree Samuel Jonson Annie Samuels Joe Crowley Blanche Stewart Kathe Haya Keane Bes Lizzie O'Connell John Freming Highland Sone Mandau Steiner Aida I, Ith Aftidired B Clow Charles P.F P— i A CO Nugent Belay Bright Ae Allen Neilleg Stenes Ti Erforth Kiler George Amlerson E Wee Howard Humboldt Hutsber Highland Tins Mary Wilttams F. Anox Iain Lawrence Allee Tobin Anna Jennie FE Luckey Ellenbeth Walker Avie McCreaily Neen Ida FE Ida FE. M. Geo Lincoln Ponkenee Orse Asteees C. Rayret A. Vogle Kauox Mt. Albion Minersville Mt. Washington North Beases Raymond Gallows Tina Scott Goseene Walter Jones Hare Wenee Ilite Vetter Willie McKee Eenend Peebles Uo Snan Parker Anderson Charles Peyton R. J. Newderwood Balford Dennin Shaler Brum Lisle White Mackey Ucdonal Mamie Gly Winters Wattles Wim, Mulhall G John Paxter EI I Sree Matwl Haluy, Etses Weteeee Athe Ferriison Ah Richard Finger Hb Gray Leo Hayes Avacellne Linz Stevenson Alexander Rex Jonnie Donaghy Mable Sallie Gim Piert D. M Haley Hobinson Magegle Davis Howard J. Sean Geo, Pearce A . Welln Walter Ter Rigdon Aacseransuabies Mahia AE Dotviston Miller M. Macay Reese

Costello Held for Murder in Death of Italian Boy

Coroner McDowell and a jury found Bartley Costello responsible for the drowning death of Constantino Panarro, an Italian boy, at Stoops Ferry on Sunday. The inquest at Stoops Ferry disclosed witnesses who saw Costello push the boy underwater and shove him toward deeper water.

Constantino Panarro Bartley Costello McDowell Stoops Ferry Castello

Chasing the Chiefs Unconstitutional Challenge Proposed

Pittsburg residents react as Mayor Gourley and W J Howard pursue potential writs to remove department chiefs. The probe targets the authority of city charters while Howard remains elusive, and Mayor Gourley denies initiating action.

Weather Bureau Abolished as Dept Transfer Reshapes Service

The Weather Bureau of the United States Army was moved to the Agriculture Department at midnight. About 270 service members received discharge with roughly 50 retained in the Signal Service which continues. Sergeant Stewart, long a Weather Service officer, will remain as a citizen in Pittsburg as others shift roles and locations.

United States Army Agricultural Department Stewart Pittsburg Norfolk N. A MM. Daley New Mexico Yuma Arizona California Fort Canby Washington Tel. Be H. McPaea Alvena Mich Baldwin North Carolina Weather Service United States Bureau

Rooms for light manufacturing in Diamond Street building

Advertisement offers commodious rooms for light manufacturing in the 75 77 and 79 Diamond Street building. Rooms include power electric light steam heat and janitor service with central location and economical terms. Sample room sizes and prices listed 100 by 60 60 by 30 and 28 by 18 feet. Office hours with Dispatch business office at Diamond and Smithfield.

Diamond Street Tohn T. Shields Jo Ie Sta Dispatch Business Sorecr Diamond Smithfield

Police Fail To Stop Italian Gang Terrorizing City Block

A gang of rough Italians terrorized Fenn Avenue near Thirt third street Monday night. Police were powerless as shots were fired at men women and children though no one was struck. Officers Grady Thomson and Alexander searched the area for the gang’s leader.

Fenn Avenue Thirt Third Street Grady Thomson Alexander

NOT LOST ANY LONGER FOUND NEAR SQUIRREL HILL

James Riter once reported missing has been located. Sergeant Robert Gray of the Central station says Riter was not in the woods as feared and was at his home Rex Street Avenue and Market Street on Monday, sent home by carriage.

James Riter Squirrel Hill Robert Gray Avenue Market Street

Election of O Hara sub-school district leaders ends in unanimous vote

In Twelfth ward the principal W A Proudit and assistant J De Armit were re elected without opposition. Teachers Mary Blaci Magnees Mociatone inert Jone eer J Orley Mis nie Robinson Pollock Jean Loughride Rowswell also re elected. St Pauls Congregation annual meeting elected managers led by Rt Rev Phelan with John Connor and other officers named.

O'Hara St. Paul's Eddy, Jr William Connell Clark F. J. Weixel T. D. Causey Fran Totten

Better Facilities for Fighting Fire in Pleas Valley District

Allegheny sub committee of fire and Department of Public Safety met and recommended to the general committee the purchase of a lot and erection of an engine house plus purchase of neck fire apparatus for Pleas Valley District and the Tenth and Eleventh avenues.

Allegheny Department of Public Safety General Committee Neck Pleas Valley Tenth Flevent

Bargain Sale On Fabrics and Textiles

Our bargains for this work offer a 1 00 piece line of printed tussah mousseline shudah tissue and punjaub cloths with new designs. Light and dark colorings in indi silk styles. Wash fabrics shown this season valued at regular ones.

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Ladies Blazers Reduced in Checks Stripes and Spots

In the cloak department a large assortment of ladies blazers in light and dark colors including checks stripes and polka spots is offered at a reduced price from five to six dollars to lower rates.

Bargain Plain White Blaz e and Fichus on Sale

Jewelry and fabric items priced across a range. Plain White Blaze offered at four to fifteen dollars per line. Piain Fichus with Crimped Braid and Knotted Fringes priced up to twenty five dollars. Embroidered fichus available from three dollars upward.

Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance shows strong 1890 results

The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company collected nearly nine million dollars in premiums from policy holders in 1890 and lost only 7696 dollars, less than one thousandth of a percent. It cites fidelity, higher interest, lower death rate, and economical management as reasons for superior policy benefits.

Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company United States Northwestern Mutual Wor

Midsummer clearance sale at James W Grove's

Fireworks displays and bargains announced for July 1 start at Jos. Horse & Co. Penn Avenue and Bentons Jos. Homan Co stores. Stock noted includes baby carriages and embroideries with promotions for Fourth of July.

James Grove Jos. Horse & Co Penn Avenue Jos Benton - Jos Homan & Co Peon Avenue

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