Labor strife in Homestead heats up over federation clash
The Homestead labor scene grows tense as the Trades Council debates federation tensions between the Knights of Labor and the Federation of Labor. A walkout by tile cutters and slate roofers spurs a newly formed local assembly and a charter request, while Gompers may intervene before he leaves the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades Council
Gompers
Federation of Labor
Knights of Labor
Federation
Trades Building League
J. C. Beck
W. H. Aiken
Scott White
Homestead Strike Possibility Grows Over Scaled Wages
Homestead Amalgamated Association members oppose the proposed June 15 sliding scale. Reporters hear firm refusals to sign, with warning that a strike may come as mills restart in about three weeks. Workers note price instability in steel blooms could influence outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead
Amalgamated Association
Carnegies
Brace Bros Boycotters Seek Reling Ties to Case
A small group aligned with the Brace brothers urges a reling tied to the boycott targeting their business. No further details provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brace Bros
Scales Arrive from Several Mills in Iron and Steel Talks
At the Amalgamated Association headquarters new yearly scales signed by Keystone Holling Mill Company Sharon’s P L Kimberly and Co Arethusa Iron Works New Castle Tudor Iron East St. Louis New Albany Forge and others are under review. Jones La and Oliver Bros and Phillips mill committees hold talks while Len Laughlins and Weshoe press for signatures. Concessions offered earlier for billets and ten inch plates face firm resistance. scale likely signed by week’s end. Repairs at the tenth street puddle mill will take three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuenta
Acase
Oelor
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Martin
Keystone Holling Mill Company
Pittsburg
Second Avenue
Soho
P. L. Kimberly &Co
Sharon
Arethusa Iron Works
New Castle
Tudor Iron
East St. Louis
New Albany Forge
7C Mu Company
Andrews Hros
Jones & la
Sager
Tenth Street
Democratic Nominee to Challenge Judge Collier After Election
A dialogue imagines a Democratic ticket to oppose Judge Collier in the next election. The plan hinges on securing cross party appeal and uniting former Republicans and Prohibitionists to defeat Collier. Possible nominees include Bailey, Watson, or others, with a full ticket expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Collier
Collier
Democratic Party
Thoes
Prohibition
Geant
Derp Pte Eee
Bailey, Watson
Areness
A Non- partisan County Democracy Picnic Planned
A postponed County Democracy outing at Ross Grove after the Fourth will feature dancing and promenade music. Attendees aim for a nonpartisan celebration with events including sack races and a baseball game between two picked teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Democracy
Ross’ Grove
Anne
P. M. Carr
J. J. Fox
Matt M Unie
Squire Herman Hendel
Frack Squire
High Time Arrests of Alehouse Diversions on Fort Wayne Pier
Allegheny officers Snyder and Alexander arrested a group of six or more men seen drunk on a pier of the Ft. Wayne railroad drinking beer from three kegs. They moved to a shanty boat at Madison avenue where disturbance continued. Several attempted to flee, two rowing toward Pittsburg. others were jailed after giving names including George Taylor James Ith William Powers John Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Snyder
Alexander
Ft. Wayne
Madison Avenue
Pittsburg
George Taylor
James Ith
John Wilson
David Powers
Senators to Investigate Immorality in Alaska Trade
Sergeant-at-Arms Kennedy rode the limited express to Chicago to join Senators Dawes Mander son Stockbridge Morgan Jones Pratt and Wolcott. They planned to travel to Alaska to probe reports of immorality among traders and the Indians of the Territory. The article mentions alleged squaw trading for goods and implies forthcoming Senate duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
United States Senate
Chicago
Dawes
Manderson
Stockbridge
Morgan
Jones
Pratt
Wolcott
Alaska
U S District Attorney Unnamed as Office Prep Continues
The newly appointed Walter Lyon has not announced his choice for assistant. Alcorn remains in charge of the office with no indication of future selections. Lyon Alcorn and Deputy U.S. Marshal Chambers were in conference in the afternoon, focusing on bonds and office operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Lyon
U. S
Alcorn
Allen
Lyon
U. & Marshal Chambers
Sim Opene binPnees
Ce Estes
Two Priests depart for Europe from this diocese
Two priests Rev Father Wertembach of Braldock formerly at St Pauls Cathedral and Rev Father Coyne of Sewickley left last night for New York. They sail for Europe to spend the summer, visiting Gor they will visit the da and pay their Penny toahey will be gone over iP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Wertembach
Braldock
St. Paul's Cathedral
Father Coyne
Sewickley
New York
Europe
Gor
Southside Hospital Directors Expand Medical Staff
The Southside Hospital held a meeting to transfer Dr Keller to the medical staff and appoint Dr Young to the surgical staff. Drs Thomas and Mundorf were named to confer with railroads to arrange transport for accident victims. The hospital is now thoroughly established with capacities equal to present demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside Hospital
New
Dr. Keller
Surgical
Young
Work of the Ladies' Committer Reports After Johnstown Visit
Mrs. H. C. Campbell and Miss Lin M. Pressly returned from Johnstown and spoke at Exposition Hall. They said the people of Jo were still in pitiable condition and noted clothing, sewing machines, and fabrics sent for relief. Workers focused on sewing and apparel production, with supplies distributed yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Campbell
Lin M. Pressly
Johnstown
Exposition Hall
Alderman claims 43 warrants for Dora Steplin abduction case
The Alderman asserts he issued 43 warrants and has private detectives chasing multiple crews across the city. He hints at a Wednesday night examination and warns that James, a lawyer, is being watched. He says arrests can occur without warrants in serious cases and promises no escape for those involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Steplin
Southside
James
Dispatch
Barbara Stepho
Anti Cruelty Society Tracks Dora Steplin Case
Agent Dean of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children pursues Dora Steplin independently of Alderman Hartman. He hired a woman detective who saw a girl matching the description in a suburb house and believes the girl may be hiding to avoid arrests. Dean hopes to locate her definitively by tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Society For the Prevrention of Cruelty To Children
Dora Steplin
Alderman Hartman
Ee Ee
Pre Dean
Ares
Life of a Speak-Easy Proprietor in Tax Menace
Unclear traders fear name disclosure in McCall's books if they pay the US special tax, hoping to avoid arrest. Prohibition officials pressure license holders, with penalties ranging from fines to imprisonment. Prohibition agents invite liquor sellers to offices as pressure mounts on speak-easy operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ioc
United States
Remarkable Bids for Artesian Wells in Parks
Bids opened by the Allegheny Committee on Parks show wide variation for boring four artesian wells in city parks. Some bids cover the entire four wells, others only boring or equipment. Prices ranged from 29 cents to 140 dollars for boring and from similar spread for casings and pumps. One bidder offered two wells at 1 each and two at 75 cents. The sub committee will consider proposals as the record notes. A separate item on construction for a public comfort and workshop site and the Thomas A monument was postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Committee On Parks
Jet
Woman Identifies Photo of Flood Victim at Exposition Event
Mrs Rhodes, mother of a year-old girl found dead after the Johnstown flood, recognized the child in a pictured portrait at the Ladies' Committee event in the new Exposition building. She said the name was Minnie, noting two others drowning with her.
Allegheny Tables Mayor's Gambling Ordinance Action
The Allegheny Police Committee met last night and tabled the mayor s oreconduct gambling ordinance, authorizing 20 extra officers for enforcement. The move defers action on a long bill similar to prior measures associated with Chief Kirschier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Police Committee of
Kirschier
Alleged Highwaymen Arrested in Pittsburgh Park Robbery
Detectives Murphy and Johnston arrested Willam Kooeple Frankie and Lewis Phillips on suspicion of taking 42 from William Roy Saturday afternoon in the Allegheny parks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy and
Johnston
Willam Kooeple
Frankie
Lewis Phillips
William Roy
Allegheny Parks
Trench Cave-In on Wylie Sends Moran to Hospital
John Moran an employee of Booth and Flinn was severely injured yesterday when a trench on Wylie Avenue collapsed. Moran was taken to the West infirmary in a critical condition as rescue crews worked to stabilize him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Moran
Booth & Flinn
Wylie Avenue
Longtime Pittsburgh Restaurateur A B Bihlman Dies After Illness
Mr A B Bihlman a veteran restaurateur on Diamond street in Pittsburgh dies at home after three months illness. Born in Kroetzingen Baden Germany he migrated to America and became a leading figure among German societies in Western Pennsylvania. He came to Pittsburgh over 40 years ago and for more than three years led his restaurant business with ties to prominent local Germans and many others. He leaves several children and two sons run his Diamond street establishment. He was a member of Frohsian Singing Society Central Turnverein and Jefferson Lodge F and A M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Bihlman
Diamond Street
Biblman
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Mr. Bihiman
Kroetzingen
Baden
Germany
Paria
Eeeree
Bibiman
Rastatt
Owever
America
Pittsborg
Cincinnati and St. Louis
Bihiman
Frohsian Singing Society
Central Turnverein
Jefferson Lodge
A. M
Pittsburg Postoffice Reports Major Revenue Rise for Year
The Pittsburg post office reported a fiscal year with gross revenue rising to 48 806 75 from 11 988 86, a gain of 40 047 89. About 3 767 990 pieces of mail were handled, up 1 580 010 from last year, with stamp sales at 367 006 10 and special envelopes at 64 404 05, reflecting higher earnings from various sources. Disbursements reached 74 844 33, up 4 319 74, and the report notes both increases and declines in letter usage domestically and elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsberg
Pittsburg
Ar Steel
Campbell Charges Stir Green Bottle Blowers Delegates
A special meeting of Knights of Labor local 6111 in Labor Hall discussed voting on charges against James Campbell of the Window Glass Workers' Association for alleged contract labor violations. The issue will be raised at District Assembly 144 in Atlantic City and the General Assembly in Atlanta, shaping a national matter. Campbell returned yesterday and would not reveal results of his visit or plans with the Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beck
Ross
Knights
Evans
Trade Council
Council of the
Building Trades
Wal de Beck
Trades’ Council
Biy
Knights of Labor
Gates
L. A
Labor Hall
Atlantic City
James Campbell
Window Glass Workers’ Association
General Assembly
Atlanta
Campbell
Joey Brennan
Gretna Green Runaway Couples Spark Local Alarm
Rudolph Rawhouse a 19 year old furniture clerk eloped with Lizzie Wolf 11 daughter of scrap iron dealer J. B. Wolf. Parents found her missing with wardrobe and belongings. couple likely fled to Gretna Green. Local couple left anxious for news on the elopement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Rawhouse
Lizzie
J. B. Wolf
Seventh Avenue
Wolf
Iss Wolf
Mrs. Wolf
Southside Pawn Ticket Dispute Spurs Domestic Imbroglio
A mixed up case before Alderman Succop centers on valuable pawn tickets tied to a Southside jewelry business. Mr Flannagan and Mrs Dann, both linked to spouses in England, are accused of storing pawn tickets for jewels to fund mutual travel expenses amid a brewing quarrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Succop
Flannagan
England
Lawsuit Alleges Repeated Assault by Kemiskey
Carle files suit in Alderman Burns court against J E Kemiskey on three charges including simple and felonious assault. Kemiskey allegedly knocked Carle down on three separate days and beat him with a cane on the final occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carle
Alderman Burns
J. E. Kemiskey
Seemiskey
Carlo
Bridget Bentt Fined for Selling Liquor Without License
Bridget Bentt of Neville Street was committed by Alderman Dougherty yesterday on a $500 bond default after being charged with selling liquor without a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget Bentt
Neville Street
Dougherty
Catholic Club Picnic at Aliquippa Grove
The Young Men's Catholic Club of St Pauls Cathedral plans a picnic at Aliquippa Grove on August 12. Members are invited to join the outing and enjoy a day of recreation and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Club
Young Men's Catholic Club
St Paul's Cathedral
Aliquippa Grove
Two City Local Items Condensed
The United States flag will be raised on one occasion at Hall and on all the station MSs. Ingram postoffice was robbed Saturday night of $10 in money and stamps valued at $0. Mrs Duswoopy, wife of John Dunwoody Webster Avenue, died last Sunday and will be buried today. The meetings of the M E and the M P were held yesterday until next September. A great many will spend their vacations at the senakores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ingram Postofice
Duswoopy
John Dunwoody
Webster Avenue
M. E
M P
Senakores
Governor Beaver Tours Johnstown and Reports Fast Cleanup
Governor Beaver visited Johnstown for about an hour and twenty minutes to review debris removal progress. He praised quicker than expected cleanup, noted residents now rely on themselves, and described larger homes replacing initial dog houses. He outlined ongoing state and county relief oversight and detailed data collection for losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver
Commonwealth
Clarion
Johnstown
Buffalo Express
Foxburg
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Orate
Frank resigns as building inspector to clerk
Building Inspector Frank filed his resignation with Clerk Gray of the Department of Public Safety. He cites two months of trouble caused by publications from an unwarranted source and mentions the dismissal of colleague Elehboy and Captain J A A Brown amid workplace tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Clerk Gray
Department of Public Safety
Elehboy
Aspector
J. A. A. Brown
Bas
Denver
American Relief Association Forms in Johnstown
A meeting of the American Relief Association formed at Johnstown two weeks ago was held last evening at Dr. J Chris Lange's office to organize aid for communities in times of disaster. Another meeting will be held Friday evening to perfect the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Relief Association
Johnstown
J. Chris Lange
Assault on Officer Reported on Southside
Two men named Eli and William Galbreath allegedly fought yesterday on the Southside. Officer Gunter tried to arrest them but they knocked him down and kicked him in the abdomen. The officer transported them to the Twenty-eighth Ward station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli
William Galbreath
Ofcer Gunter
Twenty-eighth Ward
Premature Fourth of July Fire Damages Store Window
An alarm at 10 oclock last night from Allegheny box 3 cited an explosion of firecrackers in the window of a store at Fayette and streets. Damage was nominal, estimated at a few dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Fayette and
New City Hall Janitor Appointed After Resignations
George Bradley, former Alderman in the ets ward, was appointed janitor for City Hall under Chief Bigelow yesterday. The post has been vacant since John Born resigned about four months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bradley
Ets
Hall
Bigelow
John Born
Pure Rye Whisky and Fireworks Advertisements from 1855
A fragmented ad page lists Gibson's Pure Rye Whisky in multiple quarts sizes and brands, with references to Monogram and Old Cabinet varieties. It notes a large fireworks stock at G. W. Schmidt Fifth Ave after a flood delayed shipments, and mentions duplicate shipments arriving to meet demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
X. X
Melum
Eapeswee
Pier Etccecint
Gibson's
Fifth Ave
Twis
Bottlers Must Rehear Cases Under Regular Procedure
Legal observers noted Judge Stowe directed bottlers to re present their cases Wednesday on the same basis as wholesalers in appealed cases. The decision aligns bottlers with the Pollard case line, denying a shortcut to licenses. The ruling clarifies there is no royal road to fortune for bottlers who must pursue rehearings in the Court of Quarter Sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swelter
Judge Stowe
Judge White
Judgs Paxson
Harris Et al
Pollard
Lowman Sweitzer
Su Court Prothonotary
Stowe
Court of Quarter Sesjonas
He Had a Pittsburg Bride in a Cincinnati Plight
A Pittsburg woman married to a Cincinnati man left penniless in Cincinnati. John Alexander, who ran a restaurant at 19 Plum Street, is being sought by the Cincinnati police. A month ago he departed and has not been seen since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
John Alexander
Plum Street
Cincinnati
McKeesport Land and Improvement Company Chartered
A new corporation named McKeesport Land and Improvement Company is formed with capital of $150,000. Directors include John H. Flagler Edmund P. Converse from New Raging eS St ivctoosport and Peabean and William S Eaton of Boston Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesport
Man falls into seven foot well on Federal street emergency crowd
A man identified as John Haslage, colored, fell into a seven foot well at the head of Federal Street yesterday. He was trapped about 2 feet below the surface before witnesses lowered a line and rescued him with help from several women who observed the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Haslage
Federal Street
A Chinaman's Weapon in Court Bail Set
Jan Gew, identified as a Chinaman, was held for court yesterday in default of $500 bail by Alderman Richards on charges of assault and battery. The report notes Sing Hop St Sing on the head with a fia op Sing failed to appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan Gew
Chinaman
Alderman Richards
Alwih
John Yost
Heat Takes Life of Workman Near Allentown
Charles Smith collapsed from heat while on the Manufacturers' pipe line near Allentown. He was removed to his home on Brownsville Avenue near South Fourth Street for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Charles Smith
Allentown
Brownsville Avenue
South Fourth Street
Goeh Carving Machine to be Built in Rochester N Y Property for Lease
Dr Goehs geometrical wood carving machine will be built in Rochester New York at a vacant manufacturing site 100 by 300 feet with railroad siding including a 125 horsepower engine shafting a dry kiln large floor space divided into seven areas and a spacious office. property may be leased as a whole or split among parties. Also notes a round trip rate of 150 and a train departure from the B and O Railroad depot at 84 m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black & Baird
Goeh
Rochester
Ae Geet
Local Bank Opening at 401 Smithfield Street
Capital $100000 and surplus $45000. Located at 401 Smithfield Street at Fourth Avenue corner in the capital district. Deposits of $1 and up accepted with interest at 4 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfield Street
Cor
Fourth Avenues
Tts
July 3 4 Excursion Fares West of Pitts for Round Trip
Tickets sold at one fare for round trip July 3 and 4 good to return by July 5 between all Pennsylvania lines west of Pitts. Adults not under 25 cents and children not under 15 cents. Also P L E RR sells to local points and to Toledo Cleveland Youngstown Erie at one fare round trip with return by July 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitts
L. 8
Toledo
Cleveland
Youngstown
Erie
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Pittsburg
First Ordination in 90 Years at Fourth Avenue Baptist
Last night the Fourth Avenue Baptist Church ordained William Ward West, a Rochester Theological Seminary graduate, as assistant pastor for the Linden Grove chapel. The service, led by Rev. A J Bonsall and attended by Rev. D E Richards and other ministers, included examination, charges, and the laying on of hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Avenue Baptist Church
William Ward West
Rochester Theological Seminary
A. J. Bonsall
Rochester
J. F. Carey
West
Linden Grove
Ex-Sheriff Sues Over Lost Faro Bank Winnings
Ex-Sheriff E B Walker files suit in Columbus Ohio to recover 875 dollars plus interest from John Colender and George W Saviers for losses at a faro bank. The money disappeared while Walker was delivering convicts to the penitentiary before his term ended last January. He names Arthur O Fording as involved in the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Faro Bank
Dilraton
Yourestows
E. B. Walker
Columbus
John Colender
George W. Saviers
Faro
Walker
Arthur O. Fording
Excursion Sale and Fireworks Promos at Local Stores
Hundreds of Parisols and half price English coaching styles lure buyers at Jos Horne & Co Penn Avenue stores. An excursion to Ohio Pyle on the Fourth of July is advertised along with a new B&O depot update. Guns and illustrated catalogs promoted by H Johnston at 706 Smithfield street. Fireworks galore at James W. Grove Fifth Avenue location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos, Horys & Co
Penn Avenue
Jos
Homne & Co
Jos. Honne & Co
Ohio Pyle
New Depot
James W. Grove
Fifth Ave
Jos. Horne & Co
Jos. House & Co
All wool challis stock in choice effects
White ground challis offered in 6c and up plus all wool fabrics highlighted for quality and range.
Also Mentioned on This Page
K. of L
Grassblowers
Marble, Slate and Tile Workers’ Union
Slate Hooters’ Union
Joseph L. Evans
MR. Ross
Office of Wightman & Co
Wood Street
Addett
W. A. Woodward
A Ala
Athos Boon
Ing Im Imperial Hall
P. J. McGuire
Presient Semeodi Goa
Laborartin
A. A. of
Lis
W. Wiliam Dillon
The
American Workers
Mr. Daly
Masa
Jones & Laughlion
Oliver's
Pope L
Dora
Steplin
Squire
Squire Hartman
Nant
Allegheny River
Agent Dean
BrEenan
Prars
State Board of Health
Hastinibabl
Juniata
Susquehanna
Tyrone
Juniata River
Lewistown
Eyee
Estees
Renovo
Car Cenes
Lock Haven
Williamsport
Jersey Shore
Northumberland
Banbury A
Miltonere
J. B. Foraker
MR. Frank
City Ball
Fise Manufacturing Property
Ohlo Pyre
Imperial Oporto
Mackenzie
London Dock
Burgundy
G. W. Schmidt
Real Estate Savings Bank, Lim
Pennsylvania Lines
Hagerson
Tor
W. Grove’s
J. H. Johnston
Smithfield St
Havana Key West
Parker
Eoninger Tonic
Castie Shannon
Southside Council No
Phil Sheridan
Emerald Beneficial Association
H. Johnston
Key West
Arrison's Toy Store
Federal St
California
Marvin & Co
Angostura
Tansu
Frauexhecm & Villace
la Matilde
G. W. Scumupr
J. H. Johnstron
Horne
Wash Goods Sale
Ginghams, Éc
Sc Ginghams
India
Sarah
Downs
Horne & Cil’s
G. Eisen Beis
Jesuttrsu
Siceless Vipas Penily Pete
Victorla Xa
W. Breve
Siargerton, W. Eraus
Lao Are
Vi Choice Ae
SSAND
Market ST
Oost
Ohio and Northwestern
State Department
Smithton
Orpear
Yougiogbeng
Latrobe
J.J. Mines
J. A. Courtney
W. A. Dinker
W. L Miller
Dell Ead GB. Bowes
H. Brown
James Camp
Sieanere City
Cleveland Coal Association
Pittsburg and Western Railroad
Aresters
Gentus
Siritatas
Merarceeen
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