Labor Demonstration in Ohio Valley Promotes Eight Hour Goal
A large labor demonstration in the Ohio Valley featured remarks from Samuel Gompers and other union leaders. Speakers urged unity among crafts while praising progress toward an eight hour day and equal pay for women, with telegram support from the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Aceon
Tikhed
Weibe
Poth
William Weihe
Amaleanmated Association
Ohio Valley
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Wiliam Werner
WH. Kuger
Brotherhood of Carpenters
Chicaco
Gompers
Samuel Gompers
Progres
Organized Labor
Ang Mnized Labor
Metimire
The
Carpenters
Dillon
Flints
W. T. Lewis
Progressive Union of North America
Frank Archer
Belmont County
John Cochran
Ohio Valley Labor and Teches Assembly
Thomas Wisdom
Iron Moulders’ohn
Pittsburg
Pennsylvanis Company
Wilkinsburg Groups Form Second United Presbyterian Church
The Rev J A Burnett's supporters in Wilkinsburg organize as the Second United Presbyterian Church after suspensions from the K P church. Rev J McCrory leads the commissioning session with Mo mongcahela Presbytery approving the new congregation. Trustees and officers are elected, and the assembly adjourned to July to complete ordination and installation of elders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkinsburg
RK. P
Friends of
J. A Burnett
K.P
Lobr’s Hall
Second United Presbyterian Church
Third Church
Pittburg
Momongcahela
Doings of the Divorce Court Kept Public Record
John K. Durr hotel keeper filed an answer denying charges of improper conduct with Harriet Jarrett in a divorce case. The couple reportedly married December 25, 1585, in Allegheny, with Draper versus Elizabeth Treper noting desertion as the ground and a Southside move to be nearer work, but the wife refused to live with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John K. Durr
Durr
Harriet Jar-rett
Durris
F. McKenna
John L Draper
Elizabeth Treper
Allegheny
Draper
Perrysville Avenue
Three Boys Arrested in Third Avenue Confectionery Robbery
Three youths Sly Martin Clark alias Sleepy Minky and Charles Steiner Dutchy were arrested for robbing Yoder's confectionery on Third Avenue. 46 packages of prizes worth cents each were stolen. Sly, formerly a Tudor’s employee, implicated Clark and Steiner after being brought to Central Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betertive Bendel
Yoder
Third Avenue
Seon Me Sly
Martin C Lark
Sleepy
Minky
Charles
Sling “Dutchy
Steiner
Sly
Tudor
Liew
Central Station
Can- Jesses
Clark
Sig
Tartary
Daliding
Toto
Quay Declines Talk After Philadelphia Attack
Senator Quay leaves for Philadelphia and Brigantine Beach to fish and avoid questions on the recent attack. He refuses to discuss reelection plans or comment on the Ponters Alliance growth, inviting reporters to join him at the beach with Postmaster McKean and U S District Attorney Lyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Quay
Brigantine Beach
Senate
Quaker City
Ponters
Sry
Thne Beach
McKean
United States District Attorney
Lyon
Torne Enet Liberty
Untrue Rumor Aimed at Sowing Sectarian Strife
Report claims a tale circulated to provoke conflict between mechanics and Catholics. Mayor Gourley denied the story and said it originated to stir up strife. Bishop Phelan was not invited to the Fourth of July celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourley
Phelan
Gourney
Sullivan Named Principal to Succeed Neumont in Ninth Ward
The Ninth ward Malston school board voted after nine ballots to install Professor J. Sullivan as principal, replacing Miss Kate Neumont who has served two years in an acting capacity. Delia Fahey was elected vice substitute while the old teacher roster remained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malston
Pr. J. Sullivan
Kate Neumont
Prof Sullivan
Wellhnown
Teadhers
Delia Fahey
Traction Firms Report Saturday Passenger Totals
Reports from several traction companies show Saturday ridership figures for multiple routes. Duquesne carried 60 000 passengers, Pillsburg 70 000, Central 11 000, Picarant alley 35 000, with other values listed in incomplete form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne
Pillsburg
Nttzene
Central
Picarant
Alley
Jail Expansion Plans Stir Public Debate in County
A real estate move near the county jail prompts talk of condemning square parcels bounded by Old Avenue Fifth Avenue High Street and Fifth Avenue to create space for machinery and a new street. Officials cite overcrowding at the jail and discuss a parallel street and better access while noting the need to relocate equipment from the court house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Avenue
High Street
Fifth Avenue
Tlouse
Couns
Ike George Washington
Mr. Mercer
Court House
Law
Diamond Street
Olid Avenue
Pittsburg
Forbes Street
Ross and
Diamond Streets
Two Leading Members Under Arrest for Embezzlement in Allegheny
A. T. Douthett and partner J. C. Porter Jr of the Porter Douthett Machine Co face 11 informations alleging embezzlement and falsifying books with totals near 12,700. Douthett, once a trusted local businessman, was bond-bound after a dramatic arrest at his River Avenue office. Also charged is Thomas Porter Brown, a clerk at T. M. Latimer’s store, accused of embezzling 159 ahead of a planned wine party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Douthett
Allegheny
J. C. Porter, Jr
Douthett
Porter-Douthett Machine Company
Douth
Donthett
River Avenue Ofice
Owever
ISO
Fathert-Lin
William Wycoff
Washington
Baileria and Foundry
William Wycott
Thomas Porter Brown
T. M. Latimer
Brown
Fourth
U. P
Alleheny
Alerman Brown
New Bar at Atlantic City Excursion Ends in Theft
Division Passenger T D Smith of the Baltimore and Ohio road returned from Atlantic City after a July 2 excursion. A valuable diamond stud was stolen while he crossed the Delaware, and he learned of the loss only upon reaching Philadelphia. He valued the stone beyond money and laments the theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.d.smith
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Atlantic City
Delaware
Philadelphia
Smith
Wheeling Electric Light Commission Arrives to Inspect Streets
A Wheeling electric light commission visited the city to inspect street lighting and plans to tour Buffalo Toledo Chicago Cleveland and New York. Citizens raised 100 000 for a city electric plant and praised Pittsburg as a well lighted example. The panel included P F Farrell chairman and A Franzhein secretary with local directors and two newspaper men dining at the Duquesne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Light Commission
Wheeling
Buffalo
Toledo
Chip St
Cleveland
New York
Pittsburg
P. F. Farrell
Franzhein
Coaniaiokion
C A. Kobavers
Abe ‘Apps
Charles Caine Kreiter
Iil Dunlevy
A. J. Schuitze
W.H. Stator
Duguesne
Police Roundup and Court Actions Reported in City
Police action includes multiple arrests for assault and battery and larceny by embezzlement. Aldermen hear cases on rioting, house disorder, and bail set at $1,000 for two rioters. A watchdog Humane Society case and a hatchet assault lead to hearings and bail. Legal notices include executions and civil suits for damages and seizure of goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jons Spray
Dante Shay
Joseph Zimmerman
Albert Gray
Alderman King
Southside
Jessie Cammert
Alderman Brown
Martin Street
Allegheny
The
Humane Society
Orricen Prortus
McDermott
Penn Avenue
Fourteenth Street
Macistrats McKenna
William Baum
Albert O'Toole
Ketty
Brown
John Brickle
Gourley
Lifts
Jons Whixstetx
Alderman Richards
Annie Stillman
Shakespeare Street
East End
Harr A. Gronee
Matilda N. Denney
W. F. Aull
A. A. Eee
Harry McDonald
J. H. Armstrong
Joseph Weber
Cesar
Penns Avenue
Trade tensions delay fall building work amid carpenters strike
The carpenters strike continues with bricklayers and painters also split, delaying fall projects. Architects and contractors report limited work, reliance on out of town bricklayers, and a hold on large contracts while unions resist concessions and local labor remains idle or under pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.L. Beatty
Braddock
Jaames T. Steen
W. M. McBride
Miners to Seek Eight-Hour Day Next Year Says Rae
John B Rae president of the United Mine Workers spoke in town en route to Steubenville and announced miners would again push for an eight hour day next year under a new plan. He cited tight money markets as a reason the current strike collapsed and noted Eastern stocks were slow while the local dockers dispute had reopened markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Builders’ Exchange
John B. Rae
United Mine Workers’ Organization
Steubenville
Rue
Four Policemen Laid Off by Duquesne Traction Company
Duquesne Traction reduced street policing to cut costs. Four regular policemen removed yesterday, to be replaced by fewer guards or flagman at key intersections such as Sixth Avenue with Smithfield Street and Grant Street with Fourth Avenue. Savings cited as weeks enacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne Traction Company
Duquesne Traction
Traction Company
Pittsburg Traction Company
Sixth Avenue
Smithfield Street
Ved Street
Grant
Labor unrest as 3000 workers head to Steuben ville
Disjointed account shows Agent Swartz and President Gompers involved in a tense exchange during a labor demonstration. About 3,000 workmen departed here for Steubenville yesterday morning to join the protest. Gompers declined to speak, denying federation fault for the eight hour strike, while wage issues at Homestead are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swartz
Gompers
Steubenville
Ters
Edene Sa
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Industrial Notes on Steel and Mine Plants and Labor
Industrial notes report Ball Engine Works Erie supplying gear for Key West electric station. National Tube Works resumed after a brief shutdown. Zoo & Co signed Amalgamated scale. operations to restart. Buttner operations resume in McKeesport with full carpenters. Hexey ONeill seeks Blaine coal block adjacent to current tract. Youngstown Iron and Steel company signed new scale. Warren Holling Mill to resume. Super Keep released J M Schoonmaker from Columbia Iron and Steel receivership. Carnegie Phipps Jones & Laughlin supply 90 percent of Chicago steel beams. Illinois Steel in the market. Amalgamated Association pushing scale at Duquesne Mill. local lodge on strike, but likely defeat due to weak strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ball Engine Works
Erie
Key West
National Tube Works
Zoo &Co
Amalgamated
Buitnor
McKeesport
Hexey O'Neill
Blaine
Youngstown Iron and Steel Company
Warren Holling
Super Keep
United States Court
J. M. Schoonmaker
Columbia Iron and Steel Company
Chicago
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Jones & Laughlin
Illinois Steel Company
Tat Amalgamated Association
Duquesne Mill
Rope maker reports brisk business for hanging ropes
Alderman Jacob Bupp received Sheriff McCleary's order to furnish a hanging rope for Kilrain on July 2 percent. The rope will be finished Friday. Bupp, who crafted ropes used to hang the Nicely boys, has made his hundredth rope and plans ten more at once. He also will supply ropes for three Hungarians, reflecting growing demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Bupp
McCleary
Kilrain
Bupp
Nicely
Local items of interest in Allegheny area
Tas Welsh Baptist Church picnicked at Idiewild yesterday. Allegheny reports 68 deaths last week, 37 under five. A PATHOL wagon and a fire engine collided at Carson and Fifteenth. Arthur Plator was arrested for assaulting Detective McTighe after being released from the workhouse. L. T. Yoprin elected chairman of the County Prohibition Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tas Welsh Baptist Church
Idiewild
Allegheny
Pathol
Carson and
Fifteenth Streets
Anthur Plator
McTighe
L. T. Yoprin
H. F. McAteer
F. van Dusen
Pennsylvana Company
House of the Good Shepherd
Columbus
Evans Steps Down From Pittsburg Fire Bureau
Superintendent Samuel N. Evans resigns from the Pittsburg Bureau of Fire. Chief J. C. Brown acknowledges the move but no successor is chosen until the Public Safety Committee reviews the action. Evans cites public duties and transfers of authority as the reason for his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Fire
Samuel N. Evans
Brown
Evans
C. L. Magee
W. A. Magee
Elliot
Hoe
Public Safety
Evana
J. C. Brown
Department of Public Safety
Pittsvurg
Dean
City of
Pittsburg
Deent of Public Safety
Puliic
Fire Bureau
Samiel N. Evans
Pitignong
Era
Ertr
Sam
J. O O. Brown
Department Ofublic Safety
Committee On Public Safety
White Star Fishing Club Ventures to Camp After Lake Erie Trip
The White Star Fishing Club from Bellever non with about 30 members left last evening for a camping trip along the Lake Erie road. Sevesita Kenton and a Shiny Cimb camp at Chautungus around August L.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Star Fishing Club
Bellevernon
Lake Erie
S. Sevesita Kenton Anting
Chautungus
Silk and textile bargains plus large lighted rooms for rent
An ad lists rooms for light manufacturing at 75 77 and 79 Diamond street with power electric light elevator and janitor service and notes several room sizes and rents including 2500 100 by 60 100. It also promotes silk department bargains at Jos Horse & Co Penn Avenue stores and a dress goods sale with traveling hats and Angostura Bitters claim. Large crowd expected for dress goods sale and cheap millinery in store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond Street
Paiva Ser Tanece
Ara Mig
John T. Shields
Dispatch Business
Corner Diamonds
Smithfield
Jos. Horse & Co
Penn Avenue
Jos. Horne & Co
Grover Cleveland Society Endorses Cleveland for President 1892
A Scranton meeting of the Grover Cleveland Democratic Society denounces Pittsburgh and Allegheny county leaders, endorses Grover Cleveland of New York for President while condemning party bosses, and supports Chauncey F. Black for U S Senator. The group calls for loyal friends to back Cleveland and oppose Pattison’s backers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland Democratic Society
Forty-ninth and
Butler Streets
Convention of
Democratic Societies of
Pennsylvania
H. T. Watson
Levi Bird Mnf
Herman Handell
John B. Larkin
J. A. Flowers
E. Conners
Albert Miller
M. Houston
F.G. Gardiner
WeeEneas
Grover Cleveland
Hubert E. Pattison
Scranton
Pattson
Pattison
Allegheny County
Chauncey F. Black
Democratic Societies
United States
Wolun
Grover Cleveland Society
Ilavor
Baby Dies After Clothes Fire From Playing With Matches
In Pittsburg a months old child, son of A M Breckenridge, set fire to his clothes while playing with matches. He died at 9 o clock. Others injured include Hugh McMorton struck by steam hammer, skull fracture, and Robert Martin, a brake man, having his foot amputated after a freight car accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Bueckensnines
A. M. Breckenridge
Dinwiddie Street
Esterday
Ferre
McMorton
Hugh McMorton
Oliver Bros. & Phillips
South Fifteenth Street
Pomeer
Southside Hospital
Tarers Siete Adios
Saamarouiee
Bearmer
Iit
Est Penn Hospital
Robert Martin
Suit Against Stockholders in Squirrel Hill Railroad Case
James Penney as receiver for the Squirrel Hill Railroad filed suits against stockholders to recover unpaid subscriptions. 106 shares remain unpaid totaling 5250 at 50 per share. creditors’ claims exceed 5 90. Names include E Morton C W Houston Roger O Mara George Johnston and others. suits by J L McCutcheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Penney
Squirrel Hill Railroad Company
E. Morton
C. W. Houston
Roger O'Mara
George Johnston
Osi
Mra
B. Bougiase
Hares
B. Q. Whitten
G. Keyser
J. O. English
James P. Speer
J. L. McCutcheon
Five More Executions Issued Against Philip Wagner Jr
The court issued five more executions yesterday against shoe dealer Philip Wagner Jr whose business is now in sheriff’s hands. Writs named Annie E Grace HL Mary F and Matilda A Whitmore plus John T Taylor G Moyer and H D Sellers Jr. Totals reach 20983 66 with Friday writs from Pittsburg Shoe Co pushing overall to over 37000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Wagner, Jr
Annie E
Grace HL
Mary F
Matilda A. Whitmore
John T. Taylor
G. Moyer
H. D. Sellers, Jr
Pittsburg Shoe Company
Gentlemen's midsummer bargains on men's shirts
A sale of men's shirts features Madras and Fismelette designs with two pockets and double stitching at 60c. Satine and Flannel shirts priced at 70c and 3100, fast black Satine at $1.50, Madras and Cheviot at $1.30, and silk negligee and stripe Madras options in various patterns. Star French Flannel Outing Shirts offered at $2.00.
Gents Night Shirts and Suspenders Offered at Low Prices
Advertises night shirts in trim fashions at 50c to 1 and suspenders in a large line, with prices ranging from 2c to a high quality silk option. Targeted at first class retail shoppers seeking affordable undergarments and accessories.
Store Offers Men’s Underwear and Boys’ Apparel
Men’s weight shirts and drawers in extranuality or te inch rib underwear priced at 5c to 20c. Boys’ undershirts and drawers at 2c and up. Boys’ knee drawers for summer. Boys’ stoneclad hosiery also available.
Bargains Added to Discounts Across Departments
The article notes numerous bargains alongside hundreds of discounted items in various departments. It highlights continued markdowns from former selling prices and emphasizes broad savings for shoppers.
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Durr
John Draper
Tertionery Store
Pr. Sullivan
Miss Neumont
Quarter Sessions Court
Berlin
County One
McKee's Rocks
McUurdy Ail Felds
Harry Cowpens
M. L. Murray
Jons I. Hoh
W.G. Thomrsox
Beilee
J. G. West
McKenna
Frepenten Vetten
June Parvine
Succop
J. R. Breen
J. M. McLain
Joseph Barckley & Co
Samuel Reiter & Co
Dalzett Bros
A. Crebent
MacistraTe
John Harris
Hopkins Davis
South Thirteenth Street
Gail Borden
Eagle
Guardanas
Aerate B. & KB
Industrial Notes
the Hangman
Alderman Bupp
J.T. J. Minteas
Carnegie Library
St. Augustine's
Lawrenceville
Silver Lake Grove
George C. Jenks
Wood Street
Clarendt Eppy
Fourth Avenue Baptist Church
Christine Nielson
Andrew Banesr
James Taylor
Public Safety Committee of Councils
Steuer
Birmingham Electric
Graf, I Hugas & Co
South Seventeenth
Carson Streets
G. G. Coxway
New Brighton
First Methodist Protestant Church of
W. W. Cowl
Beaver Falls
Father Mavericus
Capuchint Order
Idjewild
Ntvices
Grovex Maruson
Wilson Street
Seventh Ward
Cahill
Mary Kelly
Cguantes Heyny
Twenty-eighth Ward
Ile
Laretto
Father Stubl
Annapolis
Shadyside Musical and Literary Association
Twentieth Ward
Ellsworth Avenue
Great Western
CatHanine CaLtos
Sheen
Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor
Presbyterian Church
Robert Ferguson
Carer Exiter
Department of Charities
Benjamin Banford
Thomas Fue
San Caleo
Twentyfourth
Fee
Quigseye
Sui Convistioe
Chief Brown
Bocas & Bunn
Bisine
Iron City
Bones & Bunn
Cleveland Indorsed
Burne
Squirrel Hill Railway
Wagner, Jr
Philip
Market ST
Pittebarg
Penn Avenue Stores
Lapres
Dren
Penn Ave
IS AL
Brussels
Presse
Edward
Groetzinger
Jyerrssu
Bartlett W
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