Launch of Caisson at Pier 15 Recounts Deep Pressures
The article details caisson construction and testing for Pier 14 and 15, describing 1,500 tons of stone blocks, 4 inch pipes, a 4 foot diameter main shaft, and 76 foot sections. It recounts diving into compressed air, ear pain, and the dangerous work, noting the caisson launch with a $10,000 build cost and the plant’s contractors Drake and Son and associates.
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Mr. Jordan
Pier 14
Pier 15
Watt
Artus
America
Drake
Fourth Avenue
Theodore W
F. E. Jordan
T. J. Malloy
William Priest
Mr. Engel
Silas O'Connell
Corner Brown
Arthur Dennis
Thomas Beal
OFF TO CAMP The Eighteenth Regiment Heads to Uniontown
Colonel Norman M. Smith orders the Eighteenth Regiment N.G.P to depart for Uniontown for the Colonel Rippey Camp. The unit leaves July 14 reports equipped for field service with one day cooked rations. Final baggage delivery and reporting times are set for July 17 and July 18 at designated locations.
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Uniontown
Norman M. Smith
N.G.P
Colonel Rippey
0. H. Rippey
P. V
Seventh Avenue
Grant Street
F. H. Mattern
Lewis and His Victims at Arthur Street Tragedy
The coroner's inquest heard that all deaths were caused by pistol wounds. Lewis told of illness when visiting a shop the day before and said he could not get along with Mrs Moseby and her sister who influenced him to move. The verdict was rational but the case stirred deep sensation among local colored residents.
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Arthur Street
George 3. Tursley
William Steel
Lewis
Campaign Adaira Meeting Winds Up Brewers Audit
Theodore Stank, chairman of the Allegheny County Brewers Association campaign committees, traveled to Philadelphia for a state brewers auditing committee meeting that will conclude the campaign. Unclear text follows about Biancaid and related remarks.
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Adaira
Theodore Stank
Allegheny County Brewers Association
Philadelphia
Biancaid
War Sparks at Homestead as Amalgamated Warns
Tense scene in Homestead as guards block influx of new workers and a conference between Amalgamated leaders and Carnegie firm ends without concession. Sheriff McCandless supports neutrality. town braces for a model strike while authorities prepare a 100 man police force to deter violence and protect milling operations.
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Homestead
Amalgamated Association
Pittsburg
McCandless
Schwab
Rougha
Workm
Beng Si
Eers
D. W. Cash
Comensee
Run to Homestead Scare Plan Delayed by Sheriff
About 100 men gathered by Emil Dorner and August Geisler to replace Amalgamated workers at Carnegie firm aim at Homestead. Sheriff McCandless delayed the mission citing potential trouble, with guards to accompany the group and tickets issued for meals and lodging as tension over the sliding scale mounts.
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August Geister
Em Dorner
Homestead
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
McCandless
Emil Dorner
August Geisler
Toland
Duquesne
Springfield
Amalgamated
Sherif McCandless
Chairman Abbott
Carnegie Frm
Abbott
Sheriff McCandless
Window Glass Workers Tour Jeannette Tank Plant Visit
Report of the national Window Glass Workers convention touring the Cham bers 4 McKee tank furnace plant in Jeannette. Delegates observed operations, discussed tank furnaces and price scales, and expressed interest in tank furnaces potentially undercutting pot furnaces. Officials avoided press talks while noting cautious optimism about future industry changes.
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Jeannette
Chambers 4
McKee
Pitanbe & McKee
Chambers
Ng Lense
Manufacturers’ Association
Amalgamated Association scales rise to sixty eight signers
The Amalgamated Association increased the signer count to 68. Jones & Laughlin’s American Iron and Steel Works employed about 4,500 workers and will start operations in a few days. Other signers include Moorhead McCleane Co Calumet Iron Works and many others across Ohio Kentucky and Pennsylvania. A conference of sheet iron manufacturers met in the association rooms with attendees from United States Tin Plate Works Demler Kirk Leechburg Wallace Banfield Trons Jennings Beale Canonsburg and Kite Laufman Co. The meeting discussed the scale with some objections and some concessions. another session is planned. A Columbia Iron Company mill committee meeting with E M Butz yielded no formal agreement but expectations of satisfactory arrangement.
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Amalgamated Association
Jones & Laughlins
American Iron and Steel Works
Moorhead, McCleane &O
Calumet Iron
Pans
Cemines
Sey Ooron Company
Ronton, Ileman, Shields & Co
Niles, O
Columbia Iron Company
Uniontown
E. M. Butz
Tin plate plant planned for Exposition grounds
United States Tin Plate Company plans a large tin plate factory on the Exposition grounds at Demmler station near East and Ohio railroad. The aim is to show superior American machinery and production to visitors, boosting domestic industry and keeping money in the United States. A complete set of details and schedules will be announced in a few days.
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United States Tin Plate Company
Demmler Station
Eastmore Snd Ohio
United State
Cronemeyar
U P
Union membership rising with district likely to gain seats
The Ise Increasing ship union notes growing membership and predicts district will gain two seats in the next General Assembly to meet in Atlanta. Master Workman Ross cites unclear details but confirms progress and upcoming drafts at first-class bars as part of the broader labor progress.
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D.A
Atlanta
Workman
Ross
Berlto Janu
Nanen
Second Annual Alumni Meeting at Beatty Near Latrobe
The second annual Alumni Association gathering of St Vincent's College met in Beatty hall near Latrobe. Bishop Rademacher and Vice President Wertembaugh were absent. M B Flattery chaired. Speakers praised Catholic loyalty to the nation and discussed alumni objectives. A banquet followed with 160 guests. The association, formed two years ago, has about 80 members and owns property in northern Cambria County with extensive grounds.
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St. Vincent's College
Beatty
Latrobe
Bishop Rademacher
Nashville
Tenn
A. A. Wertembaugh
Europe
M. B. Flattery
Albany
N. Y
W. J. Curran
America
United States
J. F. Regis Canevin
St. Paul's Cathedral
Pittsburg
Alumni Association
J. A. Oldshue
Father Lewis
Pontina
M. J. Ducker
Oo Brie
A. Oldsby
M. Flattery
Secon
Dominic Block
Vine Ne Lachemeter
Erie
Oeker
Om Canevin
A. Oldsbus
Ino Ans
North Carolina
Ee Association
Father Canlodiy
Phelan
Ereedure
Remem- Alumni Association
Csae Comegs Son
Estmorelan
Ing
Monks Close Vince's Beer Brewery After Years of Operation
The brewery run by the monks of St. Vincent's College at 50 More Street, Pennsylvania, was closed reportedly due to financial reasons. Officials stated a prohibitory election had no bearing on the shutdown and refused to reveal future plans for the buildings, promising they would be put to good use.
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St. Vincent's College
Tty
Picnic crowds from two churches end day with one accident
The St Peter's Episcopal Sunday school group of about 400, led by Rev W H McKay, enjoyed a Rock Point outing by train with no serious injuries. At the Union Station a Miss Atkinson fainted from heat and was carried to a cab, while other members returned home safely.
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8. W. McKay
St. Peter’s Protestant Episcopal Church
Rock Point
Fortune
U. PF
V. RB. T. McCoy
Union
Hulton
Miss Atkinson
Railway Accident Claims Life on Westbound B&O Train
A man was knocked down last night near 18:15 on a westbound B&O line. He was hurled several feet, sustaining serious injuries and later dying. He was removed to a hospital and then to the morgue. age and identity not fully clear from the fragment.
Wage Increase at Bellaire Flint Glass Branch
A lively Bulston notes the American Flint Glass Workers Union convention at Bellaire Ohio approved a 10 percent wage increase in the prescription branch. The union also denied summer travel allowances, plans to sue bottle manufacturers for apprentice back pay, and discussed limiting apprentice and mold maker hours. The convention featured debate over reductions in the number of workers and new death benefits.
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American Flints
American Flint Gines Workers’ Union
Bellaire
Tix Dis- Patch
Flints
Atlantic City
Chimney Br
Thon Trong Senotesiant
Sosa A
Elestates
San
Flint Glass Workers
Chipre
Molly
Death of John R. Steel in Pittsburgh Community Leader
John R. Steel died suddenly at his home 4418 Fifth Avenue from heart disease last night at 9. He had been ill for a day or two and had long been active in Western Pennsylvania business and public life. He came to the United States in 1419 and settled in Pittsburgh with his family, later returning to work in county affairs and retiring. He leaves a wife, a son John F. Steel cashier of the Freehold Bank, several daughters, and is survived by brothers and prominent relatives in the area.
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Pennsylvania
John RR. Steel
Fifth Avenue
Steel
Feesnees
Lancashire
England
Pittsburg
County
John F. Steel
Freehold Bank
John M. Anderson
Mr. Steel
Elizabeth Ant
F. M
C. L
W. A. Magee
Union Prohibitory League mass meeting in Lafayette Hall
A temperance mass meeting occurs at Lafayette Hall at 10 oclock this morning. Wellington F. Loucks of Philadelphia, secretary of the Union Prohibitory League of Pennsylvania, will speak. A committee of arrangements coordinates the event, and the new Allegheny constitution is up for adoption amid strong local temperance support.
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Friends of Temperance
Lafayette Hall
Wellington F. Loucks
Philadelphia
Union Prohibitory League of Pennsylvania
A.C. Rankin
J. E. Shaw
H. Sampson
James M. Nevin
J. R. Johnston
J. N. Eee
Bemean
Blo
Cate
Eng
Union Prohibitory of Alleghen
Aoace
The Plum Not For Him Chancellor Goff Disappointed
Chancellor Goff expressed disappointment at not receiving the Coast and Geodetic Survey Superintendency appointment. He noted Thomas Mendenhall of Terre Haute secured the post, due to closer ties with the President and proximity to his home, despite broad local support.
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Gof
Disratch
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Thomas ©. Mendenhall
Terre Haute
Rose Polytechnic Institute
Air Mennenhall
Injunction Granted Clarifies Court Action
A correction notes the Cleveland Plain Dealer misreported the case of Henry Roberts et al versus T. Oliver. The court actually granted an injunction as detailed in the clipping published in these pages, reflecting the ongoing legal matter in this city.
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Cleveland
Heat Wave Affects City Residents
Citizens endured a scorcher with heavy beverage use while shade and light movement helped. The thermometer hovered near high levels though a breeze offered relief. Stirring incidents included Moen in mills succumbing and street car horses suffering from the heat. A. B. Cohen slipped on Smithfield street during the day and was said to be in tolerably good shape afterward.
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Moen
Mills
A. B. Cohen
Smithfield
Sgraien Lng Se
Kevan
For Sale in Pittsburg Hotels Cigar Ads
Celebrated Clear Havana cigars advertised for sale in Pittsburg at multiple hotels and venues. Listings include numerous local addresses and merchants like Jos. Horne & Co. Penn Avenue Stores and other names. Suggested Beaverlein beer for river water contamination and delivery by telephone.
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Pittsburg
Charles Eble
Penn Ave
Kirkendale
Monongahela House
Theo. E. Ebrig
Fifth Ave
John Gamble
Bingham St
Emil J. Stuckey
W. P. Phelan
Smithfield St
G. W. Schmidt
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Collision on Pittsburg and Castle Shannon line near High Bridge
An accident on the Pittsburg and Castle Shannon Railway near High Bridge occurred yesterday when a gravel train and a coal car collided about 100 feet above ground. The incident might have been avertable if the trains had not met on the bridge, with potential for a serious outcome.
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Pittsburg
Castle Shannon
High Bridge
Trains Collide on Curved Track Near Bridge
A train wreck occurred on a considerable curve with dense woods on both sides obstructing view. The collision happened about 200 yards before the bridge. about six men were injured, one possibly fatally, though the wreck was not extensive and the track remained usable.
Fashion fabrics sale highlights vivid by-line listing
Dark Ground Domestic Challis 100 all wool Challis White Ground Challis and seers wide Zephyrs and fancy Ginghams 100 yard. Lace Stripes and Plaid Moat for Aprons Children dresses wrappers 6c 9c 12 12c. Patterns selling at 0c Se and Tos. Flouncings 78c and 1. Special values on India Silks Mohairs and Fancy Dress Goods at low prices.
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Erebus
Tee
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Meszara
Uush
Jones
Holse
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Fawcett
Neem
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DisPaTch
California
Emi Dorner
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Geisler
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Signatures and Conferences
Exposition Grounds
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Fravernem & Vresack
Alumni Association of
St. Vincent's
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Vince
Cord
B. & O. Railroad
Yen Se Sern & M
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Union Pacific Railroad
Cenlorado Springs
Rade
Cheyenne
Wyo
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Chicago
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Pullman
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Omaha
Kaugus City
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Western
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Jos
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Ramsey
John Seibel
Caustic Shannon
Henry Feetner
Reflectorville
John Te
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Homeopathic
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Sawmill Run
Hewprices & Co
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Alley
Ted Cotton Prrs
Tneh
Tse
India
Market ST
G. Eisenbeis
Federal Street
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County Republican Committee
Republican County Committee
Quay
Magee
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Thomas M. Bayne
Will Flinn
Iran City Beer
Frauenheim & Vilsack
Jos. Horne
Busier and Busier
Sea Yard
Mark Downs
Walsta
Sinks
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Penn Avenue Stores
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