Amalgamated Leaders Reconfirm Bid for Conference at Carnegie Firm
Sheriff McCandless and Amalgamated Association officials meet with Carnegie Phipps executives after a tense standoff over the Homestead scale. A midnight session yields a truce and another conference set for nine oclock. Workers vow to defend union honors as Pinkerton fears loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Labor Organization
McCandless
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Amalgamatedeadquarters
Weihe
Martin
James H. McNutt
Frm
Sherif
Fifth Avenue
Abbott
Amalgamated
Carnegie
Homestead
Upper
Lower Union
Amalgamated Association
Philadelphia
Pinkerton
Sawait
Dispatch
Scenes at Homestead Strike Stirred Borough Tonight
Homestead buzzed with talk of the labor strike as crowds gathered on streets stations and Kenpeys grove. Workers and families weighed a possible settlement and a mother of nine vowed to cut back on Saturday spending amid warnings against discussion.
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Homestead
Kenpey
Central Trades Council denounces armed hirelings at Homestead
A large meeting of the Central Trades Council denounces hired mercenaries and Pinkerton guards at Homestead. Members appoint a committee to draft resolutions opposing coercion, affirming solidarity with Amalgamated workers and urging local authorities to defend workers rights.
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Trades Council
Homestead
Central Trades Council
Evans
Benjamin Fink
M. P. Carrick
John Flannery
Wuerreras
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Hom
Ceanell
Knigits
Nik
Window Glass Workers End Session Adopt Strong Pro Homestead Resolutions
The Window Glass Workers of America adjourned at noon and will reconvene Monday morning. They endorsed sympathy for striking Co Phipps and Coat Homestead workers, condemned violent and mercenary actions, and urged Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers to pursue court action against traitors and fund aid for the Homestead cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Window Glassworkers
Emil Dorner
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Knights of Labor Meet in Chicago Amid Strike Rumors
A telegraphic report from Philadelphia notes an Executive Board meeting of the Knights of Labor set for Chicago next Tuesday. Intrigue surrounds the venue and agenda as officials decline to comment.Observers link possible topics to trouble at Carnegie works and Powderly’s Europe trip plans.
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Joseph Schwab
C. M. Schwab
Taylor Aldrice
Joseph Skewes
Bessemer
Philadelphia
Knights of Labor
Chicago
Scranton
Powderly
Europe
Carnegie Works
Pittsburgers clash at Green Bottle Blowers meeting
A stormy Atlantic City session ends without result as John M. Kelly and Pittsburgers lead a delegation in talks on amalgamating two districts covering the United States and Canada. The factions remain wide apart with anti Campbell forces opposing outside interference. The issue may be settled next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
John M. Kelly
Frick Coke Company Takes Charge of Leisenring Plants
The H. C. Frick Coke Company now controls the Leisenring plant acquisitions and will relocate offices from Sixth Avenue and Liberty Street by August first. Manager Hyndman is expected to be retained amid ongoing talks with other operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leisenrings
H. C. Frick Coke Company
Frick Concern
Sixth Avenue
Liberty Street
Hyndman
Firms Yet to Sign Amalgamated Association Scale
No new signatures were received yesterday. The only important firms in this city that have not signed are A. M. Byers & Co. and the Pittsburg Forge and Iron Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Association
A. M. Byers & Co
Pittsburg Forge and Iron Company
Gusky Well Becomes Artesian Spouter For Allegheny Parks
The Gusky public park water well, drilled by A C Darrach to about 150 feet, reached artesian flow with pure mountain white pebble rock water. Completed at eight last evening, it nearly overran the casing and will inspire a second well for Strassberger & Joseph opposite Race Street. De Wolf of the Gusky stores located the site with a magnetic driving rod showing strong attraction.
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Allegheny Public Parks
J. M. Gusky
A. C. Darrach
Strassberger & Joseph
Federal Street
Allegheny
Fire kerosene blast injures 17 year old girl
At about 3 in the afternoon Officer Duncan heard screams from a house on Short alley near Fifth avenue. He found Kate Davis, seventeen, crying out in pain after a kerosene lamp exploded while she attempted to light a fire. She suffered burns to her hands and face but the injuries were not serious.
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Duncan
Fifth Avenue
Kate Davis
Fourth Anniversary Dinner at Hotel Anderson
The Hotel Anderson marks its fourth anniversary with a special dinner today. Beautiful menu cards are prepared as keepsakes of the occasion, celebrating the opening of the flotel.
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Anderson
Five candidates named for Chief Crow vacancy in Allegheny
Five contenders are listed to fill the post left vacant by Chief Crow's death in Allegheny. The names include John Lehman and John Hunter of the Friendship Engine Company, Peter Shatzman, Gaunt William Paul Jr., and Samuel, with the remaining details unclear.
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Chief Crow
Allegheny
John Lehman
John Hunter
The
Friendship Engine Company
Peter Shatzman
Gaunt
William Paul, Jr
Samuel
Pilgrimage impressions from Rome to Vatican and Catacombs
Father Carroll describes meeting the Pope in Rome February audience with Leo XIII, the Vatican surroundings, and a tour of catacombs. He notes the medal gift, Roman customs, and contrasts damp stone houses with grand churches, plus encounters with pilgrims and journalist Frank Carpenter in Cairo and Constantinople.
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AN. L. A
Leonis XIII
Father Carroll
Vatican
God
Peter
Rome
Jesus
Christ
Neter
St. Peter's
Ulas
Frank G. Carpenter
Dispatch
Cairo
Constantinople
Disrarcn
Father Carro
Lenart Arrested on Embezzlement Charge in Pittsburgh
John Lenart was jailed in default of 500 bail on a charge of embezzling forty five dollars from Metropolitan Life Insurance Company of New York alleged for personal use. The case was filed by Patrick Flood and the defendant faces a court trial. Da B M Harwa practices ear nose and throat medicine at 713 Penn Street.
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John Lenart
Patrick Flood
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company of New York
Eaenee
Squirrel Hill Railway awards power contract to Sprague Electric
The Squirrel Hill Railway Board awarded the power contract to Sprague Electric and Motor Company of New York City after thorough review. The line will run via Colfax schoolhouse to Homewood Cemetery and extend to Park Place and Wilkinsburg with anticipated operation by October. Johnson Girder rails and 40 pound steel T rails will be used, white oak ties laid on a well-ballasted roadbed, and the system will feature elegant, well-lit Minanet cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squirrel Hill Railway Company
Sprague Electric and Motor Company
New York City
Murray Avenue
George W. Morris
Colfax Schoolhouse
Homewood Cemetery
Denver and
Rio Grande
Park Place
Wilkinsburg
Mssrs
Widner & Elkins
Pittsburg Traction Company
Squirrel Hill
VIGOROUS OCTOGENARIAN MAJOR GEORGE W REED CELEBRATES 86TH BIRTHDAY
Major George W Reed of Butler celebrated his 86th birthday at his son N P Reed’s Shadyside home with most of his children present. Reed, born 1803 near Bedford Springs, moved to Butler in 1824 and became a renowned local figure, sheriff and treasurer. He prides himself on vitality, still riding and hunting with vigor and leading Decoration Day parades.
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George W. Reed
Butler
James T. Lane
Davenport
Iowa
N. P. Reed
Shadyside
Major Reed
Commercial Gazette
N. P
G. W
J. P. Reed
Reed
Butler Town
Bedford County
Bedford Springs
Lawrence
Armstrong
Soigher
Adams Express sues over published judgment to injure reputation
Adam Cable for Adams Express Company filed a suit against Henry G. Hale A L Sailor and others of the Pittsburg Merchant Tailor's Exchange alleging they published for sale a judgment of 1350 to injure his business and seeking 20000 in damages.
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Adam Cable
Adams Express Company
Henry G. Hale
A. L. Sailor
Pittsburg
Unclear Requisition For Fler Hos Held In Flemon
A fragmented report notes a requisition for a person named Fler Hos not yet in custody in Flemon. The text mentions habeas corpus and a hearing date in South Carolina with a judge named Ewi, and a remand to jail until the next session or until the case arrives.
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Flemon
Lina
South Carolina
South Day
Ewi
One Alleged Illegal Voter Acquitted in Scond Ward Case
Alderman Cassidy yesterday discharged Hall one of the men charged with illegal voting in the Second ward on the 18th ult. The case of Douglass similarly charged was held over for further consideration.
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Cassidy
Hall
Scond
Douglass
Two Men Arrested For Disturbances In Southside Market
Two men were jailed after street disturbances at the Southside Market. George Baky claimed he left $275 after a purchase of tits from George Diet, triggering a lockup. William Rogers paired with a bananas purchase from John Brokers’ arms and was also jailed. A hospital note clarified J. P. Hay died of exhaustion at Dixmont Hospital, not mistreatment. Union Pacific trains now offer fast through service with Pullman cars to Denver and western cities, with multiple daily departures.
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George Baky
George
William Rogers
John Brokers
J. P. Hay
Dixmont Hospital
Hutchinson
Denver
Chicago
St. Louis
Lake City
Cheyenne
Den
Union Pacific Railroad
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Kansas City
Portland
Ore
San Francisco
H. E. Passavant
Spear, I. F
P. Agts
Pittsburg
Pennsylvan ia Railroad Executive Messler Slain by Paralysis
Fifth avenue home of T D Messler Third Vice President and Controller of the Pennsylvania Railroad reported critically ill after a paralytic stroke caused by heat. Doctors Fleming Hamilton and Dickson treated him. he improved enough to be moved home by ambulance. His son Eugene arrived. family and railroad circles note his long service and leadership of the railroad world.
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Fifth Avenue
T. D. Messler
Pennsylvania Railroad
Messler
East Liberty
Somerville
N. J
Fisk
New York and Lake Erie Railroad
Fort Wayne
Judge Hannah
Ind
Fort Wayne Company
Pennsylvania Company
Pittsburg
Cincinnati and Louis
Metzaler
Holland
St. Louis
Vandalia
Terre Haute
St.Louis
Carondelet
Fourteenth Regiment Militia Returns from Johnstown
Colonel Parchment and Companies I and FY returned from Johnstown last night. Company C remains there for the summer. Many Johnstown residents praised the militia for its conduct and work, marking the end of their Johnstown duty.
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Parchment
Fourteenth
Johnstown
Messiah Church reorganized into Seventh Baptist Church
Trustees of the Messiah Church reorganize and join the Baptist Association. It will be known as the Seventh Baptist Church with Rev. J. Dermitt of Sewickley called as pastor.
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Messiah Church
Scully
The
Baptist Association
Seventh Baptist Church
J. Dermitt
Sewickley
Auction Kale Dry Goods Stock Auction Announcement
Bankrupt stock of dry goods and gentlemens furnishing goods offered Monday July 15 at 2 PM and daily thereafter until sold. Agent A WiiSta AmMs located 155 Federal Street.
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WiiSta AmMs
Federal Street
A. C. Willliams
Judges Weigh Petition to Add 250 Retail Saloons
Judges Ewing and Magee faced a petition from 100 retailers and attorneys for revoking Judge White’s list and adding 250 or more retail liquor licenses. The counsel argued for revising the retail list, while Judge Ewing questioned workload and jurisdiction for Common Pleas No 2.
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Ewing and
Magee
Ewing
Common Pleas Court
John 8. Robb
C. F. McKenna
Josiah Cohen
C. C. Montooth
8. Berg
Thomas Delaney
B. Gallisath
Wm. Ruckeisen
Rowle
White
Robb
Supreme Court
Cohen
McKenna
Judges of Common Pleas No. 1
Mar shelled Cash Grocer Statement Promises 20 Percent Savings
An advertisement from Marshell, a cash grocery operator at 79 and 61 Ohio Street, corner Sandusky and Allegheny, argues labor costs and wages of 14 cents per hour, defends American citizenship rhetoric, and touts cash discounts with 20 percent savings on orders within 200 miles. It invites readers to mail orders, promises price lists, and highlights large Western Pennsylvania trade.
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Andy
Amalgamated Association
Pennsylvania
Marshell
Ohio St
Cor
Sandusky
Allegheny
Auction Sale Announcement by A C Williams
Auction sale of the contents on Monday the fifteenth at 2 PM and continuing each week until sold. A C Williams, Agent, 155 Federal Street.
Kaufmanns Flannel Shirt Sale Showcases Many Styles
A lively notice promotes Kaufmanns offering ten variations while rivals show fewer and hints at a large selection overall. The sale emphasizes substantial savings on flannel shirts with a manufacturs’ sale at Busy Bar Hive corner Sixth and Liberty.
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Kaufmanns
Arranging for Your Picnic
A friendly reminder to include Marvin's superior ginger snaps in the picnic lunch basket. The article praises their delightful taste and emphasizes keeping them airtight for best freshness.
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Marvin
Tie Root to Your Handkerchief They Must Go All Summer Goods
Retail ad notes summer goods sold at cost and below. Busy Box Hive at Sixth and Liberty promotes discounts on a wide range of items moderated by a price ceiling, encouraging shoppers to visit for bargain buys.
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Kaufmanns
Kerr Coor
Bez
Car
Sixth
Liberty
Excursion to Atlantic City and assorted ads
Take the B and O Railroad trip to Atlantic City next Thursday July 18 for 10 dollars round trip fares are valid ten days with Washington return. Trains depart 8 A M and 9 20 P M from the depot. Reserve parlor and sleeping car accommodations at once. Also ads for cabinet photos cigars corsets underwear parasols and other goods with prices and store details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Washington
Government architect’s wiring contract cited for Buffalo building
The Government architect of the United States building at Buffalo closed a contract with Marr Construction Company for elaborate wiring to incandescent light. The same firm wires public buildings in Ing, Pa. and Albany, N Y. It is wiring theatres including Daly's and the Casino in New York City, the Syracuse Opera House and others. The company is also wiring the city of London project.
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Uae
United States
Buffalo
Daly's
Casino and Palmer’s
New York City
Syracuse Opera House
Harris’ Academy of Music
Baltimore
Evansville Opera House
Buffalo Opera House
London
Local fabrics and dresses sale notice
Dark Ground Domestic Challis and all wool Challis offered with choice effects. White Ground Challis at 6 cents and up. Zephyr Ginghams and Gingham prints sold by yard. New Ginghams at 10 and 11 cents. Wide ted Cottons in dark ground designs. Low prices on Fancy Dress Goods and Silk Goods. Children's White Suits and Wash Dresses reduced.
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Sam Wallneict
John Mills
Cess
Twenty-ninth
Thirty-third Street Union
Carnegie Firms
Munhall Station
Mill Yard
Andrew Carnegie
Stenger
Indianapolis
Hugh O'Donnell
Dorner and Geisler
Cumberland
Munhall
Myers
L &8
W. J. Towson
Slate Roosers’ Union
H. L. Devan
Slate and Tile Workers’ Union
Thomas Skelly
Hugh D. McGaw
Whce J. Heen
Tenate
American Federation of Labor
Carnegie Firm
Pittsburgers
Flotel Anderson
Wich
Father Moll
Qarist
Hoboken
Italy
Pont. Max
An. X
Leo XIII
Pontiface Maximus
Lenart
B. M. Harwa
Pean Street
Union Pacific A
Upcil Bluffs
Kansas 1
Delorado Springs
Wyo
Og- Salt Lake City
Utah
Montana
Idaho
Neisco
Los Angeles
Cabints
Tacoma
Seattle
Comeecarly
Kaufmann
Cash Grocer
Sixth and Liberty
Aufrecht
Mette
Havana
Key West
G. W. Schmidt
Fifth Ave
P. M
Pennsylvania R. R
Pitcairn's
Wood Street
I Mooh
Assam Tea Co
Liberty Ave
Pitt
Electric Light Company
Pittsburger
England
Brazil
New York
Edison
India
Nest
California
G. Eisenbeis
Jes
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