Apprenticeship Reform Sparks Heated Convention Debate
The convention wrestles with labor apprenticeship plans to fix blower shortages. Proposals include raising apprentice intake to 14 for certain trades and expanding the trainee pool to include green hands with housing of home workmen. President Campbell supports boosting apprentices and cross training to balance supply and demand amid foreign-dominated blower ranks. The debate risks stalling the convention as factions split over scope and pace of reform.
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Tmen
England
France
Belgium
Germany
Campbell
J. Il
Homer Ae Soc
L. A
Assembly
Knights of Labor
Flint Workers Rally for Contract Labor Law Reform in Bellaire
At a Bellaire convention the Flint class workers backed a strong resolution condemning contract labor and calling for stricter enforcement. The group approved a preamble favoring higher wages and urged executive action with national officers to pressure the Treasury. Debate continued on officer salary cuts and opalescent wave moves, with potential wage gains of over ten percent pending final convention approval.
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Flints
Bellaire
Shade
Iron Mold
Flint
Secretary of the Treasury
Jockinger
White Milla
Consolidation Talks Lead to Joint Convention Plans
A telegram from Atlantic City reports green bottle blowers and onion workers debating consolidation of two districts. Delegates plan a joint convention later this year while denouncing labor practices and endorsing a committee report to unite the groups under a single organization.
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Atlantic City
Green Bettle Blowers
Jeint
Alton
LaSalle
James
United 7
D. 4 Meeting Opens Important K of L Session
The third quarterly meeting of District A 3, K of L, opens today in a diminished convention size due to lower membership. Key orders include electing a delegate to the General Assembly in Atlanta next fall. Master Workman Ross and Worthy Foreman C A Williams lead two candidates in a likely bitter contest. Three locals met last night with Ross addressing members and officers being reinstalled for six months.
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D. A
K. of L
Atlanta
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Ross
C. A. Williams
Annual Meeting of Window Glass Makers Faces Wage Debate
Secretary William Loeffler traveled to New York for the Window Glass Manufacturers Association annual meeting. Officers may be re elected as the trade shows fair conditions but faces potential wage talks. Loeffler doubts wage increases and believes workers might accept reductions to resume operations.
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New Jersey
Maryland
New York
Pennsylvania
Estern
Pittsbore Jeannette
Scapnatte
Pittsburg
Chambers & McKee
WeEneas
L. A. 300
Universal Federation of Labor
L. A. 100
L. A. 29
L. A
Pantie
Perinseen
Vitteborg
William Loeffler
Window Glass Manufacturers’ Association
The Hungarian's Funeral Draws 3000 Homestead Strikers
A special ten-car train carried John Elker's funeral party from Homestead to Staddeck Cemetery after his death on the Pittsburg Virginia and Charleston line. Elker, a member of the Amalgamated Association, was active in the Homestead labor disputes.
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Pittsburg
McKeesport
Youghingheny
John Elker
Pittsburg, Virginia
Charleston
Elker
Amalgamated Association
Homestead Mill
Veraln
Staddeck
Homestead Mill to Run on Double Turn Friday
Chairman Abbott of Carnegie Phipps Co said the Homestead mill would operate on a double turn this Friday. He stated there is nothing in the world to mar the late settlement and that the matter has been settled.
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Homestead
Abbott
Carnegie, Phipps &Co
Ex Secretary Hotsford Named Secretary Treasurer
E. P. Botsford former secretary of a dissolved coke syndicate and former manager for the Lassenrings has been appointed secretary and treasurer of the Shenandoah Furnace Company of Roanoke Virginia. The appointment was made after representation by Spintig and Bonne Company.
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E. P. Botsford
Coke Syndicate
Lassenrings
Shenandoah Furnace Company
Roanoke
Bonne Company
Two Firms Sign Amalgamated Association Scale
Two firms join the Amalgamated Association scale. Jennings Beale & Co a sheet iron firm at Leechburg signed. Nimick & Co signed for their unit at Clinton formerly operated by Bennet & Co.
Iron molders to discuss by law change at meeting
A 1080 K. of L. local group planned a meeting last night to consider a by law change including a benefit clause. Routine business and law matters were on the agenda at 10 o'clock as noted by Mr. Ross in the report.
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D. A. 1080 K
Rossees
Elk Reunion Opens Amid Sylvan Decor at Old City Hall
The Elks national reunion opens in Pittsburg with an elaborate forest theme at Old City Hall. Scenic art by Johnson and a 30 man Pittsburg Orchestra frame the proceedings as delegates arrive late, discuss secret work, passwords, and dues while interest and energy remain high.
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Elka
Old City Hall
Lodge of Elks
Benevolent Protective Order of Elka
Johnson
Academy
M. B. Lemon
McClellan
Pittsby No. UU
Elks
Henry G. Perry
Elks Parade Draws Thousands For Reunion Events
Youncstrows Lodge with 130 members arrives this morning while Columbus Lodge brings 40 Elks. About 1200 Elks are expected in a 2:00 PM parade. General Josefa Drer of the War Department visits with the 16 Washington Elks. Annual business meetings fail to draw the rank and file.
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Youncstrows Lodge
Alles A. Mrens
Columbus Lodge
Gexeeral Josefa Drer
War Department
Washington Elks
Alleged Breckmailers Arrested After Ulterior Demands
Two colored men allegedly ran a intimidation scheme in Allegheny charging for alleged violations then withdrawing informations after payment. Victims included a liquor dealer who paid 30 dollars to avoid trouble and others forced to surrender money. Warrants issued by Alderman Cassidanst Isaac Brown and Charles Mc Clure. Detective John R. Murphy arrested them. they will be turned over today.
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Cassidanst Isaac Brown
Charles McClure
Sandusky Street
Firstalley
John R. Murphy
Allegheny
Allegheny High School awards furnishing contracts
The Allegheny High School Committee awarded the furnishing contract for the new building. Dunnell's desks and chairs with two patterns were chosen for $825. Twelve self winding clocks similar to Court House clocks were contracted at $35 each.
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Allegheny High School Committee
Dunnell
Court House
Rieseck
Board of Control
Landlord Objects to Tenant in Destruction Case
J. Cox of the Seventeenth ward testified that James Acor rented a house on Forty fourth street. Acor allegedly used a hatchet to damage walls window sills furniture and remaining contents in the dwelling. The incident was described as malicious mischief arising from pure malice.
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J. Cox
Seventeenth Ward
James Acor
Forty-fourth Street
Cox
Acor
Sam Jones Held After Soho Assault in Nightclub Fracas
Samuel Jones was brought before Alderman Burns for aggravated assault and battery after an incident on Second Avenue in Soho. He allegedly knocked his rival senseless in a melee at a Soho venue and remains jailed pending a hearing.
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Samuel Jones
Burns
Jon Jenlouay
Second Avenue
Soho
Jones
Southside Hospital completes its legal organization
Directors announce the institution is fully formed with charter to be presented to the court for oval selection. Excursion tickets on sale for Union Pacific routes from Council Bluffs to Ogden Salt Lake City and other western points, with trips scheduled August 1 and 17.
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Colorado and Pacific Conant
Union Pacific Railroad
Council Bluffs
Phven
Kansas City
Euepeen Wryo
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Atabelena
Butte
Mont
Tacoma
Seattle
Washington Territory
Pituwburg
Cables Completed on Citizens' Traction Line Tests Shown
Overhead cables on the Citizens' Traction line have been laid and tested, improving service. New runs from power house to East Liberty and to the city depot on Penn avenue show smoother operation with fewer curves, supporting an expected nine million passengers annually.
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Citizens
Power House
East Liberty
Penn Avenue
Tug Dispatch
Butler Street
City Depot
Sixth Street
Bagatelle
Oakland
Pittsburg
East Li
Liberty de Os Sear Tae
Allegheny Rebuffs Pure Water by Driven Well Plan
A special Allegheny Water Committee discussed the National Water Supply Company proposal from Cincinnati to supply pure water via a driven well system. Officials noted Allegheny uses 21 million gallons daily while the plan offered 3 million, prompting a referral to a new committee. The superintendent suggested river-based supply and an influent pipe above sewers and factories along the Allegheny river to address fecal concerns.
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Allegheny Water Committee
National Water Supply Company
Cincinnati
Allegheny
Armstrong, Ince
Allegheny City May Seek Electric Illumination
Allegheny Gas Committee debated an ordinance to light the city by electricity. Proposals included private consumer supply, mast-arm versus towers, and plant erection on bidder grounds, with voting altering the contract terms and authority to the Controller.
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Allegheny Gas Committee
Kennerly
Snaman
Kennedy
Hunter
Young thief fails in grocery store robbery attempt
A boy tried to rob Mrs. Mary Stitzer's grocery at 2725 Penn Avenue by smashing a money drawer with a weight. Stitzer briefly left the shop, the thief reentered but found no money and fled before capture.
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Mary Stitzer
Penn Avenue
Accident at Koes Grove Picnic Endangers Livery Team
John Seifert a liveryman of Allegheny yesterday drove toward a picnic at Koes Grove when a frightened horse ran off an embankment after a passing train. The Burma van overturned but Seifert and his two young daughters escaped serious injury though they were hurt to some extent.
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John Seifert
Allegheny
Koes Grove
Petro Ptetee Gray Agrine
Rock blasting on Sumner street causes blast concussion
Neighbors on Sumner street and Wylie avenue reported a terrific concussion from rock blasting as crews work to grade the street. Rocks flew and brick buildings were damaged but no workers were hurt. The full extent of damage was not determinable.
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Sumner Street
Wylie Avenue
Mercy Hospital Seeks Aid for Johnstown Refugees
Mercy Hospital managers complain of poor support from the Pittsburg Relief Committee over Johnstown refugees. They claim frontline care earned relief funds as two patients died and ongoing treatment strained the institution. The hospital asserts entitlement to help amid financial distress and sectarian funding disputes.
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Mercy Hospital
Pittsburg
Johnstown
Rero
Contest for Chief of Allegheny Fire Department Narrows
The race to fill the late Chief James E. Crow’s post has narrowed to four candidates with two from the fire department and two outsiders. John Hunter, brother of Common Council Chairman James Hunter, retires citing conflicts with duties. Remaining contenders include Peter Schatzman, Grant Engine Company foreman. Robert Jones, Assistant Chief. William Paul Jr.. and Samuel B. Cluley as election approaches.
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James E. Crow
Allegheny Fire Department
Fire Department
John Hunter
James Hunter
Common Council
Hunter
Friendship Company
Cornelis
Ciny
Peter Schatzman
Grant Engine Company
Robert Jones
William Paul, Jr
Samuel B.cluley
Eleces Dextree
Coune
Band of Robbers Gang Ages 10 to M Roams Allegheny
A youthful gang of 10 to M year old boys has formed a robbery ring with a shed on North Diamond street Allegheny used as headquarters. They have stolen from Thomas Atkinson's cigar store on Federal street and other shops, taking tobacco cigars and goods. The gang leader or organizers include Wilkes Robinson Elmer Melvin and Seamus Weber. The accused admit involvement but claim others are implicated and will be held for hearing today.
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North Diamond Street
Allegheny
Orn Oor Wilkes Robinson
Elmer Melvin
Weber
Paige
Ground Broken for Pleasant Valley Street Car Line
Ground breaking for the Pleasant Valley and Federal Street electric road occurred yesternight at the corner of a avenue and Federal street. About 153 men will soon be employed, with work pushed rapidly after delays caused by the Johnstown disaster are now overcome.
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Federal Street
Avenue
Wilaarothe
Johnstown
Birmingham Road
R. Patrick
Mingham Street Car Company
James Donnel
N. Holmes & Son
Birmingham Street
Donnel
Jug
Vereen
Thas
Tee Beltzhoover
Torday
H. McKee
James A. Chambers
Murray Verner
Casiners
Philadelphia
Elkins-Widener
Manongabene Bridge Company
Smithfeld Street Bridge
Smithfield Street Bridge Company
Seventh Ward Resident Informs of Tragic Train Accident
James Riddell of the Seventh ward received a telegram from University Hospital Philadelphia stating his brother in law William ae was run over by a train near or and seriously injured. No details on age or condition. Riddell is a carpenter and a well known resident of Federal Street. He had recently taken a short pleasure trip.
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Germany
Catmain
Steiger’s
Lalle
Wis
Cole Springs
de Steiger
J. P. McCord
Pittsburg
Perry
Edward Larkin
Omaha
Neb
Ile - Qualin
Quinlin
Bureau of Health
Owen McMahon
Bradford
Cannonsburg
Washington County
Mercy Hospital
Feng
McMahon
Smallsie Ion
Landless
Yey
Uae
McUouchees
Thempece
State Board of Health
James Riddell
Seventh Ward
University Hospital
Philadelphia
William Ae
Carpenter
Applicants Scramble to Present Case on Liquor License
Applicants for a retail liquor license move to present their case by Saturday. One candidate claimed Judge White was misled by unnamed parties, linking this to the incongruity in license grant timing in May.
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Judge White
Juvenile Arrest Sparks Market House Outburst
Ten year old Jimmie Lewis was arrested at the market house last evening for stealing frust. As officers placed him in the patrol wagon he turned and taunted the police, threatening to have the force discharged for arresting him.
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Jimmie Lewis
Oa Me
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