Call for washrooms in factories sparks city debate
A Pittsburgh reader urges employers to provide washrooms and dressing rooms for workers to change and clean up after shifts. A Dispatch reporter canvassed Etna Street foundries like McIntosh Hemphill Schoenberger Speer Howe Brown, noting no sinks, towels, soap, or lockers and workers washing only in barrels or the van.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulder
Twelfth Ward
Drs- Patch
Pittsburg
Etna Street
Schoenberger, Speer & Co
Spee
Schoenberger S Speer’s
Howe, Brown & Co
Dirty Workroom Explains Wash Facilities for Inmates
A shop keeper guides an inquirer through a corner of the shop showing buckets towels soap and water for washing. He points to a barrel of water and a bath area while noting no closets or changing spaces for the men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McIntosh, Hemphill & Co
Etns Street
DisPatch
the Inquirer
Hemphill
Industries urged to provide changing rooms for workers
Article notes Westinghouse Air Brake Company in Allegheny lacks proper changing rooms for daily attire, offering only a wash trough. Workers cite fear of dirtying ladies’ dresses on streetcars and urge employers to provide lockers or designated spaces, citing better examples at Pittsburg Locomotive Works while De Haven & Co. report low uptake in such facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse Air Brake Company
Robinson Street
Allegheny
Pittsburg Locomotive Works
Pitwbury
de Haven & Co
Wash rooms urged for factory workers on Southside
Southside manufacturers and workers debate adding separate wash and toilet facilities in factories. Harry Oliver of Oliver Iron and Steel supports the plan, while initial attempts at supplying rooms at Oliver Bros. wire works faced messiness and noncompliance. A George A. Macbeth & Co. official notes prior struggles with basic factory conditions, but a rally of glass workers and mill-men backs the reform as a needed improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Bros’ Wire Works
Harry Oliver
Oliver Iron and Steel Company
Oliver Bros
Rele
George A. Macbeth & Co
City Farm Sale Bids Fall Short of Half Million Goal
Bids opened for the sale of Pittsburgh's 149 acre City Farm in Homestead produced the highest offer of $432 547 from M J Baird of Black & Baird per acre 2903. An array of bids followed but none matched the hoped for 600 000 or more. Mayor Gourley Controller Morrow and Chief Elliot attended as witnesses with plans to tour proposed sites before action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Baird
Black & Baird
Elliot
Department of Charities
Gourley
Bigelow
Morrow
Board of Poor Guardians
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Carnegie
Joshua Rhodes
Pennsylvania Taube Works
J. Baird
Coun
Iited
H. S.A. Wart
John T. Hoey
Yonghiogheny River
John W. Kenlon
Ramsey
Monongahela River
Board of Awards
City
Homestead
Carnegie Mills
Baltimore and Ohio
Monongahela
Gourie
Baird
Hiss
Cit
John & Lambie
James
Carnegie, Phipps &Co
Allegheny River
Ohio
Youghiogheny
Browns
Competing rail routes spark city growth debate
In a discussion on industrial sites, advocates push for a location along the Ohio or Allegheny waters to attract manufacturers. They argue the Farm area is fragile and may be displaced, noting water quality and railroad ownership as factors. A preference for Allegheny access is stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Allegheny
Jess
Rush Hospital Approach to Tuberculosis Receives Endorsement
Doctors from Rush Hospital Philadelphia and Pittsburgh urge establishing a consumptives hospital. They cite German and English results, propose oxygen cabinets and open air rest, with beef eggs and milk for nutrition, predicting lower mortality from TB.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush Hospital
Pittebarg
Rush Consumptive Hospital
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
C. Wylie
Germany
England
Rusa
J.C. Burgher
Soldier Boys Home From Mt Gretna Camp
The Fourteenth and Eighteenth Regiments and Battery B returned home to Johnstown after camping at Mt Gretna. The units arrived in Pittsburg after a 12 hour journey stalled by a heavy train. a dress parade was canceled due to a rail strike. Ex-Quartermaster Patterson continues a dispute with Colonel Parchmont, presented to Governor Beaver who gave no action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Gretna
Pittsburg
Third Brigade
Johnstown
Quartermaster Patterson
Fourteenth
Colonel Parchmont
Beaver
Cable Break Halts Central Traction Line Traffic
A cable parted near Kirkpatrick Street around 5 20 last evening stopping the Central Traction line. Crews began splicing the broken ends to restore service, with a new cable ordered and expected Monday. Cars were left along the line as repairs proceed and service is hoped to resume by morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Traction
Central Traction Road
Kirkpatrick Street
Altoona
Colonel Bayne in Pittsburg on Private Business
Colonel Thomas M. Bayne arrived in Pittsburg on the Washington train from last night. He said he was in the city yesterday on private business and declined to discuss politics beyond predicting Colonel Stone’s nomination in the Twenty-third District. He noted no GOP opposition to Delamater and hinted at party support from Magee and allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pittsburg
Thomas M. Bayne
Stone
Delamater
Don Cameron
Pattison
Sr. Magee
Fight on Penn Avenue Ends with Arrest at Twelfth Ward
A lively street fight on Penn avenue at Twelfth street last night drew officers as two large men clashed near 10 30. One man escaped while the other resisted officers and was finally collared after a desperate struggle and placed in patrol wagon No 3. The arrested man gave the name Oscar Volkner at the Twelfth ward station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Penn Avenue
Twelfth Street
Twelfth Ward
Oscar Volkner
Gallinger’s ad promotes wide gun selection on Penn Avenue
An abbreviated notice advertises Gallinger’s store locations at 1100 and 106 Penn Avenue offering a large variety of firearms and related goods. The message emphasizes availability of many guns and accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallinger’s
Penn
Labor Day Parade Planned by Pittsburgh Builders
The Building Trades Council in Pittsburgh outlined plans for a Labor Day parade on September 1 to showcase trades and unity among unions. Invitations will be sent to all Allegheny county organizations and a Great Western Band may lead the march with wide participation from Knights of Labor and AFL bodies. Railroad excursion rates and out of town invitations will be issued to ensure a strong turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Building Trades Council
Smithfield Street
Allegheny County
Knights of Labor
American Federation of Labor
Pittsburg
Workman Evans
Trades Council
Keights of Labor
Carrick
Evans
Knights
Central Trades Council
Central Trades Council Deliberates McGaw Case
At a meeting chaired by President Stuart the council discussed Homer L. McGaw and the Musical Union affair. John Beck joined as Brewers' Union No. 27 delegate while committee progress stalled awaiting statements from several parties, some abroad, with no meeting dates fixed and a proposed five member arbitration board tabled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Trades Council
McGaw
Musical Union
Stuart
John Beck
Brewers’ Union No. 27
Homer L. McGaw
Europe
J. McGaw
Ag Cnt
Musical Unio
Indignant District Master Workman Defends Powderly
A Pittsburg Knights of Labor district official declares strong support for Terrence Powderly and denounces a newspaper article he says misrepresented facts. He vows to vote for Powderly if he runs, and to act according to member wishes. He accuses a source of stirring discord within the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Labor
Terrence Powderly
Pittsburg
Powder
Northrop’s men plan cooperative ceiling work shop
Northrop's men on the Southside aim to form a cooperative shop as a union dispute grows. They note workers laid off by the firm were ceiling hands, not regular tinters as defined by the Timers' Union, and fear the firm could hire boys to replace them. The focus is on doing ceiling work themselves through a cooperative setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Northrop
Mesers
Southside
No. 12
Timers’ Union
Homestead Beneficial Society Organizers Credit Fight
Mr Hugh ODonnell of Homestead urges that those who helped form the Homestead Beneficial Society receive sole credit for the work. His name appears among the organisers, but the text suggests he assisted in other ways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Homestead Beneficial Society
Hugh O’donnell
Homestead
Beneficial Society
Monument to William Malte Erected in Scottdale on Labor Day
A monument will be unveiled in Scottdale on Labor Day September 1 to honor William Mullen a popular labor leader who died over a year ago. He led the 1886 coke strike and is buried in the Catholic cemetery. The erection committee includes Wise Kerfoot Keegan and Parker. A large demonstration is planned at the cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottdale
William Mullen
Messrs
Wise
Kerfoot
Keegan
Parker
Italians Fill Striker Roles at Smithton
The Waverly Coke Company in Smithton hires 30 Italian workers to replace striking locals who returned to Jefferson fields after a brief shift. The three and a half month strike continues with workers confident of victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly Coke Company
Smithton
Jefferson Fields
Industrial Items and Labor News from the Wilkins Jones & Lavag Plant
Notes indicate a wire mill addition to Wilkins Jones & Lavag BLIN works. Window Glass Workers' Association plans a Southside business block for expanded officials quarters. No. 72 Southside Painters' Union may move Labor Day picnic to favor parade attendance. A committee from D.A.B. KE of L. weighs a Labor Day picnic and district reunion under district auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkins Jones & Lavag Blin's
Window Gills Workers’ Association
Southside Painters’ Union
Laura Powell
Ll. N. Ross
H. F. Dempsey
D. A.3
Ambulance Echoes On Penn Avenue As Accidents Mount
A string of injuries from the city area includes Thomas Morgan struck by a cable car on the Citizens Traction line near Sixteenth Street. John Miesinger falls from a scaffold fracturing a leg and injuring the head. Thomas Colley breaks his left elbow during a fall from a roof on Moultrie Street. Edward Mooney, painter, suffers a broken shoulder blade and internal injuries on a Sixteenth Ward roof. An Sligo mill worker injures internally and breaks an arm loading bar iron. Henry Voermann crushed hand at Singer Nimick Co. mill. Albert Fraizer sustains a badly crushed right hand at Glenwood while coupling cars. Edward Woods, a liveryman, thrown from a mustang after Homewood Park races but unharmed beyond shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue
Thomas Morgan
Citizens’ Traction
Sixteenth Street
John Miesinger
Nixon Street
Allegheny
Thomas Colley
Second Avenue
Moultrie Street
Edward Mooney
Sixteenth Ward
Jane Avenue
Sligo
Southside
Henry Voermann
Singer, Nimick & Co
West End
Albert Fraizer
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Mercy Hospital
Glenwood
Homewood Park
Edward Woods
Oakland
Governor Pattison to Visit for Club Reception
The Randall Club announced Governor Pattison will attend next Wednesday with a escort from Philadelphia Tuesday night. He will host a public reception from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 432 Duquesne Way with ex Lieutenant Governor Black and Governor Campbell of Ohio also present. Over 2,000 invitations were issued, followed by carriage escorts to Silver Lake Grove for further festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall Club
Pattison
Philadelphia
Duquesne Way
Black
Campbell
Ohio
Silver Lake Grove
Miniature Beer Garden Raided In Twenty-Eighth Ward
A crowd of young men operated a makeshift beer garden at a lumber pile near South Third Street. Neighbors complained of poor concerts and nuisance. Lieutenant Booker led a raid with officers. John A. Fenton Edward Avel and James Gibson were captured and taken to the Twenty-Eighth Ward station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booker
John A. Fenton
Edward Avel
James Gibson
Twenty-eighth Ward
Mother and son arrested for disorderly conduct in Allegheny
Mrs. Caroline Boss of Vinial Street Allegheny and her 8 year old son Christian Boss were arrested by Officer Shotta and placed in the lockup for disorderly conduct. The mother said she punished her son who she calls a wayward youth. The chief heard details before the boy was locked up at the mother’s request. She asked Morgantown for confinement as he is incorrigible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Boss
Vinial Street
Allegheny
Christian Boss
Shotta
Waae
Murphy
Morgansa
The Cable Car Brush Guard Debate
Patrick P. Daodon, inventor, announced a rattan pilot guard for cable cars to be tested by the Citizens' Traction Company. Mr. Bugg plans to fit a sample guard on a car once the pilot is ready, with production to begin immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Traction Company
Disratch
Patrick P. Daodon
Central Hotel
Bugg
Not the Rast Red Melaughlin
Friends of Special Officer James Mc Laughlin of the Second police district publish a clarification that he is not the officer who got into trouble on Logan street, arresting two girls. The note mentions Lawrenceville and the East End in downtown, correcting a mistaken identity from Wednesday events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McLaughlin
Lawrenceville
East End
Logan Street
Derelict Not Dead A Railroad Plan Draws Comment
Prominent railroad figure and Superintendent Pitcairn question the value of reopening the South Penn line. Critics call the venture a blackmail scheme, while stockholders differ on benefits to Pittsburgh and trade. Pitcairn says he has no information and doubts the project helps the district.
Wilkinsburg Division Over Penn Avenue Tunnel Plan
A heated debate in Wilkinsburg centers on tunneling the Pennsylvania Railroad at Penn avenue. The 19 foot tunnel would aid the Duquesne Traction Co but risks property damage and higher borough taxes up to 19 mills. residents are split and may require a full vote rather than council decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkinsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Penn Avenue
Duquesne Traction Company
Peerty
Tunnel
Satij Tuonel
Hurley detained after disruption at Exposition Park game
James Hurley ran onto the ball field yesterday at Exposition Park, provoking Captain Tell who protested his disorderly conduct. He was sent to the lockup on the charge. The item also mentions an Atlantic City excursion next Thursday July 31 via the B&O Railroad with round trip tickets valid for ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hurley
Exposition Park
Tell
Hurley
Atlantic City
Washington, D. C
More
Philadelphia
Hata
Gio
Progress Gas Heaters and Stores Advertised as Economical
Progress Gas Heaters for warming houses and progress gas stores for laundries are touted as the most economical gas savers in the market. Call for furs on James C Thompson, 640 Liberty Avenue. Also listings for India silks and dress trimmings with discounts, Angostura Bitters touted for digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Thompson
Liberty Avenue
War on grocers wagons sparks Central station clash
Inspector McAleese recounts arrest of a 19 year old youth who argued against wagon seizures. The altercation ended with a $10 payment after threats of arrest, as the officer noted the clash over wagon notices at Central station.
Midsummer Bargains at Children's Dress Sale
Readable sale notes list children's made under wash dresses at old prices. Ladies blazers in white and black stripe flannel offered at discounted prices. Various fabrics and garments including challies and Charlie items reduced, with prices noted from 25c to 4c per item.
Fruits Offered At Reduced Prices In Beare Region
Advertiser notes fruits available in the Beare area with limited varieties still in stock. Prices are said to be about one half the usual rate, inviting buyers to send for the larger quantity at these reduced prices.
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Marshall’s Foundry
Diamond Street
Big Titby
Southside Opinions
Soldier Boys Home
Bayne
Coke Region
MR. Evans
Faleo
Tion
William Malte
Governor Pattison
South Penn
Pitcairn
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Vanderbilts
B. F. Jones
Herbert Hostetter
E. M. Ferguson
Mark W. Watson
John W. Chalfant
Mr. Chalfant
Pennsylvania
Robert Pitcairn
Tax Dispatch
South Peon Road
South Penn Road
Progress Gas
Godile
Buixixe
Ein
McAleese
Central Station
Inspector McAleese
Moquette
Brussels and Ingram Car
Edward
Groetzinger's
Choice
Stinch Charlies
Henrietta
India
Siks
Suraba
Market Street
Marshell
Sirocco Tea
Mazawattee Tea
Ceylon
Ohio Street
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