Vesuvius Iron Works circular on wage scales clashes with Amalgamated
Moorhead & Co at Sharpsburg Westenbeyt publish a wage circular to their Vesuvius Iron Works employees showing a table of recent pay by trade and urging replies by to avert a unionized plate mill strike. The firm seeks to adopt Amalgamated Association scales but refuses concessions. the union warns a strike benefits gap may occur without a signed scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milliae Nieien
el Berest
Todet
Amalgamated Association
Piate
Tak
Agia
Sioning
Uist
Deveun
Fim
Monkad
Moerteat
Lewis
Sucey
Billi
Sheshan
First District
Weihe
Moorhead
Mr. Weine
Association
President Weihe Tours Eastern Mills Amid Labor Disputes
President Weihe of the Amalgamated Association begins a week long tour of eastern mills including Logan Steelton and Pencoyd Elmyra and Catasangua to observe trouble spots. He notes imports of foreign tin plate workers may be unnecessary and says the Advisory Committee will meet in Pittsburg in August to address wage questions and potential settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welhe
Amalgamated Association
Logan
Steelton
Pencoyd
Elmyra
Catasangua
Wethe
Owens
Ury Department
Weihe
Eee
P. H. McEvey
Pittsburg
Mills
Puddiers
Weibe
Tenth Annual Report of General Secretary P J McGuire
P J McGuire of the Brotherhood of Carpenters presents the tenth annual report. Membership led by Pennsylvania, New York, and Ohio. Wages rise to $200-$300 daily. ten-year gain. City work eight hours, nine hours in 331 cities. Ten-year outlay $156,250 for benefits. $472 this year. Foresee prolonged strikes and lockouts, urging conference first, strikes as last resort. General fund balance around $3,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. McGuire
The
Brotherhood of Carpenters
Pennsylvania
New York
Ohio
Mte
McGuire
Mepotiatin
Poe
Renewing the Boycott by D A 3 K of L Executive Board
The Executive Board reaffirmed its action against Marvin & Co despite a local labor newspaper labeling it union aligned. They accuse L T Yoder of acting as a go between to publicize the firm and warn organized labor to monitor Youder’s goods as well as Marvin & Co. A Beaver Valley complaint prompted the adjourned reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of L
Marvin & Co
Omer
L. T. Yoder
Youder
Dempsey
Beaver Valley
Independent Glass Workers Spurn Federation Ties
John B Campbell a Green Glass Blowers delegate says the organization will remain independent and not affiliate with the American Federation or the American Flint Glass Workers Union. He notes many non union blowers avoid Knights while prospects for vetting rise. The convention declares a future independent labor path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Campbell
Green Glass Blowers
American Federation
Flints
Knights of Labor
Campbell
Knights
American Federation of Tabor
American Flint Glass Workers’ Union
Conference on First Bottle Scale Opens
Committees representing manufacturers and the AFGWA met in session all day. No definite agreement reached and it is likely the rest of the week will be spent on different scales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Duquesne Striker Arrested for Assault at Steel Works
Thomas Jones a Duquesne striker was arrested a few days ago on assault charges against a coworker at Allegheny Steel Works. Alderman McMaster committed him to jail for trial at court yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jones
Duquesne
Bossens
Alle Fg Scie
Tner Steel Works
Alderman McMaster
City Stone Cutters Hold Secret Meeting
Boss stone cutters met yesterday morning on Seventh Avenue. The group was secretive and refused to disclose any actions or outcomes from the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Avenue
Orr Bros Win Sewer Contract in New Castle
Orr Bros awarded a four year contract to build a $1100 sewer in New Castle. Manchester cars arrive and road work will begin in a few weeks. A race of gs triggers Black Diamond and Carnegie Bros mills running half time. Arctic Ice Company of Allegheny secures charter to manufacture artificial ice with $300000 capital. Jocala reporters form an association to promote the craft regardless of wage issues. A charter is sought from the International Sypogreamical Union. officers elected last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orr Bros
New Castle
Manchester
Black Diamond
Tnsernational Sypogreamical Union
Lawsuit Over Defamation In License Court Case
Mrs Pfeil sues Francis Kohen for $10000 damages claiming false statements about her character were published to gain a license. Attorneys Merron and Robb allege privileged letters and prepared copies show deliberate defamation ahead of license proceedings. If successful the case could curb anonymous slander and reshape license opposition tactics in Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Merron
John
Robb, Sr
Johanna Pfeil
Allegheny
Francis P. Kohen
Common Pleas Court No. 1
Stowan
Pierl
B. C. Chisty
Pfeil
Messrs. Robb
Marron Gay
Marron
Kohen
Hoh- Tan
Casey
Piett
Christy
Detroit encampment train route set by G A R Post 8
At a Detroit club meeting Post 8 G A R chose the Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway as the path to the National Encampment in Detroit. A special train departs Pittsburg at 7 04 Sunday August 2 and returns Detroit at 1 am. Members urged to report with haversacks and no catering stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Club
Pittsburg
Fort Wayne
Fourth Avenue
Two Officers Suspended After Grove Picnic Incident
Inspector Whitehouse of the Second district suspended Officers Joseph Link and James McGaughey after alleging they were on duty at Cemetery Grove Glenwood for a picnic. He accuses one officer of detaining Rose Forman for protection while the other obtained whisky and the pair allegedly forced her to drink and assaulted her. A hearing before Chief Brown will precede criminal prosecutions by an Alderman.
A Miniature Johnstown Two Boys Charged
Patrick and Michael Darby face malicious mischief charges before Alderman Hartman. Jacob Nussbaum testified the youths built a dam on the hollow head of Twenty second street flooding a pond and destroying a garden. They were arrested and held for a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick
Michael Darby
Alderman Hartman
Jacob Nussbaum
John Bradley Club Reorganized In Southside
The John Bradley Republican Club of the Southside reorganized last night. Officers elected: President William C. Geary Vice President John Barrett Secretary David J. McGeary was named to preside over the proceedings. Delegates to the State Convention chosen: David J. McGeary Charles Bubinade and F. K. Gearing with alternates J W. Rublandt Im Zretley and J W Beck. One hundred fifteen members enrolled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bradley Republican Club
Southside
William C. Geary
John A —Rett
David J. McGealanion
David J. McGeary
Charles Bubinade
F. K. Gearing
J W. Rublandt
Im Zretley
J. W .Beck
Couple Arrested Then Wed for License at Court House
Jacob Shook and Catharine L. Thornton were arrested early yesterday morning near Thornton's pit. They consented to the match, were taken to the Court House, and a license was procured before the couple was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Shook
Catharine L. Thornton
Thornton
Judge Barr Seeks Support in Jefferson-Clarion Judge Race
Clarion County Judge W W Barr hopes Jefferson claimants retire in his favor for the upcoming district judiciary race. He notes Democratic backing may form a compromise with rival Jefferson candidates while praising Pattison for president. Local lawyers and Griffey foresee a likely nomination walk for Barr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Barr
Clarion
Jeffers
Indorse
Pattison
W. W. Barr
Wig
Wilson
Seventh Avenue
Jefferson
Isap Pattison
Clarion County Democrata
Rghs
Griffey
A. Jenks
Jefferson County
Corbett
Brookville
Man Arrested for Beating Wife in Nineteenth Ward
William J. Lewis was detained at the Nineteenth ward station after a morning assault on his wife at their Penn and Shady avenues home. Officers Bruce and Maddigan intervened as Lewis fought back, wielding a poker and rolling pin. The injured wife, bleeding and seriously hurt, was later reported to be improving though the case proceeds to a morning hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Lewis
Nineteenth Ward
Yesterdy
Penn and
Shady Avenues
Bruce
Maddigan
Lewis
Hunting Her Husband Kennelbrook Stranded in Pittsburgh
Mrs. Hugh Kennelbrook with five children aged 12 years to 11 months arrived in Pittsburgh seeking her husband, a peddler last heard in Birmingham and Toledo. Since May no contact, she traced him to Pittsburgh via New York and Detroit but has not located him. Inspector McAleese updated, aid arranged through Agent Dean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Detroit
Pittsburg
McAleese
Sue
Dean
A Day for Broken Bones Injuries Reported in Yesterday's Runaway Accidents
The day recorded multiple injuries from mishaps. Ontte Young Orth of Seck's En thrown from a horse and broke a leg. Mrs Campbell of 543 Butler Street fell from a stepladder and broke her right leg. A Penn avenue cable car collided with a wagons bar, no injuries. Frank Sablinski nearly severed an arm from an iron cutter. McFarland was thrown from a buggy on Center avenue and broke an arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lst
OntTe—Young Orth
Seck
CamMrnell
Campbell
Butler Street
Penn Avenue
Park, Bro. & Co
Sablinski
Frank Sablinski
McFarland
Center Avenue
Window Glass Makers Seek Wage Cut At Next Fire
Glass manufacturers demand a reduced scale of wages facing higher costs from gas failures and entanglements. Workers say they welcome a modified rate and expect acceptance without difficulty.
Lake Erie Expands Tracks Toward Youngstown
Superintendent Beach states Lake Erie has opened more miles of track at Shannopin and will soon double track toward Youngstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Erie
Shannopin
Beach
Youngstown
Jail Inmates and Arrests Reported in Local Writs
A string of arrests and hearings are listed including Jerr Mar jailed for watch theft from E H Woods, IsaponE Rosissoy held for embezzling 150 dollars from W M Getty, and Patrick Reardon assaulted by Hexpy Seivert at the Union depot. Other cases include disorderly conduct arrests, battery charges, forcible entry, false pretenses, burglary, and jailbreakes from multiple aldermanic hearings with fines costs and sentences noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerr Mar
E. H. Woods
Isapone Rosissoy
Heiner
W. M. Getty
Hexpy Seivert
Union Depot
Patrick Reardon
Daring river dive ends with one-armed man leaping into Monongahela
Two unknown men on the Panhandle bridge jumped into the Monongahela River yesterday. One man leaped from the railing with one arm raised, then disappeared beneath the water and swam ashore unharmed. His companion also swam to the riverbank. Spectators could not learn their names and believed a wager prompted the stunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela
Robert Fowler
Smithfeld Street
Smithfield Street
Baltimore and Ohio
Post Office Move Delayed At Government Building Site
Architect Pattison reports the lower floor should be ready by September with furniture two months later and a formal opening on October 1. A damaged 12 foot stone platform in the cellar and other delays will postpone side entrances. Smithfield Street work progresses with windows and plastering near completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattison
Avenne
Maine
Smithfield Street
Caught by a Blue Law Case in Allegheny
Mrs. Gertie Hopper, accused as a common scold under a 17th century blue law, was found guilty yesterday by an Allegheny landlord who sought eviction. Facing pressure from neighbors and other tenants, Hopper agreed to move from the house rented by H. B. Frecker after a hearing before Alderman Brinker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertie Hopper
Secord
Allegheny
Reserve Township
East Street
H. B. Frecker
Brinker
Inhuman Southside Woman Charged With Child Cruelty
Superintendent O'Brien of the Humane Society arrested Lawrence Konlowoskie and his wife Julia on neglect and cruelty charges. The couple, living on South Twenty sixth Street, reportedly kept four children aged 15 to 5 in a shed with no walls, and the wife beat the children including the baby who was struck for crying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Brien
The
Humane Society
Lawrence Konlowoskie
Julia
South Twenty-sixth Street
Pole
Robbery report on Mt Washington ends with two held
Barrett Assi an Arab peddler told Southside police he was attacked on Mt Washington and robbed of two watch chains and a meerschaum pipe. Officers arrested Louis Miller and Christopher Kramer who appeared before Alderman Succop and posted bail. Meanwhile crowds gathered at North Highland arenas expecting Mlle Decca to balloon rise, which did not occur due to poor weather. future ascensions were planned for evenings 8 PM to 5 PM across several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrett Assi
Southside Police
Mt. Washington
Patch
Louis Miller
Christopher Kramer
Alderman Succop
East End
City
Allegheny
North Highland Arenas
M'lle Decca
Mrs. Cameron to Stand Trial in Local Court
The case of Mrs. John Cameron nee Duff was postponed to Thursday morning. Inspector McAleese insists the girl must be tried like any other person. In other news a freight wreck blocked West Penn. a theft at Henry Wagner’s store. and a drowning in the Ohio river near Painter’s mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cameron
Duff
Inspector McAleese
Philadelphia Cricket Club
Royal Ten
Conneaut
Powers’ Row
West Penn Road
Versrea
Huntingdon Reformatory
Western Penitentiary
Wu Far
Henry Wagner
Beaver Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Murphy Street
Parstox O'Barry
Patrick Dougherty
Ohio River
Painter's Mill
United Presbyterias
Rain Dampens Western Pennsylvania Congregation Gathering
Report from Rock Point caterany notes rain reduced attendance. A local swindle left Mrs. Williams of 012 Smallman street out $10 after a man claimed his wife was killed in McKeesport. William Glenn, a demented man, escaped a ward station confinement after being taken home by his father. A Board of Charities ticket to Philadelphia was returned yesterday.
Grave Question On Burial Methods Cremation Urged In Pittsburg
The city faces crowded cemeteries as existing plots fill in Methodist, St Michael, Sharon and Forest Grove graveyards. Cremationists push arguments for ash burial with family rose over urns, while sanitarians fear pollution and criminals could hide traces of wrongdoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Olhir Township
Old Methodist Graveyard
St. Michael's
Sharon Presbyterian Church
Coraopolis
Sharon
S J Marys schoolhouse contract awarded in Sharpsburg
The contract for a new S J Marys schoolhouse in Sharpsburg goes to John Mackenstein of Allegheny for 1000 dollars. The 14 by 74 foot building will have 12 rooms on upper floors and a grand fourth floor hall with a tower and clock. Demolition starts Monday August 3 as St Aloysius Society hosts its final event in the old structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S J. Mary's
Sharpsburg
John Mackenstein
Allegheny
Pennsylvania
St. Aloysius Literary Society
Master Bricklayers Rally Philly Men for Friday Work
A rumor said 20 Philadelphia men were hired for Friday. Investigation shows the men were hired by Agent O'Brien at 450 a day. O'Brien claims success in keeping workers brought by bosses from laboring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
O'Brien
King of Smoky Hollow in Custody After Rampage
John Fickley known as the King of Smoky Hollow caused a disturbance near his home area. He allegedly terrorized residents before being arrested and detained at the Twenty eighth Ward station pending a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smoky Hollow
John Fickley
John
Twenty Eighth Ward
Misorderly house raids lead to arrests in city
Henry White arrested for keeping a disorderly house at 135 Cherry alley with his wife Alan also taken into custody. Raids targeted Mrs. McLaughlin at 33 Straw alley where four men were found, and Minnie Montgomery at 30 Straw alley where Fannie Coy was reportedly found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry White
Cherry Alley
Alan
Mrs. Mclaughlin
Straw Alley
Minnie Montgomery
Strawee Alley
Fannie Coy
Rooms for Rent in Diamond Street Factory Building
Light manufacturing tenants invited to view spacious rooms for rent at 75 77 79 Diamond Street. Amenities include power electric light elevator and janitor service, central location and strong business facilities. Various rooms listed with sizes and rates. Open daily 11 to 4 P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond Street
John E
Grant Diamond
Smithfield
Page Notes on Diarrhea Remedy and Advertisements
The clipping cites Mrs. Annie M. Beam of McKeesport Pa praising Cham berlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy for her children after travel during a flood period in Johnstown Pa. It mentions endorsements by Rev. Mr. Chapman and publicist Lord and Thomas the Chicago advertisers. Also notes July calendar early ad and travel fare details. It concludes with local dress goods and Orrville Milling Co products and a sale at Campbell & Sons Fifth Avenue shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie M. Beam
McKeesport
Johnstown
Chamberlain
Chapman
Smoke Consumption Expert Warns City On Nuisance
Chicago specialist Siegfried V. Nagle says private homes cannot use smoke consuming devices yet, cites Pittsburgh plan to install a boiler device costing not more than 600 dollars per furnace. He notes two approaches to curb smoke and urges ordinance to enforce abatement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siegfried V. Nagle
Chicago
Munters
Monongahela Hougse
Disratcn
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Washington Street
Pittsburg
Junction Railroad
Great ATTRACTIONS on sale this week at large assortment
Hucus and Hacke present a large assortment of choice styles including stripes and checks. Regularly valued at 60 cents each, many now marked at reduced prices for this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pier Shires
New Goods Open This Week In Best Styles And Colors
New goods arriving this week feature top pieces with choice colorings and styles. Former prices ranged from 18 cents to 5 cents a yard for Cheviot and Camel’s Hair Effect fabrics with stripes checks and mixtures in medium and dark fall colors offered at strong value.
Classified Clothing Sale Prices Across Ladies and Children
A retail ad lists lawn and percale shirt waists from 75c to 2, fancy flannel up to 5, stripe flannel, BLAZERS, cotton WRAPPERS, fine gingham SUITS and TEA GOWNS with multiple price points. Linens and suits labeled as reduced from higher figures, including LENOX and children's jackets and dresses at half or reduced prices.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Moorhead, Bro. & Co
Nill
Welle
Arun Mar
mili—Keller
Simil
Keller
Dutteil—Meeker
Strougher
Moonmran, Exp. & Co
Moorhead & McCleane's
Suzo
Olivers
President Welhe
D.A.3
Cutters
Mom
Industrial Notes
Lawyver
J. C. Christy
F.C. L
E. P. Cou
William
John Bradley Club
Central Station
William Lewis
William Brown
McKenns
Yemecony
Albert Coat
H. Mae
Ier McKrows
Patrick McDonough
Bridget McDonough
Brarpert
Nnatace
Thomas James
Constante Onmas
Brinker Yereters
AL Mangolf
Batte
Brrwakp
Cade
Henry Reiney
Reiney
Joan Driscot
Panhandle
Westcott
Succop
Comnap Wacner
Carson
Fifteenth Street
Hesey Ramer
Alderman Caldwell
Bernard
Rainey
Julius Pershs
Charles H. Miller
Peters
Wrluins Myers
John Fullerton
Adameens
Aldderman McKenna Scarday
Geoner Caow
So Taeda
Virginia
Charleston
Hie Lin
Wheatley
J. A. Yeaorxay
Alderman McKenna
Leo Reed
Himese
Houston & Co
Bieack
Mrs. Cameron
John Huckenstein
Hang St
Lord & Thomas
Randolph Street
Messrs. L. & T
Chicago Sentinel
Atlantic City
B&o. RR
Orrville Milling Co. Brand
F. I. Rutt
Epce
Thirty-second
Liberty Sts
Saia
Ee . Jos
A G, Campbell & Sons
Recife
India
Fifth Ave
Market St
Fort Pitt
Oot Harrison
James G. Blaine
David B. Hill
Chauncey M. Depew
Robt. E. Pattisop
Andrew Carnegie, Esq
E. P. Roberts & Son
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Avenue Storer
Silk
AA Ae
Mrs. Cweisser
Juitaw
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