Iron and Steel Workers Face Wage Talks Amid Turbulence
News from Pittsburgh outlines ongoing wage scale discussions in iron and steel sectors. The Amalgamated Association faces internal divisions as manufacturers act independently, with Weeks and Weihe steering positions amid no current strikes and a cautious concession stance. Reports mention the Federation’s role in labor migrations and the broader impact on mills, tank factories, and window glass production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron and Steel
Manufacturers' Association
Western Iron Association
Joseph D. Weeks
Weeks
Oim
Futurér
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Seaason
Tts
Ecs
Johnstown
Weihe
Amalgamated Association
Association of Manufacturers of Iron, Biel and Nails
Ale
Taburg
Sue Serbanes
Roll Turners
Engineers
Anrone
Persecutors Blame Glassworkers Over Foreign Labor Import
The article reports officials declining to be investigated for imports of foreign glass blowers and a sworn statement by Campbell. It traces the formation of the Universal Federation of glass workers in 1854 to counter cheaper European labor, alleging manipulation by leaders, with a push to fund organizing efforts and inter-world wage tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Window Glass Workers’ Association
Campbell
Sembenes
McCallin
The
Commoner and Glassworker
Universal Federation of Gines Workers
Europe
Cline
A. G. Denny
Ident Campbell
Peece
Ctine
Ulle
Tle
McKee & Co Flint Factory To Reopen As Chimney Plant
The idle McKee and Co flint factory, moved to Jeannette, will restart as a chimney factory after the next fire. Joseph S McMurtney is named as general manager though the new firm’s name remains undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKee & Co
Jeannette
Joseph Sh McMurtney
Glass pot production and idle figures reported in weekly update
The Glaw Budgets weekly report notes 1,018 window glass pots in operation in the country and 585 idle. The reunion committee of the A F G W M reports a $100 contribution from workers at Cirestone and expects attendees at the reunion in Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glaw
Ence
Cirestone
Ents
Rock
Making Good Indians Through Christian Training
Mrs Annie DeKnight Robinson formerly of this city and now traveling in Indian country spoke at the Allegheny Indian Association meeting on Brockton avenue. She urged training schools to keep Indian children away from primitive homes arguing schooling yields bright, industrious results and urged expanding schools under competent management. The association will hold its regular meeting next Thursday afternoon at Brockton avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie DeKnight Robinson
Emma DeKnight
Otoe Reservation
Red Rock Agency
Cama Avenue
Pittsburg Oon
Allegheny Indian Association
A. M. Brown
Robinson
Robaeon
Indian E ‘Association
Brockton Avenue
Special Notice and Advertisements Include Silk Goods
An assortment of notices lists mail samples of dentlent bhaving boap, showcasing colored silk warp cashmeres and Henriettas at 75 cents, with references to Colgate and N. Y. and Jos. Honne & Co. Penn Avenue stores. Includes prices and fabric details for dress goods from Boces & Burn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colgate & N. Y
Denlent
United States
Jos. Honne & Co
Penn Avenue
Boces & Burn
Jos
Honxz & Co
Mobair
Jos, Honver & Co
Old London Desk wa wa Smithfield street offerings
Old London Desk advertises fabrics at Sea yard and Smithfield street with heavy cashmeres and 48 inch wide woolen products. It promotes Key West Havana cigars five for 25 cents and new mobair mixtures at 49 cents. Marriage licenses granted include Samuel M. Gray and Marie T. Armstrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old London Desk
J. Fimpay
Tees Renees
Smithfield Street
Sea Yard
Mwfsu Huevas & Hackke
Key West
Havana
Aleoa
Married Couples Albion Buxplet and Sanam Silocum
On Tuesday evening June 4, 1885 at Grace Episcopal Church Mount Washington the ceremony united Albion Buxplet and Sanam Silocum of Pittsburg. Also on June 4 at 8 30 P M Phoebe P LowGray and Rupert Alex Frew wed at the bride’s brother Roberts Frew residence on Murray Avenue East End.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bindley
Slocum
Grace Episcopal Church
Mount Washington
R. J. Costor
Albion Buxplet
Sanam L. SiLocum
Pittsburg
Longray
Frew
Phoebe P, LowGray
Rupert Alex
Weaver
Roberts FP
Longeay
Murray Avenue
East End
Bargain Stock on Fashion Suits and Hats
We offer a large stock of styles with few suits left and prices slashed well below value. Kilt two piece suits in several prices, Boys' suits in sizes 13 to 18, Men’s sack and cutaway suits at deep discounts. Hats in an A to Z range available in many shades and styles. Inspect to buy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Body
Brussels
Tapestry
China
Japan
Brest
India
Prices Shall Toe the Same Mark in Clothing Offer
An advertisement declares Prices Shall Toe the Same Mark as Wana maker and Brown Clothing promotes reliable goods and honest pricing. It pledges durable fabrics, no second rate items, and full responsibility for products with 1,000 styles for tailored clothing and flawless fashioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secisia
Wanamaker & Brown
Appelbe and Bell Death Notices From St Louis and Copano
Notices record Hugh Appelbe dying at age six in St Louis with funeral plans to follow. Janet Bell dies at Copano with funeral at her daughter in law’s home in Monterey Street and time listed. Mrs F E Caven dies, funeral at her Center Avenue home and burial in Connellaville, Pennsylvania on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appelbe
Elm Street
E.u
Hugh
James
Elizabeth Appelbe
Louis
Bell
Copano
Janet Bell
James Bell
Monterey St
Caven
Davey
Leanord
Jane
Lruare
W. Willard Sndhary
Leanard
Glark Street
Banks Alley
Martin—Os Thammueiey
Marvin
Robitter
Mary M. Biaseck Agul
Jane Street
Southside
SaruRpay
Zollinger
Emma A
James Zollinger
Eigen
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Campbells Pasisade
Martin Tales
Martin
Am ‘Onven
John Miler
Dennis O. ‘Leary
Guide Mill Bcale
Weilhe
Union Depot
Pittsburg Forbes
Chestnut
Tecan
Grant
Third Avenue
Wood
Fifth Avenue
Union Station
Guid
Alben Bt
tLo
Peter
Sham
Messrs. Chambers Or McKee
Copecatch
Federation
Knights of Labor
Federat
L. A
Chambers & McKee
W. Valve
Doe
Mercerayne
Tereen Ohave
L.A. 10
Forrow
Anes Campbell
K. of
Labor Notes
York
Hood
KEW
Pinida
Miltin
Hersford
Dean
Pemartni
Solera
U. J. Fripay
Kmithfield St. Wrsu
Samuel M. Gray
Mae Sy
A. Manning
Marie T. Armstrong
John Pith
Saeane
Sterling
Bidewelk
Jedurwr
J. R. Anderson
Federal Street
T. Mi. Latimer
Federal St. Allegheny, Pa
Felix Holt
Countess of Montero
Son of Monte Cristo
Adelina Patti
Charles O'Malley
Maggie
Led Astray
Brother Jacob
Berlin
Readman
General Grant
Mr. Gilfil
Margerie
Dickens
Sayy Sneerriggy
Jay Scott
Tate Hashes Marlitt
George Ellot
Zim Ne Lyal
Goran Iron
Cata
Fleishman & Co’s
Market St
Pittsburg, PA
Federal St
Allegheny
Keech’s
Cash and Credit House
Penn Ave
Sturer
O. D. Lewis
Patents
Wanamaker
Sixth Street and
Jep
J. P. Smith
Bet
Artford
Conn
Edwards & Kenney
Fourth Avenue
Fale
Morris H. Danziger
Sixth ST. and
Jebane
LLE
Jelwrga
Anthony Meyer
Meyer, Arnold & Co
Lim
Penn Cee
James M. Fullerton
Szuverta Srexrer
Apt
Flo
J. B. ‘Murdoch
Chonge
John B Z “Sa
Murdoch
Telegre Ee Eae Seo LN
Jetp
Oxi
Madras
Wood Street
the Mercantile Agency
R. G. Dun & Co
Cerna of Diamond
Pitaburg
AG. Campbell & Sons
Hine
Kellogo
America
Remedy Comp'ny
Liberty Street
B. Golden
Butler Street
Chas. Pfeifer’s
Allegheny Steam Laundry
Beaver Avenue
Alleghany
Hopper Bros. & CO
Wm, Semple’s
Willam Semples
Allegheny, PA
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