Building Trades Clash in Allegheny County Feud Grows
The piece details a looming battle between organized labor and capital in Allegheny County over an eight hour day and wage increases for carpenters and other trades. Builders defend higher costs, while unions vow to unite under the American Federation of Labor to pressure a settlement, with Samuel Gompers backing the effort as Pittsburgh stands as a key union stronghold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County
Pennsylvania
Building Council
Mlcmbers
Master Builders’ Association
Exchange
Dispatchh
Bus ' Exchange
Alegheny
Builders’ Exchange
Bach
Tardis- Patch
American Federation of Labor
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Flint Glass Workers’ Union
The
Window Glass Workers’ Association
Typographical Union No. 7
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Samuel Gompers
Pittsburg
Displeased Stairbuilder Foresees Strike Toll Rising
The Building Trades Council plans a mass meeting at Lafayette Hall to discuss the ongoing strike as workers face continued layoffs with about 1 450 carpenters and hundreds of plasterers painters bricklayers stonemasons and plumbers idle. Leaders blame contractors for stalled talks as some mills may resume work tomorrow and others plan to stay out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Building Trades’ Council
Lafayette Hall
Snyder
Davis
Jem
William Kaufmann
Edward Stats
F. Benz
Benz Bros
Southside
George Lockhart
Sisk Builders’ Union
Smithfield Street
Building Trades’ Exchange
High-Priced Berries
Strawberries have remained dear this season with big demand from preservers. The Ore firm H J Heinz Company has already canned more than 75 000 quarts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Heinz & Co
Beaver line to Lake Erie road eyed after double track
The Lake Erie road plans to extend service to Beaver following the completion of the double track. De B.M. Haxwa Eye ear nose and throat clinic advertises exclusive services at 720 Penn Street, Pi Pa.
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Beaver
Lake Erie
de B.M. Haxwa
Penn Street
Pi Pa
Wooden Horse to Showcase at World Exposition 1894
Pittsburg draughtsman W S Dalzell says the wooden horse built by Gavin Dalzell, the father of the bicycle, may come from Scotland to be exhibited at Chicago's World Columbian Exposition in 1894. He recites family pedigree and anecdotes of the two wheeled machine predating the French claim, noting contemporaries mistook the inventor for a devil.
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Scotland
Chicago
W. 8. Dalzell
Disratcn
Dalzell
Pittsburg
Union Switch and Signal Company
Swissvale
Mr. Dalzell
Elde- Dalzell
Daigell
Gavin Dalzell
Linburn
Munkirk
Ayrshire
Lesmahagow
Dryline
Dumfriesshire
London
Edinburgh
Bishop's Palace
Aoe
Early inventor Dalzell and his wooden horse tale
A biography of Dalzell detailing his early workshop, inventions, and family. It recounts his first tricycle and the famed two wheel velocipede, the wooden horse, built before 1544, with descriptions of its mechanics and public curiosity. It notes Dalzell’s son Rev Dr James Dalzell of Natal, South Africa, and other children in the United States.
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United States
Allegeny City
James Dalzell
Gordon Memorial Mission
Natal
South Africa
Brass theft chase ends with capture at depot
Officers Zimmerman and Grady pursued a brass thief at the Union depot Friday night. After scattering brass in the Panhandle yard he fled, boarded a freight train, and attempted to scale a fence before being dragged down. He hid on the third floor of a building and was later identified as Daniel Hines of Mt. Union, held for court by Judge Gripp.
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Zimmerman
Grady
Union Depot
Panhandle
Grant Street
Liberty Street
Daniel Hines
Mt. Union
Gripp
Federal Club First Annual Outing on the River
The Federal Club of Allegheny announces its first annual boat excursion on the river. Toerge's Orchestra will provide concert and dancing music from 7 to 11 30 P M on the Wednesday event. Invitations are limited and aim to ensure a memorable social evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Club of Allegheny
Toerge
Allegheny Postal Changes Reshape Office Staff
Postmaster Gilleland reorganizes the Allegheny post office with July 1 effective changes. Chief Clerk Myler becomes assistant post master, Miss Steel heads the money order department, Miss Foster becomes a clerk there, H. M. Dott leads the registry department, Charles E. Lowers is time clerk and clerk of special delivery. No new hires. all are internal promotions.
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Gilleland
Allegheny Post Office
Myler
Clark
Steel
Miss Foster
H. M. Dott
Registry Department
Charles E. Lowers
Golden Jubilee for St Marys German Roman Catholic Church
In Butler the German Catholic Church marks fifty years since St Marys first established, a long standing German parish formerly linked to St Philomena in Pittsburgh. Bells rang and cannon fired to open the jubilee, with Father Galber celebrating high mass and delivering a sermon. Tomorrow afternoon Capuchin Monastery students present a dramatic show at the college hall.
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Butler
St. Mary's
Pennsylvania
St. Philomena Church
Pittsburg
Father Galber
College Hall
A.G. Thurman Club Plans July 3 Celebration
The A. G. Thurman Club of the Twelfth ward will celebrate its organization with a July 3 house warming at 1918 Penn Avenue. Prominent speakers are expected and membership has grown quickly since its sevenenth month existence. A pending engine test is set for 4 pm tomorrow.
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A. G. Thurman Club
Twelfth Ward
Penn Avenue
Peenth
Tur Lotus Club Plans Mid July Camp at Thousand Islands
Tur Lotus Club of the Southride will camp mid July at Little Round Island in the Thousand Islands on the St Lawrence. A coroner's inquest linked Elizabeth Donnelly's death to ice water drinking. Postmaster McKean weighs postal cars on traction lines.
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Tur Lotus Club
Southride
Little Round Island
Thousand Islands
St. Lawrence
James Williams
John Williams
Rock Point
Elizabeth Donnelly
Cor
McKean
Hrwans Acmost O'Brien
Avalon
Ve Moreland
Theodore Doerflinger
Acomestal
Annie Hugh
Yravenpay
Fritchie
Reserve Township
Half Holiday Sets Banks Open to Pleasurable Friday Mood
The new State Saturday half holiday went into effect at noon with a near miss by the moisture distributer as showers passed. Banks closed early causing inconveniences. some remained open. The Dollar Savings Bank stays open to 6 pm. others eye 3 pm closures. Public offices and post office operate variably. river excursion boats see uptick. Mayor Gourley notes he remains busy.
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Iron City
Bank of Pittsburg
Citizens’ National
Second National and Exchange
Odd Fellows
Dollar Savings Bank
Gourley
Pine Township
Court House
Criminal Court
T! Court
Clerk of Courts and
Sheriffs Office
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Penn Avenue
Lawrenceville
Forty-third Street
Bargain Piano and Organ Sell Off at Keller’s
Second hand pianos and organs crowd the sale with many brands including Christ ie, Mason Hamlin, Chickering, and Estey. Prices range from about 165 to 175 for pianos and 0.04 to 2.0 for organs as stock clears for space. Also offered are 1500 children’s suits in light colors for two days at Gusky’s, Keller’s Restaurant on Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mixsell & Co
Anaes J
C. Fischer
Christie
Lynch & Gomien
Maller
Chickering & Sona
Co-Operative Piano Co
Kranich & Bach
Gusky’s
Gusey's
First Fatal Accident on Birmingham Electric Line
A 12 year old, Willie Connelly, died after being struck by Birmingham Traction Company car No 11 near Smithfeld street bridge. Motorman J I Miller and conductor H C Garland were arrested and released on bail after a coroner’s inquest was arranged. A second boy, Thomas Conroy, was arrested for jumping on a passing car.
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Connelly
Birmingham
Birmingham Traction Company
Willie Connelly
Smithfeld Street Bridge
J. I. Miller
H. C. Garland
Garland
Young Connelly
Ward
Clinton Row
Thirtythird Ward
Corrigan
Succop
Thomas Conroy
Officer Barks
Seventh
Carson Streets
Twenty-eighth Ward
Humane Society Checks Poultry Coops for Cruelty
President L. H. Eaton and Agent Berry visited city poultry establishments after complaints of overcrowding. Investigators found no cruelty warranting charges in most places, except one where many chickens were crowded into a small coop. Owners were notified and complied.
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L. H. Eaton
Berryman
The
Humane Society
Humane Officers
Party Honors Jacob Michelson’s Seventh Birthday
Henry Michelson hosted a birthday gathering at his Penn avenue home for his son Jacob who turned seven. A number of friends attended and enjoyed the celebration.
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Henry Michelson
Penn Avenue
Jacob
Pennsylvania Railroad Sea Shore Excursions Return This Summer
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces four popular sea shore excursions for Western Pennsylvania. Departures are July 9, July 23, August 6, and August 20 with options to Atlantic City Cape May Sea Isle City or Ocean City. Tickets cover ten days from Pittsburg with special and regular train options and 3:50 A.M. departures from Pittsburg to Philadelphia.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Sa
Western Pennsylvania
Atlantic City
Cape May
Sea Isle City
Ocean City
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Sagaere
Engers
Elphia
Use of Arbitration With Wallpaper Offered At Stoughton and Stalen
Steventon and Stalen promote extensive wallpaper offerings from 5 cents to 1000 dollars per bolt at their new Market Street location No. 101. The firm presents hundreds of wallpaper designs and a complete range of picture moldings, plus stereo relief for bold ornamentation. They offer personal painting services for houses, signs, and frescoes alongside broad trade.
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Stoughton & Stalen
Market Street
Toreness
Dispatch
No. 101
Steventon & Stcien
Avalanche of Suits Over Johnstown Flood Dam Break
Colonel William D. Moore leads suits against the South Fork Fishing Club for damages from the dam disaster. Plaintiffs include J. J. Strayer and Leckey, with Strayer estimating losses at 69000 and Leckey mourning two children. Outsiders seek safety in litigation amid anticipated venue changes and a drawn out case.
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South Fork Fishing Club
Colonel Moore
William D. Moore
J. J. Strayer
Leckey
Moore
Johnstown
Strayer
Cambria County
Colonel Unger
Steinway Conover Opera Pianos Promoted by H Kleber Bros
Three pianos Steinway Conover and Opera Jane are touted as the era’s most celebrated instruments. A fresh stock arrives at H Kleber & Bro's 66 Wood Street Pittsburg offered at small advance over cost with favorable terms. Old pianos and organs accepted in exchange.
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Jane
Pittsburg
H. Kleber & Bro
Wood Street
Kleber Bros
B and O Rail Excursion To Atlantic City On Fourth Of July
The B and O R R will run its first excursion to Atlantic City on Thursday July 2 via Washington Baltimore and Philadelphia. Special day coaches and Pullman cars depart Pittsburg at 8 15 AM and 9 20 PM. Round trip fare ten dollars with ten day tickets and stopover at Washington City on return.
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Atlantic City
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Washington City
Temporary location and services listed for Brown & Co.
A notice states the business is temporarily located at No 7 Sixth Avenue at the corner of Wired as they await reconstruction after a fire. It notes cent interest paid on time deposits and hours from 5 PM to 4 PM. Also mentions awnings by Brown & Co at Grant and Water streets with phone 1194.
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Sixth Avenue
Triu
Brown & Co
Grant and
Water Streets
Excursion to Cincinnati by Pittsburg and Cincinnati Line
An old newspaper listing announces a $12 round trip excursion to Cincinnati via Pittsburg and Cincinnati Packet Line with multiple weekly departures from Wood Street and fare options including meals and staterooms. Also promotes clothing sales and local ads from Guskby’s and Mamaux & Son’s with prices and locations in Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburg
Cincinnati Packet Line
Wood Street
Keystone State
Scotia
Hudson
Andes
Marshell, the Cash Grocer Offers Head Soak Advice
A playful ad praises Marshell the cash grocer with bold hot weather tips and oversized sponges aimed at saving readers money. The copy urges readers to soak their head as a cooling method, presenting a humorous, tongue in cheek sales pitch.
Sponge described as multi use scrubbing tool
The item is sold at 10 cents each and described as usable for a regular shower bath. It notes sponges can be used for toilet cleaning but are mainly for scrubbing. They are substantial and strong and typically priced at 35 cents.
Fine Toilet Sponges Offer in Price War
Advertises 5e Hach toilet sponges sold at a lower price than 25c rivals. Promises identical quality and invites buyers to compare. Offers $25 to anyone proving harmful effects from use. Claims free packing within 700 miles for orders of $10 and 5 percent discounts on orders of $30 excluding sugar and meat.
Trade scale and locations of grocer in Pennsylvania
The fragment notes Marshell 24 Diamond Square Pittsburg and 79 to 85 Ohio St Corner Sandusky with a claim that their trade is five times greater than any other grocer in Pennsylvania.
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Ohio St
Corner
Sandusky
Pennsylvania
Fine Fabrics Sale At Half Price In Elegant Stock
This week offers the rest of the GREN ADINE ROBES at half price from $30 to $15 with Black Drapery Nets and Lace Flouncings. A new assortment of Fine French Organides 40¢ goods arrives along with Printed India Silks and a 75 piece Black and White Checked Summer Silk line. Sale opens Tuesday the 23d inst.
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H. S
New Windsor
India
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Sam Gompers
Ianiess
Neer A De'il
Bonnie Scotland
Dell
Renee
Federal Club
Allegheny
Anthony Benitz
Edward Fraunheim
Iron City Brewing Company
Josephine Bechthold
Frounheim
Safford
Amoskeay
Brown
Pittshy
Grant School
I. J. Chanx
H.J Hark
Braddock
Mus
Mary McCarx
Peter McCann
New State
Uncle Sam
Keller's
Ayeanue
Humane
Pennsylvania Railroad
Steinway
Conover
Germaonia Savings Bank
Trssu
E. Schauer ’S
Jetl
Wsu
Biber & Easton
Sige
Cincernati
GuskbyY's
Mamaux & Son's
Bergine & Writps
Pitcairn
Haver & Keanan
Water Street
Aufrecht
Mies
Stor
Hollenden
Cleveland
Market ST
Marshell
Diamond Square
Hucus & Hacxe
Fifth Ave
Royal Wilton
Brussels
Edward
Groetzinger
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