Strike Threat Looms Over Pittsburgh Mills
A looming strike could idle about 35 000 to 40 000 workers across roughly 60 mills in the district if the Amalgamated Association’s scale is not signed. Major firms involved include Oliver Iron and Steel, Jones & Laughlins, A M Byers, Phillips Nimick, and Carnegie Steel debates center on scale terms and end dates, with settlements expected before July 1 as conferences continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Association
Pittsburg
Oliver Iron and Steel Company
Jones & Laughlins
A. M. Byers & Co
Phillips, Nimick & Co
J. Painter & Sons
Lockhart Iron Company
Pittsburg Forge and Iron Company
Lindsay & McCutcheon
Zug & Co
Verne Iron Works
Jennings Bros. & C
Oil Well Supply Co
Piauitfsetmers
Carnegie Steel Company
Amaleamated
Carreste Steel Company
Amalgamated Assoriation of Iron and Steel Workers
Forbes Street
Turner Hall
Clever forger nabbed after passing bogus checks in Lawrenceville
Robert Riddle, a skilled forger, was captured by Officer Schmitt in Lawrenceville after attempting to cash a $27 check at Delhantz’s grocers and subsequent stores. He carried a gun, muriatic acid, and multiple forged checks. Police found false warrants and suspect he used them to mislead officers. he is detained for further investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Offer Schmite
Lawrenceville
Robert Riddle
Schmitt
Delhantz
Butler Street
Liberty National Bank
Emile Berger
Lawrence Benz
Mra Delbanty
William Gaonster
Mr. Ganster
Burn
Seventeenth Ward
Loder
Sialiber Smith & Wesson
Rober Riddle
Albert Berg
Kensington
Wellaburg
Murphy & Diebold
Benz Bros
City Det Bank
Walter Organ
City Deposit Bank
Charles Moser
Ferdinand Benz
Nereus James Ralston
C Diebold
Puddling Force Laid Off At Painter & Son Rolling Mills
The puddling force in J. R. Painter & Son's rolling mills West End was laid off Saturday. Resumption of work is uncertain as the market remains overstocked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Painter & Son
West End
Picnic for Orphans Planned by Catholic Churches
A meeting of Catholic church representatives in the diocese convened at the Episcopal residence on Great street to arrange the annual picnic for St Veal's Orphan Asylum. Chairman John E B Larkin and secretary F J Brady led committees on transportation amusements tables and overall coordination. An executive panel of F J Totten J J Flannery J B Larkin John Molamphy F J Brady Joe E Minick Jos Cain and Thos Harrington was named. The event is set for July 20 at Glenwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Street
St Veal'’s
John EB. Larkin
F. J. Brady
F. J. Totten
J. J. Flannery
J. B. Larkin
John Molamphy
Joe E. Minick
Jos. Cain
Thos. Harrington
Glenwood
Death in Offcan Explosion Claims William Patterson
William Patterson, 38, a resident of McKeesport, died at 5 15 last evening at Homeopathic Hospital from burns suffered in an off can explosion. He was married with two children and employed as a teamster. Hospital staff have limited details on how the accident occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Patterson
Homeopathic Hospital
Patterson
McKeesport
Regular Sunday Services Held by W. TU. No. 2 at Moor Head
Sunday evening services of the W. TU. No. 2 took place on Moor head Haellon Grant street and were conducted by Mr. J. M. Foster. Mr. Meiies delivered a religious address that drew considerable interest and encouraged signers to temperance pledges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moorhead Haellon Grant Street
J. M. Foster
Meiies
Last of the Season Pittsburg Council Meeting
The final Pittsburg council session before summer vacation will handle routine business and a key ordinance to buy Captain Neeld's property on Charities Creek for a poor farm. The electric light contract for City Hall is expected to pass, along with multiple street and park projects, despite ongoing mayoral-council contract authority disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Bar
Pittsburg
Neeld
Chartiers Creek
Charities Committee
Bigelow
Pitsburg Gas Company
Electric Light Company
Schenley Park
Accidents Reported In City Yards And Street Car Fall
The record of yesterday’s accidents notes Gipses e Thomas Gillespie a stockman at East Liberty stock yard fell from a box car breaking his shoulder blade. He was taken home on Penn Avenue where Dr Davis attended him. Cannett Wite Carroll seven fell from a Duquesne street car rear platform on Forbes street injuring his head and spraining an ankle. He lives on Vickroy Street Sixth Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Gillespie
East Liberty
Penn Avenue
Davis
Cannett—Wite Carroll
Duquesne
Forbes Street
Vickroy Street
Sixth Ward
Jesel
Julius Garbe
Butler Street
Garbe
Germany
East End
Stroke Strikes 23 Year Old at Kinev's Restaurant
Harry Henry aged 23 suffered a paralytic stroke at Kinev's on Frankstown avenue last night. He was taken to the Adams Express office where several physicians worked for hours before they restored him. Henry resides in Cornellsville, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Henry
Kinev’s
Frankstown Avenue
Adams Express
Henry
Cornellsville
Religious Services at the Jail Conducted by Visiting Clergy
Religious services at the jail yesterday were led by Mr. Robert Marshall with assistance from Rev. Mr. Martin of Bailer County. The Fifth Avenue M. E. Church choir attended and conducted the singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Marshall
Mr. Martin
Bailer County
Fifth Avenue M. E
Death Looms for Postmaster Gilieland in Allegheny
Postmaster Gilieland of Allegheny lies very low after a night of critical condition. Dr Johnston stated he would probably die today, marking a solemn hour in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilieland
Allegheny
Johnston
Walker's Family Soap Ad Claims Gentle Yet Effective
An early 1900s style ad promotes Walker's Family Soap as affordable and superior for cleaning clothes. It warns that ordinary soaps with free alkali wear and ruin fabrics, urging readers to ask grocers for this brand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jor
Walker
Sunday Leisure In Pittsburgers Rural Retreats And Spiritualist Gardens
Summers in Pittsburg feature city dwellers visiting rural resorts and parks, with families picnicking in parks and Sunday outings to Youngstown and Akron. The Hornbrook estate nearby showcases transplanted exotic trees guided by spirits, with signposted lanes inviting lovers and whispers in secluded grottoes, reflecting a mix of pleasure and mystic belief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sybran
Youngstown
Akron
Saturda
Pittsburg
Ohio Pyle excursion thrives on lazy Sundays amid mountains
Crowds of 700 to 478 excursionists ride the Baltimore and Ohio train to Ohio Pyle, a basket picnic town famed for Lover's Lane and Cucumber Falls. Colonel Andy Stewart greets visitors, praising the scenery while hotels promise improvement and travelers enjoy a day in the Youghiogheny region despite mixed food quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Ohio Pyle
Youghiogheny
Andy Stewart
Pitteburgers
Andy
Lover's Lane
Yonghiogheny
A Sunday in Wheeling Offers Many Excursions from Pittsburg
The article describes Wheeling West Virginia as a top day trip from Pittsburg with a full range of sights and activities. It highlights the Baltimore and Ohio Railway ride, Sam Harrison at the McClure House, electric cars, City Hall, a new bridge, cafes, parks, residences, and river views. The piece praises the Pride of Wheeling park as a notably beautiful, rolling landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Wheeling
Picnic crowds fill Schenley and allegheny parks in a golden Sunday
Thousands enjoyed a full day of picnicking at Schenley Highland and Allegheny Parks with families camping, promenading, and a notable surge of fashionably dressed women. The crowd stayed late as dusk fell, marking a glorious, bustling Sunday with all ages and dignified revelry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenley
Eightaed
Alle
Highland
Allegheny
Allegheny Exoduses Stimulate Weekend Travel to Outlying Camps
Allegheny residents flee the city on Saturdays and return Sundays to picnics and camping along the Connoquenessing and nearby areas. Pennsylvanian rail lines including Pittsburg and Western West Penn and Fort Wayne report heavy Sunday activity with hundreds of picnickers and smaller gatherings, many with beer, baseball games, and family outings, while streets and parks show broad participation and orderly scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Pittsburg and Western
Allegheny Depot
Ellwood
Zelienople
West Penn Depot
Tarentum
Guyasuta
Fort Wayne Road
Rock Point
Allegheny Street Railways
Spring Hill
Spring Garden Avenue
Why Bake When Bread Is Easier With Ready Mix
A healthful verse extols store bought bread as sweeter purer and less work than home baking. It argues that modern loaves from grocers are fresh daily and save time worry and effort. Also promotes bicycle ads and hosiery offers from Pittsburgh shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin
Iesel the German Boy Burglar in Pittsburg
The 17 year old Ledwig Iesel from Wiesbaden Germany, who fled army service and previously inspired sympathy after a prior Dispatch story, was caught attempting a daylight burglary at Liberty and Smithfield streets. He carried a broken hatchet and a caseknife, was jailed, and faced renewed charges after his pneumonia healed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledwig Iesel
Pittsburg
Central Station
Iesel
Wiesbaden
Germany
Antwerp
Germania Bank
Desperate Slavic Fight Leaves Man Stabbed in McKeesport
In McKeesport yesterday a quarrel among three Slavs ended with Steve Condor stabbed seven times in the chest abdomen and back. His condition is doubtful. Companions Joe Varish and Andy Canewo, half brothers, were wounded plus the boarding house keeper and others were arrested. Condor used a hatchet on Varish causing a terrible temple cut and Canewo sustained facial wounds. The three men and the keeper were taken into custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesport
Steve Condor
Joe Varish
Andy Canewo
Green Goods Circulars Flood Southside Police Warn
The Southside police report an influx of New York green goods circulars aimed at the unwary along the river. Inspector Kelly found locals nearly taken in but the force can only warn recipients. James Morgan and George Jeffry were held for court for beer and cigar larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
New York
Kelly
Leslie
Seventeenth Ward
James Morgan
George Jeffry
James Steel
Local Court Fines and Workhouse Sentences for Property Offenses
William Dunn paid 25 dollars and costs for beating an Arabian horse on Second Avenue. Edwardarry, James Williams and David Mallarky served 30 days at the workhouse after taking Alexander McKim's horse and buggy from the market house while the owner was absent and using it for a ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dunn
Second Avenue
Edward Arry
James Williams
David Malarky
Alexander McKim
City Court Clears Drunks and Disorderly Acts
Macistrats McKennxn yesterday sentenced two drunks and disorderlies at the Twelfth ward station house. Inspecton McLavuentis and Lieutenant Cramer arrested James Butler and Timothy Gorman of Bates street yesterday afternoon for keeping a speakeasy. Jostra Prestos of South Fourteenth street was arrested for beating his wife. Alderman Succop fined him $50. Sneak thieves entered L. Dawsons residence on Stanton avenue last evening while absent, stealing silverware. Madt Taats Hrimvas had only two hearings in his district yesterday morning. Bryan Devine was sued $50 and costs for keeping a on Bates street. Kane Farley paid $10 and costs for creating a disturbance on a Fifth avenue cable car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macistrats McKennxn
Twelfth Ward
Insrecton McLavuentis
Cramer
James Butler
Timothy Gorman
Bates Street
Jostra Prestos
South Fourteenth Street
Dieboktey
Succop
L. Dawson
Stanton Avenue
Madt Taats Hrimvas
Bryan Devine
Kane Farley
Fifth Avenue
Prohibitionists Gather in Cincinnati for Convention Talks
Early arrivals for the National Prohibitionists Convention in Cincinnati attend mass meeting at Music Hall led by Miss Frances Willard of the WCTU. Speakers include Boole from New York and Rev. A B Leonard, criticizing license laws and urging total suppression of liquor with a push for suffrage and labor reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
National
Prohibitionists’ Convention
Music Hall
Frances M. Willard
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Miss Willard
Mr. Boole
New York
Prohibition
A. B. Leonard
Ohio
South
Samuel Dickie
Michigan
Record-breaking violent deaths forecast for Allegheny County this June
Coroner McDowell reports 99 violent or sudden deaths by June night, with drownings and oil explosions leading causes. The tally may equal the Oil City Titusville oil calamity, as the month sees many fatalities from steam railways and heat, including the coroner’s own brother’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County
McDowell
Bat
William McDowell
Oil City
Titusville
Tickets Found Unopened at Wigwam Convention
At Curiaco on June 26 Winston reports two boxes of 1000 tickets each stored at the Palmer House we re unable to be opened. The tickets, for Wigwam sections C and D, were never used. The find sparks controversy as many were kept from the convention by space limits and press access issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Winston
National Committee
Palmer House
Area of political talent for Fourth of July event
The committee in St. Louis invites notable figures to deliver addresses for the Fourth celebration. Whitelaw Reid Hon A E Stevenson Senator John M Palmer Senator Roger Mille Governor McKinley Governor J C Young of Kentucky General John C McNulta of Broomsanian Sk Some responses are still awaited but several names are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lovuis
Whitelaw Reid
A. E. Stevenson
John M. Palmer
Roger (. Mille
McKinley
J. C. Young
Kentucky
John C. McNulta
Broomsanian
Out of Town Advice and Bank Safe Deposit Offer
Notice warns travelers to store valuables in Farmers' Deposit National Bank safe deposit vaults at 1 Fourth Avenue. It advertises New Pink and Blue Shirt for ladies and a sale by A. G. Campbell & Sons at 27 Fifth Avenue with prices 75c, 1 and 150.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Deposit National Bank
Fourth Avenue
A. G. Campbell & Sons
Fifth Avenue
Turners Turn Out For Four Day Pittsburg District Festival
More than 2 000 Turners from Western Pennsylvania Eastern Ohio and West Virginia attend a four day festival organized by the Southside Turnverein Societies in Pittsburg with events at New Turner Hall Kinney's Grove and Hommel's place prizes parades torchlight procession and a grand picnic coordinated by Mayor Gourley and district leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Turnveins
Southside Turnverein Societies
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
New Turner Hall
South Thirteenth Street
Kinney's Grove
Braddock
Hommel’s Place
Kinney’s Grove
Turners
Altoona
Johnstown
Jeannette
McKeesport
Duquesne
Homestead
Wheeling
Steubenville
Beaver Falls
Allegheny
Manchester
Troy Hill
Lawrenceville
Southside
Birmingham
Allentown
Mt Oliver
Gourley
Turner Hall
Gottfried Iss
Arnholt
Arras
Succop
List of Pittsburgers Registered in New York City
A roster of named individuals and their hotel or residence listings in New York City includes J. M. Andrews at Astor, F. M. Carnegie Gilsey, J. Crowe Park Avenue, J. E. Robinson Astor, and others such as A. Pahneshutt, G. B. Zng, and P. G. Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St. James
J. E. Robinson
Astor
J. Weedie
Morton
G. B Zng
Grand Union
Bicycle catalogue and shop listings in Pittsburg
The Worth Monarch Psycho and Capi bicycles highlighted in a Pittsburg Cycle Company catalogue. Located at 426 428 Wood Street and Ellsworth and nter avenues the shop advertises its best lines and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Ohio
New York
Virginia
Worth
Monarch
Paycho
Capital Dart
Empire
Keystone
A, Cycle Company
Wood Street
Ellsworth and Lanter Avenues
Pittsburg Cycle Company
Center
Elleworth Avenues
Psycho
Pittsburg Cycle Comny
Woodstreet
Ellsworth
Nter
Children's Red Slippers and Boys' Tennis Oxfords Sale
Footwear sale highlights children's red slippers at 85 cents and boys' tennis oxfords priced at 69 and 85 cents. Sale item focuses on affordable footwear with multiple price points.
A Buffalo Embezzler's Big Haul
After four days of investigation the full extent of the National Savings Bank treasurer Dann's defalcation has not been learned. Projections flag a loss of 200 000 to 300 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Burraxo
Dann
National Savings Bank
Bres
Bargain Time Announced for Final Summer Goods Sale
A newspaper notice announces a forthcoming final clearing sale of summer goods with unusually deep price reductions and a sense of urgency for shoppers to take advantage of the timing.
Our New Building Moves Sale Announcement
Our new building is under way and we will sell all current summer stock. Details will come later this month and a daily visit to the stores is advised. Bargains will surpass anything offered before in these cities and surrounding country. Customers will understand the meaning of this announcement.
Scotch Cheviots in Tan and Gray Effects
Scotch Cheviots, 50 inches wide, in Tan and Gray, finest goods made, at local mill or store, offering durable woven fabrics for upholstery and tailoring.
Bargain Dress Goods Sold Fast in Local Department
A yard costs 75 cents but actually costs more than twice that to land in the country. The Dress Goods Department reports strong demand as salesmen urge customers to view the bargains, expecting most of the stock to be sold by day’s end.
Bargain Silk Lots Offer Deep Discounts at Sale
A local sale lists 27 inch plaid light colored India silks and black silk grenadines at 75 cents a yard. Black figured India silks and single pattern printed India silks are reduced from two dollars to as low as one and a half per yard. These bargains highlight the season’s best selections for summer wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soca Yard
Dress Patterns Marked Down to Clear This Week
Fifty dress patterns in exclusive designs of printed India silks offered in dress lengths only. Originally priced two dollars to two dollars and fifty cents, these were marked down for close this week.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Third National Bank
Robert Campbell
First National Bank
John A. Caler
Adame Express Company
S. D
W. F. Hall
Parnassus
Pittsby
James B. Lareum
Wiedge
Moorhead Hall
Haring
Connellsville
Hornbrook
Herusband
China
Gheny
Ettwood
A. G. Campset & Sons
Monarcha
Sten
de Witt
Liberty
Smithfield Streets
Morley
Jeses
Hammond
Soho
Baltimore and Ohio
Morganza
Gripp
Frankie Moon
Try Street
Eick
St. Louis
The
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hummel’s Farm
Carletter
Ad M. Forester
Charles Davis Carter
Pittsburgers
Oxford
G. D. Simen
Ohio ST
Allegheny, PA
Allegheny Branch
Dispatch
Mas Neue
Fifth Ave
Market ST
JOS. Horne
Penn Avenue Stores
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Avenur
Silk
India
Prams Brack
Prams Wurst India
Market
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