Secret fraternal orders draw scrutiny in state inquiry
An old concern over fraternal benefit societies and secret orders provokes debate as a legislative committee investigates their alleged beneficial aims. Critics warn of wildcat insurance schemes while defenders cite aid to widows and orphans and the long history of helping the poor. proponents insist scrutiny will not harm legitimate groups. John Rowan says some orders resemble Heptasophs and AOUW. he notes 72 years of operation locally and asserts legitimate societies aid many families.
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Carins
Evenr
John Rowan
Central
Howl
Heptasophs
Revel Arcanium
Lesprein
Pittshore
Mr. Kirkwood
Jack
Mill
S. M. Jackson
M. Nelson
William Melbsryar, Sr
BR. G. Cochran
McMurtrie
T. J. Henry
Collier
Apollo
Silverman
Panoramic Letter on Russian Exile Suffering and Society
A letter from St Petersburg to St J B Grimes discusses Russian exile hardships under Tsarist policy, noting transport to Siberia, travel conditions, and the fate of prisoners. It comments on education, culture, gender roles, and social classes, and argues for reforms to ease misery and promote technical education over church holidays.
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A.J. Koussean
Spratt
Russia
St. J
Siberia
Gan
Qoefe
Forta Regiment
Shere
Ebop
Cottonwood Tree Signals Spring Says Fidelity Official
Harry Moore of Fidelity Title and Trust explains the cottonwood supposedly marks spring earlier than lilacs and fruit trees. He cites pioneer Coloradoans and years of observation to warn against false springs that harm crops and business. He suggests cultivating the tree as a reliable spring indicator.
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Harry Moore
Fidelity Title and Trust Company
Moore
Regular Travelers Take O at Insurance Tickets
A newspaper item notes that male passengers are more likely to buy insurance tickets while women are described as careless, as cited by an insurance ticket seller discussing customer habits.
Insurance Tickets and Traveler Habits Highlighted
A clerk notes that men assume more responsibility and purchase insurance tickets for relatives or losses. Regular travelers are the main buyers, with men over 40 investing more. Most tickets cover two days to a week and amounts range from $5,000 to $6,000, with longer trips tied to larger sums.
Ministerial announcements at hotels fail to draw guests
A hotel clerk says church slips left at front desks rarely reach guests. Guests chase mail and letters, favor music or oratory over religious ads, and few hotel visitors attend services. Ministers paused mailing slips after poor reception in Philadelphia and locally.
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Philadelphia
Shirtmaking an Art Revealed in Tailor Craft
F F Werntz argues shirtmaking is an art based on 15 years of experience shaping men's bodies. He notes regional variation in measurements, the rise of fancy shirts with detached components, and the adoption of sanitary standards in garments including underwear and the shift to lighter fabrics.
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F. F. Werntz
Pennsylvania
Stirtiaker
Squire Ferree Pushes Party Lines In Cornopolis
A Cornopolis resident argues that broken party ties harmed borough government over four years. Squire J F Ferree urges reintroducing straight party tickets and party reorganization to curb internecine strife and improve governance. He notes growth in all parties, but past independents and Citizens moves arose from Republican dominance and failed to satisfy reformers.
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Squire J. F. Ferree
Coraopolis
Squire
Republican Party
Walking Delegate Muddle in Local Painters Unions
National President Thompson arrives to settle disputes between Local Unions 10 15 and 195 over walking delegate elections and representation in the Building Trades' Council. Charges allege unfair tactics by W H Jewell and union withdrawals impact council representation as Thompson plans to resolve the eight hour issue not discussed.
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Thompson
Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators
East End
Pittsburg
Allegheny
W. H. Jewell
Jewell
Tnion No. 15
No. 195
Painters’ District Council
No. 72
Building Trades’ Council
No. 15
No. 10
Mr. Thompson
Admirsvnn
Delecate
Executive Board
No. 7
Organization of
Marble Workers
American Federation of Labor
Building Trades
Slate Roofers Demand Higher Wages in Allegheny County
The Slate and Tile Roofers Union proposes a May 1 wage increase and new work rules for Allegheny County contractors. The plan calls for a 53 hour work week at 3.60 per day, double pay on Sundays and holidays, employer-covered travel and board, apprenticeships under union laws, and that only union members may punch or cut slate.
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Allegheny County
Washington
Alegheny
Kaufmanns Adds Cutter For Spring Suits
Kaufmanns Merchant Tailoring Department announces new spring garments with imported suiting and trimming. To speed orders they add cutter W. Pearce formerly of Watson & Co. Gentlemen urged to visit on Fifth Avenue and Smithfield Street to save 10 to 20 dollars on new spring suits.
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W. Pearce
Messrs. Watson & Co
Rent listings and clock shop ad from The Dispatch
A reader notes forthcoming rental listings in The Dispatch with rent days on Mondays and Thursdays. An advertisement claims the cheapest clock and bronze shop in the city at Hauch's, 295 Fifth Avenue.
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Hauch’s
Fifth Avenue
Wfsu
Railroads Propose West Bound Freight Rate Cut
Central Traffic Association moves to reduce west bound rates for lower classes with effect March 30. A Chicago meeting Tuesday will decide eligible articles, with fourth and fifth classes reclassified as fifth and sixth. Iron shipments to St Louis and Chicago see sizable cuts, while east bound concessions were rejected. Locals say mills and class houses hold back due to freight doubts.
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Central Traffic Association
Chicago
St. Louis
Matoning
Shenango
Howard & Sears Endorse Adams Direct Process for Steel
The Howard & Sears steel firm of Eagle Rock Virginia adopts the Adams direct process for open hearth steel and will pay a tonnage royalty to patent owners on all material produced. The firm supplies material to the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad and seeks the process for that purpose following a Census Department circular by Superintendent Porter.
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Steel Company
Howard & Sears
Eagle Rock
Virginia
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company
Labor secrecy request from Powderly to district and local K of L
The Knights of Labor leader Mr. Powderly asks district state and local secretaries not to provide information in response to a set of questions. The article notes the broad scope of labor organizations in the country and Powderly’s directive aims to limit disclosure.
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Powderly
K. of L
Potters Cite Tariff Benefits and Classification Talks
A Western potters conference at the Anderson Hotel with Eastern reps considered ware classification and discounts. Eastern titans like J. H. Brewer and J. A. Campbell attended with E. M. Pearson as secretary. John N. Taylor and John E. B. Wiley from East Liverpool spoke on discounts and tariff impacts, noting prices rose slightly but tariffs lowered consumer costs through American competition.
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The
Anderson
J. H. Brewer
J. A. Campbell
Trenton
E. M. Pearson
Wheeling
John N. Taylor
John EB. Wiley
East Liverpool
Wiley
Braddock Nailing Dispute Delays Local Construction
Packer workers at Braddock Glass Company refuse Braddock Wire Work nails. Carpenters may join in if council initiates action. Local carpenter notes no steps until council starts agitation.
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Braddock Glass Company
Braddock
Trainor jailed after Edgar Thomson riot charges
John Trainor was committed to jail by Alderman Gripp on charges tied to the Edgar Thomson Iron and Steel Works riot. W. A. Rowe filed the information. A hearing is set for Saturday March 14. Randall Club members endorsed Flinns wharf bill. Pay day occurred in several mills across the two cities. Journeymen Horseshoers' Union seeks a nine hour day next season. Coke strike costs run to about 250000 for workers and 300000 for operators. Wholesale liquor dealers met to push Harrisburg bills. Browns Division No 370 of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers plans a social at Lafayette Hall on April 22.
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John Trainor
Edgar Thomson Iron and Steel Works
Alderman Gripp
W. A. Rowe
Randall Club
Flinn
Tak Journeymen Horseshoers
Harrisburg. &.S. Browns Division No
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Lafayette Hall
Burgess of Law and Order League
Mr. Kirkwood
George G. McMurtrie
Apollo Iron and Steel Works
Chamber of Commerce
McMurtrie
Trade-Wide Grocery Advertises Wide Variety
A Long list of discounted staples and priced goods from M. R. Thompson at 301 Market Street and 69 Third Avenue Pittsburg. The ad notes free delivery within both cities and prepaid freight for Sidand orders over sidand within 100 miles, urging readers to send for the price list.
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Pittsburg
M. R. Thompson
Market Street
Third Avenue
Gusky’s
Everett Piano Club offers affordable pianos to members
Members may choose payments from cash to $25 down and $10 a month to receive a piano immediately. The plan leverages wholesale prices from contracting to buy 350 pianos, a deal unavailable to small retailers. Visit 137 Federal Street Allegheny or request a circular from manager Alex Truss.
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Federal Street
Allegheny
Alex. Truss
L. O. Cameron
Bellevue
Prohibition Debate in Apollo and Leechburg Shapes Local Policy
Apollo and Leechburg leaders, merchants, and residents debate upholding prohibitory law amid pressure for saloons. Prominent figures including Walter Guthrie and James Kirkwood argue the Brooks law remains operative, linking borough fates. Local women, temperance groups, and Jr. O U A M back remonstrances while some hotel and mill figures show divided opinions on repeal.
Kaufmanns Millinery Dept Opens Tomorrow
A new millinery department at Kaufmanns' opens tomorrow with a dazzling display in the window. The advertisement invites shoppers to try the stylish hats and enjoy the grand unveiling.
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Kaufmanns
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Hubbard Medicine Co
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Adams
Mr. Powderly
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Census de Partment
Anderson Hotel
Rankin Mill
Everett Piano Club
Penn Avenue
Remixe
WiLpDs
Keufmenns
Apollo and
Leechburg
Walter Guthrie
Albert Painter
Kittanning
Levehburg
Anello
Borouch
James Kirkwood
Apollo Foundry Company
Law and Order Society
Andrew Stoughton
Neale
Stoughton
Christian Union
Guthrie
McBroyar
Leechborn
John Jenkins
Kirkpatrick 31Ili
Campbell
George H. Goodsell
Jennings Bros. & Co
Poffenberger
Lutheran Church
Friends of Temperance
John Hill
Ed Hill
N. K. Collier
Willertas
Darling Council
Novo, Jr
Connect
Harrisburg
Apollo Herald
Pittabure
James Krink Woop
Y. J. Aldridge
Jone
EL Woop
I. G. Scorr
Leeenburg
Seechburg
Casu
Hyunch’s
Reining & Wilds
Peno Avenue
Pitesirn’s
Her Majesty's
Dr. Ball
Dr. Warner
Loomer’s
Ferris
P. D
Foy
Nottingham
Cluncy
Antique
Brussels
Mh Sree
Henry G. Allen Co
Allen
Howard Crosby
D. D
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America
Europe
Britannica
Hinine
Edison
Stanley
Harrison
Cleveland
Biemarck
Henry G. Allen Company
Irspura
Jacksons
Liberty ST
Star Corner
Laived
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Laird
Laird’s Retail Stores
Wood Street
Whelesale Store
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