Workers Side of Coke Region Wage Dispute Published
A statement from United Mine Workers of America officers presents workers' view in the Connelsville coke region lockout. The document argues wages and production costs justify a wage rise, cites regional price differences, and outlines a proposed conference, calling for fair treatment amid competition from lower wage regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consellsville
United Mine Workers of America
Conarksville Goke
Toran
UM. W
Columbus
Pompoehal Alps
Councileville Tegion
Connelleville
Jowest
ConnellsviHie
Connellsville
Tiem
Lupo Pelle
Wiese Terete
Conpelueville Peeton
Herrington Family Seeks 160 Acres in Chicago Controversy
Crawford County's Herrington family forms an association to reclaim a prime Chicago property. James Herrington Sr. aided the early survey. Abra Herrington preempted 100 acres. James Jr. allegedly forged his father's name. land deeds disputed amid railroad depot location claims. Col. Robert G. Ingersoll discussed as possible counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadville
Herrngton
Crawford County
Chicago
James Herrington
Abr
Herrington
Robert G. Ingersoll
Citeago
Rock
Peculiar Revolver Accident In Wheeling Street Car
In Wheeling on Chaplain street a toilet crashed through a window of a passing streetcar, wounding Frank Hingler of A Holliday Sons planing mill with a cut to the hand. A revolver, knocked from a stand by a late Mrs Shodds, discharged and bullet pierced the pine door into the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
Chaplain Street
Frank Hingler
A. Holliday & Sons Planing Mill
Blighted fruit prospects hit Bellaire growers hard
A Bellair telegram reports fruit growers near Bellaire mourning crops after a cold snap killed early apples and pears on south and east facing hills. Peaches and olives suffered severe damage though some apples remain, with hopes a portion of the crop may be saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellair
Niy
Two Ingenious Prisoners Escape With Crafted Keys
Henry Weaver and Andrew Tuma, facing criminal assault charges, reportedly devised improvised keys and escaped from custody this morning. The incident was described by authorities as the work of two prisoners noted for their ingenuity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pachion Theie
Rew
earostTs
Henry Weaver
Andrew Tuma
Yume
Details of Newton Graham Case Near Bellefonte
The body of hunter Newton Graham was found on Leonard Ridge in the Allegheny Mountains near Clearfield after a heavy snowstorm. He appeared to have fought for life with preserved condition in the cold. his watch was missing, suggesting robbery by a lumberman or hunter who kept silent to avoid prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belléfonte
Bellefonte
Newton Graham
Leonard Ridge
Allegheny Mountains
Clearfield
Big Coke Company Offers New Wage Scale S Spark Labor Upheaval
Scattered reports from Scottdale and Ashtown describe a McClure Coke Company offer to workers that implies a wage cut with a minimum $1 per 100 bushels floor and a promise to revert to old rates if coke rises to $2.14. Labor leaders urge rejection as 2000 miners confront the plan amid broader regional wage disputes. A separate Pennsylvania Construction Works halt risks protracted shutdowns over back wages, and Frick Company workers mock a new scale, threatening continued strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottdale
McClure Coke Company
John B. Rae
Loreedart
Cambria Iron shifts fuel plan amid coke strike
Special telegram from Johnstown reports General Manager Fulton saying Cambria Iron will not be inconvenienced by the coke strike due to a large own fuel supply. The Bridgewater Natural Gas Company has struck several new strong gas wells and now has gas to peddle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Fulton
Cambria Iron Company
Braver Fallls
Bridgewater Natural Gas Company
Relief Fund For Ireland Misused Says Sophie Sturge
William Lloyd Garrison reports from Boston that Sophie Sturge in Connaught distributes relief in Ireland and asserts that none of Mr Halfour’s large fund has reached the hungry. She details officials priests doctors sending cases to them and warns of growing demand and demoralization due to lack of timely aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
William Lloyd Garrison
Ireland
Sophie Sturge
Connaught
Wheat sowing plan to liquidate church debts in Aberdeen
Aberdeen district Methodist pastors endorse a plan to sow acres of wheat to fund church debts. Farmers will provide land and labor. the church will supply seed and funds for seed from eastern church societies. The move aims to liquidate debt via agricultural generosity and organizational support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Dakota
Aberdees
F. A. Burdick
Aberdeen
Convict Labor Leased by Manufacturers Under Scrutiny
A three part State prison report cites a decade of contract convict labor, alleges overpriced twine machinery purchases, and claims Warden J. J. Randall was ousted at manufacturers' urging. The committee asserts the state paid about 900000 more to contractors than it earned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woomelieville
Foglia
Anc
Mav
Fr. H. Penna
Pree Wise
M. Pausian
St. Paul
House
J. J. Randall
Randall
Smith and Pritchard Set for British Championship Fight
Smith and Pritchard agreed to clash for £500 a side with a £1,000 side stake. The bout, to feature two ounce gloves, will be presented by Richard K. tox and the champion of England. A large crowd from National and Pelican Clubs attended the Sporting Life office meeting in Lorpox in March. Notables present included Frank Slavin Charley tohell George W Moore Johnny O Neil George Baird Charley White and Chippy Norton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorpox
March
Jem Smith
Ted Pritchard
Sporting Life
Tolay
National
Pelican
Groves
Richard K. Tox
England
Eficht
Frank Slavin
Charley Tohell
George W. Moore
Johnny O'Neil
George Baird
Charley White
Duke
Chippy Norton
Public Telegrams and Notices From Philadelphia Journal
A late 19th century notice list reports a General Society of Sons of the Revolution meeting in Philadelphia with a reception at the Hotel Stratford on April 4. The item also lists beer endorsements, new handkerchief novelties, wall paper sales, and several marriage licenses and notices from various townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
General Society of Sons of the Revolution
Hall of the Historical Society
Philadelphia Society
Stratford
Obituary notices and funeral announcements from Pittsburg 1891
Multiple death notices list names such as Hannah Bennett Laura Bridgwater Agnes Chambers Margaret Clymer and others with ages and addresses in Pittsburgh Allegheny City and surrounding areas. The items include funeral times dates and burial arrangements as well as family invitations and residence details.
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Lacock Street
Allegheny City
New York
Hartford
Chambers
Agnes Hark Chambers
Joseph Chambers
Jesus
Penn Avenue
Clymer
Fayette Street
Allegheny
Margaret Holler Clymer
Farmmay
Cooper
Lip. M
Mra Sanan
A. Cooper
Maggie
J. Q. A. McCormick
Charles Street
Corwin
Mary Emma Foster
W. B. Corwin
Center Avenue
Kirkpatrick Street
Cratz
Catharine
John Cratz
Cupps
Olte
William
Mary Gupps
Dempster
Agnes Dempsten
Samuel Dempster
Gilchehist
Alex AX Deb Gilchrist
Uniondale Cemetery
Griffin
SP. M
Loretta
Martin J
Sarah Griffin
Nes Hague
Seneca Street
Fourteenth Ward
Tavuns Bay
Chicago
Philadelphia
Souvenir Offerings Highlighted at Local Stores
E. P. Roberts and Sona on Fifth Avenue and Market Street showcase an array of attractive souvenirs while Welty's at 120 Federal Street and 65 67 69 71 Parkway advertises lace curtains at various prices. The brief notice emphasizes variety and value for shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welty's
Federal Street
Parkway
E. P. Roberts & Sona
Fifth Avenue
Market Street
Welty’s
Obituary notices from Pittsburgh area deaths 1891
A dense list of deaths and funeral notices from March 1891 in Allegheny Pittsburgh and nearby towns. Entries name the deceased ages, residences, and funeral details with dates and times, outlining private interments and church services. Names include Johnston Lewis Long Madine Mali a Martin Meiling er Mercer Moritz McCarthy McClarren McGraw McGuire McTighe Nuttridge Pearson Rafferty Shannon Sharp Simpson Small Agnes Catherine, Evelyn, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Greneck
Shemeld Street
Jomxston
Fouveral
Kure
Gazeam Street
Soho
Lewis
Margaret
John L. Lewis
Furpay
Cedar Avenue
Allegheny
Roper Lane
Second Avenue
Washington
Catherine Lona
Baldwin Township
Madine
Charies
Charles
Annie Madine
Murray Avenue
Boltzhoover Borough
Malia
Michael Malia
Feneral
Gist Street
Martin
Agnes Martis
John Martin
Meilinger
Gussie
Paul Meilinger
Main Street
Allegheny City
Mercer
Jexnre
J. C. Mercer
Carroll Street
Moritz
M. Leonard Moritz
Semmelrock Bros
Carson Street
Southside
Pittsburg
Sixty-second
Pennsylvania Volunteers
McCarthy
Verona Street
Braddock
P. F. McCarthy
McClarren
Sacred Heart Church
East End
Nuttridge
Diamond Street
Many
Thomas Nuttridge
Pearson
Arch Street
Sarah
Richard Pearson
Rafferty
San Diego
Jates C. Raphers
W. W. Cole
Furpary
Shannon
Edgeworth
Alargaret Frew
W. T. Shannon
Sewickley
Federal Street
Sharp
Sarah Sharp
Simpson
Evelyn M. Simpson
Pittsburg High School
Christ M. E. Church
Eighth Street
Penn Avenue
City
Boys' Department Showcases Children's Clothing Range
A home like section in the store rooms the boys and children's wear with thousands of square feet of boys kilts and short pant suits in attractive sensible styles. The department offers diverse outfits reflecting top market ideas for youngsters.
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Jack Frost
Enin
Frast
Buckeye
Bellaire
Jack Froit
Yam
Ro Wenec
BIG Coke Company
Uniontown
AsionTows
Pennsylvania
Frick Company
Peasant
Halfour
St. Vitus
Miles
Feming & Son's
Market St
Boys
Fine
Salta
P. C.C.C
Oor. Grant
Diamond Streets
Parces & Jones
G. D. Simon's
Ohio Street
Sons of the Revolution
Tron City Brewing Co
Jos, Honxe & Co
Peon Avenue
Waar
Massdence
George F. Grubbs
MacCandress Township
Ida L. Osborn
Karl Gessler
Pring Garden Borough
Juliana Weber
Spcing Garden
iGitates Patrol
Sevvcerenrees
Pielanane
Eliza Paas McDonald
Syotn B. Gallagher
Christina Goodbread
Jakobina Macneb
Jacob Koller
Christina Loreb
Baird—Fralich
George W. Lose
Tox L. Batro
Emma B. Fraulcg
Glenfield
Samuel Ward
Selma Street
Ninesteenth Ward
Thurspay
Hodil
Caroline
Joan H. Hodil
Garrett Street
Tuyms
Cleveland
Chunk Moses
Philadelphia Cooking School
Gen. K. Stevenson Co
van Hostage & Bon
Kuhn & 2 A. Renshaw & Co
James & Son
Diller &Ee Allegheny
OF New
Keatings Alley
Webster Avenue
Catherine Agnes
Joan R
Lizzis
Joan T. Woods
MES Archibald & Bro
Jp Recenentee
Insurance Co
North America
William L. Jones
Fourth Avenue
Dof P
Western Insurance CO
Sx Hes bereRde Beersecade Resens
Wood Street
Alexander Nimick
Jowin B. Jackson
Fell
WM. P. Herhert
Arthur, Schondelmyer
Ohio St
Ture
N. B
Bogos & Buhl
Allegheny, PA
Paris
Fifth Ave
THE
F. Sores
Soristenburg
Fleming & Son
Pitsburg
Stanley
Wood St
Mbl
Gusky
Ginniff & Steinert, Lim
Wanamaker& Brown, Cor
Sixth ST
Penn Ave
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