Building Trades Struggle in Homestead Borough
Contractors clash over wage demands as several firms vow to source materials locally and resist outside bidders. John News and James Cochran report progress on buildings, while a carpenters’ advance dispute ends with union men holding the line. idle workers listed as 400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cochran
Cochran & Davis
Eldin
Wood Street
Ark
Mr. Gochran
Ork
Homestead
Miners Accept 79 Cent Per Ton Rate to Avert Strike
The Miners Convention of District No. 5 agreed to maintain a 79 cent per ton wage base for railroad coal workers, with possible localized raises where prices rise. A joint operators and miners board will decide portions of any extra increase, and work will resume immediately pending final formalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
L. Gall
Third Avenue
Hugh McLaughlin
Boyd
Patrick leBryde
United Mine Workers Ofmerica
Columbus
Trectty
Intertale
Hursday
Opersos
Yesterey
Ohio
Covention
Comitee
McLaughlin
Ccretary McBride
F Robbins
Penn Avenue
Tey
Mr. Robbins
Alexander Dempster
J.ferton Hall
M. A. Andrews
F. M. Osborne
McBryde
McBride
Wrnmmer
Aly
Coke
Perstors
Strike Talk Among Carpenters On Peon Avenue
A group of carpenters on Peon avenue near Eleventh greet discussed a retke order yesterday afternoon. One man opposed to going on strike refused to comment to reporters, saying his friends knew his view and that he would stand with his fellows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peon Avenue
Eleventh Greet
Toronto contractor reports mason and quarry strikes
J. H. McLaughlin, a Toronto contractor, says masons and carpenters in the city are striking for nine hours a day or a higher wage. He notes workers demand a term for apprenticeship and better conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. McLaughlin
Toronto
Cory
Effects of the Strike Hit Pittsburg Retail Trade Hard
The strike reduces Friday bargain crowds and dulls sales across clothing and furnishing shops. Clerks outnumber buyers at times as retailers brace for continued weakness. Grocers and wholesalers face slowed replenishment and narrowing demand while financials expect a short stagnation, not deep harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Bere
Fourth Avenue
Eight-Hour Lockout Across Mines and Mills Gleaned
Miners meet at Douglas station to accept last year’s 8 cents per ton wage. Wheeling sees 1,000 miners strike for signed scale. Erie and Beaver Falls join eight hour demands. McKeesport carpenters walk out. New Castle bosses reject nine hour pay. Youngstown carpenters quit. some small contractors sign scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. L. Scott
Douglas Station
Clearfield
Dubois
Erie
McKeesport
National Tube Works
Beaver Falls
New Brighton
New Castle
Boss
Lawrence County
Youngstown
Ohio coal miners fix 70 cent rate in Hocking Valley
A Columbus dispatch reports Ohio coal unions settled for the coming year with 70 cents per ton in the Hocking Valley and a graded scale for other districts. Machine mining terms were unresolved, likely causing future disputes. About 90 delegates attended as President John B. Rae urged future action amid talks of a potential Pennsylvania miners strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Hocking Valley
John B. Rae
United Mine Workers
Pennsylvania Laws
National Executive Board
Contractor Rushes to Roof Under Penalty Threat
A hurried Allegheny builder with multiple contracts on California Avenue and Penns Avenue faced a looming April deadline. To avoid a penalty, he allocated all resources to finish the Penns Avenue project, bringing the structure under roof with workers to spare. The owner was met with a smile of iron as the crew boasted about the rapid completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Avenue
Penns Avenue
Yesterdy
Industrial Notes on Plant Site and Machinists Session
The Chicago Safe and Lock Company secured 14 acres for a plant at Elizabeth. A quarry station near Verner will be visited, with the Master Machinists to hold their sixth annual session in Lafayette Hill. About 200 firms will be represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Safe and Lock Company
Elizabeth
Smith
Verner
Lafayette Hill
Quarrel Leads to Disorderly Conduct Arrestsat Ninth Street
Report says Mike McCarthy Martin O'Brien and James Drew fought yesterday at Ninth and Liberty streets. In the melee one man struck a plate glass window at Henshaw home. Robinson intervened and arrested all three on disorderly conduct charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike McCarthy
Martin O'Brien
James Drew
Ninth and
Liberty Streets
Tragic Eva Bloch Abduction Case Reaches Siberia
A Polish girl's disappearance ties to a Russian officer and a Warsaw police probe. Coroner McDowell seeks details from Warsaw authorities as they pursue the suspected abductor and gather evidence from the inquest.
Inquiry on Eva Bloch case and missing person details
The letter requests investigation steps in the Eva Bloch disappearance, asking to identify a man who accompanied her to Piwks, determine circumstances of her abduction, and whether documents or photos exist. It notes Warsaw connections, a German-residing father, a sister Cecilia, and plans to involve the coroner, district attorney, and Russian officials through the consul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Bloch
Union
Asia
America
Europe
Eva
Hoa Block
Litila
Russian
McDowell
Police Department
Warsaw
Russia
Union Depot
Director of Police of
Allegheny
Fraosky
John Slovensky
Grant Street
Information Bureau
Wanreanw
PoLic
Pitteburg
Vepulney Street
Vrosnovsky
Eva Bioch
New York
Ashe
Ben Ples
Og Man
Thin Man
Vladivostok
Fibienne
Lear
Eva Biook
Nove
Eva Brock
Piwks
Va Bloch
Germany
Cecilia Ieikaees Isieveas Thier Et Dagmsensen
Rescuing Suspender Rescue at Central Station
Jack Haggerty and Kate Haggerty of 27 Ross street were arrested for disorderly conduct after a disturbance at 25 Ross street. Officer Morley saw Hal attempt suicide by hanging with suspenders. the restraints broke, saving him as he fell to the floor and drifted to sleep. He is about 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Kate Haggerty
No. 27
Ross Street
No. 25
Central Station
Morley
Hal
Haggerty
Miller Arrested for Liquor Sale and Gambling House
Reuben Miller proprietor of a grocery and pool room at Franklin and Logan streets was arrested by Detective Robinson on charges of selling liquor without a license and keeping a gambling house. Informant McAleese before Magistrate Gripp. bail set for Monday hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Miller
Franklin
Logan
Robinson
McAleese
Gripp
Miller
City Treasurer Denniston Receipts Praise for Tax Work
City Treasurer Denniston and his office faced a rush of tax receipts praised by Colonel W A Herron who pays taxes for himself and clients across the city. The work followed a late appropriation ordinance and the force was two mail periods behind. Taxes paid included the Schenley estate totaling over $52000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denniston
W. A. Herron
Colonel Herron
Schenley
May Day Among the Poles on the Southside
May devotional exercises of Polish children drew about 500 to a schoolhouse gathering on South Fifteenth Street. They marched to the church at South Fifteenth and Carson with lighted candles. The ceremony lasted about an hour and honored the Blessed Virgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Fifteenth Street
South Fifteenth
Carson
Drunken man hits wife with chair then is jailed
John Keeff, a well known local figure, was arrested after striking his wife with a rocking chair following heavy drinking. She suffered a head wound and was knocked senseless while attempting to escape. Also, Frits Kenning faced a hearing for stealing cutlery from Bindley Hardware, claiming the items were bought. The Dispatch promises a detailed feature on the oldest graveyard in tomorrow’s 24 page issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Keeff
Frits Kenning
Plymouth Street
Bindley Hardware Company
Alderman Succop
Benning
Frm
Police arrest multiple for disorderly conduct and assault
Sherman Massey and Ellen Brown of Minersville were arrested on warrants and jailed after being accused of assaulting Clara Morr on Wylie avenue. Joseph Angell and Michael Martinsky were also detained on disorderly conduct and related charges. A Belgian fight on Penn Avenue led to two Poles being arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Massey
Ellen Brown
Minersville
Eleventh Ward
Scott
Massey
Miss Brown
Inspector McAleese
Clara Morr
Wylie Avenue
JOSePe# ANGELL
Offcer Wright
Eo Rg
Willinms Wall
Wae
Sookea
Twenty-eighth Ward
Michael Martinsky
Ailaarbecht
James
Forbes Street
Enth Ward
Thomas Tonrs
Etna
Thirteenth Streets
Twelfth Ward
Isis al
Bia Wits
George Schwartz
Patrick Grevor
Etna Aldermas McKenna
Albert Porter
Penn Bveuue
Body Found in Allegheny River at Springdale
Telegram from Springdale reports the discovery of a man's body in the Allegheny River at Springdale. The coroner appointed Squire Parkhill to investigate and report on the death. A disjointed note mentions repairs to the Monongahela River navigation and local civic items, including a talk on the single tax and a mayoral report for the month with arrests and receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springdale
Allegheny River
Squire Parkhill
Monongahela
Seaaette
Na Ausghoes
Tribute to a Chief in Allegheny City Mourning
Allegheny City observes a funeral tribute to Edward Armstrong head of Public Works. Councils adopt resolutions praising his integrity and service shaping the water system. Temporary succession plan outlines department continuity. funeral arrangements led by Chief Murphy with clergy Rev. J. L. Fulton. Five mayoral era of potential successors discussed. no vote taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Edward Armstrong
Department of Public Works
E. A. Knox
Wheeeas
Imana
Allecbeny
Fiie
Epee of Public Works
Murphy
J. L. Fulton
Sixth Presbyterian Church
Department of Public Sarety
Grubbs
Department of Charities
Parke
Common Council
Lindsay
Select Council
Wyman
Andrew Armstrong
David Fulton
Bureau of Highways
Harry Pratt
Bureau of Water
Batchelors
Union Clubs of Allegheny
Chief Armstrong
John McKirdy
Eblers
Samuel Watson
Con
Fashion now favors long sleeves over high shoulder lines
London dressmakers warn that high full sleeves are doomed as seasons shift toward long tight fitting sleeves with a slight shoulder lift. They note the decline in shoulder elevation mirrors fewer tennis players influencing this change and that many will keep softly draped styles for grace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Slavery in California Exposed Chinese Bondage Rising
An article reports thousands of Chinese men held in bondage in California. It details six Chinese secret societies smuggling laborers via Mexico to work under contracts that bind them for years. Laborers receive about 10 cents daily, with most wages going to slave owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
San Francisco
H. J. Hanchel
Los Angeles
St. Louis
Globe-Democrat
China
New World
Mexico
Sac
Lindsey Named New Clerk of United States District Court
Judge Reed accepted the resignation of 8. C. McCandless and appointed William T. Lindsey as clerk of the United States District Court. Lindsey, born in West Middletown Pa, has 50 years of service in the court system and will serve under four judges. McCandless departs to resume private practice. Lindsey’s appointment cited long service and nonpolitical stance. Twenty four pages. Best newspaper in the State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
United States District Court
8. C
McCandless
William T. Lindsey
Cally
Jacob
Lindsey
W. Z. Lindsey
Stone
West Middletown
Washington County
Pleasant Hill Seminary
Vermillion Institute
Cleveland
Alexander Acheson
Washington
Judge Acheson
United States
Samuel Ruth
Allegheny County
United States Marshal's Office
George T. MacCord
West Liberty
Southside
Wilson McCandless
Graham
Yost
H. Bacher Swoope
Clearfield County
Aas
David Reed
Harry McCormick
House
Colonel Stone
Northside
Congress
George A. Allen
Erie
Lyon
Swoope
McCormick
Murrdock
Hall
Rutan
Miller
Harra
Rowley
Johnson
Murdock
Lincoln
St Eric
Williamsport
Stephen
McCandl
Pennsylvania
Hamilton & Acheson
John H. Bailey
Mc.Candless
Polish laborer turns detective uncovers burglar
A Polish laborer acts as detective to track a burglar named Galines. Reinhauer jailed him on a charge of far south sixteenth street robbery. Missing man Savetines learned of Galines in Mantfeld, Pa., and saw $120 of stolen bills deposited with a landlady. Suit filed after Galines fled to Poland to join his family. The hearing is scheduled for this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galines
Reinhauer
Sixteenth Street
Saretines
Savetines
Mantfeld
Galinnes
Bavetines
Poland
Winds Tear Through Rural Areas Destroy Barn Door
A fierce wind swept across the countryside causing fruit trees to shed blossoms and frightening residents into cellars. Near Robb station on the Montour Railway an 8 by 15 foot barn door was blown off its hinges and carried away. Wash tubs and a barrel were hurled from roof spouts and landed in a hedge after the gale subsided. Twenty four pages tomorrow. Get a copy of the big Dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robb Station
Montour
Prince of Wales Horses Fail To Hit Front In Races
The Prince of Wales follows horse racing with royal blue and gold colors that underperform on the flat. Magic, a selling-plate steeplechase mare, sometimes leads. Counterpane, a promising filly, died after a race at Ascot. Pierrethe won the Esher stakes at Ascot. Police chief Math continues force cleanups and will drop several patrol staff, though no mass dismissals are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Prince of Wales
Magic
Counterpane
Ascot
Pierrethe
Math
Thomas Chamberlin
Special Sale of Second Hand Pianos and Organs
A crowded stock of second hand pianos and organs to be cleared at auction prices. Items include grands uprights and squares with 5. Hamiltons listing at 91 and 93 Fifth Avenue. Also a Great Men’s Suit Sale at P C Co C offering 5 10 and 15 dollar suits today. Welty's sells oil cloth from yard to best grades at multiple street addresses. Saloon keepers urged to buy Iron City Brewery beer by phone order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avration
Hamiltos
Fifth Avenue
P.c. Co. C
Welty’s
Eral Street
Parkway
Pins and the Pittsburg Market Demand
The article notes that Pittsburg women buy about 500000 pins daily, implying every pin bought must be replaced as demand grows. It hints at bustling commerce and a steady cycle of consumption in the city’s retail trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Fifth Avenue
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Eckert & McKsin
A. L. Hough
John News
New Place
John Williams
Brockeback & ‘Filiams
Wiliams
Osak
Union P. 2
Gocrttiote
Emen
Jenewed
Industrial Notes
Galllaaaa
Cus
Bva Bloch
Amalie Ivansky
Goroner
Arnold Frapzky
Pole
Victor Ivanovic Novomereky
Ross
Abe
Novomejaky
Jack Haggerty
Senseleas
Allegheny City
Clerk Lindsey
Bill Nye
Howard Fielding
the Dispatch
Big Dispatch
Ulrich & Spencer
Penn Avent
Biber & Easton
Nottingham
Irish Point
Market Street
JUS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Por Street
Foeat
Fortes van Pal
Windsor
Windasors
Bicyclers
Rsstockings
the“ J. H. & Co.” Suerte
Horne & CO
Mya
THE
Prince OF Wales
Iron City Brewery
U. 8
MaRixe Bay
Old City
Livre, the
Optician
Peno Avenue
U. & Maaier
Old City Hall
J. Kerwin Miller & CO
Smithfield ST
Bartlett
Bend
Oumazee
Berlin
James McB. Robb
John 5
Bobb
County Treasurer's Office
Daniel Berlin
Brussels
Edward
Groetzinger
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