Strike Benefits and Carpenter Dispute Over Union Aid
The article details the strike among carpenters with members paying 50 cents monthly, 5 cents to a protective fund, while anger grows over supporting craftsmen in other towns and denying local aid from Philadelphia as unconstitutional. Reprisals threaten around July elections as the old Executive Board’s stance is blamed. some contractors have yielded, but the Builders' Exchange remains solid. Secretary P J Metjurre says the Pittsburg strike has General Executive Board sanction, though he delays due to personal reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Federation of Labor
Builders’ Exchange
Twilders’ Exchange
Norrow
Martin Frank
P. J. Metjurre
United Brotherhood
Disratch
Pittsburg
General Executive Board
Pitcbure
Irwin
McGuire
Corfer
Rwin
National Council
Brotherhood
Maguire
Mc Lorin
Daniel F. Crawford
Demorest & Crawford
Pittsburg Brotherhood
Antion
Crawford
Master Builders’ Association
McKeesport
Pinsbury
Titusburg
Pittsburg Carpenters Strike Stirs National Debate
Delegates in Pittsburg report General Secretary McGuire will visit to settle a local carpenters strike argued as righteous under the Brotherhood constitution. Contractors warn national interference could disrupt the dispute while local leaders insist the struggle remains a pure local issue and momentum favors the workers.
Strike Progress Across Braddock and Nearby Towns
Report on labor actions from Braddock McKeesport Youngstown and New Castle. Carpenters at Edger Thomson Steel Works to start a new house for Superintendent Schwab after ten hour days. Planing mill men in Youngstown seek direct talks and withdraw from the union but refuse to suspend strike. Some tiners and slaters may return to work. McKeesport planing boss William Wampler to grant eight hours. 30 men to return Monday amid conflicting statements about his arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock
Edger Thomson Steel Works
Schwab
Youngstown
Planing Mill
New Castle
Irwin
William Wampler
McKeesport
McKacesport
Wampler
Fewer Bricklayers Out of Work Than Supposed
S. L. Mawhinney visited the Torris ravTen office to dispute a Build ing Trades statement claiming 1,200 bricklayers were idle. He said fewer than 50 are unemployed, the rest work at the furnace building branch or are unaffected. The strike seeks higher pay, with Mawhinney noting last year’s minimum was $4 and urging a $450 wage. contractors may raise wages, but the demand is not for a universal 50 cent raise. Marbiecutters Coming Out, President Lenz of the Marbiecutters Union, said the employers’ stance remains unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. L. Mawhinney
Torris. ravTen
Building Trades
Mawhioney
Employes called out until firms accept wage scale
Samuel Young and Alexander Beggs & Son have conceded the demand and the employes in those shops will be called out until these firms agree to the scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Young
Alexander Beggs & Son
Plastering Strike Threatens Eight Hour Day
Plasterers stop work on the rehovees of H. Oliver H. C. Frick and Stewart and threaten an eight hour strike if carpenters continue to resist. The stoppage signals a broader policy by the masters to close down work until concessions are won.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rew
H. Oliver
H. C. Frick
Stewart
Westinghouse Company Meetings Set for Tomorrow
Shareholder meetings are planned for the Philadelphia Company and the Westinghouse Electric Company tomorrow. no final public statement was given yesterday despite expectations, with officials citing progress as satisfactory. A Philadelphia directory meeting occurred in Mr Westinghouse’s office yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Westinghouse
Electric Company
Philadelphia
Westinghouse Electric Company
Polish Anniversary in Pittsburg Centennial of Freedom Celebrated
Polish residents in Pittsburg mark the centennial of Poland's freedom with church services and a street parade. Morning services at St Stanislaus on Penn Avenue will feature Rev Dr Syrkovy. A 4000‑strong Southside parade forms on South Fifteenth Street and moves to St Adelbert's on South Sixteenth Street. Evening services follow at St Adelbert's and the Penn Avenue church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
St. Stanislaus Church
Penn Avenue
Syrkovy
Smallman Street
St. Adelbert’s Church
South Sixteenth Street
South Fifteenth Street
Smithfield Street Bridge
St. Adelbert’s
Smouldering Paper Piles Rekindle In Weldin Cellar
Fire rekindled among long smouldering paper piles in the Weldin building cellar at Wood and Diamond streets after warm weather dried debris. Captain Dan Sylvus sent a still alarm to No 2 company. a strong water stream quelled the blaze in minutes. A crowd gathered as residents discussed the persistent embers in that corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weldin
Dan Sylvus
No. 2 Company
Sullivan in the Soup Be Tried to Run Salvation Armory
Robert Sullivan of South Twenty-eighth Street caused a disturbance at the Salvation Army Armory on Carson Street. After multiple requests to stop he was ejected, returned to disrupt the meeting, and was arrested by Officer Boyd and taken to the Twenty-eighth Ward station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Sullivan
South Twenty-eighth Street
Salvation Army
Carson Street
Boyd
Sullivan
Twenty-eighth Ward
Monument Meeting for General Encsel Memorial
The Sixty first Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers will meet at Union Veteran Legion Hall Saturday May 9 at 7 30 P M to arrange a monument in Winchester Virginia honoring General Russell who led the First Division of the Sixth Corps and fell there in battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Union Veteran Legion Hall
Winchester
Russell
Sixth Corps
Missing man from Penn Avenue linked to suspected foul play
Michael Madden of 3944 Penn Avenue aged HM years and employed at Best Fox and Co foundry disappeared about ten days ago. He left April 23 for Lucinda Clarion County with 300 dollars to buy a mortgage on his father's farm. He never reached his destination and foul play is suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Madden
Penn Avenue
Best, Fox & Co
Lucinda
Clarion County
Brubecker Arrested for Disorderly Conduct in Allegheny
W. W. Brubecker of Western avenue Allegheny was arrested last evening on a disorderly conduct charge. His wife, who has separated from him, reported to Mayor Wyman that he kicked in her door upon arriving at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Brubecker
Western Avenue
Allegheny
Brubecker
Wyman
Hotel Oliver Opens At Elfwood With Guest Train
The Hotel Oliver in Elfwood opened formally yesterday afternoon. A special Pittsburg train brought many invited guests. An elegant lunch followed at six o'clock. H. W. Hartman directed the ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
Elfwood
Pittsburg
H. W. Hartman
Missing Boy Reported From Brownsville Avenue
Robby Smith, four, was reported missing from his home on Brownsville Avenue last night. Two girls with a large bell were seen parading on Carson Street searching for the child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robby Smith
Brownsville Avenue
Carson Street
Law and order items mix of assaults thefts and tavern raids
Multiple small city cases are listed including Joan Luis facing Alderman King over assault on a 12 year old, Jobe Lester and Willie Sul brawl, W J Fire suing over liquor license and horse larceny, Sternex Moret and John Hasker dispute and arrest, HaGarry Jackson jailed for assault, Joseph Galines hearing for stealing 125, Harry Bittees jailed for betrayal, Macate Curins husband Beverly Childs arrested for peace violation, speakeasy raid leading to proprietor and two men seized, William Firs charged with horsehair theft, Mannix Meyer hearing for peace breach, Charles Thomas jailed for wife beating, and fabric price noted at end.
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Joan Luis
King
Mra. Lester
Jobe Lester
Willie Sul
Sill
Mre. Lester
W.J. Fire
Finley Township
Aurin
Abraham Schafer
Sternex Moret
John Hasker
Southside
Mfcer Thompson
HaGarry Jackson
Squire Douglas
Boston
William Jackson
Joseph Galines
Alderman Beinhaver
Harry Bittees
Alderman Gripp
Mary Heck
Macate Curiins
Wylie Avenue
Beverly Childs
William Sexton
William Firs
Mary Ritchter
Mannix Meyer
Charles Thomas
East End
Tax assessment row faces Guckenheimer tax dispute in Pittsburg
Pittsburg boards wrestle with exemptions and taxability of out of city operations. Guckenheimer & Bros object to city tax on distillery business as plants lie in Armstrong and Butler counties. Hartman Steel precedent cited to support city tax validity, board denies exemptions and warns of potential litigation. Chief Assessor Case notes steady progress toward completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Assessors
Pittsburg
Moreland
A. Guckenheimer & Bros., Distillers
First Avenue
Armstrong
Butler
Hartman Steel Company
Beaver Falls
Single
Beaver Fall
Guckenheimer
Supreme Court
Guckenheimner
Police Discharge of Officer Kennedy Sparks Pickup
Allegheny police Superintendent Muth dismissed Officer Michael Kennedy of the Fifth district after finding him asleep on his beat from 10 30 P M to 2 30 A M yesterday. Kennedy had served on the force since the first term of Mayor Wyman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Muth
Michael Kennedy
Fifth District
Kennedy
Wyman
Socialist Lecture Tomorrow by Dr Leon at Odd Fellows Hall
The Southside branch of the Socialist Labor party will hold a meeting tomorrow night in Odd Fellows Hall on South Eighteenth street. Professor Leon from Columbia College New York will lecture on Labor and Freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
Socialist Labor Party
Odd Fellows’ Hall
South Eighteenth Street
Leon
Columbia College
New York
Burglary at Bennett station residence of Joseph Hauser
Thieves broke into the Bennett station liveryman Joseph Hauser’s home on Friday night. They stole a 300 and a 5 watch, then secured the doors from the outside and fled the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hauser
Bennett Station
Barelare
Repatrizig Watch and Jewelry at Gallinger's ATG
Gallinger's ATG advertises repatriating watches and jewelry at the lowest prices with broad selection and claimed deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallinger’s
ATG
Two Men Die in Workplace and Street Accidents
A series of fatal mishaps reported yesterday includes Quan James J Quine at Duquesne Tube Works after clothing snagged on gear. an unidentified man killed by a Limited train near Lawrenceville. Theodore Kessler thrown from a wagon in Alagelwooil breaking a leg. Jacob Muller crushed by a heavy rack. Martha Courtney injures leg in ice fall. T ODay hand crushed at Conway Torley Co. F Linabouch struck from Madison Avenue car receiving a severe scalp wound and hospital transfer.
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Quiys
James J. Quine
Keshley
Theodore Kessler
Alagelwooil
Muller
Jacob Muller
Courrxry
Mia
Martha Courtney
Woods’ Run
McClure Avenue
O'Day
T. O'Day
Conway, Torley & Co
Lixanoer
F.C
Second Annual Convention of Slovakian Union Held in Allegheny
The Roman Catholic Slovakian Union conducts its second annual convention at St. Wenceslaus Church Allegheny with eighteen delegates from Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Illinois Minnesota and New Jersey. George Onda of Cleveland presides. A resolution urges Slavish immigrants to become U S citizens bring wives and stay. Death benefits set at 400 for a member 200 for a wife. A parade of Hungarian and Bohemian societies is planned in Allegheny today with about 800 marchers.
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St. Wenceslaus Church
Main Street
Allegheny
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Illinoity
Minnesota
New Jersey
Pittsburg
George Onda
Cleveland
United States
Constable Porter Injured in Buggy Accident
Charles Porter, Second ward constable, was severely injured when a buggy overturned at Center avenue and Morewood Street. His companion fled. Porter was found unconscious with a severe head wound and no clear sign of skull fracture. He was taken to Mercy Hospital and remained unresponsive at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Porter
Second Ward
Mercy Hospital
South Highland
Center Avenues
Center Avenue
Morewood Street
Porter
Lawrenceville Man Fires Revolvers From Window
John F. Fetley, a Lawrenceville plumber, fired two revolvers from a second story window at homes across the street and at his own walls. He was arrested and the revolvers seized. another was found on his person. He offered no explanation beyond claiming drunkenness, though onlookers doubted he had been drinking. Betley is a well known local figure in business and social circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Fetley
Lawrenceville
Betley
Proxies Confirm Board at Blind Asylum Meeting
The Blind Asylum directors announce no fight to topple the board as proxies secure enough votes to elect the current leadership. The annual meeting follows tomorrow afternoon with 20 pupils at the school. Harold Pierce heads to Cincinnati while Charles J. Clark is slated to replace him if he accepts. Morris H. Danziger, once ousted, states no opposition will be raised due to lost interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Blind Asylum
Colonel Herron
Harold Pierce
Cincinnati
Charles J. Clark
Morris H. Danziger
Vandaliz line tickets to be honored after May 7 halted
General Passenger Agent E. A. Ford warns that after May 7 tickets or baggage checks will not be honored by conductors on the Chicago and Alton road and Terre Haute and Indianapolis lines. Meanwhile Farmers Alliance supporters crowd the Alton line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Ford
Terre Haute and
Indianapolis Railroad
Farmers’ Alliance
Alton Line
Pittsburg and Western Road Builds Covered Platform
The Pittsburg and Western Road is building a covered platform between the Ninth and Seventh street bridges for passenger use. A stairway at each end will provide access to the bridges. The project fulfills a long needed improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg and
Western Road
Seventh Street
Samaritans to Hold Annual Services in Pittsburg
The Samaritans colored organization holds its annual services this evening with a sermon at Armory Hall Frankstown avenue at 2 o'clock. John W. Martin of Baltimore National Grand Chief will deliver the address after the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samaritans
Pittsburg
Armory Hall
Frankstown Avenue
John W. Martin
Baltimore
The
Order In America
W.T. Lixpser
United States District Court
Claudia Griffiths
James Griffiths
Muriel Street
Hildale Cemetery
Allegheny
John McConnell
Tarentum
Parnassus
Iris M
Z. Evens
J. Evens
Rebecca Street
Joseph Hope
Gilbert McMaster
Rupert McArsx
Department of Public Works
Jommn Thompson
Bee Bern
Protests Against Braddock Riot Hanging At Lafayette Hall
English and German speeches last night at Lafayette Hall protested the hanging of three Braddock rioters. John Ahlman of New York and Robert Steiner of Germany spoke as two chairmen, denouncing bloodshed and urging economic freedom while blasting the press and schools. No resolutions were adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette Hall
International Working People's Association
German Trades Assembly
Braddock
John Ahlman
New York
John Gorman
International Association
Robert Steiner
Ejideman
Germany
Mr. Ahlman
United States
Central Trades Council Acts To Seek Pardon For Braddock Murders
The Central Trades Council held a regular session with large delegate attendance. O H Tanner of Theatrical Attaches Union 5371 presented credentials. A prior delegation from the International Working Men's Union urged opposing the three executions. The Executive Board recommended against concurrence but urged using influence for commutation or pardon, a sentiment the council adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Trades Council
O. H. Tanner
Theatrical Attaches Union
International Workingmen’s Union
Braddock
Executive Board
Explosion on Forbes Street Damages Main and Jolts Nearby
An explosion struck a natural gas main on Forbes street between Mages and Stevenson yesterday morning. The blast tore up the street and frightened residents while firefighters responded and water was applied to adjacent houses to prevent fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Street
Mages and
Stevenson
Razor Attack Over Chicken Fight Hits 19 Year Old Man
James Muller, 19, was slashed across the face with a razor by Michael McCluskey after a chicken fight near the Fifth Avenue market house. The incident followed a dispute over fair play between McCluskey and William McClain. McCluskey was arrested with a game cock, and Mallet was injured and taken to a doctor for nine stitches. Several onlookers were also detained for disorderly conduct as police prepared more arrests.
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James Muller
Pride and
Bills Streets
Michael McCluskey
Fifth Avenue
Market House
William McClain
Mike McClusky
McClusky
Mallett
McCloskey
Mallet
Ludwig
McCluskey
Eleventh Ward
William McClar
Memorial Day Officers Named In Memorial Day Post
John 8. Lambie elected commander in chief for Memorial Day with W. H. Lambert as Adjutant General and O. S. McIlvaine as Chief of Staff. Aids de Camp include W. Hill, E. Brady, John Hancock, and others across Posts 3 157 41 206 230 259. Further appointments and march order to be issued on the sixth of the month.
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John 8. Lambie
W. H. Lambert
W. R. Ford
O. M. Head
W. P. Herbert
Park Avenue Presbyterians mark tenth anniversary
Anniversary exercises take place at Park Avenue Presbyterian Church this morning with a historic sermon by Rev. George W. Chalfant. In the evening Rev. J. H. Laughlin of Wei Hein North China will discuss ten years of missionary work there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Avenue Presbyterian Church
George W. Chalfant
J. H. Laughlin
Wei Hein
North China
Factions Fight on Ohio Street Leads to Arrests
Samuel Dilworth and John Sweeney were arrested by Officer Milligan after a street brawl on Ohio street Allegheny. At the station house Dilworth attacked Sweeney and the pair were locked together, requiring several officers to separate them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Dilworth
John Sweeney
Milligan
Ohio Street
Allegheny
Dilworth
Sweeney
Lace Curtain Sale Promises Big Week Of Bargains
Pittsburg merchants tout a lace curtain week with heavy discounts from 29¢ to 75c and up to 4 yard lengths. Offers include Irish point and Brussels curtains, brights at 350 to 775, and brass mounted poles. sales emphasize value during a busy shopping period near Union Depot. The Thornton Bros. rush is noted amid a citywide labor dispute as shoppers seek bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Brussels
Nottingham
Ze H. Kouwken & Bro
Penn Avenue
Fourteenth Street
Union Depot
Elegant Hats and Silent Sale At The Cash Store
Mrs E Barker invites to an opening event at 618 Penn avenue featuring trimmed ladies headwear priced 98¢ per yard and 27 inch wash plush. Bargains include curtain scrim 34¢, lace curtains 600 pairs opened, Madras fabrics 19¢ to 1 tic, and pleated suits for men at 225 dollars. Boys long pants suits 350 to 400. Corner Grant and Diamond streets clothing ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madras
P.c
Pictssure Compararion Clothing Company
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Bargain Push Across Stores in Pittsburgh Area
Thornton Bros Allegheny urges shoppers not to buy a black dress until visiting their cash store offering savings on black goods and samples to compare. Gunkys promotes a week long men’s suit sale while Mamaux & Son’s advertises carpet specials and a purse of brussels cabinet pieces at Awits gallery on Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Bros
Allegheny
Black Goods
Falls Four Stories in Elevator Shaft Fatality at Duff Building
Charles Kitsmiller, 18, employed by Duff & Sons to learn cigar making, fell from a fourth floor onto an elevator box after a floor miscommunication. He died instantly from a broken neck and severe head injuries. Coroner convened a jury. inquest adjourned to tomorrow as family notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kitsmiller
E. A. Kitsmiller
P. Duff & Sons
Penn Avenue
John Dalzell
Robert Dof
Duff
Collins Cigar Company
Kitzmiller
George Wolf
Wolf
The Tramp and the Philanthropist Cleanliness View
A reflective pair of lines argues that dirt must be removed to reveal virtue. It claims a truly clean person cannot remain a tramp, implying moral transformation follows cleanliness.
Why Vegetable Oil Soaps Beat the Rest
Public warning on soap quality explains that many soaps use impure fats and harsh alkalies. It notes scented varieties mask odors and promote fear. It touts vegetable oil soaps as best and describes a six ounce cake sold at a low price for easy breaking.
Free Soap Offer to Customers This Week
An advertisement touts a free piece of white floating soap with every purchase during the coming week. It boasts skin safety and popularity, invites readers to compare prices with their current soap, and offers mail orders with free shipping within 200 miles.
Bargain Sale on Fashion Fabrics and Novelties
A retailer promotes a special sale on materials and patterns marked down from 1.25 and 1.50 per yard to 1.00. High class novelties Camel's hair and Cheviot rough effects, plus French suiting patterns, are featured in exclusive designs with former prices 25, 30 and 33 per choice. Cor Fifth Ave and Market St.
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M’guire
Marbiecutters
Lenz
Uwoicn
Philadelphia and Electric Companies
General Encsel
Bolling
A. Guckenheimer & Bros
Pennsylvania Female College
Shadyside Academy
Case
Land of the
Thomas Paive
Tacony
Ahlwan
New York City
Depew
Carnegie
W. L. Scott
Pinkertons
Coke
Saat
Gorman
Theo Mr. Steer
Arbeiter Zeitung
Chicago
Haymarket
Fraddock
B.M
Hanka
John 5
Lambie
Park Avenue Presbyterians
E. Barker
C. A. Simpson’s
Ies
Gunky’s
Paquetrtro Awxinas
Mamaux & Son's
J. H. Kowrel
Pernay
Awit’s Gallery
Market Street
Charles Kitzmiller
Hos
Tohe Dalzell
McDowell
Hawkins Station
Astoria
Pacific Coast
Gusky
Gusxyr
Hoxtroy Ansixnes
Mamaux &Son's
Bersiza & Witps
Gusky's
GusxKyr’s
Ussu
HyacintTs Awnires
Mamauz & Son's
Marshell
Cor. Sandusky
Alleghery
Northside
William Witherow
Duquesne
Witherow
Thomas Bayne
John Nebbd
Ingrain
Edward
Groetzinger
Penn Ave
Shanghai and
India
Hueus & Hacxe
Cor
and Market Sa
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