Thirteen Witnesses to Testify at the Glass Investigation
The piece reports on a miners strike in the Pittsburg railroad district ending after concessions by diggers and operators. A wage agreement for one year was signed after committees debated arbitration options. Leaders praised the settlement while noting ongoing worker discipline and industry orders to resume full production.
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Knights of Labor Hall
Pittsburg Cos) Association
Fifth Avenue
N, P
Pittsburg
Monongahela Fur ware Company Chartered at McKeesport
A charter was filed in the Recorder's office yesterday for the Monongahela Fur ware Company to be located at McKeesport. The capital stock is 61,000,000 divided into 10,000 shares at 100 each. A charter was also issued for the Ema 001 Comer with capital stock to 10.00 divided into shares. Active names include Aeneenburg, Lee M. Toonesy and Thomas McNally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder's Office
Monongahela Furware Company
McKeesport
A En Areenburg
Lee M. Toonesy
Thomas McNally
Youngstown
Micn
Firm Member Denies Knowledge of Barber Purchases
A firm member denies any involvement in Barber's purchases, stating H W Hartman has no stake in Beaver Palm waterfront, marginal railroad, or related property. He previously claimed links to the Carnegie control company but now disavows all recent interests and knowledge of the alleged acquisitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. —Artuman
Beaver Palm
Frm
Osmegi
T. Hartwan
Wena Maebher
Marthan Stent
Epee Ae Byearagn
Oime
Pattern Makers Convention Opens Second Day Sessions
The second day of the Pattern Makers' Convention met yesterday with the annual President's report read. It highlighted a large increase in matter and indicated growth for the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattern Makers’ Convention
General Worthy Foreman Wheat Talks at Knights of Labor Meeting
General Worthy Foreman Morris L. Wheat of Town addressed Knights of Labor at their Fifth Avenue hall last evening in a secret meeting. He announced a public lecture at Lafayette Hall tonight on Land Money and Transportation and discussed the order’s growth, finances, and educational aims with remarks on discipline and cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worthy Foreman
Wheat
Worthy
Morris L. Wheat
Fifth Avenue
Order
Lafayette Hall
Disrattch
Manchester
N. H
Belgium
Parmony
Private inquiry into importation of foreigners by Western Pa trades council
The Central Trades Council of Western Pennsylvania will hold a secret investigation at Knights of Labor Hall into alleged contract labor law violations by President Campbell and Secretary Cake over foreign glass workers for Jeannette. Campbell refuses public questioning. list of subpoenas includes John Phillips and others. The panel expects to proceed privately with a later public result.
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Central Trades Council of Western Pennsylvania
Knights of Labor Hall
Campbell
Cake
Jeannette
Trades Council
Nee
Elation
United States
Duquesne Situation Sees Limited Progress in Strike
No change at Duquesne as Steel Company struggles to secure supplies and housing for married men. Local stores mostly refuse to sell to the company, strikers reportedly shrinking and possibly ending the strike. Mill runs with about 20 workers making rails at the yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne
Steel Company
G. H. Fawcett's
Salisbury
Moorbeld’s pipe mill strike stalls butt-weld department
The mutinous workers at Moorbeld’s Soho pipe mill have been on strike for days. Three mace workers sit idle while the crew demands 140 dollars after earning 112 pounds, claiming the rate is higher at other mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moorbeld
Soho
Coca Cola Operator Denies New Coke Works
A Coke operator denies reports that new coke works are being built to replace repairs. He says none are under construction. Charles L. Work, for the Philadelphia Asphaltum Company, has purchased land at Rankin Station and the company plans to locate their operations there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Work
Philadelphia Asphaltum Company
Rankin Station
British American Boat Club Discusses Prohibition Debate
The British American Association No 2 met in Moorhead building Grant street. Members planned preliminaries for a debate on the prohibition amendment to be voted on the 18th next month. They aimed for a thorough discussion and approved nickel readings to fund association work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British-American Association No. 2
Moorhead
Grant Street
Imperial Hall
Meetin Ee Eee
Suspension of Stone Setting Delays Pittsburg Building Work
In Pittsburg, Superintendent Malone halted stone setting on the new government building until bricklayers align interior walls with the granite portion. Dept officials declined to judge if this is necessary. Delays raise concerns of pecuniary loss to contractor McGowan, while inquiries continue at the supervisor’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Malone
Henry Phipps Jr Plots 810000 Gift for Allegheny Conservatory
Henry Phipps Jr plans to donate 810000 more to Allegheny City toward a new conservatory addition in the parks. The project, featuring aquatic plants, is kept secret and expected to be built soon by the Park Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Phipps, Jr
Allegheny City
Allegheny Parks
Seona
Tri
Cumniac
Relief plan sparks Pittsburgh area employee resistance
Workers on Pennsylvania lines near Pittsburgh resist the new relief scheme detailing appointments by the company and fear loss of benefits. Clerks and conductors doubt insurance fairness and question rights to sue, with examples from Youngstown and concerns over widow claims and payroll deductions.
Speaking to Children Prohibition Talk Draws Crowded Evening
W D Moore addressed youths at the Eighth U P Church on Van Braam street last night. He urged that women should be allowed to vote and contrasted immigrant naturalization with youths’ probation, arguing intoxicants weaken the body, the temple of the Lord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Moore, Esq
W. D. Moore
U. P
van Braam Street
Ycu
Maccaroni
Seenhies
German Ministers Conference Opens North Ohio District Meeting
The Twenty Fifth Annual Session of the North Ohio District of the Central German Conference convened with about three ministers present. Bishop Mallalien presided and a paper on Fasting and Abstinence by J Hunnecke was discussed. A second talk on Conscience followed and a resolution thanked Bishop Mallalien for his presence.
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North Ohio
Central German Conference
South Sixteenth
Mallalien
Norcrosa
Estes i
Bernd Bucher Riccebace
J. Hunnecke
Galvin, O
D. Voce
Humane Society Board Talks Over Protest Ant Cruelty Report
The Humane Society managers met to discuss the special committee report on alleged cruelties at the Protestant Home for Boys in Allegheny. President Eaton refused to disclose the union offered by the committee while Mr. Rinehart defended the disciplinary method as not excessive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Humane Society
Allegheny
Eaton
Rinehart
New Bank Building Planned on Smithfold Street
The Marine Nations Bank at Third Avenue and Smithfield Street plans a six story new building likely costing 865000. The project aims for a handsome improvement with modern design and adequate space to serve its purposes.
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Smithfold Street
Marine Nations Bank
Third Avenue
Smithfield Street
Rew Corporations Incorporation Notices
Charters were issued yesterday to Pittsburgh corporations including the Rural Water Company with capital of 600 dollars and the Valley Water Company with capital though the full details are incomplete due to OCR cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rew
Pittchburg
Bboewie Conesital
Rural Water Company Capital Tal
Valley Water Com
Death Toll Reported for Week End May Eleven
The Mortuary report for the week ending May 11 records 106 deaths across East Bed and Bouthaide districts with noted hospital and home fatalities.
Fragmented Miscellany of 19th Century Headlines and Snippets
A sprawling collection of brief items names and events from a 19th century paper. Mentions inventors pilots and social chatter with scattered references to ships, theaters and public notices. Includes a shark catch at Atlantic City and plans for a new bank front on the Southside alongside political jabs and travel notices.
Rechristening Virgin Alley Reflects Pittsburg Progress
Local business leaders press for renaming Virgin alley to One Way as a sign of city growth and modernizing thoroughfares. Officials note past traffic issues since streetcar era and asphalt paving, arguing a decent new name would fit the improved street condition and safer, more livable area.
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Virgin Alley
Pittsburg
Sre
F. Kent Mi
Esley
Hut Teder
Debut of Edith Totten in Lawrenceville Recital
Miss Edith Totten a Lawrenceville elocutionist of promise made her debut at Thirty-ninth Street Presbyterian Church with readings from The Confessional Romeo and Juliet and Ben Hur. Her performance received praise and will benefit the church choir.
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Lawrenceville
Thirty-ninth Street Presbyterian Church
Edith Totten
Franklin
Sargen Newark
Agnes Vogel
Miss Totten
Romeo Andy Juliet
Larry
Money in Land Syndicate Speculation Ties Texas Deal
Pittsburg syndicate including A. M. Johnston and ex County Commissioner Beckett bought a large Texas tract for 53405 eighteen months ago and completed the transfer on Thursday. The group, described as pen semen of the city, pursued the Impatient Texas speculation with a substantial stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Johnston
Beckett
Indis Texas
Sasar
Cotum
Seeing the Beyond and Lenses in Early Microscopy
The Pittsburg Library hosts a meeting of the Iron City Microscopical Society led by Prof. Trashear and Dr. Holland. Mr. Brashear discusses lens history from Jupiter’s five stars to modern sun glasses, noting how early glass limited sight and how advances magnify and attract the eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Iron City Microscopical Society
Trashear
Holland
Brashear
Brashear's Evening Display Captivates Scientific Audience
A Bristol science evening showcased images from lenses and microscopes, with demonstrations by Mr. Brashear. Highlights included a beetle image of a cross, a bumblebee tongue, and a cat's tongue section, drawing curiosity though some explanations proved difficult to document. New admission applications were noted for review next month.
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Mr. Brashear
C. C. Mellor
W. T
Brashear
Dr Donehoo to Europe to view blind school site
Rev B RB Donehoo, secretary of the Western Pennsylvania School for the Blind, sails from New York on the City of Paris for four weeks in Europe. He will meet Dr J F Campbell at Royal Normal College near London to discuss bringing Campbell to Pittsburg to oversee a proposed facility. He will also inspect European blind asylums before returning home.
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B. RB. Donehoo
Eighth Presbyterian Church
Western Pennsylvania School For
New York
Paris
Europe
London
Royal Normal College
Upper Norwood
J. F. Campbell
Cambell
Pittsburg
Western Pennsylvania Institution
Campbell
Pere Ge
Donehoo
Failaventigate
Venio
Dereve
McCargo Elected Central Supervisor on Third Ballot
R M McCargo won the Central Board election for the supervisorship of munte for the po books on the third ballot among ten candidates after Prof Josser’s death. Mary E Gault missionary in Africa donated an African harp and items prompting thanks. Textbook changes adopted replacing Olney with Wentworth and Anderton with Barnes. School attendance reported 77 180 for April with 741 new pupils and a 334 increase over last April. Secretary warrants total 0 985 paid. balance in appropriation account remains slate.
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R. M. McCargo
Central Board
Munte
Josser
Mary E. Gault
Africa
Wentworth
Olney
Barnes
Anderton
Juntas Banquet At Hotel Duquesne With Guest of Honor List
The third annual Junte Club banquet was held at the Hotel Duquesne last night. Guests included Ligniétiant Harrowe and a roster of club officers and honored members. The program featured numerous readings and toasts by members such as W. L. Lincoln, George M. Laughlin, and J. Ry Woodwell, among others.
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Junte Club
Hotal
D. Mok
Lloyd
Charles D. Scully
P. Barnes
Beates
W. L
Lincoln
Tauitien
W.L
Fares
al Mark Mellon
Seay
P. Bek Floyd Baoking
Lescon Ry
Wardmans Ista
Gery
Boushe
Hahoe
Neotanta
Bludsoe
A. Y W. Drevess
Mary. Maryd
Maryland
M. Houseman
Temperance Meeting Organizes Prohibition Efforts in Allegheny
The W C T U of Allegheny County met at Third U P Church with 42 delegates. Mrs H H Campbell presided. Ella Clark was secretary. plans included sending organizers to districts lacking unions and biweekly county meetings through June 18.
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W.C. T.U
Allegheny County
U. P
Diamond Street
H. H. Campbell
Ella Clark
Bailey
Anna Wittenmeyer
Amendment Assosociation
Marrish
D. R. Jones
APS
Prohibition Party
Distinguished Visitor at Ursuline Academy Oski
The Very Rev Father A Emonet Superior General of the Holy Ghost Order visited Ursuline Academy in Oski yesterday afternoon at 3 o clock. He was joined by Rev J Strub and Rev J F Murphy and several priests. About a hundred pupils in white dresses with flowers welcomed him in the exhibition hall. An address in French by Miss M Brihl was read and the Father expressed pleasure at the convent school’s atmosphere and the girls fluency in French and singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father A. Emonet
Holy Ghost Order
Ursuline Academy
Oski
J. Strub
J. F. Murphy
M. Brihl
Penpi
That Little Black Babe Dies After Abandonment
An infant abandoned by Lizzie Nolan in Allegheny died at General Hospital. The white mother remains hospitalized in critical condition. Coroner McDowell plans an inquest as investigators doubt foul play and a fiancé awaits her release planning marriage.
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Lizzie Nolan
Allegheny
General Hospital
McDowell
Miss Nolan
Kirechler
Public Works Revenue From City Property
The Department of Public Works collected 611243 last month with 10156 from city property sales.
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Department of Public Works
Bargain Suit Sale Sparks Rivalry at City Stores
The latest sensation is a men’s suit sale at 10 dollars drawing wild competition. Offer features 5000 suits in cheviots cassimeres and more, advertised as regular 18 dollar value. Also promotes furniture parlor items and various household goods from local merchants with bold prices and claims of best value.
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P. O
Grant and
Diamond Streets
New Court House
Mellor & Hoene Show Finest Pianos and Organs
Mellor and Hoene advertise an extensive stock of pianos and organs from brands such as Steinway and others. They claim to offer the largest selection in the city and promote their ability to serve cash buyers. The notice highlights the May Music Festival preference for Steinway pianos and notes their representation by Kleber & Bro in the region. Also mentions pure rye whiskies from Finch's and other suppliers at 135 First Ave.
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Mellor & Hoene’s
Suc
Vais
Kraeases
Kimball
Thoree Er Sen
Gilmore
Steinway
Kleber & Bro
Pennsyvania
Finch
Overholt & Co
H. Large, Jr
Gibson and Dillinger & Aon
Gero
H. Bennetrt & Bro
First Ave
Latest Novelties in Men's Dress Shirts
Advertisements from Penn Avenue Stores showcase white vests neckwear scarves and four in hands with collars cuffs and gloves. Multiple vendors tout new arrivals in shirts jerseys wall papers and dress fabrics with prices and special offers across Pittsburgh storefronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos, Horse & Co
Penn Avenue
Charity concert nets about 250 for Allegheny hospitals
Theodore Salmon and the Allegheny Ladies Quartet headlined a North Avenue M E Church piano recital. Assisting were Belle Toner, Lillian Smith, and Carrie Angell with Kila Graham and May Grubbs. Proceeds near 250 dollars support General Hospital and headendrome fund. Straw hat order for letter carriers announced. May Queen and children’s program highlighted a floral scene in Pittsburg area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Avenue M. E. Church
Allegheny
Theodore Salmon
Belle Toner
Lillian Smith
Allegheny Ladies’ Quartet
T. J. Leak
Carrie Angell
Kila Graham
May Grubbs
E General Hospital
Clerk William Martin Arrested in George Cohen Case
Detected a clerk named William Martin of 2 Smithfield Street was arrested by officer Bol Cook in connection with an incident involving George Cohen. Details are unclear in the fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Martin
George Cohen
Smithfield Street
Bol Cook
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Liberty St
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Basch
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Blackk
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Hueus & Hacer
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Fifth Ave
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Horne
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