Eberhardt Elected Leader of Window Glass Workers
John P. Eberhardt is announced as President of the Window Glass Workers' Association L A 300. The inaugural address denounces foeign import pressures, praises labor unity, and urges members to educate themselves, defend their rights, and sustain the organization amid internal and external challenges.
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John P. Eberhardt
Window Glnes Workers’ Association
Labor Assembly No
K. O L
L. A
Oflcer
L. A. 20
Baothens
Do unto others as you would unto you in labor talks
The piece argues for unionism as the solution to labor problems and urges organized, fair action between workers and employers. It promotes the Golden Rule as the guiding principle, praising orderly organization and international federation. It critiques various radical schemes and envisions a harmonious, united economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buccers
Wiseacres
Heing
Plumbers Consider Conference As Strike Persists
The master plumbers plan a Tuesday meeting to weigh advisability of a conference. Journeymen met at 10 o clock to hear the executive committee report on workers who labored without authority and each man faced a $5 fine per day.
Meewis Matthews Nichola Win Dithridge Flint House Contract
Meewis Matthews and Nichola win the contract for furnaces and bars at Dithridge's new flint house in Jeanette Pennsylvania. Three 16pot furnaces were planned but only one will be erected initially. The first furnace will be eight inches larger than any other in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meewis, Matthews & Nichola
Dithridge
Jeannette
City letter carrier hats made by union shops denied
Caskey and Company who supply hats for the city letter carriers deny claims the hats are produced by non union firms. A letter from Baird and Levi of New York states their shop is union throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. Caskey & Co
Messrs. Baird & Levi
New York
Wrought Tron Pipe Makers Meet in Philadelphia Tomorrow
The regular monthly meeting of the Wrought Tron Pipe Manufacturers Association will be held tomorrow in Philadelphia. Several manufacturers will depart from this city tonight. It is not expected that prices will be molested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Standard One Order Split Between Tube Works
A $250 000 pips order from Standard One Company is divided between Oil City Tube Works and Pennsylvania Tube Works. The plan aims to raise capacity of the national transit system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard One
Oil City Tube Works
Pennsylvania Tube Works
Picnic Committee Advances Amalgamated Reunion Plans
The Picnic Committee of the Amalgamated Association met at Rock Point yesterday to advance arrangements for the annual reunion set for June 7. An estimated 8,000 people are expected to attend.
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Amalgamated Association
Rock Point
New Amal G lodge charter issued in Danville Pa
A charter has been issued for a new Amal gamated lodge in Danville Montour county Pa raising total lodges to 65 since the last annual convention. The organization reports membership growth of over 15000.
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Danville
Montour County
Immigrants arrive by train to work locally on B and O
Four car loads of immigrants arrived over the Baltimore and Ohio road from Baltimore yesterday afternoon. One hundred twenty will stay to work locally and the rest proceed farther West.
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Baltimore and Ohio Road
Baltimore
Decline in Carnegie Phi Co Mills Slows Output
Scarcity of orders halts axle hammer and shaft work at Carnegie Phi Co mills. Owing to weak demand, production remains at a standstill while departments report limited activity and uncertain outlook.
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Carnegie, Phi Co
Ower
Wilkinaburg Votes to Increase School Indebtedness
The borough of Wilkinaburg approved raising its debt for public schools by about two to one in a light vote. Rough figures show roughly 150 to 70 overall with ward results near 49 to 22 in the Second ward. Councils will issue 4 percent bonds promptly to fund a second school building.
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Wilkinaburg
Free Lots At Montrose Draw Thousands To Colorado Scheme
The writer describes being sent as a delegate to Montrose under a Colorado Homestead scheme offering free lots and tickets. He claims selling his lot for 12.50 and notes Montrose as a growing railroad town with about 3 000 residents and potential to reach 10 000. The text urges readers to request a one third lot for thousands of people to be drawn there.
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Montrose
Ontrose
Colorado Homestead and Improvement Co
Coloorado
Elizabeth
B,j
Judge White Denies Injunction in Dixmont Case
Habeas corpus sought Bell's release from Dixmont and annulment of lunacy proceedings. Bell escaped last September and lived with sister Mrs Rowe who acts as guardian. Testimony shows Bell claims brain fever not insanity. pension details and alleged abuse cited. decision held for next Saturday.
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Robert W. Bell
Dixmont
White
Bell
Mra
M. Rowe
Benjamin Bell
Out West
Marion
Ind
Mercs
Snopes O
Johnne
S Nears
Rowe
Hay
Prisoners Get Sentences in United States Court Case
Judge Acheson imposed terms on several prisoners convicted in the senaton case. Edwin Morris alias Allen Sprague received three years in prison and a $10 fine for post office burglary at Nicholson. Wm. H. Spelcher drew one year plus a $10 fine for passing counterfeit money, while Jeremiah Wilt and Edward Bisbing each earned two-year terms. James Brison’s case was continued for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acheson
United States
Senaton
Edwin Morris
Allen Sprague
Nicholson
Hoe
Jose Thomas
Sprague
Casterline
Titman
Wm. H. Spelcher
Somerset County
Harria
Johnstown
Lyon
Jeremiah Wilt
Edward Bisbing
James Brison
Carmichael Lunacy Case Reports No Lunatic Found
Commissioner Malone found Margaret Carmichael not a lunatic and not incapable of managing her estate though probable cause for an inquest existed. Costs should be paid to her. In a separate case Commissioner McGill ruled Margaret Purcell insane for 18 months at age 54.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. Malone
William Carmichael
Margaret Carmichael
Carmichael
TW. M. McGill
Margaret Purcell
Suit Over Promissory Notes Between John Whitehead and Ebbert
John Whitehead filed suit against H L Ebbert to recover principal and interest on four notes totaling 4114 11. The notes dated December 18 1883 and August 4 1884 were indorsed by Whitehead and sold for 1664 91 412 40 316 40 and 820 40. Ebbert paid 190 08 on the second note when it fell due, with protest fees, and Whitehead seeks the remaining balance and interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Whitehead
H. L. Ebbert
Ebbert
Will Grant No Injunction in Traction Fight
Judge White indicated he would refuse an injunction against Duquesne Traction in the Pittsburg Traction Company suit. Counsel requested a formal opinion and the decree was deferred. The case likely will be appealed to the Supreme Court.
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Pittsburg Traction Company
Duquesne Traction Company
White
Duquesne Company
Supreme Court
Estate of Lydia Alexander and Related Parties Noted
Incomplete OCR lists names including Lydia Alexander, P Taylor, Hannah Tracey, Base Deposit Company, Ed Stevenson, James Pererenyee, and others such as Samuel Mee, John Moody, Jacob, Owen Trayvor, Patrick Kenn, John Morrow, Graham Scott, Elizabeth Taylor, Christian Landgraf, and J Jacobs among others. No clear actions or dates provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eatate
Lydia Alexander
P. Taylor
Hannah Tracey
Base Deposit Company
Stevenson
James Pererenyee
Settlemeyer
Samuel Mee
John Moody
Gonennine Baugh
Jacob
Owen Trayvor
Patrick Kenn
John Morrow
Graham Scott
Elizabeth Taylor
Christian Landgraf
Marabail
Monday Trial Dlete and multiple Common Pleas dockets
A list of cases scheduled for Monday in Common Pleas No 1 and No 2 plus related criminal court actions. Dockets include McNeil v McNeil Biggort v Reed Kohn v Russell Manufacturing Phillips v City of Allegheny Jamison v Echols McCorkle v Mehaffey Verona v Stroud McKay v McKay Roenigk Bros v Holtzman Butler v Pittsburg and Birmingham Railway Soffel administrator va Iron and Glass Dollar Savings Bank Miller v Pittsburg and Western Railway Common Pleas No 2 Rambo v Holmes Hays Noble v Stone Jaman va Sullivant McGibbony v Jefferson Gas Cole mas v Citizens Traction ny v Singer Lally v Pittsburg Cincinnati ana Bu Loum Railroad Meyer v port and Bell Commonwealth va Coulson Hichmand John re iF
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Common Pleas No
McNeil
Biggort
Reed
Same
Kohn
Russell Manufacturing Company
Phillips
City of Allegheny
Jamison
Echols
McCorkle
Mehaffey
Borough of Verona
Stroud
McKay
Roenigk Bros
Holtzman
Butler Et al
Pittsburg
Birmingham Passenger Railway
Couny
Soffel
Va Iron and Glass Dollar Savings Bank
Miller
Pittsburg and Western Railway Company
Common Pleas
Court records show multiple sentences and motions in criminal cases
In Criminal Court yesterday Bhaffer Tarver Turner and others faced sentences for attempted assault two months in the workhouse and four months for larceny. A motion sought to remove non-cult in a libel suit by J C Henry against Pittsburg and Lake Erie RR. Actions include a $1000 damages suit by H Mansden and wife, a divorce suit by Fawxie Whitfield, and a murder trial set for George Coulson following a fatal quarrel with an Italian man in Braddock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Downgan
Clomcloakie
Laseuay
J.C. Henry Nat
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad Company
Holbrook
H. B. Mansden
Diener
Marsden
Fawxie A. Whityiuld
Joseph A. Whitfeld
David Smith
Moss Palfreyman
Mary Palfreyman
Henry Hine
Henry Warner
Ansignee
Penn Bank
James Herdman
Georer Coulson
Bome
Braddock
Coulson
Coe
Scotch Irish Congress fundraising progress and committee notes
The General Committee for the Scotch Irish Congress met in the Council chamber with Samuel Hamilton presiding. Over $3,000 had been raised for visitor entertainment, with speeches by Col. John Echols Mayor Gourley A C Robertson and others praising the convention. Mr Magee announced a $100 contribution and funds are aimed at reaching $10,000 by next Wednesday afternoon. Treasurer is M W Rankin of the Commercial National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Chamber
Samuel Hamilton
J. McF. Carpenter
John Echols
Gourley
A. C. Robertson
C. L. Magee
M. W. Rankin
Commercial National Bank
Fourth Avenue
Cough Remedy Promises Safe Use for Children
Advertising copy promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe for all ages and effective in liquefying mucus, reducing coughing paroxysms, and speeding recovery. It lists multiple local druggists and stores distributing 50 cent bottles across Pittsburgh and Allegheny areas.
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Chamberlain
E. G
Stucky
Pene Ave
Stuck Co
Cor
Wyile Ave
Fulton At
Markell Bros
Federal
Thos
Morris, Cor
Hanover
Preble
Grootzinger’s Semi annual sale of carpet remnants
The vendor announces a Monday morning sale starting May 19 offering short carpet remnants from 14 cents per yard, bundles of 10 pieces, plus wool samples, rag carpets, tapestry Brussels and body Brussels pieces, all with heavy discounts. Edward Groetzinger at 627 and 629 Penn Avenue urges early arrival to secure limited items.
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Grootzinger
Brussels
Edward Groetzinger
Penn Avenue
Excursion to Wheeling at $1 to Washington and $150 round trip
The B and O excursion train starts today and runs all summer with Sunday only tickets. Departure 8 30 A M from Pittsburg, return Wheeling 7 P M and arrive Pittsburg 10 15 P M. Excursion tickets also sold for this train to Washington Pa at $1 and return.
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Wheeling
Pittsburg
Washington, Pa
Open Letter Praises Aolian Organ at Mellor Hoene's
An Open Letter from Anton Seidl extols the Aolian Go instrument as useful and meritorious. The Molian is on exhibition at Mellor & Hoene's, 77 Fifth avenue, New York, inviting both players and listeners to experience its ease of use and broad appeal.
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Anton Seidl
Molian
Mellor & Hoene's
Fifth Avenue
Broadway
New York
Walnut Street
Cincinnati
Wabash Avenue
Chicago
Not Exactly His Fault as Nine Outfits Rule the Morning
A Newark public safety official known for a loud wardrobe explains why nine brothers share a single morning routine. He recounts a tale of nine siblings waking in order, each choosing from a common clothing pool until the last must take what's left, resulting in a mismatched but colorful outfit and a roaring necktie that woke him from bed.
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Department of Public Safety
Berry Wall
Central Station
Sam
Thompson's New York Grocery Ad Crowds Up Market
An extensive grocery ad lists numerous goods with prices including canned vegetables, fruits, coffee, matches, molasses, raisins, and breakfast items. It notes delivery free within two cities and freight prepaid for orders over ten dollars, and mentions Marvin's bread price and size unchanged.
Life-size crayon sales at Hendricks & Co
Daily offerings at Hendricks and Co at 68 Federal Street Allegheny include life-size crayons priced at a dollar per dozen with specials this week for customers purchasing for children or themselves.
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Hendricks & Co
Federal St
Allegheny
Leurre Dresses for Ladies and Children on Short Notice
Eastern designs showcased for ladies and children's dressmaking with latest styles. Dresses made to order on very short notice, priced affordably.
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Leurre
Dress Trimmings and Fabrics at Discount Prices
A jumble of advertisements offers gimps fringes glides and buckles at low prices. Scotina and French ginghams reduced to 25¢ a yard. A G Campbel Sons promotes fabrics bells and framed photos. Renl Kid Gloves Lauvin The Best for $1 and Neapolitan awnings by Mamavux & Son. Large line of trouserings at Pitestrn's Wood street.
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A. G. CampBel. & Sons
Fifth Ave
Latent Fad London Shirts for Ladies at Rosenbaum
Rosenbaum and Be advertise London shirts for ladies in flannel and silk priced from 150 dollars down to five dollars with blouses jerseys and blazers also offered as low as possible in this sale.
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London
Rosenbaum &Be
Mamaux & Son Awnings Offer at 559 Penn Avenue Pittsburg
Prominent Pittsburgh shop Mamaux & Son advertises Tuxedo awnings in popular style with Inpra silks of odd lengths from 12 to 20 yards at closeout pricing 50 cents per yard, reduced from 85 cents, via Hueys & Hacks Tiis0.
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Mamaux & Son
Penn Avenue
Pittsburg
Hueys & Hacks
Clifton town sale proves printing power of The Dispatch
Wood Harmon Co markets Clifton on New Brighton road six miles from Allegheny post office. A full page in The Dispatch followed by repeated ads spurred rapid sales. 128 of 478 lots sold in 12 hours earning over 48000 pounds. Subsequent days added about 110000 pounds from 86 more lots, with buyers from artisans to city workers seeking 25 by 100 foot plots priced around 262 pounds average.
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Dispatch
Sternsot
Wood, Salmon & Co
Clifton
Fort Wayne
Pleasant Valley Railroad
Washington Avenue
New Brighton Road
Dixmont
Sewickley
Wood, Harmon & Co
Allegheny
Tim
Conteu
Daily Press
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Window Glass Workers’ Assembly
MR. Eberhardt
Congress of the Nation
Himerit
L A. S
L. A. 300
Ran
McGlynns
Georges
Buch “I
Brest
United States Court
Lion
Pipe Manufacturers’ Meeting
Colorado
Duquesne Co
Beme
Graat Traction
Scotch-Irish Congress
Oprna Hovs
Neal
Solomon
Orleans
California
M. BE. Thompsons
Market Street
Third Avenue
Marvin
Aufrecht
Market St
Lauvin
Mamavux & Son
Fise
Pitestrn’s
Wood Street
Rosix Baum & Co
Haugh & Keenan
Krause
H. Jonpow
A. G. Camppen. & Sona
G. Campbell & Sons
Pitesirn's
Wood Staat
Deak
Stevens
Sixth Street
Pittsburg, PA
Fred Ahahn
Sharpsburg
PI Ists
Oo Thap Institute
Peno Avenue
Ee Myo
American Book Company
Alfred O. Barnes
Harry T. Ambrose
Gilman H. Tucker
Caleb 8
Bragg
WM. H. Appleton
WM. W. Appleton
Daniel Appleton
Alfred CO. Barnes
Chas. J. Barnes
Henry B. Barnes
Birdseyh Blakeman
Geo. R. Cathcart
A. H. Sinele
David B. Mvison
Henry H. Vail
New Jersey
D. Appleton & Co
A. S. Barnes & Co
Ivison, Blakeman & Co
van Antwerp, Bragg & Co
the American Book Company
Beribner
Mapa
EAS Eeesente
Henry G. Allen Company
Seventh Aireet
Pittaborg
Liberty St
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