Trouble for Miners in the Hocking Valley Fight Reported
Special telegram from Cottuses dated May 28 describes potential trouble among operators in the Hocking Valley over a stalled checking-off system. The National Progressive Union claims operators agreed on a price scale and hours with Knights of Labor, while operators deny formal arrangements.
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Cottuses
Hocking Valley
Pittsburg
National Progressive Union
Knights of Labor
L. D. Doty
E. S. Martin
Chris Evans
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Campbell Delays Appointing Committee for Glass Workers
Secretary Ward of the Central Trades Council reports President Campbell of the Window Glass Workers Association is not ready to meet the committee. The council names Mesera William J. Smith and Dennis Hayes to represent the investigation into foreign glass workers. Campbell may select the fifth member, with Weihe of the Amalgamated Association as a likely candidate.
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Ward
Central Trades Council of Western Pennsylvania
Yester- Kiar
Campbell
Window Glass Workers’ Association
Mesera
William J. Smith
Dennis Hayes
Cambell
Pens
Ident Weihe
The
Amalgamated Association
Iron industry wage dispute signals broader demand
A 10 percent cut demanded by Moorhead McCleane & Co is denied by Amalgamated Association officials. Some mares claim the demand exists and Pittsburgh and Iron Co may follow with a similar mandate. The move suggests iron manufacturers press for an Amalgamated Association settlement of annual wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moorhead, McCleane & Co
Amalgamated Association
Pittsburgh and Iron Company
Amalgamated
New Iron Rates Set by Pittsburg and Lake Erie
The Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad announced new iron rates to take effect June 17. Applies to staff from Wampum, Youngstown, and nearby valleys to Scotdale area destinations. Rates cover mock iron scrap iron billets blooms skelp iron with 24000 pounds minimums and per gross ton charges plus pig iron and cinder and scale adjustments.
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Pittsburg
Steel Shaft Manufacturers Form Protective Trade Group
A preliminary meeting of steel shaft manufacturers was held at the Hotel Anderson to form an association for mutual protection. Only three manufacturers attended. discussions covered trade matters and steps toward a common scale before the June 30 expiry. A non union applicant at Homestead faced entry rejection as workers took charge.
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Anderson
Cardinal Gibbons Backs High License Over Prohibition
Baltimore May 28 Cardinal Gibbons urges high license as a better curb on drinking than prohibition arguing it fails to forbid and invites evasion He calls for limited licenses strict enforcement withdrawal of licenses for violations and a harsher Sunday liquor ban noting saloons reap gains on Sundays and urge church attendance.
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Cardinal Gibbons
BaLtam Monr
Baltimore
Lenina
Vos
Kicking in His Coffin A Nanticoke Man Escapes
A Nanticoke miner John Stephen was found dead in bed but a coffin escape on the way to a grave reveal he stirred from within. The box was broken open as the box rattled loud. he recalled only drinking whisky the night before. He was removed to John Cashen’s home.
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Stephen
John Cashen
Mysterious Shooting in Wisconsin Leaves 14-Year-Old Dead
Laura Fleming, 14, was found shot in a bedroom at James McComb's house near Eat Clarer Wisconsin after visiting with McComb's daughter. The weapon lay nearby. Laura died after being able to speak briefly. The sisters deny handling the revolver as authorities investigate the case.
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Clarer
Wis
Laura Fleming
James McComb
McComb
Cure for Terrible Blood Poison Promises Relief
Sufferer details severe blood poisoning with sores and hair loss. Claims Cuticura Remedies cured his condition after ten weeks, endorsing the treatment and urging others with similar skin diseases to try it. Includes testimonials from Ashland Ohio and Jamesburg New Jersey and advertises Cuticura products and a how to cure guide.
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Coricona Renepres
Feeney
Boynton
Humanity
NOLDS
Ashland
Ohio
Porter Deve and Chemical Conroration
Boston
National Lead Trust moguls eye American Oxide Works
New York financier R Bradley St Louis W H Palsifer Cincinnati A T Gos horn Buffalo inspect American Oxide Works to join National Lead Trust. Capital of 500000 planned to back new zinc and lead oxide production using natural gas. Germany France Italy hold patents, U.S. would gain world control if deal closes.
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Germany
France
Italy
Proposed Alterations In the Plan of the Monster Puritan
Washington May 22 The Board of Naval Bureau Chiefs met to consider changes to the monitor Puritan plans They recommended heavier turret guns and greater offense while stating no cost increase over the original plan
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Washington
Board of Naval Bureau Chiefs
Bureau of Construction
Masked Robber Interrupts Midnight Courtship in Harrison
In Harrison township last night Henry Parker visited Miss Dudgeon when a masked intruder entered the room, pointed a pistol at Parker, demanded money or valuables, and fled after Parker claimed he had none. A separate Beaver report notes an executive committee meeting on a constitutional amendment amid allegations of payoffs to influence voters.
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VeErrox
Henry Parker
Beaver
Woman Dies Laughing at Dinner Table
Mrs Henry Wagener wife of a wealthy Union County farmer collapsed and died while laughing at the table. Doctors suspected heart disease as the cause of death with no signs of foul play. The incident occurred during a holiday meal and left no witnesses to explain the sudden collapse.
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Henry Wagener
Thetis Sails for Sitka via Tacoma
The United States Steamer Thetis sailed yesterday from Tacoma for Sitka Alaska. A clutter of advertising items and incomplete notices follow, including cigar prices and clothing offers, then marriage licenses granted with scattered names and places.
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Thetis
Alaska
Washington
United States
Tacoma
Wash. T
Sitka
Reductions and smart shopping temptations in clothier offers
The note warns that reductions may reflect high original pricing and not true value. It suggests evaluating goods, aiming for lowest price for highest quality. It claims reliable items have low prices, and promotes made to order clothing with many styles as a smart choice.
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Nike
Mitchelm
Rogers
Gloria
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Pittsberg
Lake Erie
Labor Notes
Blaine
New York
Harry Secretary
L. R. McDowell
Jamesburg, N. J
Speer
Apollinaris
Apollnaris
Apollimaris Com . Limited
Lead Trust
P. K
Jean Drawera
Fifth Avenue
Boston Novelty Store
Howell
Alba Trevalty
H. G. Hayden & CO
DAVI
Daschbach
Ion
J. R. Anderson
T. M. Latimer
Federal St
Allegheny, Pa
Clothiers
Allegheny
Boces & Buut
Havana Key West
G. W. Scumrer
Key West
Wu. J. Fripar
Wfsu
Smithfield Street
Rosenbaum & Co
Ames H. Arken & Co
Fifth Ave
George E. Porter, Jr
Harry N. Teeters
Bishop
Webster Avenue
Thomas
St. Friends of
Seether
John Evans
Tustin Street
Finney
Lilly
B. W. Finney
Buffalo
Lyons
Karix
Michael
Ellen Lyons
Cate
Stanton and
Holmes Avenues
Rose
Pr. x
Mary Ellen
John
Kate Rose
Henry and
Margretta Witz
Thirteenth Street
Bouthside
Lawrenceville
T. D. & J. Maloney
Butler Street
Schmidt
Tod
Ellen Months
Penton
Sacred Heart
East End
Java
el Company
P. C. Schoeneck
Liberty ST
N. RB. A
Onteck R. A. Balin
Chas. Pfeifer’s
Allegheny 8Team Laundry
Pees
Carson Street
Federal Street
Alleghey
Beaver Avenue
Anthony Meyer
Meyer, Arnold & Co
Lim
Penn Avenue
James M. Fulleriyon
No. Seventh Street
Watetreet
Finhavente
Attess
M & J. B. Murdoch
Mowers
John R &E A. Telephone
Smirurrelp &R. apeorwPr
Davi & Daschbach
Smithfield St
Pittsburg, Pa
Fleishman & Co's
Dispatch
Wood Street
Kellogg’s
A. Davis
Penn Ave
mylé-wFsu
Wanamaker
Brown
Sixth Street and
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Edwards& Ne
Kenney
Venth Avenue
N. B
Danzicar & Shoenberg
Morris H. Danziger
Sixth ST. and
Atents
Hopper Bros. & CO
Bet
Davis Sewing Machine
Assengervator
Wm, Semple’s
Decoration Werk
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