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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1891
Page
9
Laborers from many nationalities crowd the Jones & Laughlins mill as committees from the Amalgamated Association confer with firm leaders. Tonight's mass meeting will determine if workers strike, while some perform their jobs amid ongoing tension and rumors of foreign labor taking jobs.
Treasurer James Penny of the Amalgamated Association died at his Southside home after a two week illness. Born in England 63 years ago, he settled in Pittsburg in 1853 and spent three decades in Chess Cook Co.'s rolling department. His funeral will be held at Walton Methodist Church with national officers attending. memorial resolutions praise his devoted service to the craft.
Two hundred Citizens line conductors met at Vaughn's Hall in Pittsburgh to form a temporary beneficial society for their craft. Members will contribute a small monthly tax to fund disability and funeral benefits of ten dollars weekly for sickness and two hundred dollars in case of death. The Advisory Board of the Amalgamated Association will meet in Pittsburg.
A city plans to elect a successor to treasurer James Penny. The duties are heavy and require a local candidate, with no names yet proposed. The 854s seat is expected to remain open and no clear nominee has emerged.
Electricity begins to replace safety lamps in coal mining as H C Frick Coke Co chief engineer considers using electric street railway power to drive Ishry cars over ovens. Mules to be removed and steam engines avoided. electric operation to lower costs and simplify use for workers. No. 2, No. 3 Leisen ring plants and others are adopting incandescent lighting and electric power in pits.
Emperor William of Germany ordered over 500 tons of aluminum from the Pittsburg Reduction Company. The metal is praised for lightness and cleanliness and is to be used for soldier canteens, trapsprings, cartridge shells, and new smokeless powder ammunition.
Bids for a new extension from Eighteenth and Jane to Arlington avenue are in. Suburban Rapid Transit plans the Knoxville and Mt Oliver rights of way, facing competition from Pittsburg and Traction. A proposed incline upgrade and a new crossing at the Tenth Street Bridge are discussed as rivals bluff or merge. Transit pricing targets 13 cents from Knoxville to the city, with hopes for consolidation to lower costs.
President Smith and Secretary Dillion of the American Flint Glass Workers Union plan a conference with the Associated Glass Manufacturers to discuss the dispute at factory Jorrra Varrcoven and Edward Klein of Imchart Germany. They aim to study mining machinery progress and will visit major U.S. mines before returning to Germany.
Governor Pattison calls on Pennsylvanians to contribute to the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. He urges all industries professions organizations and officials to prepare exhibits and contact Benjamin Whitman executive commissioner to plan best display of the state's resources for national pride and world attention.
George Hutchinson, Senate Sergeant at Arms, in the city on private business, says Pattison’s defeat stems from Democratic infighting. He blames neglected supporters, favoritism toward Pattison allies, and an ill advised extra session. Hutchinson notes Harrity’s illness and possible removal from the National Committee, while naming Guffey as a potential successor and accusing Philadelphia figures of treachery.
J W Wingate of Silverton Colorado registers at the Anderson and says Colorado remains Republican on the free silver issue in 1892. He notes voters are free silverites yet strongly protectionist and will stay with the Republicans if offered any inducements.
The Citizens' Traction Company reports rapid progress on transforming Sharpsburg branch from horse electric service. Tracks mostly finished except crossings at the bridge, overhead wires being erected. Completion within two weeks will bring new motive power and start of service, which pleases local residents.
Mrs. Annie Montgomery, an Alabama resident, arrived in Pittsburg last evening severely short of funds while en route to join her husband in Shamokin where he works in a coal mine. She spent the night at the depot and was provided a supper. The company plans to send her to Shamokin this morning.
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