Senatorial committee visits Homestead for wage and labor inquiry
Members of the Senatorial Investigating Committee toured Homestead to view the town and the Oliver Roberts wire mill. Senators Peffer and Gallinger, with N Dumont, met at the hotel and later traveled by train to see works and hear explanations from Schwab and Childs. They anticipated wage reductions and tariff shifts while noting Pinkertonism as a modern civil issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
W. A. Peffer
J. H. Gallinger
N. Dumont
Homestead
J. B. Atkinson
Richard Waring
Oliver, Roberts & Co
A. Burrows
J. H. Stevenson
Otis Childs
City Farm Station
Superintendent Schwab
Messra Schwab
Childs
Washington
Senator Gallinger
Pittsburg
South
Cleveland
Peole
Gallinger
Peffer
Toth
Glass men combine to form single bottle company
Green bottle makers Scully McKee Wightman Cunningham join to consolidate. Officers elected include J. W. Scully as president Thomas Wightman treasurer and William Cunningham secretary. Capital set at 600000 with operations planned at Glencairn station on the Allegheny Valley Railroad. Ground purchased and a new town likely to be laid out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Sellers McKee
Thomas Wightman & Co
Saimson & Co
William McCully & Co
D. Cunningham and Cunningham & Co
Lim
J. W. Scully
Thomas Wightman
William Cunningham
Glencairn Station
Allegheny Valley
Home From the Knights of Labor Convention
Master Workman Hugh Dempsey returns from St Louis praising the Knights of Labor annual convention. The July report lists 282000 active members as the order grows with affiliations including Marble Cutters and Polishers of America and a strengthened executive committee. Resolutions on the Homestead strike were adopted. Dempsey also commends the Critchlow verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workman Dempsey
Knights of Labor
St Louis
America
T. B Maguire
Mr. Dempsey
Striking Miners Return to Work Amid Coal Trade Talks
A number of river mine strikers go back to work boosting operator confidence while others stay at the railroad mines. James Cochran of Dawson and four sons checked into the St Charles Hotel and met with Shoenberger after earlier efforts by Frick to purchase the plant. The end of the strike appears near with barges and month’s start influencing activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cochran
James Cochran
Dawson
St. Charles
Shoenberger
Fn CG. Frick
New James P. Witherow Company Reorganized In New Castle
The James P. Witherow Company reopens as The New James P. Witherow Company with $75,000 bonds from creditors and $10,000 from outside capitalists. Ninety nine percent of claims are to be paid, with Paterson named trustee. Plant at New Castle Pa. will resume boiler and furnace work after repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Witherow Company
New Castle
James P. Witherow
James P. Witherow Company
Knox & Reed
Pittsburg
Patterson
Jones & Laughlins
The
Olivers
Ohio
Witherow
Lawrenceville Strikers Meet Amid Unsettled Strike Standoff
Lawrenceville workers held a secret meeting amid debate over ending the strike at Union mills. A committee sought talks with Manager Dillon but was refused. workers want to return together, while management requires individual returns. A second committee consulted with Amalgamated officials as action looms following national guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceville
Union
Dillon
Scott
Amalgamated Associaion
Harrisburg Special Grants Charter to North Avenue Stair Co
A charter was granted yesterday to the North Avenue Stair Company of Allegheny capital, £14,000. David M. White of McKeesport serves as Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
North Avenue Stair Company
Allegheny
David M. White
McKeesport
Bargains on Boys Suits and Cape Overcoats Today
Local ads promote special Saturday sale on boys clothing including 450 pleated suits in rood cheviot sizes up to M, 600 double-breasted suits in cassimere fabrics, and multiple cape overcoats with velvet collars. Also featured are ladies and children accessories, coal shovels, pianos via Meiler & Hoene, and Brass sets at Kaufmanns with limited-time prices and nearby rail schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony
Clothiers
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Change of heart on high school site Fifth Avenue Market
At a city Public Works meeting Chief Bigelow withdrew opposition to placing Pittsburg High School in the Fifth Avenue Market House property. The ordinance, held over for amendments, was promised for presentation next Monday. Leaders referenced a military lease and assured resolution of concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Public Works
Bigelow
Pittsburg
Fifth Avenue Market House
Wilson
Central Board of Education
Edward Martin
Fiinn
Halliday
Department of Public Works
Department of Public Safety
Central Board
Wainmcastle
Warmcastle
Bigham
Tose Street
Irwin Street
Cabinet Alley
Millvale Avenue
Bunker Hill Street
Howley and
Hamilton Avenues
Dallas Avenue
Littell Street
Howley Avenue
Violet Street
Garden Alley
Hamilton Avenue
Center Avenue
Craig Street
Chauncey Street
Matilda Street
Picnic Street
Violet Alley
THE WRONG MAN ARRESTED IN BOARDING HOUSE THIEF CASE
George O'Dell of Troy New York a civil engineer and nephew of a railroad official was arrested Thanksgiving by two policemen on a charge of boarding house theft. He disputed the accusation and sought to prove his innocence. A Grand Army Day Committee meeting in Allegheny County is planned to discuss securing the 18% Encampment in Pittsburg. John Kuhn died at West Penn Hospital after a wagon accident last Tuesday. inquest today. W H Anderson of 77 South Twenty Street was badly scalded by a burst steam pipe at Fishers laundry. recovery doubtful. The ad section lists fur and clothing bargains at Kaermanns and Havemanns stores with heavy discounts on assorted items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George O'Dell
Troy
N. Y
O'Dell
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Sixth Street
Grand Army Day Committee
Allegheny County
Council Chambers
Municipal Hall
Pittsburg
John Kuhn
West Penn Hospital
Pennsylvania Salt Company
W. H. Anderson
South Twenty— Street
Fishers Faundry
Napoleon of Finance Fails to Appear in Callery Estate Suit
The $20,000 damage suit of Henry Ives against the executors of James Callery was postponed when Ives did not appear in Judge Ewing's court. Ives claimed Callery granted an option on 1,050 shares of City Savings Bank stock for 94,500 pounds, paid 10,000, and refused delivery after tendering the full sum. The suit names Lyon, McKee and Sanderson for the plaintiff and McCleave and Wilson for the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Callery
Henry 8. Ives
Wall Street
James Callery
Ewing
Messrs. Lyon, McKee and Sanderson
Johns McCleave
George C. Wilson
City Savings Bank
Reich vs Philadelphia Company damages for gas explosion
Miss Barbara Reich awarded 12000 damages for injuries from a natural gas explosion on Smallman Street with permanent internal injuries. Fellow plaintiff David Bennett received a 100 verdict from the same jury for injuries sustained in the same blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Reich
Philadelphia
Smallman Street
Miss Reich
David Bennett
Suit filed for damages over Penn avenue property
Owen McCusker sues Citizens' Traction Company for 30000 dollars damages for injury to property fronting zero feet on Penn avenue between Thirty-second and Thirty-third streets. Adjoining is the traction company power house causing vibration day and night, driving away tenants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen McCusker
Citizens’ Traction Company
Penn Avenue
Thirty-second
Mellon Brothers verdict in Sheriffs sale damages case
A verdict of 475 dollars for plaintiffs was returned yesterday in Mellon Brothers vs A E McCandless over damages from a sheriff sale. Joan Newell sues Henry Levy for injuries to Newell's Turkish bath on Diamond Alley caused by bad floors. Levy had earlier sued Newell for two months rent. An arrest writ was filed yesterday to secure Lloyd Jamieson’s release from the workhouse after a four day disorderly conduct sentence deemed illegal. A suit in equity by S Backus against Thomas McGuinness, A M Spurr and W L Mellon Pipe Lines seeks credit for overpayment on drilling costs of an oil well in Robinson township. A sensational exhibit titled The Tocci two ended man arrives at World’s Museum Theater for two weeks starting Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellon Brothers
A. E. McCandless
Joan Newel
Henry Levy
Newell
Diamond Alley
Levy
AreTirion
Lloyd Jamieson
Gripp
Backus
Thomas McGuinness
A. M. Spurr
W. L. Mellon
Robinson Township
World's Museum Theater
Tocci
Various Discounted Hoods and Accessories From Kaufmanns
An assortment of winter accessories including children's worsted and cashmere items, ladies wear, fascinators, silk mufflers, veils, and earmuffs offered at various price ranges. Also promotes the Davia water filter for home purification with claims of superior filtration and asks readers to request their catalogue and price list. Includes mix of ad copy and catalog pitches with addresses in Pittsburgh area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iic
SPO
Cave
Fimuwax & Co
Market Street
Fiemaman & Co
Grand Henry F Miller Piano Highlights Boston Symphony Concert
Boston orchestra conductor Nikisch presents a trio of new works with pianist Carl Stusny and a Miller grand piano first hearing Saint Saens No 4 in C minor. Tsachnikowsky Symphony No 8 in E minor receives a notable but brief showing. Miller instruments are showcased at W C Whitehill 48 Third Ave opposite post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Nikiseh
Symphony
Reinecke
Schumann
Saint Saens
Carl Stusny
Hns
Henry F. Miller Janos
W. C. Whitehill
Third Avenue
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Senator Aallinger
Green Bottle Men
Dempsey
K. of L
News OF the
Great Labor World
Glass Men
Hugh Dempsey
New Allegheny Firm
Renee Barane
Igo
Astorromva
Kaufmanns
Meiler & Hoene
Mellon & Horns
Fifth Avenue
Eveamonr
Adler
Lake Erie R
Chicago
Buffalo
Evernmoor
Kaufmanos
Kaufmannes
Drewrrr
Leor
Eatruanxas
Mer
Jam Aiken & Co
Mormras
Kavruarss
Saou Deran Tmers
Chief Bigelow
National Guard
Fifth Avenue Market
Kaermanns
MamMorga
Real Estate Savings Dank
Smithfield Street
Cor
Fourth Avenue
Havemanns
Parker
Indiana
J. H. Grover
Times
Ives
Baron Fava
Henz
Everrpoor
Pr Fiurza Co
Ttsburg
Sandusky Street
Hamilton Building
Pittsbury
Kavrensas
Derant
Fisin
Marke Street
Kleber
Klebers
Wood Street
Musical Matters
Carl Stalny
Henry F. Miller
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Havré Maswa' Sox
Johann Hoff
Eisner & Mendelson Co
Santa
Claus
Santa Claus
Boggs & Buhl
Hpleishman &Co
Murphy Bros. CO
Seventh Street
Wanamaker & Brown
Hotel Anderson
J. Harper Bonnell CO
York
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