SIGHTS OF PITT S INDUSTRIAL GIANTS DRAW METALLURGISTS
The Pittsburg visit of Iron and Steel Institute members spotlights Allegheny County mills at Homestead and Braddock, Edgar Thomson Works and Union mills, National Tube and Iron at McKeesport, Jones & Laughlins and Shoenberger firms, Crescent Steel, Elgin watch springs, and vast pipe and rail outputs. Workers number about 7,000 across major plants with wages bi weekly near several tens of thousands.
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Andrew Carpege
Allegheny County
Plate
Homestead
Etx Tolles
Edgar Thomson
Braddock
Menongabels
Union Mile
Thirty-third Street
Uth Street
City
Pittsburgh Iron and Steel Mills and Their Output
The article details multiple mills in the district including Spang, Chalfant & Co. at Etna, American Iron Works, Rosina blast furnace at New Castle, and Moorehead-McCleane’s Sobo Mill. It lists daily outputs from puddling furnaces, finishing rolls, and associated steel and iron products, with payrolls and worker counts. It notes the Isabella furnaces and National Tube Works, and describes products such as basic and Thessomer steel, street car rails, pipes, and heavy plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Thomson
Allegheny River
Braddock
Twentyninth Street
Thirty-third Street
National Tube and Iron Company
McKeesport
Monongahela River
Jones &Laughlins
American Iron Works
Oliver Brothers & Phillips
Shoenberger Mil. Shoenberger & Co
Sixteenth Street
City
Crescent Steel Works
Siemens
Rosina
New Castle
Spang, Chalfant & Co
Etna
Allegheny
National Tube Works
Spang Steel Snd Iron Works
Moorehead-McCleane
Sobo
United States
J. Painter & Sons
Southside
Visitors' Reception Planned for Foreign Delegates Here
The programme for visiting guests includes business talks at 10 A M followed by pleasure trips. About 650 guests from America and abroad will arrive on three special trains tonight at 9. A 20 member reception committee will meet them at Altoona at 8 AM and escort them to quarters. Delegates include John H. Ricketson and other officials. Carriages will wait at the depot and ribbons and colors will guide guests to hotels or homes as needed because of crowded lodging. The Ladies' Committee prepares entertainment as delegates explore local industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Johnh. Ricketson
W. L. Abbott
Tory Attack on Famine Relief Committee Sparks Debate
A London Times leading article accuses the American Irish Famine Food Committee of political maneuvering. It targets patrons like Ex-President Cleveland and others linked to campaigns, arguing the fund should be controlled by their own groups and warning that collecting for all distressed could aid opponents.
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Lowpox
London Times
Cleveland
Hayes
Depew
Colonel Shepard
Ehret
Tammany
Tyro
Phillips
Belmont
Redpath
Parnell
Healy
Labor Troubles in Glasgow Furnaces and Mines
Glasgow reports escalating labor strife as Scotch furnacemen push for higher wages while iron and steel prices swing. The national blast furnacemen urge a weekly levy. six thousand miners in Fife threaten a strike over a 15 percent wage demand amid uncertain settlements.
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Glascow
Cumberland
Middlesborough
National Association of
Glasgow
England
Fr’eshire
Two Personal Crises Reported Aboard Majestic
Queenstown reports two tragedies on the White Star steamer Majestic. A Swedish steerage passenger drowned after leaping overboard as the ship arrived. a Hebrew passenger named Jacob Solomon, 45, hanged himself in his cabin. His wife and five children accompanied him. saloon passengers raised £112 for the widow. The body was buried at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queenstown
Majestic
Jacob Solomon
Entombed men in mine rescue abandon effort after 48 hours
Firemen labored for 48 hours to reach entombed workers but failed to break through. The entombed men are all married, and rescuers have ceased attempting further access.
Authors anxious over international copyright prospects
Loypox October 7 The third sitting of the International Literary Congress heard secretary Jules Lemina lament that last May's copyright bill failed due to England hatred and East West state antagonism. Count Beretz called the report gloomy though Blaine Harrison Cleveland Reed and most authors favor the bill. Absent members would have passed it, a new bill will be discussed in December and likely pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loypox
International Literary Congress
Jules Lemina
England
Count Beretz
Blaine
Harrison
Cleveland
Reed
French protest over Comte de Paris reception in New York
Washington dispatch reports a French legation protest to the State Department over a reception for the Comte de Paris in the name of the President. The note faults the Count as a peace disrupter, while observers call the episode overblown civilities. Collector Erhardt was said to have merely extended standard port courtesy and not acted in the President’s name.
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Legation
Blaine
Dispatom
New York
Washington
State Department
Comte de Paris
Lower Bay
Erhardt
Boston
Church
Duc d’Orleans
Custom House
Carnegie Guests Attend Quiet Home Wedding in New York
A quiet 8 o clock ceremony at 132 West Thirty-fourth street united Alice M Tappin and Charles H Ditson with Rev William Owen Lampson of Trinity Church Pittsburg officiating. Best man Charles F Farrington. guests included Mrs Oliver Ditson and Andrew Carnegie among others from prominent circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayaciat
Jota ‘Tippin
West Thirty-fourth Street
William Owen Lamson
Trinity Church
Pittsburg
Charles F. Farrington
Boston
Carolin O'Connor
Katharine Porter
Oliver Ditson
Cyrus L. Clarke
Y. S. Bouvier
Bouvier
Nathan Chandler
W. B. Johnson
James D. Foote
Andrew Carnegie
C. Hammond
George W. Warren
W. K. Haines
H. Hobart Porter
ANOTHER ARGENTINE REVOLUTION IN BUENOS AIRES
A rumor of a new revolution in Buenos Aires caused panic on October 7. Troops and cavalry patrolled streets as General Roca and the Interior Minister sheltered at the President's residence. The Minister of War moved to Palermo Park and authorities armed police with Remington rifles. Reinforcements arrived. deputies and senators stayed overnight at the President's house. Admiral Bordero prepared the fleet for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Ayres
Palermo Park
Roca
Pellegrini
Zurate
Palermo
Bordero
Archduke Sigismund Poison Plot At Castle
Vienna reports Archduke Sigismund narrowly escaped poisoning at the Castle of Goulend near the Bohemian frontier. A cook named Ledérer is arrested for allegedly repeatedly adding arsenic to castle food to discredit the chief cook. The Archduke's Adjutant Baron Vaux is dying from symptoms.
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Vienna
Archduke Sigismund
Goulend
Bohemian
Ledérer
Baron Vaux
Lederer
Spain to retaliate against McKinley tariff
News briefs report Spain and its West Indian colonies opposing the McKinley tariff. Merchants urge retaliatory steps as trade with the United States faces potential disruption. Also notes a Pelican Club secretary jailed for nonpayment and a mine shaft collapse at Glengitz burying five men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlap's
Cable Company
Mayer
Spain
United States
Dunlap’s Cable Company
Beelis
Louisa
Glengitz
A Tour of Triumph Across Kentucky to Urbana
President's party travels through Kentucky Ohio Indiana and Illinois greeting large crowds. Crossing the Ohio River they reach Cincinnati at 7 30 PM and Mt Vernon Seymour Vincennes Terre Haute and Urbana, with remarks at each stop and strong receptions, notably at Vincennes where a train stop included a celebration.
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Kentucky
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Ohio River
Cincinnati
Mt. Vernon
General Harrison
Seymour
Vincennes
Terre Haute
Urbana
Tracy
Mobbed by cattle on wrecked Santa Fe freight train
On October 7 near Ethel Missouri two Santa Fe freight trains collided. An eastbound train carrying Texas cattle suffered steer deaths and many escaped angry after seeing carcasses. Crew avoided harm but faced a dangerous scramble as cattle had to be shot to allow access to the wreck. Thousands of dollars in freight and rolling stock were damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macox
Ethel
Texas
Ballot Reform Moves to Print Tickets in One Type
Democratic State Chairman James Kerr urges Republican Chairman W B Andrews to adopt a uniform heading style for both state tickets to increase ballot secrecy. Andrews has not replied, and Kerr remains hopeful. The plan aims to shield voters from employer pressure and curb disclosure of chosen tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kerr
Andrews
Pattison
Philadelphia
Kerr
Democratic State Committee
Republican State Committee
Democratic State Central Committee
South Pens
Adelphia
W. B. Andrews
Republican State Central Committee
Pennsylvania
James Kean
Mr. Andrews
Pattison Stirs Crowd as He Campaigns Through Towns
Ex Governor Pattison arrives by special train and meets a massive 2000 strong crowd in Hastings, with thousands more at DuBois, Beynoldsville, and Lock Haven. Speakers include Black, with robust cheers and a wave of Republican support. The visit boosts Pattison's local momentum ahead of November.
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Reynoldsville
DuBois
t _ Beniueyste
Pattison
Court House
Pattigan
Curtin
Black
James Hine
Alpine House
John McGinnis
Beynoldsville
Mr. Pattison
Mr. Black
Lock Haven
Eould
Democrats Seek Withdrawal of Kribbs in Clearfield Center
In Clearfield and Center counties Democratic factions oppose G F Kribbs's bid for Congress. Kerr's supporters rally while a delegation from Clearfield travels to Clarion to urge Kribbs to withdraw, pledging backing if he steps aside for Kerr for a second term.
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Clearfield County
G. F. Kribbs
Congress
James Kerr
Clearfield
Center
Elk County
Kribbs
DuBois
Clarion
Kerr
Discussing Ways and Means With Campaign Leaders
Senator Quay spent a day at Continental Hotel rooms in Philadelphia meeting with leading Republicans. He conferred with State Chairman Andrews and Collector Cooper on campaign strategy from state headquarters, then with Mayor Fitlek and Porter on ways and means to win the state battle.
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Senator Quay
Philadelphia
Elatel
Andrews
Cooper
Quy
Porter
Republican City Committee
Fitlek
Stone work completion path marked by Uncle Sam to Malone-IL
A ten year project described as having reached completion, with plans to improve interior detailing in Anisheng. The note emphasizes accountability and skill in renewing the interior to a higher standard.
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Sam
Malone — IL
Senator Quay Discusses Future Movements and Home Rest
Senator Quay says he has been very busy and has not had time to attend to home affairs. He adds plans to go home soon where he can enjoy good rest.
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Senator Quay
Malicious Liar Attacks Delamater Across Butler Area
A political tour described as a lively but mixed reception features Democratic candidate Delamater defending against Emery charges described as a pop gun. Major McDowell joined in Butler county canvassing while Republican events in Little Washington and Waynesburg drew sizable crowds but modest enthusiasm.
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Delamater
Butler
Haselton
Newton Black
Butler County
Emery
Lew Emery
Chauncey Black
Alexander McDowell
Sharon
Congress
Opera House
Little Washington
Watres
Harlan
Boyer
Waynesburg
Messrs
Stewart
Court House
Watres, Boyer
Labor Leaders Back Pattison in Pennsylvania Election
Special telegram reports United Mine Workers leaders Rae and Watchorn endorse Pattison across the state. Rae says miners largely favor Pattison, predicting a majority around 5,000 and noting strong Independent activity. McGuire of the Knights of Labor arrives to campaign for Pattison and a constitutional convention for the Australian ballot system.
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Scottpaale
Rae
Watchorn
United Mine Workers
Pattison
Nene Miner
Poann Party
Rae Ispublican
Tom McGuire
Knights of Labor
Irwin
Coke
McGuire
Democrats Pick Captain Skinner for Congress in 18th District
Special telegram from Harrisburg reports Democratic conferees in Franklin Fulton Juniata Mifflin Snyder Union and Huntingdon nominating Captain George W Skinner Fulton for Congress to oppose Dr Atkinson on the third ballot by acclamation The piece notes Republican disaffection in the 18th district and predicts a Skinner victory due to his soldier record legislative career and canvassing ability.
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Captain Skinner
Congress
Habrisburg
Franklin
Fulton
Juniata
Mifflin
Snyder
Union
Huntingdon
George W. Skinner
Dr. Atkinson
Boyer
J. A. Gundy
Atkinson
Congressional Nominations in Several States
Nominations listed include Clarence E. Lerow for New York, Frederick Coolidge for Massachusetts, Daniel N. Lockwood for New York, Henry J. Spooner for Rhode Island, James J. Belden for New York, John W. Lawson for Virginia, John H. Ketcham for New York, with denoted party affiliations. Greenville Mississippi also noted as a nominee location.
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New York
Clarence E. Lerow
Massachusetts
Frederick& Coolidge
Daniel N. Lockwood
Rhodes Island
Henry J. Spooner
Ey the
York
James J. Beldenee Dabeter
Dupont Powder Mills Explosion Kills Dozen in Delaware Valley
A workman sparks a blast at the Dupont Powder Mills near Wilmington causing a catastrophic explosion. Twelve people killed and thirty injured as five mills are leveled, with fifty houses destroyed and damage about one million dollars. The blast shatters Rockland and Dupont Banks, leaves hundreds homeless, and draws rapid medical aid and widespread alarm.
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Wrumtsote L
Iiam Green
Dupont Powder Mills
Green
Brandywine
Wilmington
Hagley Yard
E. J. Wupont
Middle Magazine
Eagle Magazine
Wm. McGarvey
Rockland
Dupont Banks
Dupoot Banks
Owen Dougherty
Jessup & Moore Paper Mills
Dupont
Jessup & Moore
Fietheura I. Dupont
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Arnor-Plate
Parpoas
Puttsburg
Metallurpuers
Gaz
Iran
Uncle Sam
Vecinity
Statio Evers
Coundis
Germany
Allerheny
Amal Association of Iron and Steel Workers of America
A. Garrison & Co
Homestead Mills
McIntosh & Hemphill
Thirteenth Street
Phenix
Forty-eighth Street
Chicago
Keystone Bridge Company
Fifty-first Street
Carnegie
Creighton and Jeannette
Ford Plate Works
Chambers & McKee
Westing
Sir James Kitson, Bart
Frederick Siemns
Jeans
C. Juengst
A. Poureel
Dr. Wedding
A. HK. Huntington
Famine Relief Committee
Tories
Home Rule Party
Cadle Company
Dunlap's Cable Company
Dullas
Carnegies
Pelican
BT Dunlap’s
L. T. Chabot
Pelican Club
Lis Iron Monger
President Harrison
Clearfield Democrata
Kribhe
Hastings
Bellefonte
Center Democrats
Major McDowell
New Jersey
John Harriman
John Nolan
William W. Green
Martin Dolan
James Dolan
Patrick Dougherty
William McGarvey
John Dietz
Rose Dougherty
Daniel Harkins
John Hurlibee
Michael Horlihon
James Hurter
Messenger
A. Dy
Lecarpentier
William Logan
John Mentlafferty
Jobs McDowell
William McDowell
Moses Moore
James Ward
Lee
Kate Ward
Fee
Mamie Ward
Will Dre
James Dennison
Carlos Burk
John Freeman
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