Wire Prices Rise After Regional Manufacturers Meeting
A meeting of barb wire and wire nail makers in this city led to immediate price increases of about 5 percent for barb wire and 8 percent for wire nails. About 32 firms attended, representing roughly 90 percent of regional output, with talks focusing on rising raw material costs and narrowing profits. A new organization formed with Thomas Jopling as president, and a banquet followed with gifts to several attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Block
George T. Oliver
Oliver & Roberts Wire Company
John W. Gates
St. Louis
Braddock Wire Company
Cleveland
American Wire Nail Company
Covington, Ky
Cincinnati Wire Com
Cincinnati
Cincinnati, O
H. P. Nail Company
Cleveland, C
Thomas Jopling
Stewart Chisholm
E. J. Buffington
Bessemer
Granting a Hearing for Dismissed Citizens' Line Conductors
The Citizens' Traction Company will hear the four conductors dismissed for suspension. They may be reinstated after a full review of charges and evidence. The company also allows purchase of uniforms overcoats from any supplier, provided styles match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Traction Company
Secretary Dillon Reports Flourishing American Flint Glass Workers
Secretary Dillon presents a favorable report showing 188 furnaces active with 10 idle and the union at 6 521 members, up 250 since the last tally. Apprentices total 194.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Flint Glass Workers
Dillon
Carnegie Mills Pay Day Change Sparks Amalgamated Meeting
Members of the Amalgamated Association plan a meeting this evening over Carnegie Phipps Co. proposal to shift pay days at the Twenty ninth and Thirty third street mills. No firm notification has been received. John Sigh, held on misusing funds, was released after agreeing to reimburse the deficiency. Trustees Snyder and Hemmel report Sigh returned voluntarily and settled all counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Association
Messrs
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Twentyninth
Thirty-third Street
Amalgamated
John Sigh
Ll. A. 41
J. A. Snyder
Val Hemmel
Sigh
Molders Face Possible Strike Over 10 Percent Raise Demand
Foundry workers in 39 of 43 shops vote for prompt action as they seek a uniform wage increase of 10 percent. A formal demand has been served to a list of firms with about 700 men affected. If no favorable reply by today, a strike is planned for Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A
Knights of Labor
Molders’ Union
William Yogie & Limited
Thirty-second Street
Kevatene Bridge
First Street
Scafe Foundry and Machine Co
Enty-Elebth Street
Smallman
Sterrit
Coal operators reach sale with Hon. Hopper for Plains mines
Mellon and Cover, coal operators, conclude with Hon. John A. Hopper for the purchase of coal under his farm at a price of $16,000. The firm currently operates Plains over the old Buffalo mines on the Monongahela and will resume operations soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellon and Cover
John A. Hopper
Monongahela
Notable remarks and travels crowd Chicago news notes
Chicago notables and visitors provide varied snippets from Adams street restaurateur H M Kinsley to James B Townsend in Lima. Reports cover proposals for a lakefront fair frontage, political hints about Campbell gubernatorial prospects, and visits by Randell Club Democrats plus travels of Lyon, Barber, and railroad officials through Pittsburgh and Cincinnati.
Night Attendant Thomas Williams Beaten Near Glass House
Thomas Williams, night annunciator for the Pittsburg and Leake Erie Railway at Chartiers, was handbagged while on rounds near the glass house. He sustained a fractured skull and was taken to West Penn Hospital. No robbery or motive is known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Williams
Pittsburg and
Leake Erie Railway
Chartiers
Glasshouse
West Penn Hospital
Dr B M Hawkins Specializes in Nose and Throat Diseases
Dr B M Hawkins offers exclusive treatment for nose and throat conditions at 118 Penn Street in Pittsburgh. Patient access and appointments are available through the Pittsburg office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Hawna
Penn Street
Pittsburg
Pas&su
Chicago Delegation Seeks Pittsburgh Backing for World Fair
A nine member Chicago delegation from the World's Fair Company, led by Judge Cunningham, arrived by railroad and met Mayor McCallin and local officials in Pittsburgh. They urged Pennsylvania cooperation to locate the 1892 World’s Fair in Chicago or the Mississippi Valley, highlighting Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania contributors and rail links. The group toured the Exposition facilities and planned a further briefing with merchants and manufacturers before departing.
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Chicago
Pittsburg
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Anderson
McCallin
Ft Wayne
Union Depot
Chicago World's Fair Company
R. Hopkins
F. ReQua
W. H. Esch
Harold R. Wynne
Chi Evening Journal
Esch
Marvin
Exposition Society
Colonel Unger
D. ©. Ripley
Position Board of Managers
Judge Cunningham
Pennsylvania
Mississippi Valley
Unger
Ripley
Mr. Herbst
Board of Man
Mr. Marshall
Marshall
Ballard
St. Louis
Omaha
Kansas City
Mississippi
Lake Shore
Lincoln
Jackson Park
George M. Pullman
Charles J. Yerkes
North Cb
Marshal Field
City Hall photo session showcases clerks at work and wit
A floor level photography scene at Municipal Hall yesterday formed a mock assembly of K of L style photographers. Albert Duckam directed a skilled camera while Robert Thompson endured ribbing from clerks as the group posed with engineers and survey crews. The portraits, labeled The Diamond Corps and The Hoosiers, capture draftsmen, surveyors, and staff in front of instruments, with the janitor Bradley depicted as Narcissus in the art display.
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K. of L
Municipal Hall
Albert Duckam
Stokes
Belvidere
Robert Thompson
Diamond Corps
Frank Schwartz
The
Hoosiers
Peter Gilson
Kid Glove Corps
W. 8. Wakefield
Bradley
Amateur contortionist Moran causes police scene
Thomas Moran refused arrest and performed contortion acts before officers John McTighe and others. He was fined 25 dollars plus costs and led from the cell to be recognized on the day relief. Moran, claiming never to have criminal convictions here, threatens revenge and recalls prior incidents in Milwaukee and Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Moran
John McTighe
Perto
Jess
Gene Moran
Roger O'Mara
Milwaukee
Grand Army National
McCurdy
Pittsburg
Lawyers Face Off On Grant Street Over Liddell Case
Attorneys L K Porter and W D Moore clashed publicly near Porter's Grant street office over charges against ex Mayor Liddell. Moore claimed he faced threats of perjury suits while Moore asserted the affidavits were voluntary and that Townsley and the girl had appeared before the grand jury. Porter demanded an apology from Judge White and threatened a jury trial if not forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. K. Porter
W. D.moore
Grant Street
Mr. Moore
Liddell
Mr. Porter
Snd
Porter
Moore
White
Mae
There's Money In It Oil Strike Interest In Arbuckle Farm
Oil supply firms struggle to fill orders while buyers push to pay about one dollar per barrel. Charles Arbuckle visited the city and toured the large Arbuckle farm well behind Chartiers. A year ago the firm was offered 30 thousand dollars, but since the big strike four million dollars has been offered for the purchase, with no acceptance. It is believed the Arbuckles will operate the farm themselves.
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Oliver
George G Oliver
Charles.Arbuckle
Arbuckle Farm
Chartiers
Arbuckles
Solid Men as Officers of Pittsburg Coal Company
The Pittsburg Coal Company organized in Memphis Tennessee with officers Captain Samuel S. Brown president Colonel N M Jones vice president OC B Bryan secretary treasurer George T Miller general manager and Charles Eberhart pertinent. All except Captain Brown reside in Memphis and the firm aims to advance coal trade on the Mississippi valley.
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Pittsburg Coal Company
Memphis
Tenn
Samuel 5S. Brown
Pittsburg
N. M. Jones
OC. B. Bryan
George T. Miller
Pertivene
Charles Eberhart
Captain Brown
Compania Cand
Poms - Rein & Ones Groig Company
Health statistics show city growth and deaths in 1888
The Chief Clerk report notes births 6103 and deaths 4189, with 2215 marriages the second highest since 1883. Southside leads birth rate, old city dense with infectious deaths, cemetery population up 101,867 since 1852. Marine registrations total 29,468. notable nuisances and sanitation counts accompany the data.
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Bureau of Health
W. F. McKelvy
Gray
East End
Southside
Old City
Marine
McCutcheon
Democratic Lie Called in Jury Commissioners Office
John J. Walker, Jury Commissioner, alleges Arch H. Rowand Jr. used his position as Clerk of Courts to appoint clerks from 1879 onward and to aid veterans, denying claims of political influence. Walker asserts Rowand helped comrades with pensions and that his own appointment came from county officials, not a board.
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Pittssure
Arch H. Rowand, Jr
Rowand
William Collier
Judge Collier
Major Collier
George Erwin
William Erwin
Leonine
Ong
Lincoln
Real Estate Savings Bank and Local Advertisements
Real Estate Savings Bank at 401 Smithfield Street advertises surplus funds and capital figures. A wood shop displays metal decorations and wall hangings from Crevum MeEinE. Loomer Pratt promotes a Great Annual Book Sale at 428 Woods Street with discounted albums and Bible volumes.
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Smithfield Street
Cor
Crevum Meeine
Baxe & Bassett
Pollos Station Proposed In Abandoned Court Building
County plans to sell Diamond Street disused court buildings while the city considers purchase for a police station complex. Advocates tout location near the court house with tunnel potential, expanded Department of Public services, and a dedicated car track for prisoner movement. Mayor McCallin opposed the idea preferring a site near Seventh Avenue engine house.
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Diamond Street
Old Avenue
Court House
Department of Public
Aii
Department of Charities
Allegheny Valley Railway
Allegheny
McKee
McWilliams
Eosayor MecCallin
Liew
Seventh Avenue
New Gillespie truck to be tested by fire bureau
Superintendent Evans announced a complete 10 o clock test of the new Gillespie truck today on Seventh avenue in front of No 3 engine house. The drill will cover extension ladder maneuvers with wire cutting to reach 20 feet from buildings. telegraph, telephone and light firms will observe. insurers will attend.
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Evans
Bureau of Fire
Gillespie
Seventh Avenue
No. 3
Cketkins
Telegraph
Telephone and
Bon Marche Displays Five Foster Hooks and Frat Note
A local shop named Bon Marche shows five Foster hooks and a fraternity note priced at one dollar each. The display includes Sine fig 4 bution and other assorted items.
Gentilemen s Underwear And Furnishings Open Tonight
Jos Horns Co Penn Avenue Stores advertise extended hours for the Gentilemen s Underwear and furnishing goods department open until 9 o clock tonight with emphasis on the Penn Avenue location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentilemen's Underwear and
Jos. Horns & Co
Penn Avenue
Auction and clearance notices at Toucer Co and F Schoenthal
Classified sale items announce reduced prices on blankets, comforts, winter wear and girls clothing at Toucer Co on Federal Street and 612 Penn Avenue. Additional offers include hosiery discounts, a free negro doll with a $1 purchase, and promotional items from Busy Bee Hive. Also advertised are scarves from James H Aiken & Co and Pilaner beer from F V.
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Srzm
F. Schoenthal
Penn Avenue
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the State OF Trade
Washburne & Moon
Oliver & Roberts
E St. Louis
Braddock Company
Oliver Company
Central
South America
Mexico
George Douglass
Jaws
Citizens’ Line
Carnegie
Lawresceville
Pitraburgers
H. M. Kinsley
Adams Street
New York
Mr. Kinsley
Iit
Democratic State Committee
Calvin S. Brice
Philadelphia
Pat Foley
Foley
James E. Campbell
Ohio
Alred Barber
McKeesport
England
Barber
United States
Lyon
Washington
Windom
Jeannette
Treasury
Miller
Supreme Court
G. F. Davis
A. L. Bayne
Ema Insurance Com
Hartford
Conn
Heane
Davis
Iers Insurance
City Bank of
Hartiong
Elihu Halton
Weston
W. Va
West Virginia
Halton
Cheat Mountain Spetiemen's Association
Charles M. Stone
Commonwealth
James Lappan
Jose O. Lippincott
President Roberts
Pennsylvania Railroad
C. A. Egly
Cincinnati Southern Railroad
Cronin
J. Deb
DaratTos
Thirteenth Regiment
City Hall
Thomas Moran
Porter and
Urmont
Bureau
el &Rey
Enon
Tata
Cupid
Real Estate Savings Bank, Lim
Pratt
Woods Street
Paris
Babes
Speeral
Criminal Court
Toucer & Co
Federal Street
James H. Aiken & Co
Ing
Gas and 507
Market Street
Dren
Biber & Easton
Newe Snmisins
Alifornia
JUS. Horne & CO
Finch St
Minch
Lupin
Thess Lupin
Une
Sica
Dreas Goods Department
Ment
Millinery Department
Horne
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