Potter Promoted In Carnegie Steel Management
The Carnegie Steel Company announces promotions at its Homestead works. John A. Potter becomes chief mechanical engineer, and Charles M. Schwab is named general superintendent of the Homestead Steel Works. James Gayley takes over Edgar Thomson furnace operations, and D. G. Kerr leads the furnace department. The changes, described as promotions, aim to improve coordination among plants and reduce internal friction. The board asserts no dissatisfaction prompted the moves and expects the Homestead labor situation to settle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B Chance
Carnegie Steel Company
Homestead
John A. Potter
Homestead Steel Works
Fifth Avenue
Charles M. Schwab
James Gayley
Edgar Thomson Works
D. G. Kerr
Furance Department
Edgar Thowmson
Potter
Captain Jones
Homestead Works
Schwab
Bayley
Edgar Thomson
Jerr
T. F. T. Lovejoy
Hometead
Beneft
Homestead Pilant
Chicago
North Chicago Rolling Mill Company
The
Illinois Steel Company
Sehwab
Edgar Omson Steel Works
Bessemer
Europe
Creusot
Whitfield and Campbell and Brown Works
Oll
Earnest Willis
McClure Street
Devlin
Ritchie
Amalgamated Officials Discuss Potter Resignation
Amalgamated officials debated Superintendent Potter's resignation at Homestead mills. They saw possible effects on the lockout as unlikely, noting workers remained deter mined not to return. President-elect Garland voiced cautious optimism, citing ongoing contributions and steadfast resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter
Pot
Homestead Mills
Ials
Garland
Knights of ‘Bor
Congress
Carnegie Mills
Three Rolls Break at Thirty-Third Street Mill
Workmen report a breakdown at the Thirty third Street mill where three rolls in the 12 inch compartment broke after changes. Officials cite carelessness and inexperience among new workers as causes. The mill shut down and plans to resume later. workers fear ongoing trouble as production slows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orkmen
Thirty-Third Street
Thirty-third
Ikera
Semills
Knights of Labor 10 Meet In District Assembly No 3
Delegates from District Assembly No 3 Knights of Labor gather this afternoon at 66 Third Avenue to discuss mill disputes and the Hobard struggle. About 65 delegates expected. actions may address relief at the next General Assembly in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ights of Labor
Third Avenue
Ashly
St St Louis
Window Glass House in Blair Station Opens Busy
Campbell and Co window glass makers at Blair Station started up their plant yesterday and begin operations for the fall. Southside glass workers report full activity with good trade and ample orders promising months of work ahead. Miners’ strike continues to influence river coal shipments and market sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell & Co
Blair Station
Glass House
Southside
Miners Consider Return as Operators Offer Yearly Agreement
The strike over the half cent coal reduction nears settlement with miners willing to return to work. Loading of flats is expected next week. Operators have proposed a yearly agreement, seen as encouraging progress.
Schwab Opens Duty as Homestead General Manager
Charles M. Schwab took charge as general manager of the Homestead Steel Works amid a strikedominated scene in Homestead. Lockout crowds and sympathy fills the streets as workers expect a rapid settlement through talks possibly within a week.
Clubs at Wheeling for Mc Kinley meeting
Local Republican clubs traveled to Wheeling for the Mc Kinley event. Americas Club escorted the Governor to the fair grounds with 117 men led by Major S. D. Hubley. The Six Footers and several ward and union clubs also joined in with banners and parade attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
McKinley
Americas Club
Fairgrounds
Grand Army Band
S. D. Hubley
Americas
Conkling Club
General Republican Club
Allegheny
Allegheny Republican
Six Footera
Fourteenth
Eleventh Ward
Tariff Cadets
Union Republican Club
McKeesport
Mayor orders crackdown on illegal liquor in disorderly houses
In Pittsburg Mayor Gourley ordered the Chief of Public Safety to stop liquor sales in disorderly houses citywide. Chief Brown announced an immediate prohibition of alcohol in prostitution venues with violators to be prosecuted and detectives to enforce the sweep. Keeley League announces appointed lecturers for January meeting in New York and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Sherry
Gourley
Department of Public Safety
Brown
H. L Gourley
Pittsburg
Secret Service Fund
J. O. Brown
Keeley
Keeley League
New York
Rev
T. Montgomery
Frank Crosby
John H. Pierce
Nate A. Reed
Chicago
William Visscher
Tacoma
Ashington
Kyle Stephens
Madisonville
J. W. Vandervort
Erasmus Wilson
Francis Murphy
Dr. Keeley
Dwight
Fire destroys Chicago box plant and bakery blaze endangers workers
A Chicago box factory and mill owned by H. P. Paspoke & Co. burned Monday night, causing about 640,000 in losses with full insurance. In Greensburg Pennsylvania an incendiary fire hit a large barn, 5,000 loss with partial coverage. In Bethlehem a Helliston Cave farm barn burned, 10,000 plus losses. A separate Enclewood fire killed two and injured a woman who jumped from a hotel window in panic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
H. P. Paspoke & Co
Greensburg
James Byerly
North Huntingdon Township
Bethlehem
Helliston Cave
Enclewood
Willie
Exclusive Black Goods Department Attracts Shoppers
A local store advertises an all wool imported black Cheviots 50 Cts to $2.25 per yard in 42 to 50 inch widths. It promotes a dedicated Black Goods Department with threefold display in a large Silk and Dress Goods section and invites customers to come and see the cheaper prices.
Colman Clothiers Offer Columbian Suit Sale
The sale advertises 1 000 men’s cheviot suits in black blue or brown. Styles include single or double breasted with sizes sixes to 42. Prices listed as $15 0585 75 each. Located at corner Grant and Diamond streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomorro
P. C. C. G. Clothiers
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Fred Douglass Foresees Re-Election Of President
Fred Douglass predicted a second term for the President while traveling to the World’s Fair dedication in Pittsburgh. He stated he would campaign for Republicans in Indiana and claimed the nation would elect Harrison. Democrats in Lawrenceville plan a large rally Saturday to boost Jerry Dougherty for senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Fred Douglass
Reynolds
Delaware
Fred
Indiana
Harrison
Goethe's Visit to Carlsbad Sprudel Salt Remedy
An old advertisement claims Sprudel Salt made from Carlsbad waters helps dissolve bile, soothe irritation, and remove obstructions as an alterative remedy. It emphasizes natural action, painless effects, and promotes genuine bottles bearing Eisner & Mendelson Co. signature as sole agents in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlsbad
Carltsbad
Eisner & Mendelson CO
New York
Open Air Democratic Meeting Draws 1500 on Kirkpatrick Street
A Democratic meeting on Kirkpatrick Street above Wylie Avenue drew about 1500 attendees. Chairman Bonner and speakers Jere Dougherty James Howley and Walker Brown gave remarks. Several clubs paraded in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkpatrick Street
Wylie Avenue
Bonner
Jere Dougherty
James Howley
Walker Brown
Engineers and workers depart from Union depot in fog
An army of engineers, supervisors and trackmen from the Pennsylvania road left Union depot yesterday morning for a theme trip. Heavy fog delayed the start and they did not arrive as early as expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army of Engineers
Union Depot
Republican meetings announced in various towns
A series of Republican gatherings are scheduled in multiple districts. Tuxee hosts a meeting at Gee Hall Sewickisy on Thursday. The Republican County Committee meets Saturday at 2 50 PM in Common Council Chamber. Ward Twenty first Vigilance Committee meets Friday night at the club. Ward Thirty second Republicans meet tonight at their HQ. Verona hosts a joint Republican and Prohibitionist campaign kickoff with W D Evans and William Benham for Republicans and B S Taylor of Iowa for Prohibition.
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Homestead
Tuxee
Verona
W. D. Evans
William Benham
B. 8. Taylor
Iowa
Arraignment, Shooting, Bigamy: Fragmented Local Notices
In Totzpo Councilman Frank Tanner faced arraignment after pleading for mercy. A late night shooting wounded John Ells and Boott Smith amid a card quarrel. In Zanrsville a grand jury indicted Thomas Ross for bigamy with two wives in Norwich and Baurrettstown. Diphtheria cases rose to two in Pemapetraia with 15 quarantined houses. At Duquesne Foreman Earnest of Carnegie Steel was fatally injured in an accident at work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McExreronr
Foreman Earnest
Carnegie Steel Works
Duquesne
Neperry
Pittsburgers in New York and local guests noted in hints of travel
The record lists various Pittsburgh residents visiting New York hotels and others at local venues including Mansfield and Lake Worth. Names include B F Crawford A W Roberts H R Harris A C Overholt and Arthur Rendle. Also mentions weddings and a greenhouse project at Allegneny Cemetery and a furniture firm ad in Liberty Street.
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B. F. Crawford
Mansfield
A. W. Roberts
Lake Worth
Fla
Anderson
H. R. Harris
New Castle
A. C. Overholt
Scottdale
Seventh Avenue
Arthur E. Rendle
Erpey Om
Allegneny Cemetery
Duquesne
York
Durbin
Cincinnati
Miss Andrews
Albert Schnaan
G Howell
Washington
Seghouman
Soc
W. T. Espy
New York
Missing child from Marr Distrit seeks home
One year old German girl from Anna street Allegheny is reported missing from home. News items note a street worker finishing a stone bridge at Homewood Cemetery by November 1 at a cost of $30,000. A local salesman, HB E Crout, injured himself while handling display items at Horne's store. A rail brakeman James Born was injured after a fall at the station and taken to the Homeopathic Hospital. The Masons, John and Marion Mason, known as Jack Mason and Marion Manola, visit Pittsburg with a musical act at the Duquesne starting Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marr Distrit
Anna Street
Allegheny
Tas
Homewood Cemetery
Homewood Avenue
Sterrett
HB. E. Crout
Station Street
East End
Horne
James Born
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Antares
Homeopathic
Duquesne
Chicago and Return 81200 Arrives in Pittsburgh Line
Fragments report a Chicago and Return 81200 event on the Pittsburg and Western Bailway. Partial text mentions Pollman and a sleeping car as a transit detail with arrival in a city, likely Fr. Mw.oly Arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Bailway
Olty
Tourist walking scene urged on safe storage of valuables
Fragmentary notice warns travelers about fire and theft risks and promotes rental of vault boxes at a rate per year. Names, places, and full details are obscured, but the message emphasizes not leaving bonds or valuables unsecured in travel.
Infants and ladies wear trunks a century soiled
Infants flannel sacques and skirts with embroidery range from 68c to several dollars, plus flannel bands. Ladies and misses initial and silk hdkefs priced per dozen or each, with many boxed or packet options. Hosiery and vests listed with wool, camel hair blends, black ribbed styles, and various brands and colors. Nets, veils, and crêpe borders offer a wide selection with yard pricing.
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Carnegie Company
Mr. Potter
Knights OF Labor
E River
Hannr Grier
Homewood
Joux Dugas
Joseph Clements
Costa
MoMasters
Squirnz Gronos W. Rover
W. J. Backhouse
Sewickley
Squire White
Haysville
Clothiers
Lawrenceville
Jerry Dougherty
Goethe
Totzpo
Frank Tanner
Pittsburgers
Wm.rabowsky
Liberty Street
Alpen
Remington Bros
Col
Fifth Ave. and
Market
Daily Bulletin OF New Goods
ESDAY
OCTOR
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Little Minister
J. M. Barrie
Mark Twain
the Scapegoat
Hall Caine
David Grieve
Humphrey Ward
Foster
Biarritz
Pompadour
Brussels
Fleishman GO
Scamer
Big Monthly
Magdalena
New Mexico
L. Bradford Prince
E. L. Bartlett
R. J. Palen
1St National Bank
Santa Fe
J. S. Sniffen
Socorro
J. M. Tyler
Met
W. Hi. Dinsmore
Sec’y
Central Music
Hall
Change
Supolio
J. Harper Bonnell CO
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