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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1892

Page

3

Finishers Union Formed Among Beaver Mill Finishing Band

Dissatisfied with the new wage scale finishers in Beaver Mills form a separate union after meetings and threats to secede from the Amalgamated Association. Delegates from Pittsburg mills plan a nationwide gathering in Youngstown to organize lodges in every mill.

Amalgamated Puddlers Rollers Puddiers Sons of Vulcan Association of Iron and Steel Rollers Heatera Amalgamated Association New Order Pittsburg Youngstown Jones & Laughtins The Republic Iron Works Oliver's South Tenth and Fifteenth Street A. M. Byers & Co.'s Phillips, Nimick & Co J. Painter & Sons

Nine B&O workers seek relief from car and engine shortages

A nine member delegation from the Wheeling and Connellsville divisions of the Baltimore and Ohio road traveled to Baltimore to meet President Mayer over persistent car and locomotive shortages. Dr D E K Anderson chairs the group raising grievances about scarce cars and engines hindering shipments and business growth. leaders warn of a possible appeal to the Interstate Commerce Commission if relief is not found. Henry Floersheim, D Van Eman and others report mines stalled with little wheel movement last week amid rising costs.

Wheeling Connellsville Baltimore and Ohio Road Baltimore Mayer Henry Floersheim D. EK. Anderson D. D. van Eman E. Saeger Cleveland BR. H. Boyle B. F. Dicker R. Watkins D. Peters John Birle D. A. Courtney Ior. Anderson Anderson Floersheim Inter-State Commerce Commission

Assault on Non-Union Worker in Homestead Incites Riot

Charles O Neil, a non union worker, was badly beaten Saturday night near the post office in Homestead. Deputies were close but the attackers escaped. Disturbances drew hundreds of non union men determined to avenge injured colleagues as Coal and Iron police struggled to control crowds.

Homestead Charles O'Neil Pittsburg O'Neil Coal and Iron Police

Knights of Labor Seal Signatures Gathered from City Firms

The Executive Board of the Statesmen's Assembly No 4907 met at 66 Third Avenue and obtained signatures from local firms So-& Ruben, J. M. Gusky, Eisner & Phillips, J. Kaufmann Brothers, and the Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company. Today is the last day to submit signatures to the scale. The committee plans to urge remaining houses to sign at upcoming meetings. The scale affects only hours of work, with stores closing at 5 o'clock.

Statesmen’s Assembly Knights of Labor Third Avenue So— & Ruben J. M.gusky Eisner & Phillips J. Kaufmann Brothers Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company Ore Committee Aoe

Solomon and Ruben Storerooms to Add 100 125 Members

The Solomon and Ruben storerooms opening is expected to bring 100 to 125 new union members within the next ten days. The timing suggests a surge as new signups occur after the storerooms launch.

Solomon & Ruben

Carnegie Steel Beaver Falls Plant to Resume November First

Sheriff Imbrie Martin received notice from Harrisburg that Carnegie Steel will restart Beaver Falls mills on November 1. He is to swear in deputies to protect the plant and quell any violence during resumption. Company officials cite high rod demand and favorable prices as key to reopening. Some striking workers are expected to return once operations begin.

Beaver Imbrie Martin Harrisburg Carnegie Steel Company Beaver Falls Carnegie Company

Bandits Attack San Juan. Gallardo Led Looters In Mexican Town

In San Juan Mix, 12 brigands led by Antonio Gallardo raided the general store of Richardo Mendoza, stealing several hundred dollars and forcing customers and clerks into the street. Soldiers fired on the attackers, fatally wounding Gallardo and another brigand, while six escaped and three were captured. Four soldiers were wounded. the bandits kept the money.

Coffeyville Ceiaca Mix San Juan Gallardo Rate Band Teo Loria

Pittsburgers at New York hotels listed in Octoman column

A dispatch from New York lists Pittsburgers staying at various hotels including the Monongahela House Central Hotel St James and others. Names include George Tucker Bispham W F Bianche C H Foote M Geary J M Lenhart and many more with destinations and origins such as Philadelphia Chicago Oil City Detroit and Youngstown.

George Tucker Bispham Philadelphia W. F. Bianche Nine Jeans” Company Duquesne Internal Revenue J. B. Rinehart Waynesburg J.T. Jackson Parkersburg Sa Charles C. H. Foote Illinois Steel Company Chicago Monongahela House GC. Fritzman Finleyville J. Ellison Ottawa Central Hotel P. E. Wilcox Lockport C. B Ferree Youngstown Seventh Avenue Huber H.C. Dorwith Oil City J. M. Lenhart Washington St. James Pittsburgers New York EK. Ashgerder Coleman House C. Braxter Holmen House J. J. Brown J. W. McCleary Grand Union W. K. Euros Continental J. H. Miullin A. Crawford F. 8. Burrows, D. G. Wise, W. J. Manus, Aster House Bo Belviders E. M. Chessman Morton House C. L. Davis Starsevans House Sinclair House T. Grutz Gedney D.C E. H. Howarth Jr. Bieskel Ae Howarth International Kessler Albemarle W. EK. Mitchell Normandie E. Rahm St. James Hotel C.C. Ramsey Murray Hill

Fires wipe out businesses and homes across multiple cities

Across the country fires damaged mills and stores from St Cloud Minnesota to Milwaukee and Galveston. Losses ranged up to 50 000 with several insured cases and hundreds of homeless in Milwaukee. Origin traced to sparks from locomotives and carelessness near an ice house in Bellefonte.

South Fifteenth Street Oliver Beatrice Ned Electric Street Railway and Lighting Company St. Cloud Minn Benton County Great Northern Railroad Hinckley Maita Bend Albert Pynes Weber's Drug Store Lyne's Mason's Drug Store Quiz Vive Schuylkill Haven Jarce Daniel Hebhart Lehigh Valley Railroad Cohoes N. C Curtis & Co Arofus Alll John Scott & Sons

Consecrated to God at Church of the Good Shepherd consecration

The Church of the Good Shepherd in Haselwood was consecrated yesterday in a ceremony led by Bishop Cortlandt Whitehead. Rev H D Waller preached on Isaiah's Vision, urging spiritual focus over worldly business and urging believers to show undeniable evidence of God's presence.

Mr. Waller Isaiah Christ God Sct Paul Christ Jesus

Weather Map Notes and Regional Forecast for West Virginia and Nearby Areas

The report outlines a weather map with wind arrows and temperature changes, describes pressure patterns and fronts, and forecasts warmer fair weather with possible showers for Monday night into Tuesday. It notes high pressure east of the Mississippi, a low system from Texas to Minnesota, and cooler conditions behind northward-moving fronts.

Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia New England Sydney Mississippi Virginia Texas Minnesota Colorado Dakota Montana Indian Territory Kansas Nebraska Atlantic Rocky Mountain Upper Lake Region Upper Lake Region

Creed and Conduct Debate On Creed as Living Guide

Rev. Woodburn argues creed should be a living, working theory guiding life and conduct. He warns against rigid dogmas and true faith seen in works, urging balance between creed and actions as essential to personal and social progress.

F. Woodburn Sandusky Street Baptist Church James

Spiritual Meaning of the Creation Lecture in Allegheny

Rev. J Whitehead preached at New Jerusalem Church Allegheny on The Six Days of Creation arguing scripture teaches spiritual regeneration not a literal six day creation. He rejected geology aligned explanations and evolution while affirming a spiritual sense within the letter and previewed The Garden of Eden topic.

J. Whitehead New Jerusalem Church Allegheny Goyot God

Religion Discussion Within Families Shaped By Truth

A speaker urged that false beliefs arise before acceptance and that once truth is rooted in the mind, other false religions fade. He concluded that religion should be freely discussed in the family circle to strengthen its place in public thought.

Knowledge One Would Be Glad to Get Rid Of

Dr. Sutherland preached on a sermon titled Knowledge One Would Be Glad to Get Rid Of arguing that not all knowledge is valuable. He cited Bolomon's life showing vanity and warned against ascetic views as misinterpretations of God’s generosity and bounty.

Colored Methodists Support Endowment Drive for Wilberforce University

The Wylie Avenue A M E Church observed Endowment Day to raise funds for Wilberforce University's general endowment in Greene County Ohio. The morning sermon by Rev Asbury preached on the Reward of Giving and the afternoon Sunday school program discussed endowment, while evening guest President T Mitchell of Wilberforce urged support, drawing liberal responses.

Wylie Avenue A. M. E Wilberforce University Greene County Rav Asbury T. Mitchell Wiberforce University

Truth faith and daily life unite Christians, revival urged

Reverend Moffatt, president of Washington and Jefferson College, preached at First Presbyterian Church urging steadfast faith and deeds as proof of Christian heart. He argued believers must know why they embrace Christianity and be able to give reasons for their faith, warning against hypocritical use of the name. He said true Christianity relies on reason, not superstition.

Jones & Laughlins Amalgamated Association Uaid Moffatt Washington and Jefferson College First Presbyterian Church L. Peter Ifi Christ

Ceremonies Mark Corner Stone Laying of New Lutheran Church

Corner stone laid for the Lawrenceville Tartheran Church at Forty-fourth Street and Irwin Place. Rev. John Wieidley of Bethany Church delivered the address. prayers and remarks by Revs. D Dougherty C B King and Onnker. Stone filled by Rev. C P Harrah. Church organized March last year with 182 members. building to cost about $5,000 with ground at $4,900. slated for January completion.

New Lutheran Church Lawrenceville Pilding

Lynching of Allen Parker in Monroe County

A young Black man Allen Parker was lynched by masked men near Monroeville after being arrested for burning a gin house and 15 bales of cotton. A deputy sheriff was escorting him when about 90 masked assailants halted the procession and hanged him from a tree. The incident follows a recent Monroe County murder case of four Black men in the Johnson family tragedy.

Breurseuam Ala Monroe County Monroeville Allen Parker Cherss Parker Johnson

Athletes Clothes Stolen During Geneva Football Game

Report states thieves entered the grounds building during a Washington Jefferson versus Geneva football game and stole apparel along with money. Separate dispatch notes Allegheny county deaths rose to 42 last week, up two, with higher mortality in the Third ward and no deaths in the First and Sixth wards.

Geneva Washington-Jefferson Allegheny

Ocean Steamship Arrivals Reported In Brief

Fragmentary note lists steamship arrivals with scattered names and ports. Text appears garbled, mentioning ships and dates but lacks complete details or clear events.

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