Strike Drama at Lower Union Mills Leaves Mixed Signals
Reports from a Pittsburgh labor scene show 16 furnaces blazing at the Twenty-ninth street plant while Amalgamated workers claim no work is being done. General Manager Dillon predicts a full restart by week’s end as discussions continue among strikers and Shoenberger employees.
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Amalgamated
Black Diamond
Michael Brick
James Bray
Michael Murphy
Thirty-fourth Street
Union
Lawrenceville
Southwest oil shows gain in drilling and mixed production
August oil report edges bullish with more drilling wells, notably in the Southwest. Production dips from July 73 to 71 barrels per productive well. total new production falls to 7,690 barrels. Southwest shows stronger wells, Sistersville influence, and more rigs nearing September.
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Aurust
Allegheny
Bradford
Middle
Venango
Clarion
Southwest
Sistersville Feld
McDonald
McDonald Pool
Forest Oil Company
Gregg Farm
McCarthy
Patterson & Sobn
Undercliffe
Sistersville
Petroleum market activity and trading details
New York reports active petroleum trading as September contracts shift to October with a steady to firm tone. September option sales reach 000 barrels with bids around 64 and 64. Sand Lima oil shows limited activity and totals 295 000 barrels at 8Jes. In Ont City the market opens 65c with 60 high and 50 low, 105 barrels sold, 212 000 barrels cleared, shipments 97 000 barrels.
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Bogerghest
New York
London
Antwerp
Pennsylvania
Lima Oil
Ont City
Coal Operators Fail to Agree on Price Reduction Plan
About 20 coal operators met in the Iron Exchance building to press for a half cent per bushel cut in mining coal and end rail and boat discrimination. Five firms refused to sign an ironclad agreement as talks aimed for September 10 were delayed to allow fall trade planning and a potential long strike.
Clinton Mills dispute over old employees wages and mill news
The article describes tensions between Clinton Mills and former workers who seek their old jobs, while the firm refuses to rehire. It notes wage cuts at the National Rolling Mill in McKeesport and plans for a new tin plate mill at Braddock funded by local capitalists. Duquesne Steel Works resumes rail production as mills operate again.
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National Rolling Mill
McKeesport
Amalgamated Association
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Braddock
Mill strike at Shoenberger mills appears settled
Shoenberger & Co operated the steel department with unions delaying core work. 700 workers were idle at strike time but days into talks, converting and blooming departments ran with returning workers while iron departments remained idle. Officials met with Weihe and Sheehan as union tension lingered.
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Shoenberger
Juanita
Bessemer
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Ile
Stes
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Iron Department
Weihe
Sheehan
Messtra Weibe
Liberty
Elba Iron Works Set to Resume Monday Amid Toll at Oil Well Mills
General Manager T B Everson said the Elba Iron Works will likely resume Monday as talks continue over pricing and a proposed third shift at Oil Well Supply mills affecting 2,100 workers. Key issues include puddling needs, potential steel billets use, and whether a three 8 hour shifts plan can proceed. A Sunday meeting with workers is planned as negotiations drag.
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T. B. Everson
Elba Iron Works
Plays to Come At Williams Academy And Local Theaters
The article previews upcoming performances in Harrisburg and nearby cities. Williams Academy hosts attractions including the Goat Paradox and Mahomet while the World’s Museum reports strong weekly business. The Frohman syndicate opens The Crazy Bad at Alvin with strong company credentials and Telephonia debuts at Grand Opera House with lavish scenery. The Limited Mail and other railroad dramas receive mention with matinee signals and Byonwart week schedule.
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Johstown
Altoona
Mr. Davis
Eden Musee
Nelsonis
Duquesnn Theater
Thoras W. Keene
Richard Lil
Frohman
Alvin
Grand Opera House
Lou Leubrie
Sex
Italy
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Coney
Elmer Vance
Vance
Jean
Sionday
Torrence Kitchen School Leaders Named and Named Kitchens
Miss Kate E Negley was elected Superintendent of the South side school kitchen by the Industrial Committee of the Central Board. The Grant kitchen was named the Phipps and the Southside kitchen the Torrence in honor of benefactors. Miss Ballou remains at Phipps while Negley presides at Torrence in Knox sub district Thirtieth ward, with high hopes for success.
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East End
Southside
Central Board
Grant
Phipps
Henry Phipps
Torrence
D. R Torrence
Central Board of Education
Industrial Committee
Opening of the Pittsburg and Allegheny Schools
Pittsburg schools start the fall term after Labor Day with only preliminary work before a holiday. Allegheny schools begin on Tuesday, skipping Monday sessions. Superintendent Morrow expects a successful term as teachers return from vacations.
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