Labor unrest and wages stir workers in late 19th century town
Reports quote Thomas Slattery of the Sinters and Tin Routers Union praising steady work and rising bar movement amid nine hour days and wages about £2 75 a day. Bricks carrier Miles O Reilly defends wage sufficiency stating daily 2 50, hard labor, and ability to support his wife and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Slattery
The
Sinters and Tin Roolers' Union
Miles O'Reilly
Lod Carrier
Plasterers Celebrate Wage Gains and Labor Unity
A Philadelphia to Baltimore migration of plasterers highlights wage gains from 250 to 350 dollars daily as unions push for recognition. Members discuss arbitration, internal tensions, and political restraint to keep unions focused on common goals and improved relations with employers.
Labor Day Jubilee and Eight Hour Demand Across Carpenters
Reports from a parade feature statements by William Baxter and other carpenters on adopting an eight hour workday next spring. They discuss organized labor, wages, and job demand while noting a good year for construction and mixed views on agitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Baxter
Carpenters’ Taition No. 165
John Kohne
Charles Allwood
Carpenters
G. T. Howard
Carpenters and Joiners’ Union
Fifth Avenue
Michael Finn
Pittbure
Mr. Brennen
P. J. McGuire
George Westinghouse
Westinghouse
Glassworkers Contented With Plenty of Work and Wages
J C Bletz of Los Angeles 300 reports harmonious relations between glasswork employers and workers and notes all but one Raverns Ohio plant will reopen. He cites better conditions than previous years and writes that the wage conference yielded amicable results with no grievances from the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Bletz
L. A. 300
Stit
America
Vic
Raverns
Wage Committee
Mr. Biets
Altoons
Glassworkers and plumbers quote on labor, unions, and work hours
The Disparcs office reports union members praising saving spirit as they build more homes for themselves. Henry Neff notes few outside glassworkers exist in the US and claims federation includes Belgian workers. Michael Percell of the Plumbers and Gasfitters calls strikes common yet resolvable, remarks hours suit many, and urges diverse opinions to avoid worse outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Disparcs
Henry Neff
United States
Belgium
Michael Percell
Plumbers' and Gasfitters’ Association
Mr. Percell
Massive Labor Parade Demonstrates Unity in Allegheny
The American Federation of Labor drew a strong turnout in Allegheny County with 5 000 plus workers from multiple unions marching in a large parade. Knights of Labor participated independently, while about 1 000 Westinghouse ex-employees marched as a distinct bloc alongside Carpenters, Painters, Machinists and other trades forming a broad display of organized labor. The procession featured mounted police, band units, and extensive contingents from unions across industry and crafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of Labor
American Federation of Labor
Allegheny County
Knights of Labor
North Avenue
Allegheny
Westinghouse Company
Melanehlin
Altoona
Martin Quinn
Horeeback
George Jones
John F. Flatterr
Wiliam Robertson
W. Brennen
D. J. Martin
A. C. Robertson
Working Girls
Progressive Union
A. M. Hammett
J. Martin
RK. A
Giris
Lilian Haller
Marc
M.C. Matthews
George W. Kirk
Charf
Taf
Perry Young
Aldes
Whillam DL
Thomas
Joseph Mayer
Enos Schwartz
John Henkel
M. Blunden
Harry Korcher
Porterston
Wiliam Speciman
Josephs Tiary
William Wethe
Stephen Madden
William Martin
John C. Kilgalion
George Thursby
Marry Lange
Franz Schmidt
Iron City Band
National Association of Machinists No
W. A. Davis
K Lock
H. Helt
Brotherhood of Machinists
M. €. Coque
J. W. Davin
T. Edgar
L. H. Dirt
J. Aliant
Westinghouse Em
James BH. Rigger
Wil
Richard Jones
H. McFada M. Syaman
Louis Klein
A. Wallstein
A. A
Westinghouse
Ders
Brass Worker
Ty Enaterkools
Calters and
Joinart
GM Wen
John Snyder
Cap
West Waters
Thomas Hanoa
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
German Union Wen
William Gageer
H. Jd. Lutz
Abram
Drom Co Abrams
Loder
Brotherhod
Co Gransin
Braddock
William Abrams
Albert Ce
W. R. Ford
Brotherhood SS
Gants
Athens
Hubert Kenney
J. W. Ffoomeee
L. A
HB. H. Johnson
K. E. Jones
W. ©. Wiltick
Hoet
Brothertooth
Carpenters and Joiners
Z. Nolck Macaine
Union
Carpenter
B. Mesteeu
Ionian
J. Hartrum Corps
James Richards
Montooth
J. F
East End Hodcarriers’ Union
T. J. Brooks
R. Jd
Metrenigie Rand
National Hodcarriers’ Union No
Lapain Jordan Heath
Etna Cornet
David Lake
Sharpsburg
Union No. M
Cathedral
Piasterers
Union Ce
SicNal Protherh
Usathedral Band
Pie
Union Ee
Paliutera and Decorators
Dourneymen Sangmateni Ereianven O. i
Ece
Aes
Pittsburg
Ted
L. A. Be
Quiet Labor Day in Southside with few detentions
Labor Day passed quietly on the Southside with only 16 individuals locked up at the Twenty-eighth ward station house for drunkenness. A minor street scuffle on South Twenty-first Street was quickly halted by police, marking a calm holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-eighth Ward
Lee
South Twenty-first Street
Labor Day Parade Speakers Push Wage Reform in Allegheny
A large Labor Day procession in Allegheny featured A C Robertson W J Brennen and others urging legislation for weekly wages and the Australian ballot system. Speakers praised organized labor while calling for factory inspections and eight hour laws, with Miss Lillian Haller supporting working girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Robertson
West Park
Allegheny
W. J. Brennen
William Robertson
Beeswax" Taylor
John J. Martin
Jones
Hammett
Lillian Haller
The
Working Girls’ Progressive Union
Colonel Wyatt
Messrs. Thompson
McMurray
Hughes
Smythe
Martin
Typographical Union No. 7
Armstrong Monument
Annie Laurie
Cal Wyatt
Altoons
Mr. Robertson
George Westinghouse
Westinghouse
Robertson
Lilian Haller
Squirrel Season Opens Amid Gunfire Across the Region
Hunters flood Montour and Moon runs as No 10 breech loaders replace rifles on Labor Day. Farmers report plentiful game with rabbits and quail also abundant, while squirrels emigrate northward amid timber harvests and wary young ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montour
Moon Runs
Forest Grove
Wettengail’s Mill
Arbuckies
Ohio River
Flag mixup sparks clash on North avenue parade
During a North avenue parade a German flag led ahead of the American flag causing crowd unrest. A struggle ensued as flag bearers fought off attackers with police and bystanders joining in. Pitts finally pulled the flag down as G A R and Mechanics supporters shouted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Avenue
Pitts
Altoona Band Serenaded by Typographical Union No. 7
A Typographical Union No. 7 committee serenaded the Altoona Band after Labor Day parade. The Corkworkers’ Assembly No. 9863 Knights of Labor held a Valley Grove picnic at Hulton station with thousands in attendance. The Mozart Orchestra supplied music with Colonel Christy prompter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Typographical Union No. 7
Altoona
Daily Papers
Corkworkers’ Assembly
Knights of Labor
Valley Grove
Hulton Station
Mozart Orchestra
Christy
City Hall Quiet as Officials Take Holiday
City Hall was deserted by most officials and employees yesterday. Controller Morrow spent the day in Jeanette addressing a labor meeting. Chief Brown stayed in his office until noon before leaving. Nearly all clerks in the building observed the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Morrow
Jeanette
Chief Brown
Ice and textile goods advertised in Pittsburg notices
Canada Ice at $6 per ton on track in Pittsburg. Address H. B. Hop son Mayville. Blankets and com/ertia lines of reliable makes. Topaz fall opening of dress goods and silks from Jos. Heinz & Co. Penn Avenue Stores. Tar C. Baeuerlein Brewing Co. Wienir export bottled beer. Telephone 1018.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada Ice
Pittsburg
H. B. Hopson
Mayville
UsSu Hucus & Hacke
Topaz
Jos. Heinz & Co
Penn Avenue
Tar C. Baeuerlein Brewing Co
Wienir
Telephone
Rawrf
Jos. Honne &Co
Jos. Hornwe & O Co
Headquarters Building V Secured by DIBP ATC Announcement
The report notes Building V at the headquarters secured by the DIBP ATC. It references an age-related issue and an official announcement. The terse item highlights a security action and an administrative update.
Scottish Games Draw 3000 At Allegheny Labor Day Park
Over 3,000 spectators packed Recreation Park for the Labor Day Scottish games in Allegheny. Prizes spanned throwing events, vaulting, races, and a Highland Fling contest with McCune and McOnne leading the action as Archies Scott and Kerr posted strong marks in hammer and caber events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recreation Park
Allegheny
Scotland
Annie Rooney
Allegheny County
Rathel Kerr
George McAdams
T.S. Duncan
J. Robinson
Mr. Quigley
5. M. Robinson
B. Speer
Malone Stone Company
Clark & Alcock
Wesley R. Tinker
George Miller
James Malarkey
John McDonald
Joseph Priddy
David Sheehan
John Pringle
William Pringle
George Smith
Fred Goodwyn
Joe Priddy
P. Freeman
J. P. Andrews
Kathe Kerr
W. E. Steiren
Federal House
James Robertson
John Robertson
Fred Clark
D. Quigley
William Lee
M. J. Flanegan
B. Sp
M. J. Finnegan
F. Cress
August Loch
Ve Seig
William Aitkenead
Star Sand Company
C. Hays
H. 8
Local track meet ends with lively hop and jump results
The event featured top marks by J Moore 41 ft 14 in and Archie Scott 39 ft 2 in in the hop and jump. George Smith won the 220 yards, E C McClelland led the 1 mile race, Priddy and Sheehan competed, and Edith Scott won a Highland Fling prize. Latrobe and Celtics won tug of war, Scott won wrestling, and a postevent fight ended remaining contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Scott
Kothel Kerr
McClain
Scott
Kerr
F. Moore
Moore
McClelland
Pittsburg
Lediard
Coo
J. Moore
William Hogue
M. J. Flanegan
George Smith
Herman Smith
Malar
Joe Priddy
David Sheehan
E. C. McClelland
Nikirk
Lossing
D. McClain
E. W. Lossing
Li Edith Scott
Woodstock
Helen Reinecke
William Hamilton
James Thompson
Edith Scott
Latrobe
Celtics
Southside
Latrobes
Fght Scott
William Gilroy
Bob Miller
Light For Rivermen and Chamber Actions On Post Office Funds
The Chamber of Commerce approved sending a supplementary appropriation resolution for 110000 to the House Appropriations Committee to complete the new post office. Directors held their first meeting since June and discussed river light service and protests against private use of North Pier in Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Congress
Post Office
House Committee
United States Light
Ohio
Mississippi
New York Chamber of Commerce
Mississippi River
Pittsburg
Baltimore Corn and Flour Exchange
North Pier
Buffalo
N. Y
Baltimore Exchange
United States
Committee On Legisla- 2
Westinghouse Lockout Statement Defies Strike Claims
M Ralph Bagaley of Westinghouse Machine Company says the plant runs at full capacity except for the machine shop and that enough applicants exist to fill vacancies. He rejects strike demands, favors restoring old terms, and notes competition and wage-hour policy. Separately eighty Hungarian workers buy tickets at Union Station to return to Europe due to high living costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Ralph Bagaley
Westinghouse Machine Company
Coke
Union Station
Europe
Detective McTighe Nets Two Pawnshop Suspects in Four Cities
Detective McTighe nicknamed Little Pink traps two New York men, Travis and Temple, after a bold pawnshop sting on Smithfield street. Officers recover over 100 pawn tickets from New York, Detroit, and Pittsburgh shops, including a $415 lens and a $35 Waltham watch, with suspects jailed and to be sent to New York for further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pittsburg
Byrnes
McTighe
Smithfield Street
Diamond Alley
MceTighe
Central Station
William ‘Travis
John Temple
Detroit
Brooklyn
John Simpson
Park Row
Graveyard” Insurance Company
Muriel Street
O'Mara
Tospector Byrnes
Narrowed to Two Men for B&O Superintendent Post
Esther Elliott Holbrook or W. T. Manning are the two men favored to succeed Pattor as superintendent of the Pittsburg Division of the Baltimore and Ohio road. Manning is seen as a likely promotion candidate who may resign if not chosen. Holbrook, formerly Lake Erie road superintendent, may lead Staten Island terminal construction or return to Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott Holbrook
Lake Erie Road
New York
Thomas M. King
Pittsburg
Baltimore and Ohio Road
W. T. Manning
Holbrook
Patton
Manning
Staten Island
Tariff Catechism revised for Congressional campaigns
Hon Edward C OBrien treasurer of the Republican Congressional Committee asked J H Stevenson to revise his Tariff Catechism first published in 1888 for use in congressional fights across the country. The revision follows General Clarkson's suggestion to shift from a presidential to a congressional campaign context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward C. O’brien
Republican Congressional Committee
J. H. Stevenson
Stevenson
Republican National Committee
General Clarkson
O’brien
Exposition Fine Photographs and New Fall Hosiery at Local Stores
Hendricks and Cos photographers announce price reductions on fine photographs during the Exposition at No 68 Federal street Allegheny. Trial offered with good cabinets at $1 per dozen. Jos Horne and Co store on Penn Avenue advertises all new fall hosiery and the most complete stock seen in the cities with prices on a new low basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendricks & Cos
Federal St
Allegheny
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Jos
PRESERVING THE FORT O’D Bock House Exhibit at the Point
The old block house at the Point, a relic of Pittsburgh's early settlement, is leased by Charles M Moyle and William Moyle of Allegheny. They have fenced it and will exhibit it during the Exposition season, pursuing a private preservation effort after the city failed to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Messrs
Charles M
William B. Moyle
Allegheny
Grand fall opening sale of velvet fabrics and travel fares
Local ads announce velvet and silk openings at Jos Hors Co on Peon Avenue with low prices. Also listed are round trip train tickets to Helena, Montana for 62 dollars from Gleason's Ticket Office, and beer offerings from Baeuerlein's Wienir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
Gleason
Fifth Avenue
Not Visibly Insane Sister Rejects Fire Claim
A Cassidy family sister denies reports she tried to burn her infant or behaved violently. She has shown signs of an unbalanced mind and was committed Sunday to Dixmont for care and treatment to restore or alleviate her condition.
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P. H. Wilkinson
Journeymen Plasterere’ Union No. 31
Philadelphia
John Roe
All Trades
William Atkinson
Inber
Idee
Building Trades’ Council
Sould
Dalzell
Knights OF Law and
PLANE
Marshs
John K. O'Shea
Fight
Gran Good Intent Lodge
Keystone Lodge
Ad Zchers Oo
A. Kepler
Hagan Band
Bennett
Mare'al
A. M. Swartz
J. ©. Beck
Joseph Mitchel
John Westwater
Thomas Hastings
RK. Kennedy
John Key Hubert Toppin
Emsanel Bess
Harrisa Watrek
Peter Grek
Geotee McArulty
Va Woodward
Sonn Means
Oman
Sal Stroud
M. Madden
W. G. In
A. da J. Dack
Allegheny Park
Brennen
Mr. Webb
Webb
Alleghen County
A. ©. Robertson
Sabacties
Lrgee
Nder
Bureau of Statistics
Harrisburg
Department of Labor
Clien
Dunbar
Auldscoti
Viven Tyomas McOnne
George Urquhart
McCune
Campbell & Dick
Ed Nikirk
Man Smith
Malarkey
Bagaley
Hungary
M'Tighe
Esther Elliott Holbrook
Mr. Manning
Pattor
O'd Bock
Huovus & Hacee
Baeuerlein’s
Penn Avenue Stores
Market Street
Atlantic
City
N. J
RE. Hamilton
Edford Mineral Springs
Bedford, Penna
Allegheny Mountaina
Jyt L. B. Doty
Otel Imperial
Atlantic City
Pissburg Pawwnage Selanes
Kendrick
Sea Isle
Crculars
Cc. K. Landis
Loenst St
Ss LG
Spiecborg
Cc A
Balpa
First Avenue
Grant Street
Quay
Washington
House
Senate
Delamater
New York City
Our House
Lowell
Bigelow
Hartford
Smith's Act
Roxbury
Edward
Gruetzinger
Urssa
Bian
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