Wage Contract Violation Sparks Coke Works Strike
Report from Coxenllsville notes H. C. Frick Coke Co plans 100000 damages suit against Standard Coke Works employer over a strike. Frick claims violation of February wage agreement by non-union workers and considers legal action against labor leaders or signers if the agreement is invalid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coxnellsville
H. C. Frick Coke Company
Standard Coke Works
Thomas Lynen
Frick Company
Standard Works
IJ Ists
Acini
Rea
Robert Watchorn
Keriout
CM. Parker
M. P. Kane
John DeHaven
James Keegan
Knights of Labor
Tully
H.C Frick Coke Company
Conarlisville
Lynch
Robert Ramsey
Lik
K.of 1
K. of L
Wise
Scottdale
Ren
Pittaburg
Sellom Straw
Ate
Osaynik Ie
Copley
Hich
Comming Ho Lheke
Morewoot List
Met
Runaway Train Wreck Turmoil Near Matville
A freight train on the New York Ontario and Western roared through Matville Pennsylvania and derailed near the Grier Hotel. The engine struck a cow and the cars piled up breaking the train in two. William Lyons, asleep on a sofa in a lower room, was killed instantly as the house toppled and walls tore apart. Delays followed as wreckage blocked the line until early morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matville
New York, Ontario and Western
Here St
Grier Hotel
William Lyons
Two Unfortunates Killed Watching Wrong Trains
September 4 reports from McKeeport and Riverton describe two deaths on local rail lines. Thomas McDonough, 65, was mangled by a construction train after warning a boy at Mickey crossing. his body was torn in two. Mrs. James Dixon of Long Run suffered a leg loss and a fractured skull on a Baltimore and Ohio collision and is not expected to recover.
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Feneral
McDonough
Riverton
Confectioners Aim to End Mineral Color in Candies
The Confectioners Association met to curb adulteration in sweets and to ban mineral coloring, favoring vegetable substitutes. They backed ending cheaper adulterated confectionery and elected officers James Homewood New York as president Colonel Croft Philadelphia as vice president J T Darby Baltimore as second vice president S W Meesick secretary and Jacob Reymer Pittsburg as other officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisnure
Confectioners’ Association
Pennsylvania
New York
New Jersey
Delaware
James Homewood
Workmen Driven From Coal Mines by Armed Strikers
At Armbray on the Cresson and Clearfield Railroad area striking miners flooded in with loaded cans and forced workers from the mines. About half the usual crew remained at work as many strikers entered the mines and ordered the others to quit. The agitated workforce fled, pursued by the rioters. several men were drunk and later arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Armbry
Cresson
Clearfield
Puiita
Striker Parts Removed as Freight Trains Run Out
Two freight trains ran from Greenville on the Pittsburg Shenango and Lakelure Railroad with company staff aiding to collect striker pieces. The line offers a $100 reward for arrest and conviction of those who cut an air brake hose on a passenger train that stopped there last night.
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Greenville
Pittsburg, Shenango and
Lakelure
Dangerous Strike Sparks Riot at Streetcar Car
September 4 reports a five day strike by streetcar workers near riot conditions. A non union operated car was halted by a mob for about an hour and sustained heavy damage during the disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Disrator
WueeLinxa
Gas Explosion Injures Three at Kingston Coal Yard
A gas blast at No. 4 colliery of the Kingston Coal Company in Edwardsville Pa. this afternoon seriously injures Sonn. Armstrong and William D. Lewis while John E. Jones dies from the explosion.
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Tel
Wilkesbarbre
Kingston Coal Company
Edwardsville
Sonn. Armstrong
William D. Lewis
John E. Jones
Lawyers sue for arm loss damages in Youngstown suit
William E Ronente of Youngstown sues the Pennsylvania Company for 50000 damages claiming loss of an arm. Charles Sohenfield also filed a suit on the same charge. Free samples of Dr Miles restorative Nervine advertised at Jos Fleming & Son Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Ronenté
Youngstown
Pennsylvania Company
Charles Sohenfield
Dr. Miles
Jos
Fleming & Son's
Market St
Prominent Pittsburgh Area Death Notices and Obituaries
A batch of Pittsburgh area obituaries lists names such as John Emery at age 18, Maggie Forbes infant, T B Gray, Hartigan child, Ochsenhirt George J., Martha Paisley, John Savage, Theo Dore Schmitt, Lizzie B Sende, and Thomas Dickson Spencer. Notices specify late residences in Allegheny and McKeesport with funeral details, addresses, and requested family attendance.
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Emery
Jonn Emery
Mary Street
Forbes
Jonyx
Maggie Forbes
Farparat
Butler Street
Gray
T. B
William and
Martha Gray
Cedar Street
Sixteenth Ward
Hartigan
Atléor
Lizzie J
John T. Hartigan
Center Avenue
Ochsenhirt
Grorce J. Ochsenhirt
Katharina
Jacob Ochsenhirt
Spring Garden Avenue
Allegheny
Paisley
M. MariTha C
John Paisley
Beaver Avenue
Savage
Mercy Hospital
John Savage
Stewart Street
Faipay
St. Andrew's R. C
Schmitt
Theodore Schmitt
McKee's Rocks
Bo’clock
St. Francis Die Sehle Church
Sende
Lizzie B
Christ G. Sende
Feneral
East Street
Allegheny Council No
D. of L
West Newton
Spencer
Thomas Dickson Spencer
Thomas
Isabella Spencer
Winebiddie Avenue
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K. of
L. Cokers
Eailwat
Hamsey
Lonc
R. D. Kerfoot
Trct
C. M. Parker
K. of 1
Thomas Linch
Standard Mise
A. CG. Frick Company
Lee
Standard
Krmby
New York Central
Powderly
Ramsey
Marker
Namtey
Parker
Errical Tylegkan
William Ted & Co
Leechburg N Moat
Leechburg
Front Street
Burgess Hicks
D. E. Roberta
Opera
Tarentum
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Freeport
William Clowes
Keystone Concert Club
Terese
Tri-State News
Frm
Joseph Highberger
Waltz's Mills
Joux E. Soumiot
Rochester
Wheeling
Jogerh Mattingly
Zanesville
Hood
G. W. Ross
Pottsville
C. L Hood & CO
Lowell
Mass
Bessemer
Joan Fonteny
Viehldorfer
Snowshoe
Andrew Seresky
Whitney
Carratl Wa. Storen
Venice
Miami & Erie Canal
C. F. Hammond
Hammond
Waterhouse
Bellefonte
John Wilson
Braddock
Tr Massillon Water Company
Dispatch
Moarridge
Dabnceus
Winston Annie Burnford
Louis Schmidt
Pittsburg
Susanna Mueller
Pittaborg
Belewen
Senssee
Katie Midwarth
Allegheny Feerees
McKeesport
Minnie B. Hutchinson
McHeesport Sree
Cece
Cecestetoaeses
Annie Verner
Michael Luboden
Amelia Vates
Pee
Ese
Alldoebedyear C. Mawis
Cencoecen
Eee
McHooedofl
Emma E. Gathors
Annie Mower
Liam Mayer
Julius d. Charfier
McDonald Emma Egpertt
Mododaig
Wm. F. Johnston
Hebéces
M. Koaltsburg
Fifth Avenue
Wassell
Anthony Meyer
Meyer, Arnold & Co
Lim
Penn Avenue
James M. Fullerton
Peexs Avenue
East Exp
A. M
J. B. Murdoch
John R&r
Murdoch
Sheafer & Lloyd
Wattles & Sheafer
Sel-Rwr
Latimer
T. M. Latimer
Federal St
South
Federal St. Allegheny
Himmelrich
Lupin
Boges& Buhl
Psue
Paulson Bros
Eveluates
Wood Street
Fleishman & Co
London
Market Street
Braddock Ave
Langdon & Batcheller
Thomson
Langdon
I Batcheller & & CO
Sixth Street
Hee Maes
Bae Dora
Mwess
wLkwr
Atlantic Express
Liverpool
Queenstown
Rome
Glasgow
Londonderry
Dekson Bruthe Ord
Gand
Smithfeld St
D. Sogrer
Smithfield
Eral St
Queenstow
Nace
North River
T. & Ll Am
Bothnia
Gallia
Umbria
Eae
Etruria
Servia
Intermediata
Europe
York
Macormick
Smithfield Street
Star Line
Pine
Queenstown A
Bam Sale
Adon
Aun
Majestic
Germanic
Kent
Fentontic
Wai Stardock
White Star
Aeneath
Great
STATE
Belfast
Dublin
Lncation
CAL
Broadway
McCormick
Pitabuce
Dancier
Sith
Penn
Penn Ave
M. Daird
Mammoth Shoe Stores
Wolesale
Hopper Bros.& Co
Cor
Fourth Ave
Sencha
W. L. Douglas
Oliceman
Congress
Dutton and Lace
Douglas
Brockton
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