Southern mill owner backs protection and trade honesty
James G. Caldwell of the Birmingham Rolling Mill Co and supervisor John D. Dwyer visit Pittsburgh to recruit 40 to 50 workers for southern mills. Caldwell touts the South’s industry, honesty in business, and tariff protection while arguing against Blaine’s reciprocity plan. He notes labor shortages and discusses a direct steelmaking process under study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Caldwell
Birmingham
Monongahela House
John D. Dwyer
Pittsburg
Caldwell
Imbor
Weihe
Martin
Blaine
Apa E
Mexico
Grave charge against Penn Gas Coal Company by miners leader
Miners President Ene Rae of the United Mine Workers accused the Penn Gas Coal Company at Irwin of aggressive tactics to force new workers to strike. He described intimidation and rum influence, claiming communications cuts and fear among workers. Rae called for public support to sustain families of strikers amid costly labor action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J'ean Gas Coal Company
Ene
Rae
United Mine Workers
Irwin
Penn Gas Coal Company
Philadelphia
Res
Compsny
Applyig
Fenn Gas Company
Adieu to Bachelor Friends Bids Farewell in Feast
Ralph W. Carroll manager of the American Tube and Iron Company announced plans to marry Miss Sarah Stevenson of Allegheny. He hosted a dinner at the Monongahela House for his bachelor friends including Blair Sr and Jr, McKean, Mathe son, Dallas, and numerous iron firms' executives. Speeches by Matheson Shedden Miller Kay and others marked the send off to matrimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph W. Carroll
American Tube and Iron Company
Sarah Stevenson
Allegheny
Monoogrehela House
Blair
Blair, Jr
James S. McKean
Matheeon
I. Dallas
E. Biller
Holmes
H. H. Arnold
W. F. Lloyd
Benedicta welcomes popular young manufacturer to army cohort
A brief note records the unnamed manufacturer joining Benedicta soon after midnight, marking his entry into the group with cautious public interest and noting his popularity among peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ast
Benedicta
Painters District Council Adopts Joint Work Resolution
The Painters' District Council votes to require all Brotherhood members to work with members of L A 1597 starting next week. The move aims to coordinate labor actions across unions within the trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oppo
K. of L
the Painters’ District Council
Brotherhood
L. A
New Stonecutters Union Formed in McKeesport
A new stonecutters union was created in McKeesport last night with a city delegation attending. All window glass factories will resume Monday except Wolf, Howard & Co. on the Southside. Machinists from National Tube Works now receive benefits from the National Union and plan no settlement of their dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesport
Wolf, Howard & Co
National Tube Works
National Union
Passenger Train Narrowly Dodges Derailment Near High Wall
A Pittsburg Virginia and Charleston Railroad passenger train ran into an open switch near Sixth Street on the Southside. The track runs 100 feet above Garson Street with a perilous edge. the slow speed prevented disaster. A passenger aboard claims the train left the rails while the railroad employer denies it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Virginia and Charleston
Sixth Street
Garson Street
Kleber and Bro Music Store Offers Opening Exposition Savings
Readers are urged to visit Kleber and Bro Music Store at 506 Wood Street Pittsburgh to receive an extra 10 percent reduction on pianos organs and other instruments during the exposition continuation. The store boasts eight to ten year warranties, easy payments, and claims long-standing reliability as sole agents for Steinway Conover Gabler Opera Emerson pianos and related organs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Kieber & Bro
Wood Street
Kieber's
Kileber
Kleber & Bro
Steinway
Conover, Gabler
Opera
Emerson
Bargain Grocery List and Market Prices
A long list of household staples with unit prices including sugar coffee canned goods and preserves. It notes delivery to two cities and freight charges for orders over ten dollars. Includes a buyer address at Market Street Pittsburg and a product claim for Frieideichshall Water endorsed by medical authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chalmer
C&d
Jas. J. Weenpor
Market Street
Second Avenue
Pittsburg
Friedeichshall
Europe
Nothnagel
British Medical Journal
Thompson
New York
California
M. R. Thompson
Market St
Third Ave
Round Trip Deals to Chicago and Cincinnati Steamers
Train and boat fares to Chicago and Cincinnati are listed with return windows and special rates. Pennsylvania Lines offer $10 round trips to Chicago from Pittsburgh with return through Sept 23 and additional Cincinnati options via Keystone State and Hudson boats from Wood Street. Also promotes St Patrick's Pills and a clothing sale event by Mrs. McGowan at Hotel Anderson September 17–20 for infants and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Cincinnati Packet Line
Campbell & Sons Hosiery Ad at 27 Fifth Ave
A clean promotional item from Campbell & Sons highlights hosiery gloves suspenders and related apparel. Noted as offering best goods and low prices from their Fifth Avenue shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ourfita
A. G. CampBett & Sons
Fifth Ave
Turkish bath praised as rheumatism remedy at Natatorium
Local gentlemen testify that the Turkish bath is the best remedy for rheumatism and that no bath in the United States matches the results at the Natatorium on Duquesne Way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Science of
United States
Duquesne Way
New Styles and Plaids at Lynch's on Street Corner
Opening Daily announces newest fashions in English Scotch and bonche plaids camel hair novelties stripes and mixtures at H. J. Lynch's 438 and 440 street MonFre y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Lynch
MonFrey
Hueus & Hacks
Tissu
Struck by a hidden foe at glass factory
Albert Williams and Philip Miller were attacked at work in George A Macbeth Co glass factory on South Eighth Street. A white ball and later a stone struck Williams injuring his forehead and possibly both eyes. A $500 reward has been offered for the assailant and police are on alert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Williams
Philip Miller
George A. Macbeth & Co
South Eighth Street
Williams
George A. Macbeth
Fort Wayne Station Scuffle Ends with Quick Reprisal
A bold suitor harassed a visiting woman near Fort Wayne station in Allegheny last night. She grabbed him by the neck, knocked him to the curb, and delivered two hard blows before walking away. Onlookers laughed as the man boarded a Beaver Falls train, muttering that Allegheny girls are too much for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Allegheny
Lala
Beaver Falls
Deputies Named to Represent County Democracy at Reading Convention
The County Democracy Association selects 36 delegates for the club convention in Reading to be held Tuesday and Wednesday. Delegates include W J Brennan Patrick Foley Thomas Mullen E B Kennedy D J Boyle R A Campbell G T Eafferty J M Guffy and many others. They will depart for the meeting tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Democracy Association
Reading
W.J. Brennan
Patrick Foley
Thomas Mullen
E. 8. Kennedy
D. J. Boyle
R. A. Campbell
G. T. Eafferty
J. M. Guffy
James Atwell
John Burns
P. B. Reilly
B. McKenons
Henry Meyer
John Sullivan
C. C. Wylie
P. M. Carr
Peter Duffy
Patrick Joyce
Timothy O’brien
John Downey
Malicious mischief case ends with discharged defendants
Mrs. Doris of Bird street Allegheny reported to Deputy Mayor McKelvey that McDonald and Stevens caused a foul odor with a bottle of sodoform from a dog bite incident at a boarding house near the World's Museum. The hearing showed the bottle upset and the odor filling the room. the defendants were discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKelvey
Doris
Bird Street
Allegheny
McDonald
Stevens
World’s Museum
Public Opinion Weighs Electrocution in Pennsylvania Debate
The Dispatch reports a large Exposition crowd and a statewide poll on substituting electrocution for hanging. Results show 170 in favor and 101 against, with numerous named residents voting and citing reasons from mercy to science. Future voting topics to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmiler
A Magical Grotto Exhibit At The Exposition
The He-No Tes Hong grotto will soon open for public inspection at the Exposition. Visitors will enter a cave like hall under a rock and view walls dusted with minerals and precious metal leafs, a rainbow light display, a corner fish pond with Japanese goldfish, a Buddha idol and stalactites. A tea cup at the top awaits after the tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iton
Electric Light Company
Buddha
Doubled in Two Years Leading Carpet House of Pittsburg
The Groetzinger firm on Penn avenue built in 1888 expanded to a six story double building and dominates the carpet and curtain trade. It controls major manufacturers, undercuts rivals, and ships tens of thousands in carpets to markets as far as Ohio. Traveling salesmen serve markets to Cleveland and Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Groetzinger
Penn Avenue
New York City
Groetzinger
Ittsburg
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Ohio
Mammoth carpet and curtain showroom invites visitors
A sprawling establishment offers carpets and floor coverings of all styles and prices from budget to luxurious weaves. Display rooms isolate costly textiles like Wilton, moquette, velvets, and gobelins. Guided tours emphasize size, lighting, and orderly arrangement, inviting strangers to inspect stock with courteous salesmen.
Portraits and Photographs by J. R. Pearson Exhibit
A Pittsburgh gallery displays portraits and photography by J. R. Pearson. The piece highlights Mr. Pearson studio in Pittsburgh at 96 Fifth Avenue and in Allegheny at 43 and 45 Federal Street. The collection features numerous smiling babies and vibrant crayon portraits with bright finish and even shading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Pearson
5. E. Pearson
Pearson
Schoeneck & Son Showcases Art Furniture at Exposition
At the northwest Exposition corner an apartment display by F. C. Schoeneck & Son of 711 Liberty Street mixes Louis XV style and modern pieces. The exhibit aims to educate visitors on tasteful arrangement and the harmony of furnishings with surroundings to elevate daily living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exposition Building
F. C. Schoeneck & Son
Art Furniture
Liberty Street
Louis
Schoeneck
Pittsburg
Wsu
Area of splendid pianos at Henricks Music Company exhibit
The Henricks Music Company showcases pianos and organs in a south gallery exhibit. The display features Chickering instruments favored by great artists, along with Wheelock Lindeman and Stuyvesant pianos. The blue and silver pavilion draws attention as a highlight of the showroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Gallery
Chickering
Wheelock
Lindeman
Maeder Promises Tailored Suits At Exposition Visit
Jd F Maeder at 135 Fifth Avenue invites visitors to view his line of merchant tailored goods. He offers prompt transformation of materials into dress, business, house, and traveling suits and emphasizes his focus on tailoring and up to date fashions for gentlemen and youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Maeder
Folding chairs showcased by Stevens Chair Company at Exposition
The Stevens Chair Company displays folding chairs that extend to recline for large users yet compress to a square yard for easy carry. Exhibits range from plain camp stools to a polished secretary, all noted for comfort, beauty of design, and meticulous finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens
Hopper Bros Exhibit Impresses with Elegant Furnishings
The Hopper Bros display at 307 Wood Street draws crowds to the north gallery where the furniture exhibit blends beauty with comfort. The firm showcases a large stock and careful selection, promising durable pieces and expert home fitting services for entire rooms or whole houses.
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Hopper Bros
Market Street Exhibit Showcases Fire Safeguards and Rails
Taylor and Dean at 203 and 205 Market Street urge visitors to inspect heavy iron work showpieces including fire escapes vault doors gases and stable fittings store fixtures elevator enclosures bank and counter railings and fencing. They warn illness may grow without proper fire and theft protection and promote Turkish baths at Natatorium Duquesne Way as preventive care. Fleishman offers plush jackets price ten dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street
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Alabama
Circles OF
LABOR
Ralph W. Carrell
Viskers
Pittsberg Exposition
Lowerate
Pennsylvania Lines
St. Patrick’s
Creek
County Democracy
Deve
Barclay
Pcburg Commbination Clothing Company
Cor
Grant and Diamond Sts
The
Court House
Ger Infants’ Department
A.G. Campreny & Sons
Huevas & Hacks
Uslso
A. G. Campaely & Sons
Eeiseer Johnston
DisPatch
Kemmler
L. C. Herbst
R. M. Been
W. D. Larimer
Samuel McKim
A. M. Eiler
Charles W. Fisher
Ww. H. Frederick William Irving Evans
A. M. Ferguson
George E. Oo
Bryan Ibertson
D. Layton
George Harris
Dr. Cochran
Albert du Dunlap
Sam. F. la
John G. Rahbaugh
John A. Kennedy
W. F. Jordan
Thomas P. Roberts
W. M.rts
J. R. Einzg
Geo. Simpson
H. L. Chadwick
E.V. Babcock
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C. Over
Grant E. Reed
George Sanea
Uncer
E. M. Barclay
G. Anteson
Addy Ripley
F. Pritchard
John A. Elliott
C. £. Oliver
C. H. Oliver
J. Jones
H. Durbin
F. C. McGenizie
William Gor. Dawson
W. Fooney
dFace Wson
W. Moody
J. ©. V. McAdams
W. J. W McClellan
William K. Richardson
T. B. Ccain
F. B. Pix
T.& Duncan
F. A. Wolk
L. Binler
W. W. Bradshaw
Carpet House
Schoeneck Way
the Henricks Music Company, Limited
F. Maeder
Fifth Aveour
Taylor & Dean
Fleishman
Hayes & Keenan
Water St
E. G. Hays & Co
Norte Kaufmanns
Nore! Kaufmanns
EwasLe & Snousten
E. G. Hays Bo
Our
Exhuland
Astigmatism
Aes
Caruss
Chessman & Mannion
Federal St
KEW
Kroeech
William H. Keech
Keech
Keech’s
Brussels
Smyrna
Penn Avene
Winth Street
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