Convention Called by Costello to Seek Wage Increase
After an advance in wages is demanded by 900 Pittsburg railroad district miners, a convention is called for the 2nd inat. at K of L Hall Pittsburg to decide on wage demands. National President Rae and District 5 leaders attend a Mansfield mass meeting. The aim is to secure raises while avoiding a strike.
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Pittsburg
Waces
Mansfield
J. B. Rae
United Mine Workers
Costello
Districta
Manahein
Theittsburg Railroad Instrict
Oreaviews
Cleet
Ons Costa
Dietrict 5
U. Mlw
Costefio
Rae
Mito SM
J. Morten Hall
Shaner
Lacgrlie
McDonald
Imperial
Ttis
Penna
Genera
Strike at Anderson DuPuy mill disruption efforts
A hammermen strike at Anderson DuPuy & Co’s Charters Island mill is downplayed by the firm. A native says overtime has long been customary during busy seasons and workers will be replaced if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson, DuPuy & Co
Charters Iis Etutsion
Lily Paper Weight Company Opens Uniontown Plant
The Lily Paper Weight Company has started a plant at Uniontown Pennsylvania to manufacture the celebrated Lily paper weights. The new facility includes one stall furnace and space to expand if demand grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily Paper Weight Company
Uniontown
W. F. Morrison
Q. Hater
Ty. Brant
New steel plant opens in West Iraluth Minnesota
A steel plant is established at West Iraluth Minn and will begin operations soon. The mill material was supplied by the Lewis Fountry and Machine Company of the city. Westertav word was received at Attaleamnted headquarters asking for Association seals to be signed for the new firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Iraluth
Minn
Lewis Fountry and Machine Company
Thts City
Westertav
Attaleamnted
Association Seales
Pew Firm
Drum Major Kerrigan Leaves Drum Corp Fight Among Newsboys
Drum Major Kerrigan vows to abandon the drum corps project amid a dispute between Druttood Grimes factions. A planned meeting failed after one faction barred the other from the hall, sparking a heated quarrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerrigan Snys
Drum Corp
Druittood Grimes
Salesmen's Assembly initiates new members amid minor violations
The Salesmen's Assembly of the K of L met last night and admitted 12 new members and five gentlemen. Several violations of orders were reported with members riding on a certain road, but no fines were imposed.
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Salesmen’s Assembly
K. of L
Coven Iynes
Local Plate Glass Men Seek Meeting in Town
W. DT. Keyes of New Albany visited town and dined with Ledward Ford and A. M. Howard at the Anderson. The gathering of plate glass men suggests a meeting may be held this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. DT. Keyes
New Albany
Anderson
Ledward Ford
A. M. Howard
Law too narrow, deputy urges factory act reform
Deputy Factory Inspectress Miss OReilly calls for widening the factory act to help women workers. She cites long hours in Philadelphia weaving and unequal pay, urging equal pay for equal work and broader protections across states. She warns the law’s narrow scope harms both women and the industrial workforce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. O'Reilly
State Department
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Flint furnace project faces early mishaps at Millvale
Wirratt Tatum Co began a new flint furnace at Millvale New Jersey while Try Saltsburg Glass Co tried to start this week and broke nearly all the pots in their line of ite vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirratt, Tatum & Co
Millvale
N. J
Try
Saltsburg Glass Company
Pittsburg Police Enforce New Beer Bottle Rule
Police Superintendent Weir vows strict enforcement of the new liquor law in Pittsburg. He cites widespread violations by small wholesale dealers selling quarts and half gallon bottles instead of the required 12 pint bottles. He warns prosecutions against violators to curb drunkenness and drive out low-cost beer shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weir
Pittsburg
Prominent Capitalists Here Inspect Pittsburgh Industry
A party led by Charles A. Otis and others from New York Cleveland and London arrived at the Duquesne Hotel from Cleveland. They represent Otis Steel Company assets valued at about 4.5 million owned largely by English interests through the Investment and Securities Company of London. They plan tours of local industries with J T Smith of London president of Investment Communie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Otis
New York
Thomas Jopling
L. N. Roby
Cleveland
J. T. Siwnith
London
England
Duquesne
Otis Steel Company
Investment and Securities Company of London
J. T. Smith
Lomion
Investment Communie
Smith
Final Harvest Excursion Promises Wide Rail Discounts
The last Pennsylvania harvest excursion is set for next Tuesday with reduced rates to Alabama Arkansas Colorado Georgia Florida Iowa the West and Southern States and the Indian Territory. Tickets include stop offs west of the Missouri with one of the year’s largest excursion outlooks. Colonel Moody notes weak prospects for California this year while Ticket Agent Carpenter cites confusing local traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Momly
Yrestenlag
Alabama
Arkansas
Colorado
Georgia
Florida
Iowa
Indian Territory
Missouri
Moody
California
Carpenter
Moorhead Mecleane Co. creditors to meet on extension
The Moorhead Mecleane & Co creditors plan an afternoon meeting in the office of Attorney George Shims I to decide on an extension of time. Attorney Shiras notes some dispute on value of works but expects a favorable report. Bailey Weld Roseburg express optimism on affairs. Ca & Co gave no comment on their condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moorhead, Mecleane & Co
George Shims I
Shiras
Jonws M. Bailey
Isaac 7
Frank Weld
Willian Roseburg
Ca & Co
Patient improves after cataract removal in Washington
Mr. W. C. Irwin of Washington Pennsylvania reports smooth recovery a week after cataract surgery by Dr. Sadler on 3rd Penn avenue. No pain from the operation, sight now clear, and he plans to return home this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Irwin
Washington, Pa
Conta
Jos. Horn & Co
Penn Avenue
Trial Ends as Jury Now To Decide Fitzsimmons Case
In the Fitzsimmons murder trial Judge Ewing will deliver the charge after a day of closing arguments. Defense attorney Marshall attacked Detective Murphy while asserting Mrs. Fitzsimmons acted to protect herself in an isolated home. Prosecutor Burleigh urged a first degree murder verdict, while John Robb defended the integrity of officers and pressed for justice based on the evidence.
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Ewing
Fitzsimmons
Lucy Fitzsimmons
Marshall
Murphy
Burleigh
W. A. Challinor
E. A. Montoord
Challinor
Frederick Carrolton Fitzsimmons
Gilkinson
Hiarm
Thomas M. Marshall
Christ
Pennsylvania
Onl
Iles
Hes
Mr. Marshall
John
Robb
J. F. Schmidt
Bradley
Thas
Richard Jennings Dead A Noted Pennsylvania Oil Producer
Richard Jennings, prominent oil producer and developer of large tracts in Butler County and the Bradford field, died at his Queenstown residence. Born in 1819 in England, he rose from mining engineer to leading figure in the oil industry with a fortune estimated at $300,000. He leaves a wife, four sons, and five daughters. funeral at Brady's Bend Cemetery conducted by the Masonic fraternity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Richard Jennings
Queenstown
England
Brady's Bend
Great Western Iron Works
Butler County
Daugherty
Petrolia
Bradford
Pittsburg
Samuel J. Tilden
Great Western Works
Peacepal Church
Masonic Order
Kittanning
Brady's Bend Cemetery
Masoni c
Bold Allegheny Burglaries Alarm Residents
James McAfee of Californian avenue Allegheny startled thieves who entered his home last Saturday night but fled before any theft. Oliver of Wyllie avenue Allegheny faced a similar night visit. burglars were frightened away and nothing was taken. Police are watchful as a gang of sneak thieves prowls the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connellman
James McAfee
Californian Avenue
Allegheny
Mr. McAfee
Fh. Oliver
Wyllie Avenue
Reunion of Civil War veterans elects officers at Legion Hall
Members of the Fifth West Virginia Cavalry Into Second Virginia Infantry and Company G of the First Virginia Tight Artillery met at the Veteran Legion Hall on Sixth street yesterday afternoon. Officers named include Frank Reeder president and a slate of vice presidents and secretaries representing each company. The next gathering will be in California Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth West Virginia Cavalry
Second Virginia Infantry
First Virginia Tight Artillery
Veteran Legion Hall
Sixth Street
California
Frank §. Reeder
Beaver
A. J. Pentecost
William H. Graham
Howard Morton
A. P. Russell
T. VV. Dwyer
G. A. Quimby
Jacob Colmer
Samuel Scott
J. Osborne
C. W. D. Smitley
Teacher Injured by Pupil Firearm at Finleyville
In Finleyville Washington county a teacher Miss Howell chastising a pupil when the boy drew a bean shooter and fired a lead bullet into her left eye. Doctors report difficulty removing the ball but slight hope to save her sight. The boy is under arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finleyville
Washington County
Howell
Pittsburg electric cars run for training. trials continue
The Pittsburg Allegheny and Manchester Company operated several electric cars over the line yesterday to break in the new cars and machinery and train employees. Legal notices mention various ceases and suits including damage claims tied to the Nunnery Hill Incline Plane. An elderly resident reports a $1,600 loss on Sunday. a Mt Oliver stabbing victim remains hospitalized in a dying condition.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny and Manchester Company
Josephine
George Remmschnider
Jennie
William Novinsky
A. Co. T
Maria Steinway
William Ak
Agnes Lewis
Annie
John E. Vaughan
Frank
Anna Mares
John Huckestein
Nunnery Hill Incline Plane Company
Befors
Stowe
Turovone OxtaLe
Emsworth
Ft. Wayne Road
Allegheny
Troy Hill
Cyrantes Waoxzn
Mt. Oliver
Nine Excursions Planned For Irish Night At Expo
Last night Irish Night at the Exposition drew large crowds with Cappa's band delivering lively melodies. Cornetist Rogers impressed the audience as 10,000 visitors are expected today, with nine excursions arriving from various roads. Tonight features Scotch night as Scotch Irish elements return with bagpipes and Heather scents in the air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cappa
Rogers
Pittsburg
Pianos Aeolians and Organs at Palace of Music
Palace of Music at 77 Fifth Avenue showcases Hardman pianos Krokmer A B Chase and Harringtons models praised for tuning stability and tone. Aeolian organs and reed instruments join a strong display highlighted by enthusiastic local notice of quality and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace of Music
Fifth Avenue
Mellor & Hoene
Hardman
Krokmer
A. B. Chase
Harringtons
Aeolian
Electric Light Construction Material
The Electrical Supply and Construction Company at 347 Liberty street supplies electric light construction material and related services. The firm claims to apply advanced scientific principles to adapt electricity for urban needs and to perform all work connected with electric lighting in every form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electrical Supply and Construction Company
Liberty Street
Something Worth Seeing at Hopper Bros & Co Display
Visitors admire the Hopper Bros stand in the north gallery and praise the recent additions as real improvements. The firm leads with ideas, offers prompt courteous service, and builds a large, loyal clientele. Visit 307 Wood Street to see four floors of stock and the Third Avenue frontage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Hopper Bros. & Co
North Gallery
Wood Street
Third Avenue
Keystone pickling and preserving works display at the fair
The exhibit features Keystone Pickling and Preserving Works with a six acre plant producing deli cious jars of pickles for global markets. Heinz products shown by Cavitt and Pollock alongside fine china bric a brac and Royal Hannover pieces. Rosenbaum and Co advertise a center floor display with art works and practical items. The fair also features a grand millinery opening with wraps jackets and furs and expects large crowds this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone
Cavitt & Pollock
Australia
Royal Hannover
Rosenbaum & Co
Noa
Sis Market Street
Lemonade draws crowds at exposition amid warm spell
The warm weather boosts demand for lemonade, especially Baker's, drawing long lines five to six deep at stands. People flock to the refreshing beverage. popcorn and candies like caramels and taffies also attract good demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Taylor and Dean Exhibit At Exposition
At the present Exposition visitors may inspect Taylor and Deans practical wire products and, for larger iron work, view the warehouse at 2013 Market Street showing fire escapes railings cellar doors crestings and staircases. The firm invites callers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aylor & Dean
Market Street
Taylor
Dean
Oil Well Supply Co. Exhibit Opens With Tools on Display
An exhibit at the annex features a range of tools and implements from Oil Well Supply Co. Visitors are invited to inspect the items and learn their uses in oil field work. The display aims to showcase equipment and industrial practicality.
Viewing by Dobbs Highlights Fine Art Gallery Work
A description notes Mr. Dobbs in an art gallery and praise for a piece titled "sopia" noted for its finish and softness. The department is described as surrounded by interested tutors, all viewing with satisfaction.
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Dobbs
Art Gallery
Yesterday s Unfortunates Fatal and Injured Accidents
A list of yesterday s accidental deaths and injuries includes Catak Nicholas Cozak 40 track walker struck and killed in Sharpsburg. Frank Smith 92 laborer injured by falling pig iron at Keystone Iron Mill likely internal injuries. Kalor arm broken from raft collapse at Fifty Street. Allinder son of Dr Allinder broke his arm on pavement. Colton laborer at Black Diamond Steel Works broke right leg after fall. Phillips Panhandle Railroad employee struck by timber with internal injuries. Hospital care noted for several victims and inquests planned.
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Catak
Nicholas Cozak
West Penn
Nenor Sharpsburg
Spencer Willison
Allegheny
Cozak
Pine Creek
Frank Smith
Keystone Iron
Soho
Mercy Hospital
Frankstown
Eaton
Thomas Kalor
Fiftieth Street
Allinder
Thomas Allinder
Forty-sixth
Butler
CoLtrox
James Colton
Black Diamond Steel Works
George Phillips
Southside
Panhandle
Mansfield
West Penn Hospital
State Asylum Abuses Probe At Harrisburg Hospital
Hakatsavic Sept 23 Special The Board of Public Charities meets in this city tomorrow to investigate charges raised by the Committee on Lunacy against the Harrisburg State Lunatic Hospital. Trustees call charges unfounded while the committee asserts all claims are true. Attorney General Hensel will attend the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hakatsavic
Board of Public Charities
Harrisburg State Lunatic Hospital
Hensel
Trial Outcomes In Kennedy Court For Assault Incidents
Judge Kennedy’s branch heard two cases. John Kelly was acquitted in an assault on Patrick Cunningham and Mary Cunningham on Boston street August 15. Charles X Richards was convicted. William McLaughlin faced aggravated assault and battery on M T Murray July 3 on Washington street and was acquitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Criminal Court
John Kelly
Charles X. Richards
Patrick
Mary Cunningham
Boston Street
Fourteenth Ward
Kell
Richards
William McLaughlin
Asa
M. T. Murray
Washington Street
McLaughlin
Jail keeper denies Mrs Clark testimony on arms incident
Keeper Price, not the alleged eee Price, refutes Mrs Clark statement about him attempting to put his arm about her. He also says her accusations of carrying messages are entirely wrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Eee Price
Regesent Price
Drag
Severe earthquake shock felt in Hratnsnvns California
A very severe and long continued shock of earthquake was felt in this city at 1:90 pr. w. today with damage not yet assessed and officials awaiting details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Hratnsnvns
Cat
Pr. W
Bargains in men suits and cashmeres at local shops
three bargain highlights include men s sack and cutaway suits for 6 dollars, cassimere and ceviot suits for 8 dollars, and fine dress suits for 10 dollars. also boys vest suits, cashmere sale at low yard prices, store openings delayed, and piano and musical instrument ads from Allegheny
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery Ga
Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Strange Divorce Mania Stuns Court Officials
A health bureau report notes a surge of divorce applications and a judge’s partial paralysis from the burden of the list. Experts blame social strain and rising mental strain from high pressures, while foundling reports remain around 100 annually in a city of over 20 000, with underreporting common in poverty areas.
Magnificent 715 octave piano for sale at Hoffman & Co
A finely appointed 715 octave piano with recent improvements and swinging desk is offered. It features fine action and tone, a handsomely carved case, and is fully warranted for 200 dollars including cover and stool. Call at J. M. Hoffman & Co on 557 Smithfield Street, agents for Sohmer Colby Schubert and Peloubet organs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hoffman & Co
Smithfield Street
Sohmer
Colby Pistes
Schubert
Peloubet
Dress Goods Department Offers Vast Array of Fabrics
An expansive Pittsburg department showcases Zonate Amazone Saturn Cheviots Broche Camel Hair Kashmyr Carre and many more in a single sale. The list includes tweeds, diagonals, Velvets and cordurettes with Camel's Hair and Cashmere blends in stock. Prices run from $1 to $4 a yard as the shop touts London Paris quality delivered locally in large quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zonate Amazone
London
Paris
Pittsburg
Royal Wilton
la Yarda
Brussels
New Fall Dress Goods Stock Delights Shoppers
The Black Dress Goods section presents a wide fall and winter collection with an extensive selection. The department highlights its superb dress fabrics and abundant stock inviting customers to browse the latest fabrics and styles.
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Lake Erie
Low Mill Enn
Baltimore and Bio
Baltimore and Ohio
Mithun
VeKoes
Yonghiezheny
Pitteborg
Virginian
Charleston
Allegheny Valley
Pittehuwre
Mate Glass
Miss O'Reilly
Industrial Notes
P. E. ER
Moorhead-McCleane
John Robb
Lower
Bobby Burns
Keystone Pickling and Preserving Works
China
Board of Charities
Jos. Horne & Co
Ki. & Gries
Sixth St
Federal St
Grand Army
Abraham Lincoln
Grand Opera House
C. Baenerlein Brewing Company
Bennetts, Pa
Ene
Alex
Federal
South Diamond Streets
New Alvin Theater
Usu
Jos, Horne & Co's
Thoma Dancing Academy
Fourth Avenue
Angostura
Ulsu
Real Estate Savings Bank, Lim
Cor
Capital
Jos. Horse & Co
Harry Armstrong
Bureau of Health
Boyle
Ple
Aken
Biber & Easton
For Children
Berlin
Soc
Market St. Solttras
U.and
Ulrich & Spencer
Druygoods House
Sam
Camel's Haire Rayure
Cote Naturale
Rayure Lemousine
Mouchette Soitings
Eclipse Brocie Suitings
Vigereux
Clonkilty
Jacquard
Grampian
Waverly
Clydesdale
Glengarry
Pitto Chory
St. Mirren’s
Edward
Groetzinger
Bartlett Wrougtsdisit Mangos
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