Nubbins for Knights and Labor News Notes
A survey of American steel plants shows Pennsylvania dominance with 42 crucible and nine Clap-Griffiths works, many in Pittsburg, plus Bessemer facilities. Reports cover Knights of Labor advocacy, wage debates, nine hour shifts proposed, and political platforms including the Industrial Party ticket. Stray items note labor influence in small towns and urging support for local labor presses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crucible Steel
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Pennsylvana
Bessemer Steel
West Wareham
Mass
Belleville, DL
What is Disgipline and the Knights of Labor Train Metaphor
The author uses a railway train analogy to argue that the Knights of Labor operate under a disciplined command structure. He likens the conductor to leaders who follow imposed orders, not personal whims, and notes external critics who fear derailment. The piece claims the train will reach its destination despite opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Labor Age
Order of the Knights of Labor
Enemies of Labor
Knights of Labor
Order
Horton, Crary & Co
Umber
T. V. Powdebly
Trifles Shape Character and Public Discourse in Early Talk
A dense editorial stream discusses personal capital such as integrity and perseverance, social trends from card fashion to marriage advice, and the impact of small things on large outcomes. It notes a church sermon denouncing political excess, praising honest critique by Rev Holmes while resisting partisan backlash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Souls Church
Cullier
Galvinis
James Watt
Clyde
West
Plutarch
Presbyterian Church
Uulmes
Holmes
Roscoe Conkling
Garland
Willie Curry
Leon Cole
Leon
Will
Terrible Death Near Fairview Ends in Suicide
Mrs Mary Ann McCray wife of farmer George McCray near Fairview left home wandering through woods for miles and fell into a deep ravine where she shot herself through the breast. The shocking tragedy drew wide notice due to the McCray family’s prominence and surrounding mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eng
Mary Ann McCray
George McCray
Fairview
AlcCray
Exploding Saw Wounds Two at Kent Co Woodworks
In Corry Pennsylvania an exploding circular saw at Kent and Co woodworks fatally injured BE L Bishop about 40, slicing the forehead and exposing brain matter. The accident also injured Lynn Perkins, an 18 year old lad, as a flying splinter struck his nose. Bishop died by the third morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Kent & Co
BE. L. Bishop
Bishop
Lynn Perkins
Stoneham
Stoniwam
Crosby
Clarendon
P. Dover
Boll
Chas
Slauimuriel Warren
Rideleperser
M Irving Ig R. Moat
OL. Fok
Lullow
Mabel Winuna
Ludlow
Lizzie Pierre
Tannery Company
Main Street
P.P. Hue
Warren
James Kelly
Rolfu
E.R. Pierce
W. Bostwick
Norris
Philip Iferteul
Pleasant
D. Cheney
White & Co
Jacob Meyers
Ronni Clarexpox
Hamilton
Garland
Goul & Weaver's
Charley Moetz
Buffalo
Irwin’s Circus
Minnie Bmenjs
Robert Thompson
Warren Monray
Wu Heli
John Jypes
Hh. D. Scott
Pittsburgh
Lida Scott
Ed Randolph
Will Painter
Bradford
Columbia League
White
Farnsworth
Otto Marlow
Miss Briggs
Fredonia
N. Y
A. N. Simpson
A. McCabe
Simpson
Russell
A. H. Simpon
A. H. Simpson
R. I. Shugert
Meat price disparities between Warren and Erie markets
Prices vary by city with Warren meat markets paying 12 to 18 cents per pound for all meats while Erie residents can buy boiling beef at 4 to 6 cents, duck roast at 7 to 8 cents, rib roasts at 9 to 11 cents, shoulder steak at 9 cents, round steak at 10 cents, and Porterhouse and sirloin at 12 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Erie
Neighboring towns chronicler notes deaths and town life
April dispatch from Rand Valley reports the death of De lus Anderson from a mill accident two months prior, burial in Chandler's Valley, and community sympathy. Items include new hires, relocations, a forest of local activities, temperance lectures, a May commencement, local weddings, a death, and a large snowfall of small town happenings with names like Miss Georgia White and Georgia’s funeral tribute, plus sports and band notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rand Valley
Delus Anderson
Babbits’ Mill
Chandler's Valley
Ed. Kipp
Sugar Grove
Joe Reed
Bert Clark
G. P. Mercie
John Wood
JJ. N. Watson
Luce
Julee Merritt
Georges Whaley
Sanford
Yourguvatte
Youresvillk
Yopapaville Academy and Union Schools
Methodist Church
H.C. Ill
Sharon
Youngsville
Bailey
Boughton
Sons of Temperance
Ladies Aid Society
Aurelius
Warren Rounds
Minnie Davis
T. W. Douglas
Grandin
Clara
Geo. Bates
Douglas Anviating
Lacey
Pitchfield
Uoover
Tidinute
Ham
Mame Jordan
Walt Anger
Jordan
Wm. Hathaway
Georgia White
Georgia
Christ
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Fecor
Ollara
T. N. Powderly
Findlay D
Boston
Maas
Luabor Record
Jay Goulds
Russell Sages
Standard Oil Trusts
Indianapolis
England
Warren Borough
Ralph Beaumont
Washington
Ralph
Knights
Industrial Party
Albert E. Redstone
California
John Colvin
Kansas
Washin
D. C
Secretary of the Treasury
Numier
Judas
Jesus
Earth
Napoleon
Willow Springs
Mandan
Dakota
Ohio
Tilnois
Maine
New Hampshire
Blysburg Advertiser
Ion Fle
Artold
Sevtel
She Ledger
Mer
Yin
North Clarendon
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