Protecting Wages and Tariffs at Carnegie Mills
The piece attacks tariff rhetoric as fraud and shows wages at Carnegie's Homestead steel mills cut after employees sought advances. It cites English and American wage differences, calls the tariff campaign an outrage, and links this to broader 1892 presidential speculation and party maneuvering in New York.
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Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Homestead Steel Mills
Pruper
Pittsburg Tribune
Amalgamated Association of Iron and ‘Steel Workers
Europe
America
Bessemer Steel
England
United States
The
Tribune
Courier
Cleveland
New York
Harrison
National Committee
Whitney
Hill
Philadelphia “Inquirer
Democratic Party
Bellefonte Watchman
New York Tribune
Carnegie Mills Wages Cut Spark Employee Resolutions
Wages at the Carnegie mills are cut by a sliding scale up to 25 percent. The move draws harsh tone from workers who had been urged by Mr Carnegie to oppose tariff revision. Workers pass strong resolutions and resist this wage reduction, debating whether the action is by employers or employees.
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Carnegie Mills
Pensions appropriation exhausted amid treasury disbursements
The treasury department has disbursed 11380000 on pensions this week, exhausting the current fiscal year’s 81750000 appropriation. Joan Jarre named consul to Birmingham in recognition of party protection services, and Jim Blaine also noted.
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Treasury Department
Joan Jarre
Birmingham
Party of Protection
Jim Blaine
A Nice Little Steal and Political Warnings
A long critique rails at the Pennsylvania legislature for a $10 700 expense account tied to the New York centennial, accusing lawmakers of stealing public funds and promising reform. It notes labor measures failing, mocks future political loyalties, and warns voters to eject deceitful lawmakers.
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Pennsylvania
New York
Honest
Harrisburg
Prohibitory Amendment Favored to Lose by 36000 Vote
The Inquirer cites editor opinions from county party papers predicting the prohibition measure will be defeated by about 36,000. The report also notes social events, political commentary, labor debates, and the shift to cash-only circulation by the Olean Democrat with plans to discontinue non prepaid copies after July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Olean Democrat
Democrat
Commonwealth
Net price list for Masury's pure colors ground in oil
A partial price list item shows Masury's pure colors ground in oil with Brown's Raw and Burnt pigments and a few hues such as Amber and Sienna. The readable fragment indicates catalog pricing but lacks complete entries or context.
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Masury
Ordinance Granting Forest Gas Right of Way in Youngsville
The borough council ordains Forest Gas Company may lay wrought iron gas mains and connections in streets and highways of Youngsville to supply natural gas. Pipes must be deep enough, installed per direction of the street committee, and the borough’s streets restored after any work. Passed May 11 1888.
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Forest Gas Company
Borough of
Youngsville
Burress and Town Council
J. G. MeKer Burgess
Tailoring Firm Opens Season With Largest Cloth Stock
The season of 1889 starts with a record stock of cloths and notable facility upgrades. The past season is praised as highly successful, and the firm highlights its expanded offerings for stylish garments.
Straw Derby and Silk Hats Agent for the Celebrated
An agent representing fame markets straw Derby and silk hats, highlighting a noted line of headwear. Local retailers promote the celebrated styles as seasonal favorites, with emphasis on quality materials and classic design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derby
Elegant Boys' Suits and Star Shirt Waist at Bottom Prices
A local retailer advertises an elegant line of Boys' Suitings in various descriptions offered at bottom prices along with a large assortment of the Star Shirt Waist.
Hunter and Jarvis Housekeeping Bargains Offer Linen Goods
Hunter and Jarvis unveils daily openings for home use with special bargains in Table Linens at 49c, Linen Towels at 12 14 and 25c, India Linens and Curtains at 25c with wide fabrics, 54 inch Raw Silk at 50c, Lace Curtains at 69c per pair, colors at 75c, and Rubber Mats reduced from 8 to 1 75. Bed spreads quilts covers and table spreads complete the lineup.
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India
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Williamsport Labor Record
Clarkson
Post Office
Washington
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Montana
Ropert W. CriswErt
New York Sun
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Bradford
Derneck
Tue Knights of Honor
Indianapolis
Wanaroaker
Hun
McKinley
Ohio
Youngstown
New York State
Braver
Senator Quay
Republican Party
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Henry E. Perring
Buffalo
Emma C. Folsom
Grover, Cleveland
Jackson, Mich
United States Supreme Court
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Macon
Plummer
Connecticut
Russell
Union Pacific Railway
Mary Tobin
Franklin, Pa
Dr. Bryan
Royal Templars
Ellicotville
Congress
Supreme Court
Ellicottville
Randolph Courant
Warren
Court of Claims
Warren Mail
Beaver
Delameter
Germany
Berlin
Jesus Christ
Park Avenue
Geo, S. Davis
Hes
W. A. Kinnear
Ph. G
Second and
Liberty Streets
Brown
Vandeke
Dro
Amber
Johnson & Siegfried
Warren, Penn
C.&e.bartsch
Water Street
Diamond Brock
Prew
P. J. Bayer
Grocer
Liberty Street
And
Fsney Groceries
J. F. Reterer
Carver House
T. B. Clawson
Episcopal Church
Hersee & CO
Mammoth Retail Manufacturers
Ellicott St
N. Y
Cuest Chamber
WM. D. Whitney Clerk
the Guarantee Nursery CO
Geneva 4
Stetson
Geo. Ball
Kopf & Henry
Hunter & Jarvis
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