Labor unrest and wage talks ripple through mills and mines
Read like a bustling 19th century industrial bulletin, the piece notes workers in carpentry, bricklaying, and coal regions facing shifts and layoffs. It reports on wage disputes, factory shutdowns, new plants near completion, and unions pressing for higher pay while markets show mixed signals with prices for coal and steel products highlighted across Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and other hubs.
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Boston
Welly Netorta Linll
United States
Massachusetts
Philadelphia Record
West and Son
Minsia
Jews
Missouri
Labor gains in politics and education events in Wellensburg
The Knights of Labor influence grows in small towns with elected members in New York and labor bills advancing in Michigan. In Wellaburg students held commencement exercises with Miss Mamie Jannie G Wilson and Miss Bessie A Tarr recognized, while the cornet band provided music. The funeral of Richard W Hoehannan drew large crowds as relatives arrived from Chicago and Dakota Territory.
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Fernate
Carmegie'e
Patabarg
Brotherhood of Lovomotive
Bagi
Knights of Labor
Cue Town
New York
Michigan House of Representatives
St. Louis
Belleville
Til
Capitaliata
Pittsburg
Bessemer Steel
Langth
Wressmans
Wellaburg
Mamie Jannie G. Wilson
Bessie A. Tarr
Chi Ren
Wellsburg Cornet
Samuel Pauli
John Palmer
P. Blankinsop
Misees Lou Blankinsop
Mattie Brackes
Mary Boyd
Wellaburg Cornet
Rav. Watkinahaw
Presbyterian Church
Mamie Koeman
Wilson
Creum
Hessie
Board of Fuvention
T. Eyre
Bridgeport
Ohio
Board of Education
Rove J. Alexander
Richard W. Hoehanan
Te Town
Col. C. Ie Beall
T. H. Buchanan
David Mulholland
JS. Beall
George M. White
Benj. Harvey
Iiee
Walkinshaw
Presbyteria Church
David Buchanan
Chicago
Clark Buchanan
Dakota Territory
Riverside
Lara
Fater Loring
Hannah McMechen
Lydia
Kansas City
A.B. Melvire
K. Fitzpatrick
Water Street
Imogene Strobel
Female College
Wheeling
Anna Johnston
Josephine Patterson
Denver
Col
Means
M. Morgan
Benwood
Col. Fisher
Jud
George Thompson
Mra. Johnstone
Mise Lottie
Hurdle
Qod- Am
Mail Atrest
Renwood Nail Works
John T. McGraw
Internal Revenue
Orleans, College
Helmer
Hogbeny
MB. Church
J. K. Chase
Cameron
Oscar McMillen
Soudisrn Guberbene Oran
New Serial by W D Howells to Follow The Rise of Silas Lapham
Advance note from The Century previews W D Howells moving new serial There Maes Hine to follow The Rise of Silas Lapham with a tale of a country boy and a minister's guidance, illustrating American life. The May issue also features The Decorator and Furnisher as a prominent item. Death notices include Stanton, Merkle, Dean, Wilson, and Hennicke with funeral details and locations.
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Chicago
Maltier
New York
Walla
Newport News
A . Ce
Newport
Seveat
Westsutsland
Penm Gas
South Aeulog
Firstbirg Et al
Mocking Valley
Dintaburg Opal
Coetland Bio
Che Fallaways
Oriens
Carhas
Hill
Mowbny Creek
Masillon
Uolmyrs
Bllandtsburg
Uscubneville
Yuscarn
Fhum
Ile Coal Market
Aed Ranamha Rinats
Pep Souabed
Prves One Fc
Baabel
Pisaburg
Nezeske
Amd
Jere Cackena
Thanbar
Cekeion
Orciie
Bratala
Isabelle Coke
Craeville
Worabcity
Arike Hiras
Lykens
Gilertaon
Nichola
London
W. D. Howells
Saphem
Boetor
Mr. Howells
Fenders
Silas Laphae
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Sveth
Naile
Bamaeee
Plas
Grerrepureien
Mines and Miners
Ena
Maryland
Pyramar
Josie Poasillakurt
Tucker Raunty
W.va
Gacen
Badianee
Wao and
Gempee Creek Co
Geagea
Pittaburg
T Vie Ghee Factory
Evans & Uo
Pitt
Thare
Citansbare
Ofhon 1
Ateet
Glassboro
Hog & Co
Pista Ing
Virginia Rail
Linbburg
Bay- Uttage
Fay
Nail Works
EnBborg
Pasengel
Ellis, Lewig & Co
Inez
Wm H Longaker
Herman Troup
Ie E
Tandard
Beaver Palla
Harrison
Lons
Sterling Syrol Company, Limited
Crown Steel Works
Dammler
Pittsbut
McKeesport
Crown Steel
Labor Bureau
Frank A. Mower
Wvest Colaine Labor Bureau
Banee
Fie Firet
Ap Fae
Wisconsin
Joseph D. Weeks
Labonte
Tribone
Bald Oeale
Weeka
Pittaburg Labor Tribune
Phildelphia
Winerp Ieer
Charles Spencer & Co
Newtown
Philadelphia
Rockwater
N. Y
Moldevin Ae Ee
See
Chi
James
Wiberne & Cop
Pitthure
Sobeneaecen
Cedae Point
Sweel
Wellsburg
Dro
Citemary Notre
Patente
South Broadway
Satunday
Mound
W. Var
Thioxas
Puneral
Camyron
Hennicke
Henry Hennicke
Mer
Richardson Goodwis & C O
Logan & CO
Donaldson, Lewis & CO
Trent
Peter Welty & Co
Main Street
W. VA
Iportmant
Prs Bs
Eita
Angeles
Malvasia
Zinfandel
Sonsery Net
Sonsery
Peter Wilh
Dave
Saore
Ont
Ted
Monarch Tolacs
Catta
Bald Hylll & Linghonm
Dextlenen
Tte
Pannen
Basten
Reilroad
Mali
Ottage
Moundsville Cap Ground
Dareal
Smith
Mytty
Warensny Wy
Freud City Water Board
Opera House Orchestra
Wheeling Park
Chapline Street
Samii
Urchaverto
Wende
Ewing Broad
Brian Cesta Tabe
Dillon's
Elcqant
Joe Plicher
Wine
Gane
Polo
Elyrian Club
Bellaire
Casptine
Chilligo
Wm. Zink’s
Center Wheeling
W. B. Hanlon
Ohio Testitute Mining Engineers
Boyd
Market Square
Wheeling, W. Va
W.th
Seateh Cheviot
Jesus
David
Howard Bros
Wheeling, W, VA
Poe
Seagat
A Wan
P.O. Bax
J. D. Winder
Wiecniom
Smyrna
G. Mendel&Co
Main St
Tam
Salta
Nishing Goods
Caretal
Pirat
Ash
Vierheller
Sou
Mapu
Centre
Co'tfonten
Waneums
W. 1. Fonner, M
Arpanes
Oakland
St. Casin Bravos
Europe
St. Clair Springs
Michigan
Detroit
Michigan Central Railroad
Grand Trunk
ST. O'Air Springs
Mich
Pele
Raven
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