- William Steinway, in his interview to New York Times, threatens to move his piano business out of New York.
- William Steinway’s diary: “Henry St. & Ernest Hall to Leominster, Mass to consumate purchase of factory & business of L.W. Porter Carload of stuff goes there.” This entry proves that William Steinway indeed takes steps to move his business out of “union-infested” New York. This is the first recorded instance of a major responsibility given to a member of the next generation of Steinway family.