Growth of the 1890 Pittsburg Allegheny Directory
J P F Diffenbacher releases a revised Pittsburg Allegheny Sharpsburg and Etna Directory for 1890. The book, smaller with monpareil type and Russia leather binding, includes a combined listing of persons and firms, plus a new street map. Population estimates place Pittsburg at 260000 and Allegheny at 115000, with total regional growth noted from 1880 to 1890, alongside notes on canvassing errors and industry-driven migration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. PF. Diffenbscher
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Sharpsburg
Etna
Diffenbacher
Russia
Midland Railroad Sold For Trunk Line To Chicago
The New York Mahoning and Western, later the American Midland, was sold at Toledo to W A Lynch for 93110,000. The buyer acts for W C Dorsin of New York, tied to the Pittsburg Akron and Western. Goal is a grand trunk line from Pittsburgh to Chicago, about 60 miles shorter than rivals, with connections Akron Findlay and a west route via Fort Wayne into Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg and Western Railway
Chicago
American Midland
Pittsburg, Akron and Western
Findlay
United States
Toledo
B. F. Wade
New York, Mahoning and Western
W. A. Lynch
Canton
Grand Trunk
Pictsty
Uchicago
Akron
Ft. Wayne
Ohio
New York
Mahoning and Western
Midland
Desperate Rescue Attempt Ends With Arrest on Fifth Avenue
Charles Colgate tried to free friends from two policemen and a prisoner on Fifth avenue and Ross street last night. He struck Constable White, injuring Laura Marshall who was knocked unconscious. Colgate was captured on Boyd street and jailed for a morning hearing. Marshall, Ettie Wilson, and John Hunter remained in custody after the failed hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Colgate
Fifth Avenue
Central Station
Laura Marshall
Ettie Wilson
John Hunter
Alderman Bell
Mannie Reddick
White
Hunter
Offcers Bagley
Harris
Ross Street
Marshall
Bagley
Oigate
Colgate
Hoss Street
Diamond
Old Avenue
George Wagener
Boyd Street
Inquest Finds Typhoid Fatal for Prisoner Thomas Leary
Coroner McDowell held an inquest at the penitentiary into the death of Thomas Leary 22 who died of typhoid fever while serving a burglary sentence of one year and six months The jury of inmates included Charles J Jones W H Porter and John Hendricks The verdict was death from natural causes A separate note reports misconduct and suicides by Miss oa of Carson street Mrs E M Nurse of Jackson street Abernathy and John Geiger in Reserve township with related outcomes
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McDowell
Thomas Leary
Leary
McKean County
Charles J. Jones
W. H. Porter
John Hendricks
Prince C
Aberheny
Paris Green
John Geiger
Reserve Township
John Schreiber
Bae Ditmer
German Fraternity of Arms receives Pittsburgh charter
A charter was granted yesterday to the German Fraternity of Arms of Pittsburgh and Allegheny. The body consists of men discharged from the German army and acts as a benevolent organization. Officers include A Hank president John Collet vice president Henry Englehart recording secretary, Joseph Wessweiler treasurer, and directors Franz Zimmerman Gustave Schneller Ludwig Ruppert Christopher Medinger Hubert Leucher with A Rosenberger as guard. Organized in December 1887, internal disputes prompted the move to a state charter to safeguard its interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraternity of Arms
Pittsburg
Allegheny
A. Hank
John Collet
Henry Englehart
Secreteck
Joseph Wessweiler
William Troche
Franz Zimmerman
Gustave Schneller
Ludwig Ruppert
Christopher Medinger
Hubert le
Protest Against Webster Avenue Straightening Grows
Citizens from the Eighth Eleventh and Thirteenth wards held a meeting at the Eleventh ward school house to oppose Webster avenue straightening from Fulton to Robert streets. They plan to hire an attorney and form a committee to file a petition with the city councils protesting the project.
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Eleventh
Thirteenth Wards
Eleventh Ward
Webster Avenue
Fulton
Robert Streets
Emselves & Committee
Ex-Mayor Allen comments on Noble resignation rumors
Ex-Mayor George W. Allen of St. Louis says he knows Noble well and has heard rumors of a resignation but knows nothing definite. He suggests resignation could occur if offered an attorney position with a western railroad and a large attached, which he believes might prompt Noble to quit.
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Allen
St. Louis
Doran
Noble
George W. Allen
St the Duquesne
Death of Mrs General Hoya Widows of General Hays Dies
Mrs Anna A Hays widow of General Alexander Hays died at her Sewickley home late last evening. Her death, while not unexpected, will be deeply regretted by her many friends and by the numerous admirers of the gallant general whose career is well known in this section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna A. Hays
Alexander Hays
Sewickley
The Old Teachers Re-Erected In Hancock School Board
The Hancock school board met last January with treasurer W P Hickey and members Michael Daily M J Lee Chan J Lang and others. The new members joined the present corps of teachers as the panel was renewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock School
Last Jary
Ed Ocly
W. P. Hickey
Michael Daily
M. J. Lee
Chan
J. Lang
Bers
Tely
Lang
Assault charge after tavern dispute on Old Avenue
Mr J McGann testified before Alderman shop yesterday charging Patrick Neelan with assault and battery. McGann witnessed Neelan allegedly striking a small man on Old avenue and intervened. Neelan's friends attacked McGann but he prevailed in the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. McGann
Patrick Neelan
McGann
Neelan
Old Avenue
Fair Lay
Mr. MeGann
New York Shine In Trouble Again
Harry Anderson of New York Shine faces arrest after involvement in the Rudert murder case and subsequent alleged theft at the Preston Hotel, indicating ongoing legal trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Duquesne Traction Case Heads to Harrisburg Supreme Court
Attorneys Watson McKee and Wilson left for Harrisburg to argue the injunction suit of Pittsburg Traction against Duquesne Traction, as the case nears the Supreme Court. Duquesne expects victory. construction continues, possibly rerouting via Harton Street if injuncted. The route plan includes Craig Street, Ellsworth Avenue, and Wilkinsburg with a Wilkinsburg finish by fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. T. Watson
Charles H. McKee
George C. Wilson
Harrisburg
Pittsburg Traction Company
Duuquesne Traction Company
Supreme Court
Duquesne Company
Harrisburgh
Wilson
Pittsburg Company
Watson
Burg
Pittsburg
Duquesne Line
George Rice
Ellsworth Avenue
Craig Street
East Liberty
East End
Wilkinsburg
Lower Court
Kirkpatrick
Duquesne
Cray Street
Electric Apany
Atkinsburg
Harton Street
Forbes Street
Craig
C Street
Junction Railroad
Barton Street
Howe Street
Fifth Avenue
Aiken Avenue
Festival Street
Denniston Avenue
Vila Craig Street
Rice
Soho
Pennsylvania Railroad
Penn Avenue
Beltzhoover shooting affray involves dog owner and youth
In Beltzhoover last night a dog owned by Charles Dun can, a man with a revolver, and a 16 year old boy named Ostroski sparked a clash. Ostroski says Duncan fired at him several times and filed charges before Alderman Succop. A policeman was assigned to investigate George Kane's complaint that Officer Immer threatened to shoot him last month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beltzhoover
Charles Duncan
Fourth Avenue
William Ostroski
Duncan
Ostroski
Succop
Qstroski
Messrs
Baden, McGeary
McCauley
Allean Police Committee
George
Ane
Robert Immer
Kane
Immer
Examining Ballot Boxes in Slayton-Wyman Case
Attorneys Brennen Bennett and Master Shaffer began examining ballot boxes in the Slayton-Wyman contested election case. About half the boxes were checked. the work will continue tomorrow.
Professor Andrews Re‑ejected and Ward Board Action
The Sixteenth Ward School Board reorganized an evening session and elected Samuel Andrews to lead as principal. Other teachers will be selected on the third Friday of this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Sixteenth Ward
Samuel Andrews Prince
Sipe keeps bachelor hall in Brightwood home
W A Sipe lives at Brightwood with a colored man serving as chief cook and bottle washer. Mrs nee her song are spending the summer in Inver. Passengers on the eastern express include Andrews, Iseruet, Chambers, and Colonel Witte J Hulings bound for New o. Thomas H. Morgan, lieutenant of No 3 engine house, resigns after ten years with the fire department. Herman Holmes of Louisville and Nashville travels, registered at Seventh Avenue Hotel. Mrs Victor Nusbaum and son visit Leopold Einstein, 11 East Ohio street, Allegheny, then return to Cleveland. Judge Sherman and wife travel from Washington to Cleveland for a funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Sipe
Brightwood
L. E. BR
Mra
Thomas H. Morgan
Ins
Morgan
Fire Department
Herman Holmes
Louisville and Nashville Road
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Pittsburg
Victor Nusbaum
Ohio Street
Allegheny
Cleveland
Sherman
Ieveland
San Todas
Freight rate war looms as lake ships seek rail parity
Chicago lines demand the same differentials as lake carriers for freight from this territory. A 10 cent first class and 5 cent other class per 100 pounds advantage now held by lake traffic prompts talks with Eastern roads. Pittsburg to St Paul rail 15 25 cents versus lake rates. Meetings set for June 6 at Niagara with Panhandle Youngstown and Buffalo committees to decide next steps. Local freight agents fear a full rate war if parity is granted, as navigators can move goods cheaper than railroads. The Northwestern, with its own lake to St Paul route, shows little interest and prefers current rates.
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Chicago
St. Paul
Pittsburg
Lake Shore Road
Cleveland
Mr. Means
Panhandle
Youngstown
Buffalo
Niagara
Western Lines
Lake Points
Iit
Allegheny to Celebrate Semi Centennial Plans T
Allegheny officials held a meeting to publish the official programme and history of the city for the semi centennial. The committee estimated music costs at 1500 and invitations at 100 and seeks a 5000 appropriation from Councils to cover celebration expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Charles Im
Stockman
Census Enumerators Begin Work Under Supervisor Oliver
Census enumerators started work under Supervisor Oliver with two vacancies left. One applicant fell ill and another declined the oath at the last moment. Many faced snags and sought guidance at Oliver's office. Oliver said uncooperative households would be reported to the Department of Justice. enumerators have no arrest powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
Department of Justice
Officer John Adley Dismissed For Ungentlemanly Conduct
Yesterday Patrolman John Adley, colored, faced a Police Board with Chief Brown and three inspectors over alleged abusive language toward George Massey, also colored, and rough handling in a barber shop. The board ruled to dismiss him and remove his name from the force immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Adley
George Massey
Pelice Board
Brown
Adley
Masney
Mayor Gourley Seeks Cruiser 6 Naming for Pittsburg
The mayor writes to Secretary Tracy urging Cruiser No. 6 be named The City of Pittsburg. He notes Pittsburg as a manufacturing hub with many patriots in Uncle Sam’s ranks, asserting the case cannot be withstood and a baptism of the cruiser with the city’s name is likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourley
Tracy
Pittsburg
Uncle Sam
Alderman Burns Rules on Tevans v Fitzgerald Case
Alderman Burns found William Fitzgerald guilty in the case of J. H. Tevens versus Fitzgerald. The incident occurred January 11 when Fitzgerald, an employee of the Pittsburg and West End Street Car Company, threw Tevens from a moving car and Tevens lost a leg to the wheel. Burns held Fitzgerald for court to answer the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Burns
J. H. Tevens
William Fitzgerald
Pittsburg and
West End
Fitzgerald
Resignation of Harry McCoy and promotion of David Agnew
Harry McCoy who has served as court crier for Common Pleas Court No 1 for 22 years resigns to pursue other business. David Agnew, equally long in the same court, is appointed to succeed him. Also notes on clothing sales and local merchants including Hoare & Co. and Jos Horn & Co. promoting ongoing sales and new lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smith
Johnston, Smith & Co
Harry McCoy
David Agnew
Common Pleas Court No. 1
Avid Agnew
Super Lawkrexce
Supreme Court of
New York
Dr. 8. G. B. Siegert & Ns
Angostura Bitters
C. W. Abbott & Co
Altimore
Wage Committee Secrecy Hints at Big Boiling Wage Rise
The Amalgamated Association Wage Committee completed its work last evening and handed the scale to Secretary Martin for presentation at today’s convention. They promise major changes, including a proposed 2 cent boiling card rise and new extras, with broad department across the steel mills. The convention at New Turner Hall will also discuss leadership changes and a large Rock Point picnic expected to draw about 8,000 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Association
Martin
Weihe
New Turner Hall
Forbes Street
Central
St. Charles
Rock Point
Strike Grips Journeymen and Masters of Tin Work
Reporters found both sides in a tin work dispute active on the same line as journeymen and master tinners discuss their stalemate. Masters claim they expelled 60 workers to choke funding, while journeymen say they paused labor to block masters from completing urgent tasks. They expect five weeks of impact and warn of five more. An arbitration committee will be appointed Friday night by the master travers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Beitlog
BlaGog
Travers
Pittapung
Central Trades Council of
Western Feonsylvania
Pepartne
Lendeavor
Delltve
Stonecutters in Allegheny Strike for Higher Wages
The stonecutters in two cities quit work yesterday and seek a 4 cent per hour raise. A meeting at Neidar's Hall Allegheny, led by William Wright with Charles Scherer as secretary, organized a committee to confer with master stonecutters. Members belong to the Stone Cutters Union of Pennsylvania and the Building Trades Council. An adjustment is anticipated within a day or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Diffenbacher
Allegheny
Sharpsburg
Etna
Mclkesport
Braddock
Bewickley
Neidar’s Hall
East Street
William Wright
Charles Scherer
Stonecutters’ Union of Pennsylvania
Building Trades Council
Mammoth plate glass plant eyed for North Irwin site
Eastern capitalists meet with North Irwin Land Company to locate a mammoth plate glass works in North Irwin. The local company offers 20 acres with gas and water at low rates. The plant, when built, will cover seven acres and employ between 600 and 800 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin
North Irwin
The Rules of Evidence and House Inquiry
Official report for the forenoon proceedings costs thirteen dollars and urges procuring official afternoon proceedings including the judge's charge. Kerr of Fenneylvania leads a House resolution to investigate the entire affair. McGaw and Hinkely are accused of smothering the case for money. Evans defends the inquiry, noting readiness to aid a thorough investigation and awaiting Congress outcomes.
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Kerr
Fenneylvania
House of Representatives
Homer L. McGaw
William Hinkely
Abor
United States Supreme Court
Haring
Joserh L. Evans
Washington
Pittsburg
Joseph L. Evans
Congress
Eleventh Anson Reunion at Rock Point on Saturday
Anson reunion set for Rock Point on Saturday June 7 with excursion tickets via Pennine lines at 60 cents round trip from Pittsburg. Trains depart 6:20 7:15 7:30 7:45 am 8:30 9 A M B. 1245 P. Me One More Week. Hendricks & Co. offers 8x10 photos with every dozen cabinets at 1. Good cabinets. Baby photographs by Aufrecht at 516 Market Street. Flowers from Jos Horne & Co. Penn Avenue. Bargains on men s suits from 8 to 12 dollars at cor Grant and Diamond. Indies handkerchiefs 40 styles white linen 25 cents. Jos Hortz & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anson
Rock Point
Pennine Lines
Pittsburg
Jos, Hortz & Co
Penn Avenue
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Jeannette
Wilmerding
Beaver Falls
Schenley Park
New Street
Stevenson & Foster
William G. Johnston & Co
Benjamin
Ben Jimmon
Pitte-Burg
McKnight
MecNight
Kohne
Chone & Co
Smith
Schmid
Schmidt
Bobmit
Schmith
Schmitt
Smidt
Swit
Berth
Perect Hive
Europe
Southside
Midland Railroad
Bolick
Charlies Colgate
Fraternity of Arm
General Hoya
Pennsylvania
Pistaburg
Anderson
Duquesne Traction Company
Ling
Mr. Rice
A. Della Hottel
Yee
Vite
J. F. Diffen
Alegheny
Court Crier
Jun
Hoare & Co
Allegheny County
Oc. C
Cor
Grant and
Bocas & Bunt
Jos. Hornt & Co
Parker
Mxx
Gordon
Jos
Héxinz & Co
Peon Avenue
Real Estate Savings Bank, Lim
Smithfield Street
Capital
Federal St
West Penn Depot
suTu H. Houtzm
Max & Sons
Hishown
Ee Ieee Ok Penn Avenue
Iron and Steel
Amaleamated
NEW Glasshouse
Evans
Jeannette Glassworkers
Central Trades Council
Workman Evans
K. of L
Hepburn
Miller
United States Court
A. A. OF
I, and
S. W
Hendricks & Co
Baby
Aufrecht
Market Street
Jos. Horne & Co
Bo c. O. c
Diamond Sts
The
Court House
Peno Ave
Bermmre & Wr
Pean Avenue
USA
Sixth St
Doluab
Jos. House & Co
Pane Avenue
of Charities
Exainer Hoff
Hoffman
Tm Nugent
D. @. Nugent
City Farm Asylum
Bpeen
China
Japan
Pusey & Kerr
Federal Street
Allegheny, PA
P. K
Jel-Rissu
Edward Eroetzinger
Penn
Union No. 15
Painters and Decorators
Pitts
M. P
M. P. Rrick
D. W. Luker
C. J. Donnell
W. B. Rowland
Oak Hill
New York and Cleveland Gas Coal Company
Turtle Creek
Compani Sies
Reese Gomeronte Vaca
Priorsnuna
Turspay
Penn Ave
India
Real
Wea Yard
Sock Yard
Zephyr
Madras
Scotch Oxford Chevions
Sco
Nottingham
Pate Parce Snes
Chanilin
Cates
Eck Peirs
Coer
Horne
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