Knoxville Executive to Sponsor Cumberland Gap Furnaces Project
G L Reis of Knoxville Tennessee travels to conclude a major contract for two blast furnaces at Cumberland Gap Tennessee. An English investor and James P Witherow the engineer prepare drawings as Scottish capitalists fund the work. The region has a 64 mile rail route from Knoxville to Cumberland Gap and a 3 760 foot tunnel. The syndicate already invested about 5 million dollars and plans to spend a further 1 million on the plant. Contracts will be awarded in this city as soon as Reis and partners arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Reis
Knoxville
Tenn
Cumberland Gap
Reis
Beis
James P. Witherow
New York Erie
Pittsburg
Lakes
New Incline Plane Plans Ready to Cost Three Hundred Thousand
The Pittsburg and Mt. Oliver Incline Company nears taking $100,000 of Southside property and building a Mt. Oliver to Carson Street incline at a $300,000 cost. A route was surveyed late 1888 and the line adopted February 6, 1889. Equity litigation with Mt. Oliver delays completion. bids are now being received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Mt. Oliver
Carson Street
Southside Traction
Mt. Oliver Company
Pittsburg Incline Company
Gisburg Company
Pittsburg Company
Pitwcure Company
Oliver
Equity Agyr Mc Oliver Company
Oliver Garrison Dies by Self Inflicted Wounds in Forest Park
Oliver Garrison, a prominent St. Louis financier and brother of Pittsburg founder Abraham Garrison, shot himself in Forest Park amid long kidney trouble and mounting despondency. He left two sons and several brothers including D. B. Garrison and J. BR. Garrison, with relatives in Pittsburg and Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Oliver Garrison
St. Louis
Abraham Garrison
Forest Park
Garrison Landing
Hudson River
New York
St Jouis
D. B
San Francisco
Mechanics’ Bank
Missouri Pacific Road
Jay Gould
Garrison
Mving
J. BR. Garrison
Boston
D. Garrison
Sharps
New incline planned to connect Mt Oliver and Southside
The proposed route would run from the new line to Frederick street then cross Bradford and Sarah streets to Garcon street and end near Lae a way between South Eleventh and three blocks of property. The project cites a $20 900 depot and station offices, with safety features and new appliances to serve thousands of patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stes Eee
Tver
Frederick Street
Bradford
Sarah Streets
Garcon Street
South Eleventh
Biesky
Henry Neiss
Sarah Street
Jacob Pfeil
George Fushold
Bradford Street
Pfeil
George Smith
Nolte
George Schaefer
Carson Street
Nelei - Ng Wi
C. J. Schultz
Jett
Ident Schuits
Pittsburg Company
Cincinnati
Mt. Oliver
Schultz
Ercheageeto Bearay
Sawmill Partners Farewell Amid Gold Fever Boom
A man and his brother ran a large sawmill in Burg for two years before selling it as gold fever swept the region. The enterprise grew with the town’s early industry and closed when mining drew workers away.
Democrats in Council Form First Regular Campaign Meeting
A county Democratic campaign meeting was held at 138 Fifth Avenue with clubs like the Grover Cleveland Club and East End Young Men’s Democrats in attendance. The session aimed to plan efforts to retain or regain party control, with noted attendees including J.P. Fleming D. J. Boyle D. O. Barr and Hon. John O’Neil among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Grover Cleveland Club
Young Men’s Democratc Association
Jackson Club
Allegheny
East End
Young Men's Democratic Club
West End
Democratic Association
Brownstown
Democratic Club
McClellan Club
Sixteenth
Sorame
Appoin Ward
Wifaae
Samuel L. Houston
L. B. Keent
Frank Hunber
J. C. Robinson
V. Watson
Harry Watson
B. F. Meaes
T. J. O'Leary
Notable visits and notices in Pittsburgh region
Chicago drygoods merchant William B. Wells urged Pittsburg readers to back Chicago as the World's Fair site citing foreign visitors and trade ties. Capt Henry S. Wetmore, later consul to Peru, joined local reception plans. J E Hall and P A Lynn reported railcar shortages affecting western routes. Dr Raach and Captain Crosby Gray discussed health and public meetings. E S Davis noted Cotton Belt ties. Joseph Lewis described a two week vacation. Antwerp telegram confirmed Mrs F L Swift’s party arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Wells
Chicago
Seventh Avenue
Pittsburg
New York
Erent
Henry 8. Wetmore
Cleveland
Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce
Wetmore
Ninth
Ohio Battery
Honduras
Arta
Peru
Grant
Central
South America
J. E. Hall
Chicago, Rock Island ,and Pacific Railroad
P. A. Lynn
Wabash
Dr. Raach
Springfield
Minors
State Board of Health
The
Public Health Association
Stg
N.Y
Tate Beteny
Thle Cine
Crosby Gray
Senerton
Davis
Cotton Belt Line
Cincinnati
Joseph Lewis
Ford
Antwerp
F. L. Swift
Firm declines comment amid stalled developments
The firm states it will not provide new details at this time, with no fresh developments to report. Executive spokespeople indicated ongoing uncertainty about next steps and future decisions remain on hold.
Col Roberts Views on Canal to Lake Erie and Water Supply
Commissioner Roberts outlines the canal project from the lakes to Pittsburg, asserting ample water supply and potential for large tonnage. He cites 1870 tests, French creek flows, and upper Allegheny feeder capacity, plus the vast lake trade and Western Pennsylvania stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lakes
Pittsburg
Roberts
Tae
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Ohio
Buffalo
Chicago
Dulu
Ohio River
Beaver
Lake Erie
W. Milner Roberts
Board of Trade
Chamber of Commerce
Conemaugh
Alleheny
Eleventh Street
Bellefonte
J. M. Godwin
American Society of Civil Engineers
French Creek
Godwin
Moody
Erie
Allegheny River
Conneaut Lake
de Lesseps
Lake
Northwest
Milwaukee
Duluth
O. M. Poe
Saint Clair Flats
Lakes Erie
Haron
Great Lakes
Belgians Plan Glass Works Near Pittsburgh
News from New York reports Belgian interests proposing a large plate glass factory at McKean station in the Monongahela Valley. An agent, hosted by Colonel James Andrews, says the project aims to locate near a gas field and close to Pittsburgh, with talks ongoing on acquiring a controlling stake in a local firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela Valley
New York
McKean Station
Belgium
James Andrews
Ittsburg
Charleroi Land Carny
Ftn
Charity Well Placed at Indiana Normal School
The State Normal School at Indiana trustees resolved to offer free tuition for one year to Johnstown students from the stricken city. They also donate furniture from 200 rooms to the Red Cross Society at Johnstown and will purchase new furniture for the school. Johnstown has sent more students than any city except Pittsburgh and Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Normal School
Indiana
Johnstown
Red Cross Society
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Embezzlement Case Involving Morley Thompson
A two week chase led Detective Phil Demmel from Columbus to Newark and Zanesville before catching Morley Thompson, a 16 year old embezzler employed by the American Tea Company. The warrant, issued by Magistrate McKenna, concerns a few hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKenna
American Tea Company
Fifth Avenue
Morley Thompson
Phil Demmel
Demmel
Columbus
Newark
Wines
Zanesville
Burgettstown
Cenna
Ae Ee
Beaver Official Heads To Harrisburg For Poor Board Conference
Robert D. McGunnegle, secretary of the Allegheny County Light Company, travels to Harrisburg to attend a Poor Board Commission meeting. The group plans to draft a new almshouse code to supersede current laws if adopted by the next Legislature. The seven-member commission includes prominent Pennsylvanians active in welfare reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert D. McGunnegle
Allegheny County Light Company
Harrisburg
Poor Board Commission
Resignation of J S Wightman from City Council
Reported in the city hall corridors after the Twenty second ward member J S Wightman resigned from the Common Council during adjournment yesterday. The action arose amid chatter over his license application and a claim that his business duties demanded his full attention, fueling speculation about a successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Wightman
Common Council
Sim
Lawyers Busy Delaying Museum Case Trials
The Commonwealth suits against Levitsky and other cheap transitory museum proprietors, set for 4 PM yesterday before Alderman McKenna, were postponed for two weeks as lawyers are tied up with major Criminal Court cases. Bail remained renewed for all defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Levitsky
Alderman McKenna
Pair in Meat Ear Incident Ends at Central Station
John Wood and Norman Jacobs, both colored, argued at Wood and Water streets yesterday. Wood sampled Jacobs ear as food during the exchange. Officer Thomas Paisley intervened and, after a struggle, placed both men in custody at Central station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wood
Norman Jacobs
Wood and
Water Streets
Wood
Jacobs
Thomas Paisley
Central Station
Fink Fights Electric Pole Planting at Market Street Corner
Mr. Fink owner of the corner property clashed with electric light workers over a pole location. Men dug a hole to plant a pole. Fink’s men filled it in during the dispute as police arrived. The confrontation ended amid tension at the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Fink
Fourth Avenue
Market Street
Electric Light Company
Cei
Union Pacific Introduces Dining Cars on Fast Trains
The Union Pacific Railway announces new dining cars on its fast trains between Council Bluffs and Denver and between Council Bluffs and Portland Ore. From August 18 patrons will be served with meals in these cars. Pullman’s Palace Car Company will manage service on these cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific Railway
Council Bluffs
Denver
Council Blois
Portland
Ore
Woenta
Puliuan
Palace Car Company
Sunday Work on the Sabbath Sparks National Debate
The Sunday labor question becomes a national issue as ministers and business leaders clash over halting Sunday mail service. Postmaster J B Larkin voices caution on abolishing Sunday work, favoring reduced hours while acknowledging necessary duties. The matter prompts a county ministerial meeting and wider organizational discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wishart
Pittsburg
Washington
A. K. Norcross
Capote
Cincinnati
Ust
Pittsurg
J. B. Larkin
Times
Pastor Hays To Resign Over Salary Cut At Allegheny Church
Rev. L. Hays, 11 years pastor of Central Presbyterian Church of Allegheny, announced from the pulpit he will dissolve his pastoral relation at the next Presbytery meeting. The cause is a proposed salary cut from 2000 to 1500 dollars, a deficit the trustees say limits funds. The move stirs strong reactions among congregants, with some pledging to leave if he departs. The trustees insist the church values his work but cannot sustain the reduced payroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Hays
Central Presbyterian Church of
Allegheny
Board of Trustees
Hays
Presidency of L A 300 Elects New Head of Glass Workers
The presidency of L A 300 Window Glass Workers Association is open after James Campbell declines re election. Candidates include P Eberhart James K Tarr Patrick Cleary Granville Morenus Peter Burkart Simon Burns with ballots mailed to shops for voting and a count at headquarters. Morenus is favored to win. term starts January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Campbell
L.A
Window Glass Workers’ Association
Campbell
P. Eberhart
James K. Tarr
Patrick Cleary
This City
Granville Morenus
Cleveland
Peter Burkart
Baltimore
Simon Burns
Rock Island
Ill
Granville Morenos
Ore Rates Advance at Lake Points
Officials announce ore rates will rise to 150 dollars per ton on and after November 20, a 25 cent increase from prior levels. A large ore stock remains on docks and will take two to three months to clear. Lake navigation may close by the date, but trade continues while weather permits despite berths in iron coke and coal trades.
Louisa's Father Revealed in Central Station Drama
A chaotic Sunday night scene at the Central police station unfolds as Louisa admits her supposed dead father is alive. The tale of a girl cast from home and an Italian boy shifts toward family ties and a complicated custody mystery amid police scrutiny and press attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Das Sylivan
Louisa
Roger O'Mara
Ortany Secrete
Re Rl
de Cisdiaes Tiene
Hoover
John Mittner
el Oled
Sake Teers
Sasdar Bbe
Gerad
Gergeant Gray
Rgeant Ray
Sullivan Hoover
Union Foundry workers end walkout with wage scale
The Union Foundry and Machine Company, with about 35 molders, yesterday conceded the demand and their men will resume work. It is the tenth firm to sign the wage scale. A few molders left for the West, but most expect further developments before seeking other employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Foundry and Machine Company
West
Pay Change Discussed at Carnegie Mills Meeting
Superintendent Borntrieger of Carnegie Phipps & o.'s Union Mills spoke with a employee committee about a pay change. The discussion was friendly and workers believed the firm could be antagonized by opposing such a minor issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borntrieger
Carnegie, Phipps & O
Union Mills
Caracter
Pan American Delegates to Pittsburg Reception Planned
At a Chamber of Commerce meeting the Pan American delegates program was outlined. Plans include a Mechanical Hall display and decorated Monongahela House with silk flags and floral tables from local firms Murdoch brothers and Roenigk Bros. The November 11 adjournment set the next discussion date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Scott
Mechanical Hall
Committee On Hotels
Monongahela House
Roenigk Bros
A. M
J. B. Murdoch
Pittsburg
Excursion to Baltimore via the B and O railroad
The B and O Railroad will sell excursion tickets to Baltimore at 8 dollars for the round trip from November 7 to 12 inclusive. Return valid until November 16. Trains depart Pittsburgh at 8:00 a.m. and 9:20 p.m. on account of the Catholic Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore St
Catholic Congress
Traina
Pittsburg
The Very Latest. Marvin's Little Lord Fauntleroy and Cinderella Cakes
A concise note highlights Marvin's Little Lord Fauntleroy and Cinderella Cakes as top picks for children's favorites in the latest display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin
Lord Fauntleroy
Cinderella
Diseases of Children in Lawrenceville
Diphtheria and scarlet fever cases surge in Lawrenceville confined to the lower Butler street area from Fortieth to Forty-sixth street. Eight diphtheria and three scarlet fever cases on Forty-second street prompt alarm as residents fear rapid spread while ward schools report no drop in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceville
Butler Street
Fortieth
Forty-sixth Street
Forty-second Street
Fashionable Alaska Seal Coats and Cloth Jackets Promoted
The notice advertises GENUINE ALASKA SEAL COATS and ladies COATS with stylish detailing. It also mentions CLOTH JACKETS and invites comparisons with Dale Lomas, emphasizing elegance and fashionable appeal. Prices are highlighted for the range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Scaffold fall leaves worker with head wounds on Wylie Avenue
Edward Vincent, a colored laborer on a new building near Fifth Avenue, fell from a scaffold at 3 30 yesterday afternoon. He suffered severe head cuts and body bruises and was returned home in a patrol wagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Vincent
Wylie Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Local items from Ninth Pennsylvania Reserves meeting
At a Chamber of Commerce gathering in the Ninth Pennsylvania Reserves officers were elected for a ceasefire banquet marking the anniversary of the Battle of Drainesville. An incident on Smithfield street involved K L Walls arrest for insulting Mrs. Clark. A raid on Spruce alley led to $2000 bail for Mars Shea on sale without license charges. hearing set Thursday. A child injured by a fall remains in critical condition awaiting results. A man found dead at a boarding house triggers coroner inquiry. A two week drive aids 400 residents. the society seeks bedding donations. A 64 foot iron worker was arrested for wielding a knife in Woods' Run. Broad street paving with black stone began yesterday. Martin Joyce faces concern over a wife’s actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Pennsylvania Reserves
Chamberlain
Henry Wickler
Treeasurer
Alex. Murdock
Drainesville
Wa. Walls
Lew Clark
Smithfield Street
Clark
Polo
Coroser McDowell
Wiliam Linn
Ucéne
Cregueens
Desnim Dolla
Broad Street
Martin Joyce
Desirable Dravosburg hillside lots laid out by estate
The Dravosburg bridge completion is targeted for January 1, 1890 and land lots on the hillside near McKeesport, laid off by the John C. Bisher estate, already selling at reasonable prices. Wide streets and amenities mark the plan, encouraging prospective home buyers to visit first. The November School Review will be released late this week and distributed Monday, featuring Script Stories for children and extra educational content for students, with orders handled by Percy Smith in Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dravosburg Bridge
Dravosburg
John C. Bisher
McKeesport
Percy ¥. Smith
Virgin Alley
Pittsburg
Hendricks & Co. Photo Gallery Offers Free Crayon Gift
A family ticket at Hendricks and Company photograph gallery 63 Feneral street Allegheny entitles holders to a free holiday gift a crayon sized for children or self as a Christmas bonus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendricks & Co
Feneral Street
Allegheny
Wainwrights and local ads mix in crowded brief
Fragmentary ad copy and notes mention hemstitched embroideries, a beer claim from Wainwright, Booes and BubL, and a phone number 5526. Discounts and promotions appear for infant department items and a closing sale at 510 Market Street.
Musicians Face Misunderstanding and Alleged Boycott
Fragmentary report notes Mr. Wilt denying harm from a false impression of being unjustly targeted by labor organizations. It states labor groups did not boycott him and continued to support labor in general, countering claims of organizer hostility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oughly Ream
Tad Road
Antonee Cemw
Wilt
Cak
Horne & Col Sells Through Copyista Styles
A fragment notes Horne & Col offering textiles selling by sealing and examining weave to appeal to buyers. It mentions manufacturers with numerous copyista styles, weaves and shades closely imitating popular designs.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Birmingham
McIntosh & Hemphill
Thirteenth Street
Democrats IN Council
O'Dara
Col. Roberts
Messrs
Carnecie and Frick
Mississippi River
Indiana Normal School
Johestown
Mr. Wightman
the Sunday Mails
the National Sabbath Union
Uncle Sam
MR. Larkin
Presidency OF
L. A
Lake Porta
Morganza
Tustin Street
Sriterachy Venetanes
Andrew Purpara
Mra
Bpring Garden Alley
Heny
Damon
Pears
Ites
Morgaria
Carnegie
R&ady
Don Lies
Poular
Sos
507
Cloak and Suit
Ctes
Ana Jak
London
eTresa
Purniture
R. J. Horner
Artistic Furniture
America
Novelties
Paris
Vienas
Americas
Ofacture
Booes & Bubl
Wainwright
Telephone
Dolla
Eman & Co
Aufrecht
Appts Bitters
Scnb
Bube
Eeene P.U
Academy
Prrissune
Horne
Penn Avenue
Andas
Cortset
Newmarkets
Atiape
Pope
Iit
Tom O’shanters
JOS. Horne & CO
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!