Model Bridge in Brass Tiny Town Home Brings Vision to Life
Urpan Mahrer, 78, and partner Steube build a brass model of Gustav Lindenthal’s planned North River Bridge spanning New York to New Jersey. The 1/16 inch to 1 foot scale model uses 15 000 pieces, with towers 500 feet high and 4 350 feet roadbed, echoing the grand design and its $80 000 000 projected cost. The model sits in a self built house packed with curiosities and a clock that advances only each minute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirtyninth Street
Urpan Mabrer
North River
New York
Jersey City
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Gustav Lindenthal
Mahrer
Steube
Haselwood
Jersey
New York City
Tower
Jersey Side
Eable
Caitlin
McGowan Held On Perjury and Extortion Charges
H L McGowan, Snowden township judge of election, faced Alderman Gripp after County Controller Speer filed information alleging he extorted and committed perjury. Records show McGowan allegedly drew $29 from the county treasurer for election services over two days during the vote counting. The case led to a waiver of certain fees as details emerged from the Controller’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. McGowan
Gripp
Speer
McGowan
Snowden Township
Ece Bosia
Joe Louis Post
Ap Ear Liege
Territorial harassment by tramps in Wilkinsburg area
Residents report a gang of tramps has set up near Zollinger's brick yard just outside the city line and, in the early morning hours, threatens and terrifies women when they check homes before work. Lieutenant Kramer and Officer Weaver have been notified and patrols extend toward the city line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkinsburg
Zollinger
Acruff
Maonee
Spallea Danahee
Papen Wegen
Kramer
Weaver
Building Permit Issued to Mrs Ells Watson
The Building Inspector yesterday issued a permit to Mrs Ells Watson for the erection of two two story ... The notice indicates approval for residential construction and outlines compliance with local codes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ells Watson
Burglars Rifle D. P. Black Home During Vandergrift Wedding
Amateur thieves entered the residence of D. P. Black of Black and Baird on Boulevard Place near Point Breeze and stole two valuable overcoats and a silk umbrella. They ransacked the lower floor, left muddy barefoot tracks, and visited George C. Davis’s home but found nothing. Police presence at the wedding had just begun, and residents complain about poor street lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. P. Black
Vandergrift
East End
Black & Baird
Boulevard Place
Point Breeze
Mr. Black
George C. Davis
Black
New postoffice building to open early 1891 says inspector
Adolph Cluss traveling inspector of public buildings reports progress on the new postoffice. He says about 800000 has been spent through July 1 1889 with 150000 more needed for woodwork plastering and interior decoration. Completion may depend on future congressional appropriations and delays from raising derricks. The first of 1891 is projected for public use.
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Postoffice
Adolph Cluss
Toe DisPatch
Cluss
Treasury Department
Washington
Uncle Sam
Congress
R. Clues
Malone
Seized by Grief Mrs Esichenrocker Hailed Insane
Mrs Kate Esichenrocker of 140 High street Allegheny became suddenly insane yesterday morning due to her ill daughter who has scarlet fever. Dr Robert Crady attended and found her in sound mind, but she cried out in distress and was placed in a patrol wagon to the lockup. She may be sent to the insane department of the poor farm for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Esichenrocker
High Street
Allegheny
Robert Crady
Insane Department of the Poor Farm
Dragged by Street Car Strips Elderly Woman at Penn Ave Corner
An elderly woman, unnamed in reports, was dragged a short distance by a Pleasant Valley street car yesterday at the Penn avenue and Seventh street corner. Her dress was completely stripped as she caught a loose railing while alighting. she was not seriously harmed beyond shock.
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Pleasant Valley
Penn Avenue
Seventh Street
Washington inspector visits new post office and local figures
Mr Adolph Cluss traveling inspector of buildings for the Treasury visits the new post office. He recalls Washington's early days under President Tyler and the Cap City’s landmark designs. Local residents include John B Sherriff and Ex Councilman William Reublandt heading to California, while others depart or pursue activities around town.
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Adolph Cluss
Washington
Treasury Department
New Orleans
Maine
California
Zach Taylor
Clay and
Hom
Ayy
Ben Webster
Sec. A
Smithsonian
Board of
P Public Works
General Grant
John B. Sherriff
Los Angeles
Califf
Con
William Reublandt
Iene
East End
L. F. Kirchner
Fieasipe
University of Physical Culture
W. J. Zoong
Ee Agnes
Dugues
Vscout
Mary Hulton
Sr Ofing
Fing Ina
Jast
East
James A. McNally
Im Weetennte Woolen Clothier
Eight new open hearth furnaces planned at Homestead plant
Carnegie, Phipps & Co will build eight open hearth steel furnaces at their Homestead works with a six month completion target. The contractor watch includes extensive improvements, likely cost over 300000, and added blast furnaces may follow at Braddock. Parts of the old Schwab residence are being torn down to clear space. Howe, Brown & Co also report mill improvements and a first open hearth furnace using Clapp Griffith process. The firm will exhibit at the Boston Maritime Exposition with samples of beams, boiler materials, and iron products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Braddock
Schwab
H. M. Curry
Homestead
Boston
Howe, Brown & Co
Market price of coke set at 1.75 per ton after November 1
The market price of coke will be advanced to 1.75 dollars per ton after November 1, with shipments constrained by railroad capacity. The Spearman furnace near Sharpsville has been banked most days for lack of fuel, and several other valley furnaces paused similarly.
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Spearman
Sharpsville
Organizing Meeting Planned for Local Tanners and Carriers
Workers in two cities and nearby areas will meet in Water's Hall Chestnut and O'Hara streets next Sunday afternoon to form a protective union. The trade has over 1,000 members but currently no organization.
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Water's Hall
Chestnut and
O’hara
One Glass Strike Settled at Crystal Glass Works
The O'Hara Flint Glass Company and American Flint Glass Workers Union settled a strike at Crystal Glass Works in Wheel ing. Workers accepted the company's compromise offered last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Hara Flint Glals Company
American Flint Glass Workers' Union
Crystal Glass Works
Wheeling
Raffle for Harmony Lodge Postponed to Thanksgiving Eve
The James Nolan benefit raffle at Siebert's Hall between Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets is postponed until the eve of Thanksgiving Day. Harmony Lodge No. 18 organizes the event originally slated for this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Nolan
Harmony Lodge No. 18
Siebert's Hall
Thirteenth
Fourteenth Streets
Window Glass Workers Agree To 10 Percent Apprentices Increase
The Local 300 in Los Angeles has agreed to raise the number of apprentices in each shop by ten percent for the current fire season.
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L. A
Window Glass Workers Association
Pittsburg Canonsburg and State Line Rail Road Chartered
A new charter grants the Pittsburg Canonsburg and State Line Rail Road Company to build a route through Allegheny and Washington counties to Buffalo creek connecting with the Wheeling and Harrisburg road at the State line. Officers include Charles Meyran president and directors John B. Donaldson William H. Paxton Samuel Munnel John F. Budke and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg, Canonsburg and State Line Railroad Company
Allegheny
Washington Counties
Buffalo Creek
State Line
Wheeling and Harrisburg
Charles Meyran
John B. Donaldson
William H. Paxton
Samuel Munnel
John F. Budke
A. E. Succop
E. H. Myers
Joseph Abel
H. 8. Duncan
H. H. Niemann
B. L. Wood, Jr
Gobble or Not The P W Ey Co Quiet Land Grab Claim
Citizens discuss alleged land grab by the Pittsburg and Western Railway Co. of several acres formerly part of the old Exposition site in Allegheny City. Officials and residents deny details while noting a prior Smoky Island lawsuit and possible public ownership interests.
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Allegheny City
Pittsburg and Western Railway Company
Northside
Allegheny
Smoky Island
Moorhead
South Avenue
Grant Avenue
Malsch
Rebeca Street
Malshh
James Hunter
Allegheny Common Council
Hunter
Mooread
Magee
H. Geyer
W. B. Rodgers
Mr. Geyer
Geyer
Mr. Rodgers
Pittsburg and Western Railway
Eastbound Limited Train Collides With Freight Near Beaver Falls
An eastbound passenger limited train struck a westbound freight west of Beaver Falls. Brakeman Reeder was killed. engineer and fireman of the freight injured. observation car demolished. Freight pilot crushed. passengers shaken. Investigation cited possible gross negligence. body of Reeder to be laid out today.
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Beaver Falls
Limited
Homewood
Oera
Dougherty
Carr
Reeder
Strawberry Lane
Allegheny
Hearing in Walls case postponed at Alderman Gripp's office
Local brief notes a delay in the William Walls hearing after an insult complaint by Captain L. N. Clark’s wife on Smithfield street. The report lists multiple injuries and hospitalizations from accidents at various sites and mentions Oakland council rejecting a name change to Risertown Legion.
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William Walls
L. N. Clark
Smithfield Street
Alderman Gripp
Allegheny Valley Railroad Company
Sixteenth Street
Bernard Cazer
Atees
E. R
West Penn Hospital
Lesuiz Sworrosa
Pennsylvania Railroad
Oakland
Order
Risertown Legion
AuxTonlo Stark
Black Diamond Steel
Lizziz Hanna
Lang Avenue
East End
Joe Mixgen
Emplo
Venart Coveas Mercy Hospital
Frank Trapp
Carson Street
Booth Third Street
Tax Mercy Hospital
Allegheny
Lindsay & McCutcheon
Fatal bottle murderers at liberty amid opium riot
Report covers multiple Allegheny county murder cases and a wild disturbance at a Chinatown two Chinamen and three others held on $1000 bail. Victims include Thomas Garrison who died from a neck wound after a quarrel at Hastings station. Police pursue Edward Abbott.
Post 88 G A R opposes Confederate monument tribute
Abe Patterson Post No 88 of Allegheny declares no apology for calling traitor and rebel names and condemns erecting monuments on battlefields. The group voices loyalty to the flag, denounces rebel organizations, and opposes memorials that praise those who “trampled under foot” the national ensign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Patterson
Allegheny
Gettysburg
Window Throwing Accident on Citizens' Line Car
At about 1 PM a grip failed at the power house on the Citizens' line between 33rd and 34th streets. The grip man William Tott was thrown through a window and injured a metal arm while the conductor fell through a rear door gas inlet, cutting his face. No passengers were harmed.
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Citizens’ Line
William Tott
Light for Pekin as Westinghouse Lands Contract
Westinghouse Electric Light Company secures Pekin China lighting contract and ships plant machinery. Pekin, claimed as the world’s second most populous city, will be lit by thousands of incandescent lights in a major American enterprise triumph amid European competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse Electric Light Company
Pekin
China
Horses Runaway After Broken Coupling on Pleasant Valley Street
A team of horses attached to a Pleasant Valley street car broke the coupling pin and ran onto Federal street Allegheny near Ohio street. A large crowd watched but no one was injured as the wagon halted after skidding near the market house. Sgt Robert Gray noted Tuesday night arrests included 13 drunks aged 35 to 77, totaling over 600 years of combined ages. Funeral services for Dr William M Herron were set for 2 pm at the family residence with Rev I N Hays, then to Uniondale Cemetery. Also appears an advertisement for clothing and fabrics at 35 Fifth Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon
Heuce High
Central Station
Wm. H. Todd
Ross Street
Ye King
Wylie Avenue
Ye You
Washington Street
Yeager
Todd
Clearing House of Crime
Diamond Street
Pleasant Valley
Federal Street
Allegheny
Ohio Street
Market House
Robert Gray
Central Police Station
Fig
Yay
Wm. M. Herron
I. N.hays
Central Presbyterian Church
Uniondale Cemetery
Mrs. Mary Ann Riddle Funeral Held Yesterday
The funeral for Mrs. Mary Ann Riddle widow of the late Hon. Charles Shifler was held yesterday at 10 a.m. Interment followed at Allegheny Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Riddle
Charies Shifler
Allegheny Cemetery
McKreesport Leaders Apply for Posts
A group of prominent McKreesport professionals including the Superintendent of Public Schools three ministers several lawyers doctors and newspaper men have applied for positions.
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McKreesport
Music items sold at half price at Gallinger’s shop
Music instruments including violins flutes mandolins and more are offered for less than half price at N Gallinger’s stores located at 1106 and 1200 Psan Ave. The sale promises quick pleasant evenings with music.
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N. Gallinger’s
Psan Ave. Theu
Oil Territory Prospects Rebound After Recent Strikes
In West Virginia and nearby counties oil drilling shifts from doubt to renewed hope as crews strike paying quantities at Arbuckle and Knopf farm sites. Despite long trials and sunk costs, new wells near Pine Hollow and Stowe township spur leases and additional rigs, while Fort Pitt seeks gas. The drill remains the sole reliable guide in a volatile industry.
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West Virginia
Mannington
Rigley
Washington County
Aveley
Butler County
Thorn Creek
Arbuckle
Stowe Township
Pine Hollow
Shuster
Knopf
Dorrington & Ewing
Schmid
Diwell
Fort Pitt Company
Philadelphia Gas Company Pays 46 Percent Dividend
Treasurer John Caldwell reports to stockholders that the Philadelphia Company's stock has paid 46 percent in four years. The note highlights past performance despite gas-supply anxieties and ongoing public interest in the fuel industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
A Gas
John Caldwell
Cable line owners bar newsboys from streetcar sales in Chicago
Philadelphia principal owners of Northside and Westside Chicago cable lines ban newsboys from riding cars to sell papers after injuries and lawsuits. Pittsburg Traction Company lines cited as owners. Badged authorized sellers operate on certain routes while others are barred.
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Philadelphia
Northside
Westside
Chicago
Pittsburg Traction Company
Fifth Avenue
Vale
Thee
O&st
Citizen's Company
Penn Avenue
Butler Streat
Quitting Natural Gas Sparks Southside Protests
Eighty four Southsiders resent high gas charges as customers order out Philadelphia Natural Gas fixtures. Across Allentown Knoxville and Duquesne Heights more households disconnect from mains, with at least 100 customers lost since October 1. AB Sharpsberg Woman Missing Mrs Julia Post wife of Michael Post a Sharpsburg citizen left home Tuesday and vanished after boarding a Citizens line car at Lawrenceville.
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Allentown
Knoxville
Duquesne Heights
Philadelphia Natural Gas Company
Manufacturers’ Gas Company
Philadelphia
Julia Post
Michael Post
Sharpsburg
Citizens’ Line
Lawrenceville
Thursday Bargains and Busy Store Atmosphere
A bustling shopping day at a busy store offers Thursday specials with a stunner sale on overcoats priced from $12 to $28, along with notices about gallery tickets and Casner photos. The ad invites curiosity and urges patrons to visit the corner of Grant and Diamond streets near the new courthouse and references Elite Gallery and Falker's products.
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Cor
Grant and Diamond Sis
The
New Court House
Americus Club Plans Warren and Youngstown Trip
Final arrangements were made at the Americus Club for a trip to Warren and Youngstown. General Hastings and Senator Delamater reported to the club this morning with memento badges shaped like a clover leaf bearing Americus Warren and Youngstown. The 9 30 train will stop at Kenwood, Rochester and New Castle Junction.
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Americus Club
Warren
Youngstown
ST Aan
Hastings
Senator Delamater
Americus
Kenwood
Rochester
New Castle Junction
Young Men's Reading Room Anniversary Reception Today
The Young Men's Reading Room on Beaver Avenue celebrates its anniversary with a reception from 3 to 7 PM. Visitors welcome, and contributions of books magazines papers or money are invited by the managers who showcase artistic items on display at the Lagan House with service and display of fine articles for dining and sleeping rooms.
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Beaver Avenue
Lagan House
Gaston Ws
Thas
Grant Wasleey
Fragmented shopper notice from Gallandse store
The unreadable OCR fragment hints at a busy day at a retailer, mentioning customers, Saturday crowding avoided, and a sale of woolen items like coats with prices around 28 dollars. Names and places are unclear but indicate a retail notice with promotions and inventory details.
Excursion to Baltimore via B and O rail line
The B and O rail line offers excursion tickets to Baltimore at 8 for the round trip from November 7 to 12 with return valid until the 16th on account of the Catholic Congress. Trains depart Pittsburgh at 8 A M and 9 20 P M.
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Baltimore
Catholic Congress
Pittsburg
Birds and millinery sale advertised in mixed copy
An assortment of ad lines promotes millinery items like bird wings aigrettes feather bands and French head tips at half price. Also mentions Mae Marvin's cakes Angostura bitters and various retailers with scattered fragmented endorsements and offer blurbs.
Pastor Receives Offers After Controversial Remarks
After a meeting, the pastor, seen at home, said he has received several pulpit offers within 48 hours in response to questions about turmoil. He referenced future moves and declined to detail the discussions, noting the situation has caused trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nan Ae
Ceen
Unclear historic incident near Birmingham described in garbled clipping
The readable fragment references a boy living between Twenty third and Twenty fourth Streets in Birmingham. It mentions a shooting event with a person named Bardfield and a Flobert pistol, but many words are garbled, leaving the exact action and outcome unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Aakey
Birmingham
Laneys Bullet
Bardfield
Flobert
Warrant Issued for Elijah Bohren on Peddler Assault Charge
A warrant was issued for Elijah Bohren on a charge of assault and battery upon a peddler. The suspect reportedly attacked over disputed pricing, allegedly striking the peddler and causing injury.
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Elijah Bohen
Bolin
Suet Orbitant
Riolen
Election Papers Ready for Ta Election
Election papers for the Ta election are prepared and stored in the County Commissioners' office awaiting instruction from the commissioners and election officers.
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County Commissioners’ Office
Com
Velvet quality guide and new lace scarf offer
An article explains velvet quality distinctions from rough to fine nap and touts a 2 Hand-iron Lace scarf priced at 234 yards, highlighted as unique. It notes a children's caps cape and quilted Liz caps available at the Zephyr and Yarn department with a price around 75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zephyr
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Lawrence Vie
New York North River Bridge
the Inventors Peculiar House
Buenos Aires
Allegheny Arsenal
Lucy
Carnegie & Co
O'Hara
Nolan
Gree
Thomas Carney
Wan
Allegheny County
Thomas Garrison
Bradysville
Mansfield
Hasting’s
Edward Abbott
Garrison
Newcomer
Cadeau
McDowell
Grant Miller
Bridgeville
Thomas Garrettson
Garrettson
Abbott
Andrew W. McMullen
Dixmont
Eae
Patterson Post
John Chinaman
Westinghouse Company
Carlous Criminal Statistics
William Herrdy
Siri
Poujands
India
Bocca & Buuxt
Underwear Bargnuins
EyasLe & Seustes
Fifth Ave
Evenlog
Chartiers Valley Ce
Empany
Newsboys
Sharpsberg
Elite Gallery
Market Street
Casrner
Falker
Warren and
Youngsaws
Young Men's Reading Room
Custers
Aden Tree
Levatlaeen
Stunner
Gallandse
Marvin
Lord Fauntleroy
Cinderella
Org
Etka
Kewaste & Suverer
Delis
Fisisuman & Co
Ular Gallery
Walker
Bieck
Clare
Soy Market Street
Cloak and Suit
Casetel
Alaska
R. J. Horner
West Twenty-Third ST
York
Ture Lv
London
Vienna
Eden Muses
Horne
Prrrsavne
Shem
Inehen
Brussels
Eco
Silka
JOS. Horne & C'S
Penn Avenue Stores
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