All Sorts of Pittsburgers, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, 1892
Harry Paul Biography
The handsome face and athletic figure of Harry Paul, the dashing young Republican leader, are familiar o t every man about town in the cities of Pittsburg and Allegheny. Mr. Paul shines as a society man, as a successful man of business, and as a duly commissioned officer in the brigade of stalwart Republicans.
He was born on Ross street, Pittsburg. February 13, 1856, and was educated at the Birmingham public school. In 1863 his parents moved across the river. Young Paul left school at about the age of 14, to learn the printing trade. After spending eighteen months at that occupation, he secured a position at the Crescent Steel Works, and remained there for a period of eighteen months, after which he removed with his family to Verona.
In 1873 the Verona Tool Works were established, and Mr. Paul was engaged as shipping clerk. Two years later he took charge of the factory, and coming to Pittsburg assumed the management of the city office. - In 1881 he became one of the firm. The Tool Works proved a profitable concern, and built up for the Paul family the large fortune which they have for years enjoyed.
In 1886 Mr. Paul was elected president of the Americus Club, succeeding Captain John A. Reed. He served in that capacity until January, 1891, winning golden opinions by his success in maintaining and elevating the prestige of the Club, and its potency as a political force of the best type. Mr. Paul resides in Oakmont borough, and takes a prominent part in the management of the borough's affairs. He served eight years as councilman and four years as school director.
Source: All Sorts of Pittsburgers Sketched in Prose and Verse; Burgoyne, Arthur; Pittsburg, PA; The Leader; 1892.
Note: The correct spelling of Pittsburgh in 1892 was Pittsburg. The spelling Pittsburgh was officially restored in 1911.
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