Centenary Of Gas Lighting In America
Today marks one hundred years since the first use of gas for illumination in Baltimore on December 1, 1816. The piece traces gas lighting's English origins, early American fears, and key figures such as Murdoch and Dundonald, noting Baltimore's role in commercializing gas and displaying it at Peale’s Museum.
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Atlantic
Baltimore
London
Baltimore Company
Philadelphia
America
Peale
Baltimore American
England
Clayton
Lord Dundonald
William Murdoch
Ayrshire
Birmingham
Phillips & Lee
Manchester
Cuba Mines Rich in Iron and Copper Prospects Across Provinces
Readers learn of Cuban mineral wealth from Oriente to Matanzas with iron ore near Nipe Bay and Mayari, copper and manganese around Camaguey, asphalt beds near Santa Clara and Matanzas, and oil shows in Havana and Mariel. The piece notes San Juan wells in Motembo hills yield clear naphtha like fluid and urges formal geological surveying and clear claim procedures.
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Republic of Cuba
New Orleans
Cuba
Oriente
Holguin
Mayari
Bay of Nipe
Spanish-American Iron Company
Felton
Nipe Bay
Camaguey
Cubitas
Portillo
Province of
Santa Clara
Manicaragua
San Juan
Motembo
Matanzas
Havana
Pinar del Rio
Mantu
Mariel
Congress of the People
Department of Agriculture
San Diego de Los Banos
San Cristobal
Bahia Honda
Martin Mesa
Guanajay
Springs of medicinal value praised in Havana province
The text notes several mineral and sulphur springs in Havana province including Madruga and Santa Maria del Rosario. It highlights their recognized merit and curative qualities, mentioning multiple springs in Santa Maria del Rosario, Isle of Pines, and other areas in Pinar del Rio.
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Mariel
Pinar del Rio
Madruga
Havana
Santa Maria del Rosario
Isle of Pines
Obituary notices for Medcalf Hodge Allen Jackson
Obituaries list multiple Bridgeport area deaths. Diana Medcalf of 285 Nichols Street died after brief illness. born in England 78 years ago. survived by husband Roger and son Arthur. Sarah J. Hodge died at 1729 Main Street. survived by daughter Mrs Stephen Sheriden and sons Fred B. Hodge and Edwin O. Rowley. Esther B Allen of 1415 Stratford Avenue Stratford aged 54. widow of George H Allen. member of local lodges. survived by husband and children. Mary Curley Jackson, widow of Samuel Jackson, noted as one of the city’s oldest residents.
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Diana Medcalf
Diana
Roger Medcalf
Nichols Street
Sarah J. Hodge
Main Street
Esther B. Allen
Esther B
George H. Allen
Stratford Avenue
Stratford
Mrs. Allen
New Britain
Fidelity Rebekah Lodge
King’s Highway Chapel
Mrs Jackson Dies in East Bridgeport at 75
Mrs. Jackson aged 75 died at 644 Stillman Street East Bridgeport after a period of ill health. Born in Ireland to James and Catherine Curley she lived in East Bridgeport for over 62 years and was a devout member of St Marys and later St Charles churches. She leaves three daughters Mary A Jackson Jeremiah W Roberts and Mrs Michael McKeon a son Samuel Jackson and several grandchildren. Funeral at St Charles church.
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Mary A. Jackson
Mia
Jeremiah W. Roberts
Michael McKeon
Samuel Jackson
St. Charles’ Church
Scoville Co declares another dividend in 10 percent extra
New York, Dec. 1. The Scovill Manufacturing Company, a Connecticut brass specialty maker including shrapnel fuses, announced an extra monthly dividend of ten percent. Year to date dividend disbursements total eight and six tenths percent. The company’s capital stock stands at five million dollars.
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New York
Scovill Manufacturing Company
Connecticut
Fairfield County Farm Bureau Eyes Move to Bridgeport
Fairfield County Farm Bureau members discuss relocating headquarters from Norwalk to Bridgeport arguing Bridgeport is central. The plan failed at a recent meeting but some members keep pressing the move amid ongoing agitation. An earthquake in Japan also drew attention locally.
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Fairfield County Farm Bureau
Norwalk
Bridgeport
Lyric All Star Stock Presents A Full House Comedy Week
Lyric All Star Stock players will perform a farce titled A Full House at the Longacre theatre replacing melodrama. The comedy will run for a week drawing full houses and showcasing the troupe’s talent after their fifth week of melodramatic productions. Meanwhile The Yellow Ticket draws large crowds and two big motion picture programs including the seventh episode of Liberty will be shown May night.
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Lyric All Star
Longacre Theatre
Lyric
Lyric Players
Bridgeport
Isham
Liberty
Painters' Agent Meets President Wilson in Baltimore
Alfred J. McKeon, business agent of the Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators, returns from the American Federation of Labor convention in Baltimore and Washington. He reports President Wilson greeted the labor delegation favorably and predicts renewed harmony with the government after Wilson's re election.
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Alfred J. McKeon
Brotherhood of Painters & Decorators
American Federation of Labor
Baltimore
Washington, D. C
McKeon
Anchor
White House
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Rogers
Mr. Middleman
Middleman
M. J. Buechler
Fairfield Avenue
Union Tee ‘Trust Co
Ruesies
Wefa
Betwee
Arch
Jmarny
Ingram
The
Lee Bros. Furniture Co
Mary Curley Jackson
Mary Curley
Scoville CO
Japan
Wilson
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