Celebrated Focus Portraits Captured by Gurney at Peak
The article details prominent figures who sat for photographer Ben Gurney in New York and elsewhere. It notes sales of individual portraits, including royalty and actors, with figures like the Prince of Wales, Grand Duke Alexis, Marty Montague, Lester Wallack, Edwin Booth, Sarah Bernhardt, and Serenade figures. It highlights the popularity and market for celebrity likenesses and era personalities.
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Charles Dickens
Ben Gurney
New York
Theovince of Wales
Gurney
Worthin
Alexis
Suite
Acwrs
Ao Air
Marty J. Montague
Wallack’s
Main
Sarally
Lester Wallack
Edwin Buell
Uwwo
Edwin Forest
John Troughmin
Capoul
John Wilkes Booth
Lincoln
Trampty
Pea
Fegher
Thorne
Stevenson
Barrymore
Souhern
Eel
Tarepa Rosa
Morace Greeley
Astor
Vanderbilt
Great Froxos Refector Completes Paris Observatory Reflector
The Paris observatory finishes a 12 meter silvered glass reflector with an eight meter focal length and 45 degree flag mirror. It uses an open tube equatorial mount and a movable shed for protection. It ranks among the world’s largest, with only Rosse’s telescope of greater power. A 30 inch refractor is planned for the same observatory.
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Paris Observatory
Appeas
Sorhe
Lord Rosse
Nile
Ivisehel
Mir Las Sell
Melbourne Observatory
Neat Do
Thee Foe
Marseilles Observatory
Henry Draper
Cotion
Paris
Mastin
Hichens
M. Wolf
Pintos Coating With Verdigris From Quartz Amills
Many miners seek the best method to prevent copper plate coating on quartz mills. Mills vary. some use sodium amalgam sold to druggists for plate application, others prefer potassium cyanide albeit deadly and to be handled with care. Rockford Watch Company runs twenty watches daily, with initial outlays totaling $180,088.34 and building costs of $41,004.08. Five grades of watches are produced.
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Rockford
Georgia
George Little
Innovative Potomac Canal Lift Demonstrated Near Georgetown
A new canal boat lowering system tested above Aqueduct Bridge near Georgetown showed promising results. The caisson tank, paired with a truck and railway setup, transfers boats from dock to river, balancing weight with rock-filled counterweights for steady operation.
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Potomac Lock and Dock Company
Aqueduct Bridge
Georgetown
Sde
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
United States
Dasa
Sueang
Untton
Hdehington Chronicle
Remark on Mr Judah P Benjamin as English bar advocate
The London letter to the Cincinnati Commercial extols Judah P Benjamin QC as a leading English bar advocate. It notes his rise since residence in England, his mastery in foreign and international law, and comments on fees noting American sums surpass English earnings. It cites statements by Mr Sergeant Parry about high American fees and explains English practice of two firms sharing payments.
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M.D. Conway
London
Cincinnati
Judah P. Benjamin
United States
Isjnister
Lear
Te Issery
Benjamin
America
Sergeant Parry
England
Hawkins
Principles for designing joints and fastenings in carpentry
Rankin outlines five key carpentry rules to minimize weakening of timber when joints are made. He emphasizes perpendicular abutting surfaces to transmitted pressure, proportional stress surface areas, matching fastener strength to connected pieces, and securing joints against shear or crushing failure. Also notes new gold mining near the United States Mint with a $4,000 nugget. yield uncertain.
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Rankin
Bolanzary San Praxcisco
United States Mint
Household tips for cleaning and whitening fabric
Hozokold Hints provide practical remedies for whitening aged flannel with soap and ammonia in soft water, plus alternatives using potatoes and ammonia for navy fabrics. Directions cover rinsing, drying, and ironing on the wrong side, plus infusions to preserve buff and brown linens. Additional advice describes broom care, carpet cleaning with salt and water, and dust removal methods using snow and moistened Indian meal.
Growth of the German Empire census shows population rise
The German statistical office reports a large population increase since 1871. By Dec 31, 1875 the population was 42 million, up 3,079,020 in four years, about 1.01 percent annually. Alsace and Lorraine are included in earlier figures. Emigration decline and births outpacing deaths drive the gain.
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German Statistical Office
Deventher
France
Alsace
Lorraine
Germany
Sutro Tunnel Contract Clouds Crown Point Mine Title
The Sutro tunnel royalty dispute over Adolph Sutro’s two dollar per ton claim is examined. Judge Dwinnelle overrules a demurrer in Crown Point versus Sutro tunnel company, ruling the contract as a cloud on title and a potential mortgage lien if in force.
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Sutro
Comstock Lode
Nevada
Adolph Sutts
U.S. Land Office
Dwinelle
15Th District Court
Crown Point Company
Sutre Tunnel Company
Demausrer
Daggett
Rankin
Agalien
Mining and Rcienlific Press
Smoke consuming apparatus at Zug iron mills lowers fuel use
The Pittsburgh Chronicle reports a new steam driven smoke consuming device at Zug's Sable iron mills. A half inch steam line feeds small orifices inside larger sleeves, drawing air and steam to burn carbon laden fuel. The system cut fuel consumption by about 20 percent and brightens the furnace interior, signaling a step toward clearing Pittsburgh's smoky reputation.
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Pittsburgh Chronicle
Zug
Gold Shower Under Microscope Fascinating at SF Meeting
At a San Francisco microscopical society gathering General Hewston showcased a slide of solatilized gold, forming tiny airborne droplets. The display highlighted how gold can be wasted in smelting and refining, with potential roof yields from nearby mint areas.
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San Francisco Microscopical Society
Hewston
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