04 Feb 1892
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Newspaper
Caldwell News
Location
Caldwell, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1892
Page
1
A fragmented poem excerpt recalls a bleak night scene in Chicago with wind and sorrow. The speaker contemplates memory and loss as figures like Leo and Hirain surface in broken imagery.
Two friends plus a Spanish tutor tale their trek through a rugged western camp. They camp near towering peaks, debate hiring a troublesome greaser, and attempt a blast in a fissure seeking gold, with Monti missing a drill and a nap interrupted by danger as they push toward prospecting success.
A discussion outlines a plan to supply Buffalo with Niagara Falls water power for city lighting. It estimates 3000 horsepower needed, with contracts offering 5000 hp at $10, 4500 hp at $10.50, 4000 hp at $11, and decreasing rates for lower outputs. Transmission losses are cited as a key factor, with examples showing 20 to 25 percent losses over long distances. The piece also notes trials of electrical transmission in Europe and the potential development of water power at Niagara Falls for Buffalo, New York.
The article describes the Chicago Exposition with a colossal Statue of the Republic modeled in Paris by Daniel C. French. It notes construction on the Administration building site and mentions international participation, army teams, and a grand dedication likely in October 1892.
A chaotic summary lists labor activity including unions in Britain and India constraining output, strikes in Troy laundry and Clyde shipyards, wage cuts opposed by carpen ters, and aging tailors debated by international groups. It notes manufacturing slowdowns and worker counts, with references to US and French labor tensions.
The Chicago Post quotes praise for Madame Carnot wife of the French president calling her brilliant gracious and social leader. She supports charities speaks English well and values American ties. She and the president allocated 49000 to aid 800 widowed mothers three years old or younger with clothing bundles distributed by parcel post.
The piece notes Abbas Bey, eldest son of the late Khedive Tewfik Pasha, born 14 October 1874, will reach majority in six months. Educated in Britain, Vienna, and France, he has long been under tutor oversight and is seen as a potential future ruler of Egypt.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Banéx Higseu, Ore Duke of Devaiasutee, Oprah residences, Le Mite Wianarsi, and a list of royal and noble figures. References include Queen Victoria, Prince, and various titles with unclear connections. The text shows garbled dates, places, and numbers, suggesting a compiled historic wealth or social register.
A torn historical clipping reports shipwreck near Itay’s Harbor Oregon with crew casualties and survivors. It notes Treasury awarding a revenue cutter hull contract to Howard J. Roakeronn and a Washington shooting incident with fatalities. Cairo opening with Khedive speech. Chilean congress adjournment tied to Balmaceda notes.
Refugees living in asylum at the American Legation in Santiago Chile for four months present United States Minister Egan with a gift card depicted with Liberty symbolism. The six by four inch card shows a diamond and flags of the United States and Chile, with a $2000 cost noted on the reverse and the givers named.
Fragmented notes report arrests in New S rate City for theft and a fatal incident on the highway. Snow and cold affect travel as a wave of births, a judge in the Baberiog Court, and mentions of public officials appear amid uncertain lines.
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