Science and Industry Notes From The Era
A survey of diverse scientific topics covers spider longevity, large sheep populations near Belle Fourche, wool output, Los Angeles electricity from a distant river, and streetcar power. Also noted are Vatican Observatory volume five, a pigment from oat smut, and Dr Noel Paton’s salmon life history research including migration feeding changes and aerial attraction to flies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Fourche
Los Angeles
Miro
Patican Observatory
Pubblica
Vatican
Noel Paton
Edinburgh
Paton Hux
Morbid Curiosity Grips New York Fire Scene At Hotel W
Broad way police fought crowds of curious women drawn to a hotel fire in New York. Officers faced mobs seeking glimpses of the blaze and mutilated bodies, with onlookers pushing past barriers and slipping past guards to view the wreckage and aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
York
Corelli
Broadway
Richmond Eyes Bright Loose Leaf Tobacco Market
A Richmond tobaccoist meeting at the Westmoreland club proposed creating a bright loose leaf market in Richmond to attract large buyers currently purchasing bright tobacco from North Carolina. Past efforts failed for lack of backing. Virginia has two internal revenue districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Boston
Troy
Paterson
Richmond
Westmoreland Club
North Carolina
Internal Revenue
Virginia
See
Richmond May Become Tobacco City of the Country
The Richmond district processed 26,000,000 pounds of leaf tobacco last year, more than any other district except one. Proponents argue Richmond’s central tobacco district location, proximity to coast lines, and railroad hub status position it to become the nation’s tobacco center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Lynchburg
Coast Line
Kentucky
Mis‘iri
Veen
Cairo
Einhwend
The
Sun
Manila's Panic Descriptions From Battle Era Observed
Eyewitness account from Capt Elliott of the Coffeyville company recalls a citywide panic before a battle. Natives and Chinese fled as stores closed, streets jammed, and barricades formed while soldiers restored order in under an hour. American calm and discipline ended the turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Capt. Elliott
Coffeyville Company
Kansas
Corp
Barter
Howe
Sront Bridge
Escalta
Kansas City Journal
French turmoil and a sharp view on Paris power
London Spectator notes that France lacks a strong institution and that power lies with the soldiers who may back a revolu tion in favor of a dynastic line. The piece warns civil power may never deliver and cites fragile leadership. The Los Angeles Times reports a striking modern remarriage in which a divorce follows a three week union ending with an insane asylum parole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Louie
Rome
London Spectator
Santa Barbara
Los Angeles Times
Sugar Beets in Arizona and Beekeeping in the Territory
A mix of readings reports sugar beet experiments in Salt River valley Arizona with yields of 12.85 tons per acre and 13.6 percent sugar, plus notes on planting in February and September. It also includes a humorous piece on lexicography, a bachelor’s reflections, and health notices about smallpox in Morenci and Lordsburg, with references to McKinley and a planned Pacific coast presidential tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Salt River Valley
Salt
Ismary
Salt River Eailey
Tucson
Moy
Moceaci
Morenci
Lordsburg
McKinley
Pacific Coast
Philippines
Pacific Ocean
United States
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Ancul Martin
Eve and
Bak
Phoenix
Gno. M. Brockway
Pesan
Peaidence
Bes Hcepital
Florence
GEO, Scott
Ustice
Aleyvile
Morat Pmesiolan
Seroron
CB + Michell & Go
Jorn Pldrinier
Freeman
Wal. C. Davis
Consolidated National Bank
Torson, Arizona
Tenney
Cashier
Pharmacy
Derey M. Brockway
Ah Lee's Restaurant
Malo Street
Elliott House
Casa Grande
Chas, W. Hardy
Florense
Generel Merchandise
Main and
12Th Streets
G. E. Anculo’s Meat Market
Matin Street
Antonio
Draler
General Merchandise
Cornorth and
Bailey Streets
Florence Hotel
L. K. Crais
Phginix
Cunisry
M. H.suxawax
M. W. Massincma
Consesfondintr
American Exchange National Bank
X.Y
Anglo-California Bank
San Francisco
Aim Exchange Sat’! Bank
Chicas
Firse Nasional Bank
Low A Bank of Shacranean
Cissia
Arizona Consolidated
Stage Ad Livery CO
Casa Graude
Sale Stables
Arizona National Bank
Baxnon M. Jacows
Puan
Dranant
Es Leita
H.a.luhrs
Jeffersun Streets
Cester- Domain
J.C. Keating
Lem Wing Chung
10Th and
Science and Industry
Tobacco City
Ory
Joe Muiation
Arigen
Tham de Arkans Royableas
Henry Senttes
Arigupa
Michigan
Detroit
Arizons
New York Times
Albany
Black
Hiven Anderson
Paifa
Evenor Ton
Uealge
William McKinley
Harnest
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