Coke Ovens Operating in Record Numbers in 1905 Era
United States coke production in 1905 reached record levels with 32.66 million short tons, up from 32.23 million in 1904. The value rose sharply due to a surge in pig iron demand, lifting average price per ton from 1.95 to 2.25 dollars. Owings of ovens increased to 87,584 across 519 establishments, with 3,158 by product ovens making 2,462,048 tons of coke.
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Coke production by state shows gains and losses across the nation
The report highlights 1946 coke output by state led by Pennsylvania with 29,5730 short tons and West Virginia at 3,40,692 short tons. Alabama rises to 234,219 short tons and Virginian districts drive growth, while four states Georgia Kansas Missouri and Montana report declines. In Connelsville district output climbs to 1 743.97 short tons with value up to 322 915 561 and price per ton rising. Richmond Indiana hosts a Bell Telephone and Richmond Home Telephone dispute prompting new plant investments.
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Manager McKinley to resign Dayton baseball post
Central league headquarters in South Bend reports Manager McKinley will resign from the Dayton team in August to enter business in Pennsylvania. Rich ardson of South Bend is slated to succeed him. Jack Boyle quits baseball and will not take Wheeling’s job.
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World’s Richest Woman Mrs Russell Sage
Mrs Saar is expected to inherit the bulk of her husband’s fortune, potentially making her the richest woman in the world. She has supported philanthropic efforts and assisted Helen Gauld in charitable works, though she avoids notoriety and prefers home life and aiding the needy.
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Firing Line Reports On Probable Pitching and Umpire Lineup
Kellum is slated to pitch the upcoming game with Toteda while Pistt Demont sits on the bench. Mud Hens in Minneapolis rumor mill mentions trades involving Fox and Demont. Carr and Perry Werden referenced with oldtimer Miller as a favored umpire alongside Sullivan in Toledo games. Atherton away after his father’s death, Himes added to squad. Mathewson in good form, Pirates shutout prospects discussed. other NL results noted with Cleveland and St Louis performances.
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Port Olongapo coaling base built to support battleships
Special to the Sam Washington reports rapid coaling of warships at Port Olongapo in Subig Bay Philippines. The new naval station will include drydock facilities, eight bay roads, extensive shops, quarters for crew, and a fortified harbor. Concrete wharves and massive iron structures will enable bulk coal handling for the fleet with minimal manual labor.
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Naval coaling station at longapo described in detail
The article outlines the planned naval station at Olongapo east of Suez with a dry dock Dewey and a major coal plant. It details storage sheds 450 by 180 feet, elevated bunkers, gravity coal flow, belts and cranes, electric operation, and a smart fire alarm system. Eight large buildings, two machine shops, a blacksmith shop, carpenter shop, and a foundry are listed along with repairing piers 600 feet long.
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Recreation plans outlined for Wasenall tennis and Bowey area
Fragmentary OCR describes a recreation ground near the Bowey anchorage with plans for Wasenall tennis and other activities. Details are unclear, but the note mentions a near shore location and a focus on developing leisure space.
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Wealthiest Osage Tribe Richest in the World
Osage Indians in eastern Oklahoma hold vast wealth from oil and gas, grazing leases, and land. Government trusts their income, totaling millions, with annual distributions for education and services. The Osage reserve spans about 1.41 million acres, yielding high per capita wealth despite changing times and white settlement pressures.
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Life and housing in a Pawhuska Osage village
The article describes modest homes with few rooms and shared spaces. It notes sewing by women, limited access to machines, and daily use of space for storage and partitions. It mentions hospitality for distant guests, roundhouse dances, Osage built roundhouse, and gambling as a tribal vice with some impact from whisky.
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Mathewson Holds Pirates In A Pinch At Exposition Park
Special to the Sun Pittsburg Pa July crowd at Exposition Park packed to see Matt Mathewson pitch for the Giants. He allowed few hits and escaped threats with men on base as the Pirates repeatedly threatened but could not score. The sensational support from Pittsburg fans failed to translate into a win as Mathewson shut down the home club with timely pitching.
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