Gas Works Patent Promise Cheaper Coal Gas Production
Advertisement from William Smith offering National Gas Works plans for towns of 2000 to 3000 inhabitants claiming gas from crude oil can be produced at less cost and with better quality than coal gas. Also notes for commissions, estimates, and references to gas court or city where works operate.
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Carnist
Conespondente
Willtam Smith
National Gas Works
Pattsbuns
Gas Courtoat
Cit
Tideois
Telegraphic News Briefs From July 16 17
Reports from Washington Leavenworth Chicago Galveston and San Francisco cover weather, Associated Press meetings, a cabinet makers strike, an Indian raid near Fort Davis resulting in one herder killed, horses stolen, a pursuit by civilians and troops, and a 300000 mortgage by the Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company to Farmers & Trust Company for line expansion.
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Galveston
Tex
Fort Davis
Deutchavea Ranch
Don Jose
Oregon Railroadn
San Francisco
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company
The
Farmers & Trust Company
New York
Finish of six days walking match in San Francisco
Over 16,000 people gathered at the Davilion on July 16 to witness the final of a six days walking contest. Edwards won the first prize of 1000 dollars with 371 miles, McIntyre took 730 dollars for 34 miles, and Bowman earned third money with 350 miles.
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San Francisco
Davilion
Edwards
McIntyre
Bowman
Burning Mine Threatens Centralia Works
Centralia Pennsylvania July 1. The Provost coal mine fire rages with poor prospects of being stopped. Flames advance toward the Continental and Hazel Dell mines, only 30 feet of coal separate the workings. Loss estimated at 200000 dollars. Several engines and breakers destroyed, with buildings except stables. A carload of miners narrowly escaped with warnings from two boys.
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Centralia
Hanlan arrives in Toronto amid cheers and civic welcome
Personal notes tell of Henry Hanlan arriving by steamer Chicara from Niagara to Toronto at six last evening. A flotilla of steamers and boats met him, crowds lined the route, and he acknowledged the cheers. He visited the Zoological Garden where Mayor Regatie spoke for citizens, and Hanlan gave a brief reply. New York dispatch notes Sherman’s arrival and departure for New Hampshire. Denver rail situation shows Rio Grande turnover to Santa Fe and bondholder trustee actions amid lease disputes.
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Toronto
Hanlan
D. Ward
James Beastey
Br. E. Shaw
Niagara
Zoological Garden
Regatie
New York
Sherman
New Hampshire
Haltett
Evangelical Lutheran Synodical Conference Meets in Columbus
The Evan gelical Lutheran Synodical Conference of North America met in Columbus on July 10. It unites the English Conference of Missouri and the Synods of Illinois Minnesota Ohio Wisconsin along with the Norwegian Synod. Officers chosen include President Prof Sechan Columbus Vice President Prof Larsson Washington secretary Prof Frank Columbus chaplain Hey Grabener St Charles Mo. The body comprises about 1 000 ministers in the United States and Canada with about 10 delegates present. The six day session will mix theological discussions in the mornings with business in the afternoons.
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Rutheran Synod
Columbus
Evangelical Lutheran Synodical Conference
North America
Missouri
Ilinois
Minnesota
Ohio
Wisconsin
Sechan
Larsson
Washington
Neb
Frank
Hey. Grabener
St. Charles
United States
Canada
Buford Trial Highlights Insanity Defense Witness
In Qwenton Kentucky on July 16 witnesses for the defense included Mrs. Annie Wallace, who recounts a letter Buford wrote before the murder and supports an insanity defense. After four more testimonies, the defense rest with plans to call additional witnesses expected tomorrow.
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Qwenton
Annie Wallace
Buford
Fixing Rates to Texas by St Louis Lines
The general passenger agents of lines serving Texas markets agreed today to start tomorrow a policy preventing sale of tickets from St Louis to any Texas point at less than regular tariff rates. They also barred rebates or commissions on passenger business.
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Texas- St. Louis
Beas
Texas
St. Louis
Mystery of Jennie Clark death solved arrests made
New York July 16 mystery surrounding Jennie P Clark death ends as arrests are made in Lynn. Mme Goodrich a physician 21 La Grange Street and Dr Kimball of the same house are named in the case with Adams of Highland and two Somerville women as witnesses. The affair centers on an alleged abortion and the disposal of Jennie Clark's body with Kimball assisting in packaging and later dumping the remains at Fox Hill bridge. Indictments likely after next grand jury session.
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New York
Jennie P. Clark
Lynn
Mme. C. (. Goodrich
Lagrange Street
Dr. Kimball
Mr. Adams
Highland
Jennie
Sommersville
Jennie Clark
Smith
Sommeville
Somersville
Clark
Mme. Goodrich
Perjarmet
Boston
Fox Hill Bridge
Sanger’s
James L. Simons
Australia New Zealand News Briefs From 1860s Report
Australia New Zealand items note the City of Sydney steamer bringing British mails to Sidney via Honolulu. An Assembly plan for railway extension aims to steer wool trade away from Melbourne and Adelaide. A bill to curb foreign criminals targets New Caledonia. A Catholic meeting plans address for Cardinal Newman. Sidney has new silver coinage. Maories seen as less aggressive. hope for fewer hostilities. Sir William Fitzherbert resigns the Speakership and takes the same role in the Legislative Council.
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San Francisco
Buly
Sydney
Sidney
Honolulu
Melbourne
Adelaide
New Caledonia
Cardinal Newman
Sidney Aint
Wm. Fitzherbert
House of Representatives
Legislative Council
Storms Ravage Boston Harbor and City Dwellers Damaged
A severe thunderstorm swept Boston on July 16 causing extensive property damage and several accidents. Six people perished on the schooner Myrtle of Charleston when it capsized off Bird Island. Reports say windows shattered, trees uprooted, and inch deep water in streets. One man killed by a falling chimney amid widespread ruin.
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Boston
Bird Island
Thomas Danham
Margaret Danham
Thomas
Mary N. Nunehall
Susan Danham
Lizzie Dunham
Arthne Ryan
The Weather in St Louis on July 16
The temperature reached 98 degrees by mid afternoon with 47 at noon. Four sunstroke cases were treated at the Dispensary and four more in the southern suburbs. Three deaths were recorded by the mortality clerk. Free ice distribution to the deserving poor began today. A river excursion for sick children, under the Presh Air Mission, is planned for Saturday.
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St. Louis
Presh Air Mission
Trial of Mrs Hall's Warrior in New York
Mr Rollins opened the case for Chastine Cox and, after his address, Dr Hall was called to testify. At its close S N Chittenden was sworn, followed by NeRie West, a colored chambermaid at the Hall mansion, and Nancy Frances, the bookkeeper. Their testimony largely aligns with prior reports.
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Hall
New York
Rollins
Chastine Cox
Dp. Hall
S. N. Chittenden
NeRie West
Hall Mansion
Nancy Frances
Held to Bail in Rape Case for Dr Porter of Lemars
Sioux City July 16 Dr W D Porter of Lemars who has been under examination for a week on the charge of drugging and raping Miss Ottway Young was yesterday held to bail in the sum of 3000.
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Memphis
Tenn
Little Rock
Mississippi Central
Ray
Henning
Sioux City
W. DB. Porter
Lemars
Mias Ottway Young
The Markets in St Louis Day Markets Report
St Louis markets show wheat, corn, and rye trading dull with lower or irregular movement. Prices listed include wheat No 2 red cash 68 4, July 96 45, August 64 0, and pork, bacon, and lard figures for provisions. whiskey steady at 1.05.
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St. Louis
Bacon
St Louis Stock Market and Grain Report July 16
Cattle and hog prices steady to weak in St Louis market with heavy shipping steers 4.70 to 4.00 per cwt and common grain bids. Wheat and corn trends mixed with winter wheat 5.00 to 5.25, No spring 0.98 bid cash, corn dull and lower. Receipts heavy across cattle and hogs, sheep market firmer with no current receipts or shipments.
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St. Ours
Cade
Carcaag
New York
St. Lovin
Kansas City Produce Market Report Summary
Kansas City market notes July 16 show wheat receipts 12,387 bushels, shipments 68,049, in storage 120,077. No. 2 red winter wheat weak. mixed and white varieties range. Provisions quotes include butter and lard. cattle prices include native stockers, cows around $2.00 to $3.00, Texan wintered cows $2.15. Receipts and shipments figures vary. sheep market quiet with limited data.
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Kanaan City
Kansas
Tate
Ket
Lord Bualfbresd
Avenariage
New York Produce Market Prices Quick Read
New York market summary shows mixed pricing across grains and produce. Wheat prices are steady to slightly higher with white wheat and spring varieties noted. Barley and oats show modest shifts. livestock items and wool prices appear relatively stable.
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Tennessee Street
bin. Woolte
Warne
Joe
Kaas
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Pittsburg, PA
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Childcet
Leadville
J. F. Hedges
Pope's High School
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Magee
Nellie Move
Lecomptat
William Leamer
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Cal
Forney
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White
J. G. Moller
Mr. Moller
George N. Propper
Gid. BR. Propper
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Col
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San Juan Mining Company
GQ. N. Propper
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Jackson
Iiniications
Mississippi
Associated Press
Leavenworth, Kas
Kansas and Missouri
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Chicago
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Mary A. Bradley
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Congress
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Republican Party
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State Central Committee
Catherine Thompson
Markham
Cedar Rapids
Isaac Lusk
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Prohibition
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London
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House of
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Lancashire
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Jackson, Gill & Co
Middlesborough
EAC
Australia
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Horton
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Jerome Hunapart
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Senate
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Clase
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At. Lous Produce Market
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Opie
Magazin
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Michigan
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Gost Cattin
Vermont
ST. Louis Stock Market
STOC
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Lot
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A.P. Dickey
Racine, Wis
Pam
Elie Kitaby
Ali
Cal Army
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Conngenoss
Canadas
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Evwork Paws
Jsumis
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