Persia Yielding to Russian Expansion in Asia
John Kimberly Mumford argues Russia uses a peaceful method to extend influence across Persia and Caucasia, contrasting British policy and noting Moscow’s strategic railway and port moves toward Calcutta and Bombay as ships are built to project power. A separate note describes John Garberick’s horse powered water pump experiment and the animal’s adaptation to the chain pump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kimberly Mumford
Russia
Asia
Persia
Mr. Mumford
England
Mumford
Henry Drummond Wolfe
Great Britain
Teheran
Gulf Ports
Paul I
Moscow
Caucasia
Transcaucasia
Caspian
Manchuria
Tran
Ife
Port Arthur
Bushire
Bender Abbas
Calcutta
Bombay
Coal Vein Found Under Butler Land
About 300 acres in the center of Butler lie atop a coal vein three feet thick. The discovery of the coal seam was made on the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Population figures and social stats from 19th century data
A compilation of numerical facts: Italian towns population, London periodicals, Indian port cities population, convict sentences, widowers and widows ratios, food quantities, butter and tea prices, Crimean War hospital admissions, prices of German soldiers, barrel measures, and Jewish populations in Austria-Hungary, the United States, and Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Scotland
Ireland
Calcutta
Bombay
Madras
England
United States
Hesse
Anspach
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Notable Quips and Anecdotes From Court and Stage
Recurring jests and stories from history reveal court etiquette and wit. The piece recalls Charles V’s precedence ruling for two ladies, Henry Byron’s play metaphor, Jeremiah Mason’s laconic study advice, and John Lawrence Toole’s supper grace prank with 80 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles V
Solomon
Henry J. Byron
Jeremiah Mason
New Hampshire
Mason
John Lawrence Toole
Grace
Toole
Men of Means in Gilded Age Society
A portrait of wealth and influence highlighting Sir Thomas Lipton, J and K Harriman, and Wall Street figures like J Pierpont Morgan and George J Gould. It recalls schooling of Andrew J Freese’s students including John D Rockefeller and Mark Hanna, noting Hanna’s temper and a political boss’s wary stance toward money power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Lipton
J&. K. Harriman
Alaska
Wall Street
J. Pierpont Morgan
J. R. Keene
J. J. Hill
J. Stillman
J. Schiff
J. H. Moore
J. W. Gates
J. Loeb
George J. Gould
Andrew J. Freese
Cleveland
John D. Rockefeller
Mark
Hanna
John
Notable U S Figures and Govs Linked by Family Ties
The piece highlights connections among prominent figures: the daughter and son of Illinois Senator Mason as his law partners. Alexander Hogg, brother of Texas ex-Gov. Hogg, noted for a lighter frame yet strong resemblance. A A Adee, Second Assistant Secretary of State, esteemed for diplomacy and drafting most foreign state papers. and George C. Smith, a Washington geologist tracking the U S Canada boundary, born in Skowhegan Maine and Colby College graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
Illinois
Alexander Hogg
Hogg
Texas
A. A. Adee
George C. Smith
Washington
Skowhegan
Colby College
Ships that Sail the Seal and British Maritime Rules
The article notes 3 767 ships calling at Malta with 3 825 British. England India voyage fastest at 144 knots. timber loads barred to British ports from Oct 31 to Apr 16. yearly British port traffic 334 000 vessels totaling 56 9 million tons in and 298 000 clears. sea casting weights weigh 7 14 pounds with a tallow sample hole.
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Malta
England
India
Workmen Uncover Feature While Excavating Main Street Cellar
Workers digging a cellar for a large business block on Main Street uncovered a feature about 12 feet below the surface. The discovery occurred during initial excavation by crews at the town center site.
Black Figured Mohairs and Brocades On Sale
On sale today at 35 cents a yard are black figured mohairs with Sicilian brillantine and granite grounds in striped and figured designs. Light weight and dust shedding ideal for warm weather skirts. Also Black brocades 88 inch at 16 cents per yard.
Pittsburg Conservatory Recitals Open Week of June 17
The Pittsburg Conservatory of Music holds daily recitals starting Monday June 17 in the conservatory hall on Fourth Avenue with Miss Sue McConahy performing Thursday afternoon and Miss Kate W Kurtz Friday afternoon.
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Pittsburg Conservatory of Music
Conservatory Hall
Fourth Avenue
Sue McConahy
Kate W. Kurtz
Local Figures Share Weekend Trips and Visits
Miss Mary McClaren of Washington street spent Sunday at Beaver Falls. Mrs. Charles McCready of Greenwood avenue has gone to Troy Kansas to visit her mother for several months. George K. Welsh of Wallace avenue is home from Kansas City, with T. F. Morehead and Mrs. E. B. Leavy. Mrs. A. Kelly and son Tod of New Wilmington called on friends in the city Monday, then left for Youngstown to visit for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basket Club
Samuel Foltz
Wallace Avenue
Charles Greer
C. P. Taggart
T. F. Moorehead
E. &. Seavy
Mary McClaren
Washington Street
Beaver Falls
Charles McCready
Greenwood Avenue
Troy
Kansas
George K. Welsh
Kansas City
T. F. Morehead
E. B. Leavy
A. Kelly
Tod
New Wilmington
Youngstown
Supply price changes for Leeds Plates and chemicals
The notice lists price changes for supplies. Leeds Plates show 4x5 at 4714 cents per dozen and 5x7 at 80 cents per dozen. Peddingham Chemicals are at 12c, Dark Room Lamps at We, Tiron at de per pound, with other supplies at proportionately low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leeds
Peddingham Chemicals
Wonderful recovery with Electric Bitters claim
Mrs S Tease of Lawrence Kansas says she could not leave bed for seven years due to kidney and liver trouble and nervous prostration yet three bottles of Electric Bitters let her walk again in three months. She notes headaches backache sleeplessness and dizziness improved as a priceless blessing. Only 50c at druggists with guaranteed satisfaction.
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S. Tease
Lawrence
Kan
Didn’t Marry For Money Ends With Health Restored
A Boston man who married a sickly rich young woman is happy now after using Dr King’s New Life Pills. The medicine is advertised as infallible for jaundice biliousness malaria fever and ague and all liver and stomach troubles. Gentle and effective at 25c at all druggists.
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Boston
Dr. King
Change of Firm Passes to Nancy Druschel
A. J. Druschel sells his store to wife Nancy H. Druschel who will take sole charge of the business and be responsible for all accounts. The transfer marks a complete ownership continuation under a single management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Druschel
Nancy H. Druschel
Dr King’s New Discovery Saves Child From Whooping Cough
Mia Haviland of Armonk New York writes that her daughter nearly died from whooping cough and bronchitis until Dr King’s New Discovery saved her life after other remedies failed. Her niece with advanced consumption also recovered. the medicine is praised as infallible for coughs and colds with bottles at $1.00 and trial bottles free.
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Mia
W. K. Haviland
Armonk
N. Y
Floor Paint Costs Move a Quart Brightens and Lasts
The Lawrence County Tambes company offers floor paint priced per quart with a brighter finish and double the wear of cheaper options. Sold locally at 150tf.
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Lawrence County Tambes Company
Aprink hydrant water health claim noted
A fragment references hydrant water labeled as healthy, mentioning Aprink and Mink in a terse urban note. No clear event or larger context provided to confirm a story or outcome.
Silk Bargains at Three Clear Price Tiers
Groups of silks priced at three levels with notable values. Taffeta, Foulards, Crepe de Chine offered from 75c to 1.25 in bundles and singles. Special tag prices are 33c 45c and 58c for selected pieces.
Summer Hats In Bold Summer Millinery Spread
The millinery section showcases a large varied range of ready to wear summer hats including Leghorns and Cuban braid shapes with mousseline trims ribbons and flowers. Mid season knockabout hats are also featured.
Fresh Arrivals Women’s Wash Suits With Tailor Made Air
Fresh arrivals offer jaunty wash suits for women in a complete assortment. Sizes and prices range from 225 to 12 1 2 dollars, presenting a tailored, inimitable look.
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Limoges
Mather Bros
Jewelers
Washington St
Kennelly's
Boc
Rome
Navy
Pillsbury’s. Best
Kennelly’s
JF. P. Kennelly
Cash Grocer
Bell Phone
Cascade Park
New York
Yohe
Ball Park
Davidson
Optician
Chas. A. McCready
Fittsburg
John Garberick
Bucyrus, C
Garberick
Count DE Lamsdorff
Coal
MEANS
New Castle
Conservatory
Will
Walton
Second United Presbyterian Church
Oxford
Weil & Son
Charles T. Metzier
Devoe
Women’s Wash Suis
Brown & Hamilton
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