Early Anthracite Use in Philadelphia A Historical Note
The blocky coal known as anthracite was once dismissed as useless for fuel except by blacksmiths. In 1803 two boatloads reached Philadelphia but sold poorly. Authorities tried steam engine tests, leads to distribution as gravel, stoppages at Mauch Chunk, and renewed mining in 1813. Stoves and fires were showcased to entice adoption and even bribery occurred to spread use.
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Mauch Chunk
Peau
Philadelphia
Tatsfai
Delaware
Eastern embassy wives in Washington noted for dress and manners
The Chinese minister’s wife Mme Tsui appears in Mongolian satin and gold embroidery, with a child and domestics, while Mme Tateno of Japan attends society events in Paris gowns. Mme Ye of Korea meets in English, and all three families contrast customs and freedom with American society.
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Nere
Washington
Star-Sayings
Mme Tsui
Mme. Tsui
Givo
Wang
China
America
Mme. Tateno
Paris
Tateno
Japan
Worth
Felix
Osaka
Mme
England
Boston
San Francisco
Washinton
Saito
Mae. Ye
Corean Charre D'Affaires
Anling
Mmé. Ye
Tal
A Tricx That Failed
A Washington Star report recounts a 1555 incident at the Government Printing Office where Democratic officials faced a staged theft attempt to obtain confidential proofs. An intruder delivered a package and a rival observer tried to exploit the security lapse, highlighting tensions between journalism and government publishing.
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Milateil
Congress
Printing Office
Ting
Uni
Essor
Ngton Star
London restaurants offer self service tea tatse varied
In a London restaurant scene customers choose their own tea from a Licht affixed table device with compartments and a silver kettle. The piece notes lukewarm beverages and contrasts with Parisian café culture, mentioning evolving tea service in eateries.
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London
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United States
Boston Courier
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Troy Press
Somervile Journal
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Lanny
Watts
Watkins
Lan
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Detroit
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