Evolution of Electrical Art and Industry History
A historical survey traces early electrical work from 1800 to 1905, noting pivotal advances. It cites Morse telegraphy 1832 35, Appleton Wisconsin power station 1862, Bell's telephone 1876, Edison lamp 1879 81, and rapid growth into a global industry. It highlights dynamo traction, streetcars in Richmond, Va, and vast output in 1905 with major production by New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse
Thomas Davenport
Edison Electric
Appleton
Wis
Bell
Thomson-Houston
General Electric Company
Thomas A. Edison
Sprague
Richmond
E.s
New York
Athels
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New Jersey
Contrust
Illinois
Indiana
Merwe Yorke
Errs
Etelephone Agaterar
Whee Ge Crew Bolle
Ewe
Rene
Telephonic apparatus and graph devices advance in industry
A fragmented report discusses telephonic apparatus and graph devices in Ingelud, noting a fireless apparatus valued at about 114 dollars. It asserts difficulty predicting future heights of this great but young industry as ongoing adaptations of electricity expand for commercial and domestic use with new developments appearing nearly daily.
Hotel arrivals list guests from many cities
A long hotel arrivals page lists guests at Hotel J George and Hotel Pentleton including Ethelyn Benson Sidney Town Thomas Wheatley Spokane George D French Chicago W H Cramer Twin Falls C F Gibson Baker City R R Johnson Echo J H M Gee Chicago Roy McDaniel Baker City Frank Hoffman Seattle and many others from Portland Seattle Spokane Walla Walla San Francisco New York and other places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. George
Ethelyn Benson
Sidney Town
Thomas Wheatley
Spokane
George D. French
Chicago
W. H. Cramer
Twin Falls
C. F. Gibson
Baker City
R. R Johnson
Echo
J. HM. McGee
Roy McDaniel
Frank Hoffman
Seattle
L. E. Kellogg
Portland
C. M. Hollingsworth
Martin and Wife
Walla Walla
J. A. Allison
George McGilvery
la Grande
R. 8
Skuse and Family
Kansans City
Voices From The Sea Common Phrases Originated Aboard Ships
A compact origin tale of everyday sayings traced to naval life. It notes phrases like shoving in this ear, first rate, calling under false colors, thrown overboard, skyscrapers, close quarters, high and dry, aboveboard, derelict, and full speed ahead, tying them to wooden ships and bulwark protections.
Dead Sea Bathing Described as Harsh Trial by Clergyman
A clergyman recounts Dead Sea bathing as brutal and painful. He notes losing footing, scraping shins on jagged stones, eyes and skin burning from brine and bitumen, and a dangerous eruption known as the dermatitis. The remedy is a swift return to the river Jordan for a second plunge to wash away salt.
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Dead Sea
Jordan
New York Tribune
A Quarrel Over a Silk Dress and Dinner
In a domestic dispute, Banks vetoes buying a silk dress to match the De Motneys next door citing funds and extravagance. His wife grows angrier as he tries to smooth things with a conciliatory dinner plan, claiming an aching head. The day ends with renewed tension and a noisy, strained meal.
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de Moneys
Banks
National Life Underwriters convention opens in Toronto
More than 200 life insurance men from the United States and Canada gathered in Toronto Ontario for the 18th annual convention of the National Association of Life Underwriters. The opening sessions focus on underwriting topics and related discussions through Thursday and Friday.
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Thfe
Toronto
Ont
Tneurance
United States
Canada
National Association of Life Underwriters
Life
The Steady Grind Of A Sixteenth Century Law Student
An English observer recounts a Toulouse law student's day in the sixteenth century. The routine begins at four in bed, prayers, six o clock lectures, a half hour notes compare, dinner, then Greek or Latin readings. Evenings include music and walks between meals and study blocks.
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Henri de Measmen
Toulouse
Sophocles
Aristophanes
Eluripides
Demosthenes
Cicero
Virgil
Horace
Skill of the Ancients19th Century Reflection on Old Mastery
An architect laments modern decline in craftsmanship citing steel blades that outlast modern steel ink fading over time dyes in antique rugs and Egyptian fabrics remaining vibrant while ancient mortar and cement outlast contemporary methods. He warns the time may come when we cannot do anything well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Press
Wellington Encounters Insane Visitor Who Claims to Kill Him
The Duke of Wellington faced a stranger who entered unannounced claiming to be Apollyon sent to kill him. The duke, calm and composed, asked if the deed was to occur tonight. The man replied no and departed, later being placed back in the lunatic asylum.
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Duke of Wellington
Apollyon
Beethovens Early Life and Adversity
The article notes Ludwig van Beethovens birth in Bonn and describes his fathers drinking, the boys being cared for at home after drinking bouts, and Beethovens response. It credits these hardships with forging his iron character and resilience under burden.
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Beethoven
Bonn
The Influence of Books and Moral Improvement
A fragmentary quotation discusses how reading shapes knowledge and virtue. It asserts that scientific works increase understanding even without deliberate effort, while moral and religious writings gradually elevate a reader, suggesting ideas plant or awaken when the mind is ready, as attributed to Samuel Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mens
Samuel Johnson
Spices Above Gold In Some Global Regions
An explorer notes spices command high value in parts of the world where spices sustain health and happiness. He recalls arctic sailors craving pepper cinnamon nutmeg and ginger, with fights over scant supplies more fierce than those for money.
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Arctic
Conversation in 4 police court record
The President notes the defendant shows thirty seven prior convictions. The prisoner replies that no man is perfect, a line cited from the London Globe.
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London Globe
Mining Disaster in China Reports 125 Dead
Dispatches report a terrible mining disaster in China with 125 deaths. The incident underscores dangers in mining operations and the human toll of industrial accidents abroad. Further details on location and response are awaited.
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Dispatches
China
Fourteen-Event General News Roundup From Early 20th Century
Reports cover Morocco sultan tensions with France, drownings of Hazel Riley and Frank McIlivray, arrests for gambling in Lewiston, Moors attack on Casa Blanca front, a Keystone train wreck near Cedar Rapids injuring a dozen, Cullinan diamond purchase plan for King Edward, the Island of Layson denial, Jamestown expo access plans, Shanghai revolutionary growth, Portland crisis counts, Umatilla ascension deaths, Yakima county license petition refusals, and local remonstrances from Zilinh Sunnyside Grandview.
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Frank Mcc Ilivray
Lytton
Vancouver
B.C
Lewiston
Jamon Pratt
John Pratt
Wm. Russell
Casa Blanca
Passeenger
Chicago, Milwaaukee & &J. Bi. Paul
Keystone
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Pretoria
Transvaal
Cullinan
Barr
Treasury Cortelyyou
Shanghai
Endorsed by the Country Doctor's New Discovery Ad
Otfe o county hailed a popular remedy in Otwerp Journal endorsement by Wm. M. Diets editor and publisher Gilberteville New York. The ad touts Dr King's New Discovery as an infallible cough and cold cure and lung throat medicine. Tallman & Co. drug store guarantees satisfaction. Price 60 cents and 1 dollar. Trial bottle offered free.
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Otfeo County
Wm. M. Diets
Ortwerp Journal
Gilberteville
Dr. King
Tallman & Co
Spokane Dam Lacks Fish Ladder Triggering Prosecution
Spokane has built a dam across the Spokane river for its water plant without a fish ladder. State law criminalizes such neglect, and game authorities plan to prosecute. Other cities with water works may face similar charges.
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Spokane
Mi-o-na promised to ease indigestion and nerve strain
An old advertisement touts Mi-o-na stomach tablets as a remedy for indigestion headaches backaches and nervousness. It claims the tablet strengthens digestion and nerve power and offers a guarantee with every 500 bor of Mi-o-na through Tallman & Co.
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Algoatiog
Tallman & Co
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Electical Art
Wisconsin
Henry Giles
General News
Morocco
France
Mill Creek
Santa Cruz
Hazel Riley
Joe Munroe
Henson-Perrin
Aubury
California
Finley
Polson
Yakima County
Wm. J. Goi
Ogden
Utah
Umatilin
Yakima ‘Country
Wash
Oranger
J. P. Wilfong
Zilinh
Sunnyside
Grandview
Pendleton
Oregon
Northern Pacific
W. Adams
Pentleton
Northern Pacific Railway
A. B. Charlton
Ass't
Ore
Gas Stok
Northwestern
Matlock Building
Byers
Pendleton Roller Mills
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