Iron products in strong demand despite failures
A Bradstreet's and Dun & Co review notes no league-wide improvement in general merchandise distribution. Weather and regional crop issues weigh on trade, but iron markets stay firm with strong steel and rail prices. Exports rise, money markets firm, and visible wheat stocks show shifts as the economy shows mixed signals.
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New York
Bradstreet's
Kentucky
Louisiana
Texas
Paris
London
Northwest
Bradstreet
Rocky Mountains
United States
Canada
Aus
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Cotton Commission
Liverpool
Kk. G. Dun & Co
Chicago
St. Louis
Paul
Milwaukee
Omaha
Kansas City
West Virginia Coke Makers Could Dodge Monongahela Tolls
A debate in a Second Avenue waveroom on toll abolition for the Monongahela river proposed moving Connellsville coke ovens to West Virginia to access Wheeling. The plan envisions two foot draft barges carrying coke, arguing state rights and possible federal law considerations, with remarks from R. B. Carnahan, Esq. and others.
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Monongahela Navigation Company
West
West Virginia
Monongahela
Navigation Company
R. B. Carnahan
Congress
Water well drilling method explained by Charles Weise
Charles Weise, driller for Allegheny wells, describes drilling to rock and sealing with a steel shoe and iron casing to prevent groundwater ingress. He notes four wells in the area, one with 70 feet of casing, and that it takes about five days to drill a well, asserting the water is sourced only from rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Parks
Charles Weise
Krs
Baby farm case appeals after fines for Quillian and daughter
Mrs Quillan the principal defendant fainted several times at Union depot and was absent in court. Alderman Porter fined both defendants in the baby farm case at $Decad. They will appeal to the court amid claims of misrepresentation and a signed document by 30 East ree residents supporting decency of the child care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Porter
Quillan
Union Depot
Lse
Metler, Jr
Eastree
Desa
Favorable Tuley ruling ends brick firm dispute
Judge Tuley was appointed to arbitrate between Purington Kimbell Co and their workers who struck over an eight hour day. The firm claimed a preexisting contract would keep workers at ten hours, while the ruling favored the strikers in key points. It is expected that strikers in Blue Island yards will resume work tomorrow.
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Carcaco
Tuley
Purington, Kimbell & Co
Blue Island
Ascape
Ronald
Blunt
Menzies
Mounted Rifles
Frefelock
Moens
More Exceptions Piled in Graff Bennett Co Case
The First National Bank of Pi Allegheny National Bank and Chess Cook Co filed further exceptions to the assignee's report in the Graff Bennett Co matter ex Judge Bailey. They reiterate prior grounds that the assignee misused lands, mortgaged properties, and failed to realize funds for creditors. The dispute centers on a claimed 000 in the transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graff, Bennett & Co
First National Bank of Pi
Allegheny National Bank
Chess, Cook & Co
Bailey
Pitin
Searadiants
MISS TORLEY'S SUCCESSOR FOR PUBLIC COOKING SCHOOL
Two candidates for cooking teacher at the Grant Street Public Cooking School have been named. Miss Alice B. Campbell of Toledo Ohio and Miss Mary S. Young of Shelbyville Indiana compete for the instructor post. Appointment will be made within two weeks.
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Alice B. Campbell
Toledo, O
Mary 8. Young
Shelbyville
Ind
Grant Street
Magnetic Man Appears In Tomorrow's Dear Wor
A magnetic man feature headline previews the upcoming Dear World section. The article teases a profile of a figure known for charisma and public influence, outlining intriguing aspects of his life and the anticipation surrounding his appearance.
Copper Rumors Of Riches In Robinson Township
A long column argues copper exists in Robinson township near Gibson Station and Hall’s Run. It recounts past samplings, a nugget once mistaken for gold, and notes copper's growing role with electricity. It links local geology to historic copper lore and wild conjecture about buried riches.
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Job
Tubal Cain
Shafer
Gibson Station
Robinson Township
James McFadden
Squire Ferree
Louis Baelz
Adam Gibson
Seaton
Seaton House
Pittsburg
Robinson
Montour Run
Land of the Sun
Ewing's
Als
Imperial Coal Company
Lake Superior
New York
J. C. Young
Mr. Young
Hall's Run
Adventurous Alaska Correspondent Recovers From Glacier Bay Ordeal
Omana Nes August 2 The Bes prints a letter from Minor W Bruce the Alaska correspondent detailing a three day loss on a glacier. He was rescued by Indians in exhausted condition and witnessed a mirage called The Eilent first discovered by Prof Willoughby. Bruce plans another Glacier Bay trip with Willoughby and scientific gear.
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Omana
Nes
Bes
Minor W. Bruce
Alaska
Glacier Bay
Eilent ,Re
Prof
Wiloughby
Bruce
Willoughby
Old Sherry and Port for Sale by G. W. Schmidt
Alcohols listed include Old Sherry full quarts and Tokay fall quarts. Address for sale is Nos. 95 and 9 Fifth Avenue. Sale notice appears in a local ad listing likely from a period newspaper.
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G. W. Schmidt
Fifth Avenue
Corners Endanger American Grain Trade says Way
A State Department report from Charlton H Way United States Consul General to St. Petersburg details how Russian cereals rose in export over the past two years due to vast Black Sea crops a depreciating ruble and American cornering schemes. He argues Russian supply and cheap labor will outpace US markets and that artificial prices in Chicago and New York undermine wealth gains.
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Wasuiotoy
State Department
Charlton H. Way
United States
St. Petersburg
Russia
Blackea
Europe
Way
Poland
Kansas
Dakota
Chicago
New York
America
Select Council to Act on Electric Line Bill 474
A special meeting called by President Ford will consider Bill No. 474, a supplementary ordinance granting Pittsburg Oakland East Liberty Passenger Railway Co. rights to erect poles and wires for electric motive power. The route is altered to a double track on Atwood Street and a single track via Sy Street, Ward Street, Frazier Street, Boquet, Atwood and Bates streets, with Chief Bigelow supervising poles and wires.
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Select Council
Ford
Common Council
Pittsburg
Oakland East Liberty
Coenen
Atwood Street
Fifth Avenue
Bates Street
Sy Street
Ward Street
Frazier Street
Boquet
Atwood and
Bates Streets
Chief Bigelow
Lavelle Club Faces Court Fight in city’s social circles
In Curoaco on August 2 the Lavelle Club, a wealthy members’ group, faced internal strife split into two factions. Legal action followed as the group sought a court settlement over finances with claims of unpaid cigars and musical services amounting to about $500. A judgment confessed against the club’s current officers was reported amid disputes over votes and a bid to freeze out opposing leadership.
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Curoaco
Lavelle Club
Aoe
William F
Dy Bales
Garden City Billiard Company
Scieneentee Williams
Four Burglars Captured After Desperate Chicago Fight
Chicago police nabbed a gang of eight burglars from St. Louis after a hard fight. The group included John Peyton alias Slug, James Burns alias Siinney Ryan, John Reardon alias Muchs, John Rodney, John Connelly, and James Mitchell alias Mulligan. They were photographed at Central station. jewelry and St. Louis pawn tickets were found. Rodney previously served in prison and was said to have shot a man in Texas.
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Chicago
John
Slug Peyton
James Burns
Siinney Ryan
John Reardon
Muchs
John P. Rodney
John Connelly
James Mitchell
Mulligan
St. Louis
Briggs Novelty Company forms to manufacture puzzles
A puzzle making corporation filed articles for a limited partnership association named Briggs Novelty Company in the Recorder's office. Managers listed include George E. Briggs as chairman W B Sueattagen Locomer H Stevenson as secretary and others. Capital set at $10,000.
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Briggs Novelty Company
Recorder's
Briggs’ Magic Nine Puzaie
George E. Briggs
W. B
Stealing Tools and Dynamite Bail Granted in Allegheny
Larry O'Toole appeared before Alderman Rupp of the Eleventh ward in Allegheny yesterday on alleged theft charges involving tools and 20 sticks of dynamite from contractor W. E. Howler of Woods' Run.
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Larry O'Toole
Alderman Rupp
Allegheny
W. E. Howler
Woods’ Run
Daily agency schedule pieces recorded in terse notes
The excerpt notes a sequence of city departments and workers with days of activity across the week, including wharf employees, firemen, sewer and water bureaus, and police. It preserves a snapshot of municipal staffing and shifts from a historical period.
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Bureau of Health
Department of Charities
Bureau of Ta and Sewers
Police
Bureau of Water
Picnic goods demand boosts local bread and crackers sales
The article notes soaring demand for picnic staples including Marin’s crackers and superiorger snaps, with mentions of Una floor-finest spring ot and Golden Wedding bread brands. Ivory gem o ail family flours is also cited as a top product, reflecting strong consumer interest in bakery items.
Iron City Beer Declared Pure and Wholesome by Judges
Competent judges pronounce Iron City Beer unexcelled for purity Lenin flavor and wholesomeness Take no other Available at all first class barns or direct from the makers Frauenheim and Villace Telephone 1146
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Lenin
Frauenheim & Villace
Captain Blunt Enlists and Rides to Cape Town Barracks
In August 1850 at Cape Town, Ronald Mervyn Blunt, a former infantry officer, lands, buys a strong horse, and enlists with the Cape Mounted Rifles. He passes attestation, settles in with his troop, and quickly proves his drill, riding prowess, and leadership as he adapts to mounted service amid frontier tensions.
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Cape Town
Cape Mounted Rifles
England
Harry Blust
Port Elizabeth
Ronald Mervyn
Ronald
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