36 Inch Gas Main Proves Tight as Test Run Advances
The Philadelphia Company laid a 36 inch riveted steel gas main from the Murrysville district toward Pittsburg. The line has operated reliably since 34 and near Niblock since November, showing exceptional tightness. Local Pittsburgh firms supplied materials and labor, indicating substantial local investment.
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Philadelphia
Murrysville
Pittsburg
Niblock
Philadelphia Company
Fragmented humor from a column of puns and witticisms
A noisy collection of quips and jokes centered on editors printers and wordplay. Characters like Phaseahus and Andante appear in witty exchanges about gas meters offices and misprints. The item reads as a light satirical caption-style feature with fragmented dialogue.
Asbestos in Pipe Joint Diagram Explained
A historical illustration explains how asbestos rings seal bolted pipe joints. The text describes a solid ball and smaller asbestos pieces mixed with asphaltum, placed inside the pipe and compressed for a tight seal, with flanges and lead sealing noted.
Steel piping advances in flange and cap design
Technical notes describe steel flange and cap improvements for large mains, enabling better concealment of small pipelines. Observations cover expansion, contraction, and the challenges of joining 36 inch mains with earlier cast iron flanges, while noting ongoing experiments and the use of a 90 inch internal diameter example.
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Lee Seedeer
Sim
Line of lineal steel pipe costs Pittsburg firms millions
A rough estimate places the line at 850 per lineal foot, totaling thousands of dollars. The project is described as highly successful and is expected to extend to the Nevernon district at a cost near 1,000,000 dollars, viewed as a prudent investment likely benefiting Pittsburg manufacturers.
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Nevernon
Pittsburg
Cc. T. Dawson
Sermon Attacks Jefferson Davis as Soulless Traitor
Rev A M Hills of Allegheny denounces the Confederacy leader in a morning sermon calling Davis a soulless traitor. He contrasts Davis with biblical figures and quotes Times-Democrat praise, urging self-respect linked to allegiance to the Union and condemnation of slavery. Large audience heard the discourse.
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A. M. Hills
First Congregational Church
Allegheny
Gordon
Genotletun
Gellen
Guiezia
Lally
Chi
South
Webster
Times-Democrat
New Orleans
Jefferson Davis
Jeff Davis
West Point
United States
Congress
Pierce
Andersonville
Bel Preacher
David
Judas Iscariot
Benedict
Arnold
Vine Cliff Council 107 Anniversary Celebration Report
The Seventh Anniversary of Vine Cliff Council No 107 Jr U L A is to be celebrated with a reception at Hal a Mond. A committee will handle arrangements and music by a human ive committee. Officers named include Charles Reckhaw Nathan Byron Jr J Dietrich and N Company D Eighteenth Regiment. Captain W N Harvey states no debts or rents are owed by the company since his captaincy began, addressing prior financial issues.
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Vine Cliff Council No. 107
UL A. M
Hal
Charles 4
Nathan Byron, Jr
J. ¥. Dietrich
W. N. Harvey
Annual High School Entrance Exam Opens Next Friday
The annual preliminary examination for admission to the High School will begin next Friday and continue thereafter. The notice highlights the admissions process and schedules for applicants.
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Abo
Applejack scandal fuels Treasury clerks and reform talk
December dispatch details a Boston era episode at the Treasury with Judge Holladay resigning after allegedly sharing applejack with colleagues. The piece mocks officials, notes large salaries, and criticizes political appointees policing opium smuggling operations while calling for reform.
Counterfeiter Stein Convicted After Lengthy Trial
San Francisco dealer Gashie Stein, a wealthy Hebrew, was found guilty after a 23 day trial in a case noted as the longest counterfeit prosecution in U S history. Prosecutors charged bribery schemes aimed at jurors and a broad counterfeit operation with $5 gold pieces circulating widely in British America and China.
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Wasutxeron
Secret Service Bureau
Treasury Department
United States
Gashie Stein
San Francisco
Seeler
Stein
Fiera
Pennsylvania
British
America
China
Old Sleuths With Tongues Secret Service Raid Smugglers
Ex Chief Brooks of the Treasury Secret Service is assigned as a special agent and sent to San to lead a raid on smugglers. The report, filed by a staff correspondent from Washington, notes the appointment and mission details.
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Francisco
Treasury Department
Ama
Chius
the Treasury
Chisf
Thoroy
Uncle Gunn
Secret Service
Washington
Brooks
Bureau of the
The
Treasury
San
Totally Helpless Before Hood’s Sarsaparilla Cure
In 1885 I suffered severe rheumatism in legs and arms confining me to bed and draining my strength. After trying many remedies I found Hood’s Sarsaparilla gave relief after one bottle and four bottles restored my health and appetite, with continued gain in flesh. Ws. F. Taron, Emperium, Cameron Co, Penn.
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Hood
Ws. F. Taruon
Emperium
Cameron Co
Penn
Coroner's Inquest Finds Fault in Gas Disaster
The Braddock inquest into the Koelsch house explosion that killed a 4 year old boy concluded with a finding that five gas fittings were handled by George Walters a Koelsch relative who was not a licensed plumber The jury held Walters turned off and then turned on the gas after a coal fire was started and warned gas firms to enforce proper procedures The tragedy occurred on November 22 with the child dying December 6 and the Philadel Company urged to improve staff and practices.
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George Koelsoh
Braddock
Koelsch
George Walters
William J. Householder
Philadel Company
George Tera
The Burned Hotel and Recovery Efforts in Allegheny
The Monongahela House fate remains undecided with owners leaning toward keeping it as a hotel. Real estate loss is estimated at 25000 dollars. upholsterers to assess carpets and furniture have yet to be named. Exposed southeast corner roof ruins and heavy rains threaten structure as plaster repeatedly falls.
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Monongahela House
All-wool Suits and Overcoats Holiday Offers
A mall catalog style note promotes warm overcoats and wool suits as ideal holiday gifts. It emphasizes value in wool and workmanship, steering away from cheap novelty items and inviting customers to try and exchange.
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Waltaks
Tim
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