Steam vessels supplant sailing on the Great Lakes
A Erie dispatch notes steam ships now outnumber sailing craft on the lakes and carry far more cargo, accelerating the shift toward a canal system. Detailed tonnage figures for Anchor Line vessels illustrate the stark capacity differences between steam and sail. Changes in mast height and canal design are discussed as potential impacts on future navigation and bridge infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exre
Erie
Eebip
Vogel
Mr. Vogel
Grazier
Eecegydot
Japan
Philadelphis
Lehigh
Great Lakes
Gifford
Gulates
Canals and Lake Vessels Shape Erie Harbor Limits
The piece explains lake steamers require little vertical clearance to pass under bridges, noting depths of 14 to 16 feet and that harbors like Erie Bay are limited to about 16 feet. It argues a canal isn’t needed for lake traffic, describes winter closure from December 30 to April 1 due to insurance, and recalls 1880s New York steam entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Bay
City of
New York
Erie Harbor
United States
Michigan
T. Dawsor
Old Lady Fatally Injured Near Church in Brickton
Mrs W H Harker, aged mother of William Harker of Knott Harker Co Beaver Falls, was struck by the Beaver Falls accommodation engine near a church in New Brickton about 10:30 this morning. The train was slow with bell ringing, but she wore a thick veil and did not hear it. The accident happened within a half block of the church.
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W. H. Harker
New Brickton
William Harker
Knott, Harker & Co
Beaver Falls
Church
Appar Ge
Conductor Jerry Dolan Killed on C H D Railroad
Lima February 23 Jerry Dolan freight conductor on Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton train No 1 died at Deshler at 1 am He was 36 and had just been appointed conductor He was crushed between two tank cars while making a coupling after the draw barn slipped by
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Lima
Jerry Dolan
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Durham and Other Tobacco Factories Burn at Richmore
A fire at 8:30 p.m. destroyed the Durham steamery and tobacco factory in Richmore Virginia, quickly spreading to adjacent factories Alexander Cameron Co and C Cameron & Siser. Firemen could not save the buildings. officials expect heavy losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmore
Durham Steamery and Tobacco Factory
Alexander Cameron & Co
C. Cameron & Siser
Mrs. W. H. Hoffer Wins Damages Against Hotel Windsor
A jury awarded Mrs. W. H. Hoffer 500 dollars in a case against the Hotel Windsor for permitting her husband to drink at the bar. The decision came from Cleanpr[e Ly on February 23.
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Cleanpr
W. H. Hoffer
Windsor
Nerve tonic endorsement cites Dr. L Williams of Clarence
Dr 5S L Williams of Clarence Iowa advertises Horsford's Acid Phosphate as the best nerve tonic he has used. He says he can recommend it most confidently to readers seeking relief and improved wellbeing.
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5S. L. Williams
Clarence, Iowan
Charles Dickens
Gardner
Handsome items and offers crowd Allegheny shop ads
A jumble of promotional notices from Allegheny and Pittsburgh advertisers. Membership sales for a club, a brick house for sale on Forest street, a grand Everett piano won through weekly payments, and various goods at Theo's Store and W. A. Herron & Sons. Also advertised are portrait photography by Amnfrecht, cabinet deals, and spring sailings from Mohatt.
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Allegheny
Alex. Ross
Forest Street
Oaskland
W. A. Herron & Sons
Fourth Avenue
Marvin’s Famous Prone Sores Deal
Fragmentary ad style copy touts a healthful product promising pure sod healthful benefits. Mentions a grocer and five men in a sensational tone, but details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Marvin
Dry Saturday leads to citywide speak easy raids
Mayor Pearson and Alderman Gripp reported a busy morning as river avenue speak easy raids yielded 20 prisoners, including three women. 42 arrested in all, fines totaled $291.40 to the city, $5470 to the mayor's account, and $27.20 to officers. The case of Patrick O Malley’s party drew multiple fines and one 30 day workhouse sentence for domestic violence.
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Pearson
Allegheny
Jacob Hassey
River Avenue
Kirschler
City Hall
Henry Kalmeyer
William McKean
Dick Aipses
St Oel
Dierken
Patrick O'Malley
Shields Street
Fifth Ward
O'Malley
Hasley
Nellie Gordon
Stella Baker
Carrie Duncan
Nellie
Joseph Renard
Renard
Patrick Gearing
West Market Street
Mary
Sitten
Pittsburg
Penn Ave
Tess
Lincoln
Eastiberty
Eliza
Aes Penn Avenue
Pitts
X. Plank
The Country's Rapid Growth and Market Caution
Henry Crews forecast notes a mixed stock market mood despite widespread growth including the West and South. He cites tariff issues mild winters and eight hour agitation as dampeners, with banking and railroad earnings offering cautious optimism amid specular Western manager tensions. In Bellefonte Alfred Andrews faces a death warrant read by Sheriff Cooke at 11 PM.
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New York
Henry Crew
Wall $Treet
West
Central West
Department of Trade
Northwest Union Pacific Alliance
Radical Cure Promoted for Catarrh By Sanford
An advertisement touts a Radical Cure for Catarrh, claiming instant relief from head colds and nasal obstruction. It promotes Sanford's RADICAL CURE with a bottle of the remedy and a box of Catarrhal Solvent, offered by Porris Drone & Chemical Corporation at a stated price.
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Sanford
Sarronn
Price
Porris Drone & Chemical Corporation, i
Roundup of the Roughs at Central Station
A morning roundup reports fifteen intoxicated men led to Centrapollcs station with fines and costs. Henry Gibson paid 840 dollars after bricks were thrown at a mail wagon. A young woman named Josie Mansfield led a marshal’s horse, receiving a 30 day workhouse sentence. Charles Richards, colored, and Mamie Richards spent their honeymoon in the workhouse after a beer feint turned violent. A crowd watched as a blackface confrontation unfolded, with police moving in as bets were laid before patrol wagons.
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Cestral Station
Centrapollcs
Henry Gibson
Uncle Sam
Josie Mansfield
Tony Jaros
John Haley
McTighe
Judge
Treatise On Heart Disease Offered By Mack Drag Co
Alarming notice promotes a treatise on heart disease attributed to Dr. Fitus. The pamphlet is offered through Mack Drug Co in New York with subscription details for readers to obtain the material.
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Fitus
Oy Mack Drag Co
N.Y
The Cheapest Boys' Salts At The People's Store
At The People's Store readers are offered cheap boys wear with quick sales. List includes one suits at $1.50 and $3, two piece pant suits from $2 to $3 85, two piece kilt suits from $2.50 to $4, three piece long pant suits from $4 to $10. CamMpBect & Dick.
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CamMpBect & Dick
Rich and Elegant Paris Drees Patterns Display
Rich and Elegant Paris Dress Patterns show handsomest styles yet with each design or color different. Prices range from 22 to 85 cents. Jos Honxsz Co. Penn Avenue stores advertise a broad drop goods display.
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Paris
Ladies and Gents Henrietta Silk Umbrellas on Sale
Patent holders advertise Henrietta silk umbrellas for ladies and gentlemen priced at 2.50 with silver handles in latest designs.
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Ship Canal
Milwaukee
Marquette
F. W. Gifford
Ifs
Meam
Naon
Richmond
Durham
Maes
DistaTom
Theodore Dubois
Fulton County
South Pennsylvania Railroad
Horsford
Everett Piano Club
Federal St., Allegheny, Pr
Theo
Boye Toeta
Campnei. & Dice
Hom: & Co
Penn Avenue
Amnfrecht
Market St
Materna Arnis Ieaden
Washington
Gripp
Reveral
George W
Poe
Wall ‘Street
Andrews
Erailroads
Pumesee and Western Railway
Akron
Toledo
Kane
Hs Howthurs
Chacon Divena
Vullman Bufet
Geo. W. Snaman
Federal Street
Douglas & Mackie
Douglas & Maceth
Fcf-Uwr
Wood Street
W.M. Laitrds
Hinlargement Sale
Children’s Department
Porren Drue Ad Chemical Corporation
Boston
Mass
Drugg'sts
Laird's Mammoth Bargain Shoe Stores
Market Street
Mrs
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Bocos & Bux
Pilot Grove
Ar Davediem Amd Daum the
Charles A. Youeler
Bartmnore
Kornblum
Allen Company
Broadway
Idea Street
John Flocker & CO
Flocker’s
East Street
Alleghany City
W Water Et
Fittaburg
Feld
Menier Chocolate
Solp
Ererichere
Branch House
Union Square
KEW
Oom -Saily
Fifth Avenue and
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Railroads
Bestev Abel
Union Tion
PitcaPurg
Eastern Standard
Chicago
M. Mall
Nion
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Soecere
Union
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Butler
Accom
Ogdale
Freeport
Laos
Uu Duma
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Allegheny Dauction
Blalrart
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Builer
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Union Jermeas
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Ei.m
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Uniontown
Saab
Mt. Mieasut
Amd
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Wheeling
Colum P.m
Newark
Baltinore
Washinga Meena A Verdes
Oieaere
U. Hekes Beta el Sane
Ai M
Pittsburg Union Station
Pennsylvania Lines
Tima
Fwagi sYuriat
Louisa
Dennison
Traine Cage
Steutenville
Wasi Sik
Pereetee
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Donalds
Lee Dennison
Nets
Bulger
FT. Wayne
Saina Ya Pao
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Masailton
Moochester
Beaver Sri
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Huon
Fair Lake
Gundavenly
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