New Lake Proposed as True Source of Mississippi River
In a detailed report, Willard Glazier recounts 1881 expedition findings that locate a southern lake feeding the Mississippi, arguing it supersedes Itasca as the river’s primal reservoir. He notes Lake Glazier and its feeders, describes the lake’s size, depth, and scenic setting, and asserts prior geographers misidentified the true source.
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Ouicaco
Willard Glazier
Hexars
Mississippi
Lake Tiasen
Minnesota
Henry Rowe Schoolcraft
Cass
Itasca
Iinera
Gileber
Ahet Auarter
Giszior Siys
Imeen
Paul
Strea
Glazier
Chippewas
Mississippi River
Horton and
Keay
Mesers
Cobb
Crane
Cottiey
Whitney
Pine
Lake Tasen
Tiasen
Nicollet Valley
Kasea
Deer Creek
Peegambon
Schoolcraft
Nicollet
Johns Chambers
Nicollet Creek
Tiasca
Cost of the Ohio Government halts ship conversion
Captain Selfridge orders immediate discontinuance of all work on the steamship Ohio used as a floating repair shop. About 65 regular crew dismissed. 3,000 dollars in work done. government faces 500 dollars a day for 60 days and a 400,000 dollar loss if the ship is lost. Owners insist on return in original condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Selfridge
Charleston Navy Yard
Navy Department
Washington
Ohio
Wabash
Pennsylvania Railroad
United States
United States Navy Department
Frost Presents OVS Prospects in The Dispatch
Manager G. W. BS. Frost previews the current status and future potential of OVS in tomorrow’s Dispatch, outlining plans, projects, and strategic goals to advance the organization.
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OVS
G. W. BS. Frost
No Witnesses to Save It: Explosion At Oi Well Torpedo Yard
In January the Oi Well Torpedo Company admitted a nitro glycerine boat exploded after hunters John Green and Samuel Wall fired at its red danger flag near Oil City. The blast killed the hunters and wrecked Breen and Fair's icehouse. The icehouse owners won a $1500 judgment after trial, with the defense failing to prove the explosion resulted from the hunters' target practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breen & Fair
Torpedo Company
An Almy Sensation Haunting the Famous Barn
Hanover N H January 29 The famous Warden barns at Almy’s home were searched by about 40 college students led by Prof C H Pettee seeking a feared intruder amid anonymous death threats. No evidence found as noises tracks and hidden spaces were investigated in a tense vigil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy
Watterson Before a Legislature in Jackson
Henry Watterson visited Jackson to address the Mississippi Legislature in Representatives Hall. He said revenue reform is the Democratic keynote in Congress and will dominate the current session and the upcoming presidential campaign. He offered no preference among Democrats but pledged support for the National Democratic Convention ticket. Governor Stone received a telegram from ex President Cleveland inviting him to the Capitol, but Cleveland could not attend.
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Jackson
Miss
Henry Watterson
Mississippi
Waiterton
Representatives’ Hall
Woalsterson
Congress
Stone
Boemgen Cleveland
Capitol
Cleveland
Gail Borden Eagle Brand Condensed Milk Praised as Best Infant Food
The passage asserts that many people buy inferior foods and argues infants deserve the best. It states Gail Borden Eagle Brand Condensed Milk is the superior infant food and notes grocers stock it.
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Ple
Gail Borden
Eagle” Brand
Slices of Science New Walking Machine Attracts England
An 1880s feature describes an electric carriage under development for city use with a 40 volt motor, 1000 rpm, 10 to 15 mph, central drive, and regenerative storage cells. The device promises reduced horse nuisance, road propulsion for passengers and baggage, and potential for electric rail-like service on difficult routes. Also noted are a gramophone demonstration, new asphalt-like rubber substitutes, a clocked signal device for locomotives, and a novel mousetrap idea using water and wood pilings.
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Botton
London
Turkey
New York
Boston
Armature
Bhut
Ingenious Mouse Trap and Dyeing Method Featured
A four inch board trap using a cheese reward on a pan causes a weight shift to drop mice into water and reset itself. The report also covers a method to dye sheepskins by floating on colored baths then drying to prevent warping. Included is a note on steel behavior in molten iron and a New York gossip column tease.
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Anderson
Iron Institute
England
T. Fletcher
Eisiithasa
Ads and notices mix through Pittsburgh trade scene
An assortment of advertisements promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters and Straub Brewing Co products, Kennedy's restaurant and catering services, Pennsylvania Railroad excursion to Washington, fresh crackers from Marvin's, Monongehela rye whiskey, and a sale on merchant tailor made pants. The items reflect local commerce and consumer goods active in Pittsburgh area venues.
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Straub Brewing Company
Munich
Straub Brewing Co
Main Street
Liberty Avenue
Pennsylvania Railroad
Washington, D. C
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Union Station
A Week In Morocco Strange Tangier Passage
The dispatch describes a Tangier arrival from Tavira via Cadiz and Tarifa, with vivid notes on Moorish welcome, porters, Colorado and a Galician kinsman, and a perilous ascent to a bare rooftop lodging. The narrator, wary yet curious, endures the nocturnal city’s labyrinth and finds rare shelter in a Moorish dwelling.
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Tangier
Morocco
Tavira
Lisbon
Cadiz
Spain
Tarifa
Europe
Gibraltar
Juno
Iberia
Anacreon
Homer
Alfonso the Learned
America
Essex
Grocers to Enforce Debt Cutoff Similar to Doctors
Wilkinsburg merchants plan to follow doctors by denying service to debtors and making debts owed to one grocer a shared concern. The move, already piloted by doctors, aims to boost cash sales and prevent bad debts. Butchers and other merchants may adopt the method, with some reporting larger trade since switching to cash only. Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer sold. genuine bottles bear the blue ribbon. Dream advisories tease Dr. William A. Hammond’s forthcoming Dispath item tomorrow.
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Wilkinsburg
Glove Sale Highlights Odd Lines at Bargain Prices
A historical advert promotes gents and ladies gloves with prices from 50 cents to 1.25. It touts English walking tan gloves, mocha palm driving gloves, suede walking gloves, evening gloves, kids gloves, and chamois mousquetaires, emphasizing large stock and quick sales.
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Row
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Lake Htasca
Perdera
Cristin Warden
Bob Burdettes
Patch Tomar-Ow
Watterson
Slices OF Science
Hubbard
Cock Robin
Arthur Brisbane
Charles T. Murray
Kennedy
Sixth Street
Grip
Marvin's
Holmes’ Best
Urs
Dislne
Msginn
EK. Macron
Liberty Street
Federal Street
Allegheny
Smithfield
Edgar L. Wakeman
Two Continents
Mediterranean
Cape Trafalgar
Nelson
Gravina
Villeneuve
Alfonso
Castile
Roderick
Strait of Gibraltar
Trafalgar
Africa
Ape's Hill
Ceuta
Cape Spartel
Dobrado
Beja
Colorado
Gargantha
Galiegan
Gallegan
Finisterre
Palencia
Cape Malabar
Gibraltar Strait
Tangiers
Ormerly
Astrakhan
Kasha
Senor
Mondonedo
Rio de Fox
Valladolid
Soca de Barra
Fez
Allah
Balak
Kinaman
Land of the Moors
Engarl
Wakeman
Malek Twalen
Pabst
Passt Browze Co
William A. Hammond
Field Marshal Moltke
Soden
Soden Mineral Springs Co
GermamLiry
Eisner & Teasslees
Boggs & Buhl
Pei
Lane
Ruy Ian
Bulletin
West Jersey
Singapore
Fles
Jordan Snell
New York State
Momaja
Joseph M'Kee
jJa
Ohio ST
Allecany
M. May
Suns & CO
Sixth Avenue
Piisbur
Standard Oil CO
Pittsburg, PA
Branci
Standard OI Co
Wheeling
Standard Oil
Goa Alt Ananhag
Capital City
Altoona, Fa Pa
Standard Oil Company
Col. Duquesne Way
Elgith Street
MAX Schamberg & CO
Smithfield St
American Line
Philadelphia
Liverpool
Great Gritsin
Ireland
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
International Navigation CO
Walnut
Philadel
J. J. McCormick
Smithfield Street
Louis Moeser
Mb&t
Aunard - Line
Liverj Pool
Queenstown
Pier @ North Hiver
Etraria
Etruria
A. mm
Mbria
Bre
Servia
Sirvie
Hollinia
Gallina
Werr Law Rif
Newark
Vernon
Charles P. Turk
sMuTit
Aa Woolst
White Star Line
Majestic
Mavrrstic
Adriatic
Anc
Teutonic
Tentonie
Sam Britannic
Britannic
White Star ‘Dock
West Tenth
FHS J
Allan Line
Royal Mail Steamships
Glasgow
Win
Derry
Galway
Scotland
Ons
Allan Lin Steamships
York
Norddeutscher Lloyd Steamship Company
Southampton
Ll 'King
Trave
ZiTrate
la Havel
Or Ihearns
Southwestern Railway Co
Penn Ayneers
Southansom Arth
Lee York
Dane
J. W. M’farland
M. V. Taylor
Allison
OIL Well Supply CO
Water Street
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