Congo Railway Project Promises Vast African Trade Growth
The debate over a Congo railroad to connect Matadi with Stanley Pool draws interest from Alira Le Ghait, Belgian envoy, who cites anticipated vast natural resources, navigable rivers feeding the line, and potential European settlement. Proponents argue costs lower when begun early and revenue rises as construction advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kew York
Congo
Matadi
Stanley Pool
Alirea le Ghait
Iite
Mississippi
Upper Congo
Chanpela
Stanley
America
Europe
Conro
Rai
Africa
India
Seaboard
Ley
Loualaba
Katanga
Lomami
Con
Saint
Lower Congo
Branley Pool
Ndolo
Kinchiesa
Nuolo
Kimpeso
Suothar
sTenenge
Imae
Ool
of the Congo
Matadville
Congo Route Prospects And Black Labor For Railroads
A scattered colonial prospectus discusses opening Congo rivers for trade with railroads and black labor for grading. It posits profitable cattle introduction, predicts vast future traffic, and argues mercantile Black-Arab contact will civilize and emancipate. It cites Du Chailly’s view and compares earlier American-European contact, urging confidence in African commerce growth. It also lists local ads for liquors, dyes, and fireworks from Pittsburgh merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congo
du Chailly
America
Local notices mix of ads and obituaries in Allegheny area
A jumble of 19th century items lists cigar ads and prices, whisky offers, cabinet makers, and gallery notices, followed by numerous death notices and funeral announcements from Allegheny. Names include G W Schmidt Max n Federal st., Campbell-Sauersmith, Jones-Jevries, Bayne, BiEx, Dunwoody, Hunzeker, Magle, McCully, Naser, O’Hanlon, Scott, Schled, Stuart, Thomas, Watson, Wilson, with street addresses and dates for services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayne
Anna Bren
Pordonenbacher
U. P. Chapel
Corner First
East Stresta
Allegheny
C KE
J Ntha
Mayes
Teena
Honored Clarke
Fountain Street
Morpay
Dun Woody
Jane
Mann J
John John
He Cerom
Magle
Christina M
Jacob Magle
Thirteenth Street
Southside
McCully —Sansely
Brookvill
Frank D. McCouler
Moxpay
Aser
Elizabet
Tb Bene
Naser, Sr
Forty First Street
O'Hanlon
Francis Kyra
William
Annie O'Hanlon
Morpar
Charles Street
Scott
Elmer
Ella M. Koott
Sarah Street
Schled
al Mgry
Ing
Jeining
Panera
Rey
Union Depot
Stuart
Mary Brcane
Lincoln Avenue
East
Eni
Murpay
Thomas
Lawn Street
Kemp Jeans
William J
J. H
EK. L. Thomas
Watson
Massillon
Josef Atson
Marker. Wilson
Sine, P
Elizabeth Wilso
J. Patterson
Sheridan
Wa. M
Phivae
Wanamaker's announces new reliable clothing plan
The program promises fresh attractive stock at low prices with a focus on reliable garments. Crab-apples metaphor aside, the store rejects inferior goods and will postpone seasonal items to meet demand. Several lots of thin coats and vests are offered, plus 1,000 made to measure styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Wanamaker’s
Gsc
Soc
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Congo Country
Climate and Trade
Weill
United States
Congo Free State
Steere
Fos Enginecra
W. H. McBrayer
Crow
Hermitage
Bond & Lillard
Hume
Carlisle
Mellwood
Nelson
Reona G. W. Scm
Fifth Avenue
City
Jos. Homwe & Co
Penn Avenue
J. H. Johnston's
Smithfield Street
Steinman's Jewelry Store
Hankkgison's Toy Store
Federal St
Orne & Co
Oca Avenue
Pollinaris
W. T. English
Pittsburg
Apollinaris
London Medical Record
TIN Dispator
New York
Justice Power
Essex Markets
John C. Allen
August Wolf
Wolf
Allen
Horne & Co
Ate
Ak Bnt
Boces & Bun
Ae H. Jounsros
Smithfield St
Aufrecht
Market Street
Havana
Key West
G. W. Schmidt
Pennsylvania
Max N. Federal St
Hewpnickns & Co
Porvtar GaLllery
Campbell
Anthony Meyer
Meyer, Arnold & Co
Lam
John L. Trexler & Co
Beaver Ave
Stee
Aera
Edwards
Kenney
Fourth Avenue
Pitteburg
Pica
Pitresurg
ONYX
J. BR. Anderson
T. M. Latimer
Federal St. Allegheny, Pa
Uwrsa
Fleishman & Co's
Market St
Pittsburg, PA
Mellon & Sons Bank
Ee Reece, PA
Ami
Mm Vipul
Fey Eoe Fatale
Canada
Mexico
West Car
Remedy Comp'ny
Liberty Street
Yoriil
A Pena Eng
Pollar Wavings Bank
Sveoue
Pr Aa
Bedford
Poland
Salurontia
Sara Spradel
Siem
Vichy
Buffalo
Bterete Vee
Atlantic Express
Queenstown
Myle
Rome
Mabaiatin
Slasgo
Smithfield
A.D. Rodina
Ittaburg
W. Emile, Jr
Allan Line
Royal Mail
Glasgow
Londonderry
Galway
Philadelphia
D. Scorer & Son
Wanamaker
Brown
Sixth Street and
Jylp
Fidelity Title & Trust Company, Capital
Fourth Ave
Diamond Street
Beecham
Drerec
Jyunard Line
New Yorm
Liverpool Yea
Queens
PIEK
NOURT
Dal
Gallla
Ewer Cs Son
J.J. Moulin
Chas
Pfeifer
Allegheny 8Team
Pittaburg
Carson Street
Federal Street
Alleghen
Bearer Avenue
Haights Arenua
Stanton Avenue
McCully “Treet
Cll
Halghin Avenue
Stanton
Negev Avenue
P. C
P. BR C
P.T
McCully Street
Negley Avenue
Eaid Haights Avenue
Lindger
I. P. Ford
Select Council
Geo. Sheppard
LL. Holliday
Common Council
Geo
Comstes
Zaune
WM. McCallin
Robt
Ostermaier
Mawhinney Street
Forbes Street
Mawhinney
Femme
Tuenes
Fresnoes
H. P. Foant
Geo. L. Holliday
Geo. Booth
Whee
LAM Shim
Allegheny, PA
Wood Street
M. B
Hawke Jeuwr
Keech’s
Cash and Credit House
Penn Ave
jelTacwe
Atents
D. Levis
Il Ny Avenue
Sauithis Month
Danziger & Shoenberg
Morris H. Danziger
Grovhland
W. IL Miller
Beaver
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