Sewage Treatment by Fire in Leeds Promises Fertile Filter
Experiments in Leeds show carbonizing waste solids to filter and purify water. Burnt residues provide fertilizer and improve river water, with fishes thriving weeks after treatment. Authors warn sewage management affects rivers, seas, soils, and long term mineral manure supplies.
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Leeds
England
Seaboard
London
Coast Line
Lower Thames
Mississippi
Ohio
Cremation Debate: Sanitation and Cost of Cemeteries
A treatise by Dr. Hugo Erichsen provokes serious inquiry into cremation as a disposal method for the dead. The article weighs sanitary arguments against the cost and cultural attachment to monuments, noting Mt. Auburn and other cemeteries as costly dedications while suggesting cremation could sever love of the living from dust of the dead and aid humanity.
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Hugo Erichsen
Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Boston
Discovery of a new Caspian fiber plant konaf
A Commercial Discovery reports a newly found plant on the Caspian shore called konaf. It grows up to ten feet in a single summer. An authority from Blacken bourg states the plant yields a silky fiber that threads into a strong line and can be spun without loss of strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caspian Sea
Konaf
Blackenbourg
Hemp as a possible cash crop for the United States
The article notes little is known about hemp yield or cost, but suggests it could be feasible to experiment with Libre hemp in the United States. It adds that Caspian climate indicates the plant may succeed in inland regions and even in northern stations if valuable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caspian
United States
Fourth Street
Japan
France
Germany
Wales
Pennsylvania
Nevada
Oregon
New Caledonia
St Ignace Ice-Breaking Vessel Extends North Waterways
The St Ignace steamship, built to keep northern U S waters open, uses a bow engine and dual stern propellers to ram and break ice. It traversed 250 miles of two foot ice, faced a 20 foot ice barrier at Mackinaw City, and proved capable of pushing through heavy floes, suggesting longer navigation seasons in northern waters.
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United States
Great Lakes
Mississippi
St. Lawrence
Bay of St. Lawrence
Michigan
Lower
St. Ignace
Straits of Mackinaw
Mackinaw City
Telegraphic photographs aid police work claims
Reported by Pro. N. & P. Shaler, French police reportedly use transmitted photographs to identify fleeing criminals. A prior tunnel under the Channel was discussed but feared as invasion risk. Now a bridge project 23 miles from Cape Grisnez to Folkestone is proposed at an estimated cost of 72 million dollars for four rail lines and two carriageways.
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British Channel
Cape Grisnez
Folkstone
N. &. Shaler
Regimental Life and Inaugural Tensions Reflected in City Notes
The Fourteenth Regiment troops attend Captain Hill's funeral and Private Horrax receives a medal from Captain Schmidt for diligent service. Elections and drills stir frustration as regimental finances are settled, Washington news hints at post inauguration tensions, enlistments and unit reorganizations spark debate.
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Hill
Horrcax
Company A
Schmidt
Penn Avenue
Lindsay
Eicteenth Regiment
Washington
Harrison
Bennings' Station
New York
Lani
Grant James Bicerr
Beaver
Stars and Stripes
Ramon
Bigger
Nasional Guard
Washington Infantry
Shannon
New York City
Gmn
National
Minnesota
Kreps
Smith
Clen Secreee
Krope
William A. Rupers
Counpee
Westinghouse stock slump shocks and market notes
The week’s market sensation was Westinghouse Electric sliding five dollars a share amid heavy realizing after a sharp rise. Oil, grain, and real estate show mixed activity with 49 building permits issued. Capitalists seek city property for stability, while nickel trade shifts loom from New Caledonia and patents expire this week opening potential access for rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse Electric
Stein
Tron
Westinghouse stock drops amid market manipulation claims
Arsid on Westinghouse Electric stock fell from 67 to 5234 amid alleged enemy plotting led by an Edison faction. The public shifted from selling Philadelphia Gas to buying Electric as market dynamics reversed. Traders wait for stock stabilization and renewed confidence amid bank bid activity and insurance listings.
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Westinghouse Electric
Edison Clique
Philadelphia
Couraee
Ste
Phila
Stock market notes show mixed activity across rail and gas firms
The report lists numerous stocks with varied trading values including Philadelphia Gas, War Gas, and Citizens’ Bank among others. Names such as Atchison, Delaware, Lackawanna and Western, Lake Shore, Missouri Pacific, Norfolk and Western, Union Pacific, and Western Union appear with figures like 7800, 450, 2400, 6000, and other scattered amounts reflecting yesterday’s transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wii
Aiwahouse Air
Philadel Gas
York
Aaron
Atchison
Delaware
Lackawanna and Western
Rieates & Lake Shore
Louisville
Missouri Pacific
Norfolk and West Point
Ehthecoot
Fuchmond and Weat Point
Gia
St. Jon
Union Pacific
Western Union
Money Wanted Bankers Report Improvement In Borrowing Demand
Banks show rising use of funds as favorable weather boosts business. Notable activity in discounting paper and steady call rates around 6 percent. New York weekly bank statement shows reserve drop, loans and deposits up, circulation down, with excess reserves above 8 percent rule. Bank clearings and balances listed for several cities reflect firm, unchanged conditions.
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New York
Still Tumbling Petroleum Market Sees Mixed Signals
The oil market opened with bullish sentiment but heavy selling soon reversed the tone. Hilton reportedly dumped 100,000 barrels while quotes fluctuated with an initial top near 89 cents and a low around a few cents. Analysts cite two main theories on direction this week, noting possible manipulation by Standard and a looming scarcity that may set a floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton
Stowell
Lima
Viet
B. McGrew
Cadiz Oil Field Promises Ten Barrel Well Discoveries
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATOT reports Berea Grit Oil and Gas Co of Cadiz, March 16, brought in a potential ten barrel well. Initial 5 big showings occurred after opening, with tubing on Steel and a nearby target for another well. Oil of excellent quality, gravity around 48, noted in No 4 and other wells, as preparations proceed.
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Cadiz
Dispatot
Cap. C
Berea Grit Oil and Gas Company
Wealty Firrs
Real estate transfers in Brushton area and nearby streets
Property deeds show transfers across Brushton and surrounding streets. Transactions include John F. Baxter selling to William Sanderson lots 8 and 9 in Bank of Commerce addition Brushton station, price 1400 dollars, and multiple other parcels along Rebecca Street Bonnett Park and Cypress Street. Several sales reference Walter Hay plan lots and structures, with prices from 500 to 1205 dollars, plus notes of payments and mortgages.
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John F. Baxter
Wm. Sanderson
Bank of Commerce
Brushton Station
Bonnett and
Park Streets
Bonnett Street
Black & Baird
Fourth Avenue
J. M. Morris
Walter Hay
Rebecca Street
Peon Avenue
H. W. Merich
Tran
Ward Propuf
Property Sale Notice on Broad Street Ends Closure for 2900
A brief notice records the sale and closing of property on Broad Street Hust End for 2900 dollars. The document mentions wards and an address on Negley Avenue with unclear names and details due to OCR fragment.
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Broad Street
Hust End
J. Fe
Negley Avenue
Local Inspector Issues Forty Nine Building Permits
Inspector Frank last issued forty nine permits for new structures. The list includes brick two story dwellings on Webster avenue and Trent street, frame two story houses on Greenfield avenue and Pennsylv street, a two story store and dwelling on avenue, and several stables and additions. Many entries specify exact blocks, streets, and dimensions across wards including Thirty-fifth, Thirty-first, and Seventeenth.
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Frank
Evermann
Webster Avenue
Logan
Fulton
Jon
Baumgard
Fox Alley
Frank W. Immerius
Bradford Street
Eleventh
Twelfth Streets
Frank Williams
Wadsworth Street
Thirteenth Ward
Michael Leyden
Greenfield Venus
Second Avenue
Sylvan Avenue
H. B. Barnes
Canter Avenue
H. St
Reville Brane
Elm Street
Bettoretons
Poplar Alley
Srohn Warerough
Dolphin Street
Eveline Joan. W. Steffler
Hastings
H. C. Waddell
Walnut Street
Forbes Street
Stephenson
Mages Streets
Calvin & Maxwell
Poplar
Washington
Elm Streets
Izabreth Retto
Fingle Street
Leo Gunkle
Welsh Way
Manor Street
John Roaster
Greenfield Avenue
SH. Heminil
Dauphin
Eveline
Conrad
Martha Williams
Auburn Street
J. Er
Penn Avenue
Twentythtreet
F. Cartwright
Louisa Street
Meyran
J. G. Connell
Fifth Avenue
Dennis McGlinchey
Bedford Avenue
Seventh Avenue
William McAllister
Forty-fifth Street
Lawrence
Butler
Mra. J. Sullivan
Fortyfouth
Forty-fifth
Adolph Leopold
Rosette Street
Wm, Behieidher
Rose Street
Charles
James McKevensay
Erie Street
Huron
Maple Streets
A. W. Bark
Independence Street
Hamburg Street
Thirty-fifth
Daniel Meik
Winslow Street
George King
Reynolds Avenue
F . F. Alter
Butler Street
Home Street
Philadelphia Gas Gains On Wall Street In Mixed Session
New York March 14 stock market activity remained active with some gains and several stocks closing higher. Philadelphia Gas rose about 3 percent on light volume while other major shares fluctuated with Granger stocks leading advances. Bonds were quiet as weekly issues totaled 9.61 million dollars, and the railroad bond market showed little feature with Fort Wayne firsts up to 143. The day closed strong with broad gains and losses balanced.
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New York
London
Chicago
Grangera
Rock Island
St. Paul
Atchison
Northwestern
Philadelphia
Fort Wayne
Wveek
New York Stock Exchange
Whitney & Stephenson
Fourth Avenue
Market Opens Weak Then Recovers as Rates Hold Steady
BostTax reports money around 4 to 6 percent on call and time paper with steady rates. The stock market opened weak, declining sharply in the first hour, then rebounded in the next hour. Active issues closed near last night’s levels while apparel stocks stayed steady and copper shares showed little change amid recent declines.
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BostTax
Beaton
Alecay
Chicago Wheat Market Edges Up Then Closes Lower
In a fair volume session largely led by local buyers, Chicago wheat prices traded firmer early with May up 2c and June up 1c. July rose 1c, but overall activity waned as the day progressed and the close ended about 4c below yesterday for the front months, with receipts exceeding expectations and a quiet pit.
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Chicago
Yeaverda
Cattle and Hog Receipts Slow as Shipments Edge Up
Cattle receipts at 480 head with no movement and shipments through. One car of cattle shipped to New York today. Hog receipts 2,500 head with 2,600 head shipments. market slow. Medium Philadelphia hogs at 40 dollars, heavy hogs 1 dollar, pigs and Yorkers 3 dollars. Sheep receipts 1,600 head. shipments up. Market sides one shade lower than yesterday.
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New York
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Shaler
Leidge
Wittex
Nick&s Mining and Dead Patents
Thield
Thomas Donnelly
Fourth National Bank
Old City
M. Fanar
T. C. Hargrave
M. Millard
J. W. Stockwell
L. Griscom
J. R. Casier
Alleges National Bank Hank of
Pittaburg
Citizens Nationa Imamond Nat
Bank Fachange Nat Bank
Farmers’ Deposit National Bank
First National Battebure
Fifth Avenue Bank
Citlaana Ur Wheee
Worarenbee
People’ S Imamtancos
Teutonia Insurance
Western Imwarance
Y Gus Co
Bankers
Counter Eae
Robinson Bros
Wood Street
HM Yorx
Sr. Lovre
Bank Wey
de Witt Dilworth
Fifth Avenue and
Woodrect
Pitwburg
Philadelphia Gas
Wall Street
Bonds
Lees
Wheeling & L
Chenge Grain Market
East Liberty
Ofvice
Pittsburg
Hauch’s
Fifth Ave
Wfsu
Bick
Cini
Osan
Castoria
Feateiketh
Wolff
Grovara
Draggista
Wolff & Rangolph
MWFSU
Financial
Commission
Snes
Broadway
Nsu
Whitney & Fs i
Assuz
Drexel Morgan É £ Co
Medical
Gray
N.Y
X Holland
Smithfield
Liberty Stroembli
Chichester
Chichester Co
Madison Sq.,Phils
Porvoms
Bus Energy
Snd
Lawost
Pittuborg
MAN
Aspiratd
Tiserrors Ees
Bulfinch St
Mass
Psstee
Nib Ravenet
Sipcomtu
Oranda
Hare
Remedy
Svedare
Freet Cue Mee
J. Fleming
Phugerons
Market Street
F. C. Fowler
Moodus
Dain
Carpet and Furniture
Khehch
Keech
Keech’s
Brussels
America
Europe
URS
Penn Ave
Ninth Street
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