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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1892
Page
11
A first hand account details brutal seasickness during a July crossing to New York and a return in October. The writer recalls relentless rolling, wrecked berths, meals of daunting plates, shouting stewardesses, and a storm that tests endurance beyond description.
A legend from Pearson’s Weekly recounts how a mulatto child, chosen by a dying sultan’s staff clue, rose to become Grand Shereef and head of the sect. The story centers on Massi Bin Hadjebdes-Salasm and the empire’s ruling line. It intermingles royal intrigue with old-world power and superstition.
The Dispatch reports renewed interest in electric cycles with a bold England plan to ride from north to south on a full battery charge. A 15,000 dollar capital plan hints at mass production while questions linger on practicality. It also describes modern electric elevators that can be roof mounted, promising space savings, quieter operation, and new office efficiencies with cars moving 525 feet per minute for 2,500 pound loads and 400 feet per minute for 1,300 loads.
A large scale irrigation scheme in Idaho envisions an electric plant at Shoshone Falls on the Snake River. Power would be transmitted along canyon walls to pump water into canals for irrigation, with potential to irrigate 120,000 acres using 5500 horsepower and extend power to the Wood River mining region.
A new electric elevator enters the market claiming to eliminate jolting and discomfort by a gradually starting, fully safe design. It targets both elevator mechanics and shaft bays, promising smooth travel even in rough conditions and improved safety in any accident.
London papers announce a latext form of electric bus carrying 12 inside and 14 outside passengers. Each bus uses three accumulator sets, 68 cells per set, total weight over 33 tons, and a single charging covers about 14 miles. Estimated savings run about 6 cents per mile versus 10 cents for horse traction, about 1000 dollars annual profit per bus.
Electric street railways are growing rapidly with about 500 lines across the United States and Canada, up from 300 two years ago. Investments exceed 200 million dollars, a surge from 50 million in 1891 and 13 roads nationwide in 1887.
The Tasmanian Zeehan chloride ore is reported to assay about 20 000 ounces of silver per ton by private analyses. Government specimens tested in sepeessory concluded over 20 000 ounces per ton in both samples. Mr Borp Nevin, of Boyd 4 c, Wood Street, returned from New York Tuesday after leg t mat tere for his firm.
The article profiles Vivian Burnett, son of Mrs. Burnett, as a likable, unspoiled high school youth who inspired the character of Little Lord Fauntleroy. It notes his modesty, leadership in the "Committee," inventions, printing project, talents in French and literature, and his bond with his late brother Lionel. The piece credits his mother for the original story and outlines Vivian’s school life and interests.
The census correspondence notes Atlantic City leads in saloon density with 15 resorts per 1000 residents. It contrasts Chicago and New York water use, and cites Philadelphia as famed for fountains. The account also describes Alaska natives, Eskimo tobacco use, and a humorous tale of needles traded for duck eggs.
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