First Local Session of Three Great Societies in Pittsburg
The British German and American societies of engineers met at Carorgie Hall in Pittsburg for their inaugural joint session. Sir James Kitson, Sir Lowthian Bell, and others spoke as John H. Ricketson welcomed attendees. a geographic sketch of Pittsburg and a summary of regional industry and resources followed, highlighting iron and steel, coal, gas, and petroleum production and the city’s historical ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carorgie Hall
Pittsburg
James Kitson
Lowthian Bell
John Alleyne
W. T. Lewis
E. Win
Eor Richard
G. L Snelus
John H. Ricketson
E. V. Martin
William Whitwell
Mr. Jeans
Icketson
Henry Bessemer
Dr Wedding
Delon
Thieler
Selirpenter
Abram
William Neale Clay
Lee
Bessemer
Sir Lowthi
Surprise of the guests at the Institute of Mining Engineers
Sir James Kitson opens the congress chairing the Institute of Mining Engineers gathering in a cosmopolitan frame, praising English achievements in iron and steel from Watt to Bessemer, Siemens, and modern alloys. He notes Britain’s steel output and declares the value of international exchange and collaboration among metallurgists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kitson
Institute of Mining Engineers of the
United States
Iron and Steel Institute
Germany
France
Sweden
Russia
England
Ite
Bessemer And His Process Invention Outline
Veteran metallurgist Sir Henry Bessemer recounts the origins of his steel process of firing elongated projectiles from smoothbore guns during the Crimean War era. He describes conversations with Lord Hay, General Halls, and Prince Napoleon about explaining the method to the Emperor and securing support, ending with an account of early development and reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kitson
Henry Bessemer
James Hay
Paris
Halls
Cers
Crimea
Napoleon
Thada
The Future of Iron by Sir Lowthian Bell A Discussion
Sir Lowthian Bell addresses an audience of Institute members on the probable future of iron manufacture. He highlights iron’s pivotal role in navigation and industry, notes cosmopolitan joinings of the Institute, and discusses direct processes, Siemens, and a shift from blast furnaces to newer reduction ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Lowthian Bell
Professor Howe
Boston
G. W. Maynard
Smelus
Snelus
Lowthian Bell
Institute
Iron and Steel Institute
United States
Europe
Annals of Industry
Wiliam Siemens
Ritter von Tunner
Iran
Ita
Bessemer
Semens
Tuyores
Sir Nathaniel Barnaby Armor Essay Defense Paper Title
Sir Nathaniel Barnaby presents a paper on protecting iron and steel ships from foundering. The discussion centers on side armor and defense against injury to ship shells. A talk follows analyzing the essay and its arguments for armor use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel Barnaby
Battleships to defend vital parts of all war ships
Commander Barber of the United States Navy urged universal use of the highest quality armor for war ships. He stressed nickel’s role in hardening armor and predicted armor to resist even the best projectiles. A. E. Seaton spoke on the marine engine, as the meeting adjourned for organ selection by Leonard Wales.
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Anator
Brian
Barber
United States Navy
A. E. Seaton
Leonard Wales
Captured at last: California killer Willett arrested in Texas murder case
Nathan Willett, living 17 years under an assumed life in Southern California, was arrested at his ranch near Los Angeles and flown back to Texas to face murder charges for killing H R Woodward in Anderson County on December 2, 1872. He claimed a pay-off murder by another man. Willett’s ranch is valued at $30,000.
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Los Angeles
Nathan Willett
Texas
Willett
HR. Woodward
Anderson County
Tex
Woodward
California
Bixby
Error in McKinley bill may cut tobacco rebate
Currenco October 9 An afternoon paper reports a clerical error in the McKinley tariff bill that omits a 2 cent rebate on tobacco, risking 200000 to 400000 dollars in lost revenue for this district with 10.6 to 15 million pounds on hand at passage and a potential additional tax collection.
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Currenco
Internal Revenue Department
Congress
Sandergren
Advance in shoe prices hits local dealers
Local shoe dealers received notice from manufacturers of a price rise from 71 cents on cheaper grades to 25 cents per pair. Leather scarcity drives costs up, and other shoewear components have risen as well. Dealers hold large stocks and need not buy until spring. Shoemakers are organized and tend to raise prices each season.
Newark on initial voyage after launch from Cramp's yard
The new cruiser Newark left Cramp's ship yard in Philadelphia and began down the Delaware river on its first trip. The vessel is rated for 8000 horsepower with a premium of 100 per excess horsepower. It will anchor at the Delaware breakwater tonight and sail for a sea trial expected to last about two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rennie
Rennie
British Association
Cheltenam
London
Tuyeres
Cleveland
Tuveres
Siemens
Philadelphia
Newark
Cramp’s
Delaware River
Delaware
Licensing proposed for plumbers to ensure sanitation
Plumbing Inspector Layton says a bill will be introduced at the next session requiring plumbers to obtain licenses and pass an examination before doing business. He argues this will curb faulty sanitation in overcrowded buildings and the plan has the approval of master plumbers.
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Layton
Deaths of a Week Mortuary Report Summary
The weekly mortuary report for the week ending October 4 records 88 city deaths, with 24 in Old City and 39 in East End, 16 in Southside and 9 in institutions. Fifteen deaths were due to diphtheria, typhoid fever, and scarlet fever.
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Old City
East End
Southside
Insane Samuel Adams Houseside Resident Referred to Dixmont
Samuel Adams aged 41 a Twenty third ward resident near Brown's station was sent to Dixmont yesterday by the Department of Charities. Adams became insane over religion and chased neighbors with a club if they disagreed with his views. He was a husband and father of four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Adams
Twenty-third Ward
Brown's Station
Dixmont
Department of Charities
Adams
New Art Room Display Opens at Hardy Hayes Jewelers
Our New Art Room on the second floor has been pronounced the handsomest room in the city for art wares. Goods, our own importation, are being opened hourly. Open to inspection in the new showroom by Hardy Hayes Jewelers Silver smiths and Art Dealers at 529 Smithfield Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardy & Hayes
Smithfield St
New Building
Special Handkerchief Bargain at 19 Cents
Advertises white finely embroidered handkerchiefs normally 25 cents and six for Indies at 19 cents each. Stores open until 9 PM Saturday. A. G. Campbell and Sons located at 27 Fifth Avenue offer the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Campbell & Sons
Fifth Ave
The People's Store Ad Seeks Shoppers on Fifth Avenue
The People's Store on Fifth Avenue invites visitors to browse the largest and finest city shop. Campbell & Drox offer B B Children’s combination suites in four sizes 0 through 3 priced 85 cents each. Boas & Brut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People's Store
Fifth Avenue
Campbell & Drox
Boaes & Brut
The Story of the Bookseller in Old Mexico
A veteran bookseller Don Carlos Baltasar in a dusky Mexico City shop becomes the center of a strange sequence. An apparently healthy act of snuff triggers a journey to a aristocratic dying patron’s chamber where a will must be witnessed by Don Carlos and another witness, Don Ricardo Orozco.
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Mexico
Espadas
Madrid
Barcelona
Don Carlos Baltasar
Minerva
Hus
Bagdad
Don Carlos
Spain
Calle de Montealegre
Dom Carios
Ricardo Orozco
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New York
Joelestoi
Erie
Superior
Toutmiere
Allegheny
Monongahela
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Virginia
Gulf of Mexico
Pittebure
Ohio
Tve
Miselesium
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Pattsburyg
Mort Duquesne
Bisters
Fort Pit
William Pitt
General Braddock
George Washington
Allggheny County
Pittsburo
Pittebars
Numwee
One Oon
Sabie
Makisy
Pennsylvania
Alleghenty County
Allegheny County
Cousmiers
Oeum
West Virginia
Charles II
Penns
America
Amercan
Watt
Trevethick
Stephenson
Cort
South Wales
Neilson
Fuet
Mushet
Arkwright
Tron
Nasmyth
Ramsbottom
Henry Kessemer
Atlantic
Pacific
Siemens-Martin
Great Britain
Ireland
Aera
Wrightson
Downton, Salisbury
Northeastern Steel Company
Riley
Mr. Hadfield
M. Osmond
Ferro Silicon
Ee Spiegel
Chicago
James Riley
Tron and Steel Institute
J Hall
Messra Wim. Jessop & Sons
Sheffield
Hall
Admiralty
Messrs. Schneider & Co
la Creasot
Mr. Schneider
War Office
J. P.at
Shhofield
W. B. Mar
Wiliam
United States of America
Pliny
Orhello
Gladstone
Odysses ix
Providence
Vincennes
Japan
Minis
Bureau
Geres
Nathaniel
Mercantile Marine
Beayemer
Asal
M. Schneider
Thei
Esars, Brown and
Messrs. Cammell
Firth Steel
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