This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 30 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1889
Page
5
Readers learn of a phonograph based method to assess iron and steel bridges. A microphone and telephone capture vibration records while a light beam analyzes bending states. Long series of records enable comparison across tests to gauge material integrity.
The Mining Journal reviews a report to the Board of Electrical Control on subway explosions. It urges removing gas mains from manholes, covering openings, and banning dangerous house connections to prevent cellar and block gas leaks. It also suggests inspecting Brooklyn subways and the Telephone Exchange Building for exposure issues and explains a simple chimney venting method for basement gas leaks.
Dr B W Richardson showed ammonia solutions preserve blood milk and other liquids in closed vessels. Dr Gottbrecht confirmed results noting six months preservation in ammonia atmospheres and discussed toxic concentration effects cadaverine and tissue-change products can harm originators. Electrical transmission of water power in Rheinfelden plans 11000 horsepower delivery to Basel and others with 17000 total turbine power.
An American engineer on a European trip praises the Mersey tunnel linking Liverpool and Birkenhead as a model of practical municipal engineering. He contrasts British funding for public works with less willingness in the United States to tax for improvements, noting impacts on employment for civil engineers.
A traveler notes wind erosion forming a rugged cavern with a natural limestone bridge above a cliff edge near Corinth. An adjacent amphitheater site 15 meters from the escarpment links to the beach via a wide cavern, shaped by wind rather than rain. Interest grows in Ontario county gas fields as leases and wells expand.
Progress in loading ships at Lulea with a new elevator built by the Swedish Norwegian Railway Company. The quay elevator loads iron directly into ships, raising three trucks in two minutes as ships are filled. A 2,500 ton vessel can be loaded in a day. The engine room contains two 60 horsepower engines powered by three boilers.
The Milne pew train tell-tale is working satisfactorily in Japan and the United Kingdom. Arrangements are made to trial the device on English and Scotch lines. It records train stop times and locations, tracks vibrations from the permanent way, and detects defects in bridges, sleepers and ballast.
The invention describes a wax phonogram cylinder receiving box designed for business use. It stores and fits the phonogram to prevent damage during storage and transport, featuring a circular concentric offset inside the box and a cover that locks the cylinder in place.
A German merchant at the recent fair in Nixhni-Novgorod, Russia, found Persian traders selling turquoises mostly as impostors. Over six to seven years about 100000 pieces were sold, with only about 10000 genuine stones. The imitations are described as marvelously clever.
An oil once used as lubricant is praised for lighting. A Frenchman in Cuba opens a factory to produce this oil with pure standards and modern machinery. The oil is said to be very fluid oxidizes slowly and remains fresh and non rancid for a long time.
A series of meetings seeks to start new branches in Noblestown Doubar and St Andrew's parish Allegheny with officers to be elected. Branch No 65 was instituted in St par ish First Ward by Grand Deputy J W Sullivan with several officers installed. Next meeting is Friday September 6.
The Aveumeny County Heptasoph Association observed its eleventh anniversary with a banquet at John Dimling's park. About six members attended and a special meeting is set for September 4 to reorganize the degree corps for winter. Charles K Cornelius named September 1 for East Conclave visit with supreme officers and degree conferment for applicants.
The Clan Macpherson No 59 of Allegheny within the Order of Scottish Clans of America reports rapid growth with over 50 members and monthly initiations. A September 2 admission batch is planned at Engineers Hall in Federal Street. biweekly meetings occur there, awaiting new clans in Lawrenceville Southside Braddock and McKees.
The Knights of Lorena Division No % UK K of P Altég an are directed by special order to assemble at their armory on Thursday September 6 at 1240 PM in full dress for a joint reunion picnic with McCall Division No 32. Sur Knights must report promptly.
Mwsa Sew advertises chintzes indigo bines and fancies from Kxasce and Savstee at 35 Fifth Avenue. Best value silks, velvets and trimming offered by the store with 65 colorings.
A child care ad style rhyme notes a mother giving Castoria for illness and teething from infancy through motherhood. The verse cites Castoria as a trusted remedy across generations, with mentions of Cusbatia as a check during childhood.
Two iron manufacturers discussed a $400,000 plant site with a real estate dealer on Fourth avenue. The week saw 67 building permits issued totaling about $200,251. Pittsburg business edges forward with good iron markets, strong rail traffic, and a thriving dry goods trade as Edgewood expands and imports surge.
La Noria led yesterday's active stocks with a steady showing while other listings remained dull. Brokers note a decree guiding its price between 1 and 14 percent, and overall sentiment points to an early market improvement despite a dull broader list. Bank and Insurance shares see usual Saturday demand as bids and offers drift higher.
The report lists bid and ask prices and trades for La Noria Mining, Central Traction, Union Switch and Signal, Westinghouse, and other firms. It notes 113,516 total shares traded in New York with specific totals for Atchison, Hocking Valley, Louisville and Nashville, Northwest, Northern Pacific, Reading, Western Union and others.
The report notes continued gains in Clearing House figures versus last year with the month up by over 200000 pounds. It highlights legitimate business strength despite a smaller weekly total, and cites favorable bank statements, exchange rates, and balance movements in New York and London markets.
The petroleum market traded light with narrow fluctuations and weak prices. Opening at 984, the day slid to 08 before closing, as traders blamed month-end and an upcoming holiday for apathy. A New York expert urged producers to focus on legitimate production and demand rather than speculation, noting a lack of certifiable speculative activity among Western producers.
Builders filed permits for 61 structures totaling an estimated 190 751. The list names Mary B McCamish Mrs McCollough Henry Metaker Thomas Marshall Robert Ellia John Flair Edward Milton Richard Lewis Richard Brooks Henry Jefferson P R R Conelly St Joseph B C Church Charles E Cornelius Charlie S Cornelius Frank Howell Hugh Surw C Donaldson William Hamnett William Kirkham Thomas Hackett M Egan Standard Underground Cable Co B Scanton J F Anne John Robson & Son W F Casey Edward B Flister J F Steel Mrs Dora Goob W N Martin Andrew Hill N Bock Miss Shortall Fourth Presbyterian Church J W Burns Evan Quer A Wilmas P Schmitt William H Mackinson H A Fisher George R West brick units and mansards public notice of new dwellings in numerous wards.
Sizable shifts in 1889 trade point to upper limits in export markets with Russian supply issues. The report tracks oil futures, transit certificates, and shipping patterns, citing Britain, Europe, and Americas as key players. It notes gradual declines in traditional gusher pools and updates prices and shipments from Pittabarg Petro Exchange sources.
W. W. McNeill & Bro sold corner lot at Anderson street and River Avenue, Allegheny, with a three story brick block for 10000 to Abraham Wakefield. buyer John Bracken to begin improvements. Black & Baird moved several properties including a Marion avenue dwelling for 96250 and two Oakland lots for purchase by Peter Goottman. Reed Co. and Mellon Bros completed sales on Meyran and Mellon streets with prices 2500 and 4200 respectively. Mortgage placements included 6000 on Allegheny property and 1000 for three years plus a 250 mortgage in the Sixth ward.
Damaged OCR describes a two story brick residence at Fifth Avenue with uncertain ward notation and partial street details. The text mentions Post and Vireo fragments, hindering full identification of the property owner or exact location.
Markets show strength with Pittsburgh stocks closing strong as brokers hint at a buoyant pullback. Philadelphia Gas sales lead with high turnover while real estate transactions dip from prior periods though two hundred mortgages and land transfers appear in the day’s network. Mining reports from the Pittsburgh and Mexican Tin Mining Company cite productive results in Durango mines with a newly uncovered ledge promising 100 feet of ore. management anticipates adjustments by November.
Bullish tone carried into the close with prices near the week’s high. Active gains appeared in St Paul, Atchison, and notable strength in Hocking Valley bonds and stock. The week’s exports showed gold and silver movement with Europe and South America receiving major portions.
The market showed an early advance for pork with later offerings pulling prices back. Lard and butter saw moderate activity with prices firming on the best grades and general cautious trading across grains and short ribs. Receipts included wheat and corn at various levels with futures mixed and no decisive direction.
CATTLE receipts 640 head, shipments 700 head. market steady on good, slow on common, prices off from last week. 12 cars of cattle to New York today. Receipts 2000 head cattle shipments 2000 head. market slow for light Yorkers, better for medium and light stock.
Fragmented passage describes dealing with Standard Oil, J. Prank and a Harpsborg office. Text hints at a long illness linked to exposure, with symptoms of cold, clogged throat, feverish feeling, and bronchial trouble affecting the narrator.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.