Discovery of New Districts Sparks Southwest Mining Boom
Reports from the West describe rising activity in Arizona and Mexican silver districts driven by higher silver prices. New management begins work in Tucson and Pima County. rich ore discoveries near Lake City and Durango attract prospectors, with large ore canyons and growing output reported by multiple mines and periods.
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Mexico
A. H. Morehead
Lake Valley
Sierra County
Durango
Iron deposits extend into Ontario from Minnesota range
Iron explorers report the rich Ver million and Mesabi deposits reaching Ontario beyond the Duluth Dulath area. Over 200 explorers are north of the international boundary, mapping the continuation of the range that hosts mines of the Minnegota Iron Company.
The Grant Monument Design for General Grant’s Memorial
An accurate description of architect John H Duncan’s accepted design for a Grant Memorial in Riverside Park New York. The 160 foot tall monument features Doric lower and Ionic upper orders with a pyramidal dome and marble mosaic reliefs of Grant’s war victories. An equestrian statue of Grant stands at the entrance and four staff generals overlook the front. The base covers 100 by 100 feet with a rear apse, interior rotunda, and spaces for banners relics and speeches. Estimated total cost 500000 dollars with 150000 dollars for the base alone.
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New York
John H. Duncan
Grant Memorial Association
Riversde Park
Memorial Hall
Grant
Napoleon
Invalides
Rich ore beds rise above country with high iron content
Analysts in the city report very rich ore and exposed beds rising 100 to 200 feet above the surrounding terrain. Ore analyzers claim up to 68 percent metallic iron and below the Bessemer limit for phosphorus. Open pit mining is expected to continue as rail access remains limited to the Canadian Pacific survey into the district. Captain William Hambly and Silver Mountain Company push 170 foot long gold lode at Julia location yielding 12 to 14 dollars per ton while developing Overland and Cleveland mines with heavy capital already spent.
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Denver
Richmond Hall
Woddy Creek
Richmond Hill
Little Annie
Lake City
Carmi
Bonanza
Leadville
Bessemer
Minnnesota Ranges
Tripean
Canadian Pacific
Spano Crry
William Hambly
Silver Mountain Company
Graham
Julia
Overland
Julis
Cleveland
Eill
Silver Mountain
Portland Chamber Calls State Census Recount to Gain Representation
The Portland Chamber of Commerce urges a September 18 state convention to seek re enumeration of Oregon. It argues the June statewide census harmed Multnomah County and Salem, risking loss of a Congressional seat and state legislative representation, and asks Congress and the Interior Department for re enumeration if officials refuse.
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PortLand
Ore
Chamber of Commerce
Oregon
Multnomah County
Salemi
Alef
Salem
Multnomah
Palow
Chamber of Commerce of
Secretary of the Interior
United States
Water and whiskey cure for summer health hoax
A dubious 19th century claim promotes mixing pure whiskey with drinking water to prevent illness and malnutrition. It touts Duffy’s Pure Malt as absolutely pure and safe for all, urging readers to avoid other brands while linking whiskey to malaria defense and digestion benefits.
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J. F. Trumbull
Connecticut
Wanamaker's Offers Quality Wool Boys Clothing and Fall Suits
Wanamaker's promotes a full store of Boys and Little Boys clothing for autumn and winter, stressing all wool fabrics over shoddy. The ad highlights fall suits, both silk-lined and non lined oversacks, priced to offer good value. It urges customers to browse patterns and spare minutes for shopping.
Fall Designs in Floor Coverings On View At Fifth Avenue Window
Our exhibit showcases new Fall Designs across all grades and descriptions of floor coverings. The Wiltons Mog nets and Body Brussels carpets are highlighted as the latest effects in design and color. Window display on Fifth Avenue invites shoppers to select now while the assortment is full.
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Fifth Avenue
Wiltons
Mognets
Body
Brussels
Runaway freight cars dash to pieces near Santa Cruz
Eight empty freight cars broke loose from the engine on a coast division branch near Monte Vista. Four cars left the track at the junction and were crushed. the others stayed on the main line, passing a passenger train. No injuries occurred as the cars slowed after reaching the main track. The eight mile trip took about four minutes.
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Santa Cruz
Monte Vista
Coast Division
Aplex
Loma Puita
Exposition Attractions At Hendricks Co Display
Hendricks and Company showcase fine photographs drawing crowds at the Exposition. Bring friends for affordable photos with cabinets priced at $1 per dozen. Located at 68 Federal Street, Allegheny.
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Hendricks & Co
Federal St
Allegheny
Fire-loving Woman Charged With Seven City Arsons
Mrs Belle Rafferty alias Mrs B McDonald Emma Curtis and others are jailed in Memphis on seven counts of setting fires to homes in seven cities and attempting to claim insurance. She reportedly insured furnishings and clothing in each case, facing possible charges across multiple jurisdictions.
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Memphis
Belle Rafferty
B. McDonald
Emma Curtis
Bebe McDonald
Rafferty
Fleishman’s Cloak Department Sells Reeve Style Seers
Fleishman’s New Cloak Department offers black cheviot tailor-made seers double-breasted reefer style with large lapels priced at 9 pounds about 12 dollars. Kwasie and Suyster advertise at 35 Fifth Ave as a beauty at 475 dollars.
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Kwasie & Suyster
Fifth Ave
Fleishman’s
Fleishman's
Wanamaker Speech Maker Tailoring At 2000 Styles Shop
Announcement notes Wanamaker offers nearly two thousand tailoring styles and ready to wear goods with custom ordering options. Local shoppers are invited to explore diverse fabrics and cuts at the famed department store.
Pittsburg Photo Studio Offers Child Portraits At Market Street
Aufrecht at 516 Market Street promotes being the greatest children photographer with new patronage. Elevators and great bargains at Knable Schuster 85 Fifth Ave offer black cheviot suits at 15 dollars. Grand dress goods display at Enable Shuster 35 Fifth Ave. Elevator.
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Childress Merino
Enable & Suvster
Fifth Ave
Amfrecht
Market Street
Pittsburg
Knable & Schuster
Aufrecht
Market St
Elite
Enable & Shuster’s
Boy Killed Playing With Revolver In Port Locals
A 10 year old boy, son of Panhandle Engineer Charles Beam, found a revolver at home in LocalsPort. He pointed it at a friend to show it was loaded, pulled the trigger, and the gun fired fatally. The blast entered the base of the brain, killing him instantly.
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LocalsPort, Inc
Panhandle
Charles Beam
Beam
Reunion of the Abolitionists in Boston on September 22
A call goes out for a reunion of abolitionists at Tremont Temple Boston September 22 the Lincoln emancipation anniversary. The event aims to unite abolitionists and supporters to revive old memories and inspire youth toward liberty and justice. Frederick Douglass will speak. Mr Harvey Fuiscs of Cochran Mills Pa reportedly had crooked eyes made straight in two minutes by Dr Sadler at 809 Penn Ave.
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Boston
Tremont Temple
Lincoln
Frederick Deuslass
Harvey Fuiscvs
Ares Cochrans Mills
Sadler
Penn Ave
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