Telegrpah and engineering ties praised by Peel in England
A Disparon column notes the visit of American engineers to England and quotes Lord Peel praising telegraph ties between nations. An Engineering and Mining Journal comment lauds the reception and memories of the Atlantic crossing as surpassing famed sites and achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Arthur Wellesley Peel
House of Commons
Leamington
United States
Old Country
S Iarger
Atlantic
Engineering and Mining Journal
Peel
Eifel Tower
Forth Bridge
Westminster Abbey
Sugar Cement Promise From Claus Spreckel Patent
A Spreckel patent claims a sugar based material hardened to marble like durability. Tests show it withstands running water and cuts with hammer and chisel as granite. Potential for interior decoration and as a building stone is discussed, but cost and durability compared to cement remain uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claus Spreckel
Spreckel
Keene
Typhoid Fever and Its Preventive Causes
Dr Edson of the New York Health Department reports that typhoid fever does not arise spontaneously but from contaminated sources. Primary causes listed are infected water and milk, followed by contaminated air, food, and meat. with proper precautions the disease should be preventable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edson
New York Health Department
Cowbell Craft Flourishes In Collinsville Mills
Four factories in the country produce cowbells exclusively with Collinsville among them. They turn out 150 dozen daily and ship thousands across the North and South American prairies. The process differs from other bells as steel is rolled and cut into polygons, riveted, clay’d, heated, then tempered to a polished finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collinsville
North
South America
Carbolic Acid Use Declines In Surgery
The article notes carbolic acid is now largely avoided in surgery due to its dangers including inflammation gangrene and blood poisoning. It should only be used under a skilled surgeon with proper guidance. For injuries the standard red lotion is recommended and soap is the best immediate antidote for poisoning remarks.
Ancient mortar analysis hints at Mithra temple in Germany
Four mortar samples from a very old foundation unearthed in Germany this March show lime to sand ratios of 8.85 12.05 5.33 and 1.87 percent. The remains are believed to be a Mithra temple from the mid third century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
God of
Light
Mithra
Eight Wheel Locomotive Built in 1500 Days
A single worker can construct an eight wheel locomotive for a standard range railroad in 1500 days. He would need 1650 days to assemble ten wheels for a standard gauge. Labor would cost about $1630 and metal roughly $2000. Additional $2000 covers sale and delivery, bringing the engine's ready for service value to about $8635.
Progress in Biological Discovery Stirs Confidence
Advanced thinkers declare remarkable progress in biological discovery. They contend that almost all disease may be prevented or cured with new scientific advances, signaling a hopeful era for medicine and public health.
Understanding Disease Germs and Defense Measures
The passage argues that disease outbreaks are preventable as they arise from attacks by lower life forms. It suggests identifying the germ to learn how to attack and destroy it, implying a strategic defense against illness through scientific knowledge.
Smokeless powder from Captain Noble Elswick described
A smokeless powder produced by Captain Noble of Elswick is claimed to be reliable and nearly smokeless and noiseless in explosion. The gray material forms long threads resembling whincord due to hydraulic pressure. At 300 yards a volley makes no sound and only a faint haze appears, with bullets visibly showering on the target seemingly without cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble
Elswick
New Columbus Building Showcases Brick Facade Resembling Sandstone
A Columbus, Ohio building completed features a pressed brick facade with a face scene that mimics rough-faced red sandstone. The brick offers lasting beauty as sandstone darkens with age, while maintaining a stone-like appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, O
Palace chicken car ushers luxury rail transport
The palace chicken car is a new luxury railway development enabling thousands of chickens to travel across the continent in good condition. It promises significant cost savings and efficient use of space for livestock transport.
A Chivalrous Bandit Succeeds to Save a Woman
The Prescott Arizona Journal reports on Smith the train robber recaptured after a long chase from Utah to New Mexico and Texas. He rode to aid a starving woman, later guiding rescuers to her, and was shot while resisting arrest as he neared the windmill camp. He awaits trial in the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescott
Aziz
Smith
Atlantic and Pacific Express
Canyon Diablo
O'Neil
Posse
Utah
Arizona
Atchison, Topeka
Santa Fe
Raton Mountains
New Mexico
Texas
Panhaddle
Vernon
Mellor & Hoene Exhibit Grand Pianos and Organs at 77 Fifth Ave
Mellor & Hoene promote a large display of pianos and organs at their stand and waterrooms on 77 Fifth avenue. They feature Hardman Krakwuer and Kiseball pianos, self playing organs in walnut cases, and a wide array of agents from Palace of Music. Catalogues and easy payment plans are offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitsburg
Mellor & Hoene
Hardman
Krakwuer
Kiseball
Fifth Avenue
Palace of Music
Palace
Chase
Chicago
Kimball
Mellor & Hoene's
Pittsburg
Finest Tapestry Brussels at 75 Cents a Yard
A special bargain week on tapestry Brussels carpets offered by Edward Groettlinger at 627 and 629 Penn Avenue. 8 000 yards of Roxbury and Jen wire Smith's tapestry Brussels carpets are reduced to 75 cents per yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxbury
Jenwire Smith
Brussels
Edward Groetzinger
Penn Avenue
Electric needle operation advertised by Dr J Van Dyck
Every Lady With Hair on Her Face Can have it destroyed forever without pain fear shock trace or injury by the electric needle operation by consulting Dr. J. Van Dyck electro-surgeon at Hotel Albemarle Pittsburg 112 styles of perfect fitting corsets at low est prices. Every popular make including Her Majesty's P D and P of our own importation also the nen lightweight featherbone corset 85 cents a pair at Rosen baum Co s
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. van Dyck
Hotel Albemarle
Pittsburg
Her Majesty's, P. D
Rosenbaum & Co
Believers in Dancing at Thuma's Academy Opening
Opening of Thuma's Academy at 64 Fourth Avenue Tuesday October 1 announced in the amuse ment column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thuma’s Academy
Fourth Avenue
Excursions to Cumberland From Rail Line Offer
Excursions to Cumberland Maryland depart tomorrow September 23 via B and C Railroad. Round trip rate is $3.00. Train times morning. Store offers 24 inch wide plush fabrics at Tic and $1 a yard with best value in the city. Hucus and Backe advertise in this notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Hucus & Backe
Portraits and Cabinets Advertised at Pittsburg Gallery
Promote children's visit to Aufrecht's Elite Gallery 016 Market St Pittsburg for 12 fade resistant cabinets priced at 1 dollar. Elevator service and Hrapgruanters for old whiskies No 523 Liberty foot of Fifth Ave. Pearson's photographs praised for best likeness and finish in two cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aufrecht
Market St
Pittsburg
Liberty
Fifth Avenue
Pearson
Pictures of Trade Reflect Steady Industrial Growth
A Pittsburg financial digest notes a slow steady expansion across industries with favorable outlooks for gas, electric, and real estate stocks. It cites strong demand for housing, cautious investors, and a thriving mortgage and insurance market while warning against speculative booms and political entanglements in utilities.
Mount offers good building sites at moderate figures
The area has strong demand and the Mount is praised for beauty and natural and artistic appeal. It notes rising interest and suggests it should not be overlooked by buyers seeking moderate prices for good building sites.
Pittsburg Stock and Bond Market Summary
The report lists bid and asked prices across banks, insurance firms, gas companies, natural gas stocks, coal and oil firms, railway and streetcar stocks, electric and miscellaneous stocks in Pittsburgh. Notable items include Central Traction, Equitable mortgage bonds, Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, and Little Rock water bond sales. The piece notes total New York stock sales for the day and names several brokers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitts
Pet
Stock & Metal
Iadhange National Tank
Fu Deposit Company
Third National Pay Union National Bank
Bud Sa
First Nat
Hank, “Allezhen
Caves
Real
Wariea Nal Haenk Aiegisiy de
Allegheny
Third National, Allegheny
Allegheny Insurance Co
Wees
Allegheny Gas Co
Hlum
A Consolidated Ted Gas Co
Illmm
Wile
East End Jas Co
Mum
Coeseee OO Oni Pittsburg Gas Co
Llum
Sane Southside Gas Co
Ilum
Allegheny Heatth
Nio
Chartere
Allesheny Fairey
Elendstuninkaaede Chartiers Railway
Pesseshauaussees Saee Pitts
Castle Shannon
Copalayee
Vitis
Jone
Pitta
McK
Youswanetts
Cin
Louis Shae Pina
Ewalt (Vorts-third Bt
Bucsacesssaes Eee
Hand Street
Ween Ener Nasthaidek Bridge Co
Nin Goiane
Monongahela Uriee
Kiragh Point & Ibe
Lawrencev
Allegheny County
Saacdaseesie
Westinghouse
la Norta Mining Co
M Co
Central Traction
Robinson Bros
Equitable
Sproul & Lawrence
W. H. Watt
New York
Atchison
Delaware
Lackawanna and Western
Lake Shore
Louisville and Nashville
Missouri Pacific
Northwestern
New Jersey Central
Northern Pacific
Reading
St Paul
Union Pacific
Oracle on Money Market Conditions Cites Stable Rates
John J. Knox, President Bank of the Republic, notes no anxiety in banks and steady demand for funds. He blames recent tight money talk on manipulation aimed at Treasury officials, predicts modest activity and relief if needed, with currency shipments linked to crop movements and healthy demand for funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galn
LSS Ovet
Treasury
Washington
New York
Trade names and rail routes listed in scattered notices
Fragmented OCR displays a jumble of railroad and transit references including Northern Pacific, West Shore, Missouri Ga, and Pacific lines. It reads like a catalog of stock symbols, locomotives, and regional lines with scattered numbers and abbreviations, lacking coherent narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. K
T. Gen
Northern Pac
Missouri
West Shore
West
Bank Clearing Figures and Balances Report
Weekly banking totals show clearings of $74,471,445 and balances of $3,560,471 in St. Louis. For the prior week clearings reached $20,170,711 with balances of $3,327.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baox
England
St. Louis
Oil Market Quiet as Traders Favor Old Delivery System
The oil market yesterday showed barely any activity with extreme fluctuations mirroring the day before. Brokers were low on spirits and the proposal to revert to daily deliveries drew notable support, likely to help the Standard regain stability. only a few cash sales occurred and regular trading was scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princiny
Market Features Corrected Daily by The Pittsburg Journal
The Pittsburg Mercantile ad reports refined Liverpool goods and street market features. A. B. McGrew & Co. quotes puts nine cents and salls at 10034, with low prices and daily corrections by market clerks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puenwake
Pittsburg
National transit and petroleum market briefes
Market notes from Bradford and New York show national transit certificates opening around one dollar with highs near one hundred and four dollars and closing near one hundred dollars. Petroleum opened steady then dulled with limited range, reflecting overall stock exchange tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Om Crry
Bradford
Crrosy Isle
New York
Petroleum
Movements in Realty Across Pittsburgh Properties Sold
Mellon Brothers sold multiple city lots to various buyers including H. L. Benner, Mrs. Nevil Argyle, Mrs. M. O'Connor, and Thomas T. Harris across Mellons plans in Beatty Copeland and Negley districts for sums ranging from 670 to 2 600. Additional transfers occurred on Baum Grove Roup station Lin street and Lin street Allentown area with mortgages and anticipated value boosts from Second avenue electric roll. Magaw & Goff reported 42 lots sold in Eta Park Place and Castle Shannon Railroad plans, with builds planned on purchased parcels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellon Brothers
H. L. Benner
Mellons
Beatty
Thomas T. Harris
Broad Street
Kirkwood Street
B. A. Negley
John F. Baxter
Smithfield Street
E. G. Matthews
Baum Grove
Roup Station
Baum Street
Ewing & Byers
Federal Street
Fifth Ward
Albany
Samuel W. Black & Co
Fourth Avenue
Hazelwood
Lytle Street
Lyle Street
Second Avenue
Elizabeth Street
Lin Street
Boges
Allentown
L. O. Frazier
Forty-Fifth
Butler Streets
Thomas Jenny
Irwin
Ateenth Ward
Case
Home Street
Sewickley
Reed RF Coyle & Co
Patrick Burrs
Marion Place
Magaw & Golf
J. B. Zimmerman
Smith Station
Castle Shannon
H. K. Foster
Magaw & Goff
Cil Improvement Company
Lim
Eta Park Place
Lor No. Son Greely Avenue
W. A. Huggins
Builders Boost Permits Amid Cold Weather Push
Last week saw 0 permits issued but a $200,723 value, a season high year to date. Read as a field list of largely medium sized homes with addresses in wards across the city including Labelle Street, Virginia Avenue, Batchez Street, Grandview Avenue, Fifth Avenue, Sheridan Avenue, and more, featuring numerous two story frame houses and several brick mansards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Rossthorne
Label
Fifth Avenue
Twenty-second Ward
G. G. Cassel
Sheridan Avenue
Nineteenth Ward
P. M. Lareen
T. Williams
E. M. O'Neill
Boquet Street
Fourteenth Ward
Oakland Avenue
H. S. Rook
M. Gorman
Smallman Street
Twelfth Ward
Westinghouse Machine Company
Penn Avenue
Eifth
F. Nourse
Center Avenue
Eleventh Ward
James Carnaham
Erin Street
John Rickart
Wylie Avenue
Osey Alley
Thirteenth Ward
John Stumbelick
Mifflin Street
Sixteenth Ward
Hubert Hopper
Howley Avenue
Sixteenth
Adams Getty
Pearl Street
Samuel Barry
Matilda
Humbold
E. Mind
Lari- Mer Avenue
T. L. Lindsey
Kelly Street
M. Flymian
Millwood Avenue
Thirteenth
Tim McMahon
R. McClelland
Herron Avenue
Martin Flaherty
Frazier Street
Daniel Hurley
Ward Street
Herbert Hegier
Fisk Street
A. C. Goeddel
Hiland Avenue
Congregational Presbyterian Church
Anderson Avenue
W. R. McFall
Frankstown Avenue
Joseph Wenzel
John
Carson Street
Thirty-sixth
Howe Street
Opat
Multiple two story frames listed in Twenty-seventh ward
A catalog of property construction notes lists numerous two story and frame additions across wards including Twenty-first Twenty-third and Thirty-second. Entries detail owners like Pitgen Ehrman Dressel and Mellon along with street names such as Meadow Lyric Bertha and Bingham and sizes up to 26x50 feet with costs noted for Pittsburg Iron and Paint Company and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Pitgen
Ladd Fons
Auburn
Warm East
Sena Nopneety
Joseph
Twey Street
Jane
George A. Ehrman
Sarah Street
Darick
Resto Reezinaki
Twente
Rie Wasa
Lane Foe
Atratas Peseck Tinas
Cobden Street
Twanty-savanth
E. Duffy
Keatings Alley
Earnest Lang
Craig Street
Meadow Street
Joseph J. Dressel
Lyric Street
W. Stackhouse
Bertha
George A. Glaze
Bingham Street
Bingham Street, Thirty-second Ward
Geo. Curry
Mulberry Alley
Twenth-sixth
Twenty-seventh Streets
Twelfth Ward
Mabeleet
Duff Street
Aven
Thirteenth Ward
Albert Rebolski
Brereton Avenue
John Martin
Elia Street
Sixteenth Ward
W. L. Mellon
Arabella Street
Twentieth Ward
Ewin Street
Pittsburg Iron and Paint Company
Roup Street
Andrew Freese
Larkins Alley
John Kline
Arlington Avenue
Bruno Schultz
Berg Street
J. D. Kraus
Cowan Street
Stock Market Slips Amid Weak Opening With Coal and Sugar Leads
New York trading opens weak as bears press shares beyond last night, with First prices down 4 to 4 1 2 percent. Coal stocks lead gains later, Jersey Central and Susquehanna rise, while bank statements trigger some profit taking. Railroad bonds remain firm. Northern Pacific preferred and Louisville and Nashville show activity amid mixed results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sugar Trust
Northern Pacific
Louisville
Nashville
St. Paul
Bears
The
Stock Exchange
Jersey Central
Nashvi Paul
Sacville
Susquehanna and Western
Kansas
Texas
Whitney & Stephenson
Pillaburg
New York Stock Exchange
Fourth Avenue
S. Esas
Canadian Pacific
Jersey
Asco Chemopeake
Uboy C
Quney, Ait, & Bt
St. P
Tis C
St le & Pitts
Northwestern
Wal
Iron
Col
Hocking Wrens
E. T
Lake Erie & Weate
Lake Erie & West
Lake Snare & M
Louisville & Nashville
Michigan Central
St. L
Wiens
Norfolk & O
Norfolk
Western
Plorthera Pacific
Oregon
Peo
Dec
Evans
Os Phiindel
Reading
Pullman Palace
Ak W. PB
T Tm
Ahash
Western Union
Wheeling & L
IM Gas Truat
Wheat market closes firmer on export demand and mill activity
Chicago and Minneapolis wheat trade shows a dull tone with firm undertone as export demand and mill purchases push prices higher. December and May positions rise while nearby futures drift, with subdued outside business and steady cash quotes. Cocoa notes, pork and lard trade also quiet, with steady cash markets and unchanged butter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tenay
C. Aig Andrig Bull
Canaa Minnea
Manu
Tetads
Sasuen Aonb Ae
Hees
SGBO
Searber
Tele Sanu
Asheie & Fye
Live Stock Market Report for September 21 1880
Receipts show cattle 750 head with little trading as consignments dominate. Hogs receipts near 1200 head with slow market and prices around 460 for light Yorkers to 440 for medium and Philadelphia hogs. eight carloads shipped to New York today. Sheep receipts 1000 head with market at steady rates for dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Secret Societies Golden Chain Visit in McKeesport
Past Commander Samuel Ostscod visits McKeesport Lodge tomorrow night to honor meritorious services for the Golden Chain secret society. Jage Alesbeny announces the event and invites members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Chain
Jage Alesbeny
Samauel L Ostscod
McKeesport
Colonel Sam Black Corncil Seizes Bargains at Cohen’s
A reader note describes Colonel Sam Black Corncil of OU presenting a fine Bible and noting Captain R B Robison attended a sale at M G Cohen's 533 Smithfield Street offering diamonds jewelry silverware clocks and other goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Black
Corncil O. U
Peenant
R. B. Robison
M. G
Cohen’s
Smithfield St
Excursion to Chicago on P and W Ry Announces Ticket Sale
On September 26 the Pittsburg and Western Railway will sell excursion tickets to pay for a fee toward New Cal and intertests. tickets good until October 6 for nine dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg and Western Railway
New Cal
Castoria Refrain Across Generations
A family recalls giving Castoria through years of childhood illness and care. The repeated brand use traces the mother's, child's, and grandmother's routines with the product across generations.
Results That Last Patient Testimony Cites Cure at Sweeney's Hotel
Charles B. Wiexel of 183 Cass Avenue Allegheny describes a severe respiratory illness linked to exposure. He reports persistent cough chest tightness night sweats and mucus in throat before using a remedy he credits with stopping symptoms and restoring sleep strength and health. The claim notes verification of residence and statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wiexel
Charles B. Wiexal
Cass Avenue
Allegheny
Sweeney's Hotel
Sacha
Ted Bia
Orm Ao
Daxamia
Charles B. Wrexel
John Wiig
Chicago Junction
Dow Copeland & Blair
Dra, Copeland & Blair
Forker
Arch Street
Aing Barca
Blair
Thas
Also Mentioned on This Page
America
Scientific and Industrial Notes
Palace Chicken Car
Daniel Webster
Hayne
Massachusetts
Dun & Co
Bradstreet
Dr. Croaker
Philadelphia Gas and Electric
Electric Company
Central
Hank
Bridge
Fidelity Title and Trust Company
Elill
la Noria
Drygoods Credit Guarantee
State of
Orlando M. Harper
Harper
Bank of Pittsburg
Gladeff
Sept
Tie Dys
Fort Wayne
Bellvue and
Bayna
Caf Avenue
Bellvue
Emsworth
Dixmont
Mount Washington
Philadelphia Gas
Cleargy
Portant Transactions
Cenlers
Philadelphia
Sommes
Whita Mephans
Pennsylvania
Hallroad
Bufalo, Saewate and
Wy Lenah
Netra
Wea
Boston
Utoh, & Ton
Rutland
Alch
Stott BR
Wis. Central Com
Boston Itsay
Wis. Central Pf
Maine
Allowex Ma Co
Calumet & Hoois
Cinn
San, & Cleve
Bild
Pramklims
Eastern BR. H
HUTON
Eastern R. B. És
Pewable
Ceree
Hell
OwsiEns
Claus Spreckels
H.C. Wilsox
Samuel W. Black & Coa
Virginia
Asugar
Presbyterian Church
Amberson Avenue
Bet
Canada
East Liberty
Castoria
Misa
Wu EY
Stephenson
Messrs
Drexel
É& Co
Commission
Eae
John M. Oakley
Chicago Hoard of Trade and
Pittsburg Petroleum Exchange
Sixth ST
Rialto Building
Compan
Ae Fidelity Title & 4 Trust Company
Arena Pivaburg
Charles B. Wiezel
Cass Apemia
Sixth Avenue
Hunday
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