Edison Plans Electric Railroad At 200 Miles Per Hour
An interview outlines Thomas Edison’s vision of an electric railway between Chicago and Milwaukee using central power rails and motorized cars. He predicts three 10 000 to 12 000 horsepower stationary engines could power the system, with trains reaching 200 mph in theory and 100 mph in practical use, stopping by air brakes.
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Ison
Mento
Prankson
Pennsylvania Railroad
Jersey City
Pittsburg
Henry Villard
Chicago
Milwaukee
Edison
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Willard Ie
Hell
ly @ vieloity
New York
Preacher Detective Unmasks White Cap Ring in Sterling
A Pinkerton agent posing as a quiet visiting preacher gathered confessions from White Cap members in Sterling New Jersey. Indictments follow against Herbert Gray Torrey, a local leader, a town justice of the peace, and eight other respected residents. The Sterling Mission Church is left without a pastor.
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Mis Wreck
Ama Mas
United States Assay Office
Justice of the Peace
We Benn
Dove
N. J
Assater Torrey
Arthur C. Dill
Mission Presby Church
Sterling
Herbert Gray Torrey
Oller
Honce
Stirling
Ohio
Stirling Mission
Arthur C
Dominic
Pinkerton
White Cap
Justice of the Peace of the
Smoke consuming locomotive described by A R Cavner
The Chicago and Alton locomotive with a smoke consumer system, tested in Bloomington Illinois, uses an enlarged exhaust opening and external piping to inject water into the boiler. The arrangement places a perforated dome, a 52 foot coil of two inch brass pipe, and a front check into the boiler to capture heat from exhaust steam and hot gases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago and Alton
A. R. Cavner
Bloomington
Ill
Society Aims and Bridal News Spark Conversation
Grundy comments on college athletics and wealth, noting pressures of modern society. Observations cover wedding announcements, fashion, church worship, and social display, with critique of arranged plans and the pursuit of conspicuousness in contemporary life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manny
Society For the Prevention
No Doubt of It and Quips in a Local Talk
A fragmented theater style dialogue showcases witty exchanges about Hicks Mannon Garrill and other locals. Snippets hint at gossip, misreads, and comic quips on marriage, travel, and fortune with a closing line praising the silent man who avoids rumor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks
Ed Mannon
Cortlandt Street
Aphorisms and reflections on avarice and society
A compilation of sayings on wealth greed and social status from thinkers like Goethe Walton Cicero Carlyle Whipple and Emerson. The musing notes contrast materialism with literary virtue and warn that wealth can corrupt or obscure true interest.
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George
Goethe
Izaak Walton
Cicere
Carlyle
Sanford
E. P. Whipple
J. G. Bolland
Definitions by a pessimist and other aphorisms
A collection of witty, critical quips on plagiarism patriotism memory constancy originality and education. Kate Field's Washington quotes highlight skepticism about logic and reasoning with sharp, compact observations.
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Kate Field
Washington
Locomotive of the Future Describes Pressurized Air Fireing Method
A historic proposal details a forward pressure blower system linked to a small rotary engine. Heated air from exhaust gases fans the fire with seven ounce pressure, circulating through air jets around the fire box to create hot oxygen for complete combustion and smoke reduction.
Don’t Let Blues Cloud Your Daily Virtues, Parmer Quote
A fragment quotes Alo’a Parmer advising not to cling to theories when feeling blue, not to overexplain, and not to misread neglect as insult. It cautions most mistakes go unnoticed unless highlighted and urges focus on personal conduct amid life’s despondency.
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Aloa Parmer
Not to Be Wasted
A brief exchange shows a character refusing to waste breath while a Mrs Enpee answers with a sharp retort about speaking time and explanations. The dialogue hints at wit and tension between two speakers.
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Mall and Express
Maud
John
Rastus
Bronson
Heaven
Emerson
Mr. Leal
John Leal
Plabatield
Messrs
Ha Arl McVey
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Mainfield
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Due Street
A. M. Seguine
Laing
Madison Ave
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William White
Natilan Harper
Elias R. Pope
John N. Schenck
Manning Ave
Vachtien
Ote Gate of
United Tea and Coffee
West Front Street
JC. M. Ulrich
Jaco
Elkwood Cafe
J. B. Miller
Norchasinc
Plainfield Produce CO
Ratitan Mills
North Avenue
R. J. Shaw
Oetslyr
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Park Avenue
Brown & Sharp
Sharett
Pierson Hardware CO
Coal & Wood
E. H. Holmes
Lehigh Coal
Madison Avenue
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East Front ST
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Easton Mails
Arnve
A. Uw
Trenton
U. Mail
BR. Pope, P. W
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Tasop
Fae
John Johnston
South Avenue
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