Iron demands persist despite past forecasts
The Engineering Magazine notes that iron demand has proved consistently resilient and cumulative, resisting substitutes. It cites rising usage in buildings, rolling stock, and machinery, with future supply concerns rising as major producers secure Swedish ores and expand sources in Greece and North Africa.
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Messenigt
United States
Spain
France
Greece
North Africa
Lapland
Arctic Circle
Madame de Stael
J. Stephen Decane
Tnly
British Columbia Coal Pockets Open Vast North Rockies Field
A 19th century mining note highlights British Columbia’s Grow’s Nest Pass as a major coal region. It spans 40 miles north to south and 16 miles east to west, with up to fifty workable seams 4 to 30 feet thick. Estimated coal tonnage reached 75,400,900,000 by Dr. Selwyn, and coke quality is highly regarded. The piece also touches on arch structures and a Missouri editor's quip about Jesse James.
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British Columbia
British Canunda
Grow's Nest Pass
Rockies
Elk River
Mandaryine
Alberta
Selwyn
Gen Iogical Survey of Canada
Mortimer Jam
Iniy
Elevator Millionaire Bradbury Speaks of Work and Wealth
The article portrays William Bradbury a motel elevator operator who controls a costly lift while earning millions. He defends work ethic saying he works out of habit and for living, recalling other pioneers and noting his philanthropy with large charitable donations as he rails against idleness.
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Glevator
Vaminer
Willian 2
Aradburs
Mr. Bradbury
Mere of Thon
Faly
Flood
Otten
Stanford
Cracker
Hopkins
Sharon
Sutra
Blythe
Bradbury
Man in Tin Helmet Arrested Amid Emperor Delusion
A Chicago man in a tin helmet claimed to be Emperor Hadrian and distributed money on North Clark Street. Officers found the helmet while detaining him as crowds laughed and dimes and quarters flew around. He spoke of a Roman triumph before being taken to the police court for further handling.
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Abi Selwet
Maher
Robert Mayle
East Hireyo Avenue
Chicago
North Clark Street
Hadrian
Rome
Nome
Tiber
Employment Prospects in Japan for Americans
A Yokohama consular report dated February 4, 1900 notes there are more young men seeking clerical and official posts in Japan than positions available. Officials favor Japanese hires over foreigners, with limited openings for Americans. The letter advises Americans to secure employment before coming and remains cautious about opportunities under the imperial government.
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Lia
Luo Mia
Guney Sxoudy
Yokohuama
New York
Japan
Gowey
Ben
United States
Proper Remedy For A Faint In The West Side Armory
A crowd gathers at the West Side armory as dancers perform and two men react when a woman faints from heat. The pudgy man asks what to do, his wide chested companion suggests they go get a drink while attendants fan and water the swooning woman.
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Chicago
West Side Armory
Ni Hind
Lils
Aren
Rola
SECRET OF HIS SUCCESS FOR CHAUNCEY DEPEW
Chauncey Depew, renowned for his genial treatment of reporters, says he spends about two hours a day with interviewers. He credits much of his popularity to how well he treats newspapers, and he notes reporters return the favor. A secretary, Harry Duval, adds that Depew appears consistently good natured, a trait that endears him to the press.
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Chauncey My Tepew
Psus Leuile
le R
Harry Duval
Depew
Indy
Hive
Why colored beggars are seen on city streets
A Philadelphia police officer questions the existence of colored beggars and explains his six years on the force chasing away white and black panhandlers. He notes that colored folks are seen as improvident, yet rarely beg unless crippled, and recounts encounters with beggars and attempted scams.
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Inquirer
White whale hunters chase shelldrake in Dover Bay
A New York Sun correspondent recounts a dramatic off shore pursuit near Flat Town where fishermen and sailors armed with old telescopes watch a white whale chase a wounded shelldrake. After hours the bird vanishes and locals fear the whale swallowed it.
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Mass
New York Sun
Inow
Flat Town
Hare
Ib Wis
Seika
Beggar Crushed By Indifference As Size Hinders Charity
A heavy beggar stands in a crowd, asks for pennies in a tin cup, but a broad generous man ignores him. The beggar laments being fat keeps him from getting a meal, pockets the cup, and walks away hungry and defeated.
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Chimmie
Southern railway promotes summer resorts and lodgings
The Southern railway showcases sea and mountain retreats from Absville to Tate Springs in a folder titled Summer Homes and Resorts. It lists nearly a thousand resorts hotels and boarding houses with rates and schedules. Contact A Benscoter for a copy, with factory discount offers and office details.
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Southern Railway
Tenn
Couckout Mountain
Monio Sano
Hontagile
Ala
Lithia
Spuogs
Vations
Virginia Spruge
Southern
Wilteta O A. Benscoter
Eéperel Fessenger
Anne
Calttanooza
Tean
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Enaw Jn
Georgetown
Solla Hyery Tay
Saat Necgase
Shere
Americum
Alwaya
Narely Fatla
Chimmit
San Antonio
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Fort Worth
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Cinginnats
ROUEN
Angnet
Sunset Tigret Qoffice
Grand’ Opera House
Opera Haven Bullyini
FL Morse
Colorado Springs
ARES
Tallouston
Texas
J. M'Millan BP
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San.antonio
Ft. Worth
Dallas
Clay McKet
Alamo
Colorado
Lockwood National
New Orleans
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Elite Hotel
Main Plaza
Soledad St
Loustaunau & P. Berge
Elmendorf & Com
North Side
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Waukegan
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