When Gas Was New in New York City
A 19th century venture by Sam Leggett introduced gas lighting to New York in 1823. The three story Cherry Street house became a beacon as crowds gathered to witness the new illuminant safer and brighter than candles. Neighbors and curious visitors watched the demonstrations from the street as Leggett guided them through the home.
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First Company
New York City
Ben
London
New York
Sam Leggett
Couny
Cherry Hill
Franklin House
Prest Washington
New K
Cherry Gardens
Brooklyn Bridge
Mr. Legrett
Leggett
Hat Odor Reveals Dealer in Opera Scandal
A New York scene reveals a hat worn by a famed beauty exposes a betrayed lover. A department store clerk notes a distinct musk oil scent clinging to hat lining, linking it to a costly, ill-fated purchase and a young tailor’s plan to swap for necessity.
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Loyer
The Maid of Milan Song Becomes Folk Favorite
A fragment recounts Payne's adaptation of the song Home Sweet Home from the failed 1823 opera The Maid of Milan. The tune, once part of an unsuccessful production, gained lasting popularity with over 100 copies sold in the first year and continued sales thereafter as a charming folk melody.
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Payne
Milan
Arabian Steeds and Desert Butter Myth Explored
A traveler discusses the beauty and endurance of the noble Arabian horse and shares an iconoclastic tale. He claims Arabian mares churn butter in a trot, using milk in a sheepskin bag tied to the saddle, producing smooth butter as the horse moves.
An Eye For an Aye Speaker Debate Clashes in Congress
The Philadelphia Ledger reports a heated congressional exchange where the speaker laments failing to secure an aye vote at critical moments as tensions rise over decisive votes and party alignment.
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Congress
Delphia Ledger
They Do Me Men Are Born Great In Truth Forevermore
A compact quotation on human greatness and shrinking from truth echoes Emerson. The saying contrasts bold men with those who conceal truth, urging steadfast honesty as a lasting ideal.
Receipts and Expenditures Ledger 1906 Summary
A line item summary lists numerous deposits and warrants issued between March and May 1906. It shows deposits by city departments and officials including building plumbing and electrical inspectors, city marshal and clerk, market master, city engineer, and collector. The balance and overdraft figures culminate in a total of 330,073.67 with a final note of 1996.
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Wee Cee
Ged Cohn
Plumbing Inspector
Tae Ae
Tebe Ecuwe
City Electricians
Penecaes
Se News
Cigre
Cireas
City Electrician
Cian
1905 City Expenditures General Fund Ledger Items
A compact record of 1905 expenditures across city departments including salaries for March and March year-end closings. Highlights show payments to city officials such as mayor Bryan Callaghan and city attorney Joseph Ryan, various clerk and assessor salaries, health and park department disbursements, engine and fire department costs, street commissioner's, engineer's, and waterworks expenses, plus numerous minor bills for supplies, repairs, and services.
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C. H. Terrell
J. W. Stephens
J. D. Rullmann
Bryan Callaghan
St. C
Frank Bros
Cerca
H. FE. Hildebrand
Court of Civil Appeals
Callaghan
McGown
Irvin
Tobin
Porte
L. B. Camp
Fred Fries
Chas. A. Jenke
Conte
Cscs
Rence
L. L. Goodrich
Tom Donohue
Pynennet
Ben Weise
Assessor
Cont
H. Tolle
H. F. Biermann
Enteceers
Dave Cowan
Wilson Baker
Frank V. Weise
A. Riedner
Police Dept
Mch
C. Villemain, Sr
TONG
Woimpior
Occa
Joseph Ryan
March
Moog
John Stappenbeck
Victor Beze
Thor. Griatior
Eastates
M. B. Buckley
Corporation Court
Thad W. Smith
Henry Umscheid
W. H. Hennessy
Galaries
Hugh Morgan
Biavi -Cog
Srigtior
Elizabeth Kenney
Tae Suave Loog
W. D. Druse
Grietio
H. Faust
Lee Reynolds
Oribotor
A. J. Veltmann
Iiss
Chas
James Wahrberger
API Kae
B. J. Crowther
Boajon
Gaiatica
Max Becker
police and fire _ commission
Eli Arnaud
John Bauer
Sal
Ed Braden
M. W. Davis
Jno
T. Hambleton
E. A. Kuehn
J. R. Lambert
W. L. Richtey
Alderman
C. S. Robinsay
John de “Rallmann
S Dept
Cee Ees
F. M. Giraud
Demons GR A
J. E. van Riper
Chas. Callaghan
Engi
Ay Bee
Eeko
Ween Ek
Bryan Mauermath
Rodman
Engineer’s
NORE
Anson Booker
Axman
Wanneea
Bee
Ed M. Rivas
Loug
Grminsoy
Wnt
Ooh
Robert A. Patrick
Engineer
Henry Maibaum
John Schroeder
L. Gutzeit
Weg Bees
Henry Winckler
Board of Health
R.E. Moss
Health Dept
S. Berg
R. L. Withers
Maren
W. A. White
Aouc
James McManus
Elec
C. K. Crawford
Fritz Russi
H. Steingruber
Park Dept
Orme
Aig Fire Alarm Dept
Gcoiscoes
Tom Leo
Moore Felter
Roe
Wome R
Mnes Ook Sleeek
Jesus Cassiano
A. c
Cs Nc Ee Ee
Ae Rene OE
Fire Dept
Annie T. Conyers
Eng. Co
Beitel Lumber Co
Begcre
Stephen Biediger
City Hospital
Berman & Zadek
City Hospitad
F. Benavides
Wm. Basse
Collins-Gunther Co
Vkee Eas Fere RR
F. Cesarini
F. A. Chapa
City Etanien
Bik Kc Cober
J. T. Dietsch
Daily Light
Auditor’s
J C. Dielmann
Deavor AG
J. S. Dodds & Co
Engineer's Dept
Ivecass
Florian Insurance Agency
Palitine Insurance Co
City Hall
A. Franz
Gibson Soap Co
Ms City Hall
Peter Jonas
Henry F. Flato
Warhol Dent
Ccose Lawn
Eeanes
L. Eichhorn
Frank W. Lewis
Pat O’hara
Adolph Colmann
Gus A. Mauermann
Sellows
Aaiesuns
Debyeks Ak
St. Com
Weaset
Rts
Egs
SEM Nla
Rae RC
Rae RC Rucl
Lee
Frank R. Newton
Garza
City
F. Hopkins
St. Mary’s Street Bridge
Alamo Cement Co
Adamek & McDonald
Convent Street
Houston Street Bridge
Alamo Safe. & Lock “Co
Baby Milk Co
H. Baetz
St.c
Coles
H. C. Feldman
Grand Avenue
Finola Mfg. Co
Seer Sereenes
Gamewell Fire Alarm Tel, Co
Geyer
Engine Co
Fire Department
F. M. Gloeckner
M. R Garcia
Police
Romer
A. Gloeckner
Oia
M. Goot
Market House
OR Ee Ae
Fred Hummert
Garden ‘Street
Egtor Ty AG
P. D. Hauser Floral Co
Parks Ie Iy
Travis
Lam Parks
Parks and Plazas
D. Heye
The
Herwick Co
Heusinger Hardware Co
M. Karotkin
F. W. Lange
E. Letz
Wm. Lorenzen
Setae
TSGG
Batre Grog
Meinecke & Co
Skeara'e Aie
Household Furniture Co
Kalteyer & Son
Pebcuae
Theo. Kunzman
TSGGG
Lieber Bros
J. E. Muegge & Co
Totes OE
Ea Ieee
Maverick-Clarke Litho, Co
Alex Masson
Machenheimer & Lieber
Hoodia
Benito Lopez
General Fund
Wm. Matthies & Son
Hospital
Gene Eia Eiseres
Paul Maureaux
S. Dept
EEE
RS Jink Fk
F. R. Newton
C. L. Nevill
Raymond Oberstone
Guy Noghitas
J. J. Olsen & Son
Hall
Commess
C. O'Neill
L. P. Peck
Ang. Peters
Fred C. Pfeiffer
Maggie Patino
S. de la Pena
QONUE
J. F. Ripps
William Rupperberg
A. Reicher
D. Sullivan & Co
S. A. Machine & Supply Co
W. Ol! Co
S. A. Telephone Co
Vatioue Copthis
Renee
Jana
City Boephtei
Sunset Wood
Hisspitad
Health Department
Stephen ‘Lefter & Son
Néeet’s
Peter Schiffers & Sone
Rade
G. Sigmund
Shaw Brog
A. Saddlery, Co
St. 'C
Dept
G. Schuwirth, &Co
A. H. Shafer
Schwartz &. Cohen
Chas. Siimmang
Hdw. Co
A. i
Toepperwein
Nie Tengg
Texas Plumbing Co
Engineer’s Department
Eens
Talcott Elec. Co
Bae Mawik Casas
Union Prig. Co
Ben Varga
Fo. i. Bees
H. Wagner & Sons
Cas
W. Union Tel. .Co
Chicago
Wolff & Marx
Aseneetie
AOOE
C. M. Wolcken
Ely
Waters Pierce Oil Co
Ordie
City Wall
Waterworks Co
Water Dept
Wolfson Dry Goods Co
F H. Vollrath
Sam Napier
St. Mary’s St. Bridge
Pwee
Ae Heeyeee
Leo Tarleton
Josephine Heintz
Song Gi Kances
Eiintiee Loco
Loden
Cbs Ce Leek
John ‘Stappenbeek
TOG Griatieg Oe
Cie
Veoedsiee
M. BE. Buckley
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