Mining notes and legends from the West and a Bell of Bordentown
A series of mining and regional notes recounts J. W. Mather’s efforts under Colorado Springs, fault science, and the Holy Moses Book Co. satire. It closes with the tale of a historic bell once used at Bordentown, later moving between rail lines and stations in New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter C. Hadley
J. W. Mather
Colorado Springs
Rupert
Damon
Pythias
Rocky Mountains
Bret Harte
Davide
Johnathans
Historic Bell Linked To Napoleonic Theft In Paterson
A centuries old bell once looted by Napoleon I from a Swiss convent now serves School No. 1 in Paterson New Jersey. The bell, silver and copper alloyed, was cherished by peasants who funded its religious use. Napoleon kept it as a trophy and carried it to France during his campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creede Peters
Creede
Grand Leadville
Colorado
New Mexico
Sierra County
Hillsborough
Leadville
Joe Dixon
Albuquerque
Democrat
Orange Gulch
Old Man's Hill
Jims
Jim
Bill
Pete
Cam
Gal
Jie
Joseph Bonaparte
America
Bordentown
N. J
Joseph
Camden and Amboy Railroad Company
Paterson and
Hudson River Railway Company
Jerway City
Bergen Hill
Paterson
Canton
Switzerland
Napoleon I
Napoleon
France
St. Helens
Copper from Fusion? Western Plant Potential Growth
A cor respondent notes two years of eastern laboratory experiments achieving metallc copper by first fusion. The article suggests promoters may decide to build a plant at a favorable southwest location, signaling possible industrial expansion and investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K Paso Ballion
Notable Figures Weigh In On Expositions and Wars
The Empress of Russia answers a European throne invitation to join the Columbian Exposition women’s work. Henry M. Stanley plans a prolonged Congo expedition with near absolute power. Lady Somerset quells a liquor spill incident in Portland. P. J. T. Beauregard remains the lone surviving full Confederate general amid many brigadier generals. Juliette Dodn, a creole, gains the Legion of Honor for bravery and serves as a Paris school inspector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Henry M. Stanley
Congo
Lady Somerset
Portland
Browning
P. J.T. Beauregard
Solnaate
Juliette Dodn
Legion of Honor
Paris
Explorers Bandolier and Lommis to Boulder South America
Prof and Mrs Bandolier and Mr and Mrs Charles F Lommis of Istois announce plans to leave for Boulder in a few weeks for a three year expedition. They expect the exploration to enrich literary and scientific worlds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bandolier
Charles F. Lommis
Istois
Boulder
South America
Saota Fe Sup
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sierra County Bank
Hillshone, New Mexico
JW. Zolimas
WH. Bucher
Cashier
Hillsboro, N. M
Keller, Muller
Lake Valley
Hillsboro
Hillsboro Mercantile Co
General Merchandise
Watamaker
Philadelphia
el Paso
Tex
Socorro
N. M
Texas
P. Lt. Baroum
Denver
The
Holy Moses Book Co
Balzwo
Express
Holy Mens Book Co
London
Viola Mining Company
Viola
Idaho
Nichols
C.S. Thomas
Kennon
Crazy Woman's Creek
M. Quan
Levi Strauss & Co
TRADC
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