Census predicted to show $110 billion in wealth
Notes and comments predict the 1900 census will report total accumulated wealth in the United States at about 110 billion dollars, reflecting the era's economic growth.
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1899
Page
6
Illiteracy and labor-saving progress described
The article notes U.S. labor-saving machinery surpasses 400 million unassisted workers in output. It ranks national illiteracy in America and Europe, highlighting Romania at eighty nine percent illiterate, with Portugal next at seventy nine percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Europe
Romania
Portugal
Pittsburg Firms Building Steel Cars for Egypt Railroads
Pittsburg manufacturers are constructing steel cars for Egyptian railways and a Philadelphia firm is building a steel bridge for the same country. The piece notes that international law does not criminalize American industrial hustle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Egypt
Philadelphia
Gelatotherapist Physicians Touted for Laughter Cure
A medical journal notes Gelatotherapeutists are physicians who treat ailments from bronchitis to anemia by prescribing hearty laughter. It suggests growing demand for doctors exploring methods to evoke laughter through tickling farces and pun based humor.
Government reports show export value of manufactured goods
Government statistics indicate exports of manufactured goods averaged 1,000,000 dollars daily. In the first eight months of the past fiscal year there were 204 working days with total exports of 207,000,000 dollars. This marks a 26,000,000 dollar or fourteen percent increase over the same period last year.
Canada Mineral Production 1898 Preliminary Statement
The Canadian Geological Survey reports 1898 mineral output valued at 21,622,601 dollars for metallic minerals and 15,884,596 dollars for other minerals. The grand total rises about 32 percent from 1897, which itself was up 27 percent from 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Canadian Geological Survey
Britain to Spend 800000 a Year on Nile Valley Irrigation
Britain plans an 800000 dollar annual program for 30 years to develop Upper Egypt with a giant irrigation system. The Nile valley currently yields about 10500 square miles of arable land, with a goal to reclaim at least 2500 square miles more in six to eight years. Construction has begun on the first massive dam across the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Upper
Egypt
Nile Valley
Mrs Stanford’s Gift Elevates Her to Prominent Philanthropist Rank
Mrs Stanford’s allocation of the bulk of her wealth to Stanford University amplifies her standing among philanthropic women. Though completing her late husband’s wishes, her thoughtful execution enhances the university fund by several millions, promising greater benefits from the enlarged endowment.
Spain Looks to Canaries Sale as Route to India Fades
Spain seeks to monetize the Canaries as a strategic asset after selling Pacific domains to Germany. The islands, seen as valuable to Britain, could key a maritime route to India and the Cape, while remaining nearly useless to Spain post-empire losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Pacific
Spain
Great Britain
Canaries
France
Russia
India
Cape of Good Hope
England
Asia
New World
World petroleum output and US share in refiners
Global oil production exceeds five billion gallons yearly with the United States contributing about 2.5 billion and Russia 2.25 billion. US oil yields more refined illuminating oil per bulk, while Russian oil yields less. The United Kingdom is the top customer for US mineral oils, receiving 212,265,563 gallons in the last fiscal year, ahead of Germany at 155,203,222.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Russia
United Kingdom
Germany
St Louis works on electric or air powered auto carriers
The St Louis Terminal Board plans an automobile carrier system for the bridge to East St Louis. Electric or compressed air stages would supplement the electric car service, easing streetcar congestion and aiding rising bridge traffic along principal business streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
East St Louis Street Rail Network Converges at Bridge Entrance
Passengers were stopped at hotels and public places and taken to or received from the street railroad network in East St Louis. The network converges at the bridge entrance, indicating a central transit linkage and control point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East St. Louis
Toward a Coal Free Future Promises New Power Paths
The text argues there is no basis for fears England will exhaust coal in fifty years or even centuries. It predicts alternatives such as liquefied air tidal power and magnetism could largely replace coal for power long before coal fields run dry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Ventilation blamed for influenza outbreak by Lancet
The London Lancet says atmospheric impurity and poor ventilation in private homes and workplaces fuel influenza. It urges owners to improve ventilation, noting churches and chapels also foster the spread due to crowded gatherings and weakened resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Lancet
Feathered Wonder Takahé Notornis Man Tellis History and Value
A London Mail writer describes New Zealand’s takahe or notornis man telli as a rare, flightless bird once hunted by dogs and sold to museums. The four known specimens include a Dresden purchase for $500, with the latest capture offered to New Zealand authorities for 125 pounds. The bird is large, with blue to brown plumage, short tail, stout legs, nonwebbed feet, a pink horn bill, and a unique edge tissue resembling a barnyard fowl’s comb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
London Mail
Science
British Museum
Dresden Museum
Lake Te Anau
Takahe
Oriental Judgment on Mixed Babies
In Aleppo the Greek ecclesiastical authorities faced a Solomonesque dispute over twin infant mix ups. A beauti ful child was awarded to the younger daughter as her first baby, while the elder mother with several handsome children relinquished her claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aleppo
Solomon
Constantinople
Turkey
Tone of Voice and Perfume
Mrs. John Butch Jr of Denver describes animal training methods. She says feeding creates familiarity then kindness, no teasing, and giving items they like. She uses a consistent voice pitch and a single perfume they recognize even in sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Butch, Jr
Denver
One Grave Fault Milliner Hat Exchange
The milliner defends a hat with pride while the patron critiques the flowers. The patron says the imitation flowers look expensive and prefers a more costly appearance, noting real flowers are cheap this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Post
Consul Riley Seeks Zanzibar Post After Notable Standoff
William G. Riley, former United States consul to Zanzibar who shot the Queen of Zanzibar to defend the American flag, seeks reappointment. Aboard ship in Zanzibar harbor a delegation mocked American officials, and the captain praised Riley’s fighting lineage in the Mexican War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley
Stars and Stripes
Zanzibar
William G. Riley
United States
Southland
Judge Rebuffs Sultana over Flag in Zanzibar Chronicle
Judge Riley defies the Sultana by hoisting the American flag at the consulate in Zanzibar. Arab guards threaten to cut down the flag. Riley fires, wounding the Sultana with birdshot. The Sultana orders his execution, but he barricades the consulate and repels the attack. A diplomatic commission investigates the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold, Hines & Co
New York
Betram & Co
Salem
Zanzibar
Virginia
Judge Riley
Zanbizar
Father of the free school sparked Wisconsin system
Michael Frank is credited with founding Wisconsin free schools. He helped pass a 1846 territorial bill for free schooling in Southport, though initial voter approval failed. He persisted with lectures and advocacy as debates and meetings faced turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha
Wis
Michael Frank
Wisconsin
Territorial
Southport
Frank
Kenosha Honors Early Citizens of Free School Era
Fifty years past the old Kenosha high school stood as a memorial to industrious men like Charlies Durkee Harvey Durkee Michael Frank John B Jisum Samuel Hale H B Hinsdale F W Lyman Serena Wiske J W Quarles and Reuben Deming public spirited leaders who backed free schools. The 1890 demolition cleared the site for the current building that graces the area today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha
Charlies Durkee
Harvey Durkee
Michael Frank
John B. Jisum
Samuel Hale
H. B. Hinsdale
F. W. Lyman
Serena Wiske
J. W. Quarles
Reuben Deming
Theatrical Manager Augustus Daly Dies in Paris
Augustus Daly, famed American theatrical manager and Shakespearean scholar born in Plymouth North Carolina, died in Paris at 42. He trained many stars including Ada Rehan and taught actors such as Clara Morris, Edwin Booth, Stuart Robson, and James Hackett, shaping American stage success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Augustin Daly
Plymouth
N. C
Thibets Wild Horses Show Daring Combat in Moonlit Duel
William Jameson Reid recounts wild Thibet horses near Sakul, organized in large herds led by stallions. A night arrival of two rival herds sparks a spectacular duel between a great white stallion and a foe, followed by a massive army-like clash of both herds under the moon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jameson Reid
China
Thibet
Asia
Sakul
Anow
Animals That Climb and Their Primitive Roots
The World notes varying climbing abilities across species and humans. Primates and bears show climbing skills, while many large cats like tigers and lions seldom climb due to weight. Rodents mix tree adeptness with grounding instincts, and humans in tall cities adapt to stairs while instinctively fearing heights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Flashlight Without Flame Improves Safety for Photographers
An electric flash lamp eliminates the flame used to ignite flash powder, reducing explosion risk. A powder pan with buried contact ends and a touch button spark enables timed ignition. The device is patented by Simon D. Alter and Lewis T. Young of Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon D. Alter
Lewis T. Young
Philadelphia
Depew Reveals Health Rules From Public Dinners
Chauncey M Depew says he avoids indigestion by sticking to one wine, smoking two cigars, avoiding sweets and plain meals. He details his breakfast of boiled egg hot water dry toast and tea in the Saturday Evening Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depew
Chauncey M. ‘Depew
Saturday Evening Post
Family Praises Cow Over Neighbor Faults
A household extols the virtues of their cow, portraying it as superior and virtuous while minimizing or ignoring the neighbor’s flaws.
Willing to Do 2 Boy's Work in Downtown Firm
A New York Sun report notes six older men, all lawyers, applied for an office boy job at a downtown firm. The firm offered the standard pay for an inexperienced lad, but chose to hire none. Each applicant would have taken the work, yet the office already had enough lawyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Global paper production estimate from mills
The text states a world total paper production of about free billion pounds annually, derived from 2 891 mills. It reflects a historical estimate linking output to the number of mills and implies a large-scale industrial capacity.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sultana
First High School
West
Kenosha’s
James Lewis
Joseph J. Holland
Ada Rehan
Thibet’s
Wild Horses
Sukul
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