740 ft Bridge Moved 75 Feet To New Site
Pittsburgh reports a 740 foot long bridge with two trestles and 1200 ton weight shifted 75 feet to a new location. Workers rode and observed from the structure as it relocated with an improvised railroad and fifteen jackscrews, moving about six feet per hour under careful engineering and alignment to match streetcar tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter c. Merritt
Pittsburgh
Dee
Monster Bridge
Avnen
Aundreda
Aeem
Huguuerre
Plana
Bridge Movement Across Pittsburgh to Belle Vue
Report describes testing a temporary bridge spanning from Pittsburgh to Belle Vue in Allegheny City area. Workers checked for soft ground and possible slips as the structure, titled Lie move, faced potential sagging. Engineers and engravers observed the bridge at Jack's Inn to ensure stability during the crossing.
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Jack's Inn
Allegheny City
Pittsburgh
Belleye
Talk Is Cheap But Turkeys High Across Regions
A fragmented market report notes turkey prices vary by region. Prices range from 30 cents per pound in South Carolina to 46 cents elsewhere, with Virginia about 45 cents. County Agent Mitton D. Moore reports a down home turkey shipment via parcel post, confirming cheaper local purchases.
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Wilk
Avveryone
South Carvltoa
Mitton D. Moore
Hom
Baya
Virginia
Chambersburg Exposes Gambling In Flat Town Scene
A Chambersburg newspaper decries street gambling in the town's flat areas, blaming county and borough officials for inaction. The expose notes panel-board games and un Solicited solicitations, alleging a group of four or five people ran the gambling with others patronizing the activity.
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Chambersburg
Sandlers
Pennsylvania
Ose van Hun
Chandy
Oysters Wholesale and Retail by C. N. Dennis
C N Dennis wholesale and retail oysters listed with address 422 West Washington Street and phone number 2046 for orders or inquiries.
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C. N. Dennis
W. Washington St
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Heller
Poland
Nareta
Sean
Haller
Hagerstown
Potomac and Balto
South
Ade
Scott
Beott & Howne
Broomfiem
N.J
Victor Records
F. Shaffer
Betomae St. Nagerstown
Sai
Fiyerly
Everybody’s Christmas Store
Marquisette
Wilton Rue
China
Brazil
California
Sicily
Malaga
Toyland
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