Transmission scope and Porto Rico village plan outlined
The article reports on Turk inventor Locused and Philip B Stern of 130 Fulton St New York describing the Heposcope a device converting optical images to electric signals for distant transmission. It also notes U S Agriculture plans to create industrial villages in Porto Rico to improve rural earnings via crafts canning silk and tropical fruit etc and to provide schooling and social improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip B. Stern
Fulton Street
New York
Eulirs
Btern
Porto Rico
Department of Agriculture
A. Knapp
Porto Rivo
Republic
Kangaroo-like pouch animal found in Denver commission house
A curious creature, about a foot long with a five inch body and a brown fur pouch carrying around a half dozen young, was found crawling up a Market Street wall. It hissed at approach and resembled a miniature kangaroo, reportedly from Costa Rica.
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Bafianas
Market Street
Denver
G. G. Liebhardt
St. Mr
Commission House
Costa Rica
Z Rays In Slot Machines In Chicago Era
An American X-Ray company plans nondred X-ray slot machines that operate automatically on nickel deposits. A demonstration at William T. Blaine's offices in the Continental National Bank building showcased a bright, steady beam and a compact design claimed to surpass Crooks atatle devices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William T. Blaine
Continental National Bank
Fanglin
Mackinen
Jensens
Crook
Bisine
Regilar
Blind Hunter of Foxes Dead at 75 in Cecil County
William B. Biles, 75, of Blue Style Cecil County Maryland, died at home. Described as kind from childhood, clear minded and practical with state affairs. An enthusiastic fox hunter, he led a renowned kennel of hounds and could identify each by ear. His saddle horse followed a mule used on his farm, with workers guiding the mule on hunts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Biles
Blue Style
Cecil County
Maryland
Childtinod
Public Reopens Wind Cave for Guided Inspection in Black Hills
Commissioner Hermann directs Interior to reopen Wind Cave near the Black Hills South Dakota to the public under federal ownership. About 1000 acres, previously withdrawn January 16 1900. No trespass depredations or specimens may be taken and no fees charged. Cave features vast chambers stalactites stonework and carved forms. vandalism prompted prior withdrawal to curb damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermann
General Land Offee
Interior Department
Black Hills
South Dakota
Remarkable recovery after spinal surgery misadventure
Joseph Lennon fell from a Glendale platform last August injuring his back. Doctors in Ja tcalca operated on three vertebrae, removing bone fragments after four hours. Lennon gradually recovered movement and stood and walked, ending with several steps across the ward. A tortoise in Ceylon attracts visitors, while London hospitals treat millions annually and future rations may rely on dried egg pensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendale
S. 1
Joseph Lennon
Jatcalca
Lennon
Herbert K. Noble
Linnon
A Blow at Flats in New York Housing Crisis
An official report by Thomas M. Robertson condemns tenement conditions in Manhattan, urging model dwellings with bathrooms and homes over libraries. A Kansas City misadventure follows when James Reynolds’ glass eye story leads to a comical disturbance on a train.
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New York
Thomas M. Robertson
United States Department of Labor
New York City
Washington
Congress
Philadelphia
Newark
Richmond
Norfolk
Cincinnati
Chicago
Robertson
United States
Manhattan
Carnegie
Mr. Rockefeller
Lower East Wide
James Reynolds
Salt Lake City
Kansas City
Santa Fe
Emporia
Mr. Reynolds
Neynolds
Reynolds
Pet dog embalmed after death of Moore’s pug Tom Paine
John Moore III of Fawley Place Quincy Indiana mourns his pug Tom Paine. The dog died by chloroform after treatment for histemper. Moore nursed the pet for a week and had it embalmed to be kept with his own remains for eventual cremation in St Louis. He also notes a historical work on the Suez Canal and its traffic gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fawley Place
John Moore III
Quincy
Tom Paine
Moore
Daugherty
St. Louis
Moure
Hau
Globe Trotter Notes in Export Trends for Tools and Typewriters
Exports of American builders tools and machinery show resilience amid high prices. Builders hardware sales reached 646,017 in 1900, with UK Australasia and Japan markets expanding. Typewriter exports rise to 16,570 in 1900, including 32,211 in June, signaling growing global demand and broader adoption in business and government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurechtet
Uwe Fur East
British Australasia
Japan
Ioolia
New York
Ponths Arenas
Straita of
Magellan
South America
Viedivostock
Russia
Bpertyt
China
Philippines
Maiila
Naval Station Approved for Goldsborough Work
Navy board split over whether the torpedo boat Goldsborough should be fitted at Mare Island or Puget Sound. Secretary Long ordered the ship sent to Puget Sound, after inspection showed Rowan was already equipped and Puget Sound ready for high grade work, including docking the largest vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsborough
Portland
Aichborn
Navy
Puget Sound Naval Station
Board of Construction
San Francisco
Hichborn
Mare Island Navy Yard
Long
Puget Sound Station
Rowan
Navy Department
Henry Glies
Puget Spur Station
Glass
Bureau of Construction
Puget Sound
Ginas
Washington
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Army Rmg
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Utah
Winks
Husband
Westihy
John Moore
Toms
Sues Canal
Histore d’Oeuvre Francaise
Jules Charles Roux
Auus Canal
Inns
Singapore
Australasia
Globe Trotter
Naval Station
Naval Omeera
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Seria
National Banke
Peponite
Empress Dows Ager
Aguinaldo
Paul
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Round Valley Realty
Challis, Idaho
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Custer
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Seafoam
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Robert Morrison
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