Iron Age review says blast furnace output rises in early 1900
The Iron Age reports a 4.15 percent weekly rise in blast furnace output from 267,433 tons to 281,433 tons as of August 1, with coke and anthracite iron capacity expanding to 281,433 tons weekly. Producers await stockpiled material before starting anew, while furnaces in the east and central regions push capacity. Foundry iron sales in Chicago and Buffalo rise for 1900 delivery and warrant iron is resold to secure current prices.
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New York
Iron Age
Fesson
Bert
Pennsylvania
Wheeling, Valley
Cleveland
Ilinois
Northwest
Kungstown
Pitttsbury
Chicago
Buffalo
Wearn
Pittsburg
Valley Steelie Quiet Over Price of 2150
Market chatter shows a muted response to the 2150 price at Valley Steelie as demand remains tepid and buyers await clearer signals. Production notes indicate turned jet rates are steady while the Butago orders progress toward completion in the line of finished material.
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Valley Steelie
Butago
Street Sign Confusion Frustrates New York Walkers
In New York the city’s street signs on lamp posts were redesigned so that cross street names appear on Broadway and avenue sides while the Broadway and avenue names run sideways. Pedestrians must read signs from the roadway or opposite curb, causing confusion for those trying to locate streets like Tenth. The change contrasts with the former upright convention and greatly disrupts familiar curb reading habits.
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New York
Broadway
Avenue
Erin Way
MacArthur Losses Reported in Recent Battle
Washington says Gen Otis cables that MacArthur’s forces suffered five killed and twenty-five wounded in the latest engagement. The new volunteer regiment under Col Bell had three officers wounded. A dispatch from Quanila to the Adjutant General notes transports and movements, with Pennsylvania leaving Haiti and Sheridan en route to Manila.
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Washington
Otis
MacArthur
Bell
War Department
England's evangelist draws large crowd at Glad Tidings tent
England's noted evangelistic worker preached at the Glad Tidings gospel tent before a large congregation last night. Dr Meyer arrived in New York on the Campania and heads to Northfield Mass to join religious conferences in progress. He preached at Dr John Hall's church, Fifth Avenue Presbyterian, and will travel to Northfield the following day.
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Frederick Mister
Phhutch Swandos Anndd
England
Meyer Arived
New York
Campania
Northfield
Mass
Mr. Mond
Brogrens
John Hall
Fifth Avenue
Defense of Otis and Hawley News Analysis
United States senator Joseph Hawley of Connecticut contemplates a six month rural England stay. He praises the Philippines reinforcement moves and recounts discussions with the president and Moetlia sourced private information. Hawley endorses Gus Axely for a presidency and comments on press factions and domestic journalism adjustments.
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New York
Joseph BR. Hawley
Connectiest
Europe
England
Phlippines
Tehecwasis
Moetlia
Gus Axely
Gineral Stermbers
Alger
Briana
Cold at Plattsburg in Rain as Presidential Party Hunkers
Pittsburg N Y Aug 19 The weather is cold and rainy here today and the present and Mrs McKinley and the presidential party have remained in their apartments all day. The president will probably review the 5th regiment at Plattsburg barracks tomorrow if the weather is favorable.
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Pittsburg
Sum of seventeen million paid out by New York office
A year ending June 30 1889 report from the Quartermaster Department New York details 17 002 490 57 spent. It lists 7 051 478 for supplies 5 682 266 for services 2 175 026 for other officers 291 065 to U S treasury and a 1 248 073 45 balance. It notes low bid quotations and vessel purchases for army transport including Berlin Hay State Britannia and others plus charters for transporting Fifth Army Corps to Santiago.
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New York
Quartermaster’s Department
Amos Kimball
U. S. Treasury
Army Transport Service
Berlin
Hay State
Britannia
Chester
Hartford
Fetdle
Mississippi
Minnewaski
Manitoba
Mishigan
Massachusetts
Mohawk
Missouri
Obdam
Port Victor
Patama
Relief
Roumanian
Rita
Fifth Army Corps
Santiago
West Indies
Hold for troops dispatch orders issued to shipping firms
The St James Gazette reports that all British admiralty chartered shipping firms were told to hold transports in reserve for immediate troop deployment. The steamer Dunera is slated to be ready by Saturday to carry a detachment of Norse artillery to South Africa.
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London
St James
British Admiralty
South Africa
Clerks Penalized Over Office Idleness In Washington
Assistant Secretary Vanderlip ordered salary reductions for division chiefs after investigations showing clerks reading newspapers and loitering in the third auditor's office. He found idleness after 9 am on two visits and cited work backlog of about two years.
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Washington
Sec
Tetury Vanderup
Vanderlip
Ano
Bir
Demenlves
Frisco Firemen Hurt In City Restaurant Blaze
Six San Francisco firemen were injured during a blaze that struck Star Owen’s restaurant on Sixth and Market Streets. The fire spread to nearby buildings before a roof collapse trapped several firefighters. They were freed and expected to recover. The property damage was reported to exceed $15,000.
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San Pranceco
Star
Owen
Sixth and
Market
James McGiven
Topeka Snap Shots of 1900s Life and Local Happenings
Local notes from Topeka include Dr John Work locating in Topeka, Benson on business in St Louis, and multiple brief items: paving on Tenth Avenue, gas pipes laid west of Tenth, tennis and bicycle events at Garfield park, and various marriages, business contracts, and public works. Reports mention liquor and trust concerns, rail and postal matters, and social notes about residents.
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John Work
Topeka
Charles Lowry
California
Tenth Avenue
Benson
St. Louis
RS Magee
Exkringe
C. A. Pellows
Manhattan
G. C. Clemens
Waverly
Arshals
Garfield Park
Clay School
I. Barrick
Salina W
Church
Marion
Parkdale
Leo Jones
Jackson
Oakland
Philadelphia
RW. Blair
Union Pacific Law Department
Colorado
Federal Building
Eberhardt
Henry Downs
Dulcie Cunningham
Rameey
al Trou
Lawrence
Curtis
District Court
Hie Ofice
Hird Canning Company
R. J. Dalton
Preblete
Notte Atkinson
Steriingle
Suse Guild
E. Swinton
North Topeka
Clarendon
Washburn College
Polippinss
Leavenworth
Georgia Nichols
Ablione
Alten Louilie Rudalon
Sigennaima
Maga
Abe
Vennia
Means a Meat Trust Daily New York Meat Dealers Settle Weekly
New York retailers who buy from packers face a required weekly settlement of accounts beginning each Monday for provisions bought in the prior week. Notices were issued by Armour & Co. Swift & Co. Schwarzchild & Salzburger Nelson Morris and the H G Hammond Company, signaling tight control of the New York meat market and an organized wholesalers’ arrangement.
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Swift & Co
We Inc
Levard
New York
Armour & Co
Schwarzwhild #& Salzburger
Nelson Morris
H. G. Hammond Company
President to Welcome Admiral Dewey in Washington
The president will invite leaders from the District of Columbus to join a grand Dewey day procession. A military body, civic and patriotic societies, social benevolent groups, and the bicycle club will participate with each presenting distinct illuminations along the march route.
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Washington
Rus
Elilzene
Akati
Admiral Dewey
Dewey
Columbus
Cheap rate shocks rail executives from New York to Kansas City
A sensational announcement reports a 50 cent per 10 pounds rate for first class freight from New York to Kansas City. The Grand Trunk in concert with the Burlington and Maine Central lines established the cut, mirroring the Chicago to Kansas City tariff.
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Chicago
Western Railroads
Grand Trunk Railroad
Burlington Road
Maine
New York
Kansas Ciy
Kansas City
Burlinston
Well Known Seaman Robert Potter Aeld Dies in Brooklyn
New York reports the death of Robert Potter Aeld, a famed shipping master, in Brooklyn at age 2 years. He served in the Mexican War off Veracruz when a squall sank the United States brig Somers. all aboard perished. Aeld later retired after shipwreck near Liverpool and entered West African trade with Joenot W. Yates as Yates & Porterfield.
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New York
Robert Potter Aeld
Brooklyn
Vers Cruz
Bia
Somers
E Sormars
Liverpool
Porterfield
Ata
Joenot W. Yates
Yates & Porterfield
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Cascarets
Worcester Gazette
Pia
Michigan
Rte
Sterling Remedy Company
Amelie
Topeka Athletic Association
Kansar Avenue
Trego County
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C. T. Seagraves
Santa Fe
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Pewnee Rock
Kan
Katherine Dellinger
G. P. Grimsley
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J. H. McCleary
Stormont Hospital
T. J. Fitzpatrick
T. C
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B. Merriam
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Joe Patchen
John R. Gentry
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Federal Court
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Hanneh Harrington
J. M. Harrington
State House
Chauncey M. Depew
R. W. Squires
J. 3
Kinney
Secret Service
Sanita Pe
Hurd
Grimbs
Leod
McElroy
F. W. Beutier
Canton
Ker
Salvation Army Hospital
Jeardeau
Varius
A. A. Hurd
Ross Burns
George FR. Peck
E. D. Kenna
John 3. McCook
Victor Morawetz
George M. McCrary
Judge
Ed Dennis
Warren M. Crosby
Rhode Island Mortgage & Trust Company
Topeks Commercial Security Company
Rhode Island
John Kirker Des
Bheritt Cook
HK. Pudze
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Weta
Burin
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Myerif
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