Transatlantic Telephones and Global Lines
The piece discusses the American long distance telephone network and European views. It notes Boston to New York lines with many copper circuits and a Chicago main line with heavy copper, serving about 150000 subscribers in over 20 states. It also mentions ocean telephony research and lines London to Paris with submarine segments. A separate item describes an artificial marble paste from quarry dust and cement offering a wood substitute for interiors. Also touches on a typhoid fever epidemic linked to confetti usage in Paris fetes and the Paris meridian proposal attracting Russian and French interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Europe
Boston
New York
Chicago
San Francisco
London
Paris
English Channel
Brussels
Berlin
Notable Society Notes and Historical Mentions
A collection of brief biographical and social items lists George B. Platt as the last Sheridan scouts survivor, Senator Wolcott with gout, Rev. J K Hicks appointed town policeman in Barboursville Kentucky, Jubez Balfour’s rejected baronetcy, Ann Sea bury Brewster’s engagement to Count de Frankenstein, Generals Howard’s Burlington plans, and vast incomes of Gladstone and the Earl of Derby detailing estate rents and family holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Platt
Hale and Athletic
Sheridan
Wolcott
Senate
J. K. Hicks
First Baptist Church
Barbersville
Jubez Balfour
Gladstone
Unela Dave Brewer
Lebanon
Misa Annie Seabury Brewster
William Cullen Brewster
New York
Count de Frankenstein
C. O. Howard
Burlington, Vt
Guy Howard
Ethan Allen
Howarden
Earl of Derby
Liverpool
Bury
Trotter profits and fashion notes mix in 19th century talk
A broad excerpt contrasts trotting horses as speculators with farming common sense, praising breeding for utility and noting market risks. The piece shifts to fashion trends in Paris and New York, detailing fabrics, belts, gowns, bonnets, and popular floral trims. It closes with a collection of city debt figures for New York and other municipalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
New York Advertiser
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John Lee
Wadsworth, Nevada
Wadsworth Hotel
E. M. Sterling
Wadsworth
Nevada
Sessions & Co
Three Doors South First National Bank
Reno, Nevada
E. Olinghouse
Proprietor
Wadsworth, Nev
Verdi Mill Co
Verdi
Waster County
O. Lonkey
Presipens
J. F. Condon
Maxacen
Sucaenarys
O. Loxkay
J. F. Coxnox
C. Powsixa
East Lake Coors
Appacessia Onvexs
Verdi Mili, CO
Yenpr, Nevana
Rate
Paria
Jerusalem
Russia
France
Geographical Congress of
Washington
New York Post
United States
New York City
Chi
Philadelphia
New Orleans
Cincinnati
Baltimore
Brooklyn
E.C. Ward, D. D.S
Wallstub
New
Jesus Herrera
Bega
Green
C. H. Lewis
Prop
The
Wadsworth Bakery
A. Gregory
Frorrs
VacetTablea
Caanpres
Nuts
Brean
Wes
Wm. Campbell
Mikes
Casper Becker
Dashoe Brewery
Reno
the Plach
Buca AB
Pioneer Dairy
Herman
Proprinron
S. J. Hodgkinson
Star Route Restaurant
Golding & Sanford
Wagaworth, Mevac
Lodge
Wadsworth Lodge No
Pyramid Lodge No
Db. Finley
C.D. Horman
Wadeworth
C.D. Horaar
Riverside Dairy
B. M. Shaber
Tahoe
San Francingo
Oal
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