Delicate Operation at Nitro-Glycerine Factory in Scotland
A tour of a nitro-glycerine factory on Scotland's southwest coast reveals stringent security, metal removal, felt shoes, and strict temperature control to prevent explosions. Workers, mostly women, mix acids and glycerine to form nitro-glycerine, then process it into dynamite, with ponds, guards, and colored canvas uniforms as safety measures. The piece notes extreme risk, curious practices, and historical medical notes on nitro-glycerine's uses.
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Scotland
M. Nonel
Portraits of a Fair Photographer's Studio Keepsake Shrine
A New York Car column describes a studio display by a young amateur photographer. She mounts photos on a white satin fan, a fire screen, and a bed headboard, presenting intimate images of friends in robes and nightwear. A prize card table features tournament champions, while a caption hints at aging and experience in a German dialect.
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Girls of the Garter
New York
Chicago Tribune
Oil Investigators Hear of Rail Rebates to Standard Oil
Washington April 26. B 5 Campbell of Westmoreland Pa testified before house committees on manufactures about rebates PA railroad gave to Standard Oil. Cassatt of the railroad had admitted such rebates were necessary as rivals offered drawbacks. A Bradford oil producer recalled 1872 pressure from rebates and Rockefeller’s remark that the weakest would fall, with $10 million of capital wiped out of Pittsburgh refineries.
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Washington
House
Campbell
Westmoreland
Pennsylvania Railroad
Standard Oil Company
Cassat
Mr. Cassatt
Bradford
Citizens’ Oil Producing Company
John D. Rockefeller
Pittsburg
Corean Legation Denies Dissent in Washington Visit
Dr. Allen of the Corean legation, back from a two week absence in San Francisco, denies any trouble among legation members and says several have not decided to remain in America. He notes illness of Ye Wan Yung, first secretary, who trip to New York aimed at health recovery. Ye received temporary leave to visit Corea and plans to return with family. The party left Washington last Saturday, with a cousin, a servant, and an interpreter. Allen met them in Toledo to handle business. one member who planned only to Toledo returned with him Tuesday night. He claims no legation unrest and general satisfaction with the United States.
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America
Wasaixoron
Corea
Washington
Allen
Toledo
Legation
New Haven Turns 250 as City Celebrates Booming Birthday
New Haven marked its 250th birthday with a daylong celebration on April 24. The morning streets overflowed with visitors while a march featuring militia, fire department and civic groups ended at Centre Church for a program led by Yale President Dwight. Henry T. Blake delivered the oration and Rev. Phelps gave the benediction.
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New Haven
Centre Church
Dwight
Yale
Henry T. Blake
Mr. Phelps
Colonel Retired After 64 Years Of Service
Newport R I April 26 Col Clement L Best commanding the Fourth artillery has been placed on the retired list upon reaching 64 years of age He entered the service in 16423 and has a brilliant record.
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Newport, R. 1
Clement L. Best
Fourth Artillery
Newcroft
M Iss
Sherman Favored by Friends in Ohio in Political Straw
A syndicated dispatch reports Hon Joseph E. McDonald of Indiana condemning attempts to propel Governor Gray for president and urging party unity. Sherman district endorses Wickham for Congress and picks Warner and Hedges as national delegates. News from Washington and various state events note support for Blaine and Cleveland, with parades and conventions shaping the Republican and Democratic landscapes.
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Democratic Party of
Indiana
Gray
Democratic Party
Oliver
Sherman
MansFieto
Mhelby
Charles J. Wickham
Sidney S. Warner
Henry C. Hedges
Sheman
Strong Sherman
Blaine
Maine
Waterville
Seth J. Milliken Ha
Congress
Glaine
Seth L. Milliken
R. B. Shephard
Eben D. Haley
Chicago
Mr. Blaine
National Game baseball reports from New York to Louisville
Baseball scores from New York Philadelphia Washington Baltimore St Louis Kansas City and Louisville show varied results with base hits errors and battery pairings. A separate report notes four workmen killed by a cave-in while digging a sewer in Yowkers New York on April 26.
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New York
Philadelphia
Welch
O'Rourke
Casey
McGuire
Daniels
Washington
Boston
O’day
Deasley
Clarkson
Kelsey
Lynch
Gaiiney
Philadelphia— Athletic
Cleveland
Athetic
Blag and Boyle
Mullane
Baldwin
McQuade
Karl Kansas
Louisvill
Ansas City
Louisville
Kansas City
Toola
Hrody
Ramsey
Cross
Yowkers, N
John Keating
Reuben Hastings
Molock Flynn
Michael Vail
Southern Immigration Convention in North Carolina
About 490 delegates from twelve Southern states attend an immigration convention in North Carolina. Presiding at the meeting are Governor Fitz Hugh Lee of Virginia as chairman and Luther R. Ransom as secretary. The event, called by the Southern Improvement Company, discusses Catholic immigration benefits and a possible bureau of immigration in New York or Chicago with notable church and railroad observers present.
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North Carolina
Hor Sraines
N.C
Maj. Kailey
New York
Fitz Hugh Lee
Virginia
Luther R. Ransom
South Carolina
Richardson
Gorton
Georgia
Carding Gibbons
Baltimore
Kain
West Virginia
Northrop
Bureau of Immigration
Chicago
Carolinal Gibbons
Kane
Wheeling
Foley
W. G. Oakman
It Has Bad Two Hundred and Fifty and is Still Booming
A long New Haven procession begins at 11 a.m. and lasts an hour, with civic leaders and many citizens, followed by commemoration at Centie Church. Yale President Dwight serves as master of ceremonies and the service closes with missionary work. The Ninth assembly of the Woman's Forevizo Mission Society met with 350 delegates in Asbury Park New Jersey.
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New Haven
Cintie Church
Dwight of
Yale
Dwight
Henry J. Blake
Mr. Phelps
Asbury Pans
N. J
Philadelphia
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Ohio
W. E. Schenck
J. M. Fishburn
Thorpe
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William Murrell
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Jones
GiLoucester
Mass
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Sullivan
John L. Sullivan
Quincy House
Harry Phillips
William Daly, Jr
Coxcamp
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Unitarian
Twas
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Manchester
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Mr. McDonald
Cariaco
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Globe
Sentinel
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St. Louis
McDonald
No Man’s Land
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House Committee On Territories
Federal Club
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Depew
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Southern Immigration
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Ita
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Metcalf Bros. & Co
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Concord
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Robert G. Ingeresoll
Roscoe Conkling
Legislative Memorial Sec
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Macbeth
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ScHeNck
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Warren
John Anderson
J.B. Arnold
Chas. Davis
F. E. Ross
Hazucrims
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Fletcher & Co
Cincinnati
M. Mead
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Corry
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Warren, Pa
L. F. Watson
Prest
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Wise Preval
A. J. Hageltine
Cashier
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M. Dunham
Jas. Clark, Jr
Nesmith
A.J. Haaeltine
L. R. Freeman
Gemizess
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Myron Waters
Francis Henry
D. L. Gerould
Cashiel
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Davis
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A. Hertzel
W.D. Brown
X. Parintee
A. T. Scofield
Tranmitts
United States
Fast National Bank
Warren, Penna
L. D. Wetmore, Pres
M. Beecher, Cash
Warren County
England
Ireland
Europe
Dehn Tisst
Rodis New 10
Reade St
New
Elia Spear
Washington, D. C
Senck Torarenlir Walter Ronaldson & CO
Equitable Hollding
Washington, D C
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Geneva Nursery
W. & T. Smith
Geneva
N.Y
W.S.A
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New York City
Rochester
Athy Fenson
Ares Id
Eter
Ehret
Weld
Kline
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Liberty Street
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