Electric Vehicles Improve Urban Transport With Storage Batteries
Special correspondence from Boston outlines early storage battery streetcars proving safer and smoother than overhead trolleys, with under-seat cells, reversible charging, and varied battery layouts. It notes 40 mile range in Paris cars, weight differences, and evolving platforms for battery swaps, plus emerging electric wagons in Paris, Switzerland, England, Chicago, and Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
United States
Paris
Switzerland
England
London
Turkey
Mohammed
Chicago
Gero
J. Varney
Chinese Coins in the Far East Piecing Out a Dollar System
Special Correspondent details China’s coinage lack of large mints, reliance on Mexican dollars and small cash coins, the 75 cent value of Mexican silver, and the vast outbound shipments to the Orient. It notes China may mint its own dollars someday, Japan’s use of local coins, and mentions magnetized bayonets on British ships affecting compasses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
China
Kingdom
Orient
Japan
India
Far East
California
American Wool in England and the Tariff Effect
The piece argues that removal of tariff will raise home wool prices while McKinley duties depress prices. It cites Washington reports from Bradford England of large American wool sales, notes skin wools and hosiery uses, and predicts tariff passage will revive prices. It critiques French protectionism and US tariff policy, linking protection to unemployment and social unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bradford
England
Department of State
Ohio
Philadelphia
Boston
United States
Protection and Plutocracy in Civil War Era Debate
A historical critique contrasts tariff policy and wealth distribution before the Civil War, noting Democratic ascendancy and alleged protectionist influence by vested interests. The Savannah News criticizes Senator Allison for opposing free wool, accusing him of political expediency over conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrill
McKinney
United States
Democratic Party
Washington
Lincoln
Voorhees
Senate
Baltimore Sun
Raw Beef Concentrates Promote Strength and Longevity
The Bovinine Company of New York markets Raw Food, an unrivalled nutrient said to build muscle and bone, create new blood, and sustain strength for weeks even when unaided. Described as the vital principles of raw beef concentrated, it claims to be prescribed by more physicians than any other food and sold at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bovinine Co
New York
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Dee
Baugh’s
Baugh & Sons Company
S. Delaware Ave
Philada
T.o.slater & CO
Damocles
Parisian
Milford and
Hopedale Road
Massachusetts
Pam Eer
Second Avenue
New York City
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Meline
Europe
Spain
Italy
Proletaire
New York World
Allison
Savannah News
Dem
PISO
Laura EL Partersom
Newray Town
Taine
Vitalis
Pan of
Calumet Remedy Company
Chicago, IL
Fehlman’s
Fehlmans
PARK
Park Remedy CO
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