Popular science notes and engineering curiosities
A roundup of science topics including Ayrton on Niagara power potential and coal use, the City of Paris steamship’s 20 000 horsepower, tests of steam and electric railway speeds to Revere Beach, Germany’s Grief armored cruiser at 23 knots, celluloid base on paper and glue making tips, a desfication plan for dead bodies called the mausoleum system, a Saturn white spot on a ring, caution about Jupiter spots, and the death of Proctor who tackled mathematical challenges for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof
Ayrton
Niagara
New York City
Saturn
Jupiter
Proctor
Electric Light From Gas Engines Proves Economic
Mr. O Thrill of New York demonstrates electric light produced by illuminating gas driving a gas engine and a Perrerto dynamo. Gas costs one dollar per thousand feet and four feet of gas power a sixteen candle lamp per hour, yielding two fifths of a cent per hour per lamp. The process gains efficiency from air expansion in the explosion chamber, making electric light economical rather than costly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Thrill
New York
Thrill
Mr. Thrill
Scientific American
Electric danger turns pig hanging into comic shock in St Paul
In St Paul a butcher’s shop reveals a dangerous mishap as electric wire contact with the meat hook scares dogs and a shop owner who touches the pig and is jolted back. An investigation confirms the fault was a live electric-light wire on the hook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minn
Rural Brevities on Farm Practices and Cattle Care
Rural advisories stress systematic selling and quality production. Notes warn of hungry, unruly cattle caused by improper feeding and stress fence strategies to deter escapes. Tips cover mulching, moisture retention, and practical field practices for efficient farm management.
Full and Complete Stock of Sailors Kerrouer and Co
A brief notice announces the full and complete stock of Sailors Kerrouer and Co. is on hand. The item catalog includes ships stores and provisioning materials to serve seafaring customers. The notice emphasizes readiness and capacity of the supplier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerrouer & Co
Prince the Norwegian Collie and His Farm Duties
Prince, a Norwegian collie on a farm, was praised for intelligence, fidelity, and tireless service. He fetched tools, carried a handkerchief, and even attempted to retrieve an axe, bringing a beetle instead. As age came, he fought to keep his place and faced a harsh welcome when a younger dog arrived, ultimately meeting a tragic end after a clash with the newcomer and his ally. The tale, told as a St. Nicholas piece, honors a loyal animal and contemplates a fitting monument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
eSuch
Norway
Scotland
Prince
Little Falls
The Sad Fate of a Young Cigarette Smoker
A chorister boy from St. Church Brooklyn dies at St Johns Hospital from aropathy tied to cigarette use. He smoked up to twenty cigarettes daily, grew desperate when unable to obtain them, and urged other boys to learn from his suffering and death. He spoke to his nurse before dying, hoping to spare others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. ’S Church
Brooklyn
St. John’s Hospital
Monkey Versus Man Joke From Texas Siftings
A humorous exchange contrasts Son-Pa with Deacon Good over charity to a monkey and an organ grinder. Son defends the animal’s generosity, noting he gave the monkey five cents this morning after last Sunday’s cent to the deacon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deacon
Jimmy
Buchanan Nominated Governor by Tennessee Democrats
Nashville Tenn July 19 Hon John P Buchanan president of the State Farmers Alliance nominated for Governor in the State Democratic convention by acclamation Taylor and Patterson withdrew to promote harmony Buchanan a farmer and three term legislator lives near Murfreesboro Rutherford County as Farmers Alliance candidate for Governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee Democrats
Nashville
Tenn
John P. Buchanan
State Farmers’ Alliance
Messrs
Taylor
Patterson
Harmony
Buchanan
Farmers’ Alliance
Murfreesboro
Rutherford County
Five Drown In St Lawrence River Collision Near Alexandria Bay
In Utica on July 18 report of a collision between the steamer St Lawrence and the yacht Catherine on the St Lawrence river near Alexandria Bay. Of twelve aboard five drowned: Edward Pemberton and wife, Mrs Edward Pemberton, Mrs W D Hart, Miss Margaret Henry, and engineer John Senescall, all from Bradford Pennsylvania except Senescall, noted social figures there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utica
N. Y
St. Lawrence
Catherine
Alexandria Bay
Edward Pemberton
W. D. Hart
Margaret Henry
John Senescall
Bradford
Senescall
Train Robbery Attempt Near Enterprise Ends in Death
An attempted train robbery on the Cincinnati Jackson and Michigan line near Enterprise Ohio yesterday left engineer Vandevender dead and the fireman fatally injured. The robbers escaped without obtaining any loot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise, O
Cincinnati, Jackson & Michigan Road
Vandevender
Murder of Goreville Parents by Young Son
Morris Sullivan and his wife were found murdered in their Goreville home by their 16 year old son who confessed he tired of waiting for their money. Authorities report the crime occurred in Anna Illinois on July 1% and the motive given was impatience with inheritance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna
Ill
Hero Loses Life Rescuing Woman at Newport Beach
San Francisco July 17 Lieutenant C V Donaldson of Fort Grand A T and Miss Lottie Spurgeon drowned at Newport beach yesterday. The officer lost his life while attempting to rescue the woman from drowning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
C. V. Donaldson
Fort Grand
A. T
Lottie Spurgeon
Newport Beach
Runaway Horse Endangers Carriage With Three Passengers
In Carr May New Jersey on Friday a runaway horse nearly overturned a carriage carrying Mrs. Harrison Mrs. McKee and Baby McKee. The occupants escaped unharmed amid considerable excitement.
Her Fatal Temper Ends in Tragic Death
John Fay argued with his mother in law in Prorta II on Friday. Her anger rose and she collapsed and died as she struggled to reply. The event ends a domestic dispute with no further details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fay
Knights of Pythias to Hold Next Conclave in Kansas City
The Supreme Lodge of Knights of Pythias chose Kansas City for the next conclave. The vote count was Kansas City 55 to Omaha 47, decided Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Milwacker
Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias
Omaha
Boy Kills Baby Brother in Accidental Shotting
An 11 year old boy near Sioux City Iowa accidentally shot his 2 year old brother in the left eye with an old revolver killing him instantly. The tragedy occurred July 17 and the victims are identified as Henry Clints son and his younger brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Henry Clint
Turfman Major Dozwell Dies at Oldest U S Turfman
Ricamont Virginia mourns as Major Thomas W. Dozwell, aged veteran turfman and owner of Bull Field stock farm, dies. He was the oldest turfman in the United States and led one of the country’s most noted breeding operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricamont
Thomas W. Dozwell
United States
Bull Field
Lane’s Family Medicine Promises Free Trial Package Offer
An advertisement invites 100 men to call on any druggist for a free trial of Lane's family Medicine described as a root and herb remedy discovered by Dr. Silas Lane in the Rocky Mountains. It claims to cure blood liver and kidney diseases, relieve constipation, clear the complexion, and is touted as the best spring medicine, with a large package priced at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Silas Lane
Rocky Mountains
Chi
Pierce
Receiver of Brooklyn Surface Rail Disappears
Mrs. Frank Ward and her two children traveled from Brooklyn to Newburgh on July 3 to visit family for the Fourth. Her husband, newly appointed receiver of the Brooklyn Surface Railway, left his desk Sunday and vanished after bidding clerks farewell at the office, with investigators finding his accounts in order and fearing overwork may have driven him from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbouren
N. Y
Frank Ward
Brooklyn
Newburgh
W. C. Johnston
Ward
Wife Burned by Husband and Paramour Then Husband Ends His Life
In Colleton County on Marys Island a wife, Phebe Grant, died from severe burns after an explosion and fire blamed on her husband Paddy Grant and an alleged mistress. Grant was arrested, escaped, and then killed himself with a musket blast after asking to return to his room. Authorities suspect kerosene was poured on the wife and ignited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Colleton
Mary's Island
Paddy Grant
Phebe
Grant
Fireman Roadhouse Charged With Murder of Engineer
A Van Wert report says fireman Sam Roadhouse was arrested on suspicion of murdering engineer Vandeveer during a run on the Cincinnati Jackson and Mackinaw railroad. Roadhouse was wounded while taken from the cab. Detectives think a quarrel led to a fight. Roadhouse denies guilt and a suspect ex-convict Blair Meek is being sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prrrspuren
van Wert
Sam Roadhouse
Vandeveer
Cincinnati, Jackson & Mackinaw
Roadhouse
Blair Meek
Meek
General Deficiency Appropriation Bill Reported in House
The General Deficiency Appropriation bill for the last fiscal year and prior years was reported in the House by Mr. Henderson of Iowa. The bill totals 5,140,440 with an estimate of about 10,500,000 and includes 71,081 for election case contestants and widows' pensions for late representatives' widows including Mrs Samuel J Randall 4,500 Mrs R W Townshend 10,691 Mrs E J Gay 9,990 Mrs S S Cox 796 and Mrs William D Kelly 6,225.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasieton
Henderson
Iowa
Samuel J. Randall
Randall
R. W. Townshend
E J. Gay
S. S. Cox
William D. Kelly
Judge sustains injunction closing original package houses
In Chamberlain South Dakota Judge Henry upholds a temporary injunction closing local package houses. The decision hinges on the enabling act for statehood allowing prohibition via state constitution and Congress approval after the Interstate Commerce Act. The ruling raises questions for other new states with prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
S. D
Henry
South Dakota
Piano offer by W L Darina in Warren
W L Darina proposes a bonafide piano purchase offer claiming lower costs than agents and middlemen. He invites buyers to Erie to tour the factory and inspect Colby pianos, promising to cover expenses and visit Warren weekly for inquiries. Letters addressed to him in Warren will be received and he will call to provide details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Warren
W. L. Darina
Shades of Night Were Falling Fast
A classroom exchange interprets the line as blinds being drawn to darken the room. The speakers note some girls rush while others seek amusement, illustrating urgency and varied motives in a school setting.
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Warren Mail
Popular Science
Old Prince
Beth Gertert
Gaylord
St. Nicholas
His
Brooklyn Surface Railroad
Canada
Wigntree
Man
Stanley Hill
M. P
Behring Sea
British Columbia
Alaska
Great Britain
Mannheim
Germany
Chicago Times
Colby
Castoria
Colle
the Centaur Company
Murray Street
Kopf & Henry
Warren, Pa
Nelson
Greenland
Ayer
Andres D. Garcia
C. Victoria
Tamaulipas
Mexico
DR. J.C. Ayer & CO
Lowell
Mass
Christian Smith
Warren County
First National Bank
W. H. Pickett & CO
H. A. Jamieson & CO
Sherman
Jewets
Syracuse
Gale
Pittsburgh
F. O. Pierce
INABE
Decker Brothers
J. &C. Fischer
Estey, Burdett, Story and Clark Organ
American Express
Carver House
J. B. Cable
Struthers
Tron Works
Struthers, Wells & CO
Borleyrs
Oclldom
Parshall & Sill
E. W. Parshall
G. W. Sill
General Agents
Jacob Keller
Ww. L. Darling
the Colby Piano CO
Paris
Colby Company
Corby
R. F
Ridgway
Reynoldsville
Ed. Clark
DuBois Bank
G. W. Sykes
Sykes Woolen Mills
Sykesville
J. B. Sykes
Lumber Mills
Spartansburg
Susie Reno
Allegheny Conservatory of Music
Clarendon
W.H. Whitling
Minnie Gandy
A. J. Armagast
Stoneham
T. H. Bines
A. Baldensperger
H. Briggs
Chas. Fischer
Struthers & Wells
W. S. Leffard
P. & E. Railroad
John J. Nesmith
Lake Hall
Mary Albrecht
Aes Optohn Knupp
Henry A Dave Siggins
John Binder
John Fulmer
W.C. Russell
A. W. Nickle
A. E. Scott
W. L. Scott
Lillian Roth
A. L. Lane
Lake Shore Road
C. F. Allis
Cashier
2Nd National Park
L. Blass
Brice
B. T. Queens
J. H. Luys
J. G. King
Boots
E. P. McKean
Observer Publishing Co
H. C. Messimer
Morris Strauss
Wm. Brown
C. F. Adams Co
John L. Ruland
J. Wesley Hardwick
Bay State Iron Works
W. B. Flickinger
Downing
Franklin
Merta Smith
Saup
Venango County
Berlin
Eclipse Oil Co
Stratton
Turner
Sandy Lake
Ashtabula
Stebbins
John Belnap
L. S. Road
Weisel
W. L. Darling
H.C. Root
M.C
St. New Yous
Senate
HOUSE
WasaingTon
Washinggton
Allison
District of Columbia
Washington
State of Washington
Washineton
Nebraska
Chickamauga Battlefield
Jessie Fremont
Havana
A. J. Diaz
Alderson
W. Va
Lewis
Miss
Sweeney
Washinaton
I House
Wasainaton
Vandever
Cal
John C. Fremont
Cooper
Ind
Commissioner of Pensions
Cannon
Congress
E. B Taylor
Culbertson
Tex
Adams
Reed
Supreme Court
Republic
Airstow
GEO
Ball’s
World's Dis
Henry Baxter
Ladley
Henry, Johnson & Lord, Props
Burlington, Vt
Morris & Mullen, Warren and
N.C. Allen
Glade
Pennsylvania
R. R
P. & E. Division
Trafpak
Fastward
Sheffield Express
Sheffield
Oil Express
Shefield
Erie Mall
Sunbury
Harrisburg
Lancaster
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Phila
Williamsport
Philaete
O& PM
Kane
Erie Mail
Erie Express
Warren Rom
Thrones Pullmanb
Wae Warren
M. Warren
theMeld
Chas. HE. Pugh
Gen’l Man’gr
J.R. Wood
Dunkir IM i Ne
Allegheny Valley
Pittsburg
South
No.1
Ly Dunkirks
Fredonita
Casadaga
Liamy
Lake Shore and
Erie Railways
Dunkirk
Jamestown
D. Thayer
A. Clute
L. T. Eisner
Werren
Western
Penna
R.R
P. R. BR
Kinzua
Salamanca
Olean
I Ocal
Olean Express
Irvineton
Tidioute
Tionesta
Oil City
Leffard
R. Bell
J. A. Fellows
Pase
R Agt
Exchange St
Buffalo
E. C. Peirson & CO
Maple Grove
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!