Fireman of the Rocket recalls first rail trip in England
Edwin Entwistle, 73, once fireman on Stephenson’s Rocket, recalls the 1831 Liverpool Manchester run. He longs to see a replica at the St Louis exposition, but age keeps him from visiting. He recounts the accident at Huskisson and notes his emigration to Des Moines in 1837. Alpine accident records rise sharply with nearly 300 incidents this year.
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Des Moines
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Manchester
Liverpool
George Stephenson
Stephenson
Duke of Bridgewater
Entwistle
Edward Entwistle
Tom Des Moines
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New York Herald
England
Duke of Wellington
Huskisson
Peryong
Visit of Prince Fushimi underscores US Japan friendship
Washington reports state that Prince Fushimi comes to strengthen ties between the United States and Japan. Kogoro Takahira says speculation about motives is wild. journey aims to observe the St Louis world fair and study American achievement while remaining incognito in other cities.
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Washington
Japan
Prince Fushimi
United States
Kogoro Takahira
Legation
St. Louis
Boston
Philadelphia
New York
Pittsburg
Chicago
Far East
Rev Charles Wagner Draws Global Interest in Boston Visit
French preacher and author of The Simple Life and The Better Way gains attention in the United States. He came to attend Boston peace congress but stayed to lecture across major cities. Grace King notes his leadership of liberal Protestantism in France and his tireless work among the poor and marginal.
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Boston
Charles Wagner
M. Wagner
Grace King
Monaliat
Paris
Faubourg Ot Antoine
Eglise Boulevard Bean
Peary builds a 1500 ton polar exploration ship
Commander Robert E Peary United States Navy plans a 1500 to 1600 ton three masted steam vessel for his final north polar dash. The design features oak keel frames stout spars heavy deck beams portable scientific quarters and double planking to prevent leaks as it navigates frozen seas.
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New York
Robert B. Peary
United States Navy
North Pole
Peary
New York Herald
Oregon
Great Salt Plants and Utah Salt Output
The article notes two large solar evaporation salt plants in the United States, at Salt Lake and on San Francisco Bay. Salt Lake brine runs about nine percent salt and impurity free, while San Francisco brine is closer to seawater salinity with impurities. Utah ranks sixth among states, producing up to 200,000 barrels annually.
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United States
Salt Lake
San Francisco Bay
San Francisco
Utah
Horses Shot in Oregon Range to Prevent Mange Spread
The state orders shooting of wild horses on fenced ranges in Oregon to prevent mange transmission to cattle and other livestock. A separate note highlights a famous architectural curiosity described as the palace of the points with a tent carved into numerous facets.
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Oregon
Water Curtains For Fires In New York Plan
New York considers an auxiliary salt water mains system to create water curtains that shield building sides during fires. A London building already employs the setup, with roof jets forming a dense barrier that halts flames and smoke from spreading. Fire experts say widespread use could curb large city blazes. Baltimore and Paterson are cited as potential beneficiaries.
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New York
London
Baltimore
Paterson
Has a Big Family the World’s Largest Mormon Household
A newspaper profile claims Joseph Smith the Mormon church president heads the largest family, with five wives, 46 children, and 150 grandchildren. It details marriages to Lavinia and the Langen sisters, the divorce, and six wives overall plus the move of many Mormon families from Utah to Mexico for a potential new headquarters.
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East Lake City
Joseph Smith
Smith
Mormon Church
Brigham Young
Salt Lake City
Tloh
Lavinia
Lamgon
Julina
Edna
Utah
California
Sarah
Alice
Mary
Mexico
United States
Huge Buddha Figure Awe in Thibet Near Lhasa
London reports a colossal Buddha near the forbidden city of Lhasa impressed English troops. The idol, carved from its own rock, rises beside two stone buttresses and a light roof. Devout travelers add to a heap of white stones as they pass, marking years of devotion.
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London
Forbidden City
Lhasa
Why Varnish Turns White After Rain
Explains why paint and varnish appear white after heavy rain. Moisture enters tiny divisions of the coating creating a milky look. Restoring color is by rubbing in a little fine oil to replace the vapor in the pores.
Kopak new Philippine fiber gains shipboard fame
Kopak, a yellow plant seed fiber from the Philippines and nearby regions, attracts attention as a promising mattress and life preserver material. One ounce supports a mac, and manufacturers expect ship mattresses to switch to kopak.
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Philippine Islands
Fisher Installed as Senior Naval Sea Lord in England
England marks Trafalgar anniversary as Admiral Sir John Fisher takes office at Whitehall. A naval correspondent notes Fisher’s strong, decisive leadership and broad experience, likening him to Bismarck and Rhodes and predicting a vigorous new naval era.
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London
England
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Sir John Fisher
Adairral Isher
New York Herald
Whitehall
John Fisher
Bismarck
Rhodes
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John
New Temple for Zion City in Chicago
Ground broken for John Alexander Dowie’s Zion City temple to rival Salt Lake’s and cost 600000. The project will employ most male residents for months, features twin 160 foot towers and marble, with Shiloh tabernacle to be torn down. Dowie aims to found a college afterward and repurpose the temple after five or six years. Electric traction powers a coal mine and a 30 horsepower motor drives two sprockets on a low-heading line. Victoria B C launches a 750000 candle power lighthouse, visible for 25 miles.
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Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
Zion City
Salt Lake
Ita
Shiloh Tabernacle
Dowle
Goal Mine
Victoria
B. C
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