The Great Co operative Stores and Retail Empires
A long survey of London Paris and New York retail palaces notes the rise of co operative stores and great department shops. It highlights A T Stewart in New York and John Wanamaker in Philadelphia as leading examples of modern retail systems and the shift from small slop shops to vast urban bazaars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London
Paris
New York
Philadelphia
Haymarket
Civil Service Co-operative Society
Manchester
Peter Robinson's
Oxford Street
Marshall & Snellgrove
Peter Robinson
Oxford
Regent Circus
Aristide Houcicaut
Aristide Boucicaut
Boucicaut
le Petit St. Thomas
Eve
M. Boucicaut
Rue du Bac
Magasin de Louvre
A. T. Stewart
John Wanamaker
A.T. Stewart
Pierce
Antrim
Ireland
Belfast
New York City
Stewart
Mr. Chambers
Broadways
National Treasury
Washington
Tenth Street
Onca
Aga Christian
Robert Patteron
George H. Stuart
Charles Macalester
Hog Campbell
Robert Campbel
Wanamaker
A. J. Stewart
United States
Pamaker
Belog
Homer & Calladay
Sharpless & Sona
Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Shrawbridge & Clothier
J. F. Orne
Shepard, Arrison & Sheppard
Prices one cent for a gang of crib crackers
A chaotic late edition recounts a string of crimes and trials in Chester and Wilms, with arrests in connection to larceny at stores and saloons. It notes grand jury actions in Metha, Pa, and describes Turkish horses sent to General Grant, including their lightweight shoes and the voyage to New York and Beale’s farm for acclimation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Inet
Jagan
H. Howe
Duggan
Wilms
Ilene Richard Nell
Thea
Cherter
Wm. J
Jonea- Metha
Regapa
Groves
Davia
Yale
Vad
Witon
Pennsylvania
Daviy
Dickinson
Obestar
Davis
Walter
Ces
Genede Davie
Richard Neill
Thya
General Grant
Sultanef Taskey
New York
Palmer & Shoeing Shop
George Street
Peach
Per
Will
J. Ky Suthk
Philadelphia
Park
Gen. Beale
Benington
Ir Fee
de M
Givaty
Bishop
Horseshoers
Gen Beale
New Haven Register
Chemistry Unmasks Fraud In Detailing Of Ink And Wheel
A correspondent describes a fraud case exposed by chemistry involving an emery wheel rated 600 revolutions but run at 1,000 causing damage. A suit to recover hinged on ink used by the claimant and matched by a chemist who found a solvent to distinguish the two inks. Evidence showed forgery enough to dismiss the case while the accuser faced an original charge.
Astonished Editor Sees Oped Picture Spark Comment
An editor recalls finding a striking, colorful image described as beautifully designed with green tones. The figure center holds a banner and sword, with dramatic pose suggesting conflict, prompting commentary on its resemblance to a mysterious crime and a delinquent subscriber.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aaa
Noton Delphi Lmi
Jone Jue
Imingion Aa
Uiadelph
York
Sm Disney
Irean Walang
Iatware Division
Jonve Fer Row
CALNE
Agion
Memes Los
Lot Ps Maar
Beau Sdat Traci
Indeps
Hay Fim
M Saore
H. F. Eenney
Emenimant Et Flaware
Rive Pomeroy
Siam
Pomeroy
Ening
Avondale
Iimington
Wilmington
A. Mn
Fun Bale
Clay Creek
Adle
Frm
JNU
Atres
Evans Pennington
Kent
Telegraph Building
Edward McMall
Jor Sale
Danétle
Market Street
Ladies
Ulsters
Gros Grain
M. L. Lichtenstein
Sac Market St
Moar
Uubre
Ratteer
Wilmington, del
Ciarette
Del
Wimington
Tapen’s ‘Tea Stores
Third St
Second St
Crippen
Mare
R. Oruisson
Shipley
Tna
Uncan Brothers
I Market
ST. Hhle & Pocket
L. Sharpe
Shipley St
Janes
Mington
Tiree
Tobbing
Fay al Ork
Maya Cimoe
A. T. Stewart and
Iti
Prairies
Pacific
Broad Way
Henry Hilton
Hempstead Plains
City
Saratoga
Globe
Blo’s Garden
Amity Street
Grand Street Presbyterian Church
Fishkill Landing
Tenth and
Broadway
France
Mr. Stewart
Europe
Pennsylvania Railroad
Franklin Institute
Oak Hall Clothing House
Chestnut Street
Lehigh and Easton Railroad Company
White Haven
Stroudsburg
Robert 8. Sayre
Judge Packer
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Anit
Brazil
Bound Brook
Reading Company
Renton Junction
California
H. K. Smith
West Chester and Philadelphia
Pecals
West Chester
Wilmington and Reading Railroad
Springfield
French Creek
Camden and Atlantic Railroad Company
Atlantic City
New Caste
Kirk Campbell
Anna Rang
Wheeling
Thomas Robinson
Campbell
Cook
Sherman
Syracuse Journal
General Ewing
China
San Francisco
Yokohama
Hong Kong
Pest House
J. & J. N Harman
King Street
Citionk
Wright King
Sail Maker
DeLawake
Rodsford
Cabras
J. H. Frazer
Third and
Shipley Mtreets
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!