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October 19, 1899
Cameron, William A.B., fl. 1899
to George May Powell
He reports news of the Boer War and the intentions of the English, with reference to violent events. He seeks international assistance from various courts.
GLC00687.148
June 18, 1905
Sunderlin, Kate, fl. 1905
She refers to the recent secession of Norway, and its impact on Russia, as well as a possible alliance between London and Germany. She is concerned about the Swedish government's recognition of Norway. She believes arbitration to be the only...
GLC00687.149
1861-1877
Arbitration Forum
[Arbitration Council flyer]
A brief report of the Committee of Arbitration averting strikes and lockouts is included, with reference to the Chicago Board of Trade, the Permanent International Peace Court, the Peace Memorials on International and Industrial Peace at the 1904...
GLC00687.150
Powell, George May, 1835-1905
Mr. Editor, England & the Boers
He writes in response to another letter to the editor about the Boer War. He refers to Livingston and the varying opinions of clergy on slavery, and the actions of British missionaries in South Africa. He encourages careful study of the history of...
GLC00687.151
to U. S. Senate
Because the U.S. has improperly secured vast and valuable territory from Mexico without fair equivalence, this memorial requests that Congress establish a "Commission of Inquiry in Equity."
GLC00687.152
to unknown
card introducing George May Powell as "a friend of every good cause."
GLC00687.153
[Petition]
The undersigned men express sympathy for Boer independence before the Senators and Representatives of the United States Congress.
GLC00687.154
Memorial
The Farmers Club of the American Institute of New York requests Congress to consider an amendment of forestry laws. Specifically they seek provisions to save national domain forests from needless waste, to create new forests and literature on forests...
GLC00687.155
1874
The Fire-Proof Building Company of New York, fl. 1874
The Fire-Proof Building Company of New York
The Fire-Proof Company of New York uses French hydraulic lime of Teil, one of the strongest cements known. Methods require the placement of incombustible material between partitions and open spaces. They list several New York locations which have...
GLC00687.156
12 January 1874
Certificate of Tests
A certificate of tests reveals results of various burning experiments within Fireproof Buildings, with a list of accredited architects and other witnesses.
GLC00687.157
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