When was it published?

July 5, 1834 in South Branch Intelligencer

Domestic News July 5, 1834

South Branch Intelligencer

Q: What keywords are associated?

Steam Boiler, Explosion Prevention, Invention, Chambersburg, Mcclintic

Romney, Hampshire County, West Virginia

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What is this article about?

Captain John McClintic of Chambersburg, Pa., has invented a method to prevent steam boiler explosions, operating on undisclosed principles but described as easily applicable and successful in averting disasters from excessive steam.

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Captain John McClintic, an ingenious mechanic of Chambersburg, Pa. after much application to the subject, has invented a mode of preventing the Explosion of Steam Boilers. The principles upon which his invention operates is not disclosed. Yet it is said to be one of easy practical application, and cannot fail to be successful in preventing the excessive generation of steam arising from deficiency of water and over heated boilers, but at the same time provide the means of obviating the disastrous effects of elastic fluids when suddenly and unexpectedly produced.

What sub-type of article is it?

Invention

What keywords are associated?

Steam Boiler Explosion Prevention Invention Chambersburg Mcclintic

What entities or persons were involved?

Captain John Mcclintic

Where did it happen?

Chambersburg, Pa.

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Chambersburg, Pa.

Key Persons

Captain John Mcclintic

Outcome

invention described as successful in preventing excessive steam generation and disastrous effects of sudden elastic fluids.

Event Details

Captain John McClintic, an ingenious mechanic, has invented a mode of preventing the explosion of steam boilers after much application to the subject. The principles are not disclosed, but it is said to be of easy practical application and cannot fail to be successful in preventing excessive steam from deficiency of water and overheated boilers, while providing means to obviate disastrous effects of suddenly produced elastic fluids.