Describing the Maine Wreck Caisson Effort in Havana Harbor
The Scientific American outlines the Maine wreck recovery using a twenty cylinder caisson. It notes design flaws, uneven movement of cylinders, and heavy mud and stone reinforcement causing high costs, with remains to be recovered and a memorial plan for the sailors.
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Independent Voters in 1912 Corwith Hustler
Independent voters and farmers show reluctance toward Taft as he tours the country in 1912. The snub over Canadian reciprocity lingers, and both standpatters and insurgents show little enthusiasm. LaFollette attracts little backing, leaving Taft with tentative, dependent support at best.
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