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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1901
Page
6
Aluminum tubes replace steel in two destroyers as an experimental weight saving measure. If successful, aluminum tubes may be adopted widely to reduce weight on light naval craft.
A Chicago Tribune extract discusses a looming steel workers strike with up to one million possible quitters and the potential for widespread disruption. It cites union leadership led by Shaffer and fears of an army of workers, while noting differences with non union mills and broader economic impacts. It also notes gender ratios in Hongkong and Hawaii.
The Viper, a British torpedo boat destroyer with steam turbine engines by C A Parsons, wrecked on rocks off Aldernay Island. Once the fastest ship, 210 ft long and 350 tons, it inspired future ocean liners with four independent screw shafts and 11 000 horsepower. A wife’s privilege tale and New York penalties follow with civic revenue notes and a Venice cafe history.
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