Tesla Plans At Sea Spark Debate In Engineering Circles
A Savannah News note reports experts like W. F. Durand debunking Nikola Tesla’s ship propulsion ideas. It argues steam remains more efficient than electric, gas, or battery systems for ocean-going vessels, citing higher losses, weight, and practical challenges. The piece also mentions New York political chatter about Governor Roosevelt and Senator Hanna.
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Nikola Tesla
Tesla
Mr. Tesla
W. F. Durand
Jesse
Teal
Mr. Durand
Durand
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Virtues and Cures
Advert reads that Hood's Sarsaparilla proves its merit by curing diseases and improving blood. It claims relief for scrofula, dyspepsia, constipation, and related ailments. Endorsed by Mrs F G Smith of Cleburne Texas and Miss Nellie Hilenbrant of Rochester New York.
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Hood
Roosevelt Criticism and Medical Anesthesia In Early 1900s Press
The piece notes friction between a governor and a senator over speeches and attire, cites ex editor Godkin questioning Roosevelt’s status, and contrasts it with medical reports on ether alternatives. It includes Dr Toffler's cocaine anesthesia cases and a Baltimore Dem stance on North Carolina’s illiterate negro vote and white supremacy.
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National Republican Committee
Adkin
The
Evening Post
Wade
Godkin
Roosevelt
China
Germany
Teddy Roosevelt
Europe
Baltimore
North Carolina
German vote shows McKinley gains in nine states
The Post notes all states listed except Nebraska backed McKinley in 1906 with Kentucky near unanimous, as Ohio and Illinois show large German support. The Tribune calls the exhibit a reasonable estimate and suggests a sizable Bryan share could reshape 1906 results if repeated.
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Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Michigan
Minnesota
Nebraska
Ohio
Wisconsin
Pittsburg Post
Eave Nebraska
McKinley
The
Chicago Tribune
Bryan
Foreign views and navy spending in the era
A London columnist casts Bryan as a candor amid U S political corruption while the navy records its highest annual spending in history for the year ending June 20 1900 with 61 071 000 expended including 14 398 243 for increases in naval strength. Prize claims from the Spanish war await court action. a Chinese policy critique is printed in the New York Evening Post. an advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials and a promise of a $100 reward if it fails.
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Navy Department
Marine Corps
New York Evening Poat
Tien Tain
Hall
F. J. Oheni
Druggista
Trance or death debate at Willits home in Indianapolis
Jennie Ellis, 89, of Portland Oregon, was found dead at the home of Mrs. Mary Willits where she visited. Willits leads the Christian Israelites sect and a lecturer Ellia, with church members claiming a trance while physicians say death occurred. Coroner postponed formal action as Milwaukee Republicans plan to meet Aug 7 to choose a full state ticket and new state committee chairman.
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Indianapolis
Jennie Ellis
Portland
Ore
Mary Willits
Visiting Editors Visit Athens Highlights Educational Pride
Visiting editors from the Madisonian toured Athens via a noon departure from Atlanta and were hosted by the State Normal School and State University. The party enjoyed a barbecue, luncheon, and receptions with Athens leaders, toured campuses, and marveled at illuminations with Japanese lanterns and electric lights.
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Athens
State Normal School
State University
The
Atheniam
Smith
Michael
Athegwom
Coleman
Brothers Fight at Dayton Saloon Ends With Wounding
In Dayton Ohio on August 7 Harry Horrin was shot by his brother John Horrin during a bar dispute at Mrs Woodward s saloon on Washington Street. John fired five shots after a billiard ball was thrown at him. one bullet lodged in Harry s rib. John escaped and fled the scene.
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Dayton
Harry
John Horrin
Women to Exhibit at Southern Inter-State Fair in Atlanta
The Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs will oversee the Women's Department at the Southern Inter-State Fair in Atlanta October 10 to 27. A $1,000 premium fund is split per women leaders' plan, with enhanced flower shows and broader farm product displays featuring prominent club women and local farmers.
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Vie Wonau
Die Souttern
Atlanta
Georgia Federation of Woown
Mead
Lindsay Johns
T. H. Marin
Sey
Federation of Women's Clubs
Mig Johnson
South
Nellisters Black
Smith
Grilln
Hamilton Yancey
J. Lindsay Johnson
of South
Mra
T. H. Martin
Southern Inter-State Pair
Fradential Building
Atlanta, Ga
Macon Plans Brass Band Contest at City Fair
The Classic City Boys may enter as Macon hosts a street fair brass band contest open to all amateur bands in the state. Prizes include 300 dollars for first, 200 for second, and 100 for third, based on tune, tone, tempo, and execution. Entries close September 1 with the event on the morning of September 28, and bands must play at least three days.
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Macon
Tutt's Liver Pills Endorsement Card
A testimonial-style note praises Tutt's Liver Pills as a universal cure and a “fly-wheel of life” preventing disease. It credits an accident leading to the remedy's discovery and includes a grateful account from J. Fairleigh in Platte Cannon.
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Tutt
Dr. Tutt
J. Fairleigh
Platte Cannon
Col. Tutt
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Paria Academy of Medicine
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