Secret Senate Session Hears of New Navy Shell Armor Penetration
The senate met in secret to hear details of a U S navy officer developed shell claimed to pierce Krupp armor. Officials cited tests at Indian Head showing armor failure, prompting caution over public release and future contracts.
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United States Navy
United States
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Tilt- Man
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Department
Indian Head
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O’neil
Bureau of Ordnance
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Congress
Till- Man
Skeleton Fastened to Stake Found in South Carolina Swamp
In Florence County a human skeleton bound to a stake was found in a deep swamp near Black Creek. The remains show likely gunshot and possible burning evidence. The crime occurred over two months ago, obscured by freshet floods. investigators lack identification and await coroner findings.
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Columbia
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Lorence County
Rosser and Morris Brandon Take a Lead in Race
Two local figures Rosser and Morris Brandon emerge as frontrunners in the city race. Supporters rally as early returns show a tight contest with likely outcomes still uncertain.
Edwards as Good as Postmaster in Macon Nomination
The Senate received a unanimous post office committee report on the nomination of Harry Edwards for postmaster at Macon. The matter moves to the executive calendar for one day, with probable action tomorrow if an executive session is convened.
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Jos. Ohi
Washington
Post Office
Harry Edwards
Macon
Senate
Bacon
Kenny
Delaware
Chatrlan Wotcott
Locke
Edwards
Tillman
Committee On Naval Affairs
Port Royal
Charleston
Naval Station
South Carolina
Secretary of the Navy
Naval
Democratic Rally Draws Adamsville Candidacy Crowd
Candidates and supporters gathered at Adamsville for a county Democratic rally under a big oak. Speakers debated platforms and traded light barbs while families, babies, and farmers mingled, then feasted on Brunswick stew at a packed barbecue. The event, run by the Adamsville Farmers Club, featured speakers including Judge Rosser and others, plus a Dixie band, and wrapped with a crowd departing for home.
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Lfe
Adamsville Farmers’ Club
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Turman
Engens BR
Bishop Turner Challenges Founding Date of AME Church
At Columbus Ohio on May 8 Bishop Turner announced a historic correction to AME origins showing the church founded September 15 1796 rather than 1818. The conference debated race discrimination in public facilities and attempted discipline revisions but took no action. Committees on episcopacy finance and boundaries reported changes removing boundaries from bishops.
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Detroit
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Russell Talks Calmly of Threats of Arrest
Earl Russell returns to England with the new countess after a Reno marriage and Galway divorce. He says he is going home to Maidenhood with the countess and will not discuss details until official action. he thanks the press for kindness and notes public understanding. The press contrasted his bride to Amorics.
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London
Earl Russell
Somerville
Cook
Galway
Ireland
Reno
Nevada
United States
Cuerina
Euston Station
America
England
Featherstone Not In Race Leads Prohibitionists Hope
Laurens figure C Le Featherstone says he will not pursue the governorship this year and urges supporters to back only good and true men. He praises South Carolina’s unity, notes possible successors, and calls for continued citizen service to strengthen the state’s future.
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le Featherstone
Laurens
Elerbe
Prohibition
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American flag raised as Tutuila cedes to United States
Advices from Samoa report the American flag hoisted over Tutuila amid native rejoicing. Chiefs formally cede the island to the United States and request flag over Manua to be ceded as well. Natives will govern themselves under governors appointed by the naval station commandant. quiet remains in German Samoa.
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United States
Auckland
Samoa
Manau
Nawey
Two Brilliant Receptions for Admiral Dewey Held in Memphis
Memphis May 8 two brilliant receptions entertained Admiral and Mrs Dewey. One gathering was at General Luke E Wrights residence and the other at the Peabody hotel. The city and surrounding country gave three days of ovation in their honor, ending in a blaze of glory.
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Hooley Secures Concession for Siberian Gold Fields
St. Petersburg reports that Ernest Hooley, London promoter and speculator, has obtained from Emperor Nicholas II the right to work 8,000 square miles of gold-bearing lands in Siberia's Nart schinek region. Hooley claims a formed company with 1,000,000 pounds capital and cabinet support, including two senior councilors on the board. He says the directors include business men and rejects aristocratic titles.
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Novos Vremya
Nicholas
Nartschinek
Siberia
Ernest I. Hooley
London Huancier
Hooly
Democrats Seek Eastern Vice Presidential Hopeful at National Convention
Washington May 9. Democrats debate the 1900 convention lineup with Towne of Minnesota favored for second place by fusion forces, while eastern nomes like Parker or Van Wyck are considered. Debate centers on geographical balance, Pennsylvania Pattison doubts, and the hope of carrying New York and the Midwest.
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Parker
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