Vanishing Fleets and a Radioplanes War Spark
In a shadowed Washington set piece, Japan seizes the Philippines as conflict erupts with the United States. Inventor Roberts and secretary Hillier maneuver amid a looming global war, unveiling a levitation radioplane named Norma and a fevered drive to outpace Japan with secret tech. Norma rushes to Miami as crisis deepens and the president weighs daring plans and personal sacrifice.
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Washington
United States
Japan
Guy Hillier
Migs Norma Roberts
Inventor Roberts
Guy Flillier
England
Morma Roberts
Florida
Tiawan
Tokyo
Jénelind
Hetilla
Hillier
Scot
King Edward
Bevins
Inglands
Thames
Livgator Roverts
aAelty
Roberts
Norma
Bill" Roberts
Paul
Pacific
Alf
Dr. Roberts
Brockton
Secretary of the Navy
Miami
Gil
Witte
America
Hems
Allied leaders plot against Japanese forces in secret defense plan
In a tense scene, a president and Joan of Arc figure, Norma, vow to fight the invaders if needed. A Hawaiian surrender triggers swift government action as congress authorizes strong measures and a demanded public calm. A vast air squadron readies for a decisive, concealed battle, while Berlin halts showings with a giant straw clock clocking time in a curio exhibit.
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Pather
Norma
Joan of Arch
Joan of Arc
Congress
Cone
Saga
Secret Service
Japan
Florida
Giant Mallet locomotives showcased at Reading tracks
Two massive Mallet articulated steam locomotives built by Baldwin were displayed on Reading Railroad tracks, destined for the Southern Pacific. Weighing about 430 tons with 95 000 pounds of tractive force and 26 by 40 inch cylinders, they feature a separable boiler and a 600 000 pound total engine and tender.
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Baldwin Locomotive Works
Reading
Broad Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Southern Pacific Railroad
Philadelphia
Anatole Mallet
Southern Pacific
Far West
A Noble Lover in a Baltimore American fragment
A brief OCR fragment shows a dialogue between an American heiress and the duke de Ragges et Patches. The heiress questions marriage for money, and the duke replies he does not hold that against her.
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Duke de Ragges Et Patches
Baltimore
Montreux Giron light rail line opens after delays
The new Montreux Giron line officially opens as a short route with a 19 minute journey. Built over 20 months, it includes a suspension bridge and five tunnels, one tunnels under part of the old Montreux. The project added to many light rail lines in the Switzer land network.
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Gananea, Yaqui River & Pacitle
Empalme
Guaymas
Carl Leonard
Los Angeles
Switzerland
Montreux-Giron
Montreux
Great Railroad Stations Cost by City and Size
The report lists station investments including Leipsie in Germany at 31 million dollars and Hamburg at 22.25 million. Chicago expects 20 million for a 23 story building, while New York's Grand Central and Washington DC each stand at 20 million. St Louis shows 11.5 million.
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Leipsie
Germany
Hamburg
Chicago
New Grand Central
New York
Washington, D. C
St. Louis
Michigan Central to electrify Detroit area and line to Ypsilanti
The Michigan Central plans electrification to Detroit terminals and along the main line to Ypsilanti, about 30 miles west of the city. Power will be drawn from the Huron River water power at Chelmea, Michigan.
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Michigan Central
Detroit
Ypuilanti
Huron River
Chelmea
Mich
Deer Leaps Over Freight Train Near Hickory Run
A frightened buck pursued by dogs leaped over a Lehigh Valley freight train in a rock cut beside the Lehigh River near Hickory Run Pa about 35 miles away. The deer escaped by swimming across the river, darting into the river and vanishing from view as dogs were halted by the moving train.
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Lehigh Valley Railroad
Hickory Run
Simian Pickpocket Nabbed by Paris Police
Paris police arrest acrobat Miguel Androval linked to a traveling circus after a small monkey, concealed in his coat, steals several rings from a jewelry display. Tests show the monkey is an accomplished pickpocket and shop lifter, marking a rare caper for the era.
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Paris
Miguel Androval
Androval
Europeans Praise Potatoes From Rhine Country
A Knickerbocker dining room guest from Europe asserts Americans undervalue potatoes. He notes menus omit spuds, claims soil affects quality, and compares favorably to Rhine blue mouse and red mouse varieties. He longs for the Rhine flavors and recalls other nutty, mealy types.
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Europe
Tha ‘Rhine
N, & Herald
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Leonardt
Yaqui
Sinaloa
Pixatla
Mascarita
Presidio
Los Angeles Times
Empalma
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