Pennock system could power ocean ships with sea water
An article describes a Pennock powered ocean liner using a non breakable primary battery fed by sea water as electrolyte. A 1500 foot hull could generate 25 000 horsepower and multiply energy for reduced passenger costs from New York to Liverpool. The design claims safety, comfort, and near coal-free operation with two-hull construction and a waterbin for electrolytes.
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New York
Liverpool
Chicago
Pennock Lines
St. Louis
Pennock
Taft Tears Over Mother's Death En Route Home
War Secretary William H. Taft traveled from Boston to Milbury Mass. and wept upon reaching his late mother's home as he returned from a trip to the Philippines. Meanwhile Supt Brownson faced substitute shortages as Portland teachers recovered from grip.
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Portland
Brownson
William Taft
Milbury
Mass
Boston
Taft
Philippines
Shipping City’s 1908 Vessel Plans Highlight Yard Activity
The Bath shipyards anticipate a strong year as 1908 opens with five vessels under construction including a six masted schooner at Percy & Small's and a big four master at G G Deering Co. yard. Also under way are three four masters at New England Co. yard and a 1600 ton barge at Keiley Spear Co. yard along with the scout ship Chester and steamer Belfast at Bath Iron Works.
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Percy & Small's
G. G. Deering Co
New England Co
Keiley
Spear Co
Chester
Belfast
Bath Iron Works
Percy & Small
J. S. Winsle & Co
Portland
Wm. F. Palmer
Boston
The
Iron Works
Scow
Bath - Kelley
Bath Kelley
Scow Linwood Bath
James L. Temple
Bath Kelley, Spear Co
Camden Bath Bath Iron Works
Antoinett
F. S. Bowker
Fannie
Panama Canal Locks Width Debated For Largest Vessels
Washington debates Panama Canal lock width as planners consider 110 feet minimum. The Mauretania at 80 feet wide tests center lock clearance, while proposed locks 100 feet wide may risk ships and future battleships. Navy Secretary Metcalf urged wider locks after Rousseau pressed the case.
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Panama Canal
Washington
United States
Delaware
North Dakota
Governent
Atlantic
Pacific
Panama
Rousseau
Leprosy Not So Bad Jack London Visits Molokai Colony
The article cites Jack London praising Molokai leper colony in the Woman's Home Companion. It describes Fourth of July celebrations with lepers, pay riders, brass bands, and horse events, contrasting with Havana Lazar house. London notes few thousand places he’d prefer Molokai over.
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Jack London
Molokia
Molokai
Mrs. London
Lazar
Havana
The Rise and Cost of Steam Yachts in 19th Century Fleet
The article notes thousands of steam yachts registered in several states and Europe, with fleets valued at about 60 million dollars. It explains high maintenance costs, crews, coal, docking, and lavish entertaining as owners pursue grand cruising expeditions.
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Supremelu
Yacht Club
Corinthian Marblehead
Atla
England
France
Cour
Seven Seas
Sundial Advances Considered by Count Montmorin
A discussion of sundials notes their ornamental value and limited accuracy. Count d Aurelle Montmorin suggests improvements including a clocklike striking mechanism powered by electricity to mark hours and quarters, though feasibility remains uncertain.
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d’Aurelle Montmorin
City Departments Begin Annual Account Reconciliation
City departments start balancing their ledgers for the year ending January 31 as preparations begin for later annual reports.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad active in 1886 Toledo
Ohio notice states Hall's Catarrh Cure offers one hundred dollars for each incurable catarrh and promotes internal use to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Frank J. Cheney of J Cheney & Co. swears to the agreement in Toledo with notary A W Gleason. Pills for constipation also advertised.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
Fir J. Cheney & Co
Hall
Frank
A. W. Gleason
F. J. Cheney & CO
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John R. Knowlton
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H Pratt
John Moody
Cyrus W. Longley
Embalimer Center
M.H. Loach
BON Ton
Mre M E Reid
Ida B. Carlson
Dewey
J. O. Malo
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East End
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