Plan to Double Capacity of Torpedo Factory
Washington July 25. Rep Britton of Illinois Owens proposed a 400000 budget to double Newport R I torpedo plant capacity after discovering a 700 torpedoes stockpile. He warned the two plants can barely supply wartime needs, with Newport at 100 torpedoes per year and a private firm able to produce double that.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Filotillas
Representative Britton
Illinois
House Naval Affairs Committee
Britton
United States
Navy
Naval Torpedo Plant
Newport
R. IL
Atlantic Coast Navy Yards
Rise of Binks Cited As Exemplary Figure
Buffalo Express notes Binks has ascended in esteem and is described as above reproach, underscoring his prominent standing and public trust. The remark frames his elevated social or political position as unmatched and noteworthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binks
Buffalo Express
First Fast Globe Trip Aboard Capt Seymour From Queenstown
New York reports on Capt W D Seymour of Queenstown Ireland who in 1876 completed a 30000 mile voyage westward around the world in 117 days. He traveled via New York Chicago Omaha San Francisco Yokohama Hongkong Singapore Bombay Suez Gibraltar and Southampton to return to Queenstown. His diary records a voyage remarkable for its time and contrasts with modern rapid world travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Phileas Fogg
Nellie’ Bly
Jules Verne
W. D. Seymour
Queenstown
Ireland
Capt. Seymour
Mears
Seymour
America
New York Yacht Club
Pacific Railway
Japan
Suez Canal
Panama
Seymours
Chicago
Omaha
San Francisco
Yokohama
Peninsular & Oriental Navigation Company
Hongkong
Singapore
Bombay
Suez
Gibraltar
Southampton
Evening Sun
Richmond
Niagara
Ogden
Sacramento
California
Cascades
Cape Horn
Golden Gate
Great Britain
Greenwich
Ceylon
Inventory clearance and party notes at city businesses and homes
Tomorrow an extraordinary inventory clearance at B H Dillon and Co 1106 Main Street lists summer millinery shirt waists silk waists silk petticoats cloth sport coats raincoats linen coats. A birthday party for Irving MacDonald son of Assistant Postmaster Thos MacDonald 852 Colorado Ave drew many guests. Public sentiment calls for severe punishment for railroad wrecks and never allowing them to recur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Dillon & Co
Main Street
Irving MacDonald
Thos. MacDonald
Colorado Avenue
Mildred Steighler
Betty Knapp
Agnes Doherty
May O'Neil
Evelyn Fay
Arline
Rosemary MacDonald
John Anderson
Ed Risey
Buday Clyne
Louis Bower
John
William Doherty
Emily Wilson
Philadelphia
Mathewson
Doherty
Mooney
J. MacDonald
United States
Chains and Fobs Showpiece Designs Draw Attention
A local display touts novel rings and fobs with wide range of styles. The article highlights superb workmanship, unique designs, and high wearing quality, inviting visitors to view even if not buying.
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London
STRAW
Norfolk
Soutp
Bridgeport. Com
Colla
Wales
Cesar Mitsch Leo Inc
Main, Golden Hill and
Middle Streets
Hayes Fish. CO
Water Street
Gustav Broch & Son
Fairfield Avenue
Jockey Club
House OF Lords
Millhire
Moerlien
Cincinnati
SMITH
Philaale
BROCH
Automobile Row
M. J. Maloney
Jones Avenue
M. J. Buechler
the Reliable Jeweler
Fairfield Ave
Middle St
W. A. Miles
Bartholomay
Meat Department
Poultry Department
Long Island
B&b
Fish Department
Zast Main ST
McDougall
Glenwood
Whittall
Main ST
Fairfield AV Dail
Gus C. Mullen
D. M. Resa Gx
East Main Street
Staples
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