Submarine Warfare Vision From Simon Lake for U S Coast Defense
Simon Lake reviews submarine warfare trends from the Great War and urges development of high speed wide cruising subs and amphibious subs that could mobilize with railroads. He envisions railcar transportable submarines, coastal defense blocks, wireless underwater comms, and a national research lab to advance submarine technology.
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Simon Lake
U.S. Coast Defense
Germany
United States
Bridgeport
Coast Defense
Lake
England
Ti Marine
High Seas
Fonds
Atlantic
Pacific Ocean
Pacific
New York
San Francisco
Civilian Advisory Board of National Defense
Holland Expands Military Service Under Universal System
The Hague May 26 reports a bill to widen Dutch service obligations. A July law previously extended duty to men up to 30 who evaded service, now modified to relieve Landwehr militia levies, effectively establishing universal service to age 30 for mobilized forces.
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the Hague
Netherlands
Holland
Landwehr
Warn American Banks About Loans to China
Tang Shao yi and other Shanghai revolutionists warned American ministers and the State Department against loans to the Yuan Shi kai government. They questioned the legality of a loan negotiated with Lee Higginson & Company. Tang Shao yi, father in law of Wellington Koo, warned that the Peking government is not legally established and cannot contract loans.
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Peking
Tang Shao-yi
Shanghai
Mr. Reinsch
American State Department
Amercans Aganst
Yuan Shi-kai
Wellington Koo
Washington
Lee Higginson & Company
America
China
German Universities for Germans movement resurges in Fatherland
Berlin May 26. A revived movement seeks to limit foreign access to German universities after the war. Students demand Germans have first claim on lecture seats and lab positions, with foreigners relegated to remaining access. Debates in Prussia’s chamber echo calls to bar admission where German interests are at risk.
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Berlin
Prun
Germany
Trott Zu Solz
Education and Religion
Prussia
London Cabs Idle as 5000 Drivers Join Colors
Five thousand taxicabs sit idle in London today as many drivers enlist in military service. Authorities are urged to relax rules to permit greater operation under wartime conditions.
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London
Taxicab licensing changes urged for wartime workers
London cabmen urge Scot land Yard to extend taxi licenses to women and discharged sailors and soldiers. They argue that easing the knowledge of London test and expanding licensure would solve the wartime transport problem as 10,000 cabs operate in the city.
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Mit
London
Scotland Yard
Bridgeport $2,500 ad history project may not pay
Taxpayers may not fund Pease Publishing Co for an advertising history of Bridgeport. The plan, pushed by the common council and board of apportionment, faced heavy criticism over spending. The city auditor blocked payment until completion and approval by the council committee.
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Bridgeport
Common Council
Board of
Pease Publishing Co
United States
Col
J. W. Pease
First Bridgeport National Bank
Col. Pease
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Mr. Lake
Sub-Marine Authority
United States Navy
Women's Suit Sale
Georgette
Coats
Cesar Misch
Golden Elf
Middle Streets
Fatherland
Madras
Silk and Kimit
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