Battleships to Be Sold For Junk and History Told
The article recounts early 20th century naval battles and ships. It notes the Indiana Iowa and Massachusetts at Santiago, the Texas and Bevin Mercedes actions, and describes the launch of new steel battleships Kearsage Kentucky Illinois Wisconsin Maine Missouri and Ohio between 1896 and 1901. It mentions the 1907 world cruise to display US naval power and the enduring role of these ships.
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Indiana
Iowa
Santiago
Massachusetts
Guatanamo
Texas
Bevin Mercedes
Kearsarge
Kentucky
Illinois
Wisconsin
Maine
Missouri
Ohio
United States
New York
World's Largest Airship Limping
World’s largest airship labeled R-34 appears to be limping as the news continues from page one, noting a delayed message relay and ongoing distress as engineers assess propulsion and control issues aboard the airship.
High power radio failure hinders dirigible search
High power transmitter was out of commission. only a half kilowatt set remained. Officials fear the outage could hamper naval craft in locating the dirigible at night. Captain GC Craven, director of naval aviation, leaves tonight for Boston in case the dirigible must land at Chatham.
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American “Naval Aviation
Boston
Chatham
Everything Ordered Out For Dirigible Aid
A United States Navy message orders the First Naval District commandant in Boston to mobilize all available resources to assist the dirigible B 34. The craft is reported at 1500 feet over the sea and descending toward Boston as it seeks rescue and support.
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Associated’Press
Washington
First Naval District
Boston
Naval Department
Lawyer Speculates on Presidential Prerogative in Treaty Power
A columnist quotes Mr Robertson claiming the president could exceed constitutional prerogatives in treaty making. The piece contrasts Article II’s requirement of senate advice and consent with two thirds ratification, noting ratification is effectively public consent and a test of presidential prerogative.
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Robertson
League of Unions
Senate
Willard to Receive Payment Split From Fight Pictures
Cleveland reports the Toledo title bout left Jess Willard to earn 100000 dollars plus a third of moving picture receipts while Jack Dempsey gets 27500 dollars and a third of the receipts. Early screenings showed five clean knockdowns in the first round, dampening hopes for the film’s popularity.
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Cleveland
Jess Willard
Jack Hempsey
Toledo
Mexico Seeks to Subsidize U S Press
General Aguilar before sailing for Europe described Mexico's plan to back U S press efforts amid Democratic Republican divisions. Officials cited Article 27 and Carranza decrees. the law vests legal ownership of petroleum in the nation and restricts land and mineral fuel ownership to Mexicans by birth or naturalization.
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United States
General Aguilar
Europe
Arele
Carranza
Republic of Mexico
Slayer Girl Senator New's Son Connection Questioned
A fragment suggests a query about whether Slayer Girl Senator New is the son of a named figure. The text mentions a man who met a 24 year old Miss Lesser at a local manufacturing plant where he worked as a truck driver and she as a stenographer.
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Senator New
New's Son Surrenders in Los Angeles Murder Case
Mrs Lulu Burger mother of Harry New, who surrendered to Los Angeles police as the murderer of Miss Frieda Lesser, left Indianapolis for Glendale. She said New is a son of Senator Harry S New and that she is divorced from the senator about 48 years ago. She plans to wire the senator seeking aid for his son.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Lulu Burger
Harry
Los Angeles
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Glendale
Calif
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Harry S. New
Indiana
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Senator New Denies Statement In Washington
Senator New issued a statement in Washington tonight to deny the allegations raised earlier. The remarks came amid political controversy and ongoing inquiries into the matter.
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Washington
Senator New
Senator Denies Marriage to Mrs Burger in Indiana Dispatch
Senator New denies any marriage or divorce with Mrs Burger after a dispatch from Indianapolis quotes Mrs Burger. He says the report that they were ever married or divorced under any name is absolutely untrue.
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Mrs. Burger
Indianapolis
New
Fourth of July in Cheyenne Sees Few Accidents
Cheyenne observed the Fourth with considerable noise but few mishaps. The report notes no major injuries and mentions the London School of Medicine for Women, the first English women’s medical college, founded in 1874, in connection to the era.
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Woman’s Medical College
England
The
London School of Medicine For Women
Rotary and Cheyenne crowds attend Iowa picnic and fort events
A varied day as groups traveled to neighboring towns for celebrations. Rotary sponsored the Lion's Trail event with many participants. Cheyenne residents visited Fort Russell for soldierly spoils, while another crowd gathered at dusk to watch fireworks near the fort.
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Lion's Trail
Rotary Club
Iowa
Fort Russell
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