Inventor Claims Lost Copper Tempering Process Discovered
An inventor Charles Fletcher of Boston with sponsor Frank Rockefeller claims a copper skin over steel creates a strong rustproof material. They demonstrated a shipboard test on a whaleback vessel on the lakes. The venture emphasizes weather resistance and steel-like strength, with production promising new metalworking possibilities. Meanwhile Mrs Langtry wins election to the Professional Women's league amid a tense vote and procedural controversy.
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Guch
Nan
Frank Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Charles Fletcher
Boston
Fletcher
Rockefeller
Speattre
Rockefeter
Faraday Laboratory
Gaston
Mass
Patronage and scandal drift in a Washington caucus
A sharp exchange at a Republican caucus highlights patronage distribution with Senator Platt pressuring for secretary appointments while Senator Depew is caught off guard. Separate commentary from a Turkish diplomat defends ministerial privacy amid sensational reporting and calls for respectful treatment of the minister and his wife.
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Form” Viatt
Chauncey M. Depps
Washington
Sotme
Depew
Denen
Allison
Asy
Tie
Senate
Saened
Bennett
Platt
Senator Depew
Ali Ferrouh Hey
Coment
Turkey
United States
Army staff improvements eyed by congress and Root plan
The article describes a congressional push to enact reforms based on Secretary Root's annual report. It calls for an Army War College for staff heads and selected officers, with officers below field grade assigned for study, and stat appointments from the line for four to five years, with return to line duties.
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Congress
Root
Hull
House
National Defenne
Neifter
Otenrd
MISS ASTOR S SUITOR IN WAR
The young duke of Roxburghe is said to be a suitor for Mioshne Astor of Waldorf Astor. A letter from Gen. Kewthensburg describes a perilous retreat and the duke’s daring rescue that saved a rider’s life. Freight car provision in the United States leads the world in total freight carried. The prince of Wales’ birthdays prompt aging jokes from the Chicago Record.
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Raxurghe
Blues
Mioshne Astor
Waldorf Astor
Kewthensburg
Genaed
Goss
Botteura
Duke of
United States
Great Britain
Germany
France
Russia
British India
Walee
Prince of Wales
Saya
Chicago
Loving Cup for Stedman on Retirement Day
Clarence Stedman of the New York Stock Exchange received a ceremonial loving cup on his final day as a board member. The presentation by Sheageon White included an original poem excerpt lauding Stedman, reflecting the high esteem of his fellow members as he leaves the exchange.
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Clarence Stedman
New York
Stedman
Sheageon” White
Calf With Two Heads Attracts Curiosity In Arkansas
A two headed calf found near Pine Bluff Arkansas by planter J W Williams drew attention as a rare natural curiosity. The joined heads shared one throat and each had a separate mouth two eyes and one ear, described as a remarkable freak in the local area. The report notes it as the greatest curiosity of its kind in the region.
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Pine Bluff
Ark
J. W. Williams
Williams’ Plaece
Navy officer shortages threaten fleet readiness during construction
Figures from the navigation bureau show the navy lacks officers and men. To arm vessels now building and in service would require 3,045 officers and 32,933 enlisted men, far beyond current enlistments. Secretary Long can raise 17,500 but 2,504 short. Congress may need to authorize more.
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Navigation Bureau
Long
Congress
Hess
Piety Sparks Disruption at Basket Factory
After a Sharpstown revival, a large basket factory near MeL faced a sudden strike of female workers who sang and prayed, while the owner urged celebration and offered pay for the work, leading to widespread disruption and escalating tensions among staff and onlookers.
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Sharpstown
Mel
Gow
Sietory
Ana
Thefternoon
Fire Engine Addition Costs Four Thousand Four Hundred Ninety
Fire Commissioner Seannel describes the new Searculicht fire engine for the New York Fire Department as costly yet useful. At Mercer Street a fire showed its value by enabling firefighters to attack from rear and front, locating the blaze efficiently. The contract price was 4490, higher than a first class pumping engine at 4700. The piece also notes bicycles and motorcycles affecting horse depreciation and the Chicago Inter Ocean's remark on ration shortages.
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Seannel
New York
Chee Sana Kreturinge Corapseaire
Cretor
Whee Gifstinee
Osuccesa
Mercertreet
Marriage of Earle Matney and Edna Handley
Earle Matney and Edna Handley were married at the bride's home on Wednesday February 2. The writer wished them a long and happy life. Local notes mention Clarence Garrison’s travel, Wiliam Limpus moving to Columbia, and Mrs. Bird Stone and others listed with town references. Terre Haute Rebate Stamp Company is updating stock inhouse.
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Cottier
Elp Garrison
Wiliam Limpus
Columbia
Linpus
Clarence Garrison
Laurel
Bird Stone
Wilges Bowne
Carotute
Connersville
Earle Matney
Edna Handley
Local Notes From S. Garrison Creek Area
Miss Ethel's school will choose the 2nd week fa Maret. She has gained many warm friends in this vicinity and has given perfect action in the school room. Miss Hebel Murphy visited home folks in Fayetteville Saturday and Sunday. Ben Stevens has an attraction over on Owl Creek. Will Rowan hauled a load of household goods to Cotmersville Saturday for Will Payne. Mrs Apna Custer spent several days in your city last week visiting her mother and sister.
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Gurney Cully
Mel Archey
Waterloo
Hebel Murphy
Hou
Fayetteville
Ethel
Ben Stevens
Owl Creek
Will Rowan
Cotmersville
Will Payne
Apna Custer
Wayne County Republican Primary Results Reported
Wayne County held its Republican Primary on February 19 with results led by James FE Watson for Congress and a wide spread across offices. Watson amassed roughly a quarter more votes than any rival, with Oliver Graves, Hoseoe Bh Kirkman, and others contesting for regional posts including Sheriff, Treasurer, Coroner, Surveyor, and Commissioners in Western and Eastern districts.
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Wayne County
Congress
James BE
Watsons
Willam Bond
Oliver Graves
Jdevit
Hoseoe Bh. Kirkman
Charles B. Unbank
Dr. Albert
Spekinhier
Dee Eo Ko Watts
RO A.doward
Peter Beelers
George W. Calloway
Alpheus G. Compton
James FE. Watson
Capital City Dentists Visit Weekly at McFarlan Hotel
Thursday visits by the Capital City Dentists at the McFarlan Hotel draw steady patronage indicating growing community interest. The item notes how people respond to their services and the regular schedule.
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Capital City
McFarlan Hotel
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Rockefellers
Professional Woman's League
Professional Woman’s League
Lily
Dearuer
W. G. Jones
Red Ross
Lillian Russel
Tom Platt
Miss Astor
Oung
Hosbarghe
Diadloe Guldries
Gen
Freoch
South Africa
Banker
New York Stock Exchange
Manter Williams
Arkansan
Antare
Butler
Tugels
Nexd
Ladyensith
Ladyamith
Anya
Chicago Inter Ocean
Mange
Nitiv
Blieden
Central Avenue
Apline
Terre Haute
Monger & Hess
S. Garrison Creek
Karl Matney
Alpine
Toms Saweer
Willard Hadley
Larimore
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