Misguided Genius Runs to Slaughter
The board of ordnance under General Miles reviews wild weapon ideas from inventors including W. S. Herman and F. Rossi. Proposals range from sunlit city fire from sunglasses to disappearing warships and aerial shells. The article notes mixed feasibility and the board’s cautious stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Review
Board of Ordnance
Miles
Uncle Sam
Chicago Tribune
Herman
London
Paris
Berlin
F. Rossi
United States
Not Looking For Trouble Any More
A concise headline notes Spain has endured a century of war and the speaker asserts a wish to avoid further conflict as reported by the Philadelphia Inquirer. The line reflects postwar sentiment and calls for a shift away from continued hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Philadelphia Inquirer
Big Men in the Mafia Rattle Italian Government
An Italian correspondent reports a determined government push to crush the Mafia, a powerful secret society blamed for corruption in the Bank of Sicily case. The piece links ex premier Crispi, Palizollo, and Fontane to Mafia influence, and traces its evolution from defense to crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Crispi
Italy
Marquis Notarbartolo
M. Notarbartolo
Minister of the Interior
Notarbartolo
Bank of
Sicily
M. Palizollo
Palermo
Duke of Verdura
Italian General Navigation Company
Palizollo
Fontane
Rome
Interior
Justice
Palizello
Naples
Tragic Games of Chance Across History and Death
A series of deadly games linked to death sentences and duels are recounted. From a coffin card game near Amiens to a German duel settled by chess, a squire wagering life for a bottle, and a balloon death game between Watzdorf and Schwartz, the final card and fall mark grim ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amiens
Herr Watzdorf
Herr Schwartz
Truckers Exchange Polite Crossing At Busy Street Corner
In a crowded Philadelphia block at Second and Chestnut streets two truck drivers paused a potential collision with courteous gestures. Each insisted the other go first, until a policeman intervened and traffic resumed slowly.
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Second
Chestnut Streets
Chestnut
Second Street
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Army Train Traveled 400 Miles Through Luzon’s Heart
Troops led by General Lawton’s flying brigade moved from San Fernando de Pampanga to Vigan in 400 miles of Luzon terrain from Oct to Dec. 1899. The long supply train battled mud, guards, and telegraph nets while engaging Aguinaldo’s forces. Captain Marsh reportedly killed Gregorio del Pilar and captured Cepcion, prompting a humorous reply from General Young.
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Lawton
Marsh
Luzon
Aguinaldo
San Francisco
Philippines
San Francisco Chronicle
San Fernando de Pampanga
San Nicolas
Young
Tennuadin Mountain
Thirty-fourth Infantry
Thirty-third Infantry
Abra
Vigan
Gregorio den Pilar
Corcepcion
Cesar
Needed In His Business
An elderly man relents to a lover’s union after a poker loss threatens the family business. The daughter celebrates the change of heart as she imagines marrying the young man she loves, while the father explains the motive lies in restoring funds to save the enterprise.
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Briteley
Crieas
Paradise
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Maine
Ordnance Board
Boston
John Coe
John
Cape Cod
Chicago Fire Department
John Craddock
John Kauck
G. W. Blakely
Mr. Blakely
New Hebrides
South Pacific
Alexander Gillies
Vancouver
New York World
Mr. Fielding
Ohio
Enamakala
New Orleans
Tanna Island
Mr. Gillies
Fielding
Freemasonry
THE
C. J. Thompson
Defiance
Speliacom Ro
Davis
Sears
Sears, Roebuck & CO
Chicaco, Ill
Bastor
Montgomery Ward & Co
Michigan Av
Madison
Chicago
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