New rapid fire gun claimed by Major Fitzgerald
The Daily Graphic discusses Major W H Fitzgerald's new rapid fire gun, the Arel inspired model, boasting eight barrels and a patent cooling chamber for unlimited firing without overheating. It can fire up to 490 rounds per minute and claims usefulness at steep angles, with cooling costs cited as five shillings yearly. Officers and researchers including General Wean and Colonel Mande reportedly found tests satisfactory.
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Daily Graphic of
London
W. OH. Fitzgerald
Eurone
Major Fuggerald
King Leopold's Gifts and Congo Wealth in Quiet History
A compact note surveys royal gifts from Congo tied to King Leopold's era, highlighting unusual items and the wealth siphoned by colonial ventures. It reflects on how piano brands and money flowed amid European imperial pursuits and natural resource extraction.
Congo Treasures at New York Museum Gift Exhibit
The New York Museum of Natural History receives a large Congo Free State collection from King Leopold's gift. Exhibits include ironwork currency pieces, execution knives, carved baskets, and an African piano called the marima. Ethnologist Robert Lovis leads the exhibit preparations as halls open to the public after completion.
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New York
Mfo
Congo Free State
New York Museum of Natural History
Belgium
Inclding
Lovie
Congo
Leopold
Lie Col recHon
Atze
Shane
Acclal
Heria
Lowla
Secret Society
The Youngest Retoning Queen Tt Sebabus to The Youngest Retoning Queen
The article recalls Victoria Eugenie of Spain as Princess Ena of Battenberg feeling restricted by court protocol. She lacks privacy in her royal life, even nights guarded by nobles, with incognito theater trips forbidden. Yet she remains content with King Alfonso and their infant, the Prince of Asturias.
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Victoria Eugenie
Spain
Ena
Battenbirg
Hushand
Alfonso
Prince of
Agturina
Four Aces Fail in Poker Fatality at Cleveland
In Cleveland on December 28 Thomas Sachs, a 63 year old railway worker, died after a poker game when Sleht drew four aces. The dying man suffered a heart failure amid a night of gambling while a fellow worker, also from Newburg, watched. Sachs had a history of a weak heart and had recently given up heavy drinking.
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Gleveland
Sleht
Thomas Sachs
Dhalings
Bwlet
Sacha
Holt Lina
Newburg
Cleveland
Sachs
Remonstrance Battle Over Third Ward in Terre Haute
Terre Haute special reports a heated drive to ban alcohol in the Third ward through remonstrance. Antis claim names will exceed required figures, while brewers warn of economic harm and job losses. Public notices urge verification of signatures amid broader anti prohibition campaigning.
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Terre Haute
Indianapolis
Uws
Smoona
Shera
Phoylave
Roemon Alvontos
Iegal
Parsons
Waute Brawing CO
Indianapolis Brewing CO
Pollen Department
Tenidarkiin
Antis
Triad
Banatar Mattinglyn
Crawford Tairbanks
Grawford Fairybanka
Brookville Democrat Enters Its Twenty-First Year
Brookville Indiana December 28 The Brookville Democrat marks its gaventy first year with the next issue. The paper raises yearly subscriptions from 1 to 50 dollars replacing prior rates. It withdraws obituaries obituary resolutions and cards of thanks from the free list.
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Brookville
Ind
Senate May Act On Navy Row Over Staff Rank
Washington December 25 Senator Hale chairman of the naval committee says the senate may act on granting positive rank to staff officers and preventing their command of naval vessels. He praises Rear Admiral Brownson's resignation as a stand for line officers and notes plans to assign Surgeon General Rixey staff officers with caution on actual command. He mentions Surgeon Charles I Stokes to command the hospital ship and the move to man the vessel with merchant crew if possible.
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Washington
Der
Brownson
Bureau of Navigation
Benator Hale
Naval Committee
Ho Gsonate
Kixey
Shiya
Congress
Halo
Slam Olhers
Admiral Brownson
Senate
DMT
Line
Genaral Rixey
Alwiye
Wisling
Thor
Bnyrgau
Stokes
Charles I. Stokes
Mellelara
Metcalf
Noted Medical Chief Ends Navy Control Debate
Dr Charles A J Reed chairman of the American Medical Association committee wires Surgeon General Risey that he supports the president's order placing medical corps in Navy command where they have not previously had responsibility. The message praises the action and the 140,000 physicians in the United States.
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Cincinnati
Olite
Charles A. J. Reed
Brisiage
American Medica Association
P.M. Risoy
Washington
Danand
Han
United States
Empress of Ruaalan in Serious Condition Out of Ceremony
A Tearkae Selo statement from St. Petersburg confirms the empress remains in critical condition. Medical staff note her strength has waned and may not recover in time for upcoming ceremonies, with months expected before she can participate.
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St. Petersburg
Ake
Queen Maud of Norway Appears Humble in War Press
The text portrays Queen Maud of Norway as simple and unaffected, noting she favors the homely life of her subjects. It quotes her reflecting on imagined freedoms and a curiosity about everyday activities, including playful fantasies of leaping atop a bun.
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Quen Maud
Norway
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Hale
Maine
Angel
DR. Rixey
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