Bessemer's Concept of a Seaworthy Saloon Failures
Long article recounts Sir Henry Bessemer's 1869 to 1874 attempt to cure seasickness with a hydraulically suspended saloon midship on a vessel. Despite ingenious design including dual engine rooms and a 140 ton suspended saloon, trials failed at Calais, hydraulic gear malfunctioned, and the ship proved unreliable before being sold in 1876 with saloon removed.
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Sir Henry Bessemer
Mr. Bessemer
Bessemer
Calais
Philadelphia
Bismark’s Only City Bar Boosts First Class Drink Night
A single Bismark venue in the city invites patrons to a first class drink night. Details highlight premium cocktails, refined service, and an exclusive atmosphere aimed at discerning guests seeking high end beverages in an urban setting.
Short Route Chicago to Presbyterian General Assembly
Daily trains run from Chicago Union Station to the Winona Lake grounds where the Assembly will meet. Excursion tickets go on sale May 16 through May 1st inclusive. For details contact H R Deering A G P Agt 248 South Clark St Chicago.
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Pennsylvania Line
Chicago Union Station
Winona Lake Grounds
H. R. Deering, A. G. P. Agt
South
Clark St
Chicago
Porto Rico Action Reports Navy Engagement at San Juan
May 12 dispatch from Admiral Sampson described an attack by part of the squadron on San Juan’s batteries. Three hours of firing caused damage to batteries and nearby city. one sailor was killed on the flagship New York and seven wounded. No major ship damage reported.
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Dore
Sampson
Fieets
Madrid
Porto Rico
Washington
Navy Department
St. Thomas
San Juan
Teries
New York
Attack on Morro Battery Injures Three on Town's Deck
On the eastward rim of the harbor Morro battery served as the main assault point. Rear Admiral Sampson and Captain Evans narrowly escaped splinters that struck three sailors. The Town endured eight hits, though her armor withstood the bombardment.
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Morro
Sampson
Evans
Firing Opens as Iowa Leads Bombardment from Harbor Forts
At 6 a m the Iowa fires its forward 12 inch guns while Indiana New York and others aid the bombardment. The Detroit and the town of San Juan endure shelling as ships maneuver along the harbor. Admiral Sampson signals cease fire at 7 45 a m with Terror later retiring after a display of shore batteries. No decisive damage visible, forts show small fires extinguished after fleet departs.
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Towa
Wampatuch
Detroit
Waltern
Iowa
Indiana
New York
Wampatuck
F&uns
Matangas
San Juan
Two American Losses Mark San Juan Naval Action
The battleships Iowa and New York took part in the San Juan bombardment on May 12, incurring two American fatalities and seven injuries from shells and heat. Seaman Frank Widemark died. several sailors on Iowa and New York were wounded, with the engagement lasting from 6:15 to 8:16 am. The fleet withdrew toward Key West claiming punitive purpose with no capture.
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Iowa
San Juan de Porto Rico
St. Thomas
Danish West Indies
Associated Press
Sampson
Key West
San Juan
Frank Widemark
New York
Amphitrite
Marine Merkle
Mitchell
Hill
Samuel Feltman
Michael Murphy
Prospects of a Sea Fight Off Cuba May 14
Washington talks at the navy department focus on a potential clash between Admiral Sampson’s squadron and the Spanish Cape Verde fleet. Analysts weigh intercept chances, range, armor, and gun superiority, noting Indiana and Iowa could overpower Spanish armor at 2000 yards while New York may lag. Monitors Amphitrite and Terror along with cruisers Montgomery Detroit Marblehead bolster a balance against torpedo boats, though the latter remain a concern.
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Washington
Navy Department
Sampson
Cuba
Cienfuegos
New York
Indiana
Iowa
Amphitrite
Terror
Montgomery
Detroit
Marblehead
Commodore Schley's Fleet Sails For Sampson's Force
Five vessels of the Flying Squadron led by the Brooklyn sailed from Hampton Roads at 3 45 p m to aid Admiral Sampson near Porto Rico after midnight orders to proceed. The Scorpion led as a scout and ships passed Cape Henry at 7 15 p m amid cheers from hotel guests and officers families. Philadelphia reports Peter Maher KOed by Joe Goddard in the arena in the first round last night.
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Admiral Sampson
Newport News
Brooklyn
Hampton Roads
Virginia Capes
Sampson
Porto Rico
Capes
Scorpion
Peter
Buck
Philadelphia
Peter Maher
Joe Goddard
Woman's Dread Enemy and Beecham's Pills Promise Relief
A period voice piece claims headaches in women stem from irregularities needing regular movement of obstructions. Beecham's Pills are praised as infallible for women's health, removing obstructions and preventing sick headaches. Cost is a quarter a box.
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Beecham
Moonlit danger becomes joke in railroad tale
Reading railroad conductor tells of Joe Gibson warning an approaching engine by flagging the moon. The moon’s headlight looms on the track, Joe signals to proceed, and the engine stops just as the moon climbs above the rails, a comic misreading of danger. Includes ad blurbs for Dean's Ointment and Dr Woods Syrup.
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Reading Railroad
Joe Gibson
Joe
Kidder
Trenton
Nico Avenue
Philadelphia
Hall's Catarrh Cure endorsement and offer of reward
How’s This! We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The advertisement lists Cheney & Co of Toledo, Wesk & Treas, Wal ding, and others as endorsers. It notes internal cure via blood and mucous surfaces, free testimonials, price one dollar per bottle, and that Harriet M. Burbank, music teacher, advertises Studio 9 West Street.
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Hall
Cheney & CO
Toledo
Cheney
Wes & Treas
Walding
Kiinnan & Marvin
Malls
Free Edition of The People's Common Sense Medical Adviser
Dr R V Pierce of Buffalo announces a free distribution of 500000 copies of The People's Common Sense Medical Adviser after selling 680000 at 1 40. Mail 21 one cent stamps for mailing, book 2008 pages, illustrated, in manila covers. The note adds a theater employment claim for London trades.
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R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
People's Common Sense Medical Adviser
Try Allen's Foot-Ease for swollen feet relief
A vintage advertisement describes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to shake into shoes. It claims cooling relief for swollen hot feet, tiredness, smarting, tight shoes, blisters, calluses, coins and bunions, with a 25c price and free trial package from Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy NY.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
Grain'O Coffee Substitute Promises Sleep Friendly
An ad promotes Grain'O as a non stimulant beverage that tastes like coffee and nourishes. It claims to aid sleepers, suits nervous, young, and child readers, and offers a grain based drink option. Available in 15 and 26 cent packages from grocers.
Excursion for Homeseekers on Great Western Rail
The Chicago Great Western offers homeseeker trips on May 8 and 17 and June 7 and 21. Round trip fares are two dollars above one fare, with travel to most south, southwest, west and northwest destinations. Agent Fitz at Brewster House provides details.
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Chicago Great Western Railroad
Great Western
Fitz
Brewster House
Summer Tourists Tickets On C M St P Rail Line
Effective May 15 the C M and St P Railway Co sells round trip tourist tickets with Delavan Wisconsin 2.80 Waukesha Wisconsin 1.65 Tikhorn Lake Kegonsa Wisconsin 3.00 Kansaville Wisconsin 4.20 Madison 3.00 Burlington 3.70 Kilbourn City 5.60 Return valid until October 8bst with a 5 to 9 day limit.
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C., M. & St. P. Railway Co
Delavan
Wis
Waukesha
Tikhorn
Lake Kegonsa
Kansaville
Madison
Burlington
Kilbourn City
Kinrzce Opens Cigar Store on Stephenson Street
W A Kinrzce announces new cigar store next to the hose house on Stephenson street. He invites friends and the public to visit for a full stock of cigars and smoking or chewing tobacco.
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Loos
Stephenson Street
W. A. Kinrzce
Stephenson and
Chicago Sts
Nieman & Dreyer
Anzeiger
Sunday Papers for Sale in Chicago by Kinnace and Thomas
On sale Sunday morning are all Chicago Sunday papers offered by W. A. Kinnace, Martin Block next to hose house. Hair work in all branches advertised by Mrs. A C Thomas at 255 Galena pire. Contact 12b for details.
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Chicago
W. A. Kinnace
Martin Block
Hose House
A. C. Thomas
Galena Pire
Calestorm Bears the Signature Youve Always Bought
A fragment suggests a product branding line about Calestorm Bears and a signature item. The text implies a familiar line tied to a longstanding purchase, with missing surrounding context. No clear event or person is established.
Remarkable Civil War veteran credits Dr Williams Pink Pills
Chester Harrington of Princeville Illinois recounts his years of debility after Libby Prison, then attributes restored strength, sleep, weight gain, and even cessation of smoking to Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. He testifies under notary Lincoln M Coy on July 15 1897. Pills advertised as a blood and nerve tonic available 60 cents a box or six for 2.50 from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
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Minos
Peoria
Chester
Harrington
Princeville
Backbaton
Coumtry
Sturrington
Transcript
Kewanee
Libby
Princeville Post
G.A.R
Army Lfe
Lincoln M. Coy
Williams
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