Band of Arizona Rangers Cleans Up Border Desperadoes
A historical look at the Arizona territorial rangers, formed in 1901 to curb border banditry. Led by Captain Thomas H. Rynning, the force grew from 14 to 26 as brigands learned the rangers would hunt them across the desert and mountains, often ending chases with decisive force.
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Arizona
Arizona Rangers
Yura
Ariz
Gila Bend
F. S. Wheeler
James Herrick
Bentley
Herrick
Yuma County
Wheeler
Arizona Ranger
Mexico
Internal Revenue
Desert
Territorial
Thomas H. Rynning
Rough Riders
Cat Island Sold Rumored Purchase and Island Legacy
The article describes Cat Island in the Gulf of Mexico, noting rumors of sale to Maj Harred or Capt Jones. It details island geography including coves, oyster beds, and the Conevas homestead from 1812. It covers historic title transfers, federal grants, and the island’s wildlife including ducks, raccoons, and a solitary cuprey.
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Maj
Harred
Capt. Jones
Cat Island
Gulf of Mexico
United States
Cattaland
Conevas
Juan Conevas
Biloxi
Christian
Iketh
New Orleans
Jen. Jackson
Roosevelt
Juan Colevis
New Home Needs Cook and Butler Says Bride
Mr Smallpurse arrives home from the wedding tour and asks his bride to point out needs for their new house. The bride, just back from a tour of inspection, lists a cook a chambermaid and a butler as necessities.
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Mr. Smallpurse
Bride
New York Weekly
Quote on relaxation and treatment at a water resort
A passage from the Baltimore American urges readers to set aside office annoyances while visiting a water resort. It notes advice to have a doctor remove bothersome whistling boils as part of the retreat experience.
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Baltimore American
Black Balls by Electricity in Club Balloting
The Automobile Club of America adopts an electric voting system at its New York clubhouse. Members press white or black buttons on a wooden block to cast secret ballots for applicants, replacing the old ball box method with instant electronic transmission to the ballot box.
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Automobile Club of America
New York
Technical World Magazine
Board of Governore
Schuyler Skaats Wheeler
Warning device uses magnet and lamp to ring bell on power loss
An ordinary door bell magnet M and an eight candlepower lamp L in series hold lever A while lit. When the circuit is broken any cause releases A making contact with line B, ringing the bell until power is restored or bell circuit is reopened.
Cutting Down Bills with New Lamps for Savings
George R Metcalfe argues in Technical World Magazine that replacing aging incandescent lamps with new, lower candle power units can cut electricity costs. Even small drops in lamp brightness push households to add more lamps, raising bills. a safer rule is to replace when candle power falls by three or four, especially if light is needed at full brightness.
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George R. Metcalfe
Technical World Magazine
Hythleda
Wireless Telephony Trial Between Rome Institutes
A new wireless telephony system by Prof. Majorama of Rome was tested in early April between the central telegraphic institute in Rome and the Monte Mario radiotelegraphic station, about two and a half miles apart. The apparatus uses Majorama's hydraulic microphone, and valve timber was clearly distinguished at the receiver. Further experiments over longer distances are planned.
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Prof
Majorama
Rome
Central Telegraphic Institute
Monte Mario
How to build a home fire heater coil from plaster and wire
A step by step description outlines shaping a wood core, wrapping with plaster and wire in alternating layers, and attaching binding posts switches and lamp receptacles. The final assembly is wired to a 110 volt circuit to heat the coil, with adjustment to increase heat by opening lamps. The method emphasizes drying then energizing the coil to produce warming.
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Paira
Japan Moves to Harness Waterfalls for Power
Japan, historically slow to develop waterfall power, begins hydroelectric projects. Several companies with substantial capital plan to supply 40,000 horsepower to Kyoto and surrounding areas, with electric trains planned for the Hanshin region and power to Nagoya.
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Japan
Kioto
Nagoya
New Metal Filament Reduces Inner Light Loss
The piece explains that carbon filaments in bulbs cause internal carbon deposits and frosting reflections. It notes the new metallic tungsten filament avoids these internal deposits by not reaching high temperatures during manufacture, claiming impurities are driven off.
Record of Telegraph Poles Impregnation Durations 62 Years
Government records indicate 3,000,000 poles surveyed show impregnation lifetimes by substance. Copper dulphate treated poles last 11.7 years, corrosive sublimate 12.7, creosote 20.6, and unimpregnated poles 7.7 years.
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Telegraph Department
How to Color Old Window Shades and Repaint
A brief guide on coloring faded window shades and applying two coats of wall paint. After choosing a color, place the shade on a stable surface and use a brisk brush to apply even strokes. Let dry to achieve a refreshed look.
How to Color Old Window Shades
Mis sufferent quantity of wall pilot, which may be of any color de the flat surface paint two coats with a brush, putting it on with strokes crosswise. When dry the shade will be the new.
Lightning as She Saw It at White Hithe
Gertrude gazed from a window during a thunderstorm and recounted a flash along a telegraph wire. She cried out that a piece of the sun had fallen from the sky, telling her mother of the remarkable sight.
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Gertrude
Deadly Mines Claim 120 Young Miners in 1906 Pennsylvania
In 1906 Pennsylvania mining regions saw the deaths of 120 boys aged 11 to 12 in coal districts. A railroad brakeman devised a hot box alarm using melted case rings to signal overheating in the coach.
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Pennsylvania
Georgetown May Drop Crew From Its Sports
Georgetown discusses dropping rowing from its sports program amid mixed student and alumni opinions. Alumni defend continuing the crew despite poor results, citing tradition and the effort to improve beyond a losing record at Poughkeepsie through the early 1900s. Georgetown’s varsity eight results show a history of fluctuating finishes from last to second and back to last in Intercollegiate regattas.
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Georgetown
Poughkeapsale
Caraman
Harry Russell
Russell
Poughkeepsie
Syracuse
Pennsylvania
Columbia
Wisconsin
May Return To Big Nine In News Of Michigan Admission
Athletic Director Baird discussed Michigan's possible reinstatement to the Big Nine. He said Michigan has been excluded for rule violations but expects to align with rules by year end. He noted talks of increasing conference games and hinted Michigan-Chicago relations may resume.
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Michigan
Baird
Bic
Chicago
Wisconsin
Harole
Michigon
Wicely
Lown
Hecla Mining Leads Beaver County Ore Find and More
The Hecla Mining Company reports a four foot vein of carbonate lead and silver ore in Beaver County Utah. Ore is shipped steadily and prices in New York have risen over ten years, while production costs push up value. Mines in Nevada and Utah push forward, with several properties advancing, including Calumet & Arizona dividend talks and new ore shoots at Sandstorm mine. Copper and coal sectors show activity as Guggenheim and Rockefeller weigh market shifts.
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Hecla Mining Company
Beaver County
Utah
Hecla
New York
St. Louis
Utah Indian Peak Company
Old Cumberland
Oweed
Nevada
Calumet & Arizona
Ayr
Griswold
Broun School of Mines
Missouri
Goldfield
Loftus
Davis
A. H. Mayne
Loftus and Davis
Webb Parkison
Peter Erbel
Colorado
Sultana Company
Vernon
Tooele County
Daniel Guggenheim
Guggenheim Exploration Company
John D. Rockefeller
London Metal Exchange
Jessep Gold Mining Company
Ogden Aled
Tour Midlig Claimen
Thiveberry Canyon
Weber County
Utah Sandard Oil Company
State of
Arilelew
Operalling & Copper Mine
Nevada Douglas Copper Company
Yerington
Salt Lake Valley
Selthad
Comiskey Earns Five World Series Appearances
The article notes president Comiskey of the White Sox has competed for world pennants five times, four under the old order and once under the new, with Min team winning in 1886 and 1900 and losing in 1887 and 1888, while Cap Anson has appeared in two series and Mutrie has not won pennants.
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Comiskey
White Sox
Cap” Anson
Mutrie
New York
Sie
Frank C*ance
Hose Named
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West
Desperado
Goose Point
Nigger Point
Raccoon Point
Archie Cameron
Eastern College
BIG Nine
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