Scientific instruments for measuring stellar heat proposed
An early article describes a new thermo-electric instrument tested at Allegtiwny dental tory using Keeler Sigma reflector and small blackened dinar tubes to measure heat in telescope form. Wires of Diemuth and tin are insulated in evacuated capante. A candle eight miles away yields one millimeter deflection on a moving galvanometer.
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Ih & Fecent
A. H. Prund
Joh Hopking Universits
Everites
Jupiter
Altair
Flight in France dispute raises aeroplane nuisance claim
A property owner seeks to stop a plane maker over aircraft noise and potential crop and worker harm. The case cites flights at heights above specified limits and alleged fright and damage while noting cooling trade and labor data from August.
Weeks proposes strong reserve to bolster national defense
Senator Weeks declares there is too much publicity about military affairs and urges building a national reserve army. He supports reorganizing the regular army, creating a large trained reserve, and enacting laws to train volunteers and provide skilled military instructors.
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Washington
Weeks
Massachusetts
Senate
Navy
Cormeress
Ieee
National Reserve Force
Benator
Mitia
Father Rival in Love Affair Sparks Fatal Family Tragedy
Kansas City police report 18 year old Joseph Lieske confessed to shooting and killing his 60 year old father during a dispute over a widow both men loved. Lieske claimed the father fired first and he returned fire after the revolver misfired. The widow Linda Weber had rejected the older man’s marriage proposals.
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Kansas City
Der
Joseph Lieske
U Yine
Dad
Linda Weber
Ulieske
Marciag
Body of Rebel Chief Recovered From River
Pretoria reports that the body of rebel leader Christian Beyer, drowned escaping government troops on the Vol River, has been found near Vilege Krall. Identification is confirmed by officials, with loss attributed to the escape attempt.
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Pretoria
London
Son
Christian Beyer
Vol
Sovernment
Vilege Krall
Heyers
Drama Flourishes At Sing Sing Penitentiary
Report from New York describes a theatrical performance at Sing Sing Prison with prisoners participating and the warden essaying a role in a planned show. The piece notes the event as a notable diversion within the penitentiary complex and hints at the emotional impact on inmates and staff.
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Sing Sing Penitentiary
New York
Genet
Hevenly
Unclear financial note on Argentina from 1912 period
Fragmentary OCR hints at Argentina's 1912 financial state amid global stringency from the European war. Mentions lower automatic measures and speculative values, but text is incomplete and non-specific.
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Argentina
Sensational evidence in Des Moines civil service probe
Des Moines December hearing reveals charges against three detectives fired by Chief Crawford. Depositions allege Crawford was drunk in Milwaukee while detectives Denholm and Eddie McKercher framed a plan to intoxicate him to gain leverage. A park custodian testified about a discharged detective seen with a vandalized woman, merging the case with alleged misconduct. The hearing continues tomorrow.
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Dex Moines
Civil Service Board
Crawford
Milwaukee
Denholm
Eddie McKercher
McKercher
W. DB. Stim
No Confirmation Of Dover Submarine Attack
London reports the admiralty silent on an alleged German submarine raid on Dover harbor yesterday. Dover authorities fired about 200 shots after warning from warships, with unconfirmed claims that two or three subs were sunk. Dover serves Calais and channels harbor refuge facilities.
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London
Admiralty
Dover
Calais
England
Channel
Swedes Demand Damages From Germany Over Mine Laying
Stockholm reports the foreign office has opened an inquiry into mine laying in Swedish waters causing extensive shipping damage. The probe will determine the nation responsible and motive. Some papers claim Germany laid the mines and seek indemnity.
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Foreign Office
Stockholm
London
Germany
Cold Wave Sweeps the United States Nationwide
Weather bureau predicts at least 36 hours of continued cold across the nation with below zero readings in the northwest and freezing extending to the gulf states. Snow flurries persist in the upper Mississippi and Ohio valleys and Great Lakes while a disturbance hits areas west of the Rockies with snow in the plateau and rain in California.
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Washington
Dee
Weather Bureau
Northwest
Gulf States
Mississippi and
Ohio Valley
Great Lakes
Middle Atlantic States
Rocky Mountains
Plateau
California
Norris Urges whisky lobby investigation in Senate
Senator Norris plans to press a whisky lobby inquiry this session by submitting a list of alleged lobbyists to Senator Overman, chairman of the lobby committee. He prepared names today and aims to stir the issue after last session's charges of whisky intrigue around tax provisions in the war tax bill.
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Washington, D.C
Dee
Norris
Overman
Iate
American Minister Bullivan Offers Full Admission of Charges
Washington reports the American minister Bullivan at Bante Dombago cables the White House offering to meet any definite charge against him. He invites examination of any public or private act and asks to protect the interest of his government while denying abuse of service by others.
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Washington
Bullivan
Bante Dombago
White House
Bryan
Pet
Ww Tech
Philippine Measure to Be Pressed for Passage
The Philippine commission announced today that the administration bill for larger self government in the islands will be pressed for passage this week. Chairman Hitchcock indicated Taft Dennison and former Gov Forbes support the measure as key to the pending policy.
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Philippine
Washington
Dec
Philippine Commission
Hitchcock
Taft
Forbes
Fifth Cruiser of German Fleet Reported Cornered in Straits
London reported that four German cruisers the Scharfrerss the Gneisenau the Leipzig and the Nurnberg were sunk by the British. The Dresden was said to be cornered in the Straits of Magellan though its fate remained uncertain. The engagement lasted five hours and Britain sustained only a few casualties. Berlin acknowledged defeat but celebrated the act. Marine insurance rates dropped as a result of the victory. The Karlsruhe remained at large with unknown whereabouts.
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London
Cruleers
Scharpherss
Gneisenau
Leipzig
Nurnberg
Admiral von Spee
Dresden
Straits of Magellan
Boharnhorst
Berlin
Karlsruhe
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Cqgutomen
Nesaton
Gay
Troome
America
Owen
Europe
Central
South America
Great Britain
United States
Roog
Will o the_Wiep Movements of Karlsruhe Alarm Shipping
New York reports say the German cruiser Karlsruhe has been active in South American and West Indian waters. Scottish Prince, arriving from Santos, dispatched wireless messages claiming Karlsruhe shadowed her and altered course by over 1100 miles, nearly to the African coast, on the voyage to New York. No unusual sightings occurred and the journey ended safely.
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New York
Karlsruhe
South American
Santos
Karlaruhe
Africa
Dresden cornered by British fleet near Straits of Magellan
Buenos Ayres reports the German cruiser Dresden, lone survivor from Admiral Count von Spee's squadron after a battle with Admiral Sturdee's British force, has been cornered in the Straits of Magellan. The British group reportedly includes the battle cruisers Lion and Indefatigable, with crews around 800 to 1,000 men and speeds near 28 knots.
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Argentine
Dresden
Count von Spee
Sturdee
Straits of Magellan
Lion
Davenport
Berlin Concedes Loss of Fleet Under Von Spee
A German semi official statement confirms the destruction of the cruiser squadron under Von Spee at the Falkland Islands on December 8. Losses include the cruisers Scharnhorst Gneisenau and Leipzig with Dresden and Nurnberg possibly escaping. Canopus and Glasgow involvement noted. British pursuit reported with uncertainty.
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Berlin
von Spee
Amsterdam
London
Fallland Islands
Count von Spee
Frederick Doydon Sturdee
Acharnhorst
Gnelaenau
Lelpaig
Yrenden
Nurnberg
Falkland Islands
Sir Christopher Cradock
Coronel
Bunago de Chile
Wa Vy
Canopun
Cilosgow
Beharbert
Leipzig
Dresden
Germany Buys Horses in America for Texas Shipment
Dallas reports negotiations to purchase horses and 15 000 millhem to be sent to Germany by waterway via Texas. Officials say shipments will come from the United States and possibly Italy. potential German dealer aims at a $3,000,000 outlay for Texas horses.
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Dallas
Vex
Germany
Texas
Ucuee
Italy
Vessel sails to German port from New York
A vessel arrives in harbor from New York bound for Germany with a full cargo aboard. The Aneta flag bears the ship from the port, as deck crews secure the load and prepare to depart with the consignment.
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New York
President Wil son outlines wartime economic and defense plan
The address to Congress calls for unlocking national resources and expanding the merchant marine to support Europe in crisis. It urges rapid passage of a shipping bill and power- generation measures, plus stronger militia training and Alaska survey funding.
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Merchant Marine
Fragments From a Canadian Appreciation Chronicle
Scattered OCR fragments describe a ceremonial or literary note from a Canadian source. The text references a comet,Venade Ao, and symbols of goodwill with vague mentions of founders and pots, but concrete facts, dates, or clear events are not discernible.
Fragmentary Military Update Mentions Armament and Peacetime Pace
A truncated report notes military activity and armament work. It hints at plans and procedures but reads as partial, with obscured names and details.
Time, Velvet Sabi? In the Cinema of Men
Fragmentary notes reflect a speculative piece on time and taste in cinema. Names, scenes, and dates are unclear, but the text hints at a critique of masculine subjectivity and stylistic trends in film history.
Question of Physics Explores Classroom Inquiry
In the Los Asprens column titled Now, Tommy the teacher guides students through a discussion on physics concepts. The piece emphasizes inquiry, curiosity, and practical demonstrations to spark understanding in a playful educational setting.
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Los Asprens
Tommy
Bennett and Adept Art of Time Highlighted
Fragmentary notes reference Bennett and others skilled in an art of time. The text hints at a ritual or practice but provides limited readable detail about people, places, or events.
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Bennett
Fragmentary Belgrade notice on ruler and residence
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Belgrade, a ruler, and a shift to a new style or residence. Details are unclear, with words garbled and names unreadable, offering only a hint of a political or royal context.
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