Guncotton and The Friar's Heel In Stonehenge Tales
This page discusses early smokeless powder made from guncotton, its chemical nature, and uses in weaponry, then shifts to folklore about Friar's Heel at Stonehenge. It also profiles Col Sir Arthur Henry McMahon as Egypt’s high commissioner and notes other historical figures and varied topics from monarchs to recipes.
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Arthur Henry McMahon
Egypt
Great Britain
India
Royal Military College
Sandhurst
Edward
Austria Sends Fleet to Aid Turkish Ally at Dardanelles
London reports Austro German submarine squadron from Pola has left the Adriatic to strike at Anglo French forces at the Dardanelles. Nine allied battleships advance to bombard Turkish fortifications while a Turkish garrison is dispersed. Dispatches may describe Monday operations halted by a storm interrupting the main assault.
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London
Pola
Adriatic
Dardanelles
Athens Din
Admiralty
Dardanelles bombardment resumes as allied fleet enters straits
Athens reports the bombardment of the Gallipoli front resumes with four battleships firing on Turkish positions along the Gulf of Saros. Funds and books of Ottoman and German banks reportedly moved from Constantinople to Kohiech. Istanbul distrust grows as propaganda and internal dissension rise among Turkish leaders.
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Aria
Athens
Matin
Straits
Gulf of Saree
Dardanelles
Gallipoli
Constantinople
Kohiech
Asia Minor
Nine British French ships bombard Dardanelles forts
Nine battleships participated in yesterday's bombardment of Dardanelles forts with six British and three French vessels. The squadron moved within two miles of Chanak Kaleleri at the straits entrance. Allied detachments landed at Kum Kaleh met a Turkish garrison that scattered. the Besika Island telegraph station near the straits entrance was demolished. An Athens dispatch on Tuesday said the allied fleet destroyed Chanak Kalesi Fort Sultanie.
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Athens
Paris
Mareh
Chanak Kalesl
Kum Kaleh
Besika i Island
Straits
Chanak Kalesi
Sultanie
Austrian fleet sails for Dardanelles from Pola
Geneva dispatch reports six Austro German submarines with escort craft leaving Pola at dawn for the Mediterranean bound for the Dardanelles. The telegraph cites a reliable source in Innsbruck via Trient and Innsbruck, saying the fleet was last sighted off Corfu.
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Paris
Pols
Mediterranean
Dardanelles
Trient
Innsbruck
Corfu
Russians Cut Off Large Turkish Territory in Caucasus
Russian army in the Caucasus drives Turkish forces back to the Khopachas estuary in Armenia and isolates vast Turkish districts including Ardanuch Ardahan Oltt and Kurl Kamysh. From Batum they push inland aided by warships, severing sea routes and blocking Constantinople revolting reinforcements for three days until the Khoda route is left closed.
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Trana-Caucasia
Petrorad
London
Caucasus
Khopachas
Tehoruk
Armenia
Constantinople
Caucasian
Khopa
Ardanuch
Ardahan
Oltt
Kurl Kamysh
Batum
Black Sea
Khoda
Dajya
German writer doubts Turks can hold Dardanelles forts
A wireless dispatch from Etertin reports German writer Majuy Moraht of the Berliner Tageblatt says the Anglo-French fleet faces weak chances at the Dardanelles. He argues fortress destruction would still block passage, Turkish forces are strong, and naval bombardment is hampered by terrain and ammo limits.
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Etertin
Sayville
Dardanelles
Majuy Moraht
Stralta
England
France
Moraht Areuue
Turks Deny Anglo-French Fleet Success
Berlin dispatch reports Turkish denies any success by the Anglo French fleet against the Dardanelles. The enemy allegedly shelled the strait for hours and was driven back by Turkish batteries. Positions in the Gulf and surrounding areas are described with mixed reports from Havas and other news desks.
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Berlin
Tly
Sayville
Tey
Ores News Bey
Comtanthope
Dardanelles
Ura
Pia Daly
Gulf of
Orcs
Helen Angle Placed On Trial For Crime In Connecticut
Bridgeport Connecticut March Theodor Velen Angle of Stanford charged with murder in connection with the death of Waldo R Ballou of Stamford. Ballou fell after a stairway assault. he died hours later in front of the building where Angle resided. Police allege the blow caused the fatal fall and that Ballou was dragged from the building.
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Velen Angle
Stanford
Waldo RR
Ballou
Stamford
Angia Tn
Baltow
Hallow Wee
Bulldine Where Mr. Angle
Mra. Angle
Hallow
States
Mra. Arete
Allied fleet resumes bombardment at Dardanelles in morning
An allied force renewed bombardment of the Dardanelles interiors yesterday morning with 62 warships on the scene. Five ships entered the straits as four battleships opened fire on Turkish positions along the Gulf of Saros, reinforcing the action underway.
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Dardanelles
Athens
Dardanchélies
Efraits
Gulf of Soros
Gallipoli
Banks move assets to Konleh amid Turkish government archives shift
Telegrams in London confirm Ottoman Bank and German Bank of Constantinople transferring assets to Konleh Agia Minor. Turkish government archives have already been removed to that location, signaling a major relocation of financial and state records.
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London
Constantinople
Konleh
Agia Minor
Turkish Prisoners Pass Through Pyatigorsk En Route to Russia
Official returns from Petrograd dated March 2 report that through February 15 about 49,000 Turkish prisoners, including 627 officers, have passed Pyatigorsk on their way toward the interior of Russia since the war with Turkey began.
Italy Reinforces War Measures Says 7000 Officers To Be Called
Rome March 4 General Zupelli war minister told the chamber that by month end 7,000 reserve officers would be summoned to the colors as part of broad measures. He praised volunteers and said all classes seek army service. The Salandra bill imposes penalties for espionage and restricting military information with imprisonment and fines. It also allows government to seize defense industries including wireless and aviation.
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Rome
Zupelli
Chamber of Deputies
Salandra
Many Thought Dead In Virginia Mine Disaster
Hinton West Virginia March 1 Three more bodies were recovered this morning raising the known dead from the Layland coal mine explosion to thirteen Rescue leaders said the workings were filled with afterdamp and many more bodies likely remain to be found Only ten men have been saved alive according to Earl Henry chief of the West Virginia mining department Two to three days may pass before the mine is cleared and the full extent of the disaster is known.
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Hinton
W. Va
Layland
Earl Henry
West Virginia Mining Department
Montenegrin Port Bombarded Under Fire
London reports Montenegrin port attacked with heavy fire as five Austrian warships shelled the seaport. The barrage destroyed a quantity of cargo and sank the royal yacht at anchor, with civilians said not to be killed. The information came via the Montenegrin consul in Cettinje.
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London
Montenegro
Ral
Cettinje
Pease
Alesiains
Norning
ee _ omerel
Wounded Prisoners En Route Back to Germany
Geneve March 3. The wounded German prisoners of war bound for Germany arrived from Lyon in a special train. The convoy moved slowly across the station platforms as guards watched. Reports describe the transport as orderly with medical attendants aboard.
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Germany
Geneve
Parks
Lyons
Bownd
Apedal
Imhy Crom Nuresa
Ofroe
Sina
Aily
Freoch Ss
Renee
Collector of the Mint Charged with Embezzlement
Robert W. Weoley of Pointed, Virginia, now auditor for the state department, was cited in a case involving a wedding confusion and alleged financial misconduct at the Mint. The report notes official involvement and ongoing inquiries with local authorities.
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MINT
Weshington
Robert W. Weoley
Puitad
Kote Department
Wes Sete Hia
Wilecis Om
Washington Powers Near Adjourning Senate Faces Crunch
Washington March 4. As the 634 con gresh nears adjournment, both House and Senate work late to dispose of bills for President Wilson's signature. Disputes over rural credits and railway mail pay stall passage while other large measures move toward next congress. Senate and House conference reports advance the legislative, naval, and diplomatic bills as final deadlines loom.
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Washington
House
Senate
White House
Wilson
Sleep Bag Mystery Sparks University Study
Urbana March 4 University of Illinois scientists pursue a “sleep bag” theory to combat student slumber in lectures. They captured air in sealed bottles to test if low carbon dioxide or an undiscovered gas causes sleepiness. Findings may lead to longer wakeful lectures, fewer bored instructors, and better health.
Senate wrangle over attendance as vice president is sought
After a parliamentary wrangle Senator Stone moved the vice president be asked to attend, carried, and the vice president was roused from bed around 6. Senators Nelson Page and Dillingham reported and made a quorum. The vice president resumed the chair as the House approved the conference report on the naval bill directing the secretary of the navy to report next congress on plans for fair vessels based on European war experiences. Reports on the military academy and the diplomatic and consular bills were agreed to.
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Burton
Smoot
Lodge
Senate
House
Clarke
Stone
Thig
Nelson
Page
Dillingham
Vicw
Secretary of the Navy
Military Academy
Race Through War Zone With Warships At Side
New York March 3 Ten transatlantic liners that left home ports with Allied flags after the German declaration arrived here today. The Cameronia from Glasgow and Liverpool and the Chicago from Havre carried many passengers. Captain Wadeworth of the Cameronia said he did not angle toward a winding course, believing a stern hit would be harder to target than a broadside hit. Lifeboats were ready, and the British coast was left behind. Officers and passengers on the Chicago reported nothing unusual after leaving Havre, the ship being escorted by destroyers out to sea.
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New York
Cameronia
Hine
Glasgow
Liverpool
Chicago
Havre
Wadeworth
Legislature declines to sell school lands in Nebraska
Lincoln Nebraska March 1 The Legislature defeated a proposal to sell state school lands by a wide margin. A measure banning nepotism in public offices lingered with a narrow margin, while a workers compensation committee proposal failed in a three vote defeat.
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Lincoln
Neh
Indian nominee named for treasury post in Cherokee nation
President Wheeler nominates Houstiah Teenor of Talejunh for register of the treasury role while Cade Parker, former official, is noted as a candidate. The Cherokee and Choctaw affiliations are cited with tribal ties and legal background in government service.
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Witeon
Houstiah Teenor
Talejunh
Init
Ge Bereg
Inuneury
Rae Nod Cade Parker
Guee Anata
Teehee Ie
Teile Fay Cole
A. Price
Hotewenitte
W. Va
Cargo of Wilhelmina Referred to Prize Court
A damaged clipping notes that the cargo of the Wilhelmina is being sent to a prize court. The fragment references a legal process involving shipments and a legal official, with unclear names and details due to OCR errors. The brief item indicates maritime prize proceedings and official action.
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Wilhelmina
Bevin Wireless Becomes Newsmaker in Sayville Drift
A garbled item notes Bevin and Kalba connected to Sayville wireless ventures. Mentions Mach 2 activity and a figure around 66,000 worka or similar unit, with Ger % bos Megat of ora referenced in fragmented form. No clear event or outcome discernible from the readable text.
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Kalba. Bevin
Thy Wireless
Eo Sayville
Anarchists Face Terms In Prison
New York March 4 Frank Abarno and Cheries Carbone anarchists accused of plotting dynamite attacks on churches and wealthy targets were indicted for placing explosives in public spaces. If convicted they face up to 26 years in state prison. Police say the plot aimed to destroy St Patrick's Cathedral and extend to homes of Andrew Carnegie John D Rockefeller and banks.
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New York
Frank Abarno
Cheries Carbone
John Carbone
St Patrick's Cathedral
Perkine
Abarno
Carbone
One Day's Delay on County Supply Bill
A fragment from Pierre South Dakota notes a one day delay on the Thompson bill to require county printing supplies. It mentions amendments printed in the journal and uncertainty after the delay. Also cited is a $116000 appropriation for penitentiary furniture and a proposed constitutional amendment on prohibition pending voter action.
Women of France Sympathy Move Report
A committee heard by Mme Polar speaks for women in France urging support for the Republic. Local observers note the effort aims to rally aid and solidarity across counties, highlighting wartime solidarity and civic duty.
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Women OF
France
Paria
Mareth
Mme Polar
Bees Dent
Savings bank forced closure shocks Fairmount community
Local reports indicate Fairmount savings bank was compelled to shut its doors amid unresolved financial pressures. City records show regulatory action and concerns over solvency, leaving customers and staff seeking guidance while authorities assess next steps.
Fragmentary Note on Celphielied Combat Incident
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Celphielied and a combat related incident. Limited readable details reference a person connected to a private meeting and a possible warning or alert. No clear dates, places, or full names are discernible in the text.
British Attitude Blocks Uncle Sam On Sea Policies
London dispatches explain that Britain remains firm on blocking German shipping despite U S protests and possible concessions. German replies and U S notes propose temporary measures, but London signals no retreat from blockade strategy, with talks center on mine regulations and neutral shipments to civilians.
Unclear text on impobitions and trials in Germs case
Fragmentary OCR text mentions impeaching or imposing actions, a press focus on unanimous votes, and temporary dependence relations. Key names and concrete facts are unreadable, making it difficult to extract a coherent event or outcome.
Brita War Threats Stir Atlantic Shipping Crisis
Fragmented OCR text references threats to destroy ships entering Brita and mentions New York, March, and financial backing. Core readable items indicate looming naval risk and possible insurance or underwriting action tied to Prime or capitalist entities. Limited coherent facts due to garbled source.
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