Mammoth airship project in New York outlined
A group of New York capitalists form a company to build a vacuum airship larger than any ocean liner. The design uses a huge steel vacuum cylinder, 774 feet long and 144 feet in diameter, with 32 turbines and eight helical propellers to achieve about 100 mph. Directors include A C Fisk and De Bausset. engineers and Navy officers back the concept, while critics await practical results.
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New York
United States Navy
Dr. de Bausset
Ad & Madman
Congress
A. C. Fisk
Federal Supply Company
5. B. Reed
A. de Bausaet
Charles L. Pierce
Leiter
de Bavaset
Ame
Diamysua Kirdner
England
Lardner
Sivamehipa
Camel Fight at Paris Exposition Endangers Two Beasts
A pair of male camels faced off in a staged spectacle behind the palace at the Paris Exposition grounds. They lashed, bit, and roared as handlers struggled with ropes and pulleys to separate them. One camel was crippled for months from a leg wound, while onlookers debated the victor.
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Stork Ag
Tlood
Chalny
Pudgelata
Eyven
Interesting Twins Still Living Together in Wichita
Wilbur F and John F Stites, aged 51, are twin brothers living in Wichita with their twin wives Miss Alice and Carrie Worth. The families share a house and a long history of joint business ventures, with their firm Strey Brothers, Rel Batate, tracing thirty years of partnership in the same city.
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Kas
Wilbur F
John F. Stites
Alice
Carrie Worth
Wichita
Strey Brothers
Rel Batate
Worthy the Ones Mrs Craigie Seeks London School Board Seat
The Indianapolis Journal notes Mrs Craigie intends to offer herself for election to the London school board when a suitable opportunity arises. She attends meetings regularly and is well acquainted with board members, showing deep interest in their work. The piece reflects a lively editorial tone about civic engagement and public service.
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Craigie
Oliver Hobbes
London School Board
Ita
Mhat
Friendship of King and Dye in Corean Court Turmoil
Gen Dye of Muskegon and Washington, a long-time Seoul resident and former military adviser to the Corean throne, is returning to the United States after years guarding the royal family against Japanese influence and royal court conspiracies. He helped organize the Corean army and shielded the queen and royal household during centuries of peril and palace intrigue.
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Gen. Dye
Welled
Staten
Kieren Yoara
Seoul
Dye
Corea
United States
Muskegon
Mich
Washington
Corean
Core
Ye Pom Chin
Durance
Gon
Prince Royal
Gen Dye
The Late Bishop Newman Passes at 73
Bishop John P. Newman prominent northern Methodist leader dies at his Saratoga home at 73. A pioneer churchman, he studied in Europe, founded colleges, served as chaplain to the U S Senate, and guided Metropolitan Memorial Church in Washington. He was a trusted adviser to General Grant.
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John P. Newman
Northern Methodist Church
Saratoga
United States Senate
Washington
Metropolitan Memorial Methodist Church
Newnan
Agia
Palestina
Gen
Famine Sensation and Berlin Property Deal
A brief vignette recalls a famine sensation and a grim anecdote about a man nearly home late to a dinner party. The piece notes Berlin property highs, citing a cigar dealer who paid F12,000 for a corner two by two yard parcel sold soon after for a similar amount, highlighting speculative prices.
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Berlin
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