Miller marine cableway changes sea coal supply
The Miller marine cableway, invented by Spencer Miller, allows battleships to take coal at sea from colliers by an overhead wire system between two ships. The device, tested by navies, promises resupply at sea and could transfer provisions or other goods, reducing damage from traditional methods.
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Cuba
United States
Spencer Miller
Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
New York
King Edward
Miller
Navy Départment
Mr. Miller
POSSIBILITIES OF TELEGRAPHY
An observant man states that telegraphy is a growing hobby with potential to transmit almost anything. He cites a Chicago marriage performed via telegraph and notes chess games, including international matches, are played over the wire. He predicts progressive oneliner games and many others moving to remote play.
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Chicago
Oxygen pastilles promise utopian leisure and fresh air
M Georges Jaubert of the Ecole Polytechnique Paris claims a new air pastille that when dissolved in water releases oxygen. Two pounds of the pastilles yield 240 litres of oxygen, enabling in theory theatres hospitals mines and submarines to supply air. The idea suggests seaside outings bought from a chemist to enjoy at home.
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M. Georges Jaubert
Ecole Polytechnique
Paris
A Curious Quip on Divorce and Widows
A terse aphorism cautions against marriage as a cure for divorce and warns against judging a widow by appearances like the length of her crepe yell. The line reflects ironic social humor and old proverbs.
Machine Bores Largest Aperture on Record
A fragmented text describes a machine achieving a record aperture open. The report combines garbled phrases with mentions of speed, metal, and a tunnel or device. Names and specific details are unclear due to OCR damage, but the core note highlights an exceptional mechanical accomplishment.
American Association Faces Western League Rivalry in 189? Baseball Circuit
The American Association views the Western League as a rival with several cities like Columbus Louisville St Paul Kansas City Milwaukee strong in the chase. Indianapolis may be abandoned before July 4 while Minneapolis remains a solid town though Wilmot must add to The Millers to match St Paul. Pitchers vs bats plagues the circuit as heavy hitting in the East contrasts with the West. Gleason joins Philadelphia. Shea from Wart Mass impresses as a catcher with minor leagues, adding depth to rosters.
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Milwaukee
Hicckey
Columbus
Louisville
Weberiy
St. Paul
Toledo
Street Hae Watkins
Marion
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Wilmot
Millers
Chicago
St. Louis
Pichers
Philadelphia
Gallimore
Boston
Cleveland
Baltimore
Washington
Chicago team poised to win AL title ahead of last year
The American League race looks stronger with no clear tail-ender this season. Cleveland and Detroit display solid pitching as St. Louis starts well, but prevailing opinion favors Chicago to win.
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Cleveland
Detroit
St. Louis
Chicago
McGinnity Struggles With Diminished Hit Spark
The Baltimore News notes McGinnity is not in good shape and cannot explain why he is being hit more freely this year. He insists his speed curves and delivery are the same, but hitters are finding his deceptive break less effective. The captain believes a few more games will restore his form.
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McGinnity
Itobbie
Jets
Joe
Iron Man
MacGinnity
Baltimore News
Praise for YWeGraw and Meshaw Suspension
Praise is given for the spirit shown by Meshaw in submitting to suspension. He declined to discuss the matter and accepted punishment philosophically. The piece mentions Sheridan and Talti more, noting the umpire’s competence and predicting similar outcomes against the Orioles as in earlier races.
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Meshaw
Sheridan
Taltimore
Ehun
Orioles
Delauneel
Jimmy Ryan Rejuvenated Player Rebounds With Americans
Jimmy Ryan Ryd, a linchpin of a bygone Chilean era, shows renewed form this season with the Washington Americans. He refines a right field role, delivering solid hits and veteran leadership to bolster the team’s offense.
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Jimmy Ryan
Jimmy Ryd
Washington Americans
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