Dreadnought: Britain’s Largest Warship Revealed in Detail
The article outlines the Dreadnought, hailed as the largest warship, highlighting its unprecedented size, unified 12 inch guns, all-steel bulkheads without doors, and new design features. It notes speed to 21 knots, far-reaching range, dual propulsion, and major cost savings at about £1.7 million while surpassing earlier King Edward VII class ships in armament efficiency and survivability.
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Sam Seuch
Caner Maagsrine
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Ruse
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Ems
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Cap Jim
Fogard
Atlantic
VTL
Five Die as Trains Collide Near Martinsville
A westbound passenger train crashed into a freight train at a Martinsville siding after a switch failed to close. Five passengers died on the spot. many others were seriously injured. Names include Chas Hut Peckpart and Henry from Buffalo area. a six year old girl among the victims. The track is single, and the passenger cars had right of way over the freight. The foreman of the first passenger coach died beneath wreckage.
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Mumaie
Lockpot
International Raiway Co
Tonawanda
Rai
Martinsville
Battport
Chas
Hut Peckpart
California Delta Breaks Flood West Stockton Reclaimation Districts
Fragmented OCR text references new breaks widening along the Panoche and San Joaquin areas, with flood risks near Venice Island and Eight Thousand acres of federal land under threat. Mentions various names and events including a medical inquiry into Dr Soper and a royal-tinged social note about Viscount Acheson.
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Stockton
Venice Island
San Joaquin
Twitchell
Andros Fa
Dr Chase's Kidney Liver Pills Promoted By Personal Testimonials
An aged newspaper ad extols Dr Chase's Kidney Liver Pills claiming they cleanse the blood and purify the liver and bowels. It cites improved digestion and kidney function, promising relief from biliousness constipation and backache. A local preacher from Trout Lake B C and a Toronto dealer endorse the remedy as curing kidney disease and restoring health.
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E.G. Moyer
Trout Lake
B.C
Dr. Chase
Tre
Edmanson
Bates @ Co
Toront
Rojestynessky Acquitted Amid War Trial Turmoil
Rojestynessky, charged with surrendering after the Sea of Japan battle, was acquitted after about ten hours of court deliberation. Amid ongoing regional fear, fresh crimes and attacks by gangs of Kamis and Chinese workers terrorize Rand district. A farm family named Roosepill is robbed and assaulted in the veldt, while Roodspoort stores are attacked but repelled by a stout garrison. The Emperor may review sentences for officers and grant clemency or reprieve where extenuating circumstances apply.
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Crometadt
Rojest Fenaky
Remy
Sea of Japan
Jouanne Sre
Rand
Roose
Roodspoort
Harmsworth visits Newfoundland pulp project voyage
Sir Alfred Harmsworth, publisher, arrived aboard the Rainer Wilhelm Der Grosse to inspect 0 000 acres of forest land in Newfoundland secured by his company for paper pulp. Lord Northerto ffe tours Tobique river fishing with Lord Strathcona before returning to England.
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NGG Vorsera’ meresaree het +r
Alfred Harmsworth
Rainer Wilhelm der Grosse
Newfoundland
Harmsworth Corporation
Lord Northeritfe
Lord Strathcona
Tobique River
England
Acquittal Quoted in Peterburg Court Despite Mental State
Reports indicate Adir Royestedsky was acquitted on grounds of diminished capacity, not fully sane at the time of the event. Four officers found guilty faced mercy recommendations due to alignment with regulations and the strain of long voyage and disaster.
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St. Petersbure
Wait Ohatadt
Ial
Adinir Royestedsky
Rojenenaky
Allance
Fature
Rorearvensky
Canadian Sentiment Pushes Dominion Invitiation to His Majesty
The City of Winnipeg supports extending a cordial invitation to His Majesty to visit the Dominion. Canadians recall the last royal visit forty five years ago when Windsor was the most western stop. Trade talks in the speech from the throne hint at preferential trade with South Africa and Australia as negotiations likely progress, with notable gains in overall commerce and a rise in activity across centers like Montreal Ottawa Toronto Vancouver and Victoria.
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Dominion
Canada
Windsor
Commerce Department
Cable
South Africa
Wet Healand
Australia
Desiri
Canale Ad Australia
Brazil Reduces Flour Duty Sparks Trade Shift
Brazil lowers flour tariff by 20 percent amid new policy aimed at narrowing divergence with the United States. The measure, part of broader trade adjustments, signals a push to align duties and encourage agricultural commerce, affecting imports and pricing dynamics in the hemisphere.
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Brazil
May Reducing Forces In Philippines Feared Possible
A government note suggests reducing American troop levels in the Philippines from about 12,000 to 2,000. The plan mentions shifting tasks and assets from Edmonton to Lloyd, and from Lethbridge to Pass, Alberta, highlighting moves toward provincial control of telephone services.
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Philippines
Edmonton
Lloyds ‘Ter
Lethbridge
Alberta
Red Cross Rules Set for Nations in War Times
Geneva adopts final text of the Red Cross convention with major changes from 1864. The protocol delays ratification until December and outlines rules for care of wounded and sick, exchange of prisoners, and protections for hospital staff and nurses amid war.
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Trent
Chanierstung
Audstin
Piet
CARE TAKEN IN AUSTRALIA Churchill notes Clean slaughter practices in New South Wales
Winston Churchill addresses W Redmond stating New South Wales enforces strict welfare in slaughterhouses and canning works. Only healthy cattle are slaughtered and all sanitary measures are observed. Penalties apply for slaughtering diseased cattle and failing to give notice. The Soviet and Japanese delegates engage in Hague convention discussions amid a broad conference including China Corea Siam and Congo.
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London
New South Wales
Winston Chure
W. Redmond
Churchill
Red Cross
Permanent Tribunal of
Hague
China
Corea
Siam
Congo
Probate dispute over York and widow Mrs White
Fragmentary 19th century probate note shows York probate in New York with widow Mrs White and relatives named Richard Manstidal White and others. The will directs partners Charles F Mead to appraise and pay due to the executor. April date mentioned.
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York
Stanford
New York
Fragmented dialogue about a baby and a walk
The text shows a fragmentary scene with a parent or guardian addressing a baby. It mentions walking the floor and keeping the child quiet while giving reassurance, set in a domestic, perhaps playlike moment.
Fashion and society notes from a midwest paper
Clipped text describes fashion plates and home magazines with hints on gowns accessories and household matters. It mentions articles on lace table linen Copenhagen cat work and make believe travel fashion illustrations. Also references social events at Miss Anna Lockwood's home and a Y social evening with local commentary.
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Leena
Agu
Copenhagen
Hones
Witust
Anna’ Lockwood
Everson
Pratt
Balloon events in London reveal historic art treasures
Society observes a climate of pageantry as balloons ascend while leaders occupy viewing spots. News announces access to the Sancta Sanctorum, a collection once organized by Pope Leo X containing medieval goldsmith work, manuscripts, enamels, and early Christian relics. Jesuit archaeologist Prof. Grsar has permission to photograph and study the trove for a forthcoming book.
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London
Paseeu
Leo X
Sancta Sanctorum
Scala Sancta
Grsar
Archaeolog
Immigrant Inflow Surges to 175000 in a Year
Immigration figures for the fiscal year ending June 20 show about 175000 new citizens, a 20 percent rise from the previous year and the best showing in the country’s history. Britain and the United States accounted for the largest increases, while arrivals from continental Europe fell.
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Canada
Britain
States
Europe
Tact Lacked and Dysentery cordial ad in old column
Miss Clara Clemens discusses tact as essential to entertaining at Atlantic City recounting a hostess remark that causes embarrassment. An advertisement touts Dr Kelloge's Dysentery Cordial, claiming reliability for cures of cholera, dysentery, griping pains and summer complaints, with a price of 25 cents.
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Clara Clemens
Mark Twain
Atantic City
Pouce
Jobster
Joe
J. D. Kelloge
Sunlight Soap and Parmelee’s Pills Advertised Widely
A jumble of early 20th century ads extol Sunlight Soap as superior when used the Sunlight way and claim a horse can pull more on better roads. Parmelee’s Vegetable Pills are pitched for digestive irregularities and reliability in all seasons. Farmers are described as three-fifths of Dominion population.
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Parmelee
Dominion
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