An Awful Engine of War Maxim Gun History
A historical overview traces the Maxim gun, its invention by Hiram S. Maxim and the elder Miran Maxim, and how it evolved from early chain-loaded concepts to a self-loading, self-firing weapon. It describes its firing rate of about 600 rounds per minute, adaptability to various mounts, and its anticipated spread across military arms. The narrative notes initial resistance, later experimentation in England and France, and the weapon’s potential to revolutionize warfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miran S. Maxim
Maxim
Irving
Orneville
Maxing
Hiram
Lyis
Bangor
Ife
Iicicalor Company
Hiram Maxim Wert
Mro
France
Hiram S. Maxim
Aid
England
Himerlf
RUC
Dewey Rich Bounty From Manila Victory
Congress thanks and medals awarded to Rear Admiral Dewey and crew may lead to a $187,200 bounty pool for the American sailors. Under Revised Statutes, $100,000 to $200,000 per ship’s crew could be paid, divided among officers and men, with individual shares ranging from about $50 to several thousand dollars per ship, depending on rank and pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Bia
Manila
Congress
Montero
United States
Admiral Montejo
Spain
Unite States
Olympia
Baltimore
Bogton
Haleigh
Energy rifle concept and long voyage ship losses noted
The text outlines a plan to use rifle energy for loading and firing, with a belt of cartridges enabling continued recoil to keep the gun poling. It recounts the ship Naluos voyage from London to San Francisco taking 226 days, attempts to double Cape Horn, then rerouted via Cape of Good Hope. It lists financial allocations to captains and ships including Gridley, Dyer, Wildes, Coghlan and others, with specified amounts.
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Auchor
Ana
Comquetee
Naluos
London
San Francisco
Cape Horn
Cape of Good Hope
Gridley
Olympia
Dyer
Baltimore
Wildes
Boston
Coghlan
Raleigh
Millionaires' Sons Enlist for War Across Nations
Wealthy youths rush to Cuba and the navy of U S forces to join the patriots. William Astor Chanler travels to Cuba, Andrew Carnegie's nephew seeks private service in a Georgia regiment, and many others offer as officers or ranks. Vanderbilt scion William Howard volunteers from Tacoma, trading luxury for camp life, aiming for the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Astor Chanler
Cuba
Andrew J Carnegie
Steel King
Georgia
New York
Norfolk
Detroit
Mich
Guy, Pingree
Dina Denby
McMillan
McLean Tilton
United States Marine Corps
Franklin
Jack Tars
United States Navy
Urste Sam
Vanderbilt
Wiliam Howard Vanderbilt
Tacoma
Wash
Jacob Vanderbilt
Cornelius
William EK
Young Vanderbilt
Metropolitan Sayings Bank
George Vanderbilt
Camp Rogers
Washington
Philippine Islands
Belova
Time of Cooking Guide From an Old Kitchen Formula
Time of cooking chart lists cooking durations for eggs coffee clams oysters and many foods. It covers vegetables grains meats and fish with ranges from a few minutes to several hours, including specific per pound fish times. The OCR shows numerous typos and misspellings but preserves the intended durations.
Food ad insight from a student of human nature
The advertisement argues that a successful food advertiser must study human nature, understanding others as they are rather than judging by oneself, highlighting the need for keen insight into consumer behavior and social psychology.
These Tributes of Flowers and a Soldier's Cost
A lament on fallen soldiers with lines about love immortal and the wreaths on a brave crown. It recalls fields scarred by cannon fire and the country’s cost, noting the dead bear the cost of a vow and the vow’s toll on the living.
Theyre After Him Spaniards Quit Santiago Report From Madrid
Washington May 21 news from Madrid reports Captain Barker leaves for Hampton Roads to command the cruiser Newark. Admiral Cervera may not meet Sampson Schley soon as plans shift. Merritt to command Philippines expedition. advance guard may depart from San Francisco today.
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Madrid
Barker
Strategy Hoard
Newark
Merritt
War Department
Washington
Navy Department
Admiral Cervera
San
Hago de Cuba
Sampson
Schley
Cervera
Santiago
Naval Strategy Board
War Board
Hampton Roads
Norfolk Navy Yard
West Indies
Philippines
New York
Department
Otis
Golden Gate
Navnal Guard
State Department
Polaris
Key West
Havana
Offigilala
Montreal
Polo
Spain
New Foundland
Frenca
Dominion
New Orleans
Paval
A Woman as a Gunner in the Fleet Saga
A tale recalls a woman who, during a tense engagement with the French, took her husband’s place at a gun aboard Admiral Rodney’s flagship. The admiral, surprised by her action, asked why she fought. She answered she was defending the cockpit after her husband was wounded.
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Alexander
Rodney
Admirals Reward for Bravery Across the Sea
A French confrontation prompts a stern reply from the admiral who sends the speaker ashore after awarding ten guineas for apparent bravery. The exchange underscores discipline and reward in naval service during tense maritime times.
The Fashionable Vegetable Emerges in 19th Century Diets
The article extols celery as a rising popular food offering many uses. It praises raw use as an appetizer and as a versatile ingredient boiled creamed fried or baked. It notes celery soup and salad value plus medicinal claims.
Cumulative advertising and its long term effects
An excerpt discusses how advertising acts like a steady dose over time, requiring sustained, uninterrupted effort. Effects accumulate gradually, with noticeable benefits only after prolonged exposure, illustrating the concept of cumulative advertising as essential for harvest results.
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Bulletin of Pharmacy
Late Fashion Notes Show Fall Winter Wardrobe Threads
The item highlights satin under lace for fall and winter costumes and notes popular fabrics like Ponge and China silk. It mentions wider ribbed hosiery patterns, fan stock jigs, and colored brilliandes in undershirts. White alpaca petticoats are praised for comfort and durability, with shoppers eyeing stress patterns and printed India silk lays for next season. Some designs sold at 30 and 40 cent per yard.
The Ad That Fails and Fears to Please
A collage of reader snippets and anecdotes from Leather Gazette recalls marriages after travel, pension widows and daughters from Revolutionary War families, a Michigan letter about schoolyard injury, two boys wrecking a train over a foreman’s remark, Trans Miss exposition space contracts, a Boston child’s witty restraint of a younger brother, Bryan and McKinley breakfast in Missouri, and a Kansas City mayor feuding with a lawyer amid political tensions.
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Leather Gazette
Klondikseys
Yulon
Michigan
Schoola
Johnnie
Gchogl
Northwestern Road
Omaha
Neb
Boston
Rudolf Yacomes
William Jennings Bryan
William McKinley
Boonville
William Jenings Bryan
Marysville Tribune
Ronnville
Jones
Kansas City
Conny
Reed
Arunk
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Engine of War
Dwey
Ail the Heroes
Asa Walker
Concord
Wood
Petrel
Capt
Holgadon
McCulloch
Mettulloch
Ram S
Millionares
Wesley Merritt
United States Army
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