Nixon's Sea Terror Submarine Destroyer Unveiled
Inventor Lewis Nixon describes a near submarine destroyer designed to be carried on battleship decks with speed of 21 1/4 knots. It would detect and destroy hostile craft with a hidden explosive system and advanced location devices. Nixon plans patenting worldwide and offers it to the U.S. Navy, while touting trials and future demonstrations.
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African Game for America Transplants Thirty Species to Southwest
A plan endorsed by the US president and Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce proposes transplanting thirty African game species to American preserves. Funds of at least 50,000 dollars await approval to set aside forest reserves as a sanctuary and begin importing animals from South Africa, starting with the Wichita reserve. Species include the tropical chamois, bushbok, springbok, reeibok, greater hoo doo, sable antelope, gemsbok, grantai, and gazelle, with varied varieties adapted to different altitudes and climates.
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South Africa
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Desert
New Army Field Kitchen On Wheels Facts From London Globe
A French artillery lieutenant has devised a mobile field kitchen that cooks while on the march, saving time and reducing waiting. Each unit serves food for 400 men and tests show meat and coffee are ready when halted. Meanwhile a bluebird in Walton village nests in a mailbox, opposing carrier routes and she often removes letters and cards, citing the papers are too large.
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Lome
American Clipper Ropes Returns Under Jury Rig
The American clipper Ropes, dismantled hull intact, sailed from Kobe to New York under a jury rig after surviving a typhoon. Built in 1884 and 250 feet long, she formerly raced globally and, after drifting for days, was towed to Kobe for auction before the Luckenbachs of New York bought her.
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New York
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Créy
Big School For Printers Envisioned In Stamford Conn
A special dispatch reports the United Typothetle of America plans a major printers school in Stamford Connecticut. Nine and one third acres have been bought and construction will start immediately. The institution will train in all printer art aspects including equipment manufacturing. A gymnasium and two clubhouses for men and women will accompany the complex, costing over 30000 dollars.
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Stamford
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Orange Juice Fad Promoted In Diet Talk
The Chicago Inter Ocean reports orange juice as a new diet fad. It claims strong effects for some, preventing blood poverty and morning health issues. For those with aching trouble, it advises taking juice from at least one orange at dawn.
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Chicago
Memorial to Carl Schurz Promoted by German Americans
The German Americans of Greater Pittsburg lead by Louis Volz plan a national memorial for Carl Schurz. A bound volume will collect tributes from American papers on Irish linen leaves with committee letters, then be sent to Washington for presentation to Congress and public access.
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Washington
The Man Up at 1600 Designation for President
A Washington special to the New York World notes a new label for the president. Officials refer to him as The man up at 1600, tying the nickname to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
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Postal Fraud Orders and Congress in Quiet Debate
Washington reports on Crum Indiana challenging postal orders review for government intrusion into private affairs. The piece notes chaplains remarks, a Dalzell Murphy exchange, Calvell rate bill move, and anecdotes on term lengths, Rucker delay, Capron pension bills, and Williams quip.
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Missouri
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Rhode Island
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Crop Prospects Drive Broad Economic Optimism
Dispatches report no change in trade now yet growing confidence for the future amid bright crop prospects. Textile and steel plants see orders, Baltimore wholesale trade steady, New Orleans manufacturing at full capacity, and Chicago distribution above last year with money circulation strong. Retail and wholesale activity varies by city, with Kansas City retail slow but wholesale active and Cleveland clothing trades upbeat.
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Patterson Nominated for Tennessee Governor by Democratic Convention
Tennessee Democrats name Malcolm R. Patterson of Memphis as gubernatorial candidate, after four days of a stormy state convention marked by bitter personal clash with incumbent Governor John Cox. Fire in South Boston destroys Edmundson's warehouse and nearby businesses, with losses estimated at 250000 to 300000 dollars.
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Memphis
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John Cox
Virginia
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St. Guilliland
Notable Early Political Career and Local Tragedies Reported
Daniel N. Lockwood, a prominent Buffalo attorney, helped nominate Grover Cleveland for mayor in 1881 and for governor in 1882, and presented Cleveland’s name to the 1884 Democratic national convention. Cleveland Stewart, 15, died after a fatal injury from a quarrel with his brother Charles, 10, in Ohio. A Jefferson fire caused $89,000 in losses to several businesses and homes. A Lake Shore passenger train collided with a freight near Sandusky, injuring six. The French cabinet moved to introduce a general amnesty bill covering recent strike and church inventory disturbances and anti-military actions.
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Buffalo
N. Y
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Cleveland
New York
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Vinton Township
Redcliff
Jefferson
Lake Shore Road
Sandusky
Baseball Scores and Standings From National and American Leagues
Box score roundup lists results from Brooklyn Philadelphia Pittsburgh Chicago New York Boston and St Louis with runs hits and errors. Highlights include Brooklyn holding Boston to zero in the opener and New York beating Philadelphia 11 to 1 in a later game while St Louis and Detroit split in St Louis. Standings show Chicago leading the NL and Cleveland near the top of the AL with Boston and New York trailing.
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Summer Vacation Destinations through Wisconsin Central Rail
Your Summer Vacation can be pleasantly spent at Waukesha, Waupaca, Fifield, or at one of the other hundred resorts reached via Wisconsin Central Railway. Write for beautifully illustrated Summer Book, which tells you how, when and where to go, and how much it will cost Free an application to Jas. CO, Pond, G. P. A., Wisconsin Central Bay, Milwaukee, Wis. Knights of Columbus, New Haven, Conn. One fare plus $1.00 round trip June 2nd and 5th via B. & O. BR. RB. Stop-overs New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington.
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Conn
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Washington
Missouri judge halts barber lotion sale during shave
A Missouri judge recounts stopping a barber who tried to sell him lotion after shaving. The barber claimed it was too expensive, but the judge joked that if he can’t afford it while earning nothing for shaving, the barber can’t afford it either. The barber relents and drops the attempted sale.
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Missouri
Monumental Fish Tombstone in Blockley Garden
A tombstone in Fish cottage garden Blockley Worcestershire is claimed as the only fish tombstone. The inscription reads In Memory of the Old Fish Under the soil the Old Fish do lie. Twenty years he lived and then did af He was tame you understand He worried come and eat out of out hand. Die.
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Blockley
Worcestershire
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