McDonnell Alpha air ship promises air travel breakthrough
Chicago machinist P E McDonnell leads an invention to build the Alpha, a cigar shaped buoyant chamber with six paddle wheels and three gasoline engines to lift off and fly at 36 miles per hour. The craft carries twelve passengers, aims to traverse land, sea, and sky, and doubles as a potential war and meteorological platform.
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Hypnotist Proposes Forcing Maybrick Defense in England
Prof Alex J McVicar Tyndall of New York sails for England aboard the Gallia to urge authorities to permit hypnotism of Mrs Maybrick, who awaits execution for murder. He claims to hypnotize himself to appear dead for days and offered to be buried in Chicago during the world fair, but was refused. Australia lacks native pipes, per the report.
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New York
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Chicago
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Montreal to open Rat Portage lakes for fishing
A deputation urged Ottawa leader Sir Charles H. Tupper to open Rat Portage lakes for fishing. The week also reports improving health of Dr. Douglas and Mr. Duncan McIntyre of Montreal, and a Montreal move to form a branch of the P P A.
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Montreal
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Montreal Boardf Trade
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Peterborough
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Industrial Exhibition Association of Winnipeg
Guion Line Largely Ceases Passenger Service
New York report says the Guion Steamship Company, second only to Cunard in age at the port, has practically ceased passenger service. The Alaska and Arizona were to sail April 7 for summer operations but were transferred to Anchor Line. Built by John Elder & Co of Glasgow, these vessels were owned by the builders and formerly operated by Guion. Guion also charters freight steamers in winter. Anchor Line will send ships to Liverpool and Seain ports.
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Sieaom
Waiting for Erie Canal enlargement debate grows
The Engineering News promotes widening the Erie Canal to allow light warships and bulk grain from Duluth to Europe, but State Engineer Schenck estimates $500 million and warns the northern border may vanish first. He favors the St Lawrence route as cheaper and more versatile, a two-nation solution, and the natural sea outlet to Europe. Semeda holds a significant strategic position as the debate unfolds.
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A Child’s Conversation on Death and Will to Live
A troubled child named Donald speaks of wanting to die and the mother or caregiver tries to reassure him. The scene includes a fragile discussion about life, death, a kitten, a pony, and a distant relative, with imagery of scissors, a grinder, water, and a dandelion as the child contemplates mortality. The dialogue conveys fear, care, and a final note of hope amid despair.
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