Army to introduce new rifle replacing Krag Jorgensen
After years of work the ordnance department designed a new rifle for field service. Secretary Root approved Gen. Crozier's plan to produce 5,000 rifles soon, though delivery may take months due to machinery changes. The gun features 2300 ft per second velocity, a rimmed cartridge with a groove, a magazine now encased in the stock, five cartridges per clip, and a stiffened rod bayonet with no sword bayonet.
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Ordunance Department
Army
Root
Crozier
Brilliant Christening At Washington Embassy
The Mexican Ashbasgagor and Le nore Aspire were sponsors at the christening of Helene Torres, daughter of Sehop Torres, an embassy attache, at St Matthew's church in Washington. Diplomatic guests, Mexican customs, gifts to infant and parents, and a post ceremony embassy feast followed.
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Ashbasgagor
Lenore Aspire
Helene Torres
Sehop’Torres
Senora Torres
St. Matthew's Church
Washington
Senora Azpiroz
Ashes Scattered in Hudson Funeral for Miss Hannah R Phillips
A unique funeral at the Hudson involved scattering the cremated remains of Miss Hannah R Phillips over the river. She died October 30 at age unspecified, lived with her brother Henry and sister Miss Esther Phillips in New York. The urn was sent to Miss Fannie Auld, and ceremonies occurred at the Auld home before a small procession to the river.
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Hannah R. Phillips
Hudson
Phillips
Henry
Esther Phillips
East One Hundred and Thirty-second Street
New York
Felix Adler
Fannie Auld
Fifth Avenue
Miss Philips
Auld
Miss Auld
Supposed Meteorite Found at Field Point Park
Walter Freita found a 50 pound heart shaped meteorite at Field Point Park opposite E C Benedict’s residence. It weighs about 50 pounds and is 18 inches across and eight inches tall. It was exhibited in Greenwich and pronounced a meteorite by Jeremiah Tierney and others. It resembles a conglomeration of area cobbles embedded deep in the metal. A flash of lightning reported nearby is linked to the meteorite event. It may be given to Havemeyer school which already has a round meteorite.
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Field Point Park
E C Benedict
Walter Freita
Edward Chartis
New York Telephone Company
Fred Hally
Postal Telegraph Company
John I. Ray
Opera House
Freita
Havemeyer School
Viceroy and Lady Curzon Plan Annual Indian Tiger Hunt
News from Simla India reports the viceroy and Lady Curzon preparing for their annual tiger hunt after stays in Calcutta and Burma. Miss Daisy Leiter, sister to Lady Curzon, is invited but declines due to the long journey. The hunt usually uses elephant back or elevated jungle platforms, with Curzon family in good health.
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Washington
Viceroy of India
Lady Curzon
Simla
India
Government House
Calcutta
Burmah
Viceroy
Royal Sport of India
Daisy Leiter
Miss Leiter
Miss Daisy Leiter
Berkeley Square Denies Haunted House Rumor
The Countess of Selkirk proclaims her No. 5A residence in Berkeley Square is not haunted. She explains Miss Myers leased the home to her sister, leaving it vacant and sparking gossip in fashionable London. The piece also notes American society figures Miss Gladys Deacon and others, plus various Catholic charitable benefactions and titles.
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Berkeley Square
Countess of Selkirk
Myers
Miss Myers
Tilney Street
London
Earl of Selkirk
Gladys Deacon
Marlborough
Whistler
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Dr Pierce
Dr. Pierce
S Merphore Co
Cleveland
Ohio
F. W. Abrus
Lith Street
Loptien
SON Cash Grocers
Market Square
Moline
Icum
Connecticut
the Royal of India
Old London
the Countess
Annie Leary
Gwendolen Caldwell
Mea
John Sherman
Teary
Carnegie
Rockefeller
Benjamin Thompson
Europe
Bavaria
Berniram Thompson
England
Rumford
John Good
Miss Leary
Miss Caldwell
Catholic University
Wecihees
Valentines
Hotel Sommers
Moline, Il
Puagi
Ana ‘ Brandies
Simon Lewis
17Th Street
Third Ave
Rock Island
Dweae Btl
Miles
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart, Ind
Chicago Dental Company
34 Avenue
Speidel
Poten Humphreys
MED. CO
William & Johnie
Nervigor
C. H. Jennings
Lima
Peffer
J. Hetty
Santa Clara
Lloyd’s
Harper House Block
W. C. Allen
Attorney At Law
McKinnie Black
John Lohmeter
Mllinois
County Court
Rock Tsland County
City of
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Henry J. Gripp
MO. A. Anderson
Dee H
2D Ave
J. D. Metzgar
Mary A. Pierce
Tlinois
Rock Island County
California
Los Angeles
Galesburg
Quincy
Kansas City
Denver
Colorado
Salt Lake City
C. B
Moline State Savings Bank
ITAL
Wright
C. R. Ainsworth
O. F. Anderson
Cashier
Geo. H. Edwards
A. 8. Wright
C. F. Anderson
H. A. Ainsworth
W. H. Adama
Geo. W. Wood
C. P. Skinner
J. G. Skinner
Moline National Bank Bldg
15Th Street
Avenus
Louis H. Rieck
Harrison Street
Davenport
Iowa
Emery
George Pharsall
Illinois
L. Z
City
Firatel
J. B. Pearsall
Bane
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