Submarine Bell Signals Aid Navigation in Fog
Report on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse using underwater bells to alert shore stations. A small dense tank and microphone transmit tones to the bridge, allowing far shore bells to be heard miles away. Officers claim coastwide warning networks could be extended to other nations and even aid naval tracking of torpedo craft.
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Wilhelm der Grosse
Kaiser Warhelm O
Wkronpriya Wilhns
Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse
Kaiser Wille Olfiergs
Rabien
Kaiser Wilheim der Grosse
Rabie
Nantucket
Fire Island
Sandy Hook
Ife
New York
Weser
Sandy Flock
Boston
Great Britain
Germany
Italy
Chanad
St. Lawrence
Atlantic
Quebec
Strike negotiations off in Chicago amid stalled mediation
June 4 report says mediation in the Teamsters strike is as remote as two months ago and negotiations have been abandoned. Employers and the teamsters blame each other, with President Shea saying peace talks are off and the strike may run its natural course.
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Cuicago
Teamsters
Seace
Shea
Teamsteers
Econeedo
Fimie
Levy
Mayer
Cardinal for Argentina in Rome Consistory
The Tribuna reports bishops from Argentina in Rome secured a papal concession for an Argentine Cardinal if a Brazilian is raised also. The November Consistory will include a Brazilian Cardinal and elevate the Archbishop of Buenos Aires to the College.
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Rome
The
Tribuna
Argentina
Pius
Brazil
Buenos
London Press Welcomes Mr. Reid
The London newspapers extend a warm welcome to Whitelaw Reid, the new American Ambassador. The Morning Post editorial suggests Anglo American relations are nearing a critical point for political expression.
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London Press
Mr. Reid
London
New Papers
Whitelaw Reid
The
Morning Post
London Trade Mixed as Far East Gains Boost Markets
The Times reports no clear improvement in home trade but notes expected gains from Far East business after the Russian fleet destruction. Export trade holds with colonies and India. South American grain quiet but prices higher. Wool and woollen markets strong. cotton active. pulp iron subdued. Barrow ship plates cheaper. many locomotives ordered for Japan from Glasgow. Steel Merchants Association of Swansea dissolved. During May the Clyde launched 33 vessels totaling 4,036 gross tons.
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Far East
India
Barrow
Japan
Glasgow
Steel Barmakers’ Association of
Swansea
High Price for a Raeburn Portrait
Raeburn's portrait of his wife sold for 8700 guineas at the Tweedmouth sale in Christie's yesterday. Earlier sales show the work bringing 950 guineas in 1877 and 810 guineas a decade later, underscoring its price rise.
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New York Times
London
Raeburn
J.pierpont Morgan
Tweedmouth
Christie's
Christie’s
Alfonso Leaves Paris After A Grand Paris Visit
King Alfonso of Spain wrapped up a Paris stay with a Spanish Church service Louvre visit and a Grand Steeplechase at Auteuil. President Loubet and diplomatic corps joined a Palais d Orsay dinner before the king departed for London with crowds cheering and armed guards on the tracks. Alfonso donated 5000 to Paris’s poor.
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Paris
Alfonso
Louvre
Auteuil
Louhet
McCormick
Cherbourg
Conquest Era Relics Found During Cable Work
Laborers digging trenches for a Mexico City telephone system uncover clay utensils temple foundations and pottery with hieroglyphics plus Spanish coins. Dates unreadable but items likely date from the Conquest era. A wall shows it was built over a lower town ruin bearing hieroglyphics partly erased by conduit drilling.
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Mexico City
Cortez
Powers to Maintain It Rome International Institute of Agriculture
The Agriculturist Conference commission proposes financing by powers for an International Institute of Agriculture. The system mirrors Berne with vote-based categories and contributions proportional to allotted votes.
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Rome
Commission of the Agriculturist Conference
International Institute
Agriculture
Universal Postal Union
Berne
Congo Poison Plot Allegations Reported by Italian Doctor
Dr. Micucci in the Congo Independent State reports to the Foreign Office of attempts by Congo authorities to poison several persons with anti government sentiment. Included are Dr. Bucesci and Micucci himself as targets linked to Italian interests and envoy reporting on emigration prospects.
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RCME
Micucci
Congo Independent State
Foreign Office
Congo
Bucesci
Reform proposals discussed at Tangier conference in Morocco
June 4 Tangier reports Foreign Minister Mohammed e¢ Torres acting for the Sultan invites representatives of the powers to seek an international Tangier conference to discuss reforms in Morocco. Diplomatic Corps inform their governments and await instructions.
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Tangier
Mohammed E¢ Torres
Morocco
Ex-Finance Minister Hage Praises American Energy
Copenhagen reports ex Finance Minister Hage returned from the United States and praised the tremendous energy of the American Nation. Crown Prince Frederick honored Mr J F Swenson and Mrs Swenson with a long visit marking the retirement of the American Minister.
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Copenhagen
Hage
United States
Crown Prince
Frederick
Matched Sets of Muslin Underwear and French Linens
An advertisement lists women's underwear and lingerie with prices from 1.25 to 18 dollars. It promotes nightgowns chemises corset covers drawers and petticoats in nainsook and cambric with Valenciennes lace beading embroidery and ribbon. Second floor.
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America
Wanamaker
Paris
Rue de la Paix
Wanamaker's
Broadway
June Display of Grand Prix Millinery
Our Paris office presents advance ideas for the Grand Prix Race season hats. See white Lingerie Hats in lavender blue and pink, unfinished Leghorn, horsehair and chip straw hats trimmed with flowers wings ribbons and ostrich plumes. Second floor Tenth Street.
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Paris
Tenth St
White Sale Windfalls for Children at Bargain Prices
The Children’s White Sale showcases deep discounts on girls and infants garments. Includes nainsook nightgowns, corset covers, petticoats, drawers, infant dresses, long slips, skirts, and Mother Hubbard dresses across sizes from babies to 16 years. Discounts range from about 10 to 75 cents on many items located on main and basement floors.
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Mother Hubbard
Aute
Fourth Avenue
Children’s
Zoe
Sue
Exquisitely Decorated Plates at Deep Discounts for June Weddings
A sales notice offers decorated plates from $11.25 to $15 each, including Royal Vienna and Sevres pieces, plus linens and napkins at reduced prices. Items advertised by Art Wares Salon in basement, highlighting rich gold border plates and damask table linens with substantial savings.
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Wanamaker’s
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Penang
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Heiland
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Black Hills
South Dakota
Custer Battlefield
Colorado
Burlington MG
W. J. O’meara
City and
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