Silencer Test Shows Far Quiet Gun Revolution
Springfield tests before US army officers demonstrate a near noiseless gun. Hiram Percy Maxim and Major Morton observe as a marksman fires at range, with a cricket chirp audible at distances up to 50 yards while shots remain inaudible until close. The party reports a 74 percent noise reduction and notes the peril of such a weapon.
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Jasac
United States Army
Hiram Percy Mexim
Springfield
Masa
Pernon
Moxin
Mr.Maxim
Morton
Allen
Lichtengut Mears
Henry Southey
Hartford
Maxhn
North Wilbratumn
Maxim
Wilbraham
Acroxa
Esch
Concrete Telegraph Poles Tested by Railroad
The Pennsylvania Railroad may install concrete telegraph poles along its right of way. The claim is they resist storms and last longer than wooden poles. A long stretch between Pittsburgh and Chicago will host winter experiments to evaluate durability. If satisfactory, the system may extend nationwide.
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Pennnsylvania Railroad
Hina
Pittsburg
Chicago
Thaw Refusal to Transfer Inmate Halts Move
An attempt to move Harry K. Thaw from Dutchess County Jail to another institution was denied by Justice Morschauser. Sheriff Chanler had petitioned for the transfer, arguing the jail is unsuitable for a prisoner committed for an insanity case. The court cited judicial comity restraining interference with the committing authority.
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Poughkeepare
N.Y
Morehhauser
Harry K. Thaw
Dutchess County
Robert W. Chanler
Thaw
Morschauser
Philadelphia Man Saves Life On Cliff Edge Near San Francisco
A Philadelphia man A A W Banks narrowly escaped a fatal fall from a precipice while riding with companions. William Rodera of New York City and James Archer of London acted quickly enabling Banks to grasp a fruit bush and Roberts swung a rope to halt the plummet.
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Chicago City Railway Company
Han
San Francisco
Cal
A W. Banks
Philadelphia
William Roderra
New York City
James Archer
London
Banks
Rodgers
Hanks
Hank
Roberts
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Baltimore & Ohno
Washington
Baltimore
Frederick
Car
Bell. Co
Doll Bros
North Market Street
Ile
Sporting Goods
Central Howe, CO
Besant & Knott
Trespars
Brady
Everwear
Coloes
C. Thos. Kemp
Auor
Clary
Doll & Albaugh Blefg AS
N. Market. 90
Peserick Md
Jas. E. Doll
First National Bank Bidg
Frederick, Md
H. R. Flautt, Citt Opera Rouse Sage Store
Insurance
Patrick Street
Frederion, MD
Carty
Carty’s Furniture
Bennett’s
Gity Hall
Lowenstein & Wertheimer
Buster Brown
the Brown Shoe Co
B.rosenour & Sons
ER. S. Mobley & Bro
West Patrick Street
C. E. Cline
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