Vanishing Fleets Opens War Era Tale in Washington
In a Washington thriller a scientist Dr Roberts and his daughter Norma reveal a new metal plate that could render the US Navy invincible in three months. The president orders secret development, Florida key facilities, and deployment aboard the Harpers and Penobscot under Rear Admiral Brockton.
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Washngton
United States
Japan
Fvar
Guy Hillier
Jorma Roberts
Inventor Roberts
Philippines
Us Hillier
England
Norma Berts
Washington
Florida
Hawaii
Tokyo
Hillier Islso
Canada
Hillier
Efort
Great Britain
Germany
Edward
Bevins
Roberts
Dr. Roberts
United States Navy
Norma
United Staates
Army and Navy Board
Florida Keys
Navy Department
Brockton
Birth of a City Chapter XIV at the White House secrecy
A historical scene depicts prominent U S figures visiting the White House in secrecy to discuss a defense plan while the inventor and his daughter arrive last. Navy officers question attendees and provide figures as the cautious leaders prepare for a dangerous move.
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United States
White House
Navy
Alicn
Menice Weult
Deep Breathing Benefits for Sleep and Youthful Appearance
A woman practicing deep breathing tends to sleep well and keep nerves and mind healthy. The method also helps avoid facial wrinkles, contributing to lasting freshness beyond common ages.
Curtiss Demonstrates Aerial Skill at Bethany Plain
In Rheims France Glenn H Curtiss wowed a great crowd by avoiding a midair collision during trials for the international aerial contests set to open Sunday and run seven days. He reported minor rudder repairs and noted he would skip the passenger carrying event.
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Rheims
France
Glenn H. Curtiss
Bethany Plain
Curtiss
M. Louis Bleriot
English Channel
Young Turks Divided Over Crete Policy Split Endangers Government
Constantinople reports the tentative acceptance of Greece's second reply to Turkey's Crete note has split the Young Turks. The Salaniki and Monastir factions clash with the government over foreign policy preferring immediate hostilities to Greece, while capital conservatives overrule provincial warlike sentiment.
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Constantinople
Turkey
Greece
Turcey
Crete
Young Turks
Saloniki
Monastir
Engineer Held Guilty in Hyde Family Killing
Cape Girardeau Missouri engineer Hardin was found guilty of criminal carelessness in the Frisco Sunday night accident that killed five Hyde family members near Frisbee.
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Cape Girardeau
Missouri
Hardin
Hyde
Frisbee
Frisco
Railway worker finds box of notes in quake zone ride
In Benevento a railway cleaner discovered a box containing 1,790,000 lire in notes worth 340000 dollars. He turned it over to the station master as authorities search for the owner. The carriage came from Calambria, the quake center, and investigators consider the notes may be quake spoils lost in fright.
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Japan
Bill
Rome
Italy
Benevento
Calambria
Jap and Russian Forces Mobilize in Manchuria Dispute
Brussels based Journal de Brussels Pekin correspondent reports serious tensions between Japan and Russia north of Tchang-Choun Manchuria with both sides mobilizing troops amid a regional dispute.
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Russia
Brussels
Belguia
Journal de Brussels
Pekin
Tchang-Choun
Manchuria
Fire wipes out Moorhouse & Wells. Decatur hit by water famine
Fire at Moorhouse & Wells Hardware on East Main in Decatur causes $1,000,000 loss with 80 percent insured. City endures worst water famine, shutting off residences as reservoir falls to seven feet. Hotel engine room blaze contained. Springfield sent four engines. Several East Main area buildings, shops, and stocks destroyed or partly damaged, Moorhouse & Wells suffering $300,000 loss.
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Decatur
Ill
Moorhouse & Wells
Springfield
Cullen
Moorhouse & Wells Hardware Company
Henry Bachrach
Danielsen’s
Union Pacific Fea Company
Brinkmayer
Roggers & Clark
F. . Cole
Shade Lakey
Prank Curtis
Young’s Clothing
P. Augustine
E. V. Armstrong
Co. W. Harris
Post Jewelry
Elwood & Handlin
Chodat Book
Ralph & Long
East Main Street
Merchant Street
Water Street
Five Die in Pittsburg Pressed Steel Riot
A deadly riot at the Pressed Steel Car plant in Schoenville Pittsburg ends with five dead including a state trooper and deputy sheriff and three foreigners. Dozens wounded as women join rioters in armed clashes and stone throwing.
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Pittsburg
Schoenville
John
Wiliams
Barry Exler
John C. Smith
Luce Lian Jones
John Kitch
John O'Donnell
Slayer of Baby and Woman Lynched Near Fitzgerald Georgia
Henry Taylor, a Black man, was accused of assaulting Mrs. John M. Vickers on Tuesday and killing her and her infant. He was taken from the sheriff between Lumpkin and McRea by a mob and lynched.
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Fitzgerald
Henry Taylor
John M. Vickers
Lumpkin
McRea
Opposed Love Leads to Death in Wilmington Tragedy
Angela Facheli, 21, killed herself in Wilmington after her mother opposed her romance and destroyed a love letter from the suitor. The tragedy was triggered by the daughter's reaction to family interference. Paris green was the method cited in the report.
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Wilmington
Del
Angela Facheli
Paris Green
Taft Diaz Visit Plans Include Bull Fight in Juarez
Juarez authorities allocate 20090 to honor President Diaz and President Taft during their October 16th meeting. City to be profusely decorated and a bull fight scheduled as part of the entertainment.
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Taft
Juarez
Mexico
Diaz
Woman Dies of Fright in Lightning Strike Scene
A violent electrical storm struck Pittsburg Kansas Friday causing a street car collision with lightning and a roof to tear from a house. One woman died of fright during the chaos as residents endured the peril.
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Pittsburg
Tech
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