Legislature Plans Extra Session Amid Oklahoma Firefights
A wave of unrest grips Oklahoma as Governor Walton imposes martial law to quell Klan violence, calls for a special session to address alleged abuses, while national and international affairs loom with Spain Italy and League debates. Berkeley, fire devastates large residential blocks, 12 000 to 15 000 homeless, $5 million in losses.
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Three Killed in Balloon Race Tragedy
In the Gordon Bennett cup classic chaos struck as 17 balloons lined up. The Swine Geneva reportedly attacked by lightning. Lieutenants Von Groningen and Wheren killed. A Spanish craft Volar caught fire. pilot Penwramti and assistant Goberine died. American entry St. Louis faded before start.
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Germany
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How Coffee Trees Grow Long, curious piece on native fruit and coffee history.
The article explains coffee tree growth from 20 to 80 feet, kept low by growers. It notes flowering and ripe fruit appearing together, describes red round coffee fruit, and says each berry holds two seeds. It traces coffee use to Persia and Europe about 300 years ago, with a closing remark from the Doluth Herald.
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Future warfare by electricity and wireless power
London professor A M Low outlines a speculative future war best driven by electricity and wireless tech. He envisions armored dives, wireless control of tanks and planes, electric bullets, gyroscopic wireless aircraft, and mental telepathy as communications, plus nerve shocks and noise as weapons to break morale. He notes Sweden has extensive lake coverage.
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Preseo
Substitutes for Anthracite in Short Supply
Washington reports acceptable substitutes exist as engineers study fuels to offset anthracite scarcity. Bituminous oil heats many homes, with coke briquets and steam sizes offered as alternatives. Coke provides clean, steady heat but requires more handling, storage, and furnace adjustments, demanding skill to burn effectively.
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Washington
Bureau of Mies
Getey
O. B. Hood
Bureau of Mines
Ani
Understanding Smokeless Coal Use In Domestic Heating
The article explains how anthracite, soft and bituminous coals burn differently in home stoves. It covers dampers, air flow, and the need for careful operation to avoid excessive smoke. It notes central Pennsylvania and West Virginia coals as low volatile options and compares performance to anthracite in New England households.
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Renown to Undergo 4 Million Refit for Return to Elite Status
The Renown battleship, famed for carrying the Prince of Wales on tours to Canada, Australia and the Far East, will be refitted at an estimated cost of 4 million dollars to reach the standard of the best ships in its class. The project recalls the shifting naval priorities from armament to speed after battles such as Jutland, and follows earlier costs of about 15 million dollars for the vessel.
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Commission of
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London
Australia
Far East
Jutland
Canadian mill makes blotting paper from wood pulp
A Ottawa mill reportedly produced a high grade blotting paper from wood pulp. Previously rag pulp dominated blotting paper manufacture, but July tests indicate wood pulp may provide a superior alternative for this common stationery item.
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Ottawa
Overweight and mortality linked to age and build
United States health service study finds overweight raises mortality risk with age and excess weight, but slight overweight may help tuberculosis outcomes in youth. Short and tall men show differing risk patterns at ages forty to forty four, with large chest capacity and body build influencing outcomes. Underweight generally worsens long term mortality beyond early adulthood.
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Hoever
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