Bullard Outlines U S Naval Wireless Telephony History
Captain H. G. Bullard of the naval radio service reviews the development of wireless telegraphy in the U S Navy from its first trials in 1899 on British ships to widespread use aboard vessels and shore stations. He notes rapid expansion through the Atlantic and Pacific fleets, noon signals, storm warnings, and the establishment of high powered stations to keep the fleet in contact with Washington from Arlington to the far Pacific and Philppines.
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Washington
D. C
H. G. Bullard
Naval Radio Service
Naval
Arlington
Miles
Naval Institute
Bullard
Amer
New York
Saratoga
Massachusetts
Porter
Highlands
New York Harbor
Naval Radio
Atlantic
Alaska
Midways
Pacific
Hawaii
Guam
Samoa
Philippines
United States
Farallon Islands
Cal
Wna
Lantic
Central America
Pensacola
New Zealand
Naval Station
Here
Navy Department
Congress
Berlin
Vention
Pekin
China
United States Legation
Asiiatic
Panama Canal
San Pablo
Darien
Isabel
Texas
Rio Grande
San Diego
Guantanano Bay
Cuba
San Juan
Porto Rico
Outlyiing Islands
Navy Yards
Key West
New Orleans
Mare Island
Eureka
California
North Head
Arlington Station
All is in Readiness for Roosevelt Willard Wedding
All is in readiness for the wedding of Kermit Roosevelt and Miss Belle Wyatt Willard daughter of Colonel Joseph Willard American ambassador to Spain. The ceremony will take place at noon on June 11 at the British embassy in Madrid. Colonel and Mrs. Roosevelt have gone to Spain to attend the ceremony to be performed by Rev Dr Samuel Watsco and Rev Herbert Brown. The bridesmaids include Elizabeth Willard sister of the bride and Princess Thurn and Taxis Kate Page daughter of Walter Hines Page.
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Kermit Roosevelt
Belle Wyatt Willard
Joseph Willard
Spain
Madrid
Roosevelt
Samuel Watsco
Naval wireless history and the growth of shore stations
A historical overview of U S naval wireless development from early relays to a global network. It covers central stations like Arlington and the Panama Darien installation, time signals, weather broadcasts, safety notices for icebergs and derelicts, and the rise of commercial use under international conventions. It notes key dates, stations, and the shift toward fog signaling and direction finding.
Women May Riot Over A Race Bill In Louisiana
New Orleans June 3 A looming clash over the Reinhardt race betting bill could trigger a suffrage style riot in the south. Women’s clubs held a mass meeting and vow to boycott merchants who back the measure which allows local option betting and pari mutual racing under a state commission. A counter petition drives signatures as both sides claim a legislative majority amid strong city ring support and opposition in rural parishes.
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New Orleans
South
Louisiana
Baton Rouge
General Assembly
Kentucky
Davenport Seat Sale For Play Next Week
Seat sale for the annual high school senior class play opens next Monday at the Burtis with a likely full house. All pit seats are reserved and box seats are claimed by girl class members who paid dues. Cast members have memorized parts and are polishing through several practice nights.
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Burtis
Davenport Police Suspension Case Opens Hearings
A Davenport police officer was suspended after roll call on May 27 1914 by Chief Schramm. The officer seeks an investigation a hearing and reinstatement with witnesses. The board chair said no hearing date had been set.
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Davenport
Board of Public Works
Schramm
Walter J. Fort
Hugo Moeller
The
Fire and Police Commission
Wells
Mr. Fort
Board of Police and Fire Commissioners
W. J. Fort
Ble
Henry Jaeger
Fort
Police Department
Endorsed at Home Dean's Kidney Pills Ad
Local Rock Island resident J. L. Williams credits Dean's Kidney Pills with relief from backache and irregular kidney action. Williams, engineer of 831 Forty-third Street, Testifies the remedy was beneficial in every way. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY promotes the product at 50 cents.
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Rock Island
Dean
J. L. Williams
Forty-third Street
Blood Purifier Claims to Heal Numerous Ailments
Aเข describes blood disorders arising from tiny tissue spaces and boasts a famous purifier with essential medicinal components. The text claims it stimulates every cell and fosters health, linking benefits to clear skin, eyes, and vitality.
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Thurn and Taxis
Katherine Page
Walter Hines Page
U. S
England
Gilone le Veneur de
Iiss
Belle Willard
Theodore Roosevelt
Morton L. Hal
Lebanon
Ind
Second Avenue
Gust Schlegel & Son
Second Street
Newbro’s
Newbro
Herpicide Co
Dept
Detroit
Michigan
Herpicide
Young & McCombs Co-operative Store Co
Bingo
Pein
Clubs
Monster
F. J. Russell
Harrison Street
Russell
Roddewig
Royal Baker and
Royal Baking Powder Co
Herman Stebbens
Stebbens
Locust Street
Or Printing Company Incorporated
Hawkeye Press
Charles 8. Osborn
Henry A. Skelly
John P. Gorman
Charles S. Osborn
Holm
Sharon & Higgins
C. A. Minsker
Pittsburgh
Minsker
Bell Telephone Company
Scott County
Dakotas
Aera
Tri-cities
St. Paul
Moline
J. F. Parrott
Railroad Avenue
Abigail C. Parrott
Iowa City
Iowa
Jessie Nash
Egeland
N. D
Matty DeVries
Tige
A. W. Parrott
Superior
Wis
Miss Vale
St. Helen's Hall
Portland
Ore
Mrs. Stewart
Charles Roeniig
Bettendorf
Mercy Hospital
Leonard Street
Roemig
Labora Or
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