Submarine Seal to Test Atlantic Trials Could Revolutionize Navy
The Seal, the largest government submarine built by Lake Torpedo Boat, launches February 9 and will cruise to New York then Bridgeport before a cross Atlantic test. At 161 feet and 535 tons it aims for sixteen knots on the surface and nine and a half submerged, armed with six torpedo tubes and space for twenty two crew. Commander Kenneth Whitting leads a versatile craft with hydroplanes, a drop keel, bottom wheels, forty eight hours air, gas engines on surface and storage batteries underwater.
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Washington, D. C
Lake Torpedo Boat Company
Simon Lak
New York
Bridgeport
Atlantic
Kenneth Whitting
Navy
Convicts Recaptured as Officers Chase Escapees in Cameron
Four of eight Riverside farm escapees are back in custody with officers pressing to capture the remaining men. In Bond Issue Wins in L0ling Caldwell County the precinct lanes vote 50 000 for road improvements. Cotton Palace Stock Increased in Waco stockholders boost capital from 40000 to 90000 with plans for a larger exhibition.
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Cameron
Tex
Riverside Farm
Loling
Caldwell County
Cotton Palace
Waco
Texas Cotton Palace Association
Guggenheim Divorce Validated by Court of Appeals
Grace B Guggenheim sued for divorce from William Guggenheim in Chicago in March 1901. The court of appeals upheld the Illinois decree and alimony of 150000 dollars, noting prior marriages and residency challenges.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
Grace B. Guggenheim
Wm. Guggenheim
Chicago
Court of Appeals
Guggenheims
Hoboken
N. J
Guggenheim
New York
Jules Roger Wahl
Aimee Steinberger
Illinois
New York State
San Antonio Traction Moves 2000 Feet of Track Overnight
A. M. Courtney and 68 workers moved 2000 feet of street car track on South Presa street twelve feet into the street completing the relaying before the morning service. The work required excavations and site preparations, with tracks ready for Hot Wells line operation at the usual start time.
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A. M. Courtney
San Antonio Traction Company
South Presa Street
Traction Company
Hot Wells
Youngblood Street
Courtney
Rosenthal Cigars Ad with Easy Smoking Claim
An old advertisement promotes Rosenthal Special cigars with upbeat lines urging easy smoking and cost savings. It directs readers to visit at 400 and 514 West Houston Street to ask about the box deal.
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Rosenthal
West
Houston Street
Indicted Brewer Surrenders in St Louis
Ellis Wainwright, millionaire brewer, indicted in 1901 on bribery for a new street railway franchise, surrendered to the sheriff in St Louis. He was released on a $20,000 bond. Former Governor Folk, who as circuit attorney secured the indictment, was kept as special prosecutor if Wainwright returned.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
Ellis Wainwright
Europe
Folk
Wainwright
Saying Before the Season Starts
The exchange centers on preseason bravado and caution about counting wins before games are played. It reflects a sports culture where optimism meets prudent restraint before the pennant race begins.
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Dalkowitz Bros. Co. Cor
North Flores and West Commerce Streets
Panama
Choss Atlantic
Hall
Texas
E. W. Hall
Olive Street
THE
Yoakum
E. F. Huth
HRLT
Boys
Russia
New Spring
Black Cat
Odels
Little Fellow
Frank Bros
Alamo Plaza
Joske
Derwar
Hodgson
Candy Maker
East Houston St
St. Mary’s St
Brewer
Prohibition
Fort Worth
C. E. Farmer
the Sentinel
State Senate
Farmer
Houston
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