Army seeks 1 million for dirigible balloon research
The Board of Fortifications seeks congressional approval of a one million dollar appropriation to fund fresh U S experiments in dirigible balloons. It argues aerial propulsion has reached a stage with strong practical promise and a fleet of balloons could defend coastlines by scouting and observing enemy fleets without exposing troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Fortifications
Congress
Hagun
Aagi Kation
Duty Now Urges Texas Voters To Rally For Campaign
The article urges Texas Democrats to go to the polls in November to ratify their choice while noting the campaign’s energy has waned. It laments the political agitation’s impact on business and local bitterness, suggesting funds would be better spent attracting industries to Jefferson County and benefiting the county’s overall welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pexumont Enterprise
Texas
Grateriny
Tuxiie
Jefferson County
DC Commissioners Tighten Rules On Dental Fitness In Service
District of Columbia officials publish a new order barring anyone with poor teeth from service in the department. The move draws ridicule as critics question whether dental health truly reflects aptitude, while the agency insists reforms are necessary for proper administration of the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District of Columbia
Mila
Strange Minnesota Tales Stir Local Social Circles
A fragmentary Minnesota Southern note hints at cross state kinships and era memories. Residents discuss southern relatives and a Detroit visitor while joking about family Civil War ties and a porch conversation ends with a cryptic remark.
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Lenver Post
Denver
Margo
N. D
Detroit
Mich
Springfeld
Stu Juthab
Lutton
Alf Kentucky
Quest for Girl Ends in Death by Own Action
An Englishman reports a tragic pursuit of a Portuguese lover who died by his own hand while seeking to wed a young woman in Madrid. The tale follows Pedra Teixeira from Mentone to Paris London Canada and Montreal before returning to London, culminating in a dramatic failed final meeting at the Mayfair house.
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Parla
Madrid
Pedra Teixeira
Mentone
Senor Teixeira
Senor Teixeiré
Jin
Canada
Quebec
Jeff
Montreal
Canadian Pacific
Vancouver
London
Mayfair
Aiden
Estes
Dageer
Ah Joi
Hymele
Ind
Kern and Bryan Rivalry in Indiana Nominating Scene
Indianapolis Aug 1 John W Kern Democratic nominee for vice president born in Howard county sixty years ago is a longtime Indianapolis attorney and public figure. His career spans state legislature city attorney and a gubernatorial bid. The piece discusses Kern’s role in the 1900s era political dynamics and the push to balance the ticket with regional considerations including New York and Delaware options.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Jons W. Kern
United States
Howard County
Helin
Law Department
University of Michigan
Finat
Supreme Comet
Itis
Kern
Tor Wainy
Indlada
Dampergyy
Wimsel
Indianapoli
St Louis
Davis
K. Kern
Tom ‘Tagkirt
Tenue
East
New York
Judge Cray
Delaware
Cray
Douglas
Massachusetts
Indiana
Lietya-town
Bryan Het
Fight over Missouri land pits San Antonio heirs against Hermann claim
Legal battle unfolds in Saint Louis courts over a tract of 14 5601 acres in Gasconade County once owned by Willis Hensley and later bought from Samuel Guylar. Mrs. Gerrard Gueerrero and her husband Daniel Gueerrero seek to prove ownership of the land now held by San Antonio interests amid lost records, attorney troubles, and a pending sale next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herter
Lina
Etty
Mernsim Creeanne
Mre
Gervera
Gerrard
San Antonio
Samuel Guylar
Gotytar
Metra
Hensley
Wissouri Mackerlroad
Guiennese
Wille
Hamn
Guerrevard
Gueccera
Iverty
Grervern
Willy
Nolice Department
Card of Thanks for support after father's death Capt. Tiger
The family extends heartfelt thanks to friends and acquaintances for kind words and offerings during the illness and passing of our late father Captain Tiger.
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Capt
Tiger
F. C. E. AIT Members Invite to Firefighter’s Dinner
Members of S.A. Aerle No. 74 attend a meeting at the Dipn to honor Aniah Schumnacker with a dinner today at 4 pm. Visiting mate Mao Invited. John P. McDevitt, W. Vice, presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.A. Aerle
Aniah Schumnacker
Dapl
Bane
Mao
Wim.t, Souphr, Gee
John P. M'Devitt
Kaiser Cannot Be Isolated On European Conflict
Berlin reports shed light on the Kaiser’s view via Dr Theodore Barth stating no fixed German French clash exists and isolation is foolish. He argues Britain France and Germany should form a friendly understanding with France as natural mediator, linking to broader Levant and political realignments.
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Berlin
Kaiser
Germany
Francis
Theodore Barth
Paris
Ingland
France
Gernking
Itiesia
Aise Herr Bolin
Hmurg- American Inc
Kaiser Frag
Heart Wittte
Christian Hohentole
Mery Ballin
Tke Prines
Mietine
Wien
Etnias
Hermann Lichtenstein
Troltecstein
Braehsh Bors
Ber
Trusty May Become Taft's Private Secretary
Fred W. Carpenter, Willany Taft’s trusted private secretary and confidant, is expected to succeed William Loeb as secretary to the president. Watt enters the White House next March to take the role, the chief official liaison between the president and the public.
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Wailan Faucatt
Fred W. Carpenter
Willany
A. Taft
Wiliam Loeb
Watt
Awnite House
Peeglitent Ss
Sratei
Ure
Watfer
Tong Hoan
Tim
Cotton Styles Flourish for Women This Summer
New York reports a surge in cotton fabrics for women with wide variety and clever weaving that mimics wool and silk. Cotton cheviots, voiles, and muslins lead, with border effects and self color contrasts. sheer blouses, voile gowns, and lace trim dominate wardrobes. Flowy pongees, washable silks, and colorful palettes from lavender to violet shape dresses, while lightweight serge and lattice designs boost travel wear.
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New York
Silat Inve and A Annel of Inwandar Flowers and Green Collage Was In Hanoony
Sarah
Welzul Wid Lochs
Valenciennes
Jace
Biel
Sinancy
Funeral Notice for Anton Schimacker in San Antonio
Anton Schimacker died at San Antonio Texas on August 4. He was four years old and one month and twelve days. The funeral will be at No 18 Gate Jagban avenue at 3 pm on August 2, 1008. Interment in the Odd Fellows cemetery. Friends invited to attend.
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Anton Schimacker
San Antonio
Amin Schimacker
Jagban Avenue
Odd Fellows
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M. Guyot
John
Ble John
Louvre
M. Guyet
M. Dujardin-Heaumaty
Minster of Fine Arts
Setarag
Theater Commission
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John W. Kern
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Taft’s. Trusty
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