All-Big-Gun Ships Planned for U S Navy
Plans for two new battleships authorized by Congress have been officially approved. The Florida will be built at the New York navy yard by government workers, while the Utah will be built by contract at a private yard. Both will be Dreadnoughts, similar in essential characteristics to Delaware and North Dakota, marking a shift sparked by earlier target-practice lessons and the influence of Poundstone’s proposed designs.
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Dreadnoughts vs American battleships in gunfire and build speeds
The piece compares 12 12-inch guns on Dreadnoughts to 64 guns on American battleships, noting higher speeds for Dreadnoughts and arguing they exceed ship-for-ship the Invincible class. It also discusses the Nassau being launched with 16 11-inch rifles and cites German yard efficiencies speeding up warship construction.
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Pities the burden bearers in armor’s costly rise
Before gunpowder, European armorers kept making coats of mail and steel heavier while weapons grew in size. As armor and arms escalated, the common people funded endless warfare, paying the bills without enjoying battle or glory.
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Europe
Jock
Bettallor
Mars
Humble's Role as Corporate Mouthpiece Reexamined
A fragmented critique notes Humble's rise as spokesman for large interests and corporations. It discusses how his statements shape public perception, portraying motives while controlling messaging about brand superiority and tariff impacts on New York consumers.
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New York
Full pardon frees William Glyndon after 31 years
William P. Glyndon, 70, released from Fort Madison after Governor Carroll granted a full pardon for the 1878 charge of assault and murder of a 14 year old girl in Story county. Glyndon, a Civil War veteran, claimed innocence and may return to eastern Ohio, having saved over $2,000 from pension and prison labor.
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Iowa
William P. Glyndon
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B. F. Carroll
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Story County
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General Sherman
St. Louis
Ohio
Tragic Farm Tragedy Near Guthrie Center
In Guthrie County Germany born Hermann Rohrer killed his son-in-law August Lass two miles south of North Branch after a quarrel. Both men were found shot in a field around 4 pm with Rohrer having set fire to Lass's clothing and then shot himself. Neighbors investigated and found the bodies nearby.
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Fire Devastates Des Moines Buildings In $150000 Loss
A blaze from an unknown source at 11 50 last night destroyed part of the New York Wall Paper and Stationery building at Fifth and Court, damaged the Central State hotel and Swift Co, with total damage above 150000. Insurance fully covers. It is the second fire in the same structure within a month, four weeks earlier causing about 5000 in stock loss.
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Father Vaughan Dies in Dubuque after long illness
Rev. L. J. Vaughan a noted priest and former lecturer, died yesterday morning at Mercy hospital Dubuque Iowa. Born in Wisconsin forty five years ago he led several Wisconsin parishes most recently Cuba City. A prominent lecturer author playwright and once a Shakespearean actor of note his death ends a long career in the Roman Catholic church.
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Cuba City
Federal Court Opens Today in Des Moines Iowa
Des Moines May 11 Judge Smith McPherson arrives to open the May term of the federal court after ten days of publicity over charges raised in congress by Representative Murphy of Missouri. He will stay in Des Moines for a month at least after spending most of his time in St Louis and Kansas City recently.
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Frost Report From Topeka At May Meeting
A brief frost note from Topeka Kansas on May 11 records a light frost affecting crops. The report notes cool temperatures and mentions potential impact on local agriculture in the morning hours.
Senators lauded with a flood of congratulatory letters
Washington May 11 The deluge of congratulatory letters and telegrams to Senators Dolliver and Cummins continues, coming from Iowa and all parts of the country. The volume perplexes both lawmakers as they respond to the praise.
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Four Men Die in Laflin Rand Powder Plant Blast
A deadly explosion at Laflin Rand powder facility in Columbus Kas May 11 killed four workers and injured several others. Investigators probe the mix ing room accident and cause of the blast as emergency crews respond to the Turk site.
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Treasure story sparks Dayton search for Civil War gold
Dayton Kentucky residents and officials crowd the St Francis church site as workers dig for the structure and folklore of a buried hoard. The tale links the treasure to a Confederacy era station smuggling refugees and the Morgan raid, with Caldwell allegedly hiding several thousand dollars in a long-filled subterranean passage from the McArthur homestead.
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St. Francis Church
John Hunt Morgan
Matthew McArthur
Caldwell
Gen. Morgan
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Tennessee
Fire in Chicago Board of Trade building
A fire on May 11 at the Chicago board of trade started beneath the floor near cloak rooms, believed caused by crossed wires. Loss was $2000 as smoke spread. firemen cut flooring to reach and extinguish the blaze, sending workers from brokerage offices onto the exchange floor.
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Board of Trade
Four Hurt In Auto Leap In Parleys Canyon
In Parleys canyon a large tourist car left the roadway and tumbled down a 60 foot embankment near Salt Lake City. Five people were riding. four were seriously hurt and one escaped uninjured.
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Salt Lake City
Parley’s Canyon
Sibley Woman Kills Herself in Despondent Act
Bloomington May 11. Despondent over ill health Mrs Andrew Hanson of Sibley swallowed carbolic acid and died.
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Bloomington
Andrew Hanson
Markets Report Chicago May 10 Flour Wheat Prices
Chicago markets note firm flour with Spring wheat brands in a $5.70 to $6.90 range and various export and patent grades. Wheat futures show July at 1.13 1.14 and September 1.05 1.065. Corn steady May 0.4? 72c, Oats weaken May 68 58?4c, Butter Eggs and Potatoes priced by grade and weight, with live poultry items listed for Turkey, Chicken, Geese and Ducks.
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Minnesota
Ducks, LLC
Wheat and corn trading damp as grains slip in New York
In New York on May 10, wheat prices fell about a cent as small holders dumped grain due to weak support from Chicago. July futures hovered around 1.20 to 1.21 dollars, while September traded near 1.1254. No. 2 western corn stayed dull at 80 cents per bushel under favorable weather and improving cables.
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Chicago
Live Stock Prices at Chicago Market May 10
CATTLE ranges show good to choice steers at 8 dollars, medium to good 5.50 to 6.20, common to fair 4.25 to 5.50, native yearlings 5.25 to 6.70, cows plain to fancy 3.00 to 5.85, heifers up to 4.50. Total receipts around 2,400 head. Packing sector reports strong activity with prices near 4,607 dollars combined.
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Chicago
Omaha cattle and hog markets tighten in steady session
Omaha Nebraska May 10 cattle market steady to easier native steers bring 5.00 to 6.75 dollars cows and heifers 3.25 to 5.85 western steers 3.50 to 6.00 Texas steers 3.00 to 5.25 cows and heifers 2.86 to 5.85 canners 2.50 to 3.75 stockers and feeders 3.00 to 5.60 calves 3.26 to 4.75 hog market steady to lower heavy 7.00 to 7.93 mixest 4.90 to 7.00 shlQ
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