Armenian Liner Sinking Sparks Maritime Debate
Reports from Consul John Armstrong Jr. show the Armenian, a Dominion freight liner, sunk after a torpedo and gunfire with at least 29 dead and 10 injured. Unclear if warning or armed resistance occurred. authorities assess whether the ship carried contraband and if it was under British control. In Utah, eight towns voted dry in the June 29 local option liquor election with several others remaining wet or mixed.
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Warhington
State Department
John 8. Armstrong, Jr
Bristol
United States
Great Britain
Utah
Salt Lake City
Nquor
Beaver
Phoenix
Milford
Newhouse
Frisco
Provo
Logan
Smithfeld
Richmond
Adamsville
Beaver City
Farmington
Marysvale
Ridley Wins Amateur Championship at Cedar Point Trapshooting
William Ridley of Whateheer, In Cedar Point Ohio, won the amateur championship of the trapshooting tournament on Wednesday breaking 100 targets clean. Samuel Huntley of Omaha Nebraska finished second with 98 of 100.
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Cedar Point
William Ridley
Whateheer
Samuel Huntley
Omaha
Neb
Death's Tevsh Gentle in Modern Surgery
The article speaks of reassurance in modern surgery and faith in humane care to protect life from torment. It suggests death arrives with the quieting peace of sleep, invoking calm language about medical restraint and compassionate handling of patients.
Waterloo Battlefield Shrine Tour Shaped by Lion Mound
The article recalls Braine l Alleud as a gateway to Waterloo sites including the Lion Mound and Waterloo Abbey. It notes monuments to Napoleon era figures such as the Imperial Eagle, Hougomont, and a memorial to Lord Uxbridge. It describes the battlefield’s monuments, buildings, and paths used by pilgrims.
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UBT
Brussels
Charleroi
Lattre
Braine
William Bateman
London Magazine
Braine l'Alleud
le Lion de Waterloo
Waterloo
Mont St. Jean
Grande Armee
Napoleon
Europe
Helle-Alliance
Chateau de
Hougomont
Coldstreamers
Belle-Alliance
Duke of Wellington
Geefs
Saluting the Quarter-Deck Custom Roots in Naval History
Pearson's Weekly explains that sailors salute the quarterdeck as a long standing naval tradition. The custom traces to ancient times when a crucifix stood on the quarterdeck and Catholics crossed themselves, a practice that evolved into the modern salute toward the officers’ area.
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Pearson's
Politician Moves to Probe Why Probes Fail
A lawmaker asks the House to appoint a committee to investigate why nothing is being investigated. The speaker replies that there are none. The exchange hints at a moment of suppressed excitement as the motion is proposed.
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Speaker
Condi
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Gensrel Caneva
Gealite
Witemgen
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Osiko
Kataoko
Imperial Univer
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Osaki
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Yser
Equitable
Drina
Harry Thaw
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Helle Alliance
Lord Uxbridge
Oni Yosresil Anak
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