Sublime Bravery of Two Western Trainmen Saved a Passenger Train
From Viodtur Col. comes a story of remarkable nerve and judgment on the Florence and Cripple Creek Railroad. A loaded freight car broke loose, a brakeman clung to the car and fell. Conductor Blondy pursued a runaway engine, leaping through a window to warn and stop the passenger train at Eclipse station. The daring coupling and brake application averted disaster near Anaconda. Both men faced death with calm duty and made a safe recovery for all aboard.
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Viodtur
National Board of Award
Helipse
Florence and Cripple Creek
Mountaina
Almont
Anaconda
Blondy
Colorado
Brandy
Monster sea serpent sighted by schooner crew
The Atlanta Constitution reports a monstrous sea serpent seen near the schooner Samuel B Hubbard, commanded by Capt Mehaffey. The sighting occurred around noon on the 23d at coordinates near 24 41 north 76 10 west. The creature measured about thirty feet long with a pink to brown body and three dorsal fins, and was shot at by the mate.
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Samuel B. Hubbard
Atlanta Constitution
Capt
Mehaffey
New York
North Atlantic
Coverdale
Tatitudy
Africa
Sioux Falls Divorce Colony Grows in City Size
The Sioux Falls divorce colony has about 300 residents visiting or staying in the city for room rent and luxury during a seven month waiting period for decrees. The article notes various social types among divorcees, including prominent figures, traveling men, and farmers, with merchants benefiting from their spending and a restless, giddy atmosphere described.
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Sioux Falls
Far East
Sioux
Mit
New York
The Troubles Of Armless Men Wares Woos That Cans Them
An armless man describes daily irritations from hat fitting glasses and shoe laces and how even loved ones fail to solve his quirks. He laments misfitting headgear and constant wardrobe adjustments, noting such small woes outweigh his lack of arms. Others who mock misfortune may regret their tasteless jokes.
Magnificent Specimens of Indian Architecture
A travelogue on buried Sri Lankan cities focusing on Anuradhapura, describing its rock temple Isurmadya, Kala Weva reservoir, and the grand ruins of the ancient Sinhalese capital. The piece contrasts centuries of grandeur with jungle overgrowth and mentions local life, monks, and the south Indian coolies traveling to plantation districts.
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Malabar
India
East
Anuradhapura
Kalawewa
Jaffna Peninsula
Adam's Bridge
Ceylon
Novel Arraspement for Train Robbers Prevention Device
A illustrated article describes a trap platform on train yards to seize intruders. It details a mechanism releasing a board to bind a robber near the tender and a possible electric shock to hinder escape, credited to J S Johnson of New York City. It also covers a cloth measuring machine by John H Nieman of Petersburg Nebraska and notes on double star discoveries by Professor Aitken.
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Meneyt
J. 5. Johnson
New York City
John H. Nieman
Petersburg
Neb
Lick Observatory
Aitken
Alten
Hubber Tired Wheel Actuates the Recorder
A device described as a hubber tired wheel actuates the recorder. The circuit includes a cipher for each measurement. The apparatus may be attached to a heavy weight lying on the counter if preferred.
The Nature of Nerve Stimulation Theory by Mathews
A condensed summary of Professor Mathews University of Chicago work on nerve stimulation. It states that nerve irritability varies with hydrogel state stability, and stimulation equals gelation driven by negative electrical charges. Chemical stimulation is tied to ionic charges, with negative charges promoting and positive charges hindering stimulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews
University of Chicago
Inventor Serpolette Builds Egg Front Car at Speed
The Fast Automobile by M Serpolette, dubbed the Easter Egg, speeds to seventy six miles per hour with an egg shaped front. It surpasses Fournier by five seconds and far exceeds Vanderbilt’s sixty eight mph mark. An English buyer paid 11000 dollars, a record price for a twelve horse power machine.
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M. Serpolette
W. K. Vanderbilt
Fournier
Danish Greenland Expedition Authorized by Government
A Danish scientific expedition to the west coast of Greenland has government approval. It includes Herr L Mylius Hridsen Outher Count Harold Moltke a painter and Herr Knud Rasmussen. The eighteen month mission studies natives and the country and will travel to Cape York and Peary s first winter station.
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Greenland
Herr L. Mylius
Hridsen Outher
Count Harold Moltke
Herr Knud Rasmussen
Cape York
Peary
Forte Riso Strives to Boost Silkworm Industry in Porto Rico
Porto Rican industry aims at a bright future by raising silkworms. Three months of experiments show silkworms producing the largest cocoons known to naturalists, signaling potential growth for the island's silk venture.
Patent-made Cans Boost Newport Sardine Factories
At Newport Maine the report notes the use of new patent-made 18 inch cans in sardine canning factories and nearby areas. A perfected soldering method is described that aids assembly and seating of the cans, signaling advancement in the canning process.
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Newport
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Georgia Port
Dakota City
Anna
ZTE
Colombo
Sigiri
Polonnaruwa
Auradha
North Central Province
Lota Pasada
Dutthagamini
Tinka
Britain
England
Rome
Greece
Treasury Department
Washington
Treasury
Lincoln
Booth
World OF Science
William B. Fredericks
Portland
Ore
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