Wireless in War Illuminates Marconi Led Signal Progress
Wireless in war reveals Italian and German use of Marconi led systems for ship to ship and shore to ship communication. British, Italian and German networks spanned the Atlantic and Africa, with stations at Nauen Nantucket Cameroun Windhuk and Dares es Salaam aiding battles and plans amid the conflict. Aerial and sea wireless links transformed command and control, while neutral stations faced political limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Nauen
South Africa
South Seas
Africa
Cameroun Mountains
Windbuk
Dares-es Salaam
South America
Cameroons
Tsingtau
Bismarck Archipelago
China
Tsingtan
Nantucket Island
United States
Wireless telegraphy and its global reach in war times
The article explains wireless telegraphy and radio telephony as vital for diplomatic and military use. It notes secrecy challenges, interception risks, and the dominance of wireless commands in British fleet operations led by Admiral Jellicoe. It describes submarine signaling by Fessenden devices and French field wireless towers, outlining growing capabilities and cross‑border communication.
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Germany
United States
State Department
Department of State
British Admiralty
Admiral Jellicoe
Admiralty
AR. Fessenden
Boston
Newport Harbor
France
Eiffel Tower
Paris
Antarctic
Kisses by Mail Case Prompts High Court Testimony
In Wichita Kansas during April 1915 a trial centered on letters containing coded references to kisses. The jury awarded $223 to Birs Burkolder after testimony about words and numbers used as evidence. A handwritten list of letters was presented as key proof amid a sequence of ten such items introduced in the case.
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Wichita
Kan
Jane
Birs
Burkolder
Women demand right to carry arms for safety
The author argues that women, especially working and suburban women, face nighttime threats from a roaming assailant near the university. The piece contends women deserve the right to bear arms for protection, noting men would not tolerate similar infringements on liberty and safety. It questions police effectiveness and calls for safer streets at night.
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Judeme
Dais
Thebrary
Commerce
Gian
Uerban
Diamond Lost Twenty Years Ago is Found
A diamond ring lost over twenty two years ago in a Farmington log cabin was recovered in perfect condition. The engagement ring was given by Fred Butterfield to Ida May Adams, who later married someone else. both are now dead. The cabin floor had been removed during a prior search. After Butterfield’s death the camp sold, and Mrs Pierce later learned of the loss. While digging under the decayed log, the ring suddenly popped free last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Farmington
Haseen
Fred Butterfield
Ida Mf Adams
Butterfield
Harry M ‘Pierce
Marriage Ban Trial Highlights Coercion Claim in Olathe
June 23 district court proceedings in Olathe revealed Bellamy allegedly coerced a woman under threat of reform school or idle detention. Judge J. C. Rankin heard that she was compelled to travel to Olathe with Smith and another unnamed party amid the alleged coercion.
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Olathe
Ban
J. C. Rankin
Tere
Bellamy
Reform
Smith
Amony
Something New Something New Four Vacant Lots Near Court House
Four vacant lots offered at 2000 dollars each with three 311 2x110 foot parcels facing W atin son s Court and a 28x80 foot lot with 10 foot alleys. One third cash, balance in one or two years. Central park and Court House within easy reach. suitable for home or investment. First come, first served.
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Watkinson’s Court
Court House
Corner property at Wilson and Virginia Street for sale
Two frame dwellings with a four and a six room layout, slate roof and store room fronting Wilson Street. Currently rented at 41 dollars per month. Offered for 5000 dollars as a whole or in two parts with half cash and the rest on easy payments. Located in a splendid neighborhood within minutes of the city center.
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Wilson St
War brings wealth to a newsboy Buck Rose
Bridgeport Connecticut June 09 War boosts earnings for two year old newsboy Buck Rose. He invested 100 into two lots and built a fortune from newspaper sales and rising land value. A British official offered 26000 for a conference on land lease, Buck countered with 20000 annual rent and half profits from a forthcoming munitions factory.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Charles
Buck
Rose
Avon Pack
Watc
Great Britain
Eagle lands in San Antonio yard shocks residents
A real American eagle swooped from a clear sky onto a San Antonio lawn on June 19. The bird circled the house of Dr. Haynes, attempted to latch onto the dog, and after two tries wandered to the rear yard as Haynes was about to enter his car.
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San Antonio
Tex
ir.Gaynes
Drr. Haynes
Easle
Jilted at The Last Moment in Pleasantville
Gersh Smith, a baseball player, and Reba Tice, both teens, eloped seeking a marriage license in Pleasantville after courting in Northfield and Atlantic City. Their plans were halted when authorities intervened and the couple fled to Maryland, amid parental objections and a sudden break in the romance.
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Pleasantville
Gersh Smith
Reba ‘Tice
Joseph Wheeler
Judson Hendeshotf
Ailor
Gruh
Smith
Mise Tice
Irs
Northfield
Miss Tice
Atlantic City
I Smith
Antantic City
Plexslonrville
Woody
Maryland
Chew of Tobacco Fatal in Ohio River Incident
A Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad employee named Frederick Swartz died after a chew of tobacco became lodged in his throat while he was in the Ohio River. Swartz drowned following the incident.
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Pittsburg
Ohio River
Frederick Swartz
Pittsburgh
Lake Erie
Strora
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