War and Peace of 18 Electricity in 1916
John Tyrone Kelly surveys The Society for Electrical Development progress in 1916, detailing electricity as a pivotal factor in wartime tech. He notes German submarines reliance on storage batteries and propulsion, aviation innovations, wireless signaling, electric heating for pilots, and Zeppelin raids aided by electric systems, framing electricity as central to modern military capability and industrial resilience.
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John Tyrone Kelly
The
Society For Electrical Develop ‘Ment, Incorporated
Electrical Pro
Ufe
Mona
Urielly
America
Germany
Atlantic
Antonia Marchal
Nancy
Chelm
Russia
Poland
Berlin
Chicago
New York
Victor Charlatrom
Muth Law
Zeppelin
Heaky
Apinrica
Aladdin
Simon Electricity
Bartenders Fined for Liquor Offenses and Burglary Case
Zimmerman of the Grinaloon was found guilty of selling liquor to a minor and fined the minimum under the ban amendment. In court, F S Davis and George Davick were cleared of burglary charges after a motion to dismiss by the county. Other rulings included a ten day sentence for two drunks, a ten day or $10 fine for Charles Wilson for disturbing the peace, a $25 bond forfeiture for Fannie Huret on illegal sale of liquor, and details of a knife incident at the Western Bar on Twenty fifth Street.
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Track Zimmerman
Grinaloon
G. 9
Uarker
Sam Seraion
State of Utah
Davis
George Davick
Hey
Fannia Huret
HC. Peterson
M Chambers
Charles Wilaoa
Lower
Twenty-fifth Street
Tabernacle Choir Begins Rehearsal After Vacation
The Oxden Tabernacle choir resumes rehearsals tonight under Director Joseph Ballantyne with full attendance expected. Men meet at 7 20, women at 8 30, as they prepare music for the North Weber stake conference and study the Dudley Hue oratorio The Coming of the King aimed for Christmas presentations.
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Oxden Tabernacle Choir
Joseph Ballantyne
Inquest Postponed Over Death in City Hut
An inquest into Ke ber Shaw s death near the city outskirts was delayed as lead witness Jack Sargent was intoxicated. Coroner George S Barker postponed proceedings until tomorrow while relatives arranged burial in Grouns Creek with Undertaker C J A Lindquist.
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Ber Shaw
George S. Barker
Waa
Jack Sargent
Ogden
C. J. A. Lindquist
Grouns Creek
Villa in Chihuahua Doubt Stirs War Report
Washington December 7 doubts arose over whether Villa was in Chihuahua City when a Carranza force van was said to be taken. A deserter from Villa’s band claimed the bandit chief directed fighting by telegraph from a ranch near Chihuahua. History was sent to the War Department by Adair’s authorities at El Paso.
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Washington
Dovbin
Villa
Chihuahus City
Carranza
Raf
Buatiifon Ranch
Chihuahua
War Department
Aderiks
Elabo
Board of Education re elected with two new members
A majority of the current Board of Education was re elected while two new members joined. Dr Advant I Wich won in the Fourth ward succeeding Henderson, and James H Riley took the First ward seat from Willers. Results by ward show Riley and Williams with large totals. Henderson edged by Rail. The Fourth ward contest centered on Dr Edward Rich versus Hiram Henderson with active canvassing and auto rides.
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Eltyy Beharf Bond
Advant 1
Wich
Kain Hi. Henderson
James H. Riley
E. Willers
Firet
James IL Riley
E. Williams
N. C. Opden
John J. Medregor
Levidani
Rick
H. H. Henderson
Swartrlazer
Wade M. Johnson
John Culler
C. E. Dean
Johnson
Edward Rich
Hiram WH. Menderson
Nich
Rich
Henderson
Wl Aa
Dr. Teh
Nald
Dr. Rich
Mr. Yeodersoon
Jorge Henderson
Pote
Thia
Dr. Nich
Riley
Tiiley
Williams
Mers Chant
Clase A. Iit
Manuel
Willams
J. William Levedahl
Edward J. Rich
Wade Johnsan
Steamer Santa Barbara Wreckage Washed Ashore
San Francisco reports indicate wreckage bearing the steamer Santa Barbara washed ashore on the Oregon coast. The ship carried 21 crew and lumber bound for San Diego, with no wireless equipment aboard.
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San Francisco
J. TR. Manny Company
Santa Barbara
Oregon Coast
Rafe
South Bend
Ore
San Diego
Calif
Many Foreigners to Be Naturalized
Washington December 3 Approximately half a million foreigners took steps to become naturalized American citizens during the year ending in June according to the annual report of the bureau of naturalization. Declarations of intention numbered 207945 petitions for naturalization 105002 and courts granted naturalization 3912. It recalled that 150000 women were represented.
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Washington
Dac
Bureau of Naturalization
Military Band Makes Notable Progress in Ogden Rehearsal
The Ogden Southern Pacific Military Band, directed by F F Scott, held a two hour rehearsal with two VIP observers, Superintendent Fred C Amich and Commercial Agent Willard G Wilson. They praised rapid progress with songs like America Nearer My God to Thee and a possible New Year concert, noting potential for future harmonization work.
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Ogden Southern Pacific Meshanien
F. F. Scott
Ogden
Galt Lave
Candy
Reviatant
Fred C. Amich
Ealt Lake Division
Willard G. Wilson
Southern Pacificm
Pracice
Wilson
America
Salt Lake
Trcott
Hin Ogden Musical Organization
Hundred Thousand Rumanians Taken By Germans in War
A Copenhagen dispatch quotes the Herlin Lokal Anssiger via the Exchange Telegraph noting 100,600 Rumanians have been sent to German prison camps since hostilities began. The report claims German authorities believe Rumanians may retreat to Moldavia, leaving Wallachia with a shorter front to defend. Bucharest was nearly deserted at capture, with little damage to the city.
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Rumanie
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Company
Herlin Lokal Anssiger
Moldavia
Wallachia
Lokal Any
Xelger
Government 10 Controls All Food at Trade Union Meet
At a national conference of trade unionists in London the need for government control of all imported food extenets and of retail pricing was urged to ensure consumers benefit. Charles G Ammon of the British Trade Union Congress criticized David Lloyd George ally George in a heated exchange during the discussion. Labor members of the House of Commons were summoned to a conference with Lloyd George as progress continued.
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Tondon
National Conference of Trade Unionists
Charles G. Ammon
Trasea
Jeanne
American Federation of Labor i
San Francisco
David Bon Gebrge
Trades Union Congress
Bouse of Commons
Independent Labor Panty
Lloyd George
Emperor William lauds Bucharest victory in telegram
Anstedt am December 7. The Emperor praises Field Marshal von Slackenten Fas and the Danube Ninth Army for capturing Bucharest on December 6, 1849. He lauds German allies and vows to press toward final victory with God’s help.
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Anseterdam
London
William
Meckensen
Bucharest
Aloraus
Danube
Germany
Fietd Starshal von
Highest price ever paid for a steer set record at expo
Chicago Der. 7 California Favorite won the grand steer championship at the International Livestock exposition and was sold to a Detroit packing firm for 1960 dollars. The price per pound was 1.75, the highest ever paid for beef. Proceeds go to the University of California agricultural department.
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Chicago
California
Detroit
University of California
Agricultural Department
New Mexico canvassing board finalizes election totals
The New Mexico canvassing board concluded the official canvass of the recent general election. Chaves county’s Democratic elector led with 33,653 votes and Hill the Republican elector was 31,161, giving Wilana a margin of 2,392. The statewide electors averaged about 990 votes each.
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Banta Fe. N. M
New Mexico
Chaves
Hill
Wilana
Gopefalles
Episcopal Church Bazaar and Supper
Church bazaar and supper announced for Saturday afternoon at six with chicken supper option. Event held at Guildhall on 24th and Grant. proceeds support church activities and guild efforts.
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Episcopal Church
Guildhall
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Board OF Education
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