American inventors push wireless torpedo future
New York report highlights John Hays Hammond Jr a leading American inventor with hundreds of patents who has advanced wireless torpedo control by radio. The Army Navy and government officials weigh adopting his system to guide underwater weapons from shore stations with the Natalia and Dolphin demonstrations.
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New York
United
John Hays Hammond
Mammon
Kelling
Larbor
United States
Novell
Secretary of the Navy
Edison
Ford and Stellmere
Lower Broadway
New York City
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Hammond
Niles
Hiat Hoat
Cinmmond
Congress
Thane
Misher'a Island
Long Islant Sound
Washington
Tommlesion
Gloucester
Natalia
Indo
B. Mf. Weaver
Coat Artilery Corps
Hammond’s War Experiments and New Weapons Exposed
A report describes best radio transmitting segureing and attempts to neutralize enemy messages, detailing the Natalia, a dolphin, and its near proximity to a submarine. It outlines thermic shells, a thermit reaction producing 6400 degrees Fahrenheit heat, hydrocyanic gas, and a device called Hammond’s dog driven by light.
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Ti Te
Hammond
Europe
Hattleshin Or & Fort
Mr. Hammond
Hammond Lawn
Governor Spry Hosts Dinner at Utah Exposition
San Francisco July 26Governor William Spry and party arrive for Utah exposition week amid a string of entertainments. A formal dinner at Old Faithful is planned for Thursday with Mrs Spry. genealogy events and receptions precede and follow, plus tours and dress parades at Fort Winfield Scott.
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Spry
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Chariea J. Hexamer
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Western Pacific
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Newhouse Hotel
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Dapat
John Dern
Dern
Hexanter
America
William
United States
Omaha
Br. Hexamer
Nebraska
Italians Take Positions From The Austrians War Chronicle
Fragmented wartime report describes Italian and Austrian forces, maneuvers near Maneplane and Miduriing, with references to captured prisoners and strategic positions. The narrative mentions enemy counterattacks, guard posts, and ongoing efforts to consolidate gains amid heavy pressure.
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Che Me Glen
Maneplane
Tian of
Walt de Wahine
Eleanor Fe Foto agMier
Tessy Jesse
Jansitus
Bavarian King Claims Right To Field Marshal Role
London dispatch reports the Bavarian monarch asserting authority over military appointments, naming a field marshal for the Bavarian army amid uncertain reaction from other factions. The disputed move echoes tensions within royal and political circles as the matter draws international attention.
Polka dots set fashion tone for summer wear
The Woman's Page surveys polka dot frocks across New York in July, praising dots as versatile for dances and daily wear from tea to country clubs. It notes coordinating stripes and checks, advises bold pairing with solid colors, and highlights the era’s revived lamp trends and kitchen recipes alongside social notices.
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New York
Peter Newell
Old Age a Crime Kidney Warning Ad
Warning ad warns of age related pains signaling kidney and bladder issues. Promotes GOLD MEDAL Harlem Oil Capsules as relief, claiming a century of use and direct import from Harlem Holland. Encourages purchase via druggists with prices 300 and 1.00.
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Harlem
Hollant
Victory for the Italian forces in the eight days battle
Milan reports another brilliant Italian victory in the eight days' battle for Gorizia. The Austro Hungarian defense collapsed under heavy bombardment as Italian troops seized key positions at Mante San Michele and Wate, capturing numerous machine guns, rifles, and about 1,400 prisoners.
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Tal ‘Ans
Hom
Goriza
WBC
Gorizza
Bom, Schreitter Et
Schwirzeuhers
Hallana
Mante San Michele
Wate
Tms Triiump
Gradisvie
Italian Army Recaptures San Michele in Fierce Counterattack
Italian infantry held ground and launched a vigorous counter attack near San Michele, securing a free rim of the bridge north of Gradisca for strategic maneuvers. On the same day advances near Gorizia from Plava and Piedmont and at Podgora yielded substantial war materiel, while Austrian losses were heavy as Italian artillery shelled retreating columns. Prisoners described the battle as a decisive, costly effort against the Carso front with Austrians pledging fresh reserves despite fierce Italian fire.
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Gradisca
Gorizia
Plava
Piedmont
Podgora
Carso
Tsonzo
Garzia
Podgore
Monte San Michele
Fragmentary World War I trench report excerpt
Fragmented OCR text describes soldiers saying morale is shaken and many men killed or wounded. It notes Italian troops in a war cry for Savoy and Italy, appearing above trenches, breaking defenses and attacking with bayonets.
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Avery Company
Savoy
Italy
Party Hypnotist Prompts Campaign Confusion
A fragmented transcript shows a party using a hypnotist to sway voters. The garbled remarks reference a candidate’s chance at election and a Philadelphia setting involving a Ledger publication. Names and clear dates are missing.
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Bir
Philadelphis
Prilie Ledger
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