Detect Submarines at Sea With New U Boat Detector
Navy experts outline a twofold plan to eliminate German submarines. A ten mile detector device could create lines across the Skagerrak English Channel and North Sea to trap submarines near their bases while surface ships and aerial forces strike targets along the German and Belgian coasts.
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Navy Department
Belgium
General Board
Skagerak
English Channel
North Sea
Governor Capper declines plea for Cutler brother case
Governor Capper said no path remains to grant Arthur B. Cutler of Kansas City Kansas the right to serve his sentence in a state reformatory instead of his brother who seeks release to join the army. He stated there is apparently no way to grant the plea.
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Capper
Arthur B. Cutler
Kansas City
Kan
State Reformatory
Caper
Californians Aim to Recover Sunken Gold From Brother Jonathan
Expedition led by Martin Lund sails from San Francisco aboard the 40 ton President to raise bullion from the sunken treasure ship Brother Jonathan wrecked off the Mendocino coast. A diver and eight men, with tackle and supplies, plan to salvage the long lost treasure and share potential gold with Lund’s circle once the vessel is hoisted.
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Jand
Cal
Jonathan
Mendotino
Martin Lud
San Francisco Bay
Lund
Sausalito
Pollibn
Ake
Champion Chicken Chaser Demonstrates Speed in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia George Rudhile claims the title of champion chicken chaser and cooker. He allegedly caught killed cleaned and cooked a fowl in four minutes and 35 seconds at a restaurant to prove his skill. A diner paid ten dollars for the dish and witnessed a brisk five minute claim during the challenge.
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Philadelphia
George Rudhile
George
Puffin
Huge Profit In Coins Attracts Attention In San Francisco
In San Francisco two local businessmen bought 2,006 old coins from the Society of California Pioneers for 8000 and have sold two pieces for 10000. They estimate about 50044 more will be realized from the remainder, sparking interest among Pioneer members. The coins had been displayed in glass cases at the United States Mint for years, drawing thousands of viewers. Six months ago Treasury Secretary McAdoo ordered the removal to free space. Officials noted selling the collection would avoid costly disassembly and shifting expenses.
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San Francisco
Society of California Pioneers
Pioneer Society
United States
M. Adoo
Treasury Department
Man Walks 124 Miles To Enlist In North Dakota Guard
Robert Ryan of Cedar Rapids Iowa walked from Glendive Montana to Dickinson North Dakota to enlist in Company K of the North Dakota national guard. He averaged about thirty one miles daily, covering the four day trip. He completed the journey to join Fort Lincoln after a physical exam and accepted assignment.
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Dickinson
N. D
Robert Ryan
Cedar Rapids
North Dakota National Guard
Ryan
Glendive
Mont
Fort Lincoln
Naditer
Glendrive
Woman and Dog Heroic Fire Rescue at City Pound
A dog named Fannie saved its owner by alerting Humane Animal Inspector Wilson to a fire at the city pound after leading him to a gear cookhouse in flames. The blaze was put out and Fannie was rewarded with a collar and ribbon becoming the pound’s official watchdog.
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Fannis
Wilson
Fannie
Pound
Farmers Help Neighbor In Wisconsin Orchard Effort
Centralia Wisconsin reports Merritt Baker of Ford's Prairie received help from neighbors this spring to plant crepe berries. Neighbors plowed, prepared the soil, and assisted with trimming and caring for the crop, improving prospects for Mr Baker.
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Centralia
Wis
Merritt Baker
Ford’s Prairie
Mr. Baler
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Iowa
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Alaska
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Durham
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