Training Men In Mines And Torpedoes At Torpedo Station
The article describes a Newport Rhode Island torpedo station training program where enlisted men from the Navy undergo a multi week course in torpedoes mines air compressors electricity and diving. It details the facilities officers like Commander Albert Gleaves and the craft of making and handling smokeless powder and torpedoes. Graduates receive pay increases and titles such as seaman gunner, with posts aboard ships and opportunities for advancement.
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Rot Sue
Lleam
Albert Gleaves
Schwartzkop
Spain
Fort Adams
Bonaparte
United States Navy
Annapolis
Government Naw
Washington
Newport
Torpedo Station
Leonard Roil
United Sates Navy
Navy Department
Types of old submarine mines at torpedo station described
The article details types of old submarine mines and torpedoes, including sizes, weights, and components. It explains warhead construction, explosive charges, and the mechanism of the war nose, firing pin, and screw fan. It also covers the Whitehead torpedo design, air flask, immersion chamber, steering apparatus, and propulsion, plus training, facilities, and safety restrictions on photography and site access.
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United States
The Lulu Poker Mystery in Sheridan Wyoming
A boisterous tale of draw poker and the lulu card mischief from Sheridan in Wyoming. Three sheep men and a stranger sit in a $10 limit game where the lulu hand flips the pot to a dramatic climax ending in shooting and a public lesson on the risky novelty of the lulu in poker.
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Lake the Soaker
Wes
Wilitt
Wyoming
Lallapaloosa
Cheyenne
Canada
Idaho
Montana
Oregon
Nevada
Washington
California
Jack Forshay
Firat
Dia
Julus
Sage-Brush
Sheridan
Wyo
Jim Bateman
Bateman
Fred Marsh
Marsh
Pat
Jum
Deanbag
Tag
Blind Man
Aix
George
George Miller
Fullisade
Lulu
Swear Off The Strenuous Life In A Frank 1906 Pact
Beasley Barry and Baggart draft a written agreement to eschew the strenuous life and abstain from hard drinks for twelve months. Subsequent moves reveal loopholes and codicils, with Barry manipulating the group, pursuing open seasons, and arguing over the exact duration and enforcement while Beasley, Baggart, and Barry clash, negotiate, and reassemble the pact across chapters.
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Beasley
James W Beasley
N. B Barry
J Brister Baggart
Richard
Barry
Baggart
Geome
Chaptor Iv
Bass Barry
Binger
Beastey
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Eee
Tinger
Sar
Hinger
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Iit
Oasis
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Chicago
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Priscia
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