New Ships Criticised for Lacking Protection in Navy
An editorial attacks the Iowa and Oregon class battleships as obsolete and rebukes Kearsarge and Kentucky for weak turret protection. It argues designers used wood shams to hide defects and details inspector visits, turret openings, armor belts, and waterline considerations reveal risky vulnerabilities and naval missteps of the era. The piece notes officers felt humiliated by contemporary European designs and urges safer, stronger armor to withstand enemy fire.
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Iowa
Oregon
Kearsarga
Kentucky
Vastin
Kearsarge
Daily Press
Philadelphia
Elks
Navy
Buren
Europe
Trusmans
Laktet
Vasant
Natal
Witertine
Lahaye Evans
Exons
Two Annapolis Drownings Identified and West Point Controversy Explains
The drowned Annapolis crew members were Ernest Milton acting captain and Franca Branzell of Eastport. Albert Wood survived. At West Point, Col Howze's hazing penalties sparked Mrs. Charles Ayres to defend her son Fairfax Ayres, claiming his punishment and the overcoat incident reflect broader conflict involving cadets, instructors, and President Roosevelt.
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Washington Pot
Annapolis Md
San Juan Hill
Tolchester Beach
Milton
John Mitton
Eastport
Branzell
Willam Brangell Slag
New York
Highland
Mirs
Charles G Ayres
West Point
Airfax Ayres
Taft
Philippines
Fairfax Ayres
Col Howze
Ayres
Fairfax
Laman
Hawaii
Fairfua
Che Plebe
Ion
Suv
Sly
Howze
Blackburn
Uraffee
Horace Porter
Gal Johnson
Col Wilk
West Point Board of Tishers
Woen
Oaves and Daughters
Texas
Academy
Walt
Emily
Howse
Brig Que Simmer
Emmy
Taey
Holly Bird
Charg
How
Emily Bow
Vrs Huwze Sa
Hollybird
Cal Ayres
Juan Hill
United States
Rocaevelt
Col Ayres
Leonard i Wood
Licensed to Marry in Rustic Ledger Fragments
Fragmentary notice lists individuals Tangri Sevlaser Anis Seplero Rev Reuben Geattman William J Tunoson Carrie Hammes and Rev JW Martin with marriage licensing references in a damaged column. The readable names indicate a section announcing forthcoming or granted marriages in a local records page.
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Bafitm Re
Reuben Geattman
William J Tunoson
Carrie Hammes
JW Martin
Deaths in Health Office Record Report July 18
Health office records list multiple deaths with ages and residences. Included are Ela Willard of Heaps tonane aged 48, Emil Bucketeiner 83, Maria Kratt 88, Alexis Adt 33, Edward Riordan 103, and Dames J noting hospital patients. Also named are William Go Dat 8, Mary Shackleford of Washington with date 4 January, William Connor 39 months, infant Clifford Gray 6 months, and others at 704 Quincy Street and 617 Hib.
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Ela Willard
Emil Bucketeiner
Maria Kratt
Alexis
Edward J Riordan
Dames J
Guy Weak
Coqsant National Horst
William & Willimae
Mary Shackleford
Washington
Jaara Sackariah
Kentucky feudist killed in July row over card game
Fragmentary report says a feudist named Jackson, brother of a noted tenrist John Smith, was shot and killed last night by Sigel after a card game dispute. The tale mentions a confrontation, a pistol shot, and a court case to follow.
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Jackson
Curt Smin
John Smith
Sigel
Soitie
Tunner Wait
Haywood Defends Self in Borah Cross Examination
Haywood faces rebuttal after a long cross examination by Senator Borah in the murder trial of Frank Stemenberg. The defense rests after one more witness, with the state planning rebuttal by midweek and a possible jury verdict by end of July.
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Federation
Ralse Ydahe
Worcester Murder Charge Ties Lily Pond House Owner
Frank W Phipps proprietor of the Lily Pond House in Shrewsbury near Lake Quinsigamond was arrested on murder charges in the death of Charles L Burnap. Burnap was found shot through the heart near a highway, dead about ten to twelve hours before discovery. Miss Mary Brennan, who briefly confessed then recanted, described Burnap and a companion being ordered from the Edgegere hotel and Phipps firing six shots.
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Worcester Mass
Frank Whipps
Lily Pond
Shrewsbury
Charles L Burnap
Burnap Burnap
Edgegere
Lake Quinsigamond
George Dewbury
Mary Brennan
Burnap
Phipps
Siam's King to Visit Us Next Year
New York July 22 The Siamese legation in Washington reports Phra Ratanayapti arrived from London after paying respects to the King of Siam He said it is likely the King will visit the United States next year and the trip may occur in country contexts remain tentative and informal
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New York
Wasaington Phra Ratanayaptl
London
United States
French Plan Favored Opposed by Cuban Delegate
At the peace conference a French proposal requiring a declaration of war before hostilities was endorsed by the American British and Japanese delegates. Cuban delegate Senor Quesada objected, Cuban policy reserves Congress’ war declaration power. Netherlands proposed a brief delay, rejected 15 to 1. Approved articles call for declaration of war precedes fighting and protection for neutral powers. A special committee will draft a naval Red Cross convention to be presented July 16.
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Porter
United States
The
Hague
Thene
Amercan
Horace Porter
Quesada Senor Quesada
Cubs
Cuba
Congress
China
Netherlands
Red Cross
Koreans Seek Help as Korea Emperor Dethronement Rumor Surfaces
At The Hague a Korean delegation member was denied full recognition yet finally met with Joseph Ho Cavite and David J. LT the American minister. The envoy claims Japan plans to dethrone the Korean Emperor and crown a Japanese prince, a fate Korea rejects. Korean delegates report worsening abuses under Japanese rule and note a leaked annexation declaration intended to sway public opinion. The American response stresses lack of instructions and limited power to intervene.
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Priate
Korea
Seoul
Japan
Lau Ia Islands
Auto horns on railways tested for signal efficiency
Prussian railway authorities run extended trials on Berlin to Stettin routes to improve signal effectiveness and prevent accidents by mounting two to three horns with rubber bulbs on telegraph poles every about 100 yards. Electrically operated, these signals aim to warn engineers and will be introduced on several lines. French Parliament adjourns for summer. Clemenceau delivers closing address as Sembat and others applaud. Five Swiss alpinists conquer previously unclimbed peak in Geneva report.
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Raltway
Berlin
Stettin
Peak of Ponciona Cavagiots Rival Peak of Matterhorn
In Tizino the peak rises 200 feet high and defeats climbers with its steep nose similar to the Matterhorn. The story notes years of failed attempts and climbers deflection as a lasting challenge, with a bold assertion of ongoing danger and resistance to ascent.
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Tizino
Congo Brutality Exposé Sparks Major Controversy
Lemar, a former Congo official who resigned after exposing harsh native army conditions, claims soldiers are brigands who raid villages and assault women. He says his orders for harsher punishment were overturned by superiors and accuses Congo administration leaders of trying to push him out.
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Brussels
Lemar
Congo
Freerag Wey Jcharges
Attacks on French Alliance Stir Kremlin Court Drama
Novoe Vremya denounces a court party push for closer Franco German ties. Izvolsky is blamed for failed Russian prestige as Bompard is criticized for meddling and French officials face sharp critique amid evolving diplomacy.
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St Petersburg
Bompard
Novoe Vremya
Germany
Mo Bompard
St Metersburg
Russan
Spon
Itusela Strange
France
Novoe Vremsa
Izvolsky
Mistaken Identity Arrests In Madrid Port Stop
Two suspected Spaniards from Barcelona named Gesusa and Garrasar were detained with a portmanteau of coins and a new gabon shar on a voyage to America. Police suspected an anarchist plot due to guarded behavior and the bagful of coins. They produced letters of introduction to prove respectability, while authorities warned against travel to R camel to meet the King and view the treasure collection.
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Rome
Barcelona
Gesusa
Garrasar
Amerca
Quirinal
Racamel
Countess Sues Duchess Over Rent and Jewels
Faris July 1 The Countess Spotswood Macklin Miss Sally Britten of St Louis and the Duchess de la Rochefouvanta daughter of the late Senator Mitchell of Oregon faced a court ruling in a housing dispute. The countess seeks $800 rent payments and $3,000 for alleged damages to her reputation plus costs from a jail jewel attachment case. The court’s decision was set for July 25.
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Faris
Spotswood Macklin
Sally Britten
St Louis
Duchess de la Rochefouvanta
Senator Mitchell
Oregon
Fotel
Strikes Turn Violent With Dynamite Attacks in Mines
In Johannesburg on July 12 dynamite crimes set off a wave of mining unrest. Wilforts Hotel at Boksburg was blown up killing three and injuring several. An attempt targeted the Deep Mine jump. A native was caught placing a stick to cut off white miners. Strikers plan to appeal to Premier Betha to push arbitration. Sunday Post will publish Timestown Contest winners.
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Wilforts
Boksburg
Betha
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Stallay School
Calvapy Baptist Church
Samuel Horeae
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