NEW SHIPS CRITICISED FOR LACK OF PROTECTION AT SEA
An essay criticizes the Iowa Oregon Kearsarge and Kentucky class battleships for weak protection and flawed turret design. It notes exposed recoil systems and turret openings vulnerable to wrecking and discusses navy officials and European comparisons, plus calls for inspecting ships off Philadelphia.
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Daily Press
Philadelphia
Elks
Navy
Kearsarge
Kentucky
Buren
Europe
Trusmans
Bearsarge
Navy Department of the Laktet
Vasant
Natal
Witertine
Pintius
Lahaye Evans
Exons
Two Annapolis Drownings Identified and Ayres Controversy
The drowned men off Tolchester Beach are Ernest Milton and Franca Branzell, both Annapolis residents. Albert Wood survived. In New York, Mrs Charles G Ayres, wife of Army Colonel Fairfax Ayres, details West Point disputes, the cadet hazing case, and claims her husband led the charge at San Juan Hill. She accuses officials of bias and defends Col Ayres as a top officer amid the board review.
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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 Amid Vintages and Clergy Names
Fragmentary notice lists Tangri Sevlaser and Anis Seplero with years and bargains under Rev Reuben Geattman, William J Tunoson, and Carrie Hammes with Rev JW Martin officiating and provisional consent indicated by odd spellings.
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Bafitm Re
Reuben Geattman
William J Tunoson
Carrie Hammes
JW Martin
Health Office Record Deaths Reported to July 12
Health office death list shows numerous names and ages with locations and partial addresses. Entries include Ela Willard of Gobbtown, 48. Emil Bucketeiner 83. Maria Kratt 88. Alexis Adt 33. Edward J Riordan 103. more names with ages from infancy to elderly and scattered addresses in Tacoma and nearby towns.
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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 nighttime card game dispute
A feudist named John Smith was shot and killed after a late fight over a card game. Sigel fired at Smith during the confrontation, with two reports of gunfire. The incident occurred as authorities moved to detain others connected to the brawl and related court actions continued.
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Jackson
Curt Smin
John Smith
Sigel
Soitie
Tunner Wait
Haywood Defense Near End as Witness Testimony Concludes
Haywood faces Borah defense in murder trial with cross examination of Federation secretary marked by courtesy and sharp lines. The day covered Haywood denying ties to Orchard and Simpkins, confirming limited dealings while denying threats, with the State preparing rebuttal and the case seen heading toward jurors by week’s end.
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Federation
Ralse Ydahe
Haywoods
Orchards
Orchard
Hercules
Loeurd Alenes
Simpkins
Haywood
Bettibone
Accused of Murder in Worcester Lake Burnap Killing
Worcester July 12 Frank W Phipps proprietor Lily Pond House Shrewsbury was arrested on murder charges in the shooting death of Charles L Burnap found near Lake Quinsigamond. Burnap employed at Edgegere summer hotel, shot through the heart, possibly dead ten to twelve hours before discovery. Mary Brennan partly confessed, later recanted, saying Burnap and a companion were ordered from the hotel and Phipps fired six shots at Burnap as he fled, fearing her sweetheart would be blamed.
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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 Phra Ratanayapitl arrived from London after paying respects to the King of Siam He stated it is likely the Siamese King will visit the United States next year indicating mounting diplomatic goodwill between nations
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New York
Wasaington Phra Ratanayaptl
London
United States
French War Declaration Plan Endorsed by Conference
A subcommittee favored the French proposal that war declarations precede hostilities with American British Japanese support while Cuban delegate Quesada opposed. Netherlands proposed delay was rejected. First French article on prior declarations passed 2 to 1 with abstentions. A panel will draft neutral power guarantees and a naval Red Cross convention slated for 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 at The Hague report Japan plans dethroning Korean emperor
The Korean delegation at The Hague says Japan intends to dethrone the Korean emperor and name him a Japanese prince. The delegation’s reception by American officials was cordial, with limited influence from Washington cited. Koreans say Seoul reports worsen Japanese treatment and announce a throne transfer precedent set at Lahaup Island.
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Hague
Japan
Priate
Korea
Seoul
Lau Ia Islands
Auto horns on railways to warn engineers
Prussian railway authorities test a signaling method between Berlin and Stettin using two to three rubber bulb horns mounted on telegraph poles every 100 yards. Electrically operated, the horns aim to improve signal effectiveness and reduce accidents as preliminary signals to be rolled out on several lines. French Parliament adjourned for summer with Clemenceau presiding and laughter from deputies. Five Swiss alpinists have conquered an unclimbed peak in the Alps.
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Raltway
Berlin
Stettin
Peak of Ponciona Cavagiots Towering 200 Feet High
In Tizino the peak rises about two hundred feet, with a precipitous nose likened to the Matterhorn. Repeated attempts to climb faced difficulty as climbers contended with the feature that has long deflected would be ascenders. A notable note in this item concerns a separate matter in Berne, Switzerland.
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Tizino
Congo Army Cruelty Exposé by Exile Rafsund Former Major Defies Overrules
Lemar, after eighteen years in the Congo, says he faced prosecution for cruelty to native soldiers and fled to publish a sensational exposure. He claims the native troops are brigands raiding villages, assaulting women, and burning homes, while superiors overruled his attempts to discipline them, accusing officials of wanting to remove him.
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Brussels
Lemar
Congo
Freerag Wey Jcharges
Attacks on French Alliance Spark Russian Court Debate
A July Novoe Vremya edition opens a sharp attack on the French government and Ambassador Bompard. It hints the paper backs a court party seeking closer ties with Germany. Izvolsky faces criticism for failing to restore Russian prestige amid Franco Russian alliance tensions.
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St Petersburg
Bompard
Novoe Vremya
Germany
Mo Bompard
St Metersburg
Russan
Spon
Itusela Strange
France
Novoe Vremsa
Izvolsky
Suspicion Falls on Spaniards Over Papal Coin Hoard
Two Spaniards from Barcelona named Gesusa and Garrasar are detained after a portmanteau of papal coins and a gabon shar is found. Police suspect undercover anarchist links and bombs, though the men produce letters of introduction and insist on their respectability. They face travel restrictions while the King awaits in Rome.
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Rome
Barcelona
Gesusa
Garrasar
Amerca
Quirinal
Racamel
Countess Seeks Damages In Heating Rent Dispute
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 battled in court over rent and heating. The Duchess claims $60 for living expenses at Fotel and $3,000 for reputation damages after a criminal complaint over jewel removal during attachment. A court decision is due July 25.
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Faris
Spotswood Macklin
Sally Britten
St Louis
Duchess de la Rochefouvanta
Senator Mitchell
Oregon
Fotel
Strikers Use Dynamite in South African Mine Unrest
Johannesburg July 12 dynamite outrages from the strike spread across mining regions. Wilforts Hotel in Boksburg was blown up killing three and wounding several. An attack on the Deep Mine jumpgate failed. A native was caught placing dynamite aimed at trapping white miners underground. Strikers plan to appeal to Premier Betha tomorrow to force arbitration with mine companies.
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Johannesburg
Wilforts
Boksburg
Betha
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Gol. Ayres
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Hak
Barret
Bagatest
Health Office Record
John M Mitchell
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Thea Sasa
Peice
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John R Wright
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William Lee
Anale 77
Connertion
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H Sardo & CO
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Hector
Ena Lairne
George P ~Zarhorst
Pet Sol Buat
Hindle & Bayliss
Paone Walt
GUDE
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Geo C Shaffer
Florist
Rhone
James Hargis
BORAH
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Clarence Darrow
Senator Borah
Grib
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Guy Steunenbeg
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Clemenceau
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Alpmats
Washington Pos
Geneva
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Burt's Greater Stores
Arthur Burt
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Wiliam Barbey
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Izyolsky
Duchess de la Rochefoucauld
Tranavaal
Sunday Post
Mayer&Cae Gop
Pest
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Jersey City, NJ
ST. Lolis MO
Adirondack Mountains
Gladh
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Broadway
Adirondack
America
Norhwest
Tasaq Clark
Vharoy
Stallay School
Calvapy Baptist Church
Samuel Horeae
Presbyterian Thy Church OF the
First Church OF Christ Scientist
Sercice
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Fenty Stree End
Strangers Home
TL Street
Naam
Rangers
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Catry
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Pierce
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