Electric guns threaten powder in future warfare
A London Daily article argues electricity will play a growing role in war, describing an electromagnetic gun with coils and copper wire, noiseless operation, rapid fire, and potential for coast defense. It notes lower cost, simpler construction, and greater velocity than conventional high explosives, with trials indicating promising outcomes and questions about shipboard compatibility.
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London
Theron Navy
Duvall Utilities Board Secretary 2116 Tha Wathir
A fragmented clipping notes Duvall Utilities Board secretary role at 2116 Tha Wathir with a $7000 yearly salary and prior public works ties. It mentions bond bids for state road funding and lists figures from Wintewitt & Co and HA Ormek, plus assorted personnel and dates.
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Duvall Utilities Board
Tha Wathir
Washington
Ruse
Annapolis
Board of Public Works
Wintewitt & Co
New York
HA Ormek
Baltimore
Cumberland Elects Young in Mayor Victory
Cumberland Massachusetts May 36 The city election under the new charter resulted in a signal victory for George Young who defeated Charles A Smeltz for mayor by more than 170 votes Both are Republicans Young is a member of the board of county commissioners With office he will realign The Democratic organization supported Smeltz and targeted Dr T A K Hummelah in the council Four commissioners elected were Roderick Clary Wara J M Eichelberger and Harry Smith The election carried along nonpartisan lines Eldry is a Democrat Smith Blebelberger and Hummelshine are Republicans
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Wesbtosten
Cumberland
George
Parson Knocked Down in Street Brawl in Huntington
Charley Wifsipma analyzed Rev T B Bryant of a local church and attacked him on a street in Huntington West Virginia this morning. The parson was knocked down but quickly rose and knocked his opponent senseless before both men were arrested.
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Farnon Om
Hantington
W Va
Charley Wifsipma Aade
T B Bryant
Best
Three Bishops Named as Ballot Ends In Open Session
The quadrennial Methodist Episcopal Church South conference in Asheville votes three bishops to be elected on first ballot with Collins Denny and Joe Ulge among likely picks. The committee finds no trial necessary for Bishop Johnson amid maladministation charges. Women advocate laity rights as debates over ministerial tone and future reforms continue.
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Vanderbilt University
Yasiville
Kilro
Trinity College
Barham
Murrah
Millsaps College
Jackson Miss
Schoole
Ubi
Actu
Lterarcy
Lambuth
We Church
Lwurth
Rae Teller
Moiro
Johison
Imi
White hair turns black in Maryland mystery
In Warnesboro Md near Metonnellsburg Mrs Tarrett Pittman, an elderly resident, has head hair that changes from white to dark. Neighbors note the strange transformation as the snow white hair seemingly grows darker in alternating strands. The woman has been confined to her home for years due to frailty.
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Speusat
Warnesboro
Tarrett Pittman
Metonnellsburg
Ty Witte
Phiman
National Piano Dealers Meet Chooses Next Convention Site
About 1,200 piano dealers attended the May 1 gathering of the National Association of Piano Dealers of America in Detroit. Delegates elected officers including president Lo Clement, vice presidents Hoo Lester and Otto Bellman, treasurer A Putnam, and executive head WH Currey. Chicago was selected as the next convention site.
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Riclmena
Nahonal
Assa
Piano
Amenca
Jumenpion
Lo Clement
Ren Voth
Hoo Lester
Wnneapolis
Ice
Otto Bellman
St Lome
Putnam
Fston
DE Mole
Philadelphia
WH Currey
Toledo
Chammerer
New York
P. A Lield
St Loms
J I Bowers
Chicago
Indian Tales of a Cave of Silver Hidden near White River
The story recounts Big Keys, a Chickasaw, describing a hidden silver cave along White River in Barry County Missouri. Locals say the cavern, marked by carved trees and a bow and arrows motif, held ore, jewelry, and blankets traded with St Louis and St Charles.
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Exeter
Manaus City
Whits River
Barry County
Arkansas
Gkidhome
Nedrch
Bis Keys
West Missouri
Negro Edwatlon Tolket
Georgia
White River
St Louis
St Charles
Big Keys
Oklahoma
White River Territory
Long Los
Southern Baptist Convention Pushes Prohibition and Independence
In Baltimore on May 1 the temperance committee praised Tadix for abstinence and urged stronger laws to block liquor shipments into dry areas while repealing protections for local vendors. The assembly declared independence from the Northern Baptist denomination, tabled a boundary proposal, and pledged to curb World Baptist Alliance activities. A missionary meeting followed with speakers from El Paso Havana and Japan as the event closed with a record attendance and plans for Jacksonville next year.
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Baltimore
Temperance
Tadix
United States
Correas
Atrom
Northern ‘Baptist Denomination
American Home Minioary Society
Ineense Mission Basid
Southern Baptist Convention
World’s Baptist Alliance
Worlds Baptist Alliance
South
American Baptist Publication Society
New Mexico
C D Daniel
el Paso
Tex
Hev NM McCul
Havana
Cuba
Bon Welne
Japan
S Db Porter
Richmond
George Gree
Afria
P D Baroclo
Wexleo
Southern Baptist Church
Jackaomuile Fis
German Prisoner No Spy Exposed by Local Police Exam
A complex report from Alexandria details the arrest of a man named Von Weisenberg after investigators concluded he was not a German spy. Lieutenant Howard T Constien and Detective Sgt Charley Alvans accompanied officials to verify the suspect’s activities related to naval matters. The man possessed memoranda about battleships, harbors, and torpedoes, and was reportedly collecting information for publication. He was later released after Washington authorities could examine him. The piece also notes civic events including Mount Vernon Day activities, a charter for a drug business in Alexandria, and a potential election-related voter registration drive.
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Washington Fost Burea
Alexandria
Howard T Constien
Naval Intelligence Bureau
Charles von Weisenberg
Vna
Weisenberg
Conger
Naval Insitute & Service
Walsenberg
Gap
Richmond
Washington
Con Stlen
Charley Alvans
Vernon
Gui Mann
George Washington
Boyd
Lexvan
Brookett
Elembet of Commerce
King and
Washington Streets
Mount Vernon
Washington Alexandria
Quake Felt Across British Guiana and Nearby Islands
A sharp earthquake was felt in Georgetown British Guiana on a Saturday evening. Reports indicate two aftershocks on Trinidad and a tremor affecting Grenada nearby, with minor mid range shaking observed in the Finland region.
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St Thomas Vanspit
West Indies
Georgetown
British Guiana
Trinidad
Finland
White Blackbird Adds to Chicago Museum Cabinet
A white packbird and an albino fox sparrow join the Chicago Academy of Sciences cabinet in Lincoln Park, alongside about 40 mounted birds. Presented by Yale student Cormick Jewett, the blackbird was shot near Lake Michigan while he ran a veterinary research expedition. The albino sparrow and other albino birds expand the nation’s most extensive collection, prompting legal and conservation notes from officials.
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Chicago
New York Tribune
Chicago Academy of Sciences
Linenin Park
Academy
Jewett
Yale University
Hubbard Woods
Investigator
Lake Michigan
Mathien Beane
Sal
America
Inmate Shoots Doctor in Maryland County Ambush
Former inmate Allen Staxensor shot Dr MW Burton Stevenson, a physician in Sherwood Balthmore county, in the face today. The bullet entered the left temple area, threaded the neck muscles, and lodged in the right shoulder. Stevenson, known for medical books and asylum reform ideas, faces serious injury. Staxensor is described as mentally deranged and is a retired U S Navy engineer.
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Baltmore
MW Burton Stevenson
Sherwood Balthmore County
Wis Brooker Allen Staxensor
Stevenson
Blevenson
Dr Stevenson
Allen Stevenson
United States Navy
Attack at Massachusetts statehouse shocks Capitol scene
Boston Representative Joseph J Goode and a teenage escort were attacked outside the statehouse by two middle aged women believed to be his wife and sister in law. The assailants struck the girl and pursued Goode as he fled into the building amid a chaotic confrontation reported from Washington Font.
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Massachusetts
Statehouse
Boston
Joseph J Goode
Mack
Goode
Thomas Meuguer
Lndy
Navy to Ensigns as House Backs Annapolis Graduation Plan
Navy officials say the class of midshipmen largely failed a recent examination, with a few granted another chance. The House approved a provision in the naval appropriations bill to graduate the cohort as ensigns, hoping the Senate will follow.
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House
Annapolis
Luce Sams
IWS
Navigation Bureau
Navy Department
Annapole
Sears
Heardmlal Fotle
Nasigation Bureau
Courkh
Usta
Midshipmen
Phe
Armapolis
Cat Naval Academy
Dhali
Lsil
Navy officer orders list and assignments
A bulk of orders assigns officers to duties at naval yards and stations. Captains, lieutenants, paymasters, and engineers are posted to duties in New York Boston Washington St Louis Annapolis Newark and Nebraska areas with roles spanning recruiting, hospital care, pay, supplies, and shipboard duties. Several commissions and transfers appear, outlining staffing at naval yards and training facilities.
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Bk Lisd
Navy
Ratonselina
WB Pathe
Aa Mining Board
Neva Sard
Washington
G & Burd
Dale Navy Yard
New York
Navy Yard
Boston
Swatsox
Naval Medienl
Schoor Hospital
Washington DC
Cole
Nevy
St Lovie
Thoms
Wisconsin
Kaufman
E Paseed
C Conard
Nabraske
Balingitwalt
W Laurie
Bureau of Supplies and Accounts
Cullen
Newark
Sprengel Commission
Chile
Parmester
Garrison
Cleek
Nebeas
Hathadlin Vessel Trials On Potomac Test
A naval test occurred yesterday near Indian Head Virginia as the old United States Navy ram Hathadlin, scarred by last year’s bombardment, underwent a baptism of fire. The ship, described as a growingly fragile target, faced an attack with naval shafts and hardened plates while experts debated if shells could be deflected or pierce armor. Limited access restrictedForeign observers and official clearance, leaving likely uncertain results.
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Potomac
Indian Heat
Unitad
Hayrg
Audnance Ex Jrerte
Navy Department
Army Orders Read Like A Seaboard Naval Dispatch
Fragmented orders list numerous officers, postings, and movements across departments, engineers, medical corps, and naval vessels. The document names names such as Brig Gen William W Wortherspaen, Maj Henry Snyder, and Capt Henry D Panmavon, detailing assignments, relocations, and retirements across the Army and Navy. The item reads as a consolidated orders sheet with dates in March and April and locations including Chicago, Denver, Norfolk, and New York, reflecting a wide reshuffle of personnel and units.
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Infante
Abe Alfont
Tonistano
Willett
Sngineer
Jostiie Honte
William W Wortherspaen
Apeelei
API
Reiling
Juba
Medical Corp Geil
Atm
Liuseum Bulla
Rashington
Henry & Snyder
Philip J. Yates
Mel Allen
Williem
Langit
Tommere
Labor
Willan
Chile
Henry D Panmavon
Newton
Thiauty
Initia Araira
Ar Department
San Fransiscu
Wiliam
Cot Simpson
Chicago
Ili
al the
Jakey
Maj Warey
Hale Maj
Hale Ail
Omani
Nebr
Aissoud
Ubase
Keeneeds Coldanne T Kerr Wi
Adjutant General
Semay
Veat
Cal Charles Wo Taylor
Taylor
Denver
Cole and
Evert
Stand by Rome Mission Cable Describes Episcopal View in America
A May 1 cable from Baltimore reports Bishop Pacet of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Maryland discussing Rome and a Vatican inquiry. The message references Cardinal Gibbons and notes debates over Methodist and other church positions, with remarks on records, moral character, and ongoing religious disputes. It mentions appeals to the U S Supreme Court regarding Frank Haffstott in an extradition case from Lewistown.
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Laltimore Mc
Pacet
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of
Maryland
Florence
Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
William Paret
Bishond ' Paret
Rome
Etunette
Methodist Episcopal Charel
Hoffetott
Pittsoure Pa
Olney Blékele
Frank Haffstott
Lew Larad
Direct Ft
Based
States Supreme Court
Call of Appeals
Undertakers Offered Big Pay for Stranger's Corpse in Asheville
Local undertakers were approached with offers of large sums to bury a stranger claimed to be a dead nobleman descendant. Mrs Watson, sister in law of the alleged aristocrat, disputes possession while authorities in North Carolina rule bodies are not for sale. An embalmed body stands at the undertaking establishment as legal action continues and press scrutiny grows.
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Munex
Orf
Shelly Douglas Ha
Ti Mi Watsuin
Bing
Soid Dovelay
Douglas
Scotland
Focal Undertaking
Shonsang
North Carolina
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Mda
North
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Thauer
John K Rose
Young
Smekte
Denny
Kilgo
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Choose
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Taft
Southwest Misson
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Washington's
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Corney Company of
Rouslyn Va
State Corporation Commission of
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H Carte
B A Betts
Vce
T J Lan Sergren
State Council
Tower Order of United American Mechanics
Isle Memorial
Belle Haven
James W Jackson
District of Columbia
Willmer E Hellmuth
Wilmer Farle Hellmuth
Alesandria and
Mills Haae
Geraldine Matthews
Colorado Springs
Hellmuth
Caunchman
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British
Quiana
Trnidad
Teland
Grenada
AIS Mad Brother
H. Burton Stevenson
Sherwood, Md
Lawmaker and Girl
New Monthly Magazine
Washington Post
Post
Saturday Evening Post
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Cardinal Gibbonn
Asheville
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Atlanta
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