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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1915

Page

15

Canals of Panama Promise Boost for Modern America

The Panama Canal will redirect Latin American trade toward the United States by shortening routes and cutting transit costs. It will lower shipping times from New York to San Francisco and enable coastwise and international traffic under fair tolls while expanding American manufacturing reach and promoting Made in America goods.

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Evolution of the Mine From Bushnell’s Turtle to Destroyer

A historical overview traces mine warfare from early tactics in the 16th century to Bushnell’s Turtle during the American Revolution. It notes that mines, advancing with modern nations, impose havoc on sea lanes and challenge civilization while referencing Yale graduate David Bushnell and the failed attempt to strike a British cruiser off Staten Island.

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The Mine in Warfare by Robert Fulton and others

The article surveys the history of mines in warfare from Robert Fulton in the early proof of concept to later naval and land mine use. It traces how nations adopted and regulated mine technology, including torpedo and coast defense devices, and notes notable incidents such as ships damaged or sunk by mines in various wars. It discusses types of mines, their deployment, and the evolving legal and strategic responses by belligerents.

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