Misguided Inventions Turmoil Over War Weapons
The board of ordnance and a general review body assess bold but dangerous ideas for offense and defense. Inventors propose flying machines, aerial torpedoes, disappearing warships, and oil‑based naval fire. most plans are dismissed as impractical or not recommended.
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Board of Review
Board of Ordnance
Miles
Board of Aids
Nately
Maine
Ordnance Board
Boston
John Coe
John
Brio
Homan
Cape Cod
Chicago Fire Department
Four Cornered Shells and Lightning Bullets Debated
Fragment discusses proposed artillery developments by John Craddock and John Kanck including four cornered shells and bullets to pierce armor. G W Blakely proposes electrocuting fleets, later rejected by an ordnance board. The piece notes war would end if such plans were practical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Craddock
BEA
Mr Blakely
Ordnance Board
Mr. Blakely
Epidemic Rages Cape Nome and Looming War Talks
Cape Nome suffers a smallpox epidemic with thousands unable to find gold or work. Fear grows of imminent war as Russia and Japan may clash soon. G Nettleton of Nampa dies in Cheyenne while ill. Ex Gov Boutwell says he will not back McKinley and opposes imperialism. Sidney Edgerton, first Idaho supreme court justice and Montana governor, dies at Akron aged 82. former congressman.
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Russia
Japan
G. Nettleton
Nampa
Cheyenne
Wyo
Boutwell
Massachusetts
McKinley
Sidney Edgerton
Supreme Court of
Idaho
Montana
Akron
Ohio
Congress
Idaho State Briefs Highlight Post Offices and Votes
State notes report several post offices opening at Pearl and Adams Idaho. Gov Steunenberg remarks on women’s 1898 vote share. Ghost dances on Pocatello reservation and potential delays for Midland road. Idaho fruit shipments seek Pacific Express rates to Texas. Local ads promote summer underwear and a dyspepsia cure.
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Pocatello
Steunenberg
Harper's Weekly
Idaho
Pacific Express Co
Texas
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