Word: transport
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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James Gordon Gulick '98 died December 11, at sea, near Santiago de Cuba. He went to Porto Rico as supervisor of schools under the government and was taken ill with meningitis shortly after his arrival. He was placed on board the U. S. transport Burnside to be brought to this country for better medical care, but died on the fifth...
Hollister, Murchie and Bull of troop A, 1st U. S. Cavalry Volunteers, who sailed from Tampa on the transport "Yucatan," have been put in charge of the landing boat of their troop, positions of responsibility and danger if landing is attempted in the face of the enemy...
...usual class of attractions at the Hollis has been made for the week of April 15, when a most magnificent minstrel organization, under the direction of Primrose and West will hold the boards. Over 70 artists comprise the company, and an entire train of special cars is necessary to transport the company and scenery. The engagement is for one week only, and Wednesday, Saturday and an extra matinee on Lexington Day will be given...
...against a squad from the M. I. T. The skill of the two bodies of men in drilling will be compared, and also individual excellence. Prizes will probably be given, as is customary, in both competitions. A competitive drill with Yale is doubtful, owing to lack of funds to transport a company...
Rain as a source of energy is seen in waterfalls. It has been estimated that the force of Niagara would drive all the engines in the world. There is no reason why we could not transport the energy of Niagara in the form of electricity for motive power hundreds of miles away, if by some means the cost of conducting it could be removed...