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Wednesday, October 27, 1926
Life & TimesAs printed 100 years ago on page 2 of:Evening StarWashington, D.C.

Power Transmission Through Electric Waves Is Foreshadowed by Marconi

Context - explained by ACL:

Signor Marconi said that less was known about the theory of wireless than many persons imagined, and that the whole theory and practice of long distance radio transmission were undergoing a radical change.

Remarks on the changing theory of long distance radio and on a beam system already exchanging messages with London.

The printed page, with the story outlined
[The story on the printed page. Evening Star, Washington, D.C., October 27, 1926, page 2]

Signor Marconi said with other things, that less was known regarding the theory of wireless than many persons imagined, and that the whole theory and practice of long-distance radio transmission were undergoing a radical change.

He expressed confidence that his system of beam radio transmission would make wireless telephony more effective and aid in the transmission of pictures and facsimiles, including television.

Only recently he put in operation his beam radio service between Montreal and London. Messages in dot and dash were exchanged at a rate of 200 words a minute.

Reproduced unchanged from Evening Star, October 27, 1926, page 2.
This text reflects the language, attitudes and errors of its time. A Century Late publishes it as a historical document.
Text: read from the Library of Congress scan by A Century Late, within the article boundaries of American Stories (Dell et al., 2023), DOI 10.57967/hf/0757.

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October 26, 1926. The original articles, with the text exactly as it appeared and scans of the original newspaper pages, from that day’s editions of the following publications:The Bismarck Tribune, The Indianapolis Times, Daily Kennebec Journal, and Evening Star.

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Life & TimesAs printed 100 years ago on page 2 of:Evening StarWashington, D.C.

Power Transmission Through Electric Waves Is Foreshadowed by Marconi

Context - explained by ACL:

Signor Marconi said that less was known about the theory of wireless than many persons imagined, and that the whole theory and practice of long distance radio transmission were undergoing a radical change.

Remarks on the changing theory of long distance radio and on a beam system already exchanging messages with London.

The printed page, with the story outlined
[The story on the printed page. Evening Star, Washington, D.C., October 27, 1926, page 2]

Signor Marconi said with other things, that less was known regarding the theory of wireless than many persons imagined, and that the whole theory and practice of long-distance radio transmission were undergoing a radical change.

He expressed confidence that his system of beam radio transmission would make wireless telephony more effective and aid in the transmission of pictures and facsimiles, including television.

Only recently he put in operation his beam radio service between Montreal and London. Messages in dot and dash were exchanged at a rate of 200 words a minute.

Reproduced unchanged from Evening Star, October 27, 1926, page 2.
This text reflects the language, attitudes and errors of its time. A Century Late publishes it as a historical document.
Text: read from the Library of Congress scan by A Century Late, within the article boundaries of American Stories (Dell et al., 2023), DOI 10.57967/hf/0757.

Reproduced unchanged from Evening Star, October 27, 1926, page 2.
This text reflects the language, attitudes and errors of its time. A Century Late publishes it as a historical document.
Text: read from the Library of Congress scan by A Century Late, within the article boundaries of American Stories (Dell et al., 2023), DOI 10.57967/hf/0757.

Yesterday's paper

October 26, 1926. The original articles, with the text exactly as it appeared and scans of the original newspaper pages, from that day’s editions of the following publications:The Bismarck Tribune, The Indianapolis Times, Daily Kennebec Journal, and Evening Star.

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Today's paper

October 27, 1926. The original articles, with the text exactly as it appeared and scans of the original newspaper pages, from that day’s editions of the following publications:The Bismarck Tribune, The Daily Worker, Daily Kennebec Journal, The Washington Times, New Britain Herald, Evening Star, and The Alaska Daily Empire.

A Century Late
Wednesday, October 27, 1926 Price: 2 Cents
Notice to Readers: Every story as printed 100 years ago: nothing added, nothing rewritten, our notes marked. They didn't know how it ends.
You do.
Life & TimesAs printed 100 years ago on page 2 of:Evening StarWashington, D.C.

Power Transmission Through Electric Waves Is Foreshadowed by Marconi

Context - explained by ACL:

Signor Marconi said that less was known about the theory of wireless than many persons imagined, and that the whole theory and practice of long distance radio transmission were undergoing a radical change.

Remarks on the changing theory of long distance radio and on a beam system already exchanging messages with London.

The printed page, with the story outlined
[The story on the printed page. Evening Star, Washington, D.C., October 27, 1926, page 2]

Signor Marconi said with other things, that less was known regarding the theory of wireless than many persons imagined, and that the whole theory and practice of long-distance radio transmission were undergoing a radical change.

He expressed confidence that his system of beam radio transmission would make wireless telephony more effective and aid in the transmission of pictures and facsimiles, including television.

Only recently he put in operation his beam radio service between Montreal and London. Messages in dot and dash were exchanged at a rate of 200 words a minute.

Reproduced unchanged from Evening Star, October 27, 1926, page 2.
This text reflects the language, attitudes and errors of its time. A Century Late publishes it as a historical document.
Text: read from the Library of Congress scan by A Century Late, within the article boundaries of American Stories (Dell et al., 2023), DOI 10.57967/hf/0757.

Reproduced unchanged from Evening Star, October 27, 1926, page 2.
This text reflects the language, attitudes and errors of its time. A Century Late publishes it as a historical document.
Text: read from the Library of Congress scan by A Century Late, within the article boundaries of American Stories (Dell et al., 2023), DOI 10.57967/hf/0757.

Yesterday's paper

October 26, 1926. The original articles, with the text exactly as it appeared and scans of the original newspaper pages, from that day’s editions of the following publications:The Bismarck Tribune, The Indianapolis Times, Daily Kennebec Journal, and Evening Star.

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Today's paper

October 27, 1926. The original articles, with the text exactly as it appeared and scans of the original newspaper pages, from that day’s editions of the following publications:The Bismarck Tribune, The Daily Worker, Daily Kennebec Journal, The Washington Times, New Britain Herald, Evening Star, and The Alaska Daily Empire.

A Century Late
Wednesday, October 27, 1926 Price: 2 Cents
Notice to Readers: Every story as printed 100 years ago: nothing added, nothing rewritten, our notes marked. They didn't know how it ends.
You do.
Life & TimesAs printed 100 years ago on page 2 of:Evening StarWashington, D.C.

Power Transmission Through Electric Waves Is Foreshadowed by Marconi

Context - explained by ACL:

Signor Marconi said that less was known about the theory of wireless than many persons imagined, and that the whole theory and practice of long distance radio transmission were undergoing a radical change.

Remarks on the changing theory of long distance radio and on a beam system already exchanging messages with London.

The printed page, with the story outlined
[The story on the printed page. Evening Star, Washington, D.C., October 27, 1926, page 2]

Signor Marconi said with other things, that less was known regarding the theory of wireless than many persons imagined, and that the whole theory and practice of long-distance radio transmission were undergoing a radical change.

He expressed confidence that his system of beam radio transmission would make wireless telephony more effective and aid in the transmission of pictures and facsimiles, including television.

Only recently he put in operation his beam radio service between Montreal and London. Messages in dot and dash were exchanged at a rate of 200 words a minute.

Reproduced unchanged from Evening Star, October 27, 1926, page 2.
This text reflects the language, attitudes and errors of its time. A Century Late publishes it as a historical document.
Text: read from the Library of Congress scan by A Century Late, within the article boundaries of American Stories (Dell et al., 2023), DOI 10.57967/hf/0757.

Reproduced unchanged from Evening Star, October 27, 1926, page 2.
This text reflects the language, attitudes and errors of its time. A Century Late publishes it as a historical document.
Text: read from the Library of Congress scan by A Century Late, within the article boundaries of American Stories (Dell et al., 2023), DOI 10.57967/hf/0757.

Yesterday's paper

October 26, 1926. The original articles, with the text exactly as it appeared and scans of the original newspaper pages, from that day’s editions of the following publications:The Bismarck Tribune, The Indianapolis Times, Daily Kennebec Journal, and Evening Star.

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Today's paper

October 27, 1926. The original articles, with the text exactly as it appeared and scans of the original newspaper pages, from that day’s editions of the following publications:The Bismarck Tribune, The Daily Worker, Daily Kennebec Journal, The Washington Times, New Britain Herald, Evening Star, and The Alaska Daily Empire.

A Century Late
Wednesday, October 27, 1926 Price: 2 Cents
Notice to Readers: Every story as printed 100 years ago: nothing added, nothing rewritten, our notes marked. They didn't know how it ends.
You do.
Life & TimesAs printed 100 years ago on page 2 of:Evening StarWashington, D.C.

Power Transmission Through Electric Waves Is Foreshadowed by Marconi

Context - explained by ACL:

Signor Marconi said that less was known about the theory of wireless than many persons imagined, and that the whole theory and practice of long distance radio transmission were undergoing a radical change.

Remarks on the changing theory of long distance radio and on a beam system already exchanging messages with London.

The printed page, with the story outlined
[The story on the printed page. Evening Star, Washington, D.C., October 27, 1926, page 2]

Signor Marconi said with other things, that less was known regarding the theory of wireless than many persons imagined, and that the whole theory and practice of long-distance radio transmission were undergoing a radical change.

He expressed confidence that his system of beam radio transmission would make wireless telephony more effective and aid in the transmission of pictures and facsimiles, including television.

Only recently he put in operation his beam radio service between Montreal and London. Messages in dot and dash were exchanged at a rate of 200 words a minute.

Reproduced unchanged from Evening Star, October 27, 1926, page 2.
This text reflects the language, attitudes and errors of its time. A Century Late publishes it as a historical document.
Text: read from the Library of Congress scan by A Century Late, within the article boundaries of American Stories (Dell et al., 2023), DOI 10.57967/hf/0757.

Reproduced unchanged from Evening Star, October 27, 1926, page 2.
This text reflects the language, attitudes and errors of its time. A Century Late publishes it as a historical document.
Text: read from the Library of Congress scan by A Century Late, within the article boundaries of American Stories (Dell et al., 2023), DOI 10.57967/hf/0757.

Yesterday's paper

October 26, 1926. The original articles, with the text exactly as it appeared and scans of the original newspaper pages, from that day’s editions of the following publications:The Bismarck Tribune, The Indianapolis Times, Daily Kennebec Journal, and Evening Star.

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Today's paper

October 27, 1926. The original articles, with the text exactly as it appeared and scans of the original newspaper pages, from that day’s editions of the following publications:The Bismarck Tribune, The Daily Worker, Daily Kennebec Journal, The Washington Times, New Britain Herald, Evening Star, and The Alaska Daily Empire.