Nashville, Tenn: The east basin of the Nashville city reservoir gives way and a deluge washes several small buildings away. No loss of life is reported. Portsmouth, England: The Iron Duke, the largest dreadnought in the world, is launched ...See moreNashville, Tenn: The east basin of the Nashville city reservoir gives way and a deluge washes several small buildings away. No loss of life is reported. Portsmouth, England: The Iron Duke, the largest dreadnought in the world, is launched before a great crowd. Wyandotte, Mich: The Bee and See, the largest side-wheeler afloat, is launched sideways after being christened by Miss Eleanor Moodey. The vessel is 500 feet long and will have accommodations for 650 passengers. The Balkan War: Sofia, Bulgaria: The troops receive the blessing of the Church in the presence of King Ferdinand and leave for the front immediately. Constantinople, Turkey: The troops leave for the frontier to oppose the invasion of the allied armies of the Balkan States. Philadelphia, Pa: The U.S.S. Tennessee and Montana leave for Constantinople to protect Americans in the event of a massacre of Christians if the Bulgarians enter the Holy City. Paris, France: Ermine shawl collars and muffs are in especial favor with the well-dressed woman of the capital. Written by
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