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November 21, 1896
The Daily Herald
Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas
What is this article about?
Two Chicago men claim discovery of a secret vegetable powder that mixes with water to create a powerful electric battery, potentially revolutionizing transportation by powering lights and generating 110 volts.
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CHEMICAL ELECTRICITY.
Two Chicago Men Claim Discovery of a Powerful Powder.
Chicago, Ill., Nov. 17.—The Journal publishes a column article concerning the discovery of a vegetable powder which it is asserted, will revolutionize transportation methods. The powder when mixed with water forms an electric battery, one cell of which is strong enough to run half a dozen incandescent lights. With two cells a power of 110 volts is claimed. The alleged discoverers are Washington S. Haskins, a colored policeman; and Lavelle Rogers, formerly a theatrical manager. The powder is claimed to be made from the roots of a common plant, the name of which is kept secret awaiting the patent.
Two Chicago Men Claim Discovery of a Powerful Powder.
Chicago, Ill., Nov. 17.—The Journal publishes a column article concerning the discovery of a vegetable powder which it is asserted, will revolutionize transportation methods. The powder when mixed with water forms an electric battery, one cell of which is strong enough to run half a dozen incandescent lights. With two cells a power of 110 volts is claimed. The alleged discoverers are Washington S. Haskins, a colored policeman; and Lavelle Rogers, formerly a theatrical manager. The powder is claimed to be made from the roots of a common plant, the name of which is kept secret awaiting the patent.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Chemical Electricity
Powder Discovery
Electric Battery
Vegetable Powder
Chicago Inventors
What entities or persons were involved?
Washington S. Haskins
Lavelle Rogers
Where did it happen?
Chicago, Ill.
Story Details
Key Persons
Washington S. Haskins
Lavelle Rogers
Location
Chicago, Ill.
Event Date
Nov. 17
Story Details
Two Chicago men, a colored policeman and a former theatrical manager, claim to have discovered a vegetable powder made from the roots of a common plant that, when mixed with water, forms a powerful electric battery capable of running multiple lights and producing 110 volts with two cells, potentially revolutionizing transportation methods.