Record-Setting 15200 Feet Parachute Drop St. Paul Skydive
Miss Phoebe Fairgrave of Saint Paul broke the world record with a 15200 feet parachute jump. In the aircraft with her were pilot V. Ovitie and Minneapolis Aero Club recorder Paul Goldsborough. The chute deployed after 5000 feet, and Fairgrave described the experience as terrible urging others not to fear attempting lower records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoebe Fairgrave
St. Paul
Minn
Mis Fairgrave
V. ©. Ovitie
Paul Goldsborough
Minneapolis Aero Club
Doctor Sawyer a Horseman in Washington Ride
General Sawyer, President Harding’s personal physician, enjoyed an early morning ride in Potomac Park Washington and plans to urge the President to take up horseback riding soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles EL Sawyer
Harding
Potomac Park
Washington
Sawyer
Patriarch of American bankers John Aikman Stewart
John Aikman Stewart, who on August 22 will reach ninety nine, is described as the patriarch of American bankers. He has been active in banking since 1850, organized the United States Trust Company in 1853, and served as secretary president and chairman. He held public office as assistant treasurer of the United States under Lincoln and is noted for educational work.
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John Aikman Stewart
United States Trust Company
United States
Lincoln
Sport Postponed Reflects Outdoor Plans and Finances
A quoted exchange shows plans to go fishing were postponed due to time and money constraints after purchasing fishing gear. The remark implies an orderly but stalled attempt to pursue an outdoor trip.
Wet Paint Notice Sparks Park Confrontation
A park attendant asks a woman to respect a wet paint notice on a bench while she questions the guard’s authority. The exchange highlights tension between the public and staff enforcing safety signage in a public space.
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Prague
Wenen
Lottadie
Philadelphia
Catherine Reeden
Washbars
Yellowstone Nathona Park
World Flare
J. Wo Vanick
Youngstown
Penmsylvania Avenue
Jie
Ta Finich
W. EL Moberly
Capitol
Mr. Moberly
Congress
Brumidl
of Elks
Jackson, Michigan
Aichi
Fren Daeksen
Michishe
Chicago
Chicase
Plactie
Grant Park
Lake Front
Shoven
Jimmie Bradley
House Committee
District of Columbia
Jimmie
American Forestry Association
Underhill
Katherine Sellers
Representative Focht
DR. Sawyer
Patriarch OF Bankers
Sport
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