Airplane repair in cornfield by Maynard and crew
The Flying Parson Lieutenant Maynard and observer W B Kline replaced a broken engine in mid flight using a tree limb hoist near Wahoo Nebraska. They tested the Liberty motor at dawn and then resumed flight toward Bryan Ohio amid public curiosity and questions about their endurance.
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Morning Journal
CPRC
Chicago
Nebraska
BR. W. Maynard
Necraska
Maynard
W. B. Kline
Nebraska Good Roads Service
Wahoo
Neb
Red Francis
Kline
O. K
Switch
Winil
Upe
Bryan
Ohio
Trixie
Himeett
Weather Summary for Denver and Arizona Regions
Denver fair and warmer Saturday with unsettled and colder conditions in the north portion Sunday. Arizona partly cloudy Saturday and Sunday with unsettled skies. warmer in the north on Saturday and cooler on Sunday.
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Denver
Cole
Det
New Mexico
Arizona
Weather Summary From State University Report
For the twenty four hours ended at 6 pm yesterday the state university recorded temperature 89 and 54 humidity 4 am and 6 am readings 56 humidity 6 pm precipitation none. maximum wind velocity 14 with prevailing direction south. day described as clear.
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State University
Sene da Fe
Wiws
Reerry Ie
Lansing urges adoption of League of Nations
Secretary of State Lansing urged adopting the League of Nations in its present form, arguing that rejection would hinder future efforts for world unity and peace. He warned against class imperialism and called democracy the supreme principle needed to ensure lasting peace, urging united American effort.
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Morning Journal
Albany
Lansing
League of Nations
New York University Regents
United States
League
Paris
France
Belgian royal party tours Grand Canyon visit
The royal Belgian pair led by King Albert toured California and Arizona toward the Grand Canyon. A reception in Los Angeles followed by motor parades drew crowds as Queen Elizabeth wore a parasol to shield from heat. The train schedule lagged, and a stop at Mrs. Baldwin’s ranch near Pasadena was skipped.
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Associated Press
Ciand Canyon
Arizona
California
Jos Angeles
Queen Elizabeth
King Albert
Whittow Picture Studio
Moten Picture Aviation
Anita Daldwin
Lucky” Preldwin
Pasadena
All Day Conference Fails to Unite Miner Factions
Secretary Jison leads talks with miners and operators in an all day conference as efforts to end the walkout by C04 diggers prove fruitless. Tensions remain high with no unified settlement in sight.
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Jison
Parley Set For Next Tuesday In Mine Wage Talks
Washington delegates from miners and operators plan to reconvene the joint interstate conference next Tuesday to attempt a peace settlement over the looming strike of about 500000 bituminous coal miners. Secretary Wilson urged full scale committees to Washington for talks as John L. Lewis warned any deal must respect existing contracts and hours. Brewster refused initial talks but later sent a committee. operators defended collective bargaining while pressing for equal responsibility under any agreement.
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JY Morning Journal
Prelal
Washington
Wilson
John Ll. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Brewster
Thomas T. Brewster
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Lewis
Mr. Wilson
Sense Committee
Garfield
Wilfor
United States
Diplomatic Service S urged to join civil service reform
Resolution adopted at the American Manufacturers' Export association convention calls for placing the entire diplomatic and consular service except ambassadors and ministers under civil service rules. It seeks substantial salary increases, expanded living allowances, and provision for official residences.
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OY Mon Wing Journol Braeciak Leeetn Wine
New York
United States
American Manufacturers’ Export Association
War on cigarette crusade urged by church leaders
At the international convention of the Disciples of Cherter the temperance board official said eliminating cigarettes would be the next church crusade. He asserted cigarettes harmed soldiers and claimed reform forces align for Sabbath observance replacing the current Sabbath.
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BPR
White House
Tothrees Triget Ir
Watson
Matt
Workmen Haven't Used War for Concessions Says Gompers
Samuel Gompers, addressing an industrial conference, denies charges made by L F Loree that workers have used war as a tool to extract concessions. He argues labor aims for fair treatment through negotiation rather than conflict.
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Samuel Gompers
L. F. Loree
Labor Conference Ends Week With Labor Rights Debate
The Washington labor conference wraps its second week as negotiators debate collective bargaining. Employers offer a substitute to protect rights to deal with or without non-employers, while a central committee works to reconcile declarations and shape a new program. Samuel Gompers defends labor patriotism and vows a fair share of toil rewards, appealing to unity amid tension.
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Morning Journal
Leagen Wire
Washington
National Industrial Conference
Thomas L. @hadbourne
Samuel Ghompers
American Federation of Labor
W Leree
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
Toree
Gompers
Wilson
Tut
Comper
United States
America
Goampers
Mr. Loree
No Occasion for Increasing Coal Prices Said by Union
A statement from the United Mine Workers of America in Indianapolis asserts no cause for a move to raise coal prices before the November strike. It warns reports of a $1 per ton hike are profiteering and unnecessary since miners will remain at work only until the strike starts.
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Vonmin
Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
J. L. Lewin
Rio
Flow of Gas with Oil Show Strong Near Tucumcari
A strong gas flow with oil was reported at the Meffee well, eight and a half miles southeast of Tucumcari, as drilling at 3,200 feet resumed after the flow was stopped. The area shows significant excitement as the crew continues work hoping for a stronger oil arrival.
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Tucumcari
Tucumcart
Here
Deddle
Senate Rejects Two Amendments From Treaty Pact
Senators vote down two proposed amendments drafted by Senator Fall of New Mexico. amendments written into the treaty by committee are rejected, leaving the pact intact without the changes.
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Fall of
New Mexico
Senate
Senate Drops Two Pall Amendments To Peace Treaty
The Senate voted by acclamation to strike two amendments written by Senator Pall from the peace treaty. The moves reduced the number of committee amendments to forty six and aimed at limiting the reparations commission powers. Debate touched on Silesian plebiscite and Irish-Americans’ league covenant objections as Senate leaders push toward ratification work.
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Washington
Senate Today
Foreign Relations Committee
Pall
New Mexico
Senate
League of Nations
Europe
H. M. House
Hitchcock
Fall
Kelloge
Minnesota
Brandeee
Connecticut
Wadeworth
New York
Nelson
War Department
President Wilson shows definite improvement in condition
A White House bulletin reports marked improvement in President Wilson's prostate swelling with no operation needed. Kidney function and heart action are normal, and vital signs remain stable. Doctors plan to continue case study and reconvene for further assessment tomorrow.
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White House
Washington
Wilson
Grayson
John Youn
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Ht. A. Fowler
Sterling Ruffin
Lutt
Naval Hospital
Young
Hugh Young
Johne Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Marriage Regulation Proposed for American Soldiers Abroad
Washington reports a bill to regulate marriages of American soldiers and civilians abroad. It would require affidavits of age and unmarriage before marriage under naval or military authority with strict penalties for violations. The French government supports the provisions and seeks swift passage.
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OY Morning Journal
Washington
State, War and Navy Departments
Wadaworth
Senate Military Committee
War Department
Palmer appeals to women of America to enlist in war on high living cost
Washington Met. Attorney General and associates rally to enlist women’s aid in curbing high living costs. Officials plan printed appeals to housewives, curb fashion changes, release surplus materials, and expand penalties for price profiteering.
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Palmer
America
Washington
Laimer
Maker
Daniela
John Barton Hayne
Shipping Board
Baker Beng
Palmers
Mr. Palmer
Payne
H . Figg
Department of Justice
Edward Costigan
Consumers League
The
League of
Rescue of Airmen From Bandits Told by Captain Matlack
Captain L F Matlack recounts a border episode detailing a daring rescue of airmen from bandits. The American Legion article frames his account as a thrilling act of bravery and leadership.
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American Legion
Ransom Found In His Hands After Flight With Aviator
A private ransom was subscribed and held in the suspect's hands while he fled with an aviator from Mexico. Unclear at the time was the pledge of allegiance to the United States.
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Aviator
Mexico
United States
Heroic Border Rescue Sparks Mass Meeting Address
Capt L F Matlack recounted the Rio Grande rescue of two aviators held for ransom by Mexican bandits near Can delaria and Ojinaga. He led Troop K of the Eighth Cavalry in routing bandits, paying $15,000 ransom, and returning the captives across the river after a swift, grueling march.
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L. F. Matlack
Rio Grande
American Legion
Matlack
Matthick
Eighth Cavalry
Candelaria
Marfa
Ojinaga
Conchas
Mexico
Texas
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Maria
Karson
Mathock
Matlock
Renteria
Davis
Eighth
Morrain
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