Souther Field Aviators Invited for Pulitzer Trophy Flight
Americus aviators at Souther Field are invited by the Aero Club of America, the Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club to compete for the Pulitzer trophy for the longest May flight to or from Atlantic City New Jersey. Army Air Service consent is sought and several top flyers and instructors are being considered to represent Americus in this Pan American era event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Souther Field
Aero Club of Ameri- Club
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
New York World
Atlantic City
Americus
Army
Air Service
Washington
J. E. Hightower
Pres Vance
Southern Tilt
Seacsomeae Ester Ee
Ivery Real
N. J
New York
President Aero Club
Ralph Pulitzer
Joseph “Pulitzer, Jr
Herbert Pulitzer
New Jersey
Luke Lea Tried to Kidnap Ex Kaiser In Dutch Castle
Senator Luke Lea and a group of officers attempted to kidnap the Kaiser from Count von Bentinck’s castle in January. The party crossed the Dutch border by car, passed guards, entered the mansion, and prepared to search for the Kaiser before Dutch guards appeared and the Americans retreated.
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Luke Lea
Kaiser
Tel
Count von Bentinck
Holland
Underwood & Underwood
Odessa Evacuated by Allies For Food Supply
Paris dateline reports the Black Sea port of Odessa has been officially relinquished by Allied forces due to severe food shortages. Murmansk disorder claims blamed on Finnish forces, per London dispatch. Bulgarian troops deployed to Strumitza to quell an iridentist Greek uprising.
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Paris
Associated Press
Black Sea
Odessa
Bolonski
Strumitza
Aero Club of Americus congratulates on aviation progress
The Aero Club of Americus Georgia congratulates Augustus Post for promoting aviation. It notes Souther Field at Americus hosts the U S Army flying school and pledges support to have several of Souther Field’s top flyers and instructors participate in the competition.
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Augustus Post
Aero Club of ‘América
New York City
New York World
New York
Aero Club
Americus
Georgia
United States Army Flying School
Souther Field
Joseph ‘Perkins
Amer
Germany May Ask Allies to Keep Order in Europe
The German cabinet considers appealing to Allied armies to maintain order in Germany for Europe’s sake. General Humbert may lead allied troops in Central Europe. A general strike is proclaimed in Berlin and Spandau. authorities denounce railroad strike threats and patrols tighten around Berlin. German troops march toward Essen amid clashes between strikers and Christian workers. Krupp plant occupied.
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Germany
Humbert
Central
Europe
PAMIS
Associated Press
Zurich
le. Journal
le Clair
Berlin
Surance
Wilhelmstrasse
Essen
Copenhagen
Gove
Christian Workers Organization
Krupp
Three Thousand Agents to Enforce Prohibition Law
Washington April 9 Three thousand internal revenue agents will enforce prohibition in specially arranged zones starting July 1. The plan calls for cooperation with local police to aid enforcement in communities where police are efficient.
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Washington
Associated Press
Internal Revenue
Aideste Les Rie Parone
Calities
Sidney Drew Dies. Stage and Screen Star Passes Away
New York April 9 Sidney Drew renowned stage and film actor died at his home aged 64. A bale of cotton will be flown from here to Atlantic City in May for sale with proceeds donated to the American Red Cross. Lieutenant Alfred W. Vance offers to pilot the airplane carrying the bale if permitted to do so. J Hightower president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
Sidney
Atlantic City
N. J
American Red Cross
Alfred W. Vance
Souther Field
Air Service
J. & Hightower
Clouds Frozen Two Miles High Sailors Describe Odd Sky Feature
SOUTHER FIELD April 9 A remarkable atmospheric phenomenon appeared over southern Georgia at 10 30 a m The clouds at an elevation of two miles became frozen while the earth’s surface temperature was seventy degrees This rare event kept nearby air turbulent and windy resembling a tornado seen in Omaha Monday
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Souther Field
Georgia
Omaha
Blackmail and Brest transport stir Paris press
The Matin blasts American propagandists and the Wilson delegation over dispatching the George Washington to Brest early in the peace talks. French criticism targets the American peace delegation while noting continued progress. The second sub committee on reparations reported it has adopted its interim findings on enemy financial capacity and payment means.
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Paris
Associated Press
Matin
Wilson
George Washington
Brest
Peace Conference Commission
Extravagance at Muscle Shoals uncovered
Washington dispatch reports that the government nitrate plant at Muscle Shoals Alabama is linked to expenditures described as extravagant. Justice Department agents have uncovered the matter but have not yet determined if there is criminal liability.
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Washington
Associated Press
Muscle Shoals
Ala
Department of Justice
25 Hour General Strike Ordered in Rome
Rome reports the General Federation of Labor council has ordered a 25 hour general strike. It will begin Thursday at 6 o clock in the morning. The action is set to affect workers across the city. Organizers say the aim is to press labor demands.
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Rome
Associated, Press
Council of the General Federation of Labor
Bolshevist Financing Not Taken Seriously
Washington April 9 The department of justice says the claim that Bolshevist agitation in the United States is financed by wealthy individuals especially women is not considered credible or supported by evidence.
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Washington
Associated Press
United States
Department of Justice
Sumter County Approves 500000 Highway Bond Issue
Sumter County voters backed a 500000 highway bond with federal aid, 1109 for and 78 against out of 1187 total. Thecounty registration was 1650, two thirds needed, and advocates exceeded the threshold by 361 votes. Americus polls closed with 659 to 6 in favor. district turnout credited to strong organization and local business support.
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Sumter
Bord
Americus
Leslie
Sumter County
J. A. Hixon
W. H. Scarborough
Joel W. Hightower
Scarborough
Hightower
British to Start on Ocean Flight Apr. 16
London reports the Shortt brothers plan to begin their Atlantic flight from Newfoundland to Ireland on April 16 as part of the 10,000 pound race. Weather conditions are noted as a factor in the schedule.
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London
Shortt Brothers
Alantic
Ireland
Newfoundland
Business Men of Plains at Fish-Fry
Plains businessmen spent an evening at Spann's Mill Webster county on Monday. They fished and fried trout with hot cakes and coffee, cooked by Timmerman and Anderson. Twenty three pounds of trout and brim were eaten before the party headed home about 11 30 p.m.
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Plains
B Spann
Spann
Lunsford
A. J. Timmerman
H. R. McGee
G. D. Anderson
J. L. Slappa
G. W. Montgomery
Ross Dean
J. B. Harper
R M. Andrews
B. T. Wise
C&c
C. Lunsford
P. FP
Timmerman
Bummerman, Jr
J. F. Plexieco
J. H. Dodson
G. D Anderson
H. R. Metes
M. M. Jennings
W. FP
Ball
J. L. Slappey
Airplane Journey Planned Over Twenty Hours
The report states that permitting is in place and the aircraft is planned to complete the voyage in about twenty hours. This terse summary notes the long flight time and official authorization without extra details.
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Russia
War Office
U. S
Drew
U.S
Fwebee
Sane
Taboo Gmaielg Owe
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Eoe RT
Beta Ovens
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