Maughan Flight Fight Through Faulty Oil Cooler
The continuing story of Lieutenant Maughan’s cross country attempt to reach San Francisco in a wartime maneuver ends in midflight as a fresh oil cooler leak forces a forced landing near Rock Springs. Officials report average speeds around 155 mph with key legs via Dayton St Joseph Cheyenne and Rock Springs. prior leaks prompted brief delays as mechanics worked to repair the oil feed line.
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Rock Springs
Mitchell Field
Dayton
St. Joseph
Cheyenne
United States Air Mal Service
Meaghan
Maughan
Rocky Mountains
Saldure
Utah
San
Avenue City
United States
Officers at Mitchell Field report Planes' failure due to solder melt
At Mitchell Field Lieutenant Maughan's daylight to sundown continental trip ended at Rock Springs Wyoming when engine overheated after a solder leak in the oil feed pipe. Officials blamed loosened solder and heat, expressing disappointment but confidence he would try again.
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Associated Press
Mitchell Field
N. Y
Maughan
Rock Springs
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Long Island
Admiral Sigsbee Dies In New York Era Tribute
The obituary recounts Admiral Sigsbee’s long naval career from his Annapolis graduation in 1859 to his actions in the Spanish American War. It notes his leadership after the Maine explosion, his role with the court of inquiry, and his later exploits including capturing the Restorime and surrendering vessels Isabella II and Terror. The piece honors his inventions and service spanning 33 years of peacetime.
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Maine
Sigsbee
United States
Court of Inquiry
Sigshee
St. Paul
Restorme
Cervera
Santiago
Isabella II
Terror
Albany
N. Y
Annapolis
West Gulf
Admiralragut
Mobile Bay
Porter
Fort Fisher
Mother of Lieutenant Maughan Proud Despite Landing
In Logan Utah on July 19 Mrs Mary N Maughan mother of Lieutenant Russell L Maughan expressed satisfaction with her sons achievements while disappointed he had to land before completing his coast to coast flight after an off leak. She noted his long path from high school to military service including Utah Agricultural College training and air service in France and hoped for a furlough and a flight together in an army plane.
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Associated Press
Logan
Utah
Mary N. Maughan
Russell L. Maughan
Rock Springs
Utah Agricultural College
Army
California
France
Maughan
America
Air Service
Maughan’s ocean crossing attempt ends. wife hails safe return
Heber City Utah July 19 Russell L Maughan failed to complete an ocean to ocean dusk flight but his wife Mrs Maughan expressed relief at his safety. She said he showed that mechanical weakness rather than human endurance blocked the feat and that she is proud of his scientific contribution.
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Associated Press
Heber City
Utah
Russell L. Maughan
Ghan
Wither
Russell Lowell Jr
Weston Fisher
Maughan
Salduro
Produce Sale Notice Head Lettuce and Onions
Head lettuce two for 25 cents onions and radishes by the bunch. Beets and carrots offered as two for 15 cents. Market ad lists prices for produce in a compact sale panel.
Admiral Bigsbee and Maine era figures in naval lore
The article notes Admiral Bigsbee’s ascent to rear admiral by age 58, his roles as chief intelligence officer and commander at League Island and South Atlantic, and his retirement in 1907 after a career highlighted by lectures and writings on deep sea exploration and the Maine. It also mentions New Orleans planning a large municipal swimming pool to serve 6,000 to 10,000 daily bathers.
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Prussia
William
Sigshee
League Island Navy Yard
South Atlantic
North Atlantic
Maine
United States Coast Survey
Annapolis
Bigsbee
Genan
A. Cote
New Orleans
Democratic Leaders Discuss Wet Plank at French Lick
In French Lick Indiana July 19 Democratic leaders Thomas Taggart Charles Murphy and George Brennan met but gave no statements on Smiths presidential candidacy or a wet plank in the party platform. Observers note Brennan urged the wet plank and Smith supporters see encouragement. Exports to England remain weak in re export trade with silk goods and textiles, while Indian trade shows recovery as exchange markets improve.
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Associated Press
French Lick Springs
Ind
Alfred E. Smith
New York
Thomas Taggart
Indiana
Charles E. Murphy
George E. Brennan
Illinois
Smith
Brennan
England
Autralia
Southea Islands
Silk exports fall to America amid higher duties
A Tokyo report notes a marked drop in raw silk exports to the United States this year due to higher American import duties and firmer Yokohama quotations. The decline also includes a general fall in shipments, reflecting weaker demand and market conditions.
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Tokio
America
Board of Agriculture
Yokohama
Hold up killed in attempt on judge Bray
In Denver on July 19 an unidentified man attempted a robbery against Police Magistrate Henry A. Bray. Patrolman Ogle, nearby, shot the robber dead as Bray stepped from a streetcar at Sixth and Ogden streets. Bray was unharmed and returned home.
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Associated Press
Denver
Colo
Henry A. Bray
Ogle
Bray
Judge Brey
Sixth
Ogden
Judge Bray
Royal Scion Becomes Bankwear Vienna Count Otto Sefried
The latest royal figure to join the mercantile world is Count Otto Sefried, a grandchild of the late Emperor Franconi, entering the ranks of Vienna’s merchants.
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Bankwe
Vienna
Otto Sefried
Fran
Joseph Appointed Manager at Budapest Branch
Joseph is appointed manager of the Budapest branch of the Austrian Commercial Bank in a just announced leadership move.
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Cis Joseph
Budapest
Austrian Commercial Bank
Twelve African laborers burned in craps game incident
Twelve of thirteen black workers at La Belle Ironworks labor camp in Steubenville were hospitalized with burns after a pistol misfire during a card game. The scene involved a hot fuel pipe, a money pot, and ruined trousers while players stood and ate standing for days. Mr and Mrs Sheridan from Deer Lodge are visiting Butte guests at the Acoma.
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Associated Press
Steubenville
Ohio
Labelle Ironworks
Mrs. J. Sheridan
Butte
Deer Lodge
Acoma
California Walnut Growers Mark $11 Million Season
Eleven million dollars' worth of walnuts and byproducts were marketed in 1922 by the California Walnut Growers' association. It handled 40,111,800 pounds against 48,000,000 pounds of imports and shipped 80.2 percent of California's crop. Co. C. Teague was re-elected president for the eleventh year, with Ralph McNees as vice president and Carlylorpe as general manager, and W. T. Webber as sales manager and secretary.
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Los Angeles
California Walnut Growers’ Association
California
Co. C. Teague
Association
Ralph Mc Nees
Carlylorpe
W. T. Webber
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