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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1919
Page
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May 17 report from Berne notes German press attacks on President Wilson over the peace terms. Die Zeitung and Tagelische Rundschau accuse Wilson of betrayal and label him Germany’s executioner, warning against American peace.
Washington May 17. The NC-4 reached Horta in the Azores after a 1,200 mile leg from Trepassey and set a world record with an 80 mph average on the first leg to Europe. Navy officials report NC-3 and NC-1 near the Azores amid fog and rain squalls as the mission nears Punta Delgada Lisbon and the goal.
Lisbon prepares a grand fete for the American seaplanes NC-1 and NC-4 as they approach the Azores in the first trans Atlantic flight. In Ponta Delgada enthusiasts watch, bets pour in, and naval officers mark the historic progress with daily bulletins amid a festive, crowded harbor.
Glouster O May 17 The Sunday Creek Coal company has taken over all properties of the Sunday Creek Coal company of New Jersey the Buckeye Coal and Railway company and the Ohio Land and Railway company. The Buckeye holdings include several hundred houses a large store two mines a hospital and theatre at San Toy. New tipples shaker screens and lording booms are being installed in the Sunday Creek Valley Corning Hemlock Buckingham Congo and Shawnee. Harry Furniss was elected land agent and John B Stiff was named manager of the stores.
The NC-1, first of the giant Navy sea planes, has been greatly altered to gain speed and reduce power needs for takeoff. With NC-3, she completed the Rockaway Point to Trepassey Bay crossing without mishap.
Seaplane NC-1 and NC-4 logged movements from Trepassey to the Azores with takeoffs landings and waterings. Dirigible C-5 reported lost with unclear search status and command guidance returned to St Johns. Further updates place NC-1 NC-3 NC-4 in flight with foggy weather and off course notes near the Azores.
Paris May 17 Italians reportedly agree to Fiume as an international port and renounce claims to part of Istrian and Dalmatian lands while pressing for certain advantages. final settlement not yet reached.
Weather forecast for May 19 to 24 calls for normal mild temperatures with local showers early in the week and again on the weekend. Ohio Valley and Tennessee regions expected to see varying but generally light precipitation.
Six of eleven Messenger city carriers had perfect records this week. Richard Angell Everett Shirley Darrell Herron Theodore Moorhead Max Lewis and William Vernon delivered thousands of papers with no complaints on service.
In Columbus last night Charles Lindsay 71 shot Margaret White 17 then killed himself. The girl, who required medical care, says he attempted an attack when she entered his home to retrieve an umbrella she left there. Lindsay had been arrested last August on suspicion of murdering his housekeeper but was released.
Winnipeg May 17 noon The general strike of all workers here was expected to be complete this afternoon with telegraphers walking out cutting the city from outside communication. Men voted to leave their keys at noon Officials urged by S J Konenkamp Chicago president of the Commercial Telegraphers Union of America to remain at work. Railroad gatemen ticket sellers and baggage handlers stopped work today. Lines into the United States carried auditors and little delay was reported.
At Trepassey Newfoundland on May 17 crowds watched as Commander Towers led three NC planes into the night sky. The NC 4 surged ahead from the V formation, heading east toward Plymouth while onshore reporters sailors and local officials waved goodbye.
The Navy seaplane squadron led by NC-4 advances toward the Azores after passing station ships 14 and 18 near Trepassey Bay. NC-3 and NC-1 follow in formation. weather aids distance records as officials monitor progress and radio links through Bar Harbor and Cape Race remain intact.
Chaplain H. F. Mavene of the 147th Infantry delivers a lengthy address at First Christian church recounting German atrocities, battlefield humor, and the U S mobilization. He recalls the 11th hour silence, a ten minute German volley at eleven, and praises American doughboys and Marines at Chateau Thierry, noting the goose step and cooperation with French forces.
May 17 Philadelphia thousands of shipyard workers parade to demand permanent shipbuilding. Edward N. Hurley chairman of the Shipping Board leads the procession.
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