Harmony Prevails as Republicans Assume Sixty-Sixth Congress
The report notes the NC-3 sea plane found near Ponta Delgada after going missing Saturday morning. Navy Secretary Daniels congratulates Commander Towers and crew on the successful homeward effort and predicts two planes will reach England as weather delays NC-4's voyage.
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United Press
Horta Azores
New York
Ponta Delgada
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Commander Towers
England
Navy
Loss of American seaplane NC-1 during Atlantic flight
Commander Bellinger described the NC-1 disappearance after fog and rough seas near the Azores. The crew drifted five hours, were rescued by a small boat from the Ionia, and salvage efforts by destroyers Harding and Fairfax continued. NC-4 proceeds toward Lisbon as weather allows.
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W. R. Hargraves
United Press
Horta
Azores
Bellinger
Trepassey
Senna
Ionia
Columbia
Senia
Harding
Fairfax
Search for NC-3 Continues. NC-4 to Join Effort
Washington reports the NC-4 is ordered to assist in the search for Commander Towers while the last NC-3 remains missing after an all night sea hunt. Destroyers west of Ponta Delgada are recalled to join the organized search, with the trans Atlantic flight likely postponed. The NC-1 has sunk and its survivors are reported in good condition after drifting for two days.
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Washington
United Press
Europe
Navy Department
Admiral Jackson
Ponta Delgada
Lisbon
Bellinger
Fairfax
Corvo
United Press Staff
Commander Towers
Horta Azores
New York
Plunkett
Jackson
Navy
Pico
Vayal
Towa
NC-1
Horta
Columbia
U. S
Towers
H. C. Richardson
C. McCullough
R. A. Lavender
L. R. Moore
Department
Ponte del Gada
Azores
Coxey pushes federal initiative amid Washington chatter
General Jacob S. Coxey arrives in Washington urging a federal initiative and referendum and no interest bearing bonds. Vice President Marshall jokes he may attend ball games as the senate is expected to run itself. Chauncey Depew is warmly received on the senate floor. Medill McCormick’s mother attends the gallery seeking a seat near her son. Democrats target Truman Newberry and Republicans target Augustus Stanley in upcoming contests. Rep La Gallarda favors government funding for a France visit for a fallen soldier’s family, and Calder proposes renaming the Panama Canal the Roosevelt canal. Representative Emerson seeks $300 extra for fighters along with $60 from prior Congress. Madden introduces a bill barring Jim Crow car discrimination in interstate transit.
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Washington
Jacob S. Coxey
Waldorf Astoria
New York
Massilon
Ohio
Emerson
Madden
Illinois
Tribute Held Marking Lusitania Sinking Anniversary
A tribute marked the sinking of Lusitania by a U boat as UC-97, among captured submarines, was shown to boost the loan.
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Lusitania
New York Harbor
Victory Loan
New York
Hawker Starts Trans Atlantic Flight from St Johns
British aviator Harry Hawker and navigator Lieut Commander Mackenzie Grieve began a daring trans Atlantic attempt from St Johns Newfoundland aboard a Sopwith plane. Reports outlined the flight path toward Ireland, with early observations and warnings about weather and the fragile craft.
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London
Ireland
Harry G. Hawker
Mackenzie Grieve
St. Johns
N. F
Atlantic
Hawker
Ocean
Fort Brooklands Field
N. G
Frederick Raynham
Major Morgan
Harry Hawker
New York
Grieve
Europe
Martinsyde
British air raid stirs Atlantic search for missing plane
The Sopwith biplane dash generated intense interest along trans Atlantic lines. The NC-4, only survivor of the trio, was expected to join the hunt at dawn to locate the missing craft. Weather conditions could decide whether the NC-4 proceeds to Lisbon or continues the search.
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Lisbon
Serach
Search continues for NC 3 seaplane crew near Azores
The miss ing NC-3 crew led by Commander J H Towers remains lost as weather improves at the Azores. Navy ships broaden search around Pico and Fayal as Lieutenant Commander Read to begin next leg toward Lisbon if conditions permit.
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Azores
Newfoundland
J. H. Towers
Read
Ponta Delgada
Horta
Lisbon
Harry G. Hawker
Hawker
St. Johns
Fayal
Columbia
Elks Call Regular Meeting May 20 at 7 30 P M
The Elks invite members to a regular meeting on Tuesday May 20 at 7 30 PM. The session will cover important business with initiation and refreshments. A large attendance is desired.
Labor Officials Plan Submission to End Winnipeg Strike
Labor officials and employers prepared an agreement to be submitted to unionists in Winnipeg Manitoba to end a general strike that began Thursday over higher wages and better conditions. Strikers withheld reaction while freight yards were blocked and deliveries limited, accelerating shortages and hospital aid.
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Winnipeg
Man
Brandon
Masons Schedule Special Communications at Para Mathia Lodge
Special communications of Para Mathia Lodge No. 25 F and A M held evenings May 20 22 and 23 for Master Mason Entered Apprentice and Master Mason work. Roy Hinchman W M J A Palmer Sec 5 19 5.
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Paramathia Lodge No. 25
Roy Hinchman
W. M
J. A. Palmer
Fliers set world record with 457 consecutive loops
Lieutenants Ralph J. Johnson and Mark Ki. Woodward looped a two seated fighting plane 457 times in a 1 hour 54 minute flight at Carlstrom Field Arcadia Florida. Air service officers announced the new record and credited the crew with the feat.
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Washington
Ralph J. Johnson
Mark Ki. Woodward
Carlstrom Field
Arcadia
Fla
Air Service
Read of Wilson Message to Congress From Paris Read by Hartigan
For the first time since Woodrow Wilson took office the annual message will be wired from Paris to Washington and read to Congress by Patrick J. Hartigan the House reading clerk.
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Woodrow ‘Wilson
Congress
Washington
Paris
Patrick J. Hartigan
House
Athens War Service Banquet Honors Local Veterans Tonight
Athens hosts a 6 30 banquet at the First M. and Church for city veterans except Company L and the Machine Gun Company. W W Daggett is toastmaster with Lt Phil Zenner and Milton Hughes on the speaking program. The 8 30 armory ball opens to all veterans. ladies admitted free.
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Athens City
Armory
W. W. Daggett
Athens
Daggett
Phil Zenner
North Sea
Mediterranean
Milton Hughes
Home Service Office
The
Red Cross
Friendship of Austrians 15 Denied Hans Friendship of Austrians 15 Denied
In St Germain France on May 19 Allied and Austrian delegates prepare to exchange credentials at Pavillon Henry IV. with telegraph and radio links to Vienna. Austria refuses a joint German conference, signaling frictions. Versailles reports Foreign Minister Brockdorff Rantzau returning from Spa as twelve German delegates come back from Berlin.
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British
Air Ministry
Harry Hawker
New Foundland
Hawker
ST. Germaine
France
Henry IV
Versailles
Here
Vienna
Brockdorff Rantzau
Spa
Giesberts
General von Seckt
Heinrich
Berlin
Congress Opens With All Republican Majority In Power
The sixty sixth Congress convened in Washington with a Republican majority after eight years of Democratic control. VP Marshall and Clerk South Trimble presided as war measures, suffrage, prohibition, and Lloyd George era issues loomed. The chamber showed packed galleries and high partisanship as Speaker Gillett and leaders were chosen.
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Lodge
Martin
Paris
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Iowa
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Rucker
Missouri
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McArthur
Oregon
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Depew
Medill McCormick
Truman H. Newberry
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Calder
Panama Canal
Roosevelt Canal
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Lloyd George
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Dublin
Waterford
Morgan
Raynham
Signal Hill
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Iman
Patrick J. Haltigan
Onight
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