Aviators' Ball at Ritz Carlton Promises Cap for Longest Flight
Major Clifford B Harmon donates a silver loving cup for the aviator traveling the greatest distance to attend the aviation ball at the Ritz Carlton in New York on April 26. Army navy and marine fliers plan to fly in. proceeds go to a memorial fund for fallen aviators.
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Clifford B. Harmon
Long Island Sound
Ritz-Carlton
New York City
Army
Navy
Marine
15000 Useful Phrases by Grenville Kleiser
A promotional notice for 15000 Useful Phrases by Grenville Kleiser highlights its practical plan to improve English expression. It covers situations from letter dictation to speeches and debates, praising its dignity and usefulness. Published by Funk & Wagnalls Company at 356 Fourth Ave New York, price 1.60 a dollar in mail 1.72.
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Darton
Funk & Wahonaiss Company
Fourth Ave
N. Y
Michigan Girl to Wed Philippine Governor
Elizabeth Wrentmore an 18 year old Ann Arbor native and UC Berkeley sophomore is engaged to Francis Burton Harrison governor of the Philippine Islands. The wedding is planned for Berkeley in May after a divorce decree is issued to the governor’s wife Mabel Judson.
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University of California
Harrison
Philippines
Elizabeth Wrentmore
Ann Arbor
Mich
Francis Burton Harrison
Philippine Islands
Berkely
Mabel Judson
Miss Wrentmore
Clarence Wrentmore
Engineering College
The
University of the Philippines
Crack Sprinter to Race in Suburban Quarter Event
Loren Murchison of the St. Louis A A national indoor champion will start in the Suburban quarter at the Knights of St Antony games to be held April 26 in the 47th Regiment armory Brooklyn.
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Loren Murchison
St. Louis A. A
Knights of St. Antony
47Th Regiment Armory
Brooklyn
Y W C A Opens All Rooms for War Parade Event
The Y W C A will turn over every room and cafeteria in its five houses to YC men and friends from April 24 to 28. Rooms will be rented and cafeterias run at full speed with tea served at all venues. The Louisburg Square house hosts Mrs. Arthur C Badger and the Beacon street windows are reserved for Y W C A members during the parade. War Work Council includes Mrs. George Lees as chair and other members.
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War Work Council
Mechanics’ Building
Boylston Street
Louisburg Square
Beacon Street
Berkeley Street
Arthur C. Badger
Newton
Beacon Street House
Renewal Harbor Strike at New York
The Marine Workers' Affiliation declares a renewal of the general harbor strike involving 16000 workers. The walk-out starts at 6 am Thursday and aims to halt all harbor activity including ferries, coastwise and transatlantic shipping, with no exemptions. leaders demand an eight hour day and higher wages and vow full enforcement.
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New York
Marine Workers
General Harbor
Snow Delays Air Crossing Trials By Hawker And Raynham
unfavorable weather again delays the Atlantic crossing attempt by Harry Hawker of Australia and Captain Frederick Raynham of Britain. Both pilots conduct trial flights as snow and cross winds hinder plans to carry the first official Atlantic airmail, with a coin toss discussed to decide who starts.
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ST. John’s
N. F
Harry G. Hawker
Atlantic
Frederick P. Raynham
Hawker
Raynham
Martinsyde
Lawrence Clements
Handley
Plane bombing craft from Harbor Grace prepared for takeoff
Harbor Grace reports a Handley Page bomber is en route or ready for shipment. Major Arthur Patridge of the RAF says he has received no notification of the entry or pilot. Harbor Grace despatches note the takeoff field is being cleared with houses fences and walls removed for the preflight run.
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Harbor Grace
England
Arthur Patridge
Handley Page
Handley-Page
Regulations Outlined for Transatlantic Flight Contest
Major Partridge of the Royal Air Force details rules for the transatlantic flight from British Isles to North America within 72 hours. Restrictions include non enemy origin aircraft, official supervision, single aircraft use with in‑flight repairs, water landings for repairs, and possible avoidance of intermediate stops on land. Americans doubt success citing pilot strain and limited fuel and provisions.
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ST. John's
N. F
Major Partridge
Royal Air Force
British Air Ministry
Royal Aero Club
British Isles
United States
Canada
Newfoundland
Yankee Fliers
Hawker
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Celies
Unior-Friend & Hayiarket
Seert Srey Ety
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United States Food Administration
Meat Department
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Walter J. Dodd
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Hospitality Committee
OL Ene Y. W.e
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