Aviation’s remarkable year 1919 and future races
A review of 1919 aviation feats including four Atlantic crossings without loss of life and Captain Ross Smith’s London to Australia flight. The article notes a vast aerial forest fire patrol effort, new world records by Americans, upcoming New York to Alaska races, and intercollegiate flying plans. Captain Eddie Rickenbacker, once the top ace, remains out of flying while in Detroit.
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Atlantic Ocean
Ross Smith
London
Australia
America
Atlantic
Army Air Service
Eddie
Rickenbacker
Detroit
Caproni Milan factory to build seven seater airliner
A. J. P. reports Caproni's Milan factory is producing a seven seat airliner destined to carry 00 passengers. J. R. L. notes the nearest landing field to Boston is Saugus where Whittemore-Hamm operates planes.
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Caproni
Milan
Boston
Saugus
Whittemore-Hamm
Greek Premier Heads to Paris from Rome
Premier Venizelos of Greece arrived in Rome from Athens and departed for Paris after a 12 hour stay. Italian Foreign Minister Signor Sciallia will leave for Paris on Saturday and Premier Nitti plans to go to Paris in early January.
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Rome
Venizelos
Greece
Athens
Paris
Signor Scialcia
Nitti
Subscription rates listed for various time frames
The notice outlines subscription rates including 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year terms. It presents pricing options for readers choosing different durations.
Solemn Pontifical High Mass at Cathedral Marks Christmas Day
Cardinal O Connell officiated at the solemn high mass in the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. The ceremony featured the Papal Benediction and a cardinal's blessing after the gospel reading. Monsignor John B Peterson assisted, with deacons of honor and clergy in attendance. Two midnight masses welcomed Christmas Day.
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O’connell
Cathedral of the Holy Cross
John B. Peterson
Brighton
Richard J. Haberlin
Joseph F. McGlinchey
Society For the Propagation of the Faith
Neil A. Cronin
John W. Culbane
T. L
William BR. Finigan
William
A. Dacey
M. J. Scanlan
Catholic Charitable Bureau
John O'Connor
St. John's Ecclesiastical Seminary
Father Scanlan
Paris
Father Cronin
Holy Cross
Inal O'Connell
Wilg
Pope Benedict
Cardinal O'Connell
Lam B. Finigan
Problems for Japan to Meet
Premier Hara warned on the eve of the Diet opening that many problems exist including franchise extension, the internal food problem, and foreign diplomacy with China. He expressed optimism, saying Japan will meet the will of the people and advance with the civilized world.
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Tokio
Hara
China
Japan
Europe
Premier Hara
Approval of March first rail return date in Chicago
Hale Holden and R H Aishton approved fixing March 1 as the date for private operation of the railroads. Holden, ex CHQ president, and Rishton, ex CH Northwestern head, said the date ends uncertainty. Winchell noted broad public support for settled return plans.
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Chicago
Hale Holden
Central West
R. H. Aishton
Northwest
Mr. Holden
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Mr. Rishton
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Henjamin L. Winchell
Southern Regional Railroad
Winchell
Union Pacific
Festivities at Suffolk School for Boys Celebrate Christmas
At the Suffolk School for Boys on Rainsford Island the Christmas celebration featured pardons for six boys and home parole for 18 others. About 140 boys attended a roast pork dinner with home grown vegetables, hot mince pie, and a large tree with gifts for staff and boys. Each student performed a recitation song or dance when called to the tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk School For Boys
Rainsford Island
Germany Seeks Peace Despite Verifications Delays
Faris December 25 Associated Press reports the Versailles ratification depends on allied verification of Germany’s floating dock tonnage claims as compensation for Scapa Flow losses. Baron von Leisner says delays result from transportation and detailed checks, stressing Germany’s aim for true peace and repatriation of soldiers.
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Germany
Paris
Berlin
M. Durasta
France
Herr von Simson
Baron von Leisner
Fruit a Tives promise relief for chronic ailments
An advertisement from the Mount Belknap Hotel in Lakeport New Hampshire cites a testimonial from Frank A. Hale about Fruit-a-tives tablets easing chronic constipation headaches dizziness and indigestion after three months. The ad lists prices 50 cents a box six for $2.50 and a trial size 25 cents with purchase options through Fruit-A-Tives Limited Ogdensburg New York or dealers.
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Mount Belknap Hotel
Lakeport
N. H
Frank A. Hale
Fruit-A-Tives Limited
Ogdensburg
N. Y
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American Flying Club
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D. R. Carse
W. V. Daugherty
Leonard EE. Thomas
Columbia
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Cornell
C.a.briggs CO
Cambridge, Mass
Es Een
Old New England
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Columbia Records
Beacon Street
Tremont Street
Froouk
Suffolk
Montreal
D.watson&co
Taypex
Gilchrist
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