Transatlantic flight plans spark debate on speed and planes
An editorial contrasts optimistic claims of a 20 hour transatlantic crossing with experts noting actual Atlantic routes are under 2000 miles, winds, and aircraft limits. It cites Major Albert Smith’s squadron, upcoming prize contests, and recent U S aviation feats as context for evolving cross ocean flight expectations.
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New York Sun
New York
San Diego
Sun
Newfoundland
Ireland
Albert Smith
William Ta. Kenly
Bureau of Aeronautics
Haviland
Washington
Mineola
Eric Springer
Glen Martin
Liberty Motors
Dayton
Cleveland
Britain moves to secure air supremacy amid Navy and aviation policy
The piece criticizes the general staff for downgrading air service status within the War Department and warns protests are rising. It cites a Daily Mail report on Britain’s R 33 airship, a 670 foot long craft with 79 foot diameter, 2000 thousand cubic feet capacity, eight days fuel, over 6 tons weight, 30 tons payload, five engines and a crew of 22 in hammocked cabin.
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Great Britain
General Staff
War Department
Atlantic
Daily Mail
Aviator Demand Sinks as Military Pilots Enter Market
Commercial aviator demand shows no immediate lift as firms plan spring routes. Many firms secured pilots from early discharged military quota. Supply now exceeds demand, prompting reference to the Aero Club contest committee. The undercarriage definition notes it bears weight and absorbs landing shocks with various shock absorber devices.
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Aero Club of America
Simonds Receives Legion of Honor Knightly Title in Paris
At Circle Volney dinner in Paris Herbert Hoover spoke as relief chief. Clemenceau era figures attended and Frank H. Simonds, New York newspaper writer, was decorated a knight of the Legion of Honor.
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Circle Volney
Herbert Hoover
International Relief Organization
Clemente
Charles G. Dawes
American Purchasing Service
Legion of Honor
Frank H. Simonds
New York
Casualty List Increase Reported in War Department Release
War Department release shows a rise of about 600 names in today’s casualty list with 85 total fatalities. New England adds 68 to the regional honor roll. three fatalities are listed among local men. Lieutenant Arthur M. Parker of Stockbridge leads severely wounded.
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War Department
New England
Arthur M. Parker
Stockbridge
New England Boys on Casualty List Official L ist
War casualty roster from New England units lists killed and wounded with names and addresses across many towns and states. A veteran recounts a frontline escape, loss of eight comrades, and a hospital stay after the Chateau Thierry period.
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New England
List of People and Addresses Across Multiple Cities
A catalog of individuals with street addresses in several New England and nearby states including Maine Connecticut Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Names include Warren B Walker Albert Chasse Wilfred Childs Walter Cogswell George Cunneen Charles Frazer David Fried Michael Hopkins Harry Nelson Dewey Pixley Oscar Reinhold Wilfred Ross Albert Charron Giuseppe Dossi and William Fitzgerald linked to various towns.
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Westland Ave
Fairfield
George E. Cunneen
Howe St
Meriden
Conn
Charles R. Frazer
Shaw St
East Braintree
David Fried
Cook St
Newton Centre
Michael J. Hopkins
Maple St
Lawrence
Harry E. Nelson
Vine St
Auburn
Dewey L. Pixley
Sisson Ave
Hartford
Oscar B. Reinhold
Pochassie
Westfield
Wilfred W. Ross
Fess St
Biddeford
Albert Charron
Vose_ st
Woonsocket
R. I
Giuseppe Dossi
Cunard St
Lee
William J. Fitzgerald
Dickens St
Dorchester
Missionary Rockwell Clancy speaks in Somerville churches
The Rev. Dr. Rockwell Clancy of Delhi India addressed Somerville Methodist congregations yesterday at First Church in the morning and Broadway Church Winter Hill in the evening. He promotes the Methodist centenary campaign to raise 120000000 for world reconstruction and to enroll 53000 young people for Christian service.
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India
Rockwell Clancy
Delhi
Somerville
First
Broadway
Winter Hill
Clancy
Jusserand and Francis Sail on George Washington
Feb. 16 Paris ambassador M Jusserand and Mme Jusserand along with David R. Francis former ambassador to Russia and his children were among the presidential party sailing on the George Washington.
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Jusserand
Francis
Wilson
Brest
M. Jusserand
United States
Mme. Jusserand
David R. Francis
Russia
Parade to Honor War Veterans March 17 in South Boston
The 101st Infantry and all service members from South Boston will parade on March 17 followed by a reception. Prominent South Boston Citizens' Association members disclosed the plan, contingent on a sufficient appropriation from Mayor Peters and the City Council.
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101St Infantry
South Boston
Evacuation Anniversary Event Honoring South Boston Veterans
The mark of esteem ceremony commemorates the 143rd anniversary of the evacuation of Boston by the British. Colonel Logan and hundreds of the 10st Infantry are noted for gallant actions in France with thousands of veterans and service members from South Boston and surrounding communities attending.
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Logan
10St Infantry
France
South
South Boston Plans Flacuation Day Tribute to 101st Infantry
Members of the South Boston Citizens' Association announced plans to honor the 101st Infantry on Flacuation Day. A weekly meeting set for tonight will formulate actions, with a delegation to Mayor Peters on Tuesday seeking appropriation. The South Boston Knights of Columbus will host a reception that evening and organizers hope to present two paneusts at a local venue.
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Citizens’ Association
South Boston Citizens’ Association
Peters
101St Infantry
South Boston Knights of Columbus
South Boston
New England Colonel Cited for Bravery in War Action
Lieutenant Colonel Arthur D. Budd of Meriden Connecticut is the sole New England recipient on the War Department citation list. He earned the award for extraordinary heroism near Grand Pre on October 28 during heavy artillery fire while serving with the 31st Infantry. He moved along the line to brace for a counterattack before resuming command.
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Arthur Db. Budd
Pratt Street
Meriden
Conn
New
31Lth Infantry
Pastor Upholds Theatre Equity in Dorchester Church
The Rev. Samuel C. Beane of Channing Church Dorchester Avenue defended liberal attitudes toward the theatre and supported Sunday moving pictures saying they prevent worse venues. He praised home cards and dances for youths and condemned gossip slander and weekend social visits among some social ranks.
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Channing Church
Dorchester Avenue
Bean
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