Massachusetts Aviators Push State Airfield Plan
A public hearing before the roads and bridges committee heard aviators urge immediate state action to establish landing fields across Massachusetts. Testifiers including veterans from US Air Service and Royal Air Force urged support for Ellsworth's bill, noting growth in aviation abroad and the need for testing and training sites near Boston and Worcester.
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Legislative Committee On
Commonwealth
Post Office Department
Massachusetts
New England
George L. Ellsworth
United States Air Service
Italy
France
Royal Air Force
America
W. C. Whittemore
Whittemore- Hamm Aircraft Company
Jamaica Plain
A. A. Graham
Sturtevant Aeroplane Company
Boston
Navy
G. H. Madsen
Worcester
Leslie Dodge
H. M. Wright
American Air Service
Harold Brown
England
Careful Use of Soap for Hair Care Ad
Advertisement warns against harsh soaps and suggests using ordinary malsified coconut oil for cleansing hair. One or two teaspoonfuls with water produce rich lather that cleanses scalp and hair without drying. Coconut oil is inexpensive, greaseless, and available at pharmacies for multiple uses.
Flying safety: maintain forward speed to stay aloft
The guidance notes that a pilot must keep a steady forward speed to maintain lift and control. Climbing too steeply reduces speed, loosens control, and can cause a fall. if speed is lost, dive safely to regain momentum when at a safe altitude.
Record 85 Minute Flight From New York to Washington
Unofficial word says Lt. Frank H. Harmon of the army flying corps shattered the New York to Washington record yesterday in 85 minutes aboard a La Pere scout plane. The 400 horse power Liberty engine powered the craft to an average speed near 168 miles an hour under favorable winds.
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Washington
Frank H. Harmon
Army Flying Corps
New York
Harmon
Leaves $20 000 to friend of old age
Pittsfield reports Mrs. Winifred M. Mugler receives $20,000 in real estate as a reward for four years of care for Mrs. Mary E. Cole who died at 91. The two houses and two lots were deeded to Mugler before Mrs. Cole’s death. probate not filed yet and no near relatives.
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Pittsfield
Mary E. Cole
Winifred M. Mugler
Ticket for Gilmore Peace Jubilee found in Corlew effects
A National Peace Celebration ticket from 1869 bearing Eben D. Jordan’s signature was found among the late William R. Corlew’s effects. The ticket belongs to Miss Louise Spratt of 19 Chandler Street West Somerville. Perry, former Rockland Merchants Association president, was acclaimed mayor candidate in the Republican caucus.
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Boston
Eben D. Jordan
William R. Corlew
Huntington Avenue
West Somerville
Jordan
Louise Spratt
Chandler Street
Perry
Rockland Merchants’ Association
Rockland G O P Nominates Rockland Leader
Rockland Maine February 20 Morris B. nomination by the local Republican committee. The report notes a formal nomination process and plans for an upcoming party meeting in Rockland.
German Assembly Probes Plant Plunder in France Belgium
In Weimar the German National Assembly adopted a bill to investigate the plundering of industrial plants in France and Belgium, a report from BASSE states. The measure aims to uncover theft of industrial equipment and machinery amid wartime disruption.
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German Assembly
Orson Lowell Draws Upkeep Theme for Boston Post
Orson Lowell, the noted artist, has drawn an amusing picture on the question of upkeep that will appear in next week's Boston Post Sunday Magazine.
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Orson Lowell
Boston Post
Bill Aims Penalties for Anarchist Propaganda
Washington February 20 Senate Judiciary committee unanimously recommended legislation to punish anarchistic activities the spread of propaganda and the display of red flags or other emblems of violence.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Soldier at Devens Faces Trial for Stealing Funds
Major Patrick H. Daniels read the confession of Sergeant Robert J. Davidson at a general court martial on charges of stealing $4214.50 from base hospital patients funds. Davidson admitted taking $4000 to give to a Providence acquaintance for a girl named Olga Nethersole while other alleged cash uses are detailed.
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Camp Devens
Patrick H. Daniels
Robert J. Davidson
Davidson
Jack Daniels
Providence
Daniels
Olga Nethersole
Broadway
Helen McDonald
Harrison Park
Dorchester
May ‘McDonald
Lyons Street
Somerville
P. H. Daniels
Smith
Major Daniels
New York
Earl Butts
Yale Club
Jim Tighe
Rumford Chemical Company
Boston
Ruby
Davidson trial reveals six thousand dollar shortage
Trial testimony shows $6000 missing from patient deposits amid the Davidson case. Expenditures of about $3500 in four months preceded arrest. Witnesses testified to parties with women at hotels and inns, and Davidson claimed to be a food broker. A $71.02 found on arrest. $75 from a worthless $100 check previously paid.
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Davidson
Manhattan
New York
Boston
Department of Justice
Vinal Taxi Service
Dr. True
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Aero Club
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Hammond
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Peary
Mallory
E. A. Mallory & Sons
Ino
Fifth Avenue
Danbury, Conn
Maliory
the Press Publishing Co
Maurice Ketten
HAN
Katto
John
Gilmore
Rockland
Rockland, Me
Morris B
Devens
Ayer
Tie
Emma Cassin
Melrose Street
Lowell
Santang Inn
Ruby Evans
Idlewild Street
Allston
Coats
Hanover and
Portland Streets
Washington Street
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