Major Cushman Rice Urges Aviation as Insurance Against War
Boston visit by Major Cushman A. Rice, veteran of seven wars and early American air service leader, promotes civilian aviation and private support for national air programs. He cites the aerial mail plan, Aero Club of America, and Massachusetts leadership while noting the need to retain trained pilots and aircraft as the nation prepares for future conflicts. His tour includes Albany and a call to establish civilian aerodromes and jobs for air personnel.
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Cushman A. Rice
Boston
Lenox
Massachusetts
New England
Rice
Air Service
United States Army
William S. Kenly
Kenly
Postoffice Department
Aero Club of America
United States
America
Germany
Richard Harding Davis
Cushman Rice
Minnesota
Senate Committee On
Major Rice
Albany
N. Y
Aviation promises progress and power in six months
The article extols planes for firefighting, coast guard duties, mail delivery, and boosting commerce. It argues mastery of the air elevates the nation, allows smaller armed forces to deter rivals, and could render naval fleets vulnerable to air superiority.
Aerial Flight Hazards and Fire Safety Measures
The article explains fog like clouds hindering flight and the need for instruments. It notes rain harms aeronautical visibility and risks propeller damage at high speeds. It describes fire risks from gasoline leaks and incendiary bullets, and mentions cockpit extinguishers. It also discusses aero squadrons returning from overseas awaiting transport availability and press notices for large unit releases.
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Pip
SeThe
A. S
France
Eulogy by Cardinal O Connell for Thomas Fitzpatrick Funeral
Funeral services were held for Thomas Fitzpatrick of Brookline at St Marys Church. Cardinal O Connell praised his wealth yet steadfast faith, noting he gave money and himself, a genuine Christian and model citizen. Burial followed at Holywood Cemetery in Brookline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas BR. Fitzpatrick
Gardiner Road
Brookline
Brown Durrell Company
Boston
St. Mary’s Church of the Assumption
Michael T. McManus
John P. Sheehan
Aloysius Finn
Bernard O’kane
Cardinal O’connell
Mgr
Dennis O'Farrell
St. Francis de Sales’ Church
Roxbury
Michael J. Splaine
St. Joseph’s Church
Holywood Cemetery
Rubens Painting Gone In Quebec Cathedral Fire
A blaze destroyed the Catholic Cathedral at Chicoutimi Quebec last night. The building and fittings valued at 50 000 dollars and an original Rubens painting valued at 100 000 dollars were lost in the fire.
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Rubens
Montreal
Chicoutimi
Quebec
Liebknecht and Luxemburg Assassinated in Berlin
Dr. Karl Liebknecht was shot while escaping custody and Rosa Luxemburg was beaten and shot after a crowd attacked her in Berlin. Luxemburg, chief lieutenant to Liebknecht, had joined the revolutionary outbreak and earned the nickname High Priestess of Bolshevism for her radical nine week campaign.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Karl Liebknecht
Rosa Luxemburg
Liebknecht
Frankfort
Kiel
Dr. Liebknecht
Riots at Hotel Eden End in Tragic Overthrow of Luxemburg
Yesterday mobs at the Hotel Eden in western city blocks seized Rosa Luxemburg and Fraulein Luxemberg. Luxemburg was shot after the car stopped. Liebknecht was killed when he attempted to escape. The two radical Socialists faced a violent, deadly encounter during a period of revolutionary unrest in Berlin.
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Eden
Rosa Luxemburg
Fraulein Luxemburg
Liebknecht
Fear of uprising after Red leaders death in Berlin
Berlin fears a large strike and uprising to avenge Spartacist leaders Karl Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg. Copenhagen dispatch reports elections to the National Assembly may be postponed due to the tremendous excitement. Several Spartacist leaders have been arrested, but former police chief Eichhorn remains at large.
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Karl Paul August Frederick Liebknecht
Leipsic
University of Leipsic
Germany
United States
New York
Reichstag
Potsdam
Krupps
Emperor William
Liebknecht
Junkers
Berlin
Spandau
William
Ebert
Spartacus
Spartacans
Dr. Liebknecht
Rosa Luxemburg
Vorwaerts
Socialists
Socialist Party
Trebknecht
National Assembly
London
Karl Liebknecht
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Company
Eichhorn
Mrs Skeels Reindicted In Murder and Larceny Case
Salem news reports Mrs Bessie May Skeels of Lawrence indicted for a second time on murder charges involving Miss Florence Gay of Andover and larceny from the Gay home. Trial set for Feb 24. Skeels listed in weak condition at Lawrence jail, refusing nourishment.
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Salem
Bessie May Skeels
Lawrence
Florence Gay
Andover
Grand Jury
Supreme Court
Commonwealth
Essex County
Skeets
Spartacans Meet at Wilmersdorf Home in 1919 Plot
Detectives report that he and Rosa Lux emburg planned to meet at Marcussen's house in Wilmersdorf. The Marcusen residence is described as a longtime Spartacan gathering place.
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Rosa Luxemburg
Marcussen
Wilmersdorf
Marcusen
Anti Bolshevik Revolt Promptly Reported in Petrograd
A counter revolution is said to have begun in Petrograd with Bolsheviks retreating eastward from Estonia, reports from Reval state. Debates over timing and scope accompany the upheaval as foreign observers monitor the chaos.
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Petrograd
Helsingfors
Reval
Esthenia
Woman Accuses Greek Husband of Immoral Trade
Flora Birihajon, 24, says Anasteses Birihajon forced her into prostitution in Boston and neighboring cities. She alleges he pressured her to earn more money and once threatened her with a revolver. police will transport Birihajon to Salem Court in a Mann Act case.
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Salem
Anasteses Birihajon
Flora Birihajon
Haverhill
Flora Birthason
Nashua
N. H
Birihason
Boston
Pawtucket
R. I
Lynn
Peabody
Birihajon
Remarkably good fiction in The Flying Poilu tale by Nadaud
The Boston Post Sunday Magazine will feature The Flying Poilu by Marcel Nadaud an aviator. The story follows Chignole of the French flying corps and blends amusing exciting adventures with insights into life in the camps of this famous fighting force.
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Chignole
Marcel Nadaud
Boston Post
Bargain Textiles and Accessories Catalog Bustling with Values
Readable scraps show rugs pillowcases and pillow tubing yard goods plus strap purses beaded motifs laces bands and hat pins. Items include Brussels rugs beaded motifs beaded laces ribbons velour ribbons and men suits with various prices and discounts.
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Theodore E. Hedlund
Aviation Editor
Macklin
Cushman
Honduras
Foreign Legion
Congress
Garcia
San Juan Hill
Lawson
Thirty-Fourth Infantry
Philippines
China
Thomas B. Fitzpatrick
A. Shuman & CO
Star
Star Shirt Manufacturing Company
S&s
Liebknecht and
Luxemburg
Berlin Reds
Vorwachts
Karl Linbknecht
Russian
Poland
Luebeck
Dresden
Zurich
Roga
Prussia
Spartacan Red Flag
Tages Zeitung
Lokal Anzeiger
Jordan Marsh Company
Petiten
Hla
Woorin PO
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Oxford
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Jersey
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Poe
Lewee Us Couereree Poe
Adelaide
Windsor
Worth
Ward
Adam Design
Otis BG
Cine
Saxony
Brussels
Woord
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le Chambray House
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