America Is Ready for Her Flight Across the Atlantic
Lieutenant John Cyril Porte and Glenn H Curtiss announced that the transatlantic flying boat America is in shape for the ocean crossing within a few weeks. Porte said the problems are solved and Curtiss aims to ship the aircraft on July 11, with Porte planning to sail to St John’s Newfoundland on the same day.
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New York
John Cyril Porte
Glenn H. Curtiss
America
Porte
Hammondsport
Glenn Curtiss
St. John’s
Mr. Curtis
Henry Woodhouse
Aero Club of América
Corp S
Hammendsport
Atlantic Ocean
Plymouth
England
New York Club
West Fortieth Street
Sumner R. Hollander
William D. Gass
Rod
Red Cross
N. F
Aero Club of America
Madison Avenue
Club
St John's
Curtiss
Curtiss prepares America for July 11 shipment
In Hammondsport Glenn Curtiss tests and overhauls the America signaling readiness for a July 11 shipment from New York to St John’s. Porte plans a July 11 start from New York to St John’s with a voyage toward Plymouth, England as British Captain Osborne arrives for plans.
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America
Hammondsport
Creigh Osborne
British Admiralty
New York
Porte
Osborne
Scoresy
Europe
Vigo
Spain
Lisbon
Plymouth
England
Queen Prohibits Kissing Royal Babies Worldwide
Fragmentary report notes a royal edict banning kissing of royal infants including Eugenie of Spain and Don Jaime. The document mentions health concerns and officials confirming steps to protect the children, with widespread loyalist reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugenie
Spain
Eugenia
Juan
Queen Victoria
Sale ads mix of clothing and shoes in Washington listing
Classified notice lists men s suits and silk yoke garments with prices 16 to 20 dollars and shoes at 1 52 672 tach, noting real down rates and color blue items available. Detected names include S H Har Washington and references to rings.
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Marrance
On Co
Corner Beach
Ymacaan
S. H. Har
Washington
Court Official Bethany School Headmaster Honored
J Stanley secretary to the court and secretary to the Supreme Court in Washington announced an official step. Bethany School recognized with the title Champ M., LL. D. while serving as head of the rite.
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J. Stanley
Son
Steupreme Court
Ashington
Lost men safe in port as fog lifts across Boston fishing pier
In Boston the Fran ces S Grueby and Mary T Goulart crews faced mourning flags for five fishermen lost at sea. By dawn three Grueby crewmen were seen returning to the pier to cheers from over 500 spectators. James Proctor arrived aboard the Lucania after a series of rescues, while Manuel Santos of the Mary T Goulart rejoined the fleet as the second half mast flag was lowered.
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South
Boston
Gayety
Frances S. Grueby
Mary T. Goulart
Melvin Goodwin
Enos Smith
Frank Lorenzo
Boston Light
James Proctor
Lucania
Sylvia
Arethusia
Enos Nickerson
Frank McCathern
Commonwealth
Manuel Santos
Santos
Pigeon Flight Record Over Mile a Minute
Chicago announces a new pigeon flight record by the Chicago Concourse Association of Homing Pigeon Fanciers. A flight from Chicago to Norfolk Nebraska saw 682 pigeons released with the winner returning in 9 hours 2 1/2 minutes, averaging over 60 miles per hour.
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Chicago
Chicago Concourse Association of
Norfolk
Neb
French Deputies Favor Funds for San Francisco Exposition
Paris July 2 The appro pr o committee of the French chamber of Deputies issued a favorable report on the appropriation bill for the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco.
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Paris
San Francs
Amber of Deputies
Williams issues new statement on Albania peril
Athens July 2 George Fred Williams the American minister to Greece issued a new statement justifying his earlier report on Albania. He denounced the international commission of control and warned that Epirus faces danger from the Albanian rebels as their rapid advance continues.
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Athens
George Fred Williams
Greece
Albania
International Commission of Control
Epirus
Williams attacks William of Wied in Albania crisis
Mr Williams asserts the Albanian crisis stems from Prince William of Wied's actions. He claims Thompson arranged with Zographos, the Austrian warships and a German delegate halted negotiations, and warns of religious strife. Williams urges European troops to defend Epirus and asserts Albania’s fitness for self government free of foreign influence.
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Mr. Williams
Zographos
Prince William of
Argurocastro
Koritza
Prince William of Wied
Albania
International Commission
Thompson
Essad Pasha
Thomson
Aviona
Epirotes
Mussulmans
Europe
Epirus
Durazzo
Elm in Jamaica Plain, Largest Tree in Massachusetts
A Jamaica Plain elm at Green and Rockview is believed to be Massachusetts’ largest tree with 11 ft 5 in base circumference and 110 ft spread. Planted by Dr. Samuel Warren in 1765, it faced removal for an apartment project but community protest kept it intact. Preservation efforts rely on city state ownership as threats from gypsy moths persist.
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Green and
Rockview Streets
Jamaica Plain
Massachusetts
New England
Jamaica Club
Boston
Samuel Warren
General Washington
Charles A. Jackson
Children Pageant in Boston Aims to Aid Salem Fire Victims
Rain or shine the Boston children’s pageant proceeds this afternoon at Fenway Park or Boston Arena to raise funds for Salem fire victims. Over 100 children plus professional acts perform under Mrs Lilla Wiles Wyman with 30 000 seats available at 10 cent admission. Governors Walsh and Curley expected to attend as brass band and orchestra entertain with dances including Apple Blossom Time in Normandy and Dance of the Winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Salem
Fenway Park
Greater Boston
Mechanics Building
Lilla Wiles Wyman
Little Salem
Walsh
Curley
Margaret McDonough
Jamaica Plain
Clayton Robinson
Favor Hamlin on Bank Board
Washington reports favorable on three of five Federal Reserve Board nominations sent by President Wilson. Action on Thomas B. Jones and Paul M. Warburg delayed for further inquiry. Jones invited to appear before the committee Monday. Miller, Hamlin, and Harding to be presented to the Senate for confirmation.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Senate
Wilson
Banking and Currency Committee
Thomas B. Jones
Chicago
Paul M. Warburg
New York
Mr. Jones
Adolph C. Miller
California
Charles H. Hamlin
Massachusetts
W. P. G. Harding
Alabama
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Newfoundland
Aero Club
Press Publishing Co
Heck
Tuornron
Fibre
Mr. Man
Oxford
Jersey
Secon
Develo
Vincente Llorante
Don Jaime
Royal Family
Victor
Johnson
Portland
Estes
Fort Fat
Charles F
Mai
Clark A. B
Jo Clark
West
Cal Clark
A. B
Mark-Dow
H. Harrison Co
Ngton St
Corner
Tach
Bal
Ecame Dead
Bethany School
Rite “Champ M
LL. D
Fish Pier
Williams
Greater
THE
Normandy
Favor Hamlin
American Express Company
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad
Rock Island System
Philadelphia
Baltimore
American Express
United States
Canada
Brother
Mone Co
China
Broadway
New York City
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