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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1911

Page

5

Atwoods Flight Covers 250 Miles To Atlantic City Beach

Boston aviator Harry N. Atwood landed his biplane on Atlantic City beach to conclude the third leg of his Boston to Washington journey. He reported 5 hours of flight with landings for gasoline at Asbury Park Tuckertown and Venice Park and planned to start again at dawn depending on wind conditions.

Atlantic City N. J Harry N. Atwood Boston New York Washington Atwood Asbury Park Tuckertown Venice Park Governor's Island

Sanfords Ginger Promises Quick Relief From Ailments

If you have a cramp or pain a sense of chill with aching muscles or cold extremities an uneasiness in the stomach or bowels a feeling of nervousness wakefulness or exhaustion Sanfords Ginger gives prompt relief and may prevent a serious illness. Sold by druggists and grocers everywhere. Forty years the standard of purity flavor and strength. Delicious refreshing strengthening beside it's always healthful.

Air Pilot Charts a Narrow Sea-to-Shore Flight to Atlantic City

An aviator details a challenging journey from Barnegat to Atlantic City, battling treacherous wind, fuel shortages, and air holes. After refueling and a near-disastrous ground encounter, he lands safely in Atlantic City and will stay as a guest of the Atlantic City Aero Club.

Atlantic City Atwood Aero Club

Atwood Fares From Governor's Island on Jersey Shore Flight

Boston aviator Harry N. Atwood launched from Governor's Island for a planned July 4 flight to Washington. He replaced a broken propeller, rose to about 1000 feet, and headed along the Jersey coast toward Atlantic City, cautioning wind and haze might hinder his course and fuel. He noted he would follow the shore after entering New Jersey and hoped to reach Atlantic City around 11 o'clock.

New York Washington Harry N. Atwood Boston Governor's Island Atwood Jersey Atlantic City New Jersey

Welcome Washington Welcomes Aerial Aviator Atwood

July 4 in Washington the town prepared to greet Harry N. Atwood who started from New York for the capital today and was expected to land tomorrow. Granville M. Hunt of the Chamber of Commerce returned from Atlantic City where Atwood landed today. Aerial plans set for a descent on the Ellipse behind the White House with the Washington Monument guiding the approach and white canvas spread on the lawn to mark the site.

Washington Harry N. Atwood Boston New York Granville M. Hunt Chamber of Commerce Atlantic City White House Atwood Washington Monument

Jane Ann Bradford of Cambridge Dead

Mrs Jane Ann Bradford widow of Isaac Bradford former Cambridge mayor and police chief dies at 75 after a long illness at 46 Sacramento Street North Cambridge Born in Brockton daughter of William and Jane Ann Davis Married 1862 to Bradford moved to Cambridge in 1869 Survived by son Isaac and daughter Ellen H Bradford Funeral Thursday at 3 pm Mt Auburn Chapel Rev Dr George W Bicknell officiating Interment Mt Auburn Cemetery

Jane Ann Bradford Isaac Bradford Cambridge Sacramento Street North Mrs. Bradford Brockton William Jane Ann (Hutchings) Davis William Davis Roxbury Mr. Bradford Medford

Lighted Punk in Pocket Causes Burn While Jumping In Lake

Bridgeton Me July 4 Ray Harr den aged 18 placed a lighted punk in a pocket of fire crackers. He leaped into Highland lake as the demonstration started and was badly burned but may recover.

Bridgeton Ray Harnden Highland Lake

Cook Dies From Effects Of Heat In New Hampshire

Keene police report the death of George Cote 52, a Manchester, New Hampshire chef, as a heat wave sweeps the region with 106 degree readings. His wife and family remain in Manchester alongside several minor prostrations reported to authorities.

Keene, N. H George Cote Cote Manchester N. H

Football in brutal heat ends in New England title clash draw

In South Boston the County Cork team of Boston and the Young Emmets of Portsmouth played Gaelic football on Locust street. The match ended 1 goal 1 point each after an hour with five minutes rest. Heat fatigue saw several players carried off and a protest from Emmets over disputed calls.

County Cork Boston Emmets Portsmouth N. H Locust Street Grounds South Patrick Duffey M. J. Hoar Hoar J. Wilson Joe Silva A. G. Silva A. L. Upham North Dorchester Wolfe Tones South Boston Young Irelands Cambridge New England County Tipperary County Kerry

Cannon cracker may cost Roy his sight

In Burlington on the Fourth of July 1914 Ralph Collins, 12, son of Policeman William Collins, got a cannon cracker. The blast sent pieces of cracker gravel and sand into his eyes, and doctors fear he will lose sight in one eye.

Burlington Ralph Collins William Collins

Free Board for Lumber Trust Parade Float

In Springfield on July 4 a Fourth of July parade sign read The alleged lumber trust being boarded free. A prison cell under the sign held P. Chase a prominent lumber merchant and Springfield Board of Trade president with Warnest Bagg, secretary of the Lumber Association. Both wore prison garb.

Springfield P. Chase Springfield Board of Trade Warnest Bagg Lumber Association

Warships in Navy Yard Illuminated by Lights

At Charlestown navy yard the warships gleamed with electric bulbs along masts and decks while searchlights swept the harbor and Bunker Hill flags. Crew labored to string wires for the Fourth of July display, lasting until 10 o'clock when lights out ended the spectacle.

Charlestown Navy Yard Bunker Hill Monument Navy Yard Channel

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