R 34 Near Mineola After Westward Flight From Trinity Bay
The R-34, flying westward from Trinity Bay, is expected to reach Mineola around early Sunday morning after a long voyage at about 30 miles per hour. If delays occur, landing may occur at night or be delayed for daylight. A large landing operation is prepared at Roosevelt Field with 600 troops to handle the drag rope and cable landing.
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Clarenville
Trinity Bay
St. John’s
Mt. Pearl
St. John's
New York
Bonaventure Bay
Mineola
Handley-Page
Nova Scotia
Cape Sable
Gulf of Maine
Masachusetts
Vineyard Sound
Montauk Point
Roosevelt Field
Transatlantic Voyager R-34 Set for Roose velt Field Landing
Soldiers and sailors guard Roosevelt Field as Britain's airship R-34 nears Mineola on a dawn arrival. Searchlights sweep the sky while crowds gather, with officials predicting a morning touchdown between 4 and 6 am if weather and heat permit.
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Mineola
L. I
Britain
Roosevelt Field
Leong Island
E. O. Charlton
Washington
Unsettled weather for the R-34 flight to Mineola
Mineola New York July 4 The R 34 will have unsettled weather tomorrow for the completion of her flight to Mineola according to an official meteorological report. Gentle breezes will prevail over the whole course with local cloud areas inland and fog off the coast north of 42 latitude. Thunder showers possible according to the report.
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Mineola
N. Y
R-34 Contacts Washington for Weather Reports
The British airship R-34 on its way to New York wirelessed the Navy Department requesting all weather reports via Barrington Passage. The message relayed from the St. John's navy radio station was received at 8 30 p m.
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New York
Navy Department
Barrington Passage
Navy
St. John’s
Handley Page Passes Over Antigonish Nova Scotia
Handley Page bombing aircraft en route from Harbor Grace Newfoundland to Mineola New York flew over Antigonish Nova Scotia at 11 45 tonight local time. The speed was high and altitude great. Antigonish is about 120 miles east of Halifax.
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Halifax
N. S
Harbor Grace
N. F
Mineola
N. Y
Antigonish
Irish Barred From Parade in Washington Fourth Pageant
Representatives of the Irish republic in Washington were barred from the nations parade, one of the Independence Day events. A large Irish float with a chained girl symbolizing Ireland appeared anyway, sparked by a local committee decision. Amelie Rosser of Virginia, tied to a Confederate general, led the symbolic exhibit. The Irish Freedom group had sought entry but was refused since only officially recognized nations could have a float.
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Washington
Liberia
Louis Brownlow
Amelie Rosser
Virginia
Friends of Irish Freedom
United States
Pere Marquette Knights Sweep Doubleheader Over Portsmouth
The Pere Marquettes Knights of Columbus defeated Portsmouth, New Hampshire, in a two game set at the M Street Playground in South Boston yesterday. Morning score 7 to 5, afternoon 6 to 3. The visitors stayed at the Quincy House before returning home.
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Pere Marquette Council
Knights of Columbus
Portsmouth
N. H
M Street
South Boston
Portsmouths
Pere Marquettes
Knights
Quincy House
Americans and French Celebrate in Paris Fourth of July
Americans and French staged a joint Paris Fourth of July with a Faust performance honoring Marshal Foch and General Pershing. The day featured a wild West parade on the Champs Elysees, a morning review of France’s part in the American Revolution, and various entertainments for Americans awaiting transport home. Popcorn, lemonade, and ice cream were sold by service canteens as flag badges glowed. weather was overcast but enthusiasm remained high despite rain. Marshal Foch received a large ovation at the American Chamber of Commerce luncheon and spoke after much urging.
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Paris
Associated Press
Marshal Foch
General Pershing
France
Champs Elysees
Place de la Concorde
Paril
American Chamber of Commerce
Pershing and Foch Toast at Paris Celebration
In Paris a grand luncheon seated Marshal Foch beside General Pershing. The crowd demanded a speech from Foch who toasted The Victorious American Armies. The day included honors at City Hall and a Pre Catelan banquet in the Bois de Boulogne with high officials and many Americans amid music and revelry.
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Marshal Foch
General Pershing
Paris
Pershing
Harry 8. Knapp
Clemenceau
Jance
West Point
Pre Catelan
Bois de Boulogne
Marine Leagues
Hugh C. Wallace
Knapp
Poincare
Penelon
Y. M
Five killed at Freeport auto train crash
Five people died and one was severely hurt when an automobile at a blind crossing west of Freeport, Maine, was struck by a Maine Central special train bound for Portland. Victims include Margaret J. Hunter and Helen Reed of Freeport, Louise Quincannon of Portland, Elizabeth Quincannon of Portland, and Patrick H. Hunter of Freeport, son of Michael Hunter.
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Freeport
Here
Maine Central Railroad
Portland
Margaret J. Hunter
Helen C. Reed
Louise Quincannon
Helen Auchor
Fairfield
Elizabeth Quincannon
Patrick H. Hunter
Patrick H. Iunter
Michael Hunter
Robert V. Hunter
New York man equalizes world record in 660 yard run
Homer Baker of New York matched his own world record time in the 660 yard race at Lake Placid during a Welcome House celebration honoring 1200 war veterans and workers. Baker aimed to better his 1 minute 29.25 second mark.
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Lake Placid
N. Y
Homer Baker
New York
Fire Chief Faxon Billings of Quincy Dies at Home
Fire Chief Faxon Billings of Quincy died at his Glover avenue home after collapsing on duty at Central station. A diabetic condition proved fatal despite specialists efforts. Born in Quincy 53 years ago, he rose from call firefighter to chief engineer, later serving under civil service until retirement. Funeral set for Sunday afternoon.
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Faxon Billings
Fire Department
Quincy
Glover Avenue
Billings
New England
Central Station
Chief Billings
Atlantic
Quincey
Call Fire Department
John L. Miller
Gaston Chevrolet Breaks Auto Record at Sheepshead Bay
Gaston Chevrolet won the 100 mile automobile derby at Sheepshead Bay New York, breaking the world record with a time of 54 minutes 17 18 seconds. The previous mark set by Louis Chevrolet in September 1917 stood at 56 minutes 20.98 seconds. Howdy Wleex finished second and Dave Lewis third.
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New York
Irish Flag Flown Over Marlboro City Hall
On July 4 the Irish Republic flag was seen atop Marlboro City Hall tower above other decorations and the U S flag. Police investigation fails to reveal how it got there. Mayor Charles F. McCarthy ordered its removal, stating only the Stars and Stripes may fly from the city hall.
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Marlboro
Charles F. McCarthy
Ireland
Flag of Ireland Appears Over City Hall Is Later Removed
Andrew Tracy, prominent local businessman, said he did not know how the tri colored Irish flag ended up on City Hall flagstaff. The flag appeared during city celebrations and was removed by janitor Fred A. Trull after authorities noted the building was locked and the flag found atop the 60 foot tower.
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Andrew Tracy
Fred A. Trull
Irish Freedom Endorsed at New York Independence Day
United States Senators Ashurst and Harrison spoke at Tammany Hall praising the League of Nations and Wilsons Paris work. Governor Smith read the Declaration. Sachem Murphy urged Ireland freedom. a Democratic letter praised Jefferson and Wilson as forces for liberty worldwide.
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New York
United States
Ashurst
Arizona
Harrison
Mississippi
Tammany Hall
League of Nations
Wilson
Paris
Smith
Sachem
Charles F. Murphy
Ireland
Homer
Cummings
Democratic National Committee
Thomas Jefferson
America
Woodrow Wilson
Boston Sculler Loses Kingwood Sculls at Henley Regatta
In Henley on July 4 Major Paul Withington of Boston was defeated in the Kingswood sculls by Lieutenant T M Nussey of the British army. Nussey won by three lengths in a time of nine minutes 16 seconds.
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Boston
Paul Withington
T. M. Nussey
Nussey
Deaths Maloney Pinkerton Taylor Verkampen in city notices
Death notices from Watertown Brighton and Dorchester list Maud A Maloney Mary Pinkerton Harry Taylor and Edward C Verkampen with funeral details. Maud A Maloney to 6 Middle St. St Patrick's Church 2:80 p m July 6. Mary Pinkerton chapel Cedar Grove Cemetery July 6 8 p m. Harry Taylor July 6 2 p m 24 Pleasant St Cambridge. Edward C Verkampen 28 Rowell St. July 7 8:15 a m high mass at St Bonnet Church 9. Relatives and friends invited.
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Maloney
Watertown
Maud A
John Maloney
Middle St
St. Patrick's Church
Pinkerton
Brighton
Mary
George F. Pinkerton
Cedar Grove Cemetery
Taylor
Harry Taylor
Pleasant St
Cambridge
Verkampen
Dorchester
Edward C
Mary E. Verkampen
Ryan
Thrift Night at the Pops Dazzles Boston Audience
A lively Symphony Hall thrift event featured balloon ascensions and the explosive giant firecracker eight feet high, 2.5 feet wide, amid crowds urged to buy thrift and War Savings stamps. Water Town’s Miss Alice Horan dressed as the Statue of Liberty emerged from the cracker during the momentous blast.
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Symphony Hall
Boston
Alice Horan
Miss Horan
All Germans Can Go Home Expected Prisoner Return
Berlin reports that all German prisoners of war should depart for home within days. Germans held by France will be handed to German authorities at Cologne Mayence and Koblenz, those in England will return via Holland or direct by sea. About 20,000 Germans remain voluntarily in Siberia.
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Berlin
Associated Press
France
Cologne
Mayénce
Coblenz
England
Holland
Germany
Siberia
Giant Fourth of July Children Parade in Roslindale
In the Metropolitan Hill district Roslindale over 600 children paraded from P. J. Lynch’s home to Summit avenue playground wearing costumes. Mayor Peters and Secretary Moore attended and heard a patriotic address. The day featured ice cream, various sports, and a Yankee Division band concert, hailed as the district’s greatest celebration.
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Roslindale
P. J. Lynch
Summit Avenue
Lynch Home
Peters
Moore
Yankee Division
Cambridge Celebrates Independence Day With Ice Cream Giveaways
Cambridge marked July 4 with a midnight bonfire on Captain's Island near Magazine Beach and shared about 150 gallons of free ice cream for local children. Morning sports at Thorndike Field and Cambridge Field featured athletic events awarding gold, silver, and bronze medals, followed by evening band concerts at Rindge Field Broadway Common Ward 8 playground Wyeth Square and Cambridge Field.
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Cambridge
Captain’s Island
Magazine Beach
Thorndike Field
Cambridge Field
Mill Pond
Ward 8
Rindge Field
Broadway Common
Ward 8 Playground
Wyeth Square
Stecher Defeats Strangler Lewis in Omaha Wrestling
Joe Stecher of Dodge, Nebraska, defeated Strangler Lewis of San Jose, California, two straight falls in a wrestling match in Omaha on the Fourth of July. Stecher won decisively in a talon hold contest.
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Omaha
Neb
Joe Stecher
Dodge
Strangler
Lewis
San Jose
Cal
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