Beachey predicts Porte will fail in Atlantic flight
Lincoln Beachey, famed aviator, says Lieutenant Porte’s planned Atlantic airboat crossing will end in failure or tragedy. He cites inadequate preparation, extreme mental strain, and the need for a seasoned overwater crew, warning aviation may suffer a harsh blow if the attempt proceeds.
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Lincoln Beachey
America
John C. Porte
Atlantic
Beachey
Porte
Aeronautical
Robert HB. Peary
North Pole
John Irwin
Seattle
Walter Wellman
Lieutenant Porte
Charlie Witmer
Frank Coffyn
United States
Colorful Washable Skirts and Muslin Underwear Sale
A sale listing 450 washable skirts from 5 to 7.50 original price and 75 skirts in a special offer. Muslin underwear offered at 1.00 and 2.00 from about 6000 pieces. Lots from various makers represent large concessions in price.
Neckwear and Corsets Sale Features Paris Copies and Discounts
A local advertisement showcases a large selection of pique and organdie Vestees Collars and cuffs matching Paris models. Prices range from 25 to 300, with misc collars sets and guimpes in organdie pique and net valued 1 to 2 now .75. Corsets include 200 pairs of C B Warner’s Thomson’s Glove-fitting and Special types marked 1.00 to 2.00 300 Redferns Bon Ton C B ala Spirite Nemo Georgette and Warner’s rustproof styles close 2.00 to 3.00 Summer nets corsets sizes 19 to 6 priced 1.00 1.50 2.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
C. B
Warner’s
Thomson’s
Redferns
Bon Ton
Ala Spirite
Nemo
Georgette
Warner
A Week or Two in the Rockies This Summer
A promotional note touts a summer trip to Colorado to recharge vitality. It highlights the Rocky Mountain Limited train service from Chicago, modern all steel cars, and a travel bureau at 288 Washington Street Boston offering hotel and camp information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain Limited
Chicago
Colorado
Washington St
Boston
S. J. Parrott
B.A. Rock
Lines
Phi Main
Leather belting magnate Henry Barnes found dead at hotel
Henry K Barnes president of H K Barnes Company manufacturers of leather belting mill and fire department supplies was found dead in his room at Youngs Hotel yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kimball Barnes
H. K. Barnes Company
Devonshire Street
Young’s Hotel
Boston Businessman Barnes Dies After Sudden Illness
The nearly 67 year old Boston entrepreneur, reputed to be worth about a quarter million, died of apoplexy as he prepared for bed at Young's Hotel where he had lived for 85 years. He never married and supported many charitable causes while staying out of the public eye. Born in the West End in 1847, he led Elliot & Barnes before taking full ownership. his cousins include Miss Emma L. Hunt and Frank J. Cazmay. Funeral and interment plans were expected to be announced.
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America
Porte
Lusitania
Europe
Morpheus
Atlantic
Lake Keuka
United States
Great Lakes
Boston
New England
O. G. Cilley
Barnes
Young’s Hotel
Somerville
Salem
West End
Henry J. and
Marcia (Curtis) Barnes
Greater
Elliot & Barnes
Emma L. Hunt
Clifford Street
Roxbury
Frank
Cazmay
Belmont Street
Newton
Thomas W
Chandler
Grace LaRue
Betsy
Molly May
Grace la Rue
Justice Weeks
Grace LeRue
Helena Dudley Camp O Sullivan aids mothers and children
New England vacation effort near Shirley Point Winthrop led by Mrs Mary Kenny O Sullivan provides a self supporting camp for mothers and 30 children offering meals and lodging for 3 60 a week. The camp emphasizes health, nutrition and inclusive access with no creed or nationality distinctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kenney O’sullivan
Camp Helena Dudley
Point Shirley
Winthrop
Greater Boston
Winthrop Y. M. C. A
Helena Dudley
Shirley Point
Mary Kenny O'Sullivan
O'Sullivan
Denison House
Mary Morton
Levi FP. Morton
Glendower Evans
Mrs. O'Sullivan
Feud Between Gypsy Tribes Sparks Bloody Loire Battle
In Charolles France on the Loire two gypsy tribes clashed in a long running feud. The fight involved 120 people armed with guns revolvers axes and knives. Two were killed and ten seriously wounded before gendarmes arrived to separate the combatants.
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Charolles
France
Loire
Astor papers potentially up for sale in London
The Standard reports negotiations are under way for the sale of the Astor newspapers the Pall Mall Gazette and the Observer. A syndicate of Midland businessmen and a Unionist leader is considering terms and price. If sold, both papers will stay Unionist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Standard
Astor
Pall Mall Gazette
Observer
Two Die In Madrid Amateur Bull Fight
In Madrid on Tuesday two people died as a bull event for amateurs went wrong. A toreador’s sword flew into the stands striking a spectator in the neck. Mexican swordsman Miguel Frey killed the first bull but was fatally gored by the second, ending the day’s fights.
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Madrid
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Peary
Mother Harth
mid-Atlantic
Indianapolis
Bob Burman
Burman
Henry K.barnes
Henry K. Barnes
R. H. Stearns & Company
Nowes
ROW Se
Rockies
Court
New York
G. Byron Chandler
Supreme Court
Byron Chandler
k-Hovey & Co
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