Hawker the Aviator Dies in Fiery Fall
The famed aviator Harry Hawker crashed during a May flight from the Canadian coast toward Ireland. His plane fell, he died amid burnt wreckage, leaving a celebrated wreck and a life of daring aeronautic feats including transatlantic attempts and wartime service.
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Hawker
Ireland
Mary
England
King George
Sir John Alcock
Cottevrard
France
Mid-Ocean
Hawker defends air corps remarks after luncheon
At a luncheon in honor of Hawker and Lieutenant Commander Grieve criticism arose as Hawker dismissed the claim of a “serious” cross Atlantic effort with a ship every 20 yards. He later said his words were misunderstood and aimed at critics of government support, not the Americans.
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Grieve
Hawker
United States
Atlantic
Martel Seeks Missing Wife and Sister in Vermont
Leon A. Martel of St Johnsbury hunts his wife Irene Martel 19 and sister Marguerite Martel after they vanished June 30. He traced them through California Exposition Shows Company workers in Barre and followed leads to North Stratford Newport and Woodsville New Hampshire before reaching Barre.
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Martel
North Stratford
N. H
Newport
Orleans
Woodsville
Tombstone on Oscar Hammerstein Grave to be Auctioned
The E H Stone Company won a Bronx Supreme Court claim for 1526 against Mrs Hammerstein for the Hammerstein monument at Woodlawn Cemetery. If unpaid by August, the bronze effigy tombstone may be sold at public auction in the cemetery.
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New York
Oscar Hammerstein
Mitchell
Bronx
Hoover Outlines Economic Ills and Remedies for America
President Hoover argues European events cause hard times for U S citizens noting tariffs embargoes and naval power cannot shield the nation. He says prosperity of neighbors and American commercial skill are the nation’s sole defense and urges self reliance and strength.
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America
Europe
Hoover declares recovery near at National Shoe Exposition
Herbert Hoover tells 6000 at Mechanics Hall that industrial depression is over and the US has turned the corner. He warns of fierce postwar competition, cites costs and transportation, and urges efficiency, lowered margins, and freer commerce. Other speakers include Cox and Peters.
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Hoover
Mechanics Hall
Convention Hall
W. L. Douglas
E. P. Brown
Commerce
Herbert Hoover
Channing H. Cox
H. T. Drake
Andrew J. Peters
John Gardner
Charles Hoyt
America
Mechanics’ Hall
Germany
United States
Cox
Peters
Commonwealth
Herbert Z. Drake
The
New England Shoe and Leather Association
City Conductor Sued for 10000 Alienation of Affections
Fred V. Byther of Boston files a 10000 alienation suit against Harry J. Grover a Somerville street car conductor. Byther formerly janitor at a Christian Science Church filed yesterday in East Cambridge Superior Court. Mrs Byther resides at 667 South Street Roslindale.
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Fred V. Byther
Boston
Harry J. Grover
Somerville
Byther
Christian Science Church
East Cambridge Superior Court
South Street
Roslindale
Glands of Live Goat Help Him
Philadelphia July 12 William Eschemann age 59 received live goat glands grafts in his back by Dr G R Brinkley in Bridgeport Conn on July 1 He says the procedure restored his health and he does not seek youth replacing his life savings and returning home at 1725 Fairmount Avenue
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Philadelphia
William Eschemann
Eschemann
Fairmount Avenue
G. R. Brinkley
Bridgeport
Eschemann Seeks Health Boost From Goats Gland Graft
Eschemann, suffering Bright's disease and high blood pressure, sought Dr Brinkley's goat gland procedure after reading of his Kansas successes. He had the operation in Bridgeport with his wife’s consent and local anesthesia allowing him to watch. He says the aim is health, not youth restoration, after decades of pain and suffering.
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Eschemann
Bright
Brinkley
Kansas
Bridgeport
Patient reports blood pressure drop after procedure
A patient states the operation will take about three months to show full benefits. He notes blood pressure fell from 176 to 140 and says he feels better though not fully recovered yet.
Will Elect Lufkin's Successor on September 27
A special election to fill the congressional seat left by Wilfrid Laf kin will likely be held Sept. 27. Governor Cox, after a conference with Secretary of State Cook, plans Sept. 18 as primary day in the sixth district and to designate the election date.
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Lufkin
Congress
Wilfrid W. Lafkin
Boston
Cook
Cox
Massachusetts Fire Loss Tops Twelve Million In 1920
The 1920 report shows 6111 fires causing a total loss of 12 257 087 dollars in Massachusetts. Fire losses peak in 1914 with 8429 fires causing 26 194 270 dollars, the Salem year.
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Massachusetts
George C. Neal
Public Safety
Alfred E. Foote
Salem
Noonan’s Hair Petrole Ad for Summer Care
Advertises Noonan’s Hair Petrole as a remedy for summer scalp and hair damage from heat and sweat. Claims one nightly or morning application improves hair and scalp to a normal appearance. Sold by T Noonan & Sons at 38 Portland Street Boston and in barber shops and stores.
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Noonan
Drug and Dept
T. Noonan & Sons
Portland St
Boston
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N. Y
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Azores
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Alcock
Newfoundland-Ireland
A. W. Brown
United States Navy
Harry G. Hawiker
Postum Cereal Co.,Inc
Battle Creek, Michigan
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Hammerstein
Nubuck
Atlantic Ave
Traveler Shoe
Washington St
Winter St
Temple PL
Avery St
Tremont St
Tremont Theatre Cor. Ruggles
U. S
Secretary of Commerce
Mr. Hoover
Shipping Board
Cox and
New England
Washington
Temple Place
Tremont Street
Boylston
Huntington Avenue
W. L Douglas
United Shoe Machinery Company
Emerson Shoe Company
Copley Plaza
Federal Express
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Fry’s
Owen Glass
H.C. Pro Glass Co
Rochesta
New Eng
Mitchell-Woodbury Co
Boston Post
Mass
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