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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1919
Page
17
A veteran Ohio oil operator recalls a 30 year old Ohio drill where, amid a secrecy plan, a cipher telegram was used to signal success. The foreman sent the message Fir trees grow tall indicating oil flow, literally describing the derrick squirting over the top. The note reached New York after days, confirming a promising find in the prospect.
The South Boston fish market reported no vessels arriving yesterday for the first time in weeks. By morning market opening, however, several swordfish were expected to be traded as ships expected to dock.
The Naneric brings 2500 chests of tea 1000 bales burlaps 1000 bales hides and other freight from Calcutta Colombo. Groundfish and mackerels are not expected. Swordfish schooners will not sail again as crews join fishermen's strike. Naneric faced monsoons engines broke down repairs finished. North Land arrives after Buzzard's Bay grounding to join St John line replacing Governor Dingley.
Shipping notices show numerous steamers and tugs arriving from and departing to ports such as St. John New Brunswick Halifax Nova Scotia and New York. Vessels include Naneric Roder Calcutta Colombo Governor Cobb Call and many towed barges with destinations Beverly Norfolk Philadelphia and New York among others.
Reverend Frank B. Haggard of Warren Avenue Baptist Church calls on Christians to defend the League of Nations and urge Congress to act. He accuses politicians of shallow statecraft and warns that without divine support the nation faces dark calamity amid world turmoil.
A poem about the stowaway cat Wopsey smuggled aboard the airship for luck. The speaker praises the cat’s bold voyage high above the world and its honor among the crew. The verse reflects wonder at the cat’s fearlessness and the triumph of air travel.
The B-34 airship lands at an English airfield after a dawn approach. Major G. H. Scott pilots to the shed, ropes lowered, crew welcomed by officers and soldiers as a military band plays patriotic tunes and the crowd eyes the landing.
British airship R-34 returning from transatlantic flight drew a big crowd aboard the Naneric in Boston. Officers spoke of a 75 hour voyage with 4900 gallons initial fuel and 1000 left, noting rough winds near Newfoundland and a successful long sea crossing. The crew praised future airship use and planned return to East Fortune after inspections while awaiting a possible second voyage.
The B-34 log recounts a striking New York midnight view with lights and aerial advertising. Weather shows a 35 knot southwest wind aiding a 74 mph dash toward Scotland, crossing the coast at 2 37 o'clock and sorting mail including letters for King George and the foreign office.
In Wellesley on July 12 the old horse bus serving the railroad station to the college campus was retired and sold at auction. Maud Dobbin and Jerry, the equine team, were part of a bygone era as returning students in September will not be met by the prancing steeds. The jitney bus replaces the horses for campus transport.
The log records a daring probe by the R 34 aiming to establish the quickest newspaper route between New York and London. Commander Scott plans a direct London crossing from Broadway to Piccadilly Circus if conditions hold, with a noon ration of rum amid worsening weather and ideas for cheap Atlantic meteorology via observer kites.
London July 13 The arrival of the British airship R-34 at Pulham airdrome was announced this morning by the air ministry. The long voyage from America across the Atlantic continued to unfold with the massive airship completing another leg of its historic journey.
The B-34 completed the first lighter-than-air cross Atlantic round trip from old world to new, arriving at Pulham at 6 56 and Mineola at 1 30 am after 108 hours 12 minutes for the New York to Europe leg. The record pace compares with Columbus, Savannah, Mauretania, and other historic crossings.
King George telegrams Major Scott commander of the B-34 to hail the safe return from a memorable and unique transatlantic air voyage. General J M B Seeley and other air ministry officials also sent congratulatory messages.
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