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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1919
Page
20
Post readers will receive an exclusive account by the NC-3 and NC-1 pilots Lt. D. McCullough and Lt. L. Barin. They will dispatch news by cable and wireless, with NC-4 coverage if it starts. The Post promises a historic, intimate narrative from the pilots themselves.
Report describes a large airship from Montauk Point breaking away and drifting to sea after a long flight. Anti aircraft artillery may be used to bring it down if needed. Edwards could rescue the blimp, but repairs will take time after its fall into the ocean.
Lieutenant Charles G. Little of Newburyport narrowly escaped a released gas bag during a Montauk to Newfoundland flight of the naval dirigible C-5. After a failed deflation attempt, Little leaped from 25 feet, spraining an ankle. Sailors battled gusty winds for six hours to control the craft before it broke free, then landed to a late breakfast aboard the cruiser Chicago. The flight, commanded by Commander Coil with pilots Lieutenant Lawrence and Ensign D. P. Campbell, averaged 48 miles per hour over 1200 miles with extra distance to reach the Newfoundland coast.
The C-5 blimp, en route from Montauk Point toward overseas flight, broke from its moorings as winds rose to 40 mph. Crew abandoned ship. Lieutenant Little and Chief Machinist's Mate J. J. Crampton survived. The airship drifted northeast toward Cuckolds Cove, then disappeared. Navy officials fear the vessel is lost despite a pursuit by the destroyer Edwards.
Electrical Workers' Union 399 in Wells Memorial builds a case of alleged discrimination. At a special meeting they decide to serve an ultimatum today to Western Electric General Manager H. B. Gilmore, threatening a strike within days if discharged officers are not reinstated. Several officers were among recent terminations, including acting president Anna Herlihey and others.
The Prince of Wales rode in an airplane with Major W. G. Barker and looped the loop seven times over London, also spinning in the craft twice. The heir apparent to the British throne has flown with a Canadian aviator during seven months with the Canadian army in France, even passing over German lines on at least one occasion.
Washington reports uncertainty over the C-5 dirgible after a wind gust drove it adrift near St. John's. NC-1 and NC-3 failed to launch toward Europe, NC-4 reached Trepassey Bay, while officials hope a later attempt may still reach the Azores.
Lawrence May 15 Hundreds of textile operatives on a 15 week strike will return to work Monday at the Fivetett mill Milliken agent announces the plant closed since Feb 3 will reopen on a 48 hour week basis with pay for 48 hours no wage increases offered A leader says the broader dispute remains unresolved and quotes a fiery line The morning also saw a reoccurrence of a dynamiting campaign with a trolley car blown up and another crumb found on Methuen tracks.
In yesterday's session the House failed by a single vote to move the weavers' specification bill to a third reading. It passed a bill for absent voting and nearly unanimously approved a third reading for raising Legislature salaries from 1000 to 1500 dollars, effective January 1, 1919.
Debate over the weavers' specification bill ends with a narrow 81 to 82 vote to refuse third reading. Lawmakers discuss state salary raises from 1500 to 2000, with positions on timing and comparisons to New York and Parliament. The session also moves the scrubwomen minimum wage bill toward engrossment, fixing a public employment rate at 4? per hour.
George E. Wye, 55, of Dedham street Needham, struck an electric car on Beacon street Back Bay near Audubon road, wrecking the machine and throwing him and his wife Florence F. Wye from the car. Mrs Wye suffered a fracture of two left leg bones below the knee and abrasions. she was taken to Scovey Hospital. Wye was arrested charged with operating an automobile while under the influence.
Advertisement claims nitro phosphate builds flesh and cures nervousness by feeding nerves and cells. Cites Miss Georgia Hamilton who gained 15 pounds and reports improved health. Warns only those desiring flesh should use. sold by Boston drug stores with money back guarantee.
Catherine E. wife of Thomas Shaw Lawrence nee Lowder of Charlestown died May 15. Funeral from 17 Maraphon St. May 19 at 8 am mass at St Agnes Church. Relatives invited. cortege. M’NERLIN notice from Charlestown May 15 for Annie McNerlin nee Foley. Funeral from 14 ee ag at ge thence for interment with friends invited.
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