Plans Unveiled for Four Transcontinental Air Routes
The Aero Club of America approved plans for four main transcontinental airways to form the backbone of U S air navigation. Routes named Woodrow Wilson Wrights Brothers Langley Chanute and Bell would connect New York to San Francisco Washington to Los Angeles Boston to Seattle and Bangor to Key West with Gulf corridor links. The system aims to train aviators for military use by practical aerial mail service cross country flights and bomber training.
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New York
United States
The
Aero Club of America
Robert E. Peary
Woodrow Wilson
Wrights Brothers
Tangley
Chanute and
Bell
San Francisco
Cleveland
Toledo
Chicago
Washington
Virginia
North Carolina
Wright Brothers
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
San Antonio
New Mexico
Arizona
San Diego
Cal
Langley Airway
Los Angeles
Chanute and Bell Airway
Octave Chanute
Alexander Graham Bell
Boston
Seattle
Albany
Syracuse
Rochester
Buffalo
Erie
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Mich
Minneapolis
Bismarck
N. D
Great Falls
Mont
North and South Airways
Bangor
Key West
Fla
Puget’s Sound
Gulf
Rio Grande
Earie
Gulf of Mexco
Club
Army
Navy
Speed and Route Choices in Early Oceanic Exploration
Fragmentary text notes efforts to optimize speed in charting routes and choosing landing spots. Emphasis on navigation, route selection, and landing site assessment during exploration.
San Felice Cigars Raise Price to 6c
The Deisel Wemmer Co announces a price increase for San Felice cigars from the old rate to 6 cents due to higher taxes raw materials and wages. The company asks loyal customers in Lima Ohio to continue patronage, citing maintained quality.
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San Felice
San Felice Cigars
Deisel-Wemmer Co
Lima
Ohio
Believe Fund Will Hit Limit In Boston Churches
Reports from 125 Methodist churches in Greater Boston show pastors appealing for pledges to pension preachers. Eight churches reported meeting the first day’s apportionment. canvassing will continue across other churches through the week. Rev. Dr. C. W. Blackett says funds will go over the top before week’s end. Boston and Lynn districts aim to raise 183000 dollars.
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Greater
Boston
C. W. Blackett
Lynn
Commission On Conference Claimants
Worcester begins Y M C A fundraising campaign
Worcester launches a hurricane drive to raise Worcester's share of 350000 for Y M C A huts on allied fronts. A mass meeting at Mechanics Hall drew about 3500 attendees.
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Worcester
Mechanics Hall
Death of ex queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii
Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii died this morning in Honolulu after months of declining health. Born Lydia Kamakaehau in 1838, she reigned briefly in 1891 and witnessed the 1893 overthrow. Her death ends Hawaii's royal era as plans for a state funeral and public observances unfold.
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Hawaii
Honolulu
Liliokalani
United States Congressional Party
Liliuokalani
Hawaiian Islands
Insular
United States
Lydia Kamakahha
Old Royal School
John O. Dominis
Washington Place
Dominis
Provisional Government
Harrison
Cleveland
H. Blount
Congress
Republic of Hawaii
Sanford B. Dole
Ticipant
Liliuokalani’s Boston Visits Highlight City Entertainments
Queen Liliuokalani visited Boston four times ending with a 1919 stop at the Vendome. The 1887 welcome cost the city over $18,000 with Mass meetings at Mechanics Hall and wreaths placed on Mayor Hugh O Brien and Council head W B F Whall. The 1896 visit prompted widespread catering and livery service profits, including a Washington trip costing $800.
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Liliuokalani
Boston
Mechanics’ Hall
Hugh O’brien
W. B. F. Whall
Dedham
Washington
Board of Aldermen
King Victor’s Italian appeal calls for unity and resolve
King Victor Emmanuel urges Italians to unite as one army against the Austrian-German efforts. He condemns cowardice and disorder and vows all will endure for victory and Italy’s honor, with the cabinet and King signing the proclamation.
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Rombe
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
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Little Building
Metropolitan District War Work Council
William A. Gaston
National Shawmut Bank
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Queen Liliuokalanit
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Chamber of Commerce
Baltimore Pearl Hominy Co
Howard Street Pier
Baltimore
Spring Garden
Charles H. Bond
W. R. Castle, Jr
William Lee
Brookline
C. EB. Mortimer
Dorothy Mortimer
King Victor
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Merode
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