Ruth Law Breaks Cross Country Air Record in Flight
Ruth Law flying a Curtiss from Chicago to Hornell covered 590 miles in 8 hours 55 minutes despite a 45 mile gale. She claimed the American non-stop cross country sunrise to sunset record, surpassing Victor Carlstrom who earlier flew 452 miles from Chicago to Erie in a similar attempt.
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Binghamton, N. Y
Ruth Bancroft Law
Chicago
New York
Curtiss
Hornell
Victor Carlstrom
Carlstrom
Erie
Law
Daring Pilot Flies From Chicago to Binghamton Then Descent
A fearless female aviator flew from Chicago to Hornell and onward to Binghamton at about 82 miles per hour. After landing at Hornell she damaged her mask of ice and recovered enough to continue once fuel was replenished. She planned to reach Governor's Island the next morning but darkness forced a descent.
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Hernell
Governor's Island
Hornell Fair Grounds
Chicago
Hornell
Binghamton
Boston Meeting Raises Nearly $100000 for War Stricken Jews
At Symphony Hall the National People's Relief Committee collected about $100000 to aid Jews hurt by the war. Attendees, mainly local wage earners, donated their last coins, and tossed jewelry, clothing, fountain pens, and other items onto the stage in a dramatic display.
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Boston
National People’s Relief Committee
Symphony Hall
Boston Relief Drive Draws Massive Cash and Valuables
Enormous piles of envelopes and a rainfall of bills and silver filled the front of the stage as crowds contributed after an appeal by Jacob Pankin of the national people's relief committee. Donations listed include the Greater Boston committee at 20000 dollars and delegations from Chicago Philadelphia Chelsea Montreal Toronto Trenton and smaller towns with weekly or lump sums.
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Jacob Pankin
National People's Relief Committee
Fanny Footer
Boston People’s Relief
Greater Boston
Toronto
Trenton
N. J
Millis and
Medway
Auto Crashes In Norwood Injure Man and Halt Suspect
Two accidents in Norwood within 15 minutes left John Joestner of Cedar Lane with a broken collarbone and an ankle, treated at Norwood Hospital. Matthias Eppich of Westwood was arrested for drunkenness. A second crash at Guildhill on Walpole Street involved Alfred H. Ziegler of East Dedham, charged with operating under influence.
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Norwood
John Joestner
Cedar Lane
Norfolk& Bristol
Wildcat Hill
Norwood Hospital
Matthias Eppich
Westwood
Guildhill
Walpole Street
Alfred H. Ziegler
East Dedham
Samuel DeBlois
North Attleboro
DeBlois
Frank Kimball
Perry
Charles Temple
Melrose
Ziegler
Teacher Bina Shorey Found Dead in Lake Ellis
Athol officials report Miss Bina M. Shorey a local high school teacher died by her own action. The body was recovered from Lake Ellis this afternoon by the fire department. Coroner J. W. Purdy ruled drowning with intent amid personal crisis after her resignation was demanded by the school board.
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Athol
Lake Ellis
Bina M. Shorey
J. W. Purdy
Miss Shorey Resignation Sparks Tragic End
Principal M G Williams confirms the board asked Miss Shorey to resign for personal reasons after troubled relations with pupils. Searchers found her body believed drowned Tuesday. she was 48. Mother lives in Bath Maine. burial planned there.
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Miss Shorey
M. G. Williams
Williams
Red Sox manager Carrigan welcomes baby daughter
Lewiston Me November 19 A daughter weighing eight pounds was born this morning to the wife of William F Carrigan manager of the Red Sox this year The baby has not yet been named Mrs Carrigan was Beulah Morse Bartlett of Lewiston The wedding occurred here on December 1 1915.
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RED Sox
Lewiston
William F. Carrigan
Woman Shot by Maniac in Taunton Night Attack
Mrs. Philip Reilly, 60, of 9 Orchard Street, was shot and gravely wounded while walking to church along Somerset Avenue. Police say the assailant, described as a madman, fled across a field and remains at large.
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Taunton
Philip Reilly
Orchard Street
Somerset Avenue
Wealthy widow shot in Somerset street attack near church
Mrs Reilly a wealthy widow was shot in the back on Somerset avenue as she walked to Sacred Heart Church. The lone assailant fled toward a field after firing. neighbors John Welsh and Charles Crowley heard her screams and she was taken to Morton Hospital with a slight chance of recovery.
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John Welsh
Charles Crowley
Morton Hospital
Reily
Mayor Louis Farley Dies Suddenly in Marlboro
Marlboro news reports Mayor Louis Farley aged 48 died suddenly from a shock. He was renominated for a second term and led in local groups including the School Committee and French Naturalization Club. Survived by two daughters and a son Zalmore Farley. Acting Mayor John A. Frye succeeds him.
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Marlboro
Louis Farley
Farley
Dramatic Club
The
Marlboro Elks
French Naturalization Club
Board of Trade
Alice
Helen Farley
Zalmore Farley
William H. Murphy
Democratic City Committee
John P. Hoe
John A. Frye
Board of Aldermen
Billy Sunday Programmes In Boston Today
No Tabernacle services today. 8:00 a m the Sunday party departs in three cars for Plymouth to be hosted by Allan C. Emery. Rest day Monday. 12:00 m meeting ministers of Plymouth. Afternoon jail tour with Sheriff Porter. 7:45 p m Park Street Church mass meeting for 1500 Sunday school leaders with Miss Alice Miriam Gamlin speaking.
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Billy
Plymouth
Allan C. Emery
Boston Sunday Evangelistic Committee
Plymouth County
Porter
Park Street Church
Greater
Boston
Alice Miriam Gamlin
Sunday Party
Sunday Collections Report From Boston Campaign Totals
Sunday collections taken yesterday show a total to date of 17 763 34. The seventh day collections in other cities are compared with Boston and include Philadelphia 2302 45 Detroit 246355, Kansas City 1153 57. The fragmentary text notes a campaign context and sums by city.
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Boston
AGRE
Philadelphia
Detroit
Kansas City
Billy Sunday Draws Multitudes to Huntington Tabernacle
Paul Waitt reports a record crowd at the Huntington Avenue Tabernacle as Billy Sunday preaches, with 51,000 moving through the venue from 8 AM to 8:30 PM and 23,000 turned away. The building remained full throughout the day despite high demand. By 5:30 PM the Tabernacle was packed, and full capacity continued until 7 PM as cars delivered attendees.
Border Confab Fails as U S Plans in Mexico
Washington signals failure of the joint U S Mexico border talks. Secretary Lane will return to Atlantic City to end the conference, with Carranza contacted via Parker as Pershing expeditionary forces may withdraw after dissolution, regardless of an agreement.
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Washington
Joint Commission
United States
Mexico
Lane
Atlantic City
General Pershing
Carranza
Diplomatic Path Rough as Border Talks Continue
The article notes that if commissioners cannot craft a plan border disputes may stall diplomacy. Washington’s next steps to protect border towns remain uncertain. It suggests Americans favor patrols on their side with joint action and possible limited cross border pursuit of raiders. General Pershing’s force may exit gradually unless Mexican raiders threaten, with Cabrera blocking joint command.
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Washington
Mexico
General Pershing
Luis Cabrera
Carranza
Finance
Mexican Commission
Bonillas
Paul
Cabrera
Who Led Troops Into Monastir Then Serbian Capital
A military figure rode at the head of his troops into Monastir, the city held as the temporary capital of Serbia, signaling a rapid advance and notable strategic achievement amid ongoing campaigns.
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Monastir
Serbia
Miss Keller and Mother Going South
Miss Helen Keller and her mother plan to travel south with Mrs. Macy, her teacher and confidant, as reports of marriage to her secretary Peter Fagan are denied. Keller will leave Thursday for Alabama while Macy heads to the Adirondacks for an indefinite stay.
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Helen Keller
Peter Fagan
Miss Keller
John A. Macy
Alabama
Mrs. Macy
Adirondacks
Fagan to Reach Savannah After Boston Departure
Fagan, who sailed from Boston Saturday night, will arrive in Savannah tomorrow where lawyers for Miss Keller, Robert L. Raymond and Allen H. Whitman, are said to seek information on alleged actions regarding an elopement. The move follows an investigation ordered by Mrs. Macy and other longtime Keller supporters.
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Fagan
Boston
Savannah
Miss Keller
Robert L. Raymond
Allen H. Whitman
Mrs. Macy
Huntington Buys Miller Americana Collection for 350000
Henry E. Huntington has purchased from S. S. Christie Miller's England estate a renowned Americana collection for 250000. He already holds copies of many volumes and sold duplicates last spring. The purchase includes a 1660 Massachusetts laws volume valued at 15000.
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New York
Henry E. Huntington
S. S. Christie Miller
England
Great Joy Among Allies at City's Recapture
Allied troops celebrate recapture of the city with triumphant crowds praising the operation. The Serb crown prince led a march into the city, hailed as a major milestone of the year.
Temporary Capital of Serbia at Monastir
The temporary capital of Serbia will be established at Monastir immediately as allied forces occupy the town. French troops entered Monastir at 8 oclock this morning and raised the Serbian colors, with a substantial French contingent accompanying.
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Saloniki
Athens
London
Serbia
Monastir
Massachusetts Deer Hunting Season Opens Across State
The Massachusetts deer hunting season starts at sunrise today and lasts six days as hundreds seek deer. Last year 1200 deer were killed, and a larger total is expected this season per the Fish and Game Commission. Hunters may take only one deer. hunting from automobiles or with autoghts or floras is forbidden.
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Massachusetts
Fish and Game Commission
No Ball at Inaugural for Wilson's Second Term
Washington reports President Wilson aims for a simple second inauguration with minimal ceremony. Officials expect no inaugural ball despite public hopes for a festive event in the capital.
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Washington
Wilson
Snow Pauses War Operations in Belgium 1914
A brief antiquated notice reports snow halting military actions in Belgium in 1914 whileذكر Arabs push toward the Suez Canal in 1814, highlighting contrasting fronts and anniversaries in a compact historical roundup.
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Belgium
Sues Canal
New England Weather Forecast Signals Cooler Tuesday
Fair skies expected Monday and Tuesday with a likely continuation of pleasant weather in New England. Temperatures trend cooler on Tuesday as moderate west and northwest winds develop across the region.
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Washington
New England
Temperature Report From Thompson's Spa Yesterday
Yesterday's temperature readings show a high of 89 and a low of 34 with periods of 8 pm and 9 pm values. The average temperature for the day is listed as 40 while the prior year average was 48 1 24.
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Thompson
Mr .Necreese
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