Balloon Race Opens For Bennett Trophy In Kansas City
Eight balloons sailed from Kansas City amid a 20 mile per hour southerly wind for the James Gordon Bennett trophy and Lahm cup contests. Three American balloons compete in Bennett. three in Lahm cup. France Germany also entered. Berlin II rose after field clearance. Condor received the loudest applause among foreign entries as Vogt arrived by taxi to join Berlin I before launch.
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Kansas City
United States
Germany
France
Pennsylvania
Emile Dubonnet
Berlin I
Leopold Vogt
Vogt
Brockton Fair Delights 80,000 With Beachey Stunt and Horse Races
Lincoln Beachey thrilled 80,000 at Brockton Fair with a Curtiss biplane display despite high winds. The Eel won the $2,500 free for all pace while Lucky Jack Driscoll edged rivals in a close chariot race. Governor’s Day tomorrow features a Marathon race as crowds face rain and muddy grounds.
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Brockton
Lincoln
Beachey
Brockton Fair
N. R. Sutherland
Lucky Jack Driscoll
Big Jack
Lasalie
P. Field
John Sharp
Julian Morris
Harry L. Pierce
Pierce
Morris
Thomas W. Lawson
Lincoln Beachey
Lawson
Jersey
Roof Blows Off Car on Freight Route Near Portsmouth
Strong winds today toppled the roof from a westbound freight car traveling from Sanbornville to Boston as it crossed the Piscataqua River bridge near Kittery Junction. Lumber debris snagged wires, knocking out telephone and telegraph service. linesmen labored amid the gale to clear the lines.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Sanbornville
Boston
Piscataqua River
Kittery Junction
Hi Altag Day in Citys Schools Health Day Observed
The Boston School Committee designated the first Friday in October as Health Day. Principals received instructions from Thomas F. Harrington on how teachers should present health topics. Lower grades hear talks on teeth care and nutrition, while upper grades read a Harrington letter about posture hygiene and cleanliness.
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Boston
Greater
Thomas F. Harrington
Harrington
Tobacco Trusts New Plans Ready for Court Filing
The American Tobacco Company's plan of reorganization is expected to be filed in the U S Circuit Court in New York tomorrow afternoon. A draft of the plan is currently with the printer.
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New York
American Tobacco Company
United States
W. E. Curtis Dies Suddenly in Philadelphia
William B. Curtis, a writer from Chicago, died suddenly in Philadelphia on the night of October 5. The death was reported as unexpected with no prior indication of illness.
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Philadelphia
William B. Curtis
Chicago
Marriage of Dr Charles Mixter to Miss Helen Mcintosh
Dr Charles Mixter son of Dr and Mrs Samuel J Mixter of Marlboro street was married yesterday to Miss Helen Mcintosh daughter of the late Charles Mcintosh of Milwaukee. The ceremony took place at the bride’s home 176 Prospect avenue Milwaukee with a fashionable gathering. Bridesmaid Miss Josephine Cudahy of Chicago attended.
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Charles Mixter
Samuel J. Mixter
Marlboro Street
City
Helen Mcintosh
Charles Mcintosh
Milwaukee T, Wis
Prospect Avenue
Milwaukee
Josephine Cudahy
Chicago
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Railbirds
Harry N. Atwood
John A. Galvin
Lew Walker
Gaby Deslys
Paris
Poland
Yorkshire
C.F. Hovey & Co
Madras
Oys’ School
W.L. Douglas
W. L. Douglas
Mass
Price
W. L. Dougs Rosbinston Eet
AGLAS
Spark St
Summer Street
Court St
Cbr
Howard
Hialta
Tobacco Trust
W. E. Curtis
Mixter—M’intosh
Girle
Copenhagen
Normal College
Junior
Misses’ Coats
Hamburg
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