King George greets airship officers after trans Atlantic flight
July 16 London Major G H Scott captain of the British dirigible R 34 and Brigadier General B H Maitland reported to King George at Buckingham Palace after the round trip to New York. The king showed interest and congratulated them, while crowds watched the guard change with little awareness of the airmen's feat. Public interest at the capital contrasted with the earlier reception given Alcock Hawker for different aviation milestones.
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London
G.H. Scott
BH .M. Maitland
British
Air Ministry
New York
Buckingham Palace
George
King George
John Alcock
Harry G. Hawker
Irish refuse to parade in London victory march
Dublin July. AB. The Irish Nationalist association, largely followers of the late John Redmond, decided today that its members would not march in the Victory parade in London on Saturday.
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Dublin
Associated Press
John Redmond
London
British Censorship Abolished, War Office Announces
The British cable censorship will be abolished at midnight on July 23, the financial secretary H. W. Forster told the House of Commons.
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British Financial
War Office
Tels Commons
London
H. W. Forster
of Commons
Quack Hair Tonic Claims Quick Scalp Cure
An advertisement touts Q ban Hair Tonic for nervousness relief and a sick headache while promising rapid hair growth, dandruff absorption in one application, relief from itching, and prevention of hair loss. It asserts the product nourishes and preserves hair and is sold at drug stores and toilet goods outlets.
Rheumatism relief promise via C C C Tablets ad
An advertisement claims C C C Tablets relieve rheumatism and inflammation without upsetting the stomach. It promotes a prepaid 31.00 trial and includes a testimonial from A J Pixley of Bridgeport praising its effects after three months of pain that prevented raising hands or sleeping.
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Central Chemical CO
Bridgeport
Conn
C. C
A. J. Pixley
Laurel
Ave
Navy transports move 315000 troops from Europe in June
New York July 16 Former German liners and converted ships in the Atlantic fleet carried 315,067 troops from Europe to the United States in June, a monthly record. 158 ships ferried the forces, all under Navy crews, with Leviathan leading returns at 76,422 men. Great Northern reportedly completed a round trip in just over twelve days.
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New York
Atlantic Fleet
Europe
United States
Albert Gleaves
Leviathan
Imperator
Brest
Great Northern
Five Doctors Held in Raid for Drug Trafficking
Five physicians and two druggists were arraigned before U.S. Commissioner Hitchcock in New York, first results of federal crackdown on narcotic traffickers. Some doctors warned fled. state officials back the effort, enforcing a new registration card law. Health department estimates 200000 addicts in Greater New York, only 1500 registered.
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New York
U.S
Hitchcock
City Health. Department
Greater
Immigration chief denies mistreatment of two Scottish sisters
Frederic C. Howe, commissioner at Ellis Island, refuted allegations by the New York bureau of legal aid that Margaret and Jeanette Roy were ill treated at Ellis Island while awaiting deportation. He said the sisters were not aboard a cattle ship and were later moved back to Ellis Island before being placed on another vessel.
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New York
Prederic C. Howe
Ells Island
New York Bureau of Legal
Margaret
Jeanette Roy
Leittie
England
Arheng
Howe
Adard
Ellis Island
Americans Take Part in Plans to Enforce Treaty
Paris July 6 delegates participate in talks on enforcing the German peace treaty and forming commissions to execute its terms. American members join discussions but avoid commenting on probable U S membership to avert criticism for rushing ratification.
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Paris
Associated Press
United States
Chicago Trolley Workers Strike Vote Begun
Representatives of about 15,000 surface and elevated railway employees started preparations to vote on a strike over a 37 cent hourly wage increase and better conditions. The companies resposta argue raising fares or insolvency would result from granting the raise.
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Chicago
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