Aviator Ro Ro Ro Flys To New Altitude Record
Roland Rohigs, Curtis test pilot, reportedly set a new world altitude record of about 34,610 feet in 78 minutes near Roosevelt Field. His altimeter showed 34,400 feet with the barograph confirming lower figures for official registration. He described difficulties at max height, oxygen issues, and a 43 degree below zero temperature, thanking his wife who greeted him after landing.
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Roland Rohigs
Curtis Aeroplane Company
Roosevelt Field
Rohts
Government Bureau of Standards
Washington
Aero Chub of
America
Rohlfs
Adjutant Casale
Paris
Baseball scores and upcoming fixtures in AMERICAN LEAGUE standings
Yesterday results show Cincinnati 2 Brooklyn 0 and New York 0 Boston 7. Today Brooklyn at Cincinnati New York at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at St Louis and other matches. Standings include New York 6 Chicago 4 Cleveland 4 Philadelphia 1 Peteiet Boston 2 Washington 7 and Detroit at New York. Chicago at Boston St Louis at Philadelphia Detroit at New York.
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Westerday
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
New York
Boston
Chicago
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Cleveland
Petreit
Wastineston
St.Lowis
St.Louis
Tetroit
Washington
PAC
Todd Cinginmeti
New York SQ
Chicago Og
Pitts Tisk
St. Louis Ag
Philadelphia Yard
Detroit
Philadelphis
American Association Scores and Rain Delays
At St. Paul Indianapolis 7 to 3. Minneapolis 4 Columbus 7. Louisville at Kansas City and Toledo at Milwaukee both postponed by rain.
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American Association
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Ad Minneapolis
Columbus
Louisville
Kansas City
Toledo
Milwaukee
Noted Fridays in Columbus voyages and independence
The text reflects on several historic Fridays linked to Columbus voyages and the U.S. independence motion of July 17, 1776. It notes dates for sailings and landings, highlighting the Friday pattern and ends with a celebratory remark from the Exchange about being present.
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Dispanola
America
Sheepshead Bay Races May See New Records
In New York on September 18 the Sheepshead Bay speedway could break world records as top drivers target marks from ten to 140 miles. The fast two mile oval, recently revamped, is said to be faster than ever and may witness records set in June and July events. Large crowds from Bridgeport plan trips by train and car, with ferries and steamer Norland carrying visitors from Bridport to Sheepshead Bay. The Nassau County Fair adds to island traffic as races near.
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York
Sheepshead Speedway
Sheepshead Say
Lasnous
Neepshead Bay
New York
Metropolia
White Mountains
Theysteamer Norland
Marine Onersting Company
Corpora* Tion
Willys-Overland Company
Wiles
Tt L. Wattson and Cos
Hace Ps
Corner Main
Jorn
Dyveport
Conn
Anneg's
Low Letst
Len Pet Lab
My Am
Tevt Corp
ANL
Ls Beth
Ner Ag
Merno de Pasco
Chandler Mat
Chi Mo
Chi& Grew
Chile
Uer & T
Cu Cane
den & Rio
Gaston Wo
Ilk
Roodrich Co
Greene Cana
Cater Vickel
Kenne Coe
Lacka
Manwell Mot
Midvale
Missouri
Mian Coe
Nevada Couns
Ina
Ng Nort & West A Nor
NY Central
Pierce Arrow
Pierce Oil
Pennsylvania
Repub
To & Sa
Royal Dutch Vo
Pac
Stude Corp'n
ALTU
Tenn
Texas Pacific Hosa
Texas Oil
UN Food Co
United Fruit US
Ind Alco
Utah Copper
Wabash
West
Union el
Ad Westing Society Fa
Willys
GS Gov. Sondss
Shes
Liberty
Natal
Powerle
Walter 2
Powell
Walter LL Powiwll
State St
Bridgeport
Philadelphia
BPOM
Tenn Square Building
Penn Square
Teaser of Odd Neckwear Banter at Local Market
A fragmented dialogue records a humorous exchange about neckties, with lines suggesting someone cannot wear the tie to a dog fight and another remarking they would prefer to own at least one tie like the one Co plans to wear. The readable portion hints at casual, humorous commerce chatter.
Death toll climbs from Corpus Christi hurricane wave
Corpus Christi and nearby areas reel after Sunday’s storm with an estimated 500 dead. Bodies buried in the storm district total 284 with only 7 percent identified as relief workers brace for the full toll. Property losses put near 20 million dollars as governors and city leaders mobilize aid and relief telegrams pour in. A relief party aboard the Munch Waldo, missing since Friday, was later reported safe on Mustang Island.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Nues Bay
Ouiy i
United States
Relief Committee
Mustang Island
Eureka gardener touts new potato dahlia hybrid
A. Hickman of Eureka recommends a novel potato dahlia hybrid praised for its vigor and disease resistance. The variety allegedly blends potato and dahlia traits, offering decorative blooms for homes and edible tubers, with claims of blight immunity. Also noted is Cuba planning a $1.56 million palace of justice to house the supreme court and other judicial departments.
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A. Hickman
Eureka
Callas
Ross
Flickman
Minneapols Journal
Cuba
Supreme Court
Republic
Steel labor crisis sways market amid mixed signals
New York reports a nervous stock market dominated by steel labor tensions. trading was light, prices fell, and total sales reached 865,000 shares as conservatives in labor leadership appear influential while Pittsburgh and other centers offer partial encouragement. foreign exchange steadied and Liberty bonds advanced amid uneven domestic issues.
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New York
Crisi
Pittsburgh
Tretta
Liberty
Obituary notices from a city paper 1914 1919
Multiple death notices list names Charles A Peterson Lester Dunton John Van Yosh Ages range from 70s to mid 80s with dates September 1914 1919. Funeral details include residences 179 Gilbert Street 257 Templeton Street Lenox Avenue and burial at Evergreens Thomaston cemetery with times and days for services.
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Temington Wveniec
Evergrenn
Brooklyn
Danton
Weston
Cam
Lester Dunton
Panton’ Will
Westen
Cann
Srnday
Lutermenk
Acreelaston
Gort
van Yor
Johu van Yors
Lenox Avenue
Sabursay Ibariitey
Welock
Thomaston
Tseyt
Bridgeport Probate and Court Notices Chronicle
A compilation of probate and court notices from Bridgeport, including orders of notice in divorce actions, guardian ad litem postings, and adoption proceedings. It lists defendants absent from the state, publication requirements in the Bridgeport Post, dates for first Tuesdays in October and September, and administrative details from the Superior Court and Court of Probate for the district of Bridgeport. The notices name plaintiffs, defendants, and clerks, with court dates and publication timelines.
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Bridgeport Post
Bridgeport
A. OO
Tule
Mich Art
Fuanaga
Pastor Buszysski
John Suszynsii
Connecticus
Uair- Kuwild County
bBridgeport
Tle
Michael Anagats
Lail
Bsepi
Wlil
Joseph FP
Wyllie Peasing
Parla
A. D. Igi
Miechialel Ty Lanagan
Superior Court
Vrobatis
Alvers Qison
Aew
ANSA
Marie Olson
Lin
Lidgeport
Teddy Nudveyshi
Bridgepory
Cubis Court
Taxpayers Must File Fairfield Property Lists September 1919
Fairfield assessors demand sworn statements of all taxable property from every person firm or corporation. Lists must be filed in September 1919 on forms provided. Failure to file leads to lists being compiled by best information with a 10 percent penalty. Real estate must be described with metes and bounds and buildings listed separately.
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Fairfield
Hirst
Board of Assessors
Board of Relief
Ofice
Wairfield
Suntiport
Cid Nichols
Verrace
SPCAL
Rudolph Nemes
Board OF Assess
S. Tal
CUNN
Tsepta
Ordine GE Vatrel
Connec
Walabielo County
Superior
SS. Bridgeport
Leonora Chimpett
Dad
James Stroydon
Bridgeport Post
Bridgeport
Conn
Micumml
Planagan
Carpenters Vintt
Khe St. W
Om. Lyon
McCartpity
Rugident
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Sheepshead Bay
Star
Dilkely
Ds Ahl
Willys Corporation
Mercantile Trust Company
Continental & Commercial Trust & Savings Bank
Chase National Bank
First Trust & Savings Bank
J.N. Willys
Electric Auto-Lite Corporation
Toledo, Ohio
New*Process Gear Corporation
Syracuse
N. Y
Duesenburg Motors Corporation
Elizabeth
N. J
Messrs. Price, Waterhouse & Co
Process
Duesenburg
First
Messrs.Price, Waterhouse & Co
New York Stock Exchange
John Burnham & Co
Estabrook & Co
Reston
Montgomery & Co. Phildelphia
Parkinson & Burr
Iran
Josepil Ninsyn
Stanislaw Gsi
Lewis Munn
Jol St
Teepth-ul
Charles L. Dennis
Barnum
State Street
Herthal Masonic Temple
Paul L. Miller
Co White
Woodlawn Ave
Stratford Ave
Tsephised
Aea Hgarie Nak
Associated Oil Co. of Texas
Anil Properties
Co. M, Garrison
Wall St
T. L. Watson & CO
Cor. Main and
John Streets
Equitable Industrial Loan Society Inc
Fairer Ave
Connecticut
UNI
Main St. City
S A.M
A. M. Wooster
THE
City National Bank
Uniles
Staples
James Staples
STATE
Keller, Manning and Co., Inc
Public Accountants and Industrial Engineers
First Bridgeport National: Bank Building
Bridgeport, Conn
Newfield Bank & Trust CO
Stratford Avenue
Motor Vehicle Trading CO
Grand Street Tel
Wildtamer
Security Building
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