Man May Learn To Fly Without Motors Exceeding Birds
A 19th century forecast reports man could become a winged flyer without engines, citing German experiments and European and American wing designs. It discusses Leonardo da Vinci’s attempts, bird flight as a model, and Langley Chanute wind theory, noting Herr Klemperer’s successful soaring flight of over 16 minutes from Wasserkuppe aided by updrafts and ridge lift.
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New York City
Leonardo da Vinci
Nature
Langley
Chanute
Hae
Herr Xlemperer
Germany
Augustus
Wasserkuppe
Gerstelt
Klemperer
Pferdakopf
Jazz mayor opens office with cash register reform
Youngstown mayor George L. Oles, elected as an independent in a three cornered race, begins term by installing a city hall cash register to collect taxes and licenses. He pledges reforms including policing overhaul, closing gambling venues, and trimming the payroll by 250000 if approved by council. He vows to fire married women who support able bodied husbands and says the public will know what is happening.
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George L. Oles
Youngstown
Scorre L. Oles
Oles
Oleshia
Oleg Tiaued
Ma Uskase
Ména
German Admiral's view on submarine issue published
Rear Admiral Karl Holweg in Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung charges the submarine accord is an English ploy to shield weak ships while the strong grow stronger. He dismisses US pacific danger and argues Britain and the United States would use subs if needed, saying hunger blockade caused far more German deaths than submarine warfare.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Washington
England
America
Karl Holweg
Deutsche Allgemine Gueboang
Soaring History Shows Gliding Aces and Wings
The article details early aviation experiments with gliders and soaring pilots like Klempfer, noting altitudes reached, use of rising air currents along valleys and ridges, and the influence of wind and terrain on lift. It references Lilienthal and the Wright brothers, highlighting evolving understanding of wing shape, curvature, and efficient soaring mechanics.
Milford Hospital to get new building in spring
Milford January 15 The Milford Hospital board appointed a three member committee Dr J W H Fischer Dr A C Garepoten and Henry C Perl to plan a new hospital building to replace the temporary quarters The directors hope to start work in spring after the committee reviews the project and prepares a plan for the meeting to be held later The current hospital has served well but is too small to meet rising demand and townspeople favor a larger permanent hospital
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Milford
Milford Hospital
J. W. H. Fischer
A.C. Gare Poten
Henry C. Perl
Wang
Bridgeport Packers Finish Second in Pack Campaign Results
Bridgeport residents learn the Perfect Package Campaign by the American Gateway Express completed, placing Bridgeport second in city results. Sam Driver, campaign chair, reports freight and express shipments totals and a final package score of 99.87 percent, reflecting strong local participation and carrier efficiency.
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Bridgeport
American Gateway Express
Safurd
Vorthy
Sam Driver
Comvilian
Uuepot
Lridgepark
Milford Driver Fined $25 for Reckless Driving
Henry Thompson of 124 Island Avenue Bridgeport was fined $25 and costs by Judge J. D. Brown Jr in Milford town court for reckless driving after an accident involving his truck on a Milford barnpile Friday afternoon. Thompson is employed by Bridgeport trucking firm.
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Milford
Dallinger Aims for Leviathan Refitting at Boston Yard
Representative Dallinger of Massachusetts accuses Navy officials of blocking Leviathan repairs and saving government money by refitting the ship at the Boston Navy yard rather than outsourcing. Dawes confirms budget support and notes potential executive action to assign work to government yards.
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Boston Navy Yard
Washington
Dailinger
Massachusetts
Cynten Wien
Treasury
Dallinger
Lng Navy Department
Dawes
Dalfinger
Shipping Board
Navy Yards
Navy Department
Elopement Chauffeur Causes Girl's Death In Transit
Dorothy Monch a 17 year old from Stouts died after eloping with chauffeur J Clarkson from the Monell family. They fled to Chicago last Monday and were en route to St Louis when she collapsed in an ambulance. Clarkson, now missing, is reported to have a wife and child.
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Chicago
Dorothy Monch
Stouts
Shomag J. Clarkson
Monell Fami
St. Louis
Phraicii
Clarkson
Dorothy
Monel
Influenza Deaths Mounting in England and London
English influenza deaths rise sharply with many towns reporting fatalities. The spread accelerates in December as densely populated districts endure high losses, though overall fatality appears lower than earlier waves. Authorities warn households across the country face rising risk.
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London
Pampanti
England
Fas
Fay
Wondon
Ipis
Ip Grasp
Skating and Sliding Cause Two Accidents
Two children suffered serious injuries while skating and sliding on a pond after a Wednesday storm. Ada phonina VanCura, 18, of 46 Brockwell Avenue, was unconscious for 15 minutes after a fall and treated for concussion. August Klein, 14, of 52 Dawer Street, was struck by a sled and attended by Dr F L Walsh, later removed to Bridgeport hospital with possible internal injuries.
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Una
Adophina VanCura
Brockwell Avenue
Hite
2. F. Walsh
August Klein
Dawer Stryor
Wishone
FL Walah
Bridgeport’ S
Historic Sofa Seized From Jena Hotel in War Tangle
Journal report from Jena Germany describes two men presenting as French police seizing a historic sofa from the Se of the Nightingale hotel. They demanded surrender of the item believed to have rested during the Battle of Tera. The proprietor complied and the sofa was taken in a car.
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Jena
Germany
Maipolon
Tera
Nolle Entered in Case of Leon King
In city court Saturday a nolle prosequi was entered in the case of Leon King, laundryman of 1979 Main Street. Police had found two horses in his laundry during a neighborhood investigation. Autores John A. Cornell argued against the nolle, but the court ruled the nolle stand.
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Notte
Lea King
Saioona
Autores
John A. Cornell
King
New Delaware motion picture house rush underway
Milford report says work on the Devon theater is being pushed rapidly with improvements such as an overhanging entrance. The plan is to operate the new house three nights weekly and likely open to patrons within the month, signaling a return to normalcy after the prior era.
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Tay
Milford
Moving Picture Houses
Devon Fg
Devon
Monay
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Scott
Klempucer
Dieneiat Kiemperer
Gustav Lilienthal
Dillenthal
Tia
Phim Dt Wet Ag & Natural
Peller
Keneltys
Wright Brothers
Turkey
Bridgeport Packers
Nolle
Leon King
Lanna
Tor
Peter Landis
Rose
Seeman Bros. Inc
New York
Renae Ushiti
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Mrs. Rinehart
McCall’s Magazine
McCales
Wirthmore
Chas, M. Cox Co
Boston
Maas
St. Albans Grain Co. Manufacturers
St. Albans, Vermont
Camore
Sunnycorn
the Patent Cereals Co
Geneva, N.Y
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