Napier Whale Flying Boat Engine Tested At Sea
At Calshot Naval Base England on July 13 the twin Napier Whale engines of the Domne Napier flying boat were tested shore side. Engineers reported the forward engine balked briefly but after joining the rear engine the roar was deafening. The crew prepared for fuel consumption tests and planned a first flight to Ireland, weather permitting.
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Calshoi
Naval Base
England
Napier Whale
Atlantic
Fot Valow
Ireland
Lumch
Little
Napier
Whale
Capt
Lions Club Reports Growth of Laundries Across U S
Dr Burt chemist told the Lions Club yesterday that in the United States today there are about 7000 laundries doing general business. He cited 1500 with undies, 1200 institutional laundries, and 4500 dye and cleaning establishments, noting steady expansion and new supply needs.
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United States
Burt Chemist
Lions Club
Village strong man bends iron with bare fists
An Associated Press report notes John Price, village blacksmith, is famed as a strongman. He bends thick iron bats, splits a thick iron bar, and tears a quarter inch thick sheet with his fists. He also quit a tug of war team of ten.
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Bearland Eng
Associated Press
John Price
Edel Fearless at Sing Sing Threat
Associated Press report details Fred W Edel facing murder charges and parole status after his arrest in New Haven. Authorities weigh his acquittal impact on potential Sing Sing recommendations while public defenders Peters Trenchi and Israel Hillman are thanked. Edel had been on parole in New York and faces parole compliance checks.
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Nfw Haven
Associated Press
Fred W Edel
Jul
Sing Sing
Joan Mastriano
Meriden
Mount Tal
Imel Woods
Edel Lodas
Peter Trenchi
Israel Hillman
Tad
Eaeis
Connecticus
Bandit Halts Al Smith's Nephew on Lancaster Pike
July 13 1921 Philip J Foy nephew of Governor Al Smith began a hike from New York toward the Pacific when a bandit stopped him on Lancaster pike and Winne wood road. An automobile then pulled up and the bandit fled into nearby woods. Fox alerted Ardmore police who sighted but could not catch the suspect.
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Philadelphia
Willam J Foy
Brook- In
al Smith
New York
Pacific Coast
Lancaster Pike
Winnewood Road
Patr
Woods
Fox
Ardmore
Count of animal fatalities along short California highway
An Associated Press report notes wildlife losses on a two mile stretch in the California foothills totaling 92 snakes eight birds 86 squirrels 22 rabbits and 16 rats. The tally underscores road danger to local fauna amid summer traffic.
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Erated Press
California Foothills
Cathay Cat
Ktled
Garden of Eden Fruits to Be Transplanted to Arizona
Paris report outlines an expedition by Joseph Edward Thompson of Phoenix and Dr Georges Perrault to North Africa and Mesopotamia to source Persian dates figs peaches and grapes for transplanting to Arizona deserts. They will test irrigation yields in the Salt River valley while coordinating with Boyce Thompson Arboretum and University of Arizona experiments. The project aims to introduce new fruit varieties to American markets and climates.
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Ccopuight
Soth
Wane
Paris
Econ
Joseph Edward Thompson
Phoenix
Arizona
Georges Porranit
Nothen Amen
Agia Minor
Moses
Genesis
Eden Cooperative Apple Growers Association
William Boyce Thompson
New York
Banka
Arizgng
Dr Perrault
Joe Thompson
Perstar
American Desert
Thompson
Europe
Kew Gardens
London
Botanical Gardens
Stuttgart
Germany
Antibes
di Forrault
Afica
Mesopotamia
Washington
Perrault
Boyce Thompson
America
Rancho
Joaquing
Boyce
Persian Plain
Mediterranean
Salt River Valley
Porrault
Tigile
Euphrates
Coachella Valley
California
Yuma Valley
Arigona
Africa
Asia
American Southwest
United States
P J Crider
Arboretum
Col Thompson
Pleasure Beach kids day draws big crowd at reduced rates
More than 4000 children enjoyed Pleasure Beach yesterday as part of a weekly children’s day with reduced admission and special contests. Frederick L Rowe assistant manager noted high attendance and full rides at the park with many swimming at the pool and on the beach. Upcoming events include St Stephens church group on Sunday, Irish National church of Shelton plans for today, Foremen's association picnic Saturday at 10:30 am, a dinner and a beauty contest at 6 pm, with Mayor Behrens to be considered as a judge.
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Frederick L Rowe
St Stephens Church
Briagepog
Aschogl
Aepigpic
Mageational
Shelton
Foremens Association of the Chase Rolling
Mills of Waterbury
William Behrens
Tax company cleared in damage action
Charles Gernert filed suit in Superior court for 15000 against John Mozee and the Star Taxi and Oxpress company over a June 2 1924 collision at Main street and Fairfield avenue. He withdrew against Mozee with the Star firm remaining in the case, alleging injuries to his right leg and spine.
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Charles Gernert
John Mozee
Star Taxi
Oxpress Company
Gernert
Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Mozee
Geinert
Star Company
William Fant
Moze
Huntington Firemen to Hold Picnic at Pleasure Beach
The Huntington Fire Company plans its annual picnic at Pleasure Beach on Saturday July 16. Young women who helped on Itatag day will be special guests. Firemen will depart the fire house at 10 am.
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Theuntington Fire Company
Pleasure Beach
Gais
Fie
Jaywalkers Targeted in Chicago Traffic Drive
Chicago July 13 Associated Press reports Traffic Court Chief AB Summers orders pedestrians to obey red and green crossing signals. Jaywalkers will receive a training period before arrests, and police chief Hughes says fines could reach up to 100 dollars.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Dudge AB Summers
Traffic Court
Hughes
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