Army air chief has close call in fatal storm
Brigadier William Mitchell of the Army Air Service escaped a deadly storm that sank an Eagle ambulance plane killing seven. He flew from Langley with Captain William Ocker, battled a low ceiling and violent winds before returning to Bolling field after more than six hours aloft.
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Army Air Chief
Washington
Mar
William Mitchell
Army Air Service
Air
France
Mitchell
Washintston
Everal
Etia Mancisters
Tangisy Field
Fune
Jing
Langler Field
William Ocker
Dar
Indian Head
Langley Field
Richmond
Bolling Field
Wright
unclear military flight incident and crash report
A description of a Poliser plane from Langley field with a comparison to Koel and fuloty Ad details a General Mitchell leaving, a meeting with Captain Wright, and Captain Kety’s return. It notes the Federal received first information about a fatal crash of an aircraft named Magte and mentions a two o’clock return home.
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Langley Field
Fuloty
Ne Hennd
Genernal
Mitchell
Metar
Wright
Wokker
Jet
Two Aletock
Kety
Feneril
Seven Die In Plane Crash At Mineola In Storm
In a disaster near Mineola the Eagle air ambulance biplane crashed after a storm driven by high winds. Seven people died, including organizer A. G. Batchelder of the American Automobile Association and former Representative Maurice Connolly. The wreck occurred on soft ground with engines and wings failing in the storm. The cause remains uncertain though high winds are blamed. the bodies were brought to Walter Reed Hospital for identification and arrangements.
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Jefelee
Walter Reed
Wosnital
Cnetis Eagle
Mineola
Eitrane
A. G. Batchelder
American Automoble Association
Washington
Aity
Buffalo Courier
Hearst
New York
Batchelder
Motor
Maurice Connolley
Sem
Dubuque
Towa
Corneil University
Ithaca
WN. Mu
New York Law School
Iowa
Connelly
Berlin College
Oxford University
England
University of Heigelberg
Germany
Charles BE. Pickett
United States
Albert Baird Cummins
Coonelley
Air Service
Curtis
Brest
President backs Alaska development plan debate continues
President Harding backing Alaska resource development faces opposition as the Curry bill proposes a six member commission headed by the Alaska governor to control vast natural resources including water power. Secretary Fall questions centralized power and plans a summer Alaska tour to assess resources and needs with possible presidential participation.
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Qecnie
United States
Administration of
Alaskan Affairs
House Territories Committee
Wallace
Col. W. B. Gresley
Ftorestrye Service
Alaska
Mother Garth
Seciety
Aaska
Bette
Fall
Harding
Congress
Wall
Memorial ceremony honors Knights of Columbus at Seaside Park
A wartime memorial ceremony in Seaside Park featured a parade from Washington Avenue to the Soldiers and Sailors monument, wreath laying, and services with speeches by Mayer B Wilson and Father Patrick J Casey. Attendees included veterans groups and local clergy, while the Knights of Columbus led a patriotic program and musical offerings.
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Philip Sheriden Council
Seaside Park
Mayer B. Wilson
Knights of Collumbus
Bridgeport
Knighte of Columbus
Washington Avenue
Soldiers and Sailors’ Monument
Mad Ain
Jose Nt Pa. Devine
Harry W. Dou Pos
American Legion
Raymon W. Harris Pose
Seie
Ik. Af C
Difford
Wilson
Knights of Columbus
Hanget
Stratfield Hotel
Patrick J. Casey
Saint Francis Naviers
Mow Kork
Father Casey
Ae Taseah Tr
Mulligan
National Catholic Weekly of
New York City
HK of c
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General Porter Claimed by Death and Noted Diplomat
General Porter, prominent railroad executive and diplomat, died after a long career spanning leadership roles at several lines including Prijsman company and New York West Shore Buffalo. He served as ambassador to France from 1897 to 1905 and contributed to naval and international treaty work, later gaining fame as an eloquent public speaker and inventor.
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Prijsman Company
New York
West Shore
Buffalo
St Louis
San Francisco
General Porter
Melinsey
France
Paris
Spain
Pears Commission
Pans
Em K
Congr Ds
Porter
West Point
Stratford Auto Crash Injures Stratford Residents
A Saturday Stamford accident involving an M and M Trucking Co vehicle from New York crashed into a Port automobile carrying a Stratford party. Mrs Cacherne Beyer was killed. Injured include William Meaney, Mrs Gladys Meaney, Alice Lapan, Harry Hill and others, all treated at Stamford Hospital with fractures and contusions.
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Stamford
Cacherne Beyer
Windsor Avenue
Stracford
Stimford
M. & &. ‘Trucking Company
Gleason Avenue
New York
Port
France Observes U S Memorial Day with wreaths and speech
France marked Memorial Day with a procession from Place de l Etoile as American and French troops formed battalions. Ambassador Hugh Wallace presided while a wreath was laid on the unknown soldier’s grave and speeches urged continued Franco American friendship and vigilance.
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Place de L'Etoile
Froni
Hugh Wallace
Sie
Prague
France
Memorial Day Parade Honors Bridgeport Veterans
Bridgeport prepares a multi division Memorial Day parade honoring G A R veterans and other groups. formation points are on Fairfield Avenue and nearby streets with Colonel Seeley as marshal and Major Nash commanding, featuring Navy and Marine units, British War Veterans, Spanish War Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion units, plus Boy Scouts and schoolchildren. Only 102 G A R members remain in Bridgeport, a somber note amid the procession.
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Bridge Port
Grand Army of the Republic
Fairfield Avenue
Broad Street
Brom Street
Bridgeport
Seeley Marshal
Henry Beeler
Sts
Hall
Louis Z. Herrmanner
State Guard
Fourth State Guard
Coast
Artillary Corps
TL EB
Hvans
Naval Reserve Division
Stewart
J. E. Austin
National Guardsmen
Bridgeport State Euardsmen
C. Nash
Westport
William Tounsbury
G. A.R
American Legion
Lake
Wierry J. Seelex
Henry J
Stat
Elias S. 1Lall
Norman S. Hal
Wy Wright Beh
Fasmin
Pyrh
Murphy
J. Ungepnal
Louis Pelnncell. Corp
Tohn Pettis Post
Morsign Ware
Sentaipo Rand
FL Sprigue
Murahal
Bridgeport Marine Banc
Bank of Ode Fellowe. Co. A
Pythias
Af. Brown
Marsh
Harvey
Harvey Went
Warner Bros. Grenadier
Dr James F Meek Dies Noted Ear Disease Authority
Renowned ear disease expert Dr James F Meek who authored books on the subject died at his home after a long illness. He lived about 15 years beyond his prime, survived by a widow. He held positions in New York clinics and hospitals including Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital and Northern Dispensary, and was connected with New York eye care institutions and several medical societies in Connecticut and Fairfield County.
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Mose
Meek
Lee Organtners
Sovigh If
New York
Merrill University of Canada
New Fork Polych
Manhattan Eye and Jar
West Side
Lanz
Connecticut State
Fairfield County
Norwalk Medical Society
Money Claimed For Questionable Patent Remedy Ad
Fragmentary advertisement promising money for returning a potentially valuable printed notice. It includes a postscript urging enclosure to a Chicago address and requests a writer to clearly include name and address. The copy mentions Joley's Honey and Tar Compound and Moley kidneys Pills Cor sins for various ailments.
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Felor & Co
Sheffield Ave
Shicaga
Joley
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