Hawker Nearing End Of Perilous Flight History Making Trip
Washington May 19 Missing naval seaplane sighted near Delgada Portugal and preparations to resume voyage to Ponta Delgada and Lisbon were reported as weather allowed. Navy officials noted search status and that Hawker may land if conditions permit.
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Election hears Boche to sign peace terms
A garbled wartime notice reports authorities discussing terms for Germany and peace plans. The fragment mentions a “central” office and stamping plant, with references to inspectors and a Tuesday start time.
Million Dollar Baby Killed By Ford Car
Vinson Walsh McLean aged 10 known as The Million Dollar Baby died after a Ford automobile struck him outside the McLean Washington home. The child, heir to great fortunes from Thomas F Walsh and John Ye, lived in luxury with elaborate nurseries and a fast car for his amusement. Specialists were called from Johns Hopkins but efforts failed and his grief-stricken grandmother was present at his death. The incident recalls the Hope Diamond tale linked to the McLean family fortunes.
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Gates
Vinson
Friendship
McLean Washington
West Virginia
Edward Beale McLean
Cincinnati
Thomas F. Walsh
Colorado
John Br
Leopold
Belgium
Johns Hopkins
Hope
Edward B. McLean
May Yohe
Francis” Hope
Boward McLean
Allies and Austrians exchange credentials in Prague
Allied and Austrian peace delegates met in the Pavilion Henry TV in Prague as credentials were exchanged. Nations present included the United States Great Britain France Romania Serbia Siam Czecho Slovakia and Poland with Portugal severing diplomatic ties. The Austrians indicated hostility toward the German delegation by refusing a joint conference.
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Prague
Henry TV
Tenner
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Great Britain
France
Ttrun
Panama
Poland
Rumania
Serbia
Here
Vienna
Elks Open Congress Drive For Salvation Army Funds
Canton Elks began a $12,000 drive for the Salvation Army welfare work in the city, part of a nationwide appeal to raise $13,000,000. Campaign literature and donation blanks were circulated at plants and organizations, with the Exalted Ruler expressing confidence in contributions. The 66th Congress opened with Republican leadership, as debates on the peace treaty suffrage prohibition and merchant marine loomed.
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Salvation Army
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Marshall
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House
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Wilson
Britton
Glass
Lindsleyirector
United States
League of Nations
Plans for two arches to improve safety on Canton roads
Canton area plans to erect two concrete arches on Heldenay Road and Louisville Road to prevent accidents. One arch near the Heldenay Road bridge is already under construction and will replace the current bridge. The Louisville Road arch is nearly planned, with construction expected soon after Mel Genay road work wraps up. Commissioners are drafting a franchise for N. C. T. approval this week.
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Massillon to Get City Court Under New Bill
Massillon will obtain a city court under a bill awaiting final approval and set to take effect Monday without Governor Portman’s signature. The Massillon municipal court bill parallels a broader bill advancing in the Senate after House passage, aiming to streamline court operations and establish a maximum speed limit of 39 miles per hour in certain via cases.
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James M. Portamouth
Massilon Municipal
Senate
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Lloyd
Commander Bellinger Recounts NC-1 Seaplane Loss Tale
Lieutenant Commander Bellinger describes the NC-1 seaplane mission from Trepassey. Dense fog and low clouds forced a landing on rough seas and five hours ashore before sighting the steamer Tonia. The crew was rescued. attempts to salvage the aircraft continued with the Fairfax and Zoaia.
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Azores
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Zoaia
Four Tractor Shows In Ohio Promised This May
Columbus May 19. Four tractor shows are planned in Ohio this month to demonstrate farming equipment. A regular Capt Wallace Camp Sons of Veterans meeting is announced for the sixteenth at 720 o’clock. Grandsons of Civil War veterans invited to attend. A major speaker is expected.
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Ohio
Peace congress to be memorable in 66th session
Washington May 1 At the peace congress the 66th probably will go down in history though the reconstruction congress may be given another expressive title by legislators and officials reporting on the session.
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Washington
Hawker Flight Sights Mystery Over Atlantic
British and American flyers contest Hawker’s flight as officials at London and Brooklands express cautious optimism. An official message places Hawker about 150 miles from the Irish coast, while no sighting has been confirmed since he left Newfoundland.
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New York
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Air Ministry
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England
Hal Hawker
P Brooklands
Canbury
Fleetst
Planker
Pioneer Hawker's Daring Flight Captures Nation's Awe
A 30 year old aviation hopeful, Marry Hawker, aimed to beat a nonstop record off the Irish coast, earning a 3000 dollar prize. Reported by Sopwith officials, the attempt drew crowds outside Fleet Street and Brooklands, while air ministry observers weighed Hawker's prospects amid wartime tensions.
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Wright Brothers
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Austen
Ter
Russia Declares War on Rumania Allegedly Telegraphed
An official wireless dispatch from Moscow reports Russia declares war on Rumania. The message mentions military officials and a public meeting with Captain King of Civil and Major Marty Hazlett set to speak. St. B. Chamberlin Commander-Adv notes refreshments will be served.
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Sons of Veterans
Marty Hazlett
St. B. Chamberlin
Adv
Mandatories For Turkey Taken Up By The Allies
Paris May 1 The four powers took up mandatories for Turkish territory among the allies amid religious matter complications. French and British military reps met to decide joint occupation of Myra while Greek troops arrive at Smyrna. Foreign ministers heard Dutch and Belgian representatives on revision to the 1839 treaty about the Scheldt river and territorial matters.
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Smyrna
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Scheldt
New Chief Named for War Risk Insurance
May 19 announcement names Col I Cholmeley Jones of New York as director of the Bureau of War Risk Insurance. He succeeds Col M D Lindaley who resigned amid accusations of political meddling by Secretary Gass.
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Washington
Col I. Cholmeley
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