Big 1920 aviation year forecast by American Flying Club
Air events planned for 1920 promise a big year with the Intercollege Flying Association at Mineola Field May 7 featuring eleven colleges, a cross country cup race, and a possible seaplane race around Long Island. A trans continental air race NY to Alaska is planned with compulsory 4150 mile stops. International meets in Juvisy and London are noted along with British prizes and a Cape to Cairo aerial line.
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New York
American Flying Club
Intercollege Flying Association
Mineola Field
N. Y
Philadelphia
Princeton
Long Island
United States Army Air Service
Alaska
Mineola
United States
Minot
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Saskatchewan
Gan
Dominion
Fort Egbert
Circle
Fort Yukon
Fairbanks
Fort Gibbon
Nulato
Nome
France
Juvisy
Paris
London
Cape To Cairo
Would Have Nation Pay Mothers Pensions
Major General Wood returned to Chicago after a one day invasion of Nebraska. He spoke in Omaha this afternoon and tonight.
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Omaha
Wood
Chicago
Nebraska
Trouble in Germany's Ruhr region sparks Allied troop moves
The Ruhr valley, under Communist influence, faces government action with troops deployed contrary to the peace treaty and French wishes. France retaliates by occupying several non military cities including Homburg as shown in photographs.
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France
Homburg
Lifelong Lander Resident J E Bruce Ends Life in Wyoming
J E Bruce a long time Lander resident aged 78 or 79 ended his life with a self inflicted pistol shot in his niece Mrs B A McDonalds home. Firemen found the body with the revolver nearby and the bed partially burned. Bruce had served in the Civil War with Confederate forces before moving to Wyoming in 1869 and later living in Lander. He was predeceased by his wife and remained active in reminiscences of his wartime service.
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Lander
Wyo
J. E. Bruce
Jessie Hunter
Bruce
Missouri
Wyoming
South Pass
Apparently Trying to Break Back Into Jail
Rawlins Wyoming April 19 J J Severtson who just finished 150 days in the county jail vanished from the city leaving behind bad checks One check signed by Severtson and cashed at the Luxus case was worthless for lack of funds Another check for 875 bore the name J R Baker as signer
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Rawlins
Wyo
J. J. Severtson
Severtson
Luxus
J. R. Baker
Nurses Oppose Flat Bonus Plan at National Conventions
In Atlanta on April 19 the National League for Nursing Education the National Organization for Public Health Nursing and the American Nurses Association adopted a resolution opposing a flat bonus payment for all ex service men and women. They endorsed land grants long term loans and increased wartime disability pay.
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Atlanta
National League For Nursing Education
National Organization For Public Health Nursing
American Nurses Association
Slaying Sparks New Excitement in Erin
Belfast April 419 Thomas Mulholland a Dun dalk Urban council employee was shot in Dundalk 45 miles northwest of Dublin last night and died He told the hospital a policeman had shot him The incident is the first such event near the Ulster border creating considerable sensation
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Belfast
Thomas Mulholland
Dundalk
Dublin
Ulster
Inside: Favorites Profited From War Surplus Sales
Rep Madden charges that insiders among war department favorites made 100 to 500 percent profits on surplus army supplies. He cited good authority that listings were delayed until dealers completed arrangements. The charge arose during the army appropriation debate. Chairman Kahn said the matter would be referred to probes of war expenditures.
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Washington
War Department
Representative Madden
Ilinois
Madden
Kahn
Military Committee
Uncle Sam to halt Liberty bond purchases July 1
Washington reports government will stop buying Liberty bonds in the open market on July 1 except through sinking funds. Secretary Houston says the move should help bond markets and trend of government securities may rise. He notes continued purchases under the 5 percent fund would raise floating debt while reducing funded debt.
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Washington
Houston
Treasury
Men Who Rocked House Lose Jobs in Wyoming
Seven Union Pacific shop employees in Rawlins Wyoming were discharged after an incident at the round house. Accused of rocking the round house due to objections to a foreman at 4 am they were arrested and tried. only J Woodman was convicted fined 50 dollars and costs. More than 100 panes of glass were broken.
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Rawlins
Wyo
Union Pacific
Round House
Carl Brunson
J. Woodman
S. R. Barnhart
Walter Dinger
Glifford Berry
Henry Andrews
Garrett Lane
Woodman
Water Salesman Held On Swindling Charge
ROCK SPRINGS Wyo April 19 Joe Sulentich alleged leader of bootleggers swindled two Rock Springs men out of several thousand dollars by selling barrels of water as whiskey He is held to the district court for trial A second defendant forfeited a 4000 cash bond and the third was discharged.
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Rock Springs
Wyo
Joe Sulentich
District Court
Fire Cause $15,000 Loss in River City
GREEN RIVER Wyo April 19 A fire starting in a drug store caused about $15,000 in damage as flames spread to several nearby businesses. The blaze prompted efforts by local crews to contain the spread and minimize further destruction.
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Green River
Wyo
Evangelist Gypsy Smith recalls France service
Gypsy Smith says in his French evangelistic work he never prayed to avoid death. he did pray to avoid cooties and believes that prayer was answered.
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Gypsy Smith
France
Auto top making at Hobbs Huck feldt and Finkbinder
Prompt and efficient service at Hobbs Huck Feldt and Finkbinder offers quick auto top making assistance. Local shop emphasizes speed and reliability for vehicle care.
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Hobbs, Huckfeldt & Finkbinder
Wyoming Oil Boom and Industrial Growth Report
March Wyoming oil output rose with notable activity in Sand Draw and Salt Creek as Elk Basin and Sinclair expand. Casper and Cheyenne attract new factories and plans, while roads and telegraph lines improve. Legal notice on James W. Marburger estate sale set for May 21 in Cheyenne courthouse.
Fort Steele Plans Oil Trade and Big Local Projects
Oil antiquarding to bepsin at Fort Steele April 10. State road work to begin, approximately $5,000,000 will be expended this summer. Cody-Denver capital will engage in placer mining on large scale on Clark's Fork, Park county, $76,000 hydraulic pump to be installed and 30 miners' cabins erected.
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Fort Steele
Cody
Denver
Clark's Fork
Park County
Former Guatemalan President Captured by Rebels in April Fight
San Salvador reports that former Guatemalan President Astreda Cabrera and his staff were captured by revolutionists after being placed under arrest at the Polytechnic school. The artillery corps under General Padilla surrendered to the revolutionary army along the front. the fort San Jose yielded many machine guns.
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San Salvador
Astreda Cabrera
Guatemala
Padilla
Revolutionary Army
San Jose
House Increases War Risk Insurance Payments
Washington April 19 by unanimous vote the house passed a bill increasing war risk insurance payments by 20 a month to 25 000 disabled soldiers and sailors in vocational rehabilitation. The measure moves to the Senate and provides 100 monthly to single men and 120 to married men.
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Washington
House
Senate
Vice President Returns to Washington for AP Luncheon
Vice President and Mrs. Marshall returned to Washington from Scottsdale Arizona where they visited Mrs Marshall's mother. The vice president will speak at the annual luncheon of Associated Press members in New York Tuesday.
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Washington
Senators to Lock Up Housing Conditions
A five senator committee is authorized to investigate housing conditions nationwide. The Calder resolution cites unprecedented demand for luxuries diverting capital from home and industrial construction. The panel must report remedial measures by December 4.
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Washington
Senate
Calder
Honor Convict Now Wanted for Forgery
Rawlins Wyoming sheriff seeks ex convict Mike Cullen wanted for forging the name P A Smith on a $75 check and cashing it. Cullen was released from the penitentiary about two months ago after completing his second term. He had been known as an honor man while employed around the city before his sentence ended.
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Rawlins
Wyo
Sheriff's Office
Mike Cullen
P. A. Smith
Cullen
French Resigns as Controller Ireland
The Sun day Times reports Lord French has resigned as lord lieutenant of Ireland. The paper says this ends rumors that had circulated in recent days.
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French
Ireland
London
the Sunday Times
Lord French
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