Hawker's Plane Lacked Pontoon Gear for Atlantic Crossing
May 19 in St John’s Newfoundland reports the attempt by Harry Hawker and Lt. Cmdr. Mackenzie Grieve to fly a non-sinkable overland biplane from Newfoundland toward England. The craft lacks pontoons and carries limited wireless and survival gear but includes a rear-fuselage boat and self-release undercarriage.
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England
Harry G. Hawker
Mackenzie Grieve
Atlante
Hlawker
Ood
Skull of Sultan Okwawa to be returned within six months
Washington reports the peace treaty requires Germany to restore the Sultan Okwawa’s skull from former German East Africa to Britain. The National Geographic bulletin notes African sultans’ skulls hold ritual value and outlines German colonial actions influencing such repatriation.
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Washington
Germany
Sultan Okwawa
German East Africa
Versailles
National Geographical Society
Africa
Mohammed
Confucius
Prussia
Adolphus Frederick
Mecklenbure
Himelif
Karl Peters
Peters
Belgium
Judge Mentzer Opens Platte County Session at Wheatland
Judge W C Mentzer of the First Judicial district traveled to Wheatland yesterday morning to sit in the district court of Platte County. He was accompanied by court stenographer Corker Doran and attorney W C Kinkead who joined for matters to be heard by the judge.
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W. C. Mentzer
First Judicial District
Wheatland
Platte County
Corker Doran
W. C. Kinkead
Mentzer
Seaplane Crash Drowns Two Sailors Off Orleans Coast
Lieut. Charles Cruize of Watertown Massachusetts and Quartermaster Herbert Harlenstine of Reading Pennsylvania were drowned when a naval seaplane fell into the ocean off Orleans. Coast guard members tried to resuscitate Harlenstine, whose body was recovered.
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Associated Press
Chatstam
Masc
Charles Cruize
Watertown
Masa
Herbert Harlenstine
Reading
Orleans
Orleans Coast Guard
Hartenstine
Grove's Bromo Quinine Ad Claim on Cold Remedies
An old advertisement notes a single Bromo Quinine tablet to counter colds and influenza sold under GROVE'S signature on the box. Price listed as 80 cents.
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Grove
James McParland Dies at 75 Former Pinkerton Detective Leader
James McParland for years led the western division of the Pinkerton agency and earned a reputation as a top criminologist. He died in Denver at age 75. Funeral services planned in Denver. Attorney A C Campbell recalled McParland's role protecting Mollie Maguires informer Kerrigan, aiding his survival and shaping the group's downfall.
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James McParland
Pinkerton Detective Agency
Denver
A.C. Campbell
Casper
Wyoming
McParland
Mollie MacGuires
Pennsylvania
Mollie Maguires
Fearless
Square
Mollie Maguire
Mr. Campbell
Ociety
Yie-gang
Jim McKenna
Pottsville
Jack Kehoe
Shenandoah County
Unclear fragment hints at Denver detective visits
The readable portion mentions attorneys and a detective in Denver, but details are fragmentary and no clear event, date, or names emerge to confirm a specific news item.
British Press Praises American Azores Flight
London newspapers highlight the U S Navy aviators reaching the Azores as a premier achievement. Editorials praise the Americans while noting the British air ministry’s response and a Daily Mail prize linked to the trans Atlantic flight, reflecting mixed national attitudes.
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Associated Press
London
Atlantis
Azores
Daily Mall
Air Ministry
Daily Mail
Mercury Club Triumphs In Sluggish Sunday Contest
The Mercury Club defeated the Giants in a game described as slow through four innings. Mercury offense produced runs via hard hitting while Giants committed several errors aiding the Mercury victory. Pitchers Schilling Doody and Leichart worked for Mercury as the finish built their lead.
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Giants
Mercury
Sésaion
Schilling
Thompson Not Can didate For Office
A deputy for Thompson stated to internal revenue that an applicant for the Chrovenne position was ernun Kouw involved in irregularities. The report suggests scrutiny of the candidate’s background by authorities.
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Thompson
Internal Revenue
Ernun Kouw
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