Air Derby Winners Named in Official Review
Washington reports Lieutenant Maynard initially wins the transcontinental air derby on time while Lieutenant Pearson and Captain Donaldson set records. New York officials later adjust results, crediting Maynard with a 69 hours 3 minutes 40 seconds air time and noting Donaldson’s 823 mile single day flight and 5 490 mile total with an average 108 mph.
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Washington
Kelvin W. Maynard
Air Service Department
Air Service
Maynard
Alexander Pearson, Jr
J. O. Donaldson
New York
Belvin W. Maynard
American Flying Club
Rock Island
Binghamton
N. Y
Demand Five Enemy Ships Sold to Dutch Ordered Delivered
Washington notes the supreme war council demands immediate delivery of five former German vessels. The State Department released the text explaining the ships were sold in 1915 and 1918 by Hamburg Amerikan and Kosmos lines to Dutch companies, thus claimed not to be German.
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Washington
Germany
Supreme War Council
State Department
Hamburg-American Line
Kosmos Line
Italian ambassador to U.S. named after death of predecessor
Washington report says Baron Romano Avezzanno was elected to relieve as Italian ambassador to the United States. Mucchi di Cel lere, whose death occurred, will be accepted by the United States government, and Italy has been informed by the state department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Romano Avezzanno
United States
Mucchi di Cellere
State Department
Belgian King Pays Tribute With Lincoln Wreath
Albert of the Belgians laid a simple wreath on Lincoln’s sarcophagus in Springfield at dusk, a gesture described as profoundly reverent. The Belgian leader spoke of renewed resolve for future trials. Meanwhile in Berlin Captain Frank Mason’s demobilization from Milwaukee, to Paris, will reduce American military representation there, with only unofficial State Department staff remaining to handle affairs.
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Springfield
Ill
Albert
Lincoln
Berlin
Frank Mason
Milwaukee
Paris
United States
State Department
Mason
Menaces Rise as Mine Strike Looms in National Bargaining
Washington weathered the rising crisis as scale committees for mine operators and workers meet labor secretary Wilson over a threatened coal strike. The dispute threatens broader issues in industrial policy and railroad nationalization with potential December rail shutdowns under Plumb plan pressures. Congressional action looms if miners and operators fail to reach agreement, risking factory stoppages and higher living costs.
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Washington
William B. Wilson
Railroad Administration
Tanlac Restores Milwaukee Fireman's Health, He Says
P F Peterson a Milwaukee fireman spent over five hundred dollars on medicines before Tanlac healed his stomach trouble he credits the remedy with curing cramping headaches gas and sleepless nights He reports gaining weight returning to work and sleeping well Tanlac is sold in Braddock and other towns by local druggists.
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Tanlac
P. F. Peterson
Milwaukee Novelty Dye Works
Third Street
Milwaukee
Mr. Peterson
Braddock
J. F. Fitzgibbons
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James E. Watson
Watson
Indiana
Federal Trade Commission
Darby
Donaldson
Lieut
Baron Avezzano
U. S
Congress
Peterson
Farmers Friend Mill Co
P. H. Hertz, Miller
Delco-Light
DELCO
Northwestern Motor Co
Linton
N. D
Asherman Bros. Inc
Broadway and Front Sts
Fargo
the Domestic Engineering Company
Dayton, Ohio
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