Admiral Mayo Under Fire During Ostend Naval Action
An account recalls Admiral Henry T. Mayo during World War I as he accompanied British and American officers in a coastal bombardment near Ostend. The party, aboard the destroyer Broke, faced German shelling and air raids while observing the Terror monitor and naval actions off the Belgian coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Mayo
Ostend
Atlantic
Europe
New York
Henry T. Mayo
Wing
Admiral Sims
Mr. Richardson
Babcock
Robertson
United States
Mauretania
Gravesend Bay
U. S. S. Pennsylvania
New York Navy Yard
Wilson
Brest
Cuba
Mayo
Army and Navy Club
Washington
Mr. Wing
St. Louis
Jellicoe
Ernest J. King
U.S. N
Leigh Noyes
King
The
War College
Boulogne
Dunkirk
Bacon
Oliver
Broke
Evans
Dover
London
German Ring Costs Boy Five Thousand in Suit Injuries
Kansas City judge instructed jurors to find for the German firm after a box factory mishap. The sixteen year old Italian boy John Scarello claimed a German iron ring caused the loss of a finger and sought $5,000. The ring bore an inscription praising the fatherland. Evidence showed he was careless, leading to a directed verdict for the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
John Scarello
Inman
Foe Arsenal Loses Millions After Shutdown
The Span dau state arsenal has run monthly deficits of 8.75 million dollars and faces an estimated 15 million dollars more loss for April through June. Peace production attempts fail, and dismantling and re‑equipment are planned. Once employing 9,000 in peace and 40,000 in recent years, it became a radicalized center with Communist intimidation and widespread mismanagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Spandau
Chart shows national air routes map for US coast to coast
Washington reports substantial progress by the army air service in plotting national aerial routes. The master map includes distances fields funding stations and terrain data. Three trunk routes with about twenty four feeding routes aim to place every city within hours of distributing points with completion expected this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army Air Service
Informaticn
United States
Grist Mill Ceases Operations at Huntington Harbor
Huntington harbor mill shuts after 1067 years as Lee Stith cites extremely low grain flow causing idle facilities and local business impacts.
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Huntington
Huntington Harbor
Lee Stith
Pickwick a Johnsonian figure or Dickens source debate
A discussion in The Nineteenth Century and Toronto's Mail and Empire weighs whether Dickens character Mr. Pickwick mirrors Dr. Samuel Johnson. Proponents cite likenesses in portliness and dignity while noting Pickwick’s skater antics and Johnsonian sternness, arguing both conscious or unconscious borrowing.
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E.R. Thompson
Toronto Mall
Empire
Dickens
Mr. Pickwick
Samuel Johnson
James Boswell
Johnson
Pickwick
Boswell
Toronto
Mail and Empire
Doctor Johnson
Mr. Winkle
Little Known of St. Mark’s Birth and Gospel
The article outlines St. Mark as son of Levi tribe origin, possibly sister's son to Peter, and perhaps founder of Aquileia church. It notes his gospel as author, martyrdom around April 25, and his symbol the lion with ties to Christ’s royal dignity and the Baptist mission.
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St. Mark
Evangelist
Levi
St. Peter
John
Mark
St. Barnabas
Aquileia
Christ
St. John the Baptist
Busy Bee store owner found asleep in back room
A Sandy Mush Ark resident recalls finding the Busy Bee store proprietor asleep in the back room on a keg while shopping in Tomlinville. He notes the man appeared in no obvious distress and offered to return later.
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Busy Bee
Sandy Mush
Ark
Tomlinville
Kansas City Star
Muscular Music Sparks Debate on Strauss in Denver
Handel Booth of the Denver Philharmonic Society quips that the Hun reveals his colors as listeners complain of Strauss noise. He recalls a student asking about studying Strauss, receiving a wry reply about costs tied to rebuilding the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hun
Richard Strauss
Handel Booth
Denver Philharmonic Society
Strauss
First National Convention of Business Women of America
The first national convention will be held in St Louis Missouri on July 14 to discuss housing for business women and advance federation efforts. A national committee of prominent business and professional women backs the move with headquarters at 600 Lexington Avenue New York City. Lena Madesin Phillips is the federation's executive secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Women of America
St. Louis
Federation of Business Women
Lexington Avenue
New York City
Lena Madesin Phillips
Peace delegates arrive to settle armistice terms
A staged scene shows two peace delegates delivering armistice terms and indemnity figures for Mrs. Jagsby. They claim to represent Mr. Jagaby who could not return home last night. The dialogue ends with a demand for payment and a warning to convey the message.
Gentlewoman’s Sewing Hints for Repairs and Embellishments
Practical guidance on mending tears with rubber tissue and matching fabric, pressing edges, and padding embroidery. Also covers making a dress protector from a nightdress, using old leather as interlining, and crafting iron holders with interlining scraps. Rules emphasize edge-to-edge repair, careful ironing, and simple repurposing of materials.
Pongee Parasol Styles Debut With Butterflied Interiors
Pongee parasols make a summer appearance with new designs. Some models feature brown frames and tasselled handles, while others showcase blue butterfly embroidery inside with matching blue cords and tassels on the sticks.
Footwear Fad Sparks New York Decree on White Oxfords
A fashion note describes a thin summer style using white oxfords with black laces and stockings as the latest permitted look in New York. It notes that most women will opt for the conservative all white alternative.
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New York
Sport Suits Dominate Summer Wardrobes This Year
Summer fashion notes emphasize sport suits and sport coats as versatile, wearable outfits replacing many dresses. Bright contrasts like white satin skirts with green silk tricolette coats appear, with features such as pearl buttons, self colored embroidery, and Angora trims.
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O. P. Jackson
Amiens
Phree
France
Cae
Sh Butler
Skowhegan
Ealgara
FS Fame
Bec
Boy
Alc
National Air Lines
Sees Pickwick
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