Maximite inventor Gunderson rose from Maine poverty to fame
Hulett Crook Count Hudson Maxi, inventor of the powder called Maximite the first high explosive to force a projectile through heavy armor, recently celebrated his 60th birthday. He rose from a backwoods Maine boyhood with little schooling until 18, later becoming wealthy by his determined efforts and diverse inventions. He is also a student of philosophy and religion and wrote The Science of Poetry and the Philosophy. The note also mentions an English automobile expert calculating engine speeds and discusses dye production from sawdust using caustic soda and sulfurous hydrogen, fixed by bichromate of potash.
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Hudson Maxi
United States
Old theory and a rooftop accident joke
A science student hurries to a fallen friend and jokes about testing an old theory as a man falls from height. The tale plays on a punchline about telling five stories. It also notes debates on Earth’s age, with figures from 60 million to nearly a billion years.
London Union Build Central Labor Palace Plan
Trade unions in London plan a central labor palace housing club rooms a restaurant a picture gallery meeting halls and trade union offices at a total cost of 260000 dollars. The project has official backing from the London trades council representing 120 unions and about 200000 members.
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Trade Unions of
London
London Trades Council
Rail accident insurance offered by London papers
Two London papers the Mail and the Chronicle insure readers against rail accidents. The Expressa puts odds of death from injuries at 0 to 1 million while London Truth estimates a cost of 6 cents per year per subscriber.
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London
the Mail
the Chronicle
London Expresa
London Truth
Norwegian Silver Mines Near Kongaburg Boost Output
Old state silver mines near Kongaburg Norway, in operation nearly 300 years, now produce over 22 000 pounds of silver annually. Additional rich deposits have been found in Pemennorhood and may soon be opened.
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Kongaburg
Norway
Budget Sanctioned by King for 1914 15 Expenditures
The Norwegian budget for 1914 15 was approved by the king with total expenditures estimated at 48 million dollars. Army and navy take 50 thousand. 5 thousand for state railways. 26 thousand for phthisis sanitoria. A public loan of 3 million was announced.
Jury Instructed In Ellis Murder Case In Chicago
In Chicago on March 6 William Cheney Effle a Cincinnati manufacturer on trial for murdering his wife in a Chicago hotel last October faced closing arguments. Assistant State's Attorney Stephen A Malato urged the jury to impose the death penalty after Ellis's defense insanity plea. Judge Petit began instructions to the jury.
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Chicago
William Cheney Effle
Cincinnati
Stephen A. Malato
Ellis
Malato
Petit
Terrazas to Pay or Die Tomorrow
El Pago Texas March 6 Luis Terra gas Jr held prisoner by rebels at Chihuahua faces a $500000 ransom to Francisco Villa with a deadline tomorrow. Gen Luis Terrazas pushed for payment while keeping the matter hush hush. Alberto Terrazas recently moved to California.
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el Pago
Tex
Luis Terragas, Jr
Chihuahua
Oes Francisco Villa
Luis Terrazas
Luis
General Villa
General Terrazas
Villa
Terrazas
Alberto Terrazas
California
Alberto
Defends fraternities as asset to colleges in talk
New Haven Conn March 6 Bowdoin president William DeWitt Hyde defended college fraternities addressing a Religious Education association convention. He urged more fraternities to involve the student body and promote scholarship character and campus life while holding upperclassmen accountable for younger members. He called loyalty and service the essence of righteous news in any context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
William DeWitt Hyde
Bowdoin College
Religious Education Association
Livi
Kingdom of Heaven
Blease Strips Coat in House Row Over Asylum Probe
In Columbia South Carolina Governor Blease stripped his coat and faced off with Representative N B Barnwell amid tensions in the house over statements by F Stevenson on the asylum probe. Delegates restrained the exchange as Stevenson followed the governor the scene reflecting high political heat.
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Columbia
8. C
House of Representatives
Blease
F. Stevenson
Mr. Barnwell
Mr. Stevenson
Blence
Stevenson
Widow Ad Uses Ads to Seek Housekeeper Role Fraud Case
New Haven March 6 Mrs Addie Jewell was found guilty in federal court and sentenced to six months for a fraud scheme using ads for a "handsome widow" to attract a housekeeper. Her husband is serving six years as an accomplice.
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New Haven
Conn
Addie Jewell
Alienists Engaged to Quiz Porter Charleton
Naples Italy March 6 The mental condition of Porter Charleton the young American charged with murder ing his wife at Lake Como is to be investigated by two of the leading Italian alienists Dr Leonards Bianchi former minister of instruction and Prof Enrico Moraelli of the university of Genoa
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Naples
Italy
Porter Charleton
Lake Como
Leonards Bianchi
Enrico Moraelli
University of Genoa
Fire destroys Black Diamond mine complex tipples
A March 6 fire in Monongahela Pennsylvania wrecked the Black Diamond nine of the Mhela River Consolidated Coal and Coke complex. The blaze caused 950000 in damage and required dynamiting a high trestle on the Pennsylvania Railroad to halt spread to nearby structures.
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Monongahela
Black Diamond
Senate approves bridge rights for Keokuk railway link
Washington March 6 The Senate committee bill grants rights to construct a railway bridge across the Mississippi River at Keokuk Iowa to the bridge company. The proposed span would connect the Iowa city with the Illinois side and enable rail traffic over the river.
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Washington
Senate
Keokuk, la
Bridge Company
Retaliatory Action Urged Upon France
Paris chamber of commerce asks parliament to delay Panama Pacific exposition appropriation until customs regulations are reformed. San Francisco Anation was dropped from the budget and placed in a separate bill. French foreign office holds a firm stance toward the United States over Limoges exporters falsification entries.
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Paris
Chamber of Commerce of Paris
San Francisco
Ministry of Commerce
Chamber
French Foreign Office
United States
Unemployed Leader Tannenbaum Arrested In Church Riots
New York reports say Frank Tannenbaum, head of an I W W led army of unemployed, was arraigned on inciting to riot with bail set at 6000. About 200 followers held, many jailed in Tombs after raids on St Alphonsus church West Broadway triggering police action and a church order to leave.
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New York
Unehaven
Frank Tannenbaum
Industrial Workers of the World
Tannenbaum
Justus Sheffield
IL W. W. Bope
Army of Unempores
Jairs
St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church
West Broadway
John G. Schneider
Father Schneider
Gusale Miller
William D. Haywood
Tannenblum
William Haywood
McKay
Mitchel
Jane Roulston
Roulston
Francisco
Rate Increases Held Up By Commerce Commission
Washington March 6 The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended from March 29 until September 20 any increase in rates on iron and steel articles in carloads between Chicago and eastern points of the Mississippi and western points to Des Moines Sioux City Sioux Falls and other west of the Mississippi river including rails and steel crib ties.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
Des Moines
Sioux City
Sioux Falla
Lane Opposes Sterling Free Homestead Bill
Washington March report shows Interior Secretary Lane opposes the Sterling free homestead bill on expense grounds. The public funds committee has not yet received the committee report as Senator Sterling weighs modifications to fit Dakotan and Thin ways.
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Washington, D. C
Interior Department
Public Funds Committee
Lane
Benetor Sterling
Carranza Route to Chihuahua City
General Carranza and staff with a heavy guard travel by train from Nogales Sonora to Casas Grandes on the railroad southwest of Juarez en route to Chihuahua City. The constitutionalist commander in chief is expected to ride into Chihuahua with the escort.
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Nogales
Sonora
Mez
Carranga
of Pre
Okalett T
Nacnora
Chi- Bete opBoate Bousiss Ati
Treetn
Douglas
Ariz
Casas Grandes
Juares
United States Mexico policy debated in Ink editorials
London and Chihuahua reports outline shifts in American policy toward Mexico with emphasis on avoiding intervention. Editorials suggest Washington fears European and Japanese moves if U S intervention occurs, while a southwest Mexico skirmish near Pedricana and a clash at the Bridge of Picardias end with federal retreat.
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London
United States
Mexico
Ink
Evening Standard
Washu
Japan
Philippines
Hawaii
Europe
Huerta Government Note Urges US Embargo Reflection
Secretary Ryan released the latent Huerta note requesting the United States to reflect on the consequences of an arms embargo on the constitutionalists. The document arrived via Charge Algara of the Mexican embassy in Washington and matches recent dispatches from Mexico City.
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Washington
Ryan
Huerta
United States
State Department
Algara
Mexico City
First Mexican gunboat battle ends at Topolobampo
Nogales reports the first gunship clash of the Mexican conflict lasting about thirty minutes at Topolobampo. The rebel ship Tampico fought federal gunboats Morelos and Guerrero which hurried from Guaymas to engage. No decisive result reported.
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Nogales
Sonora
Topolobampo
Tampico
Morelos
Guerreo
Guaymas
Commission Begins War Case Probing Rauch and Benton
Juarez Mexico March 6 Preliminary work by the rebel commission appointed by Venustiano Carranza began here today. Commissioners collected documents from the two censuses and began listing witnesses in the Rauch and Benton cases.
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Juarez
Mexico
Rauch
Benton
Venustiano Carranza
Diaz arrives in Washington seeks Senate hearing on Huerta overthrow
Felix Diaz has reached Washington hoping U S backing will help overthrow Huerta with Mexico’s army. He seeks a hearing before the Senate foreign relations committee but has received no encouragement. Diaz is an ally of General Blanquet, Huerta’s army chief.
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Washington
United States
Huerta
Mexico
Felix Diaz
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Diaz
Bryan
Blanquet
Senator Fall to speak on protection of Americans in Mexico
Washington March 6 Senator Fall of New Mexico will speak Saturday on his resolution asking the president to tell the Senate what steps have been taken to protect American citizens in Mexico. No speeches on the subject have been made in the Senate and the administration has indicated it does not welcome discussion in Congress at this time.
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Washington
Fall
New Mexico
Senate
Mexico
Congress
Waif Adopted by Millionaire Uncle in Milwaukee
Helen Sherman, once a state industrial school ward, gains a real home after foster father Charley Page of Tulsi Oklo adopts her. Investigations confirm the uncle’s plan to adopt more children, with Page signaling intent to adopt up to 1 000.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Helen Sherman
Wisconsin State Industrial School
Charley Page
Tulsi
Oklo
Misa Mary J. Berry
Helen
Ok Iahoman
Cent
Ml i Uent
Home Rule Fight To Head Monday In Commons
London March 6 The home rule for Ireland bill was introduced again in the house of commons by Augus tine Birrell and given its first reading amid cheers. Asquith will propose a plebiscite allowing any Irish county to opt out for three years, a concession likely to be rejected by unionists.
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London
Ireland
House of Commons
Augustine Birrell
Asquith
Thalf
Asquitt
Bashor Takes Papers for U S Senate Candidacy
Des Moines Iowa March 6 8 HL Pusher of Waterloo secured nomination papers and will run for United States senator on the progressive ticket.
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Bashor
Des Moines
HL Pusher
Waterloo
United States
Auxiliary Bishop Lawler Meets Pope in Rome
Rome report says Rev John J Lawler auxiliary bishop of St Paul was received by the pope who conveyed apostolic blessing and noted it had been a long time since he had seen Archbishop Jene in the encounter.
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Bees
Rome
John J. Lawler
St. Paul
Mien
Jene
Jury finds Huffman guilty of fraud in Terre Haute case
William Huffman former city council member and eight others including Mayor Jan Roberts were found guilty by a circuit court jury. Conviction carries a three to ten year sentence in the state prison.
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Terre Hant
Ind
William Huffman
Jan Ml. Roberts
Youth found guilty in Basbridgen-landrewu killings
A seven person murder case ended with the conviction of a teen named Nanks Frawe Martel or Marcel ured. The youth, aged M years old, faced a harsh sentence as the court handed down years to fame amid a world of silence.
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Nanks
Frawe
Martel
Marcel Ured
Baud Bel
Basbridgen-landrewu
Dudey
Sonsense
Uniform Plans for War on Hog Cholera
Chicago plans uniform methods to fight hog cholera adopted by A D Melvin and officials from 26 states. Authorities warn disease is rising after decades of high mortality, with 1887 and 1897 peaks. President Pearson says eradication is years away and control relies on farmer education and federal state cooperation. Regulations allow cholera serum without virus under lab testing. Virus and serum only with special training and veterinarians posted in infected districts.
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Chicago
A. D. Melvin
Bureau of Animal Industry
Spenkern
Raymond A. Pearson
Iowa State Agricultural College
Siamese twins separated by surgeon in Paris
The operation freed Madeleine and Suzanne, born November 28 1913 and weighing 10 pounds at birth, who were joined at the stomach. X rays showed no vital organs shared, and both children appeared well after the delicate surgery performed in Paris.
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Paris
Madeleine
Suzanne
France
Doyen
Radha
Jen
Susanne
Eng
Chong
Millie
Christine
Helene
Judith
Final Action Soon on Alaska Rail Bill
Washington reports the House public lands committee sent favorable action on an Alaska coal development bill. The measure limits leases to mining and reserves surface rights to the government, sets acre blocks up to 2660 with 20-year terms, and directs royalties and rentals to fund Alaska development.
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Washington
Alaska
House Public Lands Committee
Ferris
Lane
Interior Department
Behring
Matanuska
Notre Dame Receives Meagher Sword For Father Corby Shrine
Notre Dame in Notre Dame Indiana received Gen Thomas Francis Meagher s sword to honor Father Corby the chaplain who blessed troops at Gettysburg The presentation was made by Senator Thomas J Walsh and noted orator W Bourke Cochran spoke on Meagher s controversial treason sentence tied to his Dublin speech.
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Notre Dame
Ind
Thomas Francis Meagher
University of Notre Dame
Father Corby
Gettysburg
University
United States
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Meagher
W. Bourke Cochran
New York
Dublin
Young Ireland Revolutionary Party
Foreign trusts blamed for high cost of living
Horace Stern a Philadelphia lawyer charged foreign industrial combinations with keeping prices high. He spoke before the House judiciary committee urging amendment to the Sherman act to forbid selling agents of foreign trusts or monopolies from disposing of their products in the United States.
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Washington
Horace Stern
Philadelphia
House
Bherman
United States
Cardinal Kopp Dies In Breslau Germany
Cardinal Kopp, a high church dignitary in Germany, died early this morning in Breslau after a monthlong illness. The prelate, in his tenth year, suffered meningitis and was undergoing medical care at a local hospital.
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Breslau
Germany
Carooe
Kopp
Ppau
Austru
Bilewia
Thermany
Catch Opium Muggers in New York Scandal
A garbled 19th century style excerpt reports New York opium crime with mentions of conspirators, raids, and arrests. No clear names or specifics are readable beyond references to crime, location, and illicit drugs.
Former Dakota man released after vigil by death scene
Christian Atubberud of Canton South Dakota was freed after police accepted his account of his brother Charles Atubberud dying by self harm Sunday night. Christian waited six hours beside the body before notifying authorities. Coroner’s Inquest proceedings were noted as ongoing.
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Ton Angeles
Cal
Christian Atubberud
Canton
Charles
Atubberuds
Christian
British views on Mexico read in Commons speech
London March 4 Sir Edward Grey outlined Britain's stance on Mexico in the Commons He said the government would seek reparation if possible but would not force US action He criticized delays in Benton death inquiries and stressed diplomacy over military action while keeping the right to act if needed.
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London
Rmment
Juaren
Illiam
Benton
House of Commons
Edward Grey
Edward
Great Britain
United States
England
British Isles
Venustiano Carranza
Sir Edward
William 8
Benny
Mexico
Uncle Sam
Central and South America
Republica
Haita
Theam
Imell
Mexico City
Boonton
Renault
Denver
Grerene
Han
General Villa
Enoerte Ton
New York Sees 60000 Tax Returns Filed By Deadline
In New York on March 3 the final call for income tax returns arrived after a tense dispute over the exact deadline. Charles Anderson, internal revenue collector for Manhattan's lower district, kept staff working until midnight to allow late filers. About 45,000 individuals and 15,000 corporations submitted returns.
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New York
Lero
Charles Anderson
Manhattan
Quarrel Over Queen of Tango Ends With Nose Bite
In Victoria Wie on March 6 a dispute at a dance party led to an attack by Engler over romantic interest. Surgeons attempted to graft flesh to his face to replace the lost nose, but the operation failed.
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Lo Crowe
Wie
Vid Hagler
Victoria
Kowler
Bie
Arin
Howler
Victoria Fort Oight
George William
Engler
Ambiguity in British Policy Reveals Global Tensions
Fragmentary remarks show Prime Ministerial resolve to act as circumstances allow while Britain withholds firm judgment on General Villa. The exchange mentions Provisional President and British subjects amid unsettled foreign policy questions.
Carranza Said to Drive Foreign Affairs Order
General Villa clarified the origin of the order halting the Benton affair in a Sunday column. He said Carranza requested the action, which Villa then transmitted to Juarez officials. The incident touches on Mexican foreign relations and aims to calm public concern amid ongoing tensions.
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Chihuahua
Merx
Villa
Benton
Dy Soy
Carranza
Andes
President and British Minister to Confer in Washington
Sir Lionel Carden Great Britain's minister to Mexico will meet President Wilson tonight in Washington then sail for England on the Olympic. He conferred earlier with Secretary Bryan and declined to comment on the Mexican situation. Secretary Bryan will dine at the British embassy before Carden sails.
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Washington
Lionel Carden
Great Britain
Mexico
Wilson
New York
England
Cedl pring-Rice
Sir Lione
Bryan
Lione
QUESTIONS ADVISING BENTON INVESTIGATION IN TEXAS
A Benton commission member cast doubt that investigators would travel to Chihuahua to view the body of a Scottish victim. He said this is his personal view not official. Benton was killed February 17 with March 3 noted. body condition may erase flesh wounds by now.
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Benton
el Paso
Tex
Benton Commission
Chihuahua
Gravity of Situation for Uncle Sam Remains
Washington reports Sir Edward Grey's statement read by President Wilson to his cabinet somewhat eases urgent tension over Anglo American actions. The U.S. still contends over the death of American Gustav Bauch in Chihuahua and asks Carranza for protection of foreigners amid ongoing investigations into Benton's death and U.S. travel rights.
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Washington
Edward Grey
House of Commons Ag
Wilson
United States
England
Gustav Bauch
Chihuahua
Carranga
Bauch
Benton
Carranza
Rebels Claim Big Battle Losses Near Acuna
Nogales dispatch says 60 federals killed and prisoners taken in a clash at Acuna last Saturday. Gen Francisco Carrera led the rebels while Col Quintena commanded the federals. Report names Maj Antonio R Vargua Capt Gonzales Cunanie and Lt Benavides among the dead.
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Fl Paso
Tex
Nogales
Acuna
State of San Lula Potoal
Francisco Carrera
Quintena
Anya
Antonio R. Vargua
Gonzales Cunanie
Benavides
Grain boards Attack at Washington Hearing on Anti-Trust Prices
Washington March 4 The Chicago and Duluth boards of trade and the Minneapolis chamber of commerce faced charges of fixing wheat prices to farmers in the Northwest and to consumers. Representative Manahan urged federal action to end futures manipulation and public warehouse monopolies affecting farmers in the Dakotas and Montana. A Minnesota inquiry was mocked by a lobbyist, while Samuel H. Greeley testified that the Chicago warehouse monopoly influenced world grain prices, with daily and yearly receipts around 26 million bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chicago
Duluth Boards of Trade
Minneapally Chamber of Commerce
Northwest
House Rulem Committee
Representative Manahan
Manahan
Dakotan
Montana
Minnesota
Honald
Labby
Dillon
South Dakota
Mannahan
Samuel H. Greeley
Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago Public Warehouse
Chicago Board
Young Hill Heads Road
Louis W. Him elected president of Great Northern Railway at a board meeting in St. Paul. He will retain the title of chairman of the board ex officio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bt. Paul
Minn
Louis W. Him
Great Northern Railway
Flour mill burns at Dwight and Caldwell's mill yard
Moorehead Minnesota March 3 Fire destroyed Dwight and Caldwins four mill and 16 000 bushels of wheat yesterday. The estimated loss is 66000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moorehead
Minn
Dwight & Caldwin
Boodler III In Jail in West Virginia Prison
Mounaville WV March 3. O Rhodes one of five WV lawmakers jailed for bribery in U S Senate election remains in prison hospital ward as pardon talks continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boodler III
Mounaville
W. Va
O. Rhodes
West Virginia
United States
Lant
Aviator Fatally Hurt in Buenos Ayres Crash
Idout James Lastra died after an aeroplane accident that injured him on Sunday in Buenos Ayres. George Newberry, a hosler of several air records, was involved in the incident yesterday.
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Buenos Ayres
Idout
James Lastra
George Newberry
Hosler
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Ibe
Pica
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Chihuahua City
Constitutionalists
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Pedricana
Niles
Torreon
Picardias
Robles
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Waif
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Cardinal Kopp
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Sir Edward Grey
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