Fire destroys two hangars and 27 planes at Chicago airport
A blast at Chicago Municipal Airport destroyed two hangars belonging to Universal Airlines and Grey Goose Airlines, leasing Stout Air Lines, and 27 aircraft including 12 tri motor passenger planes. The loss exceeds two million dollars as flames spread rapidly after an undetermined explosion. A ground crewman saw a spark ignite before the blast. Investigators pursue the fire’s origin.
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Chicago
Municipal
Universal Airlines, Inc
Grey Goose Airlines
Stout Air Lines
Universal
Mile Square
Universal Hangar
Family Doctor Made Millions of Friends
Fifteen years after graduation Dr Caldwell became famous for a single prescription which, forty years later, remains a popular laxative. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is derived from herbs and pure ingredients, pleasant tasting, gentle for women and children, and trusted as safe for the bowels.
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Caldwell
Dr. Caldwell
Ir. Caldwell
Ady
Universal Air Lines Fire Devastates Hangars and Factory
Fire swept the Universal Air Lines complex destroying an elaborate machine shop and much spare equipment in a loss estimated over 2 million dollars. Five planes were wheeled out as flames and flying embers destroyed the Universal and Grey Goose hangars. Affected crews escaped. power lines were cut, delaying arrival of mail planes until temporary lights were set.
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Universal Airlines
Chicago
Cleveland
Kansas City
St. Louis
Tulsa
Universal
Grey Goose
Lindbergh Baby Name Delay and Shoes Gift
In Englewood New Jersey the Lindbergh three day old son will be named after a careful selection by the parents. Birth statistics will record the infant without his name while they decide the best possible name. Four pairs of shoes gifted by a New York maker accompany the news. Other notes include a North Cheshire Herald joke about planting potatoes and onions to irrigate soil and a humorous quip about kissing from The Humorist.
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Englewood
N. J
Lindbergh
New Jersey
New York
Giles
North Cheshire
England
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