American NC-4 completes transatlantic flight to Plymouth England
The American naval seaplane NC-4 arrived at Plymouth England today signaling the completion of a transatlantic flight begun May 8 at Rockaway Beach Long Island. Lieutenant Commander Albert C Reed's aircraft, the last of three, reached England after a 600 mile hop from Ferrol Spain. There is talk of a possible return flight direct from Ireland to Newfoundland.
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Germany Refuses to Sign Terms in Allied Peace Push
Paris and Berlin report that the Allies will not accept significant changes to the peace terms and reject verbal discussion. Germany reiterates its refusal to sign the terms. Swiss Council complains over blockade policy affecting Switzerland. A plenary peace conference session to hear terms for the Austrian delegation was held.
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Centennial Whitman birth and Johnstown flood noted
The centennial of Walt Whitman born the Good Gray Poet is marked today while thirty years since the Johnstown flood is recalled as a major disaster. Prominent speakers at the Nebraska State convention in Omaha advocate ratification of the League of Nations covenant. East Northfield’s Northfield Seminary launches its fortieth anniversary celebration.
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Portugal to inaugurate national eight hour work day
A national eight hour work day is set to begin in Portugal amid plans to elect deputies to the new Spanish Parliament. The Interchurch Committee for Christian Relief in France and Belgium is noted in the report.
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Secretary Daniels Congratulates NC-4 Flight Crew
In Washington on May 31 Secretary Daniels sent praise to the NC-4 commander calling the flight epoch making and extending congratulations and good wishes. The British admiralty also sent their congratulations to the crew.
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Sympathy strike looms as Dallas unions plan mass walkout
Dallas labor leaders estimate 25 000 union members may strike next week in sympathy with Dallas line men after 2 000 building trades workers go out Monday. Several city unions consider a nationwide strike proposal as Federal Mediator Meyers seeks to avert spread.
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Birthdays Mark Noted Figures Across Nations
Senior Rafael H Elizalde minister from Ecuador to the United States born in Guayaquil Ecuador 46 years ago today. Maj Gen Merritte W Treland surgeon general of the US Army born in Indiana 52 years ago today. Frances Alda soprano of the Metropolitan Opera Company born in Christchurch New Zealand 36 years ago today. Duke of Devonshire governor general of Canada born in England 51 years ago today. Sir Francis Younghusband English soldier explorer and administrator born today 56 years ago. William Rockefeller brother and partner of John D Rockefeller born Tioga County New York 78 years ago today.
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National Conference to Address Labor and Reconstruction at Atlantic City
The 46th annual meeting of the National Conference of Social Work begins today in Atlantic City. The program highlights labor problems and reconstruction as prominent topics for discussion.
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Villa supporters mass near Tonichi as Diaz followers march in
From Agua Prieta May 31 reports say Villa loyalists concentrate in Tonichi area, 20 km west of the Chihuahua border. Foreigners depart fearing band violence under Villa banner as a 2,000-strong Diaz loyalist column moves from the west coast toward Tonichi.
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Motor Driver Killed as Car Flips in 500 Mile Race
Arthur Thurman died when his car overturned on lap 44 of the 500 mile international race in Indianapolis. Mechanician Molinares suffered a fractured skull. De Palma led the first 100 miles as the race ran at an average speed of 92 miles per hour.
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AIR LAW NOT ENTIRELY NEW
London reports air travel may soon be common and air law being debated. Historic cases include 1815 Pickering v Judd over balloon land crossing, 1815 ruling that crossing air space is not trespass, and 1912 Farman aerodrome case where pilots won after farmers challenged flight at low height.
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Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau
The Times carries a daily forecast from the U S weather bureau noting tonight and Sunday will bring thunder showers with cooler conditions on Sunday.
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Weather observations at Fort McIntosh 24 hours ending today
Fort McIntosh reports include a broken thermometer and west wind. Sky described as cloudy. Data covers the 24 hours ending at 7 a m today.
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