Atlantic Flight NC-4 Reaches Plymouth England Today
The NC-4, first Navy seaplane to cross the Atlantic, completed its voyage with a landing at Plymouth after a 600 mile hop from Spain. The flight began May 8 at Rockaway Beach New York and ended today under orders from Vice Admiral Fletcher.
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London
Germany Declines to Sign Peace Terms
Paris reports Allied powers will accept no major modifications to the peace terms and reject verbal discussion. Berlin confirms Germany declines to sign terms. Swiss complaints over blockade persist. Austrian peace term delivery may be postponed. Louisville ship arrival brings 1 900 men. Baker cites 320 000 troops homeward movement as a new high record.
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German Foreign Office Today
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Secret plenary session opens at Paris peace conference
A secret plenary session of the peace conference began in Paris at 3 pm to hear terms to be submitted to the Austrian delegation. The doors of the French foreign office were closed promptly at the scheduled start time.
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Centenary events mark Walt Whitman birth and Johnstown flood
On the centenary of Walt Whitman birth prominent speakers will honor the Good Gray Poet. Thirty years after the Johnstown flood, Omaha hosts a convention debate on ratifying the League covenant. East Northfield's Northfield Seminary begins its fortieth anniversary celebration today.
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Portugal to inaugurate eight hour work day today
National eight hour work day launch planned in Portugal as part of broad reforms. Voters prepare to elect deputies to a new Spanish Parliament as the date is fixed for the historic assembly. Interchurch Committee for Christian Relief in France and Belgium active in aid work.
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Secretary sowing message from Washington to commander
The text reports a congratulatory message from Secretary Washington to the commander and the crew, with wishes for happiness and success. It notes the British admiralty sending congratulations to the crew for a historic achievement.
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Strike of 25 000 at Dallas Expected
Labor leaders say about 25 000 union members may strike next week in sympathy with Dallas builders after 3 000 building trades workers walk out on Monday. Several unions in other cities are weighing the sympathy strike proposal as Federal Mediator Meyers works to avert a wider spread.
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Today’s Birthdays on May 21
May 21 marks birthdays of Seflor Rafael H Elizalde minister from Ecuador born in Guayaquil 46 years ago. Maj General Merritte W Ireland surgeon general US Army born in Indiana 62 years ago. Frances Alda Metropolitan Opera soprano born in Christchurch New Zealand and Duke of Devonshire governor general of Canada born in England 51 years ago. Sir Francis Younghusband English soldier explorer administrator born 56 years ago. William Rockefeller brother of John D Rockefeller born Tioga County New York 78 years ago.
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National Conference of Social Work Opens in Atlantic City
The 46th annual meeting begins in Atlantic City with prominence given to church restoration, labor issues, and reconstruction on the program.
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Villa followers mass near Tonichi Tonichi Sonora
Reports say Villa supporters and Felicistas from the west coast are massing around Tonichi in Sonora, with thousands concentrating there. Foreigners flee the area amid fear of violence from armed bands under the Villa banner as a 2,000 strong Ding column advances toward Tonichi to join Villa forces.
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Indianapolis Car Race Fatal and Injury Report
In Indianapolis on May 21 Arthur Thurman died when his car overturned on lap 44 of the 540 mile event. Mechanic Molinares sustained a fractured skull. De Palma led the first 100 miles as the race averaged 92 miles per hour.
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Air Law Not Entirely New From Early English Case History
London May 31. Air travel may soon be common but the subject of air law has long engaged courts. In 1815 Lord Ellenborough ruled there is no trespass by crossing land in a balloon. India followed with a similar stance. In 1912 Maurice Warman faced landowners seeking 650 foot flight limits. pilots won the case.
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Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau
The Times carries a daily forecast from the U S weather bureau for New Orleans. Tonight and Sunday probably thunder showers. Cooler Sunday.
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Weather Watch at Fort McIntosh Ends Abruptly
Observations for 24 hours to 7 am report a broken thermometer and cloudy skies. Wind generally from the west. No further data available due to equipment failure.
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Fort McIntosh
Laredo National Bank Statement Names Officers
Statement from the Laredo National Bank Laredo Texas lists Total M. W. Brennan as Asst Cashier A L Vidaurri asst Cashier and J R Fasnacht as Asst Cashier within the bank's official record.
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