Navy Seaplanes Reach Azores in Remarkable Flight
Godfrey L. Cabot of the Aero Club of New England lauds three U S Navy seaplanes flying to the Azores. He notes the engines endured fourteen hours with twelve Liberty motors delivering about 400 horsepower each, despite heavy weight and wind resistance. Weather forced a descent before engine failure or fuel exhaustion.
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United States Navy
Azores
Navy
Godfrey L. Cabot
Aero Club of New England
Boston Transcript
Washington economy plan aims to save taxpayers 160 million
The Republican majority in the House Naval Affairs Committee outlines a program to reduce government spending and tax burdens. It proposes trimming navy personnel to peacetime levels, shifting munition production to private firms, ending superfluous munitions, restoring officers to prewar ranks, and retiring certain officers. The article notes broad public demand for economy but warns of organized opposition, including a 6000-woman protest against removing them from navy pay rolls.
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House Committee On Naval Affairs
Washington
House
Chicago Daily News
Peculiar animal among colonial soldiers remark
Two girls observe colonial troops. They misidentify a Canadian as Australian, noting a kangaroo feather in his hat as the telltale clue. The exchange plays on national stereotypes with a wry, humorous tone.
Social Bridge Teas At Fort McIntosh And El Paso Visit
Mrs Er H Buenz hosts at 4 pm for bridge honoring Miss Pauline Rodgers. Social Night at Knights of Columbus Hall Fort McIntosh. Thursday Mrs C S McKinney entertains at 4 pm for bridge honoring Mrs W T Winter of El Paso Texas.
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Er. H. Buenz
Bridge
Pauline Rodgers
Knights of Columbus Hall
Fort McIntosh
C.S. McKinney
W. T. Winter
el Paso
Texas
Little Comrade Song Lyric And Local Notices
Poem lines by G A Damon from the Detroit Times praising a smiling little comrade. Then a string of brief notices: many residents and visitors arriving or traveling between Washington, D C Corpus Christi San Antonio and other places Seeking and planning visits and travel. Several names and places, including Jamison Mac Gregor Littlefield Ramirez Murphy Cullinan Leyendecker Derby Davis McKinney Bradford House Lattig Earnest Murphy Hatley and Camp Taylor furloughs referenced.
Socials and Army Glasses Bridge Party and Zara Mowry Honor
A social week features a bridge party hosted by Mrs Thomas A Leyendecker for Tuesday Bridge Club members and guests with Shasta daisies scarlet geraniums and a gold white color scheme. Ruth Murphy hosts an afternoon honoring Miss Zara Mowry with floral decor, prizes include silver coasters and a silver dinner bell, attendees include Zara Mowry and Maria Mowry among many others.
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Thomas A. Leyendecker
BE. J. Foster
Miles T. Cogley
Mesdames
H. Buenz
Cluck
Foster
Hamilton
Muller
Shiner
Weber
J. C. Martin
Mesdames Cogley
DeWolf
Lafon
Woods
Penn
Morton
Zara Mowry
Ruth Murphy
Annie Alexander
Percy Booth
Maria Mowry
Ethel Mackin
Maude McKnight
Kathryn MacGregor
Laymar Leyendecker
Frances
Mesdames Roche
Barlow
Denike
Christen
McComb
Booth
Tonkin
Daiches
Epstein
Kenedy
Sam Mackin
D. Mackin
Woodard
Fish
Gallagher
Murphy
Lucille
City welcomes out-of-town visitors this week
Encinal resident O Pratt is in the city along with Burt Mitchell and J B Hazelrigg of San Antonio arriving yesterday and this morning respectively. Oscar A Perron of San Antonio visits on business today.
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O. Pratt of
Encinal
Burt Mitchell
San Antonio
J. B. Hazelrigg
Oscar A. Perron
Burdensome taxes defend war luxury levies
Chicago News argues in editorial form that House Republicans will likely retain war luxury taxes, including on soft drinks, to bolster revenue as deficit concerns persist. The piece urges transparent accounting of expenditures and revenues to keep lawmakers and the public informed amid fiscal confusion.
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House
Ways and Means Committee
Chicago News
The Perpetual Doughboy
Leonard Boulton from a farm near Bounding Billows will remain in the army as his wife dislikes him in civilian clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Boulton
Bounding Billows
Arkansas
Thomas Cat
Band Concerts Thursday Friday Nights at Martin Plaza
The Thirty seventh Infantry Band under Lieut Carl Evertot performs Thursday at 8 30 pm on Martin Plaza with pieces from From the West the Italians in Algiers Daughter of Love Broadway Review William Tell and After Youve Been. Friday at 8 20 pm at Fort McIntosh the band plays Sons of Australia Barber of Seville Garden of Roses Prelude La Gioconda and We’ll Do Our Share with encore selections.
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Martin Plaza
Thirty-seventh Infantry
Carl Evertot
Pep Ee Aie
Lampe
William Tell
Cbee
Creamer
Fort McIntosh
Mareh
Sons of Australia
Pecs Rachmaninott
Agan
Honor to the Nurses in War Time
An editorial from the Minneapolis Journal honors war nurses for unequal labor, pain, and sacrifice. It notes nurses return home quietly without mass parades, yet deserve recognition alongside soldiers for exposure to danger and the back-and-forth care at bedsides, arguing lasting, equitable honor will grow with time.
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Ivery
Minneapolis Journal
Notable Women Achievements Across Domains
The article highlights age of marriage under English law, Canada’s Annie Gale as Calgary pro mayor for three months, Harriet P. Houghton’s fifty years at a Lynn bank, and Queen Mary of England’s remarkable world travels covering most continents and major countries.
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Annie Gale
Canada
Calgary
Harriet P. Houghton
Lynn
Mass
Queen Mary
England
South America
Telegraph Strike Begins Amid Partial Adherence
The nationwide strike of the Commercial Telegraphers Union led by S. J. Konenkamio took effect at 7 o clock. Western Union reports 30 percent out. other cities show limited compliance. Kansas City, St. Louis, Baltimore, Detroit say the strike is mainly ineffective. Postal service greatly curtailed. Western Union largely unaffected. Dallas Fort Worth note serious handicap. San Antonio reports only four of seventy operators quit.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Commercial Telegraers
S. J. Konenkamio
International
Western Union
Postal
American Telegraph and Telephone Companies
Kansas City
St. Louis
Baltimore
Detroit
Board of Trade
Dallas and
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Western Union Workers Drop to Two Operators After Strike
New York June 11 Western Union reports only two operators remaining at work while union officials say only a handful reported. Postal officials note it is early to gauge the strike's impact on service.
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New York
Western Union
Fatal clash pits nonunion men against strikers in Dallas
Dallas June 1b A J Fisher a nonunion lineman for Dallas Light and Power Co was shot and killed and two other men were hurt in a clash between sympathizers and nonunion men taking the places of striking employees Four nonunion men were arrested.
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Dallas
Texas
A. J. Fisher
Dallas Light and Power Co
A Gilbertian Reply About Bach and De composing
In Frank M. Boyd's A Pelican's Tale a Gilbert and Sullivan figure Sir William Gilbert entertains a gushing lady who declares admiration for Bach. He quips that Bach is not composing now, adding that he is “de composing” instead, a sharp Gilbertian twist.
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Frank M. Boyd
William Gilbert
Pearson's Weekly
Gilbert
Bach
Mr. Boyd
Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau
The Times receives daily forecast from the United States weather bureau at New Orleans. Tonight and Thursday are described as partly cloudy to cloudy.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Graduation Day at West Point Ends June Week Festivities
West Point graduates today as the June week ceremonies reach a climax. Lieutenant General Robert L. Bullard will deliver the principal address while Secretary of War Baker will present diplomas. A bell chime gift from Mrs. James M. Lawton honors Major General Robert Anderson.
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West Point
N. Y
United States Military Academy
West Plain
Robert L. Bullard
Second American Field Army
France
Baker
Military Academy
James M. Lawton
Robert Anderson
Fort Sumter
U. S. Army
Allies near decision on German counter proposals after meeting
Associated Press reports the council of four expressed hope for a quick decision on the allied reply to German counter proposals though agreement on key features remains elusive. France resists immediate admission of Germany to the League while backing later submission. Reparation terms are agreed in principle. the reply will broadly cover German requests with reasons for denying specifics. Paris June 11.
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Associated Press
Council of Four
Germany
League of Nations
France
Dannot
Paris
Peace Conference
League
Austrian peace envoy Decries Hard Terms To Conference
Kuarl Renner head of the Austrian peace mission writes to the peace conference complaining the conditions imposed on Austria are overwhelming and notes the complexity of the frontier question. The letter will be presented to the council of four tomorrow.
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Paris
Bolsheviki Take Ufa After Three Days of Battle
London reports Bolsheviki forces captured Ufa on Monday after three days of bloody fighting, following its recent seizure by Kolchak troops. Russian wireless despatches confirm the victory and ongoing military momentum in the region.
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London
Ufa
Kolchak
Villa Ángeles Forces Advance Toward Juarez in Mexican Conflict
The Associated Press reports Villa and Angeles forces have moved from south of Samuayaluca northeast in three columns toward Guadalupe, 32 miles east of El Paso, gaining a clear sweep toward Juarez as of today June 11.
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Gy Associated Press
el Paso
Texas
Villa
Angeles
Samuayaluca
Guadalupe
Here
Juarez
Fort McIntosh 24-Hour Weather Summary
Observations for the 24 hours ending 7 a.m. today show cloudy skies and a north wind. Thermometer broken. Rainfall measured at 1 inch.
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Fort McIntosh
Local preacher boasts on open mouth without college
A preacher at a dinner boasted that the Lord opened his mouth to preach without college. A curate replied that a similar event happened in Balaam's time, highlighting a sharp exchange over education and divine calling.
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Balaam
Boys on Farms Readiness to Hire High Schoolers
From Western states come reports on farmers ready to employ high school boys during summer vacations. They can do substantial work, aiding when labor is scarce. For boys, the job means two months of income and health benefits, plus practical farming knowledge. with proper direction, this working reserve could become a permanent American institution.
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Providence Journal
Veterans of Belleau Wood Fight Through Fire
United States troops captured Belleau Wood and 300 prisoners in July 1 action. Two killed and nine wounded as long range bombardment hit Paris. Allies in counteroffensive regain ground between Noyon and Montdidier, with rapid advances and renewed momentum.
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United States
Belleau Wood
Paris
Noyon
Montdidier
Copy of treaty read by Senator Lodge aide and Reader
A Washington report notes Elihu Root testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that he had a copy of the peace treaty for several weeks. Henry Davidson of Morgan firm brought the copy to America and passed it to Root. Lester Walsh of Montana defended the covenant against charges it subverted the American constitution, calling criticisms unfounded.
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Associated Press
Washington
Elihu Root
Senate Foreign Relations
New York
Henry Davidson
Morgen
Lodge
Root
Davidson
America
Mr. Root
League of Nations
Lester Walsh
Montana
Senate
Waleb
Cotton men in Ghent visit to promote Belgium imports
A delegation of American cotton merchants visited Ghent as the burgomaster announced the city council aims to make Ghent the center of cotton imports to Belgium. Ghent delegates will attend the next cotton conference in New Orleans.
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Associated Press
Ghent
Belgium
New Orleans
Today’s graduation, hearings, and gatherings across nations
Today multiple ceremonies and meetings unfold. United States Military Academy marks graduation with Lieut. Gen. Robert L. Vallard as speaker. A House committee opens hearings on Victor Berger’s eligibility. Virginia hosts commencement with Swager Sherley addressing graduates. Canadian Manufacturers Association begins postwar trade talks in Toronto. A Florida Legion division organizers meet in Jacksonville. Indiana University holds its 90th commencement with Prof. George L. Burr delivering the address. Portland’s Rose Festival opens, blending with a welcome for returning soldiers.
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United States Military Academy
Robert L. Vnllard
Victor Berger
House of Representatives
House
Swager
Sherley
Kentucky
University of Virginia
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
Toronto
Jacksonville
Florida
American Legion
Indiana University
George L. Burr
Portland
Ore
Fanonus
Tough San Juan Hill district in New York tale
An officer back from France asks a Black soldier from a New York draft regiment where he is from. The reply names San Juan Hill as the district. The officer notes it is a tough area, and the soldier affirms its toughness with a vivid local expression about the canary birds singing bags.
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France
New York
N'Yawk
A PITY Bailie McTavish Plans Glasgow Departure
The dialogue reveals Bailie McTavish leaving Glasgow on Monday and asking what others will do the next night and on Saturday. Mr Jarvis and Bailie mention free moments and dinners, noting plans to dine with the Buchanans, highlighting missed chances for social gathering.
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Bailie McTavish
Glesca
Mr. Jarvis
Bailie
Mr. J
Buchanans
Tye
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Violet S. Oberfeldt Society
Pal
Comrade
G. A. Damon
Detroit Times
Malcolm Jamison
Washington, D. C
City
W. W. MacGregor
C. E. Littlefield
Mexico City
W. M. A. of the Baptist Church
Miss Pace
Ramiro Ramirez
Alfred Murphy
Murt Cullinan
Nen
Mr. Williames
The
Red Cross
J. P. Leyendecker Jr
Arthur
Charles Derby
Julius Derby
Monterey
Mexico
Aeges
J. H. Davis
Corpus Christi
Hallie and
Helen Carstarthen
Yoakum, Texas
Mrs. J. S. Bradford
Laredo Street
Omar House
Edward
Mrs. Oliver
Baby
Asherton
F. A. Lattig
H. G. Earnest
Eureka Springs
George Murphy
Houston
Galveston
Brownsville
Adolph Deutz
George L. Hatley
Jos. S. Jones
Adolph Hatley
Camp Zachary Taylor
Joseph Hatley
Charleston
South Carolina
344Th Artillery
Joe Hatley
Army of Occupaion
Parade Ground
McIntosh
Weather Forecast
Bolsheviki
Villa-Angeles
Walsh
Covenant
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