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Flight of Charlie Hamilton Captivates Philadelphia Crowds
Gov. Stuart and tens of thousands watch Hamilton complete a four lap intercity flight from New York to Philadelphia landing safely after 9 26. The aviator chats with officials and presents letters from Mayor Gaynor and Gov. Hughes as crowds swarm to see the biplane before he prepares to return.
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New York Times
Philadelphia
Stuart
Charles K. Hamilton
New York
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Hamilton
Pennsylvania Railroad
Nicetown Lane
Potter Oilcloth Works
Trenton
Torresdale
Stearns
William F. Gleason
Reyburn
Kensington
Gov. Stuart
Hamilton Hai
Pennsylvania
Governors Island
Bay
Jersey Shore
Staten Island Hills
Staten Island
Elizabethport
Bristol
eWay
North Philadelphia
Shik
Mayor Gaynor
Majestic Hotel
James McCartney
Majestic
Broad Street
Mr. Hamilton
Wiereupon
Gantert
Hamilon
Niles
Nyquist
Shhriver
Aviator
South Amboy
Aviation Field
Proctor’s
Mary
Allegheny Avenue
Erie Avenue
Front Street