Flying boats race opens with spectators at Grant Park
A crowd watched as a dozen flying boats sped from Grant Park slips on Lake Michigan in the 900 mile reliability race to Detroit. Pilots like Benoist and Jannus led a field of craft from the Illinois Aero club, with Beachey firing the start signal. The race awards a silver trophy and assesses points for delays and technical issues, with planned stops along a route from Chicago to Detroit via the Soo and Lake Huron.
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Chicago
Grant Park
Lake Michigan
Detroit
Mich
Chicago and Columbia Yacht Club
Illinois Aero Club
Ricers
Lincoln Beachey
Soo
Lake Huron
Mome
Tom Benoist
Antony Jannus
Max Lillie
Wilco
Frank M. Harriman
Lieut. J. H
Towers
G. M. Heeckcher
Curtiss
Weldonff
Cooke
J. B. R. Verplaneck
Thomas
Jenn Ta Martin
Roy Prancis
Lincoln Veachey
Paterson-Francis
London Autobus Tax Urged On Road Repair Burden
Sir Edward White told the inter traffic select committee that omnibus firms should pay their fair share toward road maintenance. He argued currents in London should not exempt buses from rates though he would not empower the traffic board to rate motor omnibus companies, suggesting a substantial annual contribution.
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Sir John Benn
London County Council
John Benn
London
Inter Traffic Select Committee
Edward White
Traffic Board
Portrait of Anne, Lady de la Pole sells at Christie’s
Romeey Picture Sold for 198,576 dollars at the Oppenheim sale of pictures at Christie's. A full length portrait of Anne, Lady de la Pole, was purchased by Messrs. Duveen for 2,400 guineas. A small panel by G. Pater titled The Hall, six by eight inches, sold for 730 guineas.
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Romeey
London
Oppenheim
Christie's
Anne
Lady de la Pole
Messrs. Duveen
G. Pater
Balloon race entries shortlisted by Aero Club
New York reports seven pilots approved for the fifth annual national balloon race to be held in Kansas City area. Alan R Hawley, Aero Club of America president, announced the seven contestants from clubs in St Louis Cincinnati Akron and Kansas City, all veterans of prior races.
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New York
Aero Club of America
Alan R.hawley
Kansaatty
Kansas City Aero Club
H. B. Honeywell
William F. Assmann
Capt
John Perry
Bt. Louisa Aero Club
John Watts
Albert Holtz
Cincinnati Aero Club
R. Hopeon
Akron
Goodyear
New Aero Club Flyers poised for national race
Aero Club and Ray F Donaldson of Springfield Alabama join as newcomers. George BE Howard, a Cincinnati Aero Club member, is expected to qualify. The Aero Club of America will select three winners from the national race to represent in the international contest in France in October. The distance covered before landing will determine the winners.
Poland Honors French Aviator at Warsaw Reception
The French aviator Brindejone de Moulinais, famed for winning the Pom mery cup, flew Paris to Warsaw via Perlin covering 75 miles in 15 hours 18 minutes. He was a guest of the Automobile Club of Poland at a large reception where Count Constantine Plater delivered a welcome address. Poland praised France as a leader in progressive movements and honored one of its courageous sons.
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Poland
Witreaw
M. Brindejone de Moulinais
Paris
Warsaw
Perlin
Automobile Club of Poland
Constantine Plater
Brindejone
France
Army Bills Pass Reichstag Amid Warm Opposition
London The German army bills passed through the Reichstag yesterday after staunch opposition from Poles and Alsatians and Socialist critics who warned the measure would press on the propertied classes. Proponents argued the package, following a finance bill, was needed to fund the army and that those who own property should bear the cost.
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Reichstag
London
Herr Hasse
Amundsen Crew Split for Buenos Aires Then Home
Three Frooald Amundsen expedition crew members left Freakrikatad for Buenos Aires aboard the Brakas with 65 tons of baggage. Two dogs that joined the south pole team were sent to the Staxrund mission, leaving Oberaten the favorite dog not bound for the north pole.
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Amundsen Doe
Christiana
Norway
Frooald Amundsen
North Pole
Freakrikatad
Buenos Aires
Brakas
Amundsen
South Pole
Spitzbergen
Oberaten
Dog to Rest at Master’s Villa Then Enter Christiana Show
A dog will rest at his master's villa in Christiana neighborhood, but this month he may be taken to a dog show there. The owner, Oberaten, finds the trip easier than an expedition to the south pole.
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Christiana
Oberaten
South Pole
Commissioner Is Championing By General Botha
In Capetown General Hertzog and ministerialists attacked Sir Richard Solomon the high commissioner of London for his recent political comments on immigration and naval issues. They argued a Union official should not meddle in politics. General Botha expressed regret and praised Solomon as a worthy dignified Union representative. Sir Thomas Smartt supported Botha’s stance.
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Capetown
S. Africa
Richard Solomon
London
South Africa
Hertzog
Richard
Botha
Thomas Smartt
Movements in Effect for Protection of Immigrants
Chicago acts as gateway for European migration as Immigrant Protective Association wins congress funds for a Chicago immigrant station. The station will function as a clearinghouse to help newcomers locate friends and reach destinations, reducing reliance on unscrupulous railroad handlers. Alexander A. McCormick leads the effort as association president. More than 11,800,000 immigrants passed through Chicago from 1900 to 1912, with Mary Antin cited on their path to citizenship and attachment to the United States.
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Chicago
Immigrant Protective Association
Congress
Alexander A. McCormick
Board of County Commissioners
Association
Judge Mack
Court of Commerce
Mr. McCormick
Misa Mary Antin
Promised Land
Immigrant handling plan voiced by Chicago official
Chicago immigration commissioner C B Schmidt criticizes lax reforms as he proposes a federal intake system. Immigrants would be escorted from New York to Chicago, processed at a central site under inspectors, with checks for correct addresses and meeting friends. Head tax of 4 per immigrant would fund immigration services and treasury. Emigration would continue unless land is taxed away.
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Land of Freedom
Bond
New York
Chicago
General Treasury
C. B. Schmidt
Rock Island Lines
McCormick
Schmidt
Europe
United States
Expedition to gather Alaskan coal for navy
Dr. Joseph A. Holmes leads a coal gathering expedition sailing from Seattle to Alaska to obtain 1000 tons from the Matanuska field for navy testing. The party of 30 with horses and mining gear travels aboard the Admiral Sampson, then packs 60 miles to Chickaloon for coal to be sent to the cruiser Maryland for testing.
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Chickaloon
Maryland
Alaskan
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Pendleton
Madras
Schaffner & Marx
Shadow
Shetland
Partment
Aero Club
POR Navy
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