Hawker and Grieve Rescued After Transatlantic Flight
London reports Captain Marry9 Niawher and Lieutenant Commander Mackensie Grieve were saved at sea after a Sopwith plane flight from Newfoundland to Denmark. News sparked joy in Surbiton as families celebrate. Daily Mail to award $25,000 to Hawker and Grieve’s families, with a further prize offered.
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Hawker Daily Mail
London
Marry
Niawher
Mackensie Grieve
Won By & Daniel
Harry
Atlantic
Denmark
Admiralty
Wiscom
Iriah
Shannon
Lord Northcliffe
Prietor
Trilly Mall
Hawker
Grieve
Sorthcliffe
Hawker Gall
Behlern
Central Team Tops Adams in Sunday Baseball Clash
Central claimed a 10 to 6 victory over Adams on Sunday extending their season ledger with win number one. Key moments included a home run by Bevin of the Allied form and strong play from Nelson, Holm, Vaughan, and Denning for the Cynical club as they competed north of town.
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Central Tean
Mieth
Fosterdas
Gd Bevin
Adie
Murr
Stoll
Mokensxia
Llevndion
Litenallen
Krele
Davie
Mt. J.iter
Bol Pride
Rif
Young Runchere
Phawert
Nelson
Bui Holm Rren
Job Ailmaren
Alvin Henediet
Bol Mack
Harry Btramper
Talph Elder
Joe Vaughan
Elmer Men
Lehmin Denning
Gee Its Lonesome Here Says Yankee in War Memoir
Private William Brown describes wound and Croix de Guerre in a U S Army memoir from World War I. He recounts Vaux, German-held town, captured troops, and escape from harsh conditions, noting shrapnel injuries and illness that led to invalidation after major battles including Chateau-Thierry and the St Mihiel drive. He laments life in exile and expresses loneliness.
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United Pres
Lewis
Wiilliam Brown
Vaux
Benela
Chateau-Thierrs
Bolaone
Champagne
St. Millie
Dry Weather Pressures Wheat Yields Across Light Land Areas
Dry weather reduces wheat prospects in western Pendleton and adjacent lands though some districts show resilience with deeper root growth and modest soil moisture. Frost damage is normal and a single good storm could alter outcomes. Prices near 2.26 dollars a bushel raise farmer loan anxieties amid variable yields and expected demand.
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Utila
Eroy
Lien Srain
Lande
Yank Tears Up Own Death Certificate
Private John W. Hietuu, listed on an honor roll of those who died for their country, returned home and tearfully refused tribute. He tore up the death certificate that had been issued for his father, saying he did not want any monument in his memory.
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Spokane
Wash
Deine Officiniiy
Bors
John W. Hietuu
State to receive 88 Army trucks for road building
May 26 Salem reports eighty eight trucks once bought by the federal government for the army will be sent to Oregon for road work with federal aid. Valued at 2500 dollars each, the total value is about 220000. The trucks, now in Chicago, will be shipped to the state within a few days and turned over to the state highway department for permanent use.
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Salem
Army One
Oregon
State Highway Department
Federnl
Citar
Chicago
GREATEST CROP IN HISTORY ANTICIPATED
Vortlaso May 16 191% experts forecast a record crop amid favorable planting conditions. Estimated area about 6 627 000 acres with rising yields and higher production than 1918. Report notes warmer weather, improved crop conditions, and increased wheat and corn plantings across regions.
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Afon
Thirley
Bhuriey
Cate Selon
Omaha Man Held in Caravan Robbery and Auto Theft
Omaha reports arrest of Charlo Edward Bird alias Etroteh Bind, 40, tied to a car theft and multiple robberies. Bird, described as a career criminal, has spent much of his life in prison and faced prior convictions in Council Bluffs. He laments his time behind bars while acknowledging his long crime record.
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Omaha
Cnatia
Carey
Arig
Wrume
Bird
Charlo
Edward Fird
Councel Bluffs
Gasoline Explosion Injures Nine at Standard Oil Plant
May 20. Nine persons were burned and seriously injured in a gasoline explosion at the Standard Oil plant in Hayoxne S. J. The blast occurred in a tank of partially refined gasoline and the blazing liquid shot in two directions igniting two other tanks.
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Hayoxne
S. J
Twin Soldiers Puzzle Grow Mustache to Tell Them Apart
May 21. The London Scottish regiment faced a famous problem distinguishing Ralph Brown from his brother Lindsay Brown who died. The two twins, sons of GT Brown of Bone Park, trained together and were promoted to commissioned ranks in unison. An order was issued to Ralph to grow a mustache to differentiate him. Both rose through the ranks with equal merit and were among four officers singled out for merit from a school of 800.
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Clasgouw
London
Ralph Brown
Lindsey
GT. Brown
Bone Vark
Ralph
Lindsay
War Office
Father and Son Savings Dispute in Court
Evanston records show Harold Gorski, 12, testifying as his father Joseph Work, charged with violating health ordinances. The boy dumped $9.47 from his pocket on Judge Toxcar’s desk and pleaded for his father’s release, saying he would not tell anyone. The father was released on a promise.
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Evanston
Harold Gorski
Jidee Bower
Harold Millet
Judge Toxcar
Harold
Judean Warer
Joeph
Wedding Ceremony In Whiting Puts Gala On Hold
In Chicago area May 14 Len Farmer Warkerad’s ceremony for Jaetion drew 1875 guests as the couple wed despite pending divorce court issues. Hyman Berney of Salt Lake City and Charlotte M. Taslor of Chicago were named in the ceremony. The union appeared fully documented with written consent lines.
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Cocago
Len Farmer Warkerad
Hyman Berney
Salt Lake City
Charlotte M. Taslor
Chieume
Fare Reduction Granted for Salem Veterans
Salem Massachusetts reports a fare of one and one third for round trips granted for the Children of American War Veterans. The rate applies to members of the auxiliary and families of veterans, per state commander Harvey Wells and a telegram from the United States VFW.
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Salem
Orig
Harvey Wells
United States
Omer
Direw eries Target 275 Percent Increase in Production
San Francisco May 26 Direw eries begin day and night shifts to meet demand after Judge Mayer rules that interference with the manufacture of beverage with injected methods is prohibited. The ruling impacts production capacity and workforce scheduling.
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San Francisco
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