Americans Fly Across Ocean to Lisbon Welcome
The NC4 seaplane completes an 800 mile final leg from Newfoundland to Lisbon in 9 hours 43 minutes, arriving to a city-wide ovation. Crowds cheered as the craft landed near the Rochester cruiser, marking a landmark trans Atlantic flight amid praise for both the American and Australian crews.
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Lasbon
Tagus River
Libson
Asores
England
Lisbon
Rochester
Ponta Delgada
Washington
Fime
Kaway Beach
Long Island
Plymouth
New Foundland
Lib Mon
Memorial plan to raise 9 million for world war memorial
Washington date June 23 marks opening day for a campaign to raise 9 million dollars for a victory memorial Building in Washington. The project costs 10 million including maintenance and permanent upkeep. Over 1 million already raised, with additional pledges. The Smithsonian Board of Regents will administer the fund with President Wilson as ex officio chairman and Chief Justice White as chancellor. Notable advisory figures include Elihu Root William H. Taft Thomas Nelson Page Henry Cabot Lodge and Harlan F. Aiaborne.
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Washington
America
Board of Regents
The
Smithsonian Institution
Wilson
White
Supreme Court
Elihu Root
William Hi. Taff
Thomas Nelson Page
Henry Cabot Lodge
Prof
H. Pairfield Aiaborne
George Washington Memorial Association
Haselhurst Surrenders After Plantation Killing Incident
Haselhurst, a plantation owner near here, killed James Boutwell and his two sons who were tenants. He surrendered to authorities and is in custody as investigators pursue charges in this fatal incident.
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Haselhurst
Miss
Ellison Robtre
Here
James Boutwell
Paducah Seeks Highway Fund from Louisville to Paducah
Paducah Kentucky seeks a $25,000 allotment to help cover part of the cost of a federal highway linking Louisville and Paducah under the direction of Charles G. Wabikamp. Two boys wounded by one bullet in Rockville Indiana. A revolver misfire killed two and nearly killed two, as a bullet passed through Robert Conley’s hand and lodged in Merrill Purvis’s foot.
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Paducah
Charles G. Wabikamp
Anto
Louisville
Rockville
Ind
Robert Conley
Merrill Purvis
Lions Kill Puma Amid Cage Mixup in Kansas City
In Kansas City Missouri a zoo enclosure mixup left an attendant and several young pumas in a lion cage. One puma died and two more are expected to die after the fatal encounter with the African lions.
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Kansas City
Bulgaria Next to Face Judges at Peace Conference
At the Paris peace talks the four powers approve Austria's credentials and begin notes to allies. The council of four completes Austria's treaty except for financial clauses and the southern boundary. Chancellor Renner urges speed to avoid internal unrest, while Italian settlement talks resume with London terms guiding the approach. Reparations section holds up progress.
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Paris
St Germain-en Laye
Council of Four
Karl Renner
Clemenceau
Austria
Kalutu Kaluty Volcano Eruptions Hit Java Areas
Central News dispatch reports Kalut Kaluty volcano in eastern Java erupts wiping out 20 villages in Brengst district and 11 nearby areas, with deaths estimated near 10 000 amid ongoing relief efforts for injured soldiers in the Java region.
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Amsterdam
Kaly
Java
Brengst
Pyitar
Kalut
Keloet
Kalutie
Surabaya
Soldiers in Rhine region flood with souvenirs from allied occupation
In the Rhine area near Coblens soldiers have been sending more trinkets than since American troops reached the Rhine. German factories are running overtime to meet the demand as occupation continues. In Dayton Ohio James Pierson, 84, was confined to the detention ward for breaking county home rules and died by his own hand. His only possession was a watch.
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Coblens
Army of Occupation
Rhine
Killa
Dayton
Ohio
James Pierson
Autoist Injured But Spares a Dog in Anderson
Arthur Billin, driving in Anderson, Indiana, swerved to avoid a dog that darted into the street, wrecking his car and injuring him. He was taken to a local hospital with unspecified injuries.
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Anderson
Arthur Billin
Billin
New Committee Heads Statemen To Direct Legislation In Upper House
The Republican lawmakers approved a slate of chairmen for key Senate committees for the coming session. Senator Penrose will lead Finance with several senior Republicans named to posts including Lodge Foreign Relations and Cummins Interstate Commerce, while other assignments span Agriculture, Appropriations, Commerce, Education, Labor, Military Affairs, Naval Affairs, and more with a focus on state and national policy.
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Stateemen
Washington
Calels
Committee On Committees
Penrose
Agriculture and Forestry
Grenna
North Dakota
Warren
Wyoming
Banking and Currency
McLean
Connecticut
Commerce
Jones
Thiatrict of
Columbia
Sherman
Dipois
Kenyon
Iowa
Pennsylvania
Lodge
Massachusetts
Olt
Rhode Island
Curtis
Kansas
Cummins
Eleven Dead As Chesapeake Steamer Virginia Burns
Baltimore dispatch reports the steamer Virginia burned to the waterline off Smiths Point in Chesapeake Bay killing eleven passengers and crew of about 165 aboard. The vessel was en route from Baltimore to Norfolk. lifeboats capsized during rescue attempts as the Florida joined efforts.
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Baltimore
Norfolk
Virginia
Smith's Point
Chesapeake Bay
Florida
City of
Annapolis
Centenarian Jacob Groverman Shows Fearless Roof Lean
New York resident Jacob Groverman, aged 105, has taken to sitting on roof edges with his feet dangling over the coping. Neighbors report the elderly man enjoys the sensation despite safety concerns, while family advocates urge caution and supervision.
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New York
Jacob Groverman
Paris Premier Lloyd George’s diplomacy debated for League
In Paris Lloyd George weighs wise strategy for the League of Nations as the American delegation surveys options, signaling possible acceptance of terms. In Washington New Lexington Ohio the Senate plants a Roosevelt tribute tree in a park amid forestry association plans.
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Paris
Premer T Llyod
George
Great Britain
League of Nations
Sawhtadeit
Washington
Senate of
New Losington
Ohio
Col Roosevelt
Amer.cati Forestry
Madame Walker Reputed Westivat Negro Woman Dies in New York
Irvington on Judsen NY reports the death of Madame Walker formerly of St Louis. She was said to be the wealthiest Black woman in the United States, famed for turning hair into a regent business and building a fortune.
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Irvington
Judsen
Madame Walker
Bt Louis
United States
Sbe
Momey Aolling
Germany counters peace terms with demands for free port at Danzig
Germany presents counter proposals to the Versailles terms. The plan calls for no territorial changes without local popular vote, a free port at Danzig, neutralization of the Vistula, and evacuation of occupied territory. It rejects Upper Silesia cession and East Prussia claims, while offering to pay up to 25.06 billion in gold and maintain colonial administration under a League mandate.
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Berlin
Versailles
Germany
Upper Silesia
East Prussia
West Prussia
Memel
Danzig
Vistula
League of Nations
League
Wilson
Enten
Strikes sweep Canada across cities and provinces
Ottawa reports widespread industrial unrest with many strikes and threats. Winnipeg faces a general strike mood demanding an eight hour day. Toronto sees forty thousand men ready to strike. Edmonton Calgary and Lethbridge report large worker actions paralyzing cities. Brandon and Saskatoon report machine shop and mine stoppages with talks of a general strike. The government contemplates calling out soldiers to preserve order.
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Winnipeg
Toronto
Edmonton
Calgary
Brandon
Montreal
Teging
Saskatoon
Mise Jaw
Sostkatchewan
Sheriff's Slayer Lynched in Lamar Missouri Case
Fragmented report describes a lynching in Lamar Missouri of Jay Lenet linked to a sheriff murder. The court sentence noted imprisonment and the event occurred amid chaotic details from courthouse corridors and a courtyard scene.
Curious ideas about golf from early female players
Twenty years ago most women knew little about golf and many anecdotes circulated. A diner conversation recounted erroneous notions such as hunting for a round stone in the grass and hitting it into a rabbit hole, while others described the game as involving a gentleman and a cowman fighting over a lump of dirt.
They Say Food Will Be Cheap Soon Joke
A hopeful remark about future food prices is met by a wry Boston Transcript narrator noting prices will not be cheap but merely seem inexpensive by comparison.
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Boston Transcript
Party Debates and a Train Centerpiece Incident
A humorous exchange notes a wife derailing a parliamentary style debate by moving a centerpiece to the table during a discussion about purchasing a train. The quip illustrates domestic wit and debates gone playful.
Beheal for Bcandal Melodrama Mishap on Stage
Seeked Lite Melodrama describes Lewis Waller in The Beheal for Bcandal stumbling before an entrance his right hand dipped in red paint meant to touch props. The actor continued as if wounded causing audiences to fear a gore scene then laugh at the miscue.
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Lewis Waller
Charles Surface
Mr. Waller
Wenry Hrasch
Fon
Linha
Groves Tamteleam Tonic Claims Vitality Restore
An ad text touts Groves Tamteleam Tonic as restoring vitality and energy by purifying and enriching the blood. It promises strengthened, invigorated feelings and notes a price in dollars.
Etymology of Dutch Language Origins and Relations
The name Dutch derives from Pietsch meaning the vernacular and is tied to the Germanic group. It stems from the Frankish Low German division and is closely related to Flemish, now practically identified. The Dutch language is a Germanic dialect with similar structure and form.
Saxophone brings new robe for chief’s dance partner
Mrs. Bit-Fine jokes as Dif-How’s husband, famed for St. Vitus dance, leaves for work at good pay. He learned to play a saxophone and joined a Jara orchestra to om caba ret. in Buffalo, per the Buffalo Express.
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Dif
Bit
St. Vitus
Never Resolve Faults Of Faryan Crlened
A compact local note records a claim of alleged wrongdoing involving Crlened, with emphasis on disputed actions and the absence of a clear settlement. Officials caution against unverified charges while outlining tentative steps or possible inquiries.
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