Flight in fog describes Bremen nonstop Atlantic crossing
Reports from the Bremen recount a perilous night flight to Germany, plagued by fog and failing instruments. Captain Boehr and Baron von Unenfeld battled deteriorating weather, low fuel, and icy seas, finally spotting Greenland sighting by a lighthouse and landing near Greenly Island after a westward crossing.
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Boehr
Germany
Newfoundland
Tand
Baron von Unenefeld
Greenly Island
Bremen
Atlantic
America
Fitzmenike
Labrador
Treland
Sea Fliers Plan Meeting at Quebec In April
A dated fragment reports a meeting planned in Quebec on April 1 involving a German trio known as the Seine triumvirate. They aim to stage a rendezvous for a flight to New York City aboard the Junkers F-13 transatlantic monoplane, Bremen.
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Séa Fliers
Quebec
Seine
New York City
Bremen
Canadian and German fliers endure storm near Greenly Island
A damaged report recounts Capt Heemany Koeh and Haton Gunther von Huene Ded abandoning repairs to their plane near Greenly Island after a May decision. Canadian pilot Duke Schiller offered to fly relief, while reporter planes at Seven Islands planned routes to Greenly Island, and the Montcalm ice-breaking steamer was recalled as air aid proved feasible.
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Greenly Island
Heemany Koeh
Haton Gunther von Huene
James Fitz Tuuzice
Quebec
Charles. A
Duke) Schiller
Clarke City
Natashquan
Afuroy Bays
Schiller
Sesterday
Bargn
Koeb
Fitzmaurice
Schil
Montreal
New York
Gendy
Bremen
Baldonned
Ireland
Herta Junkers
Mureau Bes
Dealers Open Convention of Texas Furniture Association
The Retail Furniture Association of Texas opened a three day session at the Gunter hotel in San Antonio with about 350 delegates. Hugh A. Murrill of High Point N C urged dealers to emphasize style and appeal over price, noting autos as a major competitor and the growing popularity of color and beauty in advertising. Fort Worth is bidding to host the 1920 convention.
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Hugh A. Murrill
High Paint
N.C
Routiern Furniture Journal
Murrill
Marcill
N. H. King
King
Fort Worth
D. W.carlton
L. A
San Antonio
M. Chambers
Tadge Tever
Itphertson
Chamber of Commerce
Shiuey Kring
South Texas Chamber
Fohn Black
Houston
Wear
van Foene
Darton
Ohio
Raw
Chicago
Perretery
National Association
John W. Bradley
Alamo Counter Club
Fiesta crowd urges parade and water ballet fete
The city dancing teachers organized the fiesta presentation at San Pedro pond Wednesday night. About 150 children performed in the water ballet A Fairy Phantasy with cast including Maxine Ciska Margaret Ofer Katherine Schadack Mary Tyna Vieters Betty Jen Kilto Hanis Colemai and Leslie Rohy among others.
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Mary Tyna Vieters
Betty Jen Kilto
Hanis Colemai
Leslie Rohy
U S Battle Fleet Receives War Order Movements Adjusted
In Franctrco on April 18 the U S battle fleet received war orders with movement adjustments under war conditions. The fleet at San Pedro harbor plans maneuvers to elude an adversary while shifting base stations and aligning operations with a broader strategic objective.
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Titel
Hattie
San Pedro Harbor
Naval of
Sicera
Willian
Man Held in Fatal Shooting Case in Vrouw Church
A man facing additional murder charges in a fatal shooting at a church near Vrouw on Monday. The suspect, identified as Wallace, maintains he is not responsible while authorities pursue the case and public safety remains a priority.
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Divine
Wallace
Vrouw
Tidor
State Rebuilding Mercedes Bridge Work Progress
April 18 report from the highway department notes a project on the Mercedes Bridge. Officials say the mile pile driving operation is underway along the Merreden Thart motorway with engineers monitoring alignment and structural integrity as work continues.
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Ataiyn
JHU
Driilen
Merreden-Thart
Tuckdas
George Wichline
Highway Department
Bedipnemetr
Angel's Flight Delayed in Mexico During South America Trip
A 25,000 mile aerial expedition by Merlo Menicati and crew is paused in Mexico after completion of the first leg. Pilot Henry Ange awaits funds from William Tirry, the photographer, as authorities review a photography outfit clearance. A pickup in Gumemnak is planned en route south, with a note of an advertisement and unidentified medical or aviation figures referenced in the fragmentary text.
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Menicati
Merlo
Anti
South America
Feemd
Tait
Hinmy Ange
William Tirry
Athorium
Beecyie al
Thursday Fiesta Program at the Alamo commemoration
A Thursday fiesta program notes a commemoration of a national figure at the Alamo in Texas. Details are obscured by OCR errors but reference to a ceremony, location, and local observations appear. The text mentions speakers, decor, and ceremonial activities tied to the Alamo event.
High Book Prices Spark Public Debate in 19th Century Paper
An eloquent critique laments rising book costs that deter education, noting the irony of paying high prices for fiction while books of knowledge remain crucial. It cites McKellar of Tennessee and questions profit structures in publishing and banking as monopolistic harms.
Woman Accused of Mate Death Flees After Slaying Husband
In Louisville Kentucky on April 18 Mrs. Nuding Weinert, 24, is accused of murdering her husband Bruno Weinert, 42, a theatre orchestra leader, during a midday argument. An injured escapee fled a rear stairway, then, lacking money, returned to city and absconded with a fur coat before officers tracked her to a hotel.
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Lowisville
OPJ
Nuding Weinert
Tnurer
Bruno Weinert
Wanalgt
Louisville
Trent
Garaent
Ab Company
Cost of Food Shows Slight Drop in March
Washington April 18 The retail cost of food declined about 1 percent in March and 1.1 percent since March 1950, with a 60 percent rise noted in items since March 1018. An advertisement lists a construction proposal for an infantry battalion barracks project in Mort Bam Houston, Trae 626,00 with depot required and utilities.
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Ty Inbermarrunny Aewa
Gates
Uno
Phoposata
Harencky
Quarrtermaniar
Karl Sam Wonton
Vrgan
Infantry
Drug men hear chain store discussed at Texas druggists event
The Southwaat Texan Druggists association met at the Gunter hotel with Fred V. Alter of Alters drug store delivering a survey of chain stores. He cited rapid growth from 2173 to 2720 outlets and urged personal service in independent shops.
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Texan Druggists Association
Alter
Pric
Pennsylvania
Wade TH. Lewis
Fornales
San Antonio Drug Company
Drugsgists Research Bureau
L. G. Brenner
Gonzales
Uty
Tn Erising
Tirenner
Chief Claims Judge Resigns Post in Washington
Edward Kernan Campbell chief justice of the Court of Claims tendered his resignation to President Coolidge. The move leaves the post vacant as the nation eyes judicial leadership in Washington on April 18.
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Washington
Y— Edward Kernan Campbell
Court of Claims of
Coollege
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