World Racers Carry Up Good Will Tribute
A reflective reminiscence by John Henry Mears recounts his global racing voyage with Charles H. Collier. He recalls early impressions in Chita and Moscow, the challenge of seals on cameras, and the unifying insight that cross continental travel fosters world understanding and brotherly relations.
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John Henry Mears
Crise States
Canada
Great Urbein
South Ayter
New York
Americac, Inc
Mitz-Cirlton Bunch
Charles H. Collier
Jberis
China
Japan
World
Ami
Chita
City of
Ghita
Berlin
Muzsia
Moscow
Rogsis
Siberia
Ray
Office Girl Escapes to Colorado Mountains Aboard Train
An exhausted office girl confides she fled from her dull routine to seek rest in Colorado resorts. She criticizes long hours, heat, and fatigue, and notes the Fort Worth & Denver line offers low fares and direct service, sparking interest in a vacation escape.
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Fort Worsh
Denver
Fort “Worth
Colorado
Sailor invites U S girls to cross sea in airship
New York report details Australian aviator Mert Dumbell seeking an American woman to fly the first sea crossing in a dirigible near London. The craft, about 20 feet long and with four motors, would launch after Cedric’s Liverpool return. A rope ladder drop would allow access to a steamship in mid ocean. Campbell aims to hire the highest bidder. He will stay in town until Saturday seeking a candidate.
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New York
Mabel Bull
Jen
Mert Dumbell
Sterpard
Campbell
Tam
London
Hoth
Dirigitle
Daft Xenin
Nice Probes Divorce Mill Following Paris Inquiry
Reports say Nice authorities opened a probe into a divorce mill after a similar Paris investigation. The city attorney’s office allegedly sought records from the local courts to challenge foreign divorce practices and protest any reform efforts.
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Nice
France
Will
Ety
Jocil- Courts
Paris
Mayor Hurt by Propeller on Vancouver Victoria Flight
Vancouver mayor J. D. Taylor was seriously injured after a propeller strike as he stepped forward to greet a civic welcoming committee at the inauguration of the Victoria Seattle air route. He exited the plane, his heel slashed, in the tri motor monoplane incident.
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Vancouver
B.C
J. D. Taylor
Seattle
Ships to Race on Big River at Cincinnati
In Cincinnati Ohio on July 24 veterans say The Betsy Ann will race The Gyrene river packets on the Ohio. Bells will mark the start as the first official race since Cincinnati was the gateway to the west.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Tiver
Ambition to serve San Antonio ends with clear conscience
The speaker states being born and raised in San Antonio and plans to live there the rest of life. They express a goal to retire as District Attorney with recompense coming from duty faithfully performed and the commendation of fellow citizens.
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San Antonio
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