Stinson resumes flight after crash near Binghamton
Miss Katherine Stinson, en route from Chicago to New York, will resume this afternoon after her plane’s propeller broke when it nosed into a swampy hilltop near Binghamton four miles from the city. She remains uninjured and elated, having broken two American records for distance and endurance, surpassing Bounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghamton
N. Y
Katherine Stinson
Chicago
New York
Miss Stinson
Metropolis
Bounds
San Diego
San Francisco
New Ice Mint Discovers Gentle Corn Cure
A Japanese product called Ice Mint claims to end corn misery by a cooling touch that relieves pain instantly. It targets hard and soft corns and callouses, lifting them away with no irritation, promising quick relief for tired feet.
Ruth Law Flight Recalls Earlier Nonstop Route
Yesterday’s display lasted one hour and five minutes with Ruth Law tracing the same route as two years prior noted by Miss Stinson. It was not a nonstop flight as Law landed at two other points before arriving in the city. Announcement: John I. Fentiman seeks Fire and Police Commissioner role in the June 4 1918 city election. Japs to Emigrate to Bolivian: Bolivian plenipotentiary Munoz Reyes arrives in Tokio to arrange large scale Japanese emigration to Bolivia per Daily Mail dispatch.
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Ruth Law
John I, Fentiman
London
Munoz Reyes
Tokio
Bolivia
Daily Mail
Break the Fetters That Bind You Guide to Success
A persuasive call urges immediate effort for wealth and honor through energy and health. It stresses steel nerves and a steady hand to outpace others, urging readers to prepare and maintain top health and nerve strength for swift achievement.
Sensapersa Blood Tonic Promises Boost for Vitality
An old fashioned drug advertisement touts Sensapersa as a cure for braining insomnia nervous indigestion irritability and memory weakness. It claims Sengapersa will double nerve health in ten days and promises increased energy aiding success. Available in 500 size and one dollar at Wagner Drug Store Fischer's Drug Store or your local druggist.
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Wagner Drug
Fischer's
Government takes over Pullman carrier business in Chicago
May 24. The government assumes control of Pullman Company carrier operations and will pay a rental based on the three year average earnings to June 30, 1917. Manufacturing remains with Pullman. Timing and terms of the contract are not disclosed.
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Chicago
Pullman Company
Clive Runnels
Wife killer executed in Utah state prison yard
Edward H. M. Deweese, convicted of murdering his wife Wanny Fisher Deweese, was executed in the Utah state prison yard at 6:55 this morning. He walked to the chair and asked the firing squad to ensure their aim, death coming swiftly.
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Salt Lak City
Utah
Edward HM. Deweese
Wanny Fisher Deweese
Vitalitas claims relief for rheumatism and indigestion
Vitalitas sweeps from the system restoring the entire body by combining iron salts with essential minerals. The remedy targets rheumatism indigestion stomach kidney and liver issues and is promoted as a natural treatment available from druggists.
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Vitalitas
Dandruff Remedy Claim Promises Hair Rescue
An old advertise claim urges readers to use four ounces of ordinary liquid arvon applied at night to dissolve dandruff and destroy it completely by morning. It promises relief from itching and says hair will look and feel much better after repeated use and that Mark frven is available at any drug store.
Rotarians Enjoy Feast Prepared by High School Girls
Main Avenue High School hosted the weekly Rotary luncheon with 124 members served a feast prepared and served by the school's cafeteria management and cooking classes. Principal H. H. Ryan acted as toastmaster as chorus and solo numbers entertained. Rev. Hugh McLellan spoke on Australia, praising its democratic ideas and wartime loyalties.
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Main Avenue High School
H. H. Ryan
Penelope Borden
Clair West
Margaret West
Henrietta
Bnck
Brackenridge High School
Hugh McLellan
Australia
England
America
C. W. Gibson
George Holmgreen
San Antonio
International Rotary
Kansas City
Fred W. Cook
R. B. Everett
Houston
R. F. Baxter
Mississippi
Washington
Day of Thrills Promises Daring Kelly Field Aviators
The event features Theo phile Jean Mathieu and Joseph Lievery sharing stunt dives and a one mile upside down flight. A 21-ship cross formation for Red Cross honors, 600 foot ball drop catches, special Southern Pacific trains, jitneys, and a parade with Miss Stella Cook as Joan of Arc mark a broad program at Kelly Field with bands from Kelly and Camp Travis.
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Theophile Jean Mathieu
Joseph B. Lievery
Kelly Field
Red Cross
Southern Pacific
Wil
Kelly Town
Flying Field
San Antonio
Avenue F1
Pos
Nelly
Kelly
Camp Travis
Stella Cook
Joan of Are
Nebraska Man Shot Promoting German Atrocity Film
Harry F Lefholz a moving picture promoter in Omalia Neb was shot on a road near Fort Crook after midnight while returning from Plattsmouth where he had installed the film for a run. He and three friends were in the car when a man stepped into the road fired then vanished police think a German sympathizer likely committed the shooting.
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Omalia
Neb
Harry F. Lefholz
Mort Crook
Lefholz
Plattsmouth
Fort Crook
Griggs Is President Of Texas Funeral Directors
N S Griggs of Amarillo was elected president of the Texas funeral directors and embalmers association at the closing meeting Thursday afternoon. Other officers include T B Wright Temple first vice president Dan Laughter Abilene second vice president R B Leatherwood Hillsboro third vice president Phil Wise Bonham fourth vice president Porter Loring San Antonio secretary M M Rains Marshall treasurer. The next meeting will be in Galveston. Embalmers were to appear before the state board Friday afternoon with TM C Puckett Waco president and other officers and board members.
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N. S. Griggs
Amarillo
Texas Funeral Directors’ and Embalmers' Association
Griggs
Association
T. 8. Wright
Temple
Dan Laughter
Abilene
R. B. Leatherwood
Hillsboro
Phil Wise
Bonham
Porter Loring
San Antonio
M. M. Rains
Marshall
Toring Wise
Messrs
Wright
Leatherwood
Rains
Galveston
Fambalmers
State Board
C. Puckett
Waco
N. Humason
Lufkin
George W. Loudermilk
Dallas
Sid Westheimer
Houston
T. S. Wright
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Nobby Military
W. Houston St
MR. Fill Wright
Louis the Magnificent
France
Bell
King Louis
Phil. Wright
Mr. Vater
Fill Wright
Bill Wright
Fentiman
Navarro
Pullmans
Eweese
Main Avenue Building
Nebraska
Fashion Park
Alamo and
Commerce Streets
Chase
Guaranty
State Bank
E. Houston ST
State of
Texas
Lee Joseph
W. B. Lipscomb
George D. Campbell
Alex P. Villaret
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