Air Derby Flier Race Heads West Across Texas to El Paso
Air derby entrants began the New York to Los Angeles transcontinental event with Rowland of Webster, Kansas first to reach Abilene after 8:20 AM. He flew an American Moth, closely followed by Earl Howland of Wichita in a Cessna motor trouble delayed dash from Abilene. Abilene marked the first control on the fourth lap, with Midland and Pecos among the few remaining stops.
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Midland
Tec
Hebert Dake
Pittsburgh
Birdland Airsport
Earl Howland
Wichita
Ban
Abilens
Nowland
Abilene
Earl Roland
Wieblin
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Fort Worth
Worte
St. Louis
O'Clark
Fara
Fallax West Midland
Pecos
R. Ls Breeland
Kansan City
Kansas City Stockyards Loan Company
Blexico
Thia
Dwight Morrow
Mexico
Hal Mansun
South Terre
Col
A. M. McFaddin
Victoria
City
la Babia Ranch
Lywight Morrow
Morrow
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Cairo
Olane
Sahara
Faddin
Derby Racer 7 Conquers Fog on Transcontinental Entry
John H. Livingston of Monmouth,V0, and BF Allen of war, Obis, flew from Roosevelt Field to Pittsburgh area, landing at 5:45 a.m. EST after a foggy journey. Livingston described conditions as terrible with a dense fog blanket from Roosevelt to McKeesport.
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Pittsburgh
Fort
Fittsburgh
MocKeesport
Class C Planes Start Cross Country Air Derby From New York Field
The cross country air derby began at 10 27 am eastern standard time with four Class C planes taking off from New York field, following twenty Class B planes which led by more than three hours. Cantwell and a crew led the group into the air as the race commenced. A local tragedy reports a newborn death after being injured on Sergalke’s farm two days earlier.
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N.Y
Court orders four places closed as public nuisances
Special Judge W Anthony In thirty seventh district court granted district attorney Lamar Seeligson's request to close four operations as nuisances. Three venues were linked to maintaining a gambling house or aiding unlawful keeping. Injunctions target unknown owners at 20 North Laredo, 29 North Laredo, Jamila Galan at 1895 West Craig, and Black Table at 204 West Trinity Street for gambling and public gatherings.
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W. Anthony
Thirty-seventh District Court
Allgnmey Lamar
North Laredo Street
Jamila Galan
West Craig’ Place
Black Table
West Travic Treet
Journey Through Texas Range Brings Morrow Guests and Ranch Talks
The article recounts a Fort Davis region tour with praise for local climate. Guests include Dwight Morrow, Col. A. M. McFaddin, and Pryor Lucse, discussing ranch life, cattle movement, and railroad lines. The piece blends travel notes with industry chatter and regional loyalties.
Award of the Cross to three soldiers announced
The War Department announced the award of the Cross to Captain Walter Tt. McClure of the Eighteenth Infantry at Fort NoV5 Captain Gruege and another named recipient from Wert Point and Oneonta New York are reported as awarded.
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Washington
War Department
Walter Tt. McClure
Eighteenth Infantry
Fort N
Gruege $S
Itary Seadvemy
Wert Poin
Pongld i. J Gramt
Oneonta
N.Y
Remembering San Antonio’s War Time City Life
A fragmented reminiscence recalls San Antonio during wartime when the population reached about 40 000. Looming loom shops stayed open late and the city jail and hall dominated the northwest corner of the military plaza. Prisoners endured strict controls as police patrolled during curfews and watchman duties.
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San Antonio
Alores
Military Plaza
Taira
Walter Ometon
Pennsylvania Electoral Drift Prefers Hoover in 1920 Preview
From Chicago dispatches the piece notes Pennsylvania likely to cast its electoral vote for Governor Hoover. It highlights political shifts, key figures like Penrose and Quay, and the Pennsylvania convention scene with Philadelphia and Allegheny counties under focus. The tone is a read of the looming statewide tilt and party realignments.
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C. N. Wheeler
Bois Penrose
Colorado Springs
Smith
Matthew Branley Quay
Arjinaire Omnibus
Yare
Valley Targe
Lancaster Pike
York Jon
Herotana Fox
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Madison and
Clark Streets
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Arif Itepublican
Woodrow Wilson
Wason
Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
Philadelphia
Financial confusion and public interest in war finance policies
A fragmented era commentary notes high interest rates, federal borrowing costs, and concerns over financial manipulation. It cites Mellon and the Federal Reserve, criticizing pawnbroker style credit, while touching on typhoid prevention via ultraviolet light and cautions about demon rum.
Local Residents Visit and Visitations Reported Across Town
A long list of regional names appears from many towns including Macon, Seguin, Bandera, Kerrville, San Antonio, Del Rio, and Lytle. Visitors and returning residents feature prominently with brief notes on trips to Europe and engagements with friends, churches, and libraries.
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Wiltie Aeseor
Mies Mamain
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