Two Men Reach Record Flight Altitude in Canada
Capt. Andrew Lang and Lieut. A W Blowem climbed in a biplane near Mitchell, Ontario, to 30,500 feet, a new world altitude record. Frostbite injuries marred both men after a long exposure while their engine failed when fuel pumps stopped. Lang continues aims to fly across the Atlantic and over Australia, aided by war clothing and improvised oxygen equipment.
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Andrew Lang
A. W. Blowem
Mitchell
Ont
Blowes
Lang
Biowes
Rhine
Atlantic
Australia
Traction Firm Files $15 Million Property Deed for City
The traction company filed a deed transferring its $15,000,000 property to the city with County Auditor Norman M. Wardall on Thursday. A $100 filing fee set a local record for size, and the document lists the company’s property including machinery, corn, and small appliances to be taken over.
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Traction Company
Norman M. Wardall
Wardall
Chy
Seattle Utility Bonds Await Buyer
Four hundred thousand dollars in Seattle utility bonds waited for a buyer after a ride was called with no takers. The utilities committees debated delays in the elevated railroad project and learned a deficit of seventy three thousand dollars remained to complete it. A joint meeting of the utilities and finance committees is set for seven p.m. Friday to review the Skagit river power project and survey funding for the district.
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Seattle
City Utilities Comenities
City Utilities and Finance Committees
Skagit River
Half of Palestine Fund Is Donated
New York, Feb 13 Chauffeurs in Albany were handed a long list of household tasks by a motor car owner that included cleaning, cooking assistance and church transport. The orders insisted on punctuality, neat uniforms, and polite conduct, with no chauffeur allowed to use the cars off duty.
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New York
Albany
House of Good Shepherd
Huckleberry Finn figure dies in Oregon at 90
Eugene Oregon February 13 B F Finn aged 90 who claimed to be the original Huckleberry Finn died at his home about 45 miles east of Eugene on Tuesday The obituary notes his lifelong claim and its local notoriety in the community surrounding his residence.
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Huckleberry Finn
Eugene
Ore
B. F. Finn
Government assay tests 1918 coins in Philadelphia
The government assay commission began testing coins from 1918 and silver dollars were melted in a large furnace to be reduced to bullion, according to reports from Philadelphia dated February 13.
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Philadelphia
Government Aasay Commission
Ocean Freight Rates Reduced
Washington February 11 authorities announce a about ten percent reduction in ocean freight rates effective today. The lowered charges apply to outbound cargoes weighing up to 4 486 pounds.
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Washington
Shipping Board ofQciale
Scheme to Kill Wilson Under Investigation
Chicago reports federal officers scrutinizing leaders of a group in connection with an alleged plot to assassinate President Wilson and possibly Secretary McAdoo. Twenty six men arrested at their headquarters were released. Pierre Pierre, a WW member, is to be tried in Kansas City for federal charges. Two loyal Italian prisoners provided some details while other associates remain at large.
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Chicago
W. W
Wilson
McAdoo
Cleveland
Pierre Pierre
Leavenworth
Pierre
Kanna City
West
New Armistice Terms In Hands Of Foch Today
Paris February 13 Marechal Foch to depart for Treven carrying new armistice conditions for extension If accepted Germany may obtain food from allies after devastated countries are supplied The forecast says indefinite prolongation with hostilities to resume on short notice if bad faith is shown a deadline will bar German troops from moving toward Poland
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Paris
Marechal Foch
Treven
Germany
Clerman
Poland
Bellboy Army Seeks Elusive Mr Green in Hiding
A large group of labor men at many Beattle hotels spread word from Metal Trades seeking Leon Green known as an alleged agitator from Russia. They chased leads by hotel clerks amid a rumor of a plot to abduct Green, who had clashed with city officials over power cuts, but Green did not appear.
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Rey
Leon Green
Deak
Beattle
Metal Trades
Russia
Green
Huntet M. Wells
Hell
Mr. Green
Laon Green
Hut Green
Chauffeur Quits When Duties Are Outlined by Boss
New York February 11 The Palestine Restoration fund drive has reached half its goal of three million dollars and shows signs of oversubscription, per Louis Lipeky secretary of the Zionist Organization of America. Mme Kalich will present a benefit at the Fulton Theatre on March 2 for the fund.
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New York
Eurn
Palestine Meetoration Fund
Zionist Organization of American
Central Conference of Zionists
Louis Lipeky
Ziontet Organization
Aaid
Women's Committee
The
Palestine Restoration Fund
Mme. Kalich
Fund
Fulton Theatre
Office Boy Flees With 26000 Cash in Chicago
In Chicago on February 11, W. H. Colvin Co. brokers report their office boy Abe Munich fled with 26000 dollars meant for deposit. Police searched after the youth left the office just after 2 PM Friday and has not been seen since, sparking a citywide inquiry.
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Chicago
Abe Munich
W. H. Colvin Co
Pittsburg Park Bank Closes Over Embezzlement Losses
The Park Bank of Pittsburg with over 2.2 million in deposits failed to open after state examiner P. T. Cameron halted operations. Officials cited embezzlement by cashier J. S. Swarts as the cause, saying it impaired capital and made continued business impossible.
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Pittsburg
Park Bank of
P. T. Cameron
State Bank Examiner
R. C. Chafant
J. 8
Swarts
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