New York to Los Angeles in under fifteen hours
Captain Frank Hawks piloted a Curtiss aircraft from New York’s Curtiss Field to Los Angeles in 14 hours 0 minutes 43 seconds, demonstrating rapid air express feasibility. He arrived to greet his parents and suggested future improvements with better weather. The feat highlights faster cross country travel and emergency reach.
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New York
Los Angeles
Frank Hawks
Curtiss Field
Long Island
Hawks
California
United States
Free land scheme returns in Ohio with new twist
The Chronicle Telegram reports a renewed free land scheme in Ohio offering a “free” lot for a nominal fee. Letters inform citizens they have been selected for advertising purposes, then push buyers toward higher priced deeds. Real estate professionals condemn the ruse.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Ohio
The Greatness of Our Nation Census Totals Grow
The census Bureau reports U S population on April 1 at 122,698,190, up 16,987,570 in ten years. The piece weighs national unity, comparing Russia China and India, and argues U S strength lies in character, history, and shared interests guiding global influence.
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Census Bureau Today
United States
Howe
Russia
China
India
Moscow
Water Spring Turns to Oil Near Olean NY
A spring on A. J. Walters farm near Olean New York that usually yields clear water has turned oily and discolored during a drought. Residents report the flow diminished and a daily barrel of oil being drawn from the spring, highlighting water value over oil in thirst.
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Olean
N. Y
A. J. Walters
Anniversaries of notable figures from 1763 to 1925
The list recalls Charles Bulfinch born 1763, Benjamin Silliman 1779, Nathaniel Palmer 1799, Charles Dana 1819, Cornelius Agnew 1830, William Hayes 1830, and Nelson Mule s 1839. Birthplaces include Boston area, Stratford, Stonington, Hinsdale NH, New York City, Westminster MA, with deaths in New Haven DC Glen Cove and Washington.
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Charles Bulfinch
Capitol
Washington
Boston
Mass
Benjamin Silliman
American Society For the Advancement of Science
N Stratford
Conn
New Haven
Nathaniel B Palmer
Stonington
San Francisco
Charles Anderson Dana
New York
Hinsdale
N H
Glen Cove
Cornelius R Agnew
New York City
William J Hayes
Nelson A Mules
U. S A
Westminister
Washington, DC
1588 Famous naval battle and the Spanish Armada
A historical note outlines the 1588 battle in which England defeated most of the Spanish Armada, marking a pivotal sea engagement.
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United States
Honesdale
Florida
Notable Births of Henry Osborn Bingham and Pauline Lord
Dr Henry F Osborn a leading American paleontologist born in Fairfield Connecticut 73 years ago. William J Bingham Harvard athletic director born in Norris town Pennsylvania 41 years ago. Pauline Lord actress born in Hanford California 40 years ago.
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Henry F Osborn
Fairfield
Conn
William J Bingham
Harvards
Norristown
Pauline Lord
Hanford
Calif
Today’s Horoscope Predicts High Achievement For Born Child
Fortunate is the child born on this day, with superior ability and potential for eminence. The reading notes fame and wealth for those born into privilege, while even in less favorable circumstances one can gain luck and employer respect.
Huntington Social Notes From Crile Family Registry
Mrs Lucinda Crile reports gatherings in Huntington with Thudium and North families visiting Lillie Sprinkle and Fred Berner households. Elton Sprinkle from Portsmouth visits relatives, with multiple local trips noted to Elyria Cascade Park and Sullivan. Several families, including Crile, Bliss, Regal, Rugg, Allen, Gaines, and Klemm, are mentioned in social at home and nearby outings.
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Elton Sprinkle
Fred Berner
C C Finkle
Elyria
Clayton Bliss
Cascade Park
Aletha Allen
Lodi
Evalyn, Rugg
Russell Gaines
Center
Sullivan
Grace Crile
Johnson Crile Jr
Geo Klemm
Les
Social round includes guests and mishap reports
The notes record Sunday visits by Fer Kaufisan and sister Alice of Cleveland to the Conrad Nan gle and J. C. Chapman homes, plus many neighbors calling at various houses. A horse-riding accident left Lester Brewer with a broken arm between elbow and wrist. Attendees include Milton Haulk and John Humphrey visiting Walter Handley, Rev Twining of New Mexico calling, Nellie Wilson nursing at Len Fisher's, and condolences for the Hart twins.
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Fer Kaufisan
Alice
Cleveland
Conrad Nangle
J. C. Chapman
Dan Kater
Lester Brewer
Milton Haulk
LaGrange
John Humphrey
Walter Handley
Mr Twining
New Mexico
Nellie Wilson
Len Fisher
Wellington
Will Hart
Huntington Cemetery
Hoyte
Ashland
A. C Kolbe
Ray Denier
John Hart
Sullivan Township
Lloyd Burkette
Harry Reynolds
Elyria
R. A. Cassell
Palmer Story
Canada
Slifton Story
Detroit
Michara
Fred Mohns
Ed Mitchell
Avon Lake
Frank Hull
Seville
Henry Lorence
Robert Dietrich
Fred Hicks
Jeanette Hicks
James Heiffner
Apparatus Tested in Berlin For In-Flight Weather Charts
Apparatus designed to transmit pictures weather charts and maps to airplanes in flight has been tested in Berlin. A sixty pound cake of dry ice will keep a household ice box at thirty to forty degrees Fahrenheit for a week. Such a cake would cost about 75 cents.
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Berlin
India physicist hints at diamonds from burnt toast
A physicist in India suggests the possibility of creating diamonds from burnt toast. Diamonds are carbon atoms packed extremely tight.
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India
Mr Kite jokes about slump while Minnesota trip shapes talk of mayor bid
Mr Joe Kite remarks on a surprising slump and stores' happiness as his wife visits her sister in Minnesota. Lester Pine beaches around church lawn fetes eyeing a mayoral run with his water carrier and key opener in hand.
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Minnesota
Joe Kite
Lester Pine
Invention: Electric Typewriter Prints Words and Phrases
A new invention claims to print words and phrases automatically rather than single letters. The device is described as an electric typewriter that can form complete phrases with a wrench-like mechanism aiding its operation.
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Myria
Chile
Lorain County Printing & Publishing Company
Wee
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Loraia
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Ohie
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
Michigan
Ava
Fifth Ave
General Motora
Waich
Huntington
Mrs
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Barnes
Broad Street
Wilmot
Masonic Temple
Botamer’s
Florist
Broad St
Abe Martin
Muir's
Cat Rate Drug Store
General Tires
Cooper Tires
City Hardware Co
Thomas A. Peebles
Republican
Lorain County Building Trades Council
Court of Appeals
Lorain County
Summit County
Funk
Wayne County
Judge Funk
Isorain County
Court of Appeals Committee
F. Kean
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