Zeppelin Destroyed by Aviator Warneford Over Belgium
Royal Navy sub lieutenant Reginald A J Warneford, a Canadian, destroyed a German Zeppelin with incendiary bombs during a 6,000 foot pursuit over Belgium near Ghent. The craft burst into flames and collapsed on an orphanage roof and ground, killing 28 crew and several orphanage residents. Warneford then landed safely behind British lines.
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London
England
Reginald A. J Warneford
Royal Navy
Ghent
Belgium
Thent
Brussels
Warneford
Admiralty
Avidtor
Wareford
Tracy le Mont
Arras
Eng
French
Ministry of Marine
Aegean Sea
Germany Offers Reparations for Gulflight Incident Note
The German foreign office replies to the United States inquiry on the Gulflight and Cushing attacks. It states the Gulflight was misidentified as a British convoy vessel and claims the incident was an unfortunate accident not caused by an American ship. It pledges full recompense for American damages and invites expert discussion to resolve remaining points with the U.S. government.
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Teuton Foreign Office
United States
Washington, D. C
State Department
German
Foreign Office
Gulflight
Cushing
Gerard
Department
United States of America
James W Gerard
Scilly Islands
Tome. Wate
Cance
Delag
van Pnoglish
America
Te O
Hais
Amrlan
Gulfright
Hsteamsatinees
Hip Cushing
Ford Co Declares Large Dividend and Stock Increase
Ford Motor Co of Detroit announces an increase in authorized capital from 2 million to 100 million dollars and a stock dividend of 48 million dollars payable July 1. A cash dividend of about 10 million dollars is noted, with last year’s cash dividend at 4.1 million, reflecting a 5 percent rate on the previous capitalization. The increased stock brings issued capital to roughly 50 million dollars.
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Ford Co
Detroit
Mich
Ford Motor Co
Carnegie foundation spends for education study and pensions
The Carnegie foundation reports nine annual findings showing 716000 dollars spent in the year ending September 30 1914 for education inquiry pensions and administration. Endowment stands at 14250000 with 746000 annual income. Pension payments covered 595 teachers totaling 3551000 since start, while 29 retiring allowances and 15 widows pensions were granted this year.
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New York City
Carnegie Foundation For the Advancement of Teaching
Education Inquiry
Division of Educational Inquiry
American Bar Association
America
Josef Redlich
University of Vienna
Comprehensive study on engineering education and schools
A joint committee of six national societies commissioned a broad study of engineering education. It covers the history of major engineering schools and land grant colleges, visits many schools, examines student entry and exit conditions, and gathers input from thousands of engineers on current methods and outcomes.
Two Die in Rock Springs Park Fire Tragedy
In Chester West Virginia the Old Mill amusement feature at Rock Springs Park caused two deaths and left more injured. Glenna Stoutt 17 of Newell West Virginia died from burns. Alfred Reener 12 of Chester had died earlier. Eva Dales 14 and Hyacinth Mackey 15 of Newell were injured but expected to recover.
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East Liverpool
Glenna Stoutt
Newell
W Va
Rock Springs Park
Chester
Alfred Reener
Eva Dales
Hyacinth Mackey
Establishment of 710 New Rural Delivery Routes
Footmaster General Sharle announced 710 new rural mail delivery routes to serve 82,399 families and extend service to 5,400 more. Nearly all routes start June 15 as part of a larger rural service expansion funded by a Department of the Post Office reshuffle cutting operating expenses by 571,262 dollars.
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Washington, D. C
Sharleon
Post Office Department
Ohio Wheat Prospects Grow Strong Across State
Ohio faces a broad crop upturn with a wheat yield near 99 percent of normal and prices rising to 1.43 a bushel. Oats show good condition with 92 percent yield prospects, while clover grub damage is limited and fruit crops like peaches and cherries near record sizes for the period. The forecast hinges on acreage expansion and favorable rains across northwest and northeast regions.
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Columbus
Ohio
Agricultural Commission
Timothy
Councilman Alleges Bribe Offer Over Meins Paving
Findlay Ohio councilman Linford Hallowell said he was offered 1000 for his vote on paving material on Meins. He opposed asphalt as a paying material and revealed other alleged schemes to sway his vote. The council decided to repave the street with brick.
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Findlay
Linford Hallowell
U S Steel Case Upheld By Federal Court In 1911 Suit
The New Jersey federal court ruled for United States Steel against dissolution under the Sherman act. The decision finds no injunction and allows possible government motion to retain jurisdiction if price fixing resumes, noting the Gary dinners as unlawful only in the past. Key points include that 60 percent of steel and iron business was still with competitors when filed, and Lake Superior ore supply would not create a monopoly.
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Trenton
N. J
United States Steel Corporation
Federal Trade Commission
Buffiington
United States Court of New Jersey
Philadelphia
Buffington
McPherson
Wooley
Hunt
Steel Corporation
Lake Superior
Cambria Steel Co
Secretary of Commerce
Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie
Erie Canal
New York Harbor
Pittsburgh
Jin
the Steel Corporation
J P Morgan
Charles Steele
George W Perkins
H. Gary
Charles M Schwab
Henry C Frick
James Gayley
William H Moore
J H Moore
Edmund C. Converse
Percival Roberts
Daniel G Reid
Norman B. Ream
John D Rockefeller
P A B Whidener
William P Palmer
Iec! Corporation
James J Hill
Louis W Hill
James N Hill
Walter J Hill
Edward T Nichols
J H Gruber
Hill
DeWitt Clinton Blair Dies at 81 in New York City
DeWitt Clinton Blair senior member of Blair & Co dies of pneumonia in New York at 81. Son Ledyard Blair now holds many Blair interests after Blair turned over corporate roles about ten years ago. Blair was tied to numerous railroad firms as trustee director and officer. His fortune is reported near 20 million dollars.
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New York City
DeWitt Clinton Blair
Blair & Co
John I Blair
Blairstown
Blair
Ledyard Blair
Western Canada shows rapid rail and education growth
The Alberta rail mileage has doubled to 4 097 miles in three years under Dominion Railway Commission oversight. University attendance rose 1 000 percent in five years, reaching students from sixty-one districts. J J Howard of Blackie attests improved farming profits, health, and living conditions since moving from Iowa, with substantial land, cattle, horses, and hogs, and ready to field inquiries.
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Western
Canada
Alberta
Dominion Railway Commission
University of Alberta
J. J. Howard
Blackie
Alta
Neutral Belle Still Keeps Two Suitors In Suspense
A witty exchange reveals Belle’s refusal to reveal preference between two suitors. The dialogue emphasizes her stance on neutrality while acknowledging the audience’s interest in her choice.
A Left Hand Joke From the Observer of Events
The Observer of Events and Things quips that no matter how many marriages a girl makes she always has one left hand as a humorous remark on relationships.
Fry Your Own Druggist Reminds Safe Remedies
Fragmentary OCR reads as a dated ad or pamphlet promising marine remedies for Kea Weax Watery and granulated eyelids. It mentions a book of guidance and a Biuline De Rouety ta Chreree as possible authors or sections.
Poor Actor Struggles to Find Anyone for Role
A struggling actor remains unable to secure a lead part as producers pass on his audition. The setback highlights ongoing challenges facing performers in a tight entertainment market.
Woman Recovers After Using Lydia E. Pinkham Product
Providence and Philadelphia women report displacement, backache, and fatigue eased by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Testimonials claim improved health, energy, and ability to work after taking the remedy.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Philadelphia
Harry Fisner
Dounton St
Nicetown
Providence
R. I
Abel Law Bon
Lippitt St
Providence, R.L
Lydia
Ts Yirtze
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Caldwell
Edward George
Mavys
Omidal
Earl Kitchener
Field Marshal
Germany
Carnegie Foundation
Prince Adalbert
Prussia
Kaiser
Pola
Italy
Charles Greeley Abbot
Smithsonian Astrophysical Laboratory
Rumford
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
OF Agricultural Commission
U.S
New Jersey
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