Hawker flight confusion clouds trans Atlantic plan
General Sykes disputes Finn’s claim Hawker was sighted after leaving Newfoundland. Finn said Hawker would land in Ireland, not Brooklands, as orders awaited at the aerodrome. Admiralty received a Scilly Islands vessel message indicating a timed distress signal for British aviators attempting the Atlantic crossing.
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Sykes
Hawker
Finn
Sopwith
New London
York
Admirality
Lizard
Scilly Islands
Kuj vkaj-Sopwithie
London
Dka
Hawker Aims North Atlantic Flight For Britain
Australian Harry G. Hawker and Commander Mackenzie Grieve take off from Mount Pearl toward Ireland in a Sopwith with 320 h p Rolls Royce engine aiming to cross 2000 miles at 100 mph. A $50,000 Daily Mail prize is at stake amid uncertain North Atlantic weather.
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ST. Johns
N. F
North America
British Isles
Harry G. Hawker
North Atlantic
Hawker
Mackgensie Grieve
Mount Pearl Plateau
Mackenzie Grieve
Cap F
London Daily Mail
Baby's Body Found in Norwalk Street Basket
A three week old boy, fully developed and earthy, was found on the Kemp stoop at 33 West Main Street in Norwalk this morning. No identification. Mr and Mrs Thomas Smith of 194 Main Street have taken the child and plan to legally adopt him. Police seek the mother with slim chances of success. the exposure apparently had little effect on the youngster.
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Norwalk
Kemp Stoop
West Main Street
Unclaimed Letters at Middletown Post Office May 17 1919
Uncalled letters listed for the week ending May 17 1919 at the Middletown Conn post office include Miss Jessie Abel C J Bailey Irving Brenner Miss Margaret Barrett Andrew Bell Allyn Byrnise Mrs L John McCaffrey Mrs A Annette Ahlmer M Walter F Grzywieski Martha Hanson David Hut Mrs Lily Hubbard Miss I J Morton J Kannatha F P Matthews Sidney D Moon Miss Fannie E Porter D J Shahan Mrs Marion B Tyler Miss Bessie Whitesman D J McCarthy P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Conn
Jessie Abel
C. J. Bailey
Irving Brenner
Margaret Barrett
Andrew Bell
Allyn Byrnise
L. John McCaffrey
Annette Ahlmer
M. Walter F. Grzywieski
Martha Hanson
David A. Hut
Lily Hubbard
I. J. Morton
Elevator Fall Fatality in Wallingford Factory
Fred N. r. 72, a night watchman at the Backus and Son factory, died at New Haven hospital at 5 AM from injuries after falling down an elevator shaft at the factory. His skull was fractured and he was otherwise injured. He is survived by two daughters.
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Wallingford
Fred N.r
South Main Street
Ae Wegen
Backus and Son
New Haven
Metal Market Copper Spells Mixed Gains and Declines
New York May 19 copper prices show scattered shifts with spot bids at 2 spot 16 bid and May 16 to 1 670. July and September contracts move within narrow ranges while lead remains firm with spot around 72 1 7 and June around 540. Spelter quotes hover near 617 1 2 bid with gradual moves through May to September contracts.
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New York
Market Opens Strong Amid Marine and Rail Stock Gains
New York stocks opened with marine issues leading the rise as common shares gained to 54 5-8 and preferred to 124 3-4. Rail, steel, and oil issues followed with notable increases in St Paul 1 point, New Haven 1 point, and Mexican Petroleum nearing 3 points. Liberty bonds and American International posted gains, while the grain and cotton markets showed mixed futures but overall strength in early trading.
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New York
Marine Common
St. Paul
New Haven
Steel Common
General Cigars
Royal Dutch New York
Liberty
Sinclair
American International
Misfortune Taxed as Luxurious Eyewear
The Internal Revenue Department classed gold frame eyeglasses as luxuries and taxed them, a ruling critics call absurd for frames and lenses alike. Lenses made to order with unusual curvature are costly and essential for many, including earners, and should not be treated as luxury items.
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Internal Revenue Department
Revenue Department
Suspense and Expense at Maud and Harrys Farewell
A Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph excerpt shows Maud and Harry saying a tender good-bye as he plans to emigrant to Canada for fame. The father paces, calculating gas bills, while the door tells a whispered scene of anxious farewells and uncertain futures.
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Pittsburg
Canada
Maud
Harry
Saree
Coroner Declares Pattavina Guilty of Edward La Barge Slaying
Middlesex County coroner Stephen B. Davis reports Sebastiano Pattavina has been found guilty of causing the death of Edward La Barge in Middletown. A city court hearing is set for 10 a.m. Tuesday before Judge James R. Edlin, with the coroner’s commitment turned over to Prosecuting Attorney Bertrand E. Spencer.
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Sebastiano Pattavina
James R. Edlin
Bertrand E. Spencer
Edward la Barge
Middletown
Stephen B. Davis
Middlesex
Home Made Attractive Proves Retroactive
London Tid Bits notes a district visitor asking a wife why she can t keep her husband from the public house. Her reply says she has tried hard to make the home resemble a domestic scene but the husband still goes there. The quip ends with a parody line about stage and tank drama.
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London
South Norwalk Man Charged With Non-Payment of Rum Tax
In New Haven on May 19 Deputy U S Marshal Rigney served papers on Charles Signsaway a South Norwalk saloon keeper charged with nonpayment of revenue tax on several cases of whiskey found buried in his yard and belongings valued at about 3500. He was arrested held in 300 bond for U S court and the whiskey ordered destroyed.
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New Haven
United States
Rigney
South Norwalk
Charles Signsaway
Marshal Hayes
Sigasaway
United States Court
Trick of Watches in War Time Reveals Odd Effects
A London Chronicle correspondent notes watches behave oddly in wartime. Wristwatches fail on one officer yet work on another, and when swapped to a different soldier they resume accuracy. Some watches gain time on some wrists and lose on others, suggesting peculiar mechanical or situational causes amid war.
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London Chronicle
Federals edge Young Zionists 8 7 in tight baseball game
The Federals defeated the Young Zionists 8 to 7 after a ninth inning rally. Pitcher E Jacobson fanned 12, leading the Federals past a rallied Zionist lineup with strong hitting from C Hanson and J Daley.
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Federals
Jacobson
C. H. Hanson
P. E. Jacobson
B. I. Dunn
B. J. Walsh
S. S. T. Ruderman
B. C. Anderson
F. J. Daley
C. F. J. Masselli
R. F. J. Convey
Young Zionists
C. J. Press
P. Max Slutszky
B. P. Shapino
B. H. Palmer
S. S. S. Slutszky
B. D. Press
Victory sweepstakes opens Uniontown racing season
The Victory sweepstakes, a 112 1-2 mile race, highlighted the season start at Uniontown speedway. Rain postponed last Saturday’s events, and a $15,000 prize pool drew fifteen top drivers including Ralph Mulford, Louis Chevrolet, Joe Boyer, Cliff Durant, Gaston Chevrolet, Joe Thomas, Louis Lebocq, Tommy Milton, Wilbur D Alene, Fred McCarthy, Omar Toft, Ray Howard, Wilmer Monaghan, Kurt Hike and Harold Simmons.
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Uniontown
Ralph Mulford
Louis Chevrolet
Joe Boyer
Cliff Durant
Gaston Chevrolet
Joe Thomas
Louis Lebocq
Doctor Loewe Returns to Middletown Practice
Higganum notices Dr. Loewe has returned and will resume practice on Main Street near William in Middletown. Telephone number 16.adv. 25.
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Loewe
Middletown
Main Street
William
Telephone
Young Americans Triumph Over West Sides 28 to 8
The Young Americans defeated the Young West Sides by 28 to 8 on Saturday. Key players were Lewis on the mound and heavy hitters Beers Smith Cynoske and Mullens. A game with White Sox or Portland Grammar school is sought. Inquire 50 Hamlin Street or call 1156.
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Lewis
Beers
Smith
Cynoske
Mullens
White Sox
Portland Grammar School
Hamlin Street
Y M C A Drive Launches with Strong Early Support
The annual fund drive for the local Y M C A started this morning with favorable reports. Canvassers are making solid progress as church pulpits announced the drive yesterday morning and encouraged participation from the community.
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Young Men’s Christian Association
Desperate Plea for Husband to Live With Wife
Mrs. Irma Johnson of 1419 Charlotte Street pleaded in South Side court for Judge Edward J. Fleming to compel her husband Isaac Johnson to cohabit. She testified he deserted her a month after their wedding, later faced motor car theft charges, and the judge ordered a thirty day continuation.
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Irma Johnson
Charlotte Street
Edward J. Fleming
South Side Court
Isaac Johnson
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Lon Gdom
Sopwith Bureau
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Whawker
Britain
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Horta
Ponta Delvegada
Lisbon
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Ponta Delgada
Fairfax
Corova
Bellinger
Chicago
Park
Géwi
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Am Loco
Am Car Foundry
É&S5s
Fe Balt & Ohio
Bethlehem Steel B
Butte & Sup
Chile Copper
Cc & Oo
Erie
NY Cen
Nynhe&h
St Car
People’s Gas
Chic RI & Pac
Sou Pac
Sou Ry
UN Pac St Paul
Utah Copper
UN Steel
US Steel Pfd
Westinghouse
Wv Aes
New York Times
Gillette
Frederick Huntington Gillette
House of Representatives
Champ Clark
Massachusetts
Congress
Frederick H Gillette
Sporting News
Richter & CO
Hartford
North & Judd
U. S
U. S. Department of Labor
W. B. Wilson
Roger W. Babson
Information and Education Service
Jing
R. W. Camp CO
Salvation Army
Cause of Salvation Army
Salvation Army Home Servign Fund
Middletown National Bans
Salvationists
Law
Salvation Army Home
Servis
Central National Bane
Chester L. Hull
W.T. Fields
Investment Brokers
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