Curtiss JN-5 Praised as Best Army Fighter Biplane
At Newport News the JN-5 twin motor two passenger bi plane received unanimous praise from aviation experts after trials led by Victor Carlstrom. The model, designed for military use with observer ahead of the propellers, reached 100 mph and 1000 ft per minute climb. Tests of the H-7 flying boat also showed satisfactory results for Curtiss experts. Vivian Hewitt of the British navy noted a larger flying boat is expected within weeks.
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Newport News
Curtiss Company
Atlantic Coast Aeronautical Station
Victor Carlstrom
United States Army
Theodore Macauley
Curtiss
Vivian Hewitt
Rad Salts Urges Kidney Flush for Back Pain Sufferers
An advertisement promotes Rad Salts as a remedy to flush clogged kidneys and ease backache. It claims the preparation, made from grape and lemon acids with lithia, neutralizes urine acids and prevents bladder irritation. A local druggist notes plenty of sales to those seeking kidney relief.
Here’s A Chance To Get Back To Nature
A letter to the U S immigration service distribution branch offers information on rural work opportunities. Positions include ranch foreman and cooks with pay from 75 dollars a month plus board and lodging to nine dollars, with duties ranging from milking cows to feeding livestock. The notice notes many jobs require diverse nationalities and that I W and related groups may object to the openings.
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Samuel
United States Immigration Service
I. W
Trials Reported On H-7 H-8 And R-2 Aircraft Models
The H-7 carrying seven men faces local station trials while Britain buys many machines and will test one in six here. The H-8 spreads 112 feet versus 76 for H-7. Curtiss R-2 tests at Atlantic coast station show 92 mph high speed, 41.3 mph slow, 5 000 feet in 10 minutes climb, four hours fuel at high speed. Carlstrom and McGordon connections noted with R-2 usage and a recent altitude record.
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War Department
Army Flying Corps
Mexico
Atlantic Coast
Army
Victor Carlistrom
Carlstrom
Toronto
New York City
Steve McGordon
Newport News
Washington, D. C
Observing Shakespeare Death Date in New York
New York marks the three hundredth anniversary of William Shakespeare with a week of ceremonies in parks, schools, churches, and centers. Activities include plays readings dances and games ending Saturday with a Shakespeare concert in Central Park, after wreaths were laid at the statue base in Central Park Mall.
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New York
William Shakespeare
Central Park
Shakespeare
Central Park Mall
Dandruff Remedies Promised To Restore Hair Luster
An advertisement claims four ounces of squid argon applied nightly dissolves dandruff, stops itching, and leaves hair looking better. It asserts full removal after initial use and mentions liquid arvon is available at drug stores.
LOBBY AND CURB POULTRY LEAGUERS MEET IN MOBILE
The Gulf Coast Poultry Association plans to expand into Mississippi and West Florida at a meeting in Mobile. Seismographs at Spring Hill College logged two distinct shocks Sunday night and Monday morning, 1500 miles apart, with the cyclone last week disturbing the instrument. A special Chamber of Commerce directors meeting will consider backing the Shields waterway bill.
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Gulf Coast Poultry Association
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Mississippi
West Florida
Spring Hill College
Spring Hill
C. Ofc
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
E. M. Bailey
Nine Times Out of Ten Liver Disorder Health Adends
Investigative note: many illnesses arise from neglect of minor liver or bowel issues. Signs include loss of appetite nervousness and fatigue. Promotes Granger Liver Regulator a pure vegetable remedy sold in large tins for 25 cents to keep digestive health in check.
Big Timber Man Opens Main Office in Mobile
John Bigdgéit a Grand Rapids multimillionaire and timber holder shifted his Hattiesburg office to Mobile. The Bay City Export Company will handle future timber interests in the South. Blodgett interests in the South were once managed by Ben M. Foster of Hattiesburg who was killed in Baton Rouge on December 22 by Robert Knox, an insane man.
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John Bigdgéit
Grand Rapids
Mich
Mississippi
Hattiesburg
Mobile
Bay City
Blodgett
South
Ben M. Foster
Miss
Baton Rouge
Robert Knox
Ohio Republicans Aim to Break Regulars Slate
In Columbus on April 24, voters prepare for the Ohio presidential preference primary held tomorrow. The race centers on delegates-at-large for the Republican nomination with Governor Willis leading the regulars slate. The ticket lists Burton and William Grant Webster as the main nominee pair. Democratic choices for St Louis convention delegates include Governor James F. Campbell, James N. Cox, Judson Harmon, and Senator Atler Pomerene.
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Columbus
Ohio
Willis
Burton
William Grant Webster
Chicago
Wilson
James FE. Campbell
James N. Cox
Judson Harmon
Atler Pomerene
St. Louis
Judge Clayton reads long Tanlac decision in telegraph
Judge Henry D. Clayton of the U S district court read a fourteen page decision in a case brought by G F Willis against J C O Connell publisher of the Mobile Tribune regarding a temporary injunction on Tanlac statements. An egg hunt at St Catherine's Church Spring Hill postponed to Tuesday afternoon. The Supreme Court reviews extradition to England for Ignatius Lincoln from New York amid arguments on charges of forercy.
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Henry D. Clayton
United States District Court
G. F. Willis
Southern
Tanlac Company
J. C. ‘cConnell
Mobile Tribune
Mr. O'Connell
Tanlac
St. Catherine's Church
Spring Hill
Item Avenues
Washington
Supreme Court
Ignatius Lincoln
England
New York
Lawrence Gray Cleared in Self Defense Acquittal
Lawrence Gray of Theodore was acquitted in the inferior criminal court by Judge Chamberlain for the murder of a man in Theodore during a dispute over stock. The court ruled Gray acted in self defense after examining the fatal confrontation and concluded no crime occurred.
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Lawrence Gray
Theodore
Inferior Criminal Court
Chamberlain
Gray
British Captain Recounts Sealed Orders On Inchmoor Voyage
Captain Pye of the Inchmoor spoke at Sea Tales sharing wartime experiences and details of a voyage from the British Isles toward Dardanelles Dakar and Malta. The ship sails soon with a cargo of cross ties under sealed orders, destination to be kept secret by the admiralty and shipper H. Hempsted & Co.
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Pye
Inchmoor
Admiralty
Europe
British Isles
Dardanelles
Saloniki
Dakar
Malta
Shehmoor
Mobile
Australia
France
Russia
H. Hempsted & Co
High Court Announces Summer Recess Schedule
The Supreme Court said oral arguments would resume May 5 after a recess. No motions would be heard after June 6. The court adjourns for summer on June 12 or June 19.
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Washington
Spreme Court
Ted
Sealed orders said to be more romantic than fiction
An admiralty tale recalls a captain at sea who never heard from his family. An onshore pilot intercepted a telegram to his wife, delaying vital orders. A torpedo destroyer halted the ship, and the master was ordered to Barry under sealed orders he kept by mistake. The officer tore the captain’s certificate, branding him unworthy and sending him to prison.
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Chi
Cials
Barry
Flcer
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