Navy seaplane NC-4 completes first Atlantic crossing
The NC-4 under Commander Cushing Read lands at Lisbon at 4 01 p m Washington time after crossing 800 miles in 9 hours 43 minutes from Ponta Delgada. The voyage from Rockaway Beach to Plymouth England totals 26 hours 41 minutes, with plans to continue toward Plymouth and then home as naval officials credit the flight for a new era in transportation.
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Washington
United States Navy
Rockaway Beach
Long Island
Plymouth
England
NC-4
New Foundland
Lisbon
Read
Navy Department
Azores
Ponta Delgada
Batt
Brugk
Ponta Déga
Rochester
Lisbony
Cape Finistérre
Bay of Biscay
Brest
France
Route of No 4 from Rockaway to Plymouth England
The account describes Lieutenant Command Read and his crew flying from Rockaway Beach to St Johns, then a ship to the Azores, onward to Portugal, and finally a dotted line showing the approach to Plymouth England. The illustration marks the white line for the initial segment and the dotted line for the final leg.
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Command Read
America
Europe
Rockaway
Beach
N. F
St. Johns, N. F
Azores
Portugal
Plymouth
England
Would Build Ships For Those Destroyed
Paris dispatch reports German negotiators at the Spa conference proposing counter terms to the peace treaty. The Sarre region dispute includes a demand that France cede waterways or control, with Germany seeking terms to offset losses and restore industrial capacity.
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Associated Press
Paris
Berlin
Spa
Sarre
Germaoniy
S'rance
Ancient Chinese river marker unearthed in 2000 year plan
In Peking on May 27 a report describes the long history of flood control on the Chengtu plain. A pair of 1000 pound iron bars was embedded in the river bed by Li Er-wang to keep banks low and channels clean, with annual uncovering and winter clearance dating back to AD 1265 and 1776.
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Peking
Chengtu
Er-wang
London Welcomes Hawker and Grieve After Rescue Flight
In London crowds greet Harry G. Hawker and Lt. Cmdr. Mackenzie Grieve on arrival from northern Scotland. A loud procession, cheering crowds, and Mrs. Hawker’s presence signal a dramatic welcome as they head to the Aero Club. The mayor and Australian troops join the escort in a pageant described as unmatched since coronations.
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London
Harry G. Hawker
Mackenzie Grieve
Scotland
Aero Club
Hawker
Grieve
The
Mayor
Uphold Right to Sell Bank Bonds in North Dakota
The Associated Press reports in BISMARCK on May 27 that the $2,000,000 capital-raising bonds for the Bank of North Dakota were upheld. Attorney General Langer said the state’s current indebtedness does not affect this issue, despite Governor Frazier and State Treasurer Olson already signing $1,000,000 of bonds after Secretary Hall refused to sign.
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Bismarck
Bank of North Dakota
Langer
Hall
Frazier
Olson
Saskatoon Labor Strike Voted In Solidarity With Winnipeg
Saskatoon unions joined a sympathy strike with Winnipeg today as 23 locals vote 610 in favor and 127 against. Thirteen unions approved the strike, four opposed, two not reported, and four not voting. Strikers demand reinstatement for all workers at end of action without discrimination.
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Associated Press
Saskatoon
Sask
Winnipeg
the Central Strike Committee
General Strike in Toronto Postponed to Friday Morning
Toronto reports the general strike planned for 10 am this morning has been postponed until Friday at the same hour. The delay affects workers and union leaders awaiting the fresh start time and coordination plans in the city.
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Toronto
American coal sold to Swedish railways
Stockholm May 27 state railroads and gas works have bought 100000 tons of American coal at prices below those offered for English coal.
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Stockholm
Pictures and Jewels Stolen from Kaiser's Palaces Recovered
Berlin police recover pictures and jewels and rare art treasures from pawnbrokers. Old seals and clocks stolen for sapphires in them were taken from the crown prince palace now used as a town hall.
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Berlin
Progressives on brink of big slate after conference
Washington May 27 Progressives led by Borah Idaho faced defeat as 34 to 8 vote backed Penrose and Warren for senate chairmanships and open conference outcomes. Republicans predicted solid floor support with Lodge present as nominations to be handled en masse amid threats of separate votes by Democrats. Absences included Senators Penrose supporters Cummins Kenyon and McCormick and Borah. opposition by Kenne* and Norris noted. Borah attributed aims to chairmanships and policy disputes over finance and taxation.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Wyoming
Appropriations
Borah
Idaho
Lodge Pli
le Penrose
Warren
Cap. Cummins
Iowa
Johnson Kenyon
Lenroe McCormick
Illinois
Kennesota
Norris
Penros
Fragmented Mount Clemens courthouse missives amid trial notes
Fragmentary OCR from Mount Clemens Mich reports a trial with thirteen former witnesses and charges around a $4,006,000 claim against Chicago Daily Judge Tucker. Ed Ford would not provide testimony as reporters note anarchist accusations and disputed positions in the courtroom.
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Mount Clemens
Mich
Ford
Chicago
Tucker's Court
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