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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1917

Page

6

Urges Air Department Separate Aeronautics Power

Rear Admiral Robert E Peary urged a separate department of aeronautics to lead the U S aircraft program centralizing control under a single official. He criticized War Secretary Haker and Navy Secretary Daniels for opposing a distinct aeronautics department and urged placing aviation under one top authority to win air superiority.

Robert E. Peary Haker Navy Daniels Feary National Aerial Coast Patrol Association Congress Senator Brady Senate Great Britain Peary Rapid Durnet Department of Aeronautics Army

Kingdon Gould Weds Pretty Artist Today

In New York July 1 Kingdon Gould plans to marry Annunziata Maria Lucci once governess to the Gould family. Only Kingdon's father attends the ceremony at St Patrick's Cathedral while his brothers and mother are absent due to engagements. The bride formerly served in the Gould household and the couple have known each other seven years.

City of New York State of New York Comptroller Reade Street William A. Prendergast Kingdon Gould George Jay Gould Kingdon Annunziata Maria Lucci Gould Mgr. Ferrant Lucci St. Patrick's Cathedral George Gold Jr Young Kingdon George Gould, Jr Miss Lucci Tam

Proposals Push for Massive Government Air Fleet

Propositions argue basic ideas independent of war conditions and urge a rapid air fleet to end the war sooner. A $60,000,000 bill for construction was finalized by Brig Gen George O G Squier and Rear Admiral David Taylor and sent to Congress for prompt consideration. Hearings and referrals to military committees are expected as Congress debates the measure.

George OG. Squier David Taylor House Senate

Washington lawyer weds in quiet Baltimore ceremony

Miss Alice N. Shipley of Baltimore married William S. Armstrong of Washington D C in St Johns Church Baltimore July 1. The Rev Willam Dallam Morgan officiated. Armstrong is a well known Washington lawyer and Shipley has taught for several years.

Washington Post Baltimore Alice N. Shipley Williams. Armstrong Washington D.C Willam Dallam Morgan St. John's Church

Catholic women aid kits for soldiers in training camps

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians passed a resolution to provide sestment cases and comfort kits for Catholic soldiers. The meeting at Carroll Hall heard Rev. Lewis J. O'Hern speak, with Miss Margaret L. Brosnahan presiding. Registration week for Catholic women will be held at Carroll Hall next week.

Catholi Ladies’ Auxiliary Ancient Order of Hibernians Carroll Hall Lewis J. O'Hern Margaret L. Brosnahan

Arizona Miners Walk Out at Miami and Inspiration

Ninety two percent of copper miners at Miami and Inspiration, Arizona, quit work today following a strike call by the Metal Mine Workers' Industrial Union aligned with the I W W. Smelter fires were drawn at Clifton after the strike order was signed, with about five thousand men expected to be out of work. roughly seventy five Globe miners joined the action, while many others had not yet been notified.

Globe Ariz Miami Inspiration Metal Mine Workers’ Industrial Union Industrial Workers of the World Clifton

Eight Die As Car Plunges Into Niagara Falls

A Niagara Falls disaster leaves 14 dead and missing, with 34 known hurt or accounted for. Names of the deceased, injured, and missing include Marton Lloyd Schmucker of Akron and J R Mack of Princeton, among others from Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. the car carried about ten more passengers than expected.

E. EB. Nicklis the Gorge Railroad Marton Lloyd Schumaker Akron Ohio J. R. Mack Princeton Ind Bertha Seastrom Jamestown Alexander Heron Niagara Falls BR. M. Rastery Chicago James S. Kent Scranton Harvey G. Phelps Schenectady Ll. F. Wallace Violet Seastrom N. Y K. Brown Warren Alec Seastrom Alma Florence Seastrom Etta J. Poole Cincinnati James Kent H. O. Smith Frank Stominek Currier Street Norman Miller Erie Skmoni Haraodo Rachael H. Simpson Pearl Street Martina Ferry W. Bail Washington Josephine Volgstendt Clarence McGill 74Th Regiment Buffalo George Rising Chauncey Henn New York Daniel J. Manning George W. Sweendy Renova J. Holscher Rochester D. J. Slee Hudson Road Toledo Bertha Lucas J. G. McCoy Kansas City

Navy to Create Vast Hampton Roads Naval Base at Jamestown

Secretary Daniels announced immediate steps to convert the Jamestown Exposition site and Pine Beach into a major Atlantic Fleet base. Rear Admiral McLean to take possession, with facilities for 10,000 recruits, a submarine base, aviation operating base, oil storage, and vast fleet stores and workshops. Congress funded 2.2 million for purchase and 1.6 million for initial development, with work starting this year and full capacity planned by October.

Daniels Hampton Roads Walter McLean Norfolk Navy Yard Pine Beach Sewell’s Point Congress Jamestown Naval Base Aniela Norfolk

Mrs Foraker Seeks Quiet After Larceny Case

New York gossip notes Mrs Joseph Bea con Foraker plans a new life avoiding trouble after her court action against Alphonso Pelham. She recalls a tumultuous year and a half of lavish spending totaling about $27,000, with hopes to meet an honest hardworking man earning around $20 a week.

Washington Post New York Joseph Beacon Foraker, Jr Alphonso Pelham Riverside Drive Jefferson Court Mrs. Foraker al” Pelham al Felham Cupid

Cocchi Morose in Cell Refuses to Speak

In Bologna on Thursday June 28 there was great excitement as Cocchi refused to speak and to be shaved in his cell. He again threatened self harm leading authorities to seek control and calm.

Bologna Italy

Confined Slain Ruth Cruger Suspect Cocchi At San Giovanni

Alfredo Cocchi, confessed slayer of Ruth Cruger, is imprisoned in isolation today at the prison of San Giovanni in Monte. Underjudge Zucconi ordered guards to deny entry to most visitors while Cocchi remains morose and silent. Director Hlecodi refused Associated Press access except under a special permit from the king's procurator amid an ongoing investigation.

San Giovanni Monte Alfredo Cocchi Ruth Cruger New York Cocchi Zucconi Mit Hlecodi Associated Preag Zuccont Ba- Tongs

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