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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1919

Page

9

R34 At Mineola Continues From First Page

The R-34 airship and crew approach Roosevelt Field near Mineola while a fleet sent to Montauk prepares for rescue. The craft relays wireless calls to the New York Navy radio station as Major Pritchard parachutes to safety and troops assemble on the field for possible action.

Roosevelt Field Montauk Riverhead Navy Radio Service Navy New York Scott Hom Roosvelt Elrde Michele Sis Pritchard Anlar

Various Obituaries and Funeral Notices Listed

A collage of death notices and funeral services. Names include Cheseldine, Deming, Gray, Cornelia Thilt, Hack, Rome, Norman, Lovesh, Clara, Machen, McDuffie, Tariq, Mandley, Mary, Rye, George, and Thrhorst. Entries note dates and locations across multiple towns and cemeteries.

Uae Sta Aospre Tay Br Thers Maury Mersin Samuel Roraian Stein Amelsas Mes Boeiery Mirohorman Harold Throve Raneral Fer Estes Glenwent Tamercty Machen Ray Jay Nis Res Bielst Street van Tie Letennent McDuffie Sintay Fels Tariq Tanion Jalae North West Sattil Datel Ana Oasente North Mandley Mary Footie Towce of the Fata Dian George Turhorst de Soos Fineest Pariers

British dirigible makes landfall at Mineola yesterday morning

The R-34 arrived near Mineola with landing crews ready to secure the ship. Maj Scott led the first ashore amid fatigue and relief, while British and American officers welcomed the crew and noted two stowaways later identified among the arrivals.

AT Mineola Starrcott Navy

Memorial notices and funeral arrangements across towns

Obituary fragments list a string of names and dates including Mrs Said Do Weks Sos, Michael, Rowland, and Susan Pipe Yuler, with references to Glewood Cemetery, Wester den, and Viewview Cemetery. Dates mention 1911, 1919, and July events, indicating multiple funeral notices and services across communities.

Meeks Mes Tashkorn Michael Glewoad Waltini Stan Suntay Ile Wester den Reva Sree William EL Garefield Post Rowland Prine Darrison Rowe Dacatis Philidviphis Mendy Washington Mandy Velock Tatermeurit Vaintview Sharpshig Ma Hesday

Features of the Voyage of Dirigible K-34

Time off flight eleven days twelve hours twelve minutes. Distance from East Fortune to Mineova three thousand one hundred thirty miles nautil cal. K-34's course about three thousand six hundred miles. On board thirty men. Commander Major G H Scott A F C. Navigator Captain G G H Cooke D S C. Length 639.5 feet. Gas bag diameter 78.9 feet. Gas capacity two million cubic feet. Gasoline capacity eight thousand gallons. Motive power five 250 h p Sunbeam Maori engines. Maximum speed eighty six knots per hour. Cruising radius four thousand nine hundred miles. Weight thirty tons full load.

East Fortune Mineova G. Hh, Scott G. G. H. Cooke

Record of Pioneer Transatlantic Air and Sea Voyages

Chronological list of early long distance flights and sea crossings. From 1492 Palos to Salvador lasting 37 days to Savannah 27 days from Savannah to Liverpool in May 1919 NC-4 seaplane Rockaway to Plymouth 2 days 6 hours 17 minutes June 1919 Vickers plane St Johns to Cofden 16 hours 20 minutes July 1919 Dirigible R-34 Ba Fortune to Mineola 4 days 12 hours 12 minutes.

Columbus Palos Salvador Savannah Liverpool Rockaway Plymouth Vickers St. Johns Cofden Ba Fortune Mineola

American officers swap aboard B-34 crew after transatlantic crossing

An airship crew member who reappeared hours after departure faced potential court martial but likely light discipline. A luncheon for B-34 officers and crew announced that Facut Comdr Tanadowne would be replaced on the return voyage by Col William W. Hensley Jr, an American officer guest of the British air ministry.

Marland Air Ministry Long Island Atlantic Wiliam W. Hensley, Jr

Secretary Daniels Congratulates Maj Scott on Transatlantic Flight

The United States Navy extends congratulations to Maj Scott and the R-34 crew after their successful Atlantic crossing. Secretary Daniels stated that the history making flight marks a notable achievement for airship operations following prior flights by Lieut Comer A C Read and others. Mineola officers monitored the landing and shared in the Navy’s satisfaction.

Comill Zachary Vansdowne Amerian Haexard Warseatt Wwe R W Harlton Frederick Wotucas Hugh Puller Glennon Menoher War Departments BR Clarke Ren Mutlland Malls Glennon de For Secretary of the Navy Daniels United States United States Navy Scott Ely Mineola Comer Atlantic Daniela Comer Read John Alcock Harry

Hawker And British Navy Cross Atlantic Flight Bond

The American secretary praises the British pilot Hawker and the B-34 crew for their Atlantic crossing. He notes the flight follows Alcock and Hawker and strengthens cordial relations between the British and American navies, marking a historic aviation achievement.

Hawker Ocean America Atlante Read Alcock Britain

King Congratulates Scott On Splendid Achievement

King George sends wireless congratulations to Maj Scott and the R 34 crew after the dirigible's safe landing. The message praises the achievement and foresees a future of closer unity among English speaking peoples in peace.

Universal Service London King George Scott

White House Is Ready Wilson in New York

War Camp Community Headquarters to host reception planning sessions as Maj Pullman coordinates police protection. The committee to greet the President and Mrs Wilson in Washington will meet at 9 this morning at 1408 Pennsylvania Avenue to finalize arrangements ahead of their return.

War Camp Maj. Pullman Wilson National Capital Tomorerow Pennsylvania Avenue New York Union Station War Camp Community Service Colithia W Citizens’ Committee League of Nations

R-34 Flier Returns Via Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington

Mineola N Y July 6 The airship R 34 begins its return trip Tuesday morning traveling to Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington Its maneuvers in the national capital aim to show lawmakers and others a clear view of the future aerial passenger carrier.

Mineola Philadelphia Baltimore Washington National Capital

President’s arrival event planned at Union Station

Officials outline a demonstration for the President at Union Station with pageants on the post office steps and at the station entrance. Mrs Marie Moore Worrest leads pageants while Major Pullman coordinates Secret Service protection. Access is restricted to credentialed attendees as the White House completes renovations and garden cleaning.

Marie Moore Worrest Union Station Maj Pullman Secret Service White House

Sermon Urges Support for Wilson and League Covenant

Rev Albert H. Zimmermann urged support for President Wilson and the league covenant during community exercises at Cabin John. He praised the president’s efforts to preserve world peace and urged red-blooded Americans not to desert his policy at this crucial moment.

Wilson Albert H. Zimmermann Cabin John

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