Remarkable Aviation Progress in Three War Years
A condensed look at three years of wartime aviation shows formation flying as a core tactic and a leap in aircraft power, endurance, and stability. Progress spans seaplanes, landplanes, and global theater use, with F W Lanchester cited on keeping station and the shift from independent mobs to organized squadrons.
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F. W. Lanchester
Europe
London Field
Wilbur Wright
Kittyhawk
N. C
Ian
Mors
Wa Irat
Pegoud
Flanders
Belgium
England
Germany
Admiralty
Cuxhaven
Tondern
France
Dardanshes
Mediterranean
Egypt
East Africa
Mesopotamia
Berlin Suppressed Evidence in War Trial At Russ Door
Copenhagen reports show German suppression of testimony at Gen. Soukhomlinoff treason trial. Gen Januschkevitch testified Germany moved to begin mobilization secretly. Russian sources claim Berlin’s mobilization was in progress and Emperor thanked Januschkevitch for not revoking the order.
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Berlin
Russ
Copenhagen
Soukhomlinoff
Petrograd
Novoe Vremya
Russia
Januschkevitch
Novce Vremya
Dr Michaelis
Germany
Michaelis
Col. Miasoievol
Col. Brandakoff
Army Information Department
Miasoievoff
The
War Insurance Bill Seen Likely To Pass House
Washington D C January House debate on the administration sailors and soldiers insurance bill continued with a possible final action before adjournment tonight. The measure is expected to pass in virtually the form reported from committee despite minority attacks on its optional insurance features.
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Washington, D. C
House
McCoy Deaths Notice From Kalispell To Waterloo
William Harrison McCoy 87 of Waterloo died in Los Angeles after a six month illness. Survived by four daughters Mrs Florence McCoy Mrs Clara Wilson Mrs Susan Tones and Miss Nancy McCoy. Funeral in Los Angeles then burial in Kalispell beside wife. James Frank Gibeaut 62 died in Waterloo after lingering illness. Survived by widow and children Charles W Sundell Wag Ner Burnett and Laverne. Funeral at home then Osage burial tomorrow. James B Armitage, dairy farm employee, died from injuries and was shipped to Traverse City for burial.
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William 87 McCoy
William Harrison McCoy
Jefferson County
Ind
Los Angeles
Cal
Florence McCoy
Ae Clara Wilson
Los
Susan Tones
Nancy McCoy
Iowa
McCoy
Indiana
Nebraska
Fannie §, Heath
Delhi
Waterloo
First Baptist Church
Robert Anderson
Los An
James Frank Gibeaut
St. Prancis Hospital
Madison
Wis
Sarah Lees
Fort Dodge
Christian Church
Court of
James B. Armitage
McKay Brothers
Traverse City
Mich
Fire in Furnaces Rouses Downtown Office Buildings
Janitors in downtown offices cursed the weather as a late autumn cold snap arrived yesterday. Buildings reignited idle furnaces for warmth after tenants found the air chilly and dimly lit corridors glared with the abrupt change.
Harvest Home Picnic Report From Stanton's Grove Scene
PIGNIG NEAT GREENE at Stanton's Grove 312 miles west of Greene hosted a Harvest Home picnic today with attendees including W. J. Atkinson of Waterloo and Ray, A. Farnham of nearby communities.
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Pignig
Greene
Stanton's Grove
W. J. Atkinson
Waterloo
Ray
A. Farnham
Marble Rock Event Plans Include Music And Readings
Marble Rock will provide addresses, Muate will be furnished by the Marble Rock Boy Scout band and the Arendale band. A program of contests and races is arranged. Music and readings will be featured during the afternoon entertainment.
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Marble Rock
Muate
Aredale
Thief Attempts Auto Theft at Davidson's Furniture Store
A thief attempted to steal H. Caroon's car at Davidson's furniture store last night. The plate surrounding the mechanism showed tampering as the owner, at the Majestic, unlocked the machine. Police note the incident details and tampering evidence.
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H. Caroon
Davidson
the Majestic
O. C. Stover
Lincoln Street
Fourth Street
Lafayette
Sycamore
Harry Kelley
Record of Traffic Violations and Station Upgrade Plans
Investigators are reviewing ownership records while several traffic violators were arrested last night. Two were cited for parking in the restricted area beyond 16 minutes, one for leaving a car within 20 feet of a fire hydrant, and another for leaving the engine running with the car unattended. Storage batteries will be installed and the station will be a model in all respects. Willard batteries will be distributed throughout northern Iowa from this point.
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Willard
Iowa
Standard Battery to Open Branch in Oelwein
The Standard Battery Service Co. of this city will open a branch office and service station in Oelwein, announced by F. M. Wood, manager. The facility will feature the latest equipment for charging and repairing batteries and related services.
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Oelwein
Standard Battery Service Co
F. M. Wood
Navy trainee teaches wife his job then enters service
Milwaukee and Ishpeming man William A. Hawes, a telegraph operator, taught his bride to pound the key and obtained her a Navy radio operator position. She then enlisted in Milwaukee and was sent to the Great Lakes training station at Lake Bluff, Illinois, for naval instruction.
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Milwaukee
Wis
William AH. Hawes
Ishpeming
Mich
Jana
Navy
Great Lakes
Lake Bluff
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Wamilton
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Waterloo Business College
U.S. Civil Service
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Sycamore Street
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Devils
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