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Democrat and Chronicle September 3rd 1925Main Edition
09/03/2025

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September 3rd 1925



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Democrat and Chronicle September 2nd 1925Main Edition
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Democrat and Chronicle September 1st 1925Main Edition
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September 1st 1925



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Democrat and Chronicle September 1st 1925CHINESE CAPTORS OF HOWARD REDUCED -Dr Harvey J Howard of the Peking Union Colle...
09/01/2025

Democrat and Chronicle

September 1st 1925



CHINESE CAPTORS OF HOWARD REDUCED

-Dr Harvey J Howard of the Peking Union College has been a hostage of Manchurian Chinese bandits in the Sungari River region in Central China since July 20th.
-A recent announcement from Chinese governmental authorities has reported an engagement between governmental forces and bandits that has reduced their number practically in half

Democrat and Chronicle September 1st 1925US NAVY SEAPLANES LEAVE FOR RECORD FLIGHT-Two US Navy seaplanes, PN-9 No 1 and ...
09/01/2025

Democrat and Chronicle

September 1st 1925



US NAVY SEAPLANES LEAVE FOR RECORD FLIGHT

-Two US Navy seaplanes, PN-9 No 1 and PN-9 No 2 left for attempt at a record 2,100 miles in 26 hours
-Target is Hawaii, specifically to reach Maui and “The Needle” or Iao Needle, a 1,200-foot-tall rock in the Iao valley of that island.
-A naval radio compass has been placed at the foot of the Iao Needle to guide the two seaplanes to it’s destination.
-Command of the two seaplanes is Commander John Rogers in PN-9 No 1 with PN-9 No 3 under Lieutenant Allan P Snody with both planes carrying a crew of 5
-Left from San Palo Bay close to 3:00 PM
-Crossed the Golden Gate and into the Pacific by 3:15
-First radio message back at 3:25 announcing “everything okay” and that had reached a height of 500

-Plan to beat the record of flight time to distance made by two French aviators earlier this year.
-Captain Ludovic Arrachart and Lieutenant Henry Lecaitre who flew from Etampes, France to Cisneros, Africa in the Western Sahara which took 24 hours to fly the around 1969 miles.
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-Both seaplanes are Naval Aircraft Factory PN model of patrol flying boats made by the Bureau of Aeronautics.
-The bi-wing seaplane is powered by twin tractor engines with 500 horsepower each.
-16 ft 6.87 inches tall, 49 ft 2 inches long with a upper wingspan of 72 ft 10 inches and lower wingspan of 67 ft 2 inches.
-Equipped with compasses, chronometers, sextant and galvanometers for navigational assistance.

-Weather reports out of Honolulu give clear and fair weather but a growing storm nearby gives worry.

Democrat and Chronicle September 1st 1925WINNING PIGEON RACER REACHES ROCHESTER-Heinie, a homing pigeon, was the first t...
09/01/2025

Democrat and Chronicle

September 1st 1925



WINNING PIGEON RACER REACHES ROCHESTER

-Heinie, a homing pigeon, was the first to reach a Rochester loft out of 75 other avian contestants on Saturday
-Made the winning trip in 4 hours, 40 mins, 17 seconds from the starting point of Tionesta, PA, 150 miles away
-Heinie is owned by Henry Walter, the runner up is also owned by Mr. Walter

Democrat and Chronicle September 1st 1925ARRIVAL OF FIRST EXPO HORSES, FINAL PREP-Final preparations for the Rochester E...
09/01/2025

Democrat and Chronicle

September 1st 1925



ARRIVAL OF FIRST EXPO HORSES, FINAL PREP

-Final preparations for the Rochester Exhibition are happing with the gates opening to the public next Monday the 7th
-First of the horses for the expo horse show are arriving with three saddle horses by Theodore F Smith of Beaver Falls, PA and tomorrow with Miss Barbara Wallace and her equines.
-The Rochester Police Department is on scene getting ready, Captain Arthur Berry is on site making arrangements for the Exhibition RPD station which Police Chief Quigly will be monitoring for the duration.
-Battalion Chief Southerland and Chief Janes are preparing and details for the Rochester Fire Department company that will be in place for the exhibition safety.
-“Putt” Massman, champion horse shoe pitcher is arriving Sunday. He plans to give exhibitions Monday and Tuesday at 11, 5, and 9 with two more on Wednesday at 11 and 5.

-A new edition of a hippodrome is being built right now, between the band stand and the industrial exhibition building.
-No admission fee nor reserved seating for the performances.
-Built to provide more free entertainment to exhibition visitors.
-Five groups have been acquired to provide entertainment every afternoon and evening.
-Radtke’s Bears – an animal snow with Bruno Radtke’s Siberian bear and dogs.
-The Four Belmonts – two girls and two boys who perform acts with hoops and diablos (a type of yo-yo)
-The Three Falcons – a group of acrobats preforming mid-air feats and similar stunts
-The Theol Sisters – a group of contortionists
-The Boston Brothers – a group of gymnasts preforming hand-vaults and other novelties
-Each show will precede the Creatore’s Band concert in the afternoon and morning.

Democrat and Chronicle August 1st 1925IRON HARVEST DEATH-Jean Roy, farmer of Bouchavenso (Boucha) France, killed by unex...
09/01/2025

Democrat and Chronicle

August 1st 1925



IRON HARVEST DEATH

-Jean Roy, farmer of Bouchavenso (Boucha) France, killed by unexploded muntions laid buried since the Great War.

-Trigged by Mr.Roy tapping down a stake to secure his cows out in a clover pasture

Democrat and Chronicle September 1st 1925FUNNY PAGES-Crossword-Winnie Winkle -Briggs-Garr Williams -Gasoline Alley -Gump...
09/01/2025

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September 1st 1925



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Democrat and Chronicle September 1st 1925CITIES THROUGHOUT CENTRAL NEW YORK GROWING-New figures have come out from Secre...
09/01/2025

Democrat and Chronicle

September 1st 1925



CITIES THROUGHOUT CENTRAL NEW YORK GROWING

-New figures have come out from Secretary of State Florence E.S Knapp of a population rise in several cities throughout Central New York
-Syracuse has risen to 182,300. An increase of 36,716 from 10 years ago and 10,286 from 5 years ag
-Binghamton has risen to 71,915. An increase of 18,247 from 10 years ago and 5115 from 5 years ago
-Albany has risen to 116,750. An increase of 8771 from 10 years ago and 3406 from 5 years ago

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August 9th 1925



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