Word: maughan
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Said Walter Maughan, General Passenger Manager of the Canadian Pacific Railways (which own the steamship company), at Montreal last week: "It is not unusual among important enterprises when action occurs that is considered inimical by any one interested, for the decks to be cleared. . . ." What was such inimical action or by whom done, he, prudent, did not state. But it is well known in Montreal, as in Liverpool, that Canadian Pacific operators were vexed at the recent announcement of the Cunard Line that the Cunarders Athenia, Antonia, Ansonia, and Letitia would be reconditioned to carry only tourist third class...
...Joseph, Mo. At 10:53 A.M. c.s.t., Lieutenant Maughan landed, ate some chicken sandwiches, drank a glass of milk, left...
North Platte, Neb. At 1:30 P. M. Mountain time, Maughan landed to take on gasoline. At 1:34 he "hopped...
Cheyenne, Wyo. At 2:17 P. M. m.t. Maughan landed, said he felt sick, but became normal on stepping to the ground. A "four gallon" sombrero was presented to him and a satisfactory weather report. He left...
...Francisco, Calif. At 9:48 P. M. Pacific time, he landed at Crissy Field. Great arc lights illuminated the scene. The flight (2,670 miles) had been completed in 21 hours 48½ minutes. When the plane came to a stop, Maughan seemed unable to speak. His face was drawn, serious. His mates in the Army Air Service were quick to lift him from the cockpit and carry him indoors. Long and loud were the cheers...