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German Fortifications Destroyed. Berlin, June 13.—Germany has official-ly-notified the Great Power* "<* +,,n """-. pletionof the destruction of the eastern fortifications. Veteran Wins Big Rowing Race. New York, June 13.—There were sixty-eight competitors in the 20-inile race across Catalina Channel in open skiffs.' The winner was Frank Hagney, who is a veteran" Australian oarsman, nff\t at "Hollywood. He rowed 26 strokes a minute. . Swim Round Heligoland. Berlin, June 13.—According to an agreement made on January 31st, Otto Kemmericht, German long distance champion, and Fraulein Edith Jensen, attempted to swim round Heligoland. Fraulein Jensen succeeded in 227 minutes, but Kemmericht) failed, owing to .cramp in a leg.
Zane Grey's Yacht Grounds. ; x • New York, June 13.—Mr Zane Grey's yacht was stranded on Saturday, at Banjiron Island. She was refloated off the reef, and-is not badly damaged.
Well-known Artist Dead. New. York, June 13th—Coles Phillips, the prominent .artist, ia dead.
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Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19027, 15 June 1927, Page 12
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