'The British aviator, Capt Christopher Courtney, bs.0,, left for Newfoundland toa lay, Captain Courtney arrived here from England on June 28, Dornier-Napier fying-boat, accom panied by an engineer, a' wireless operator and a passenger, He will attempt to fly to Canada whence he will attempt a non-stop return ight to England—Reut New York, Aug. 2. message has been picked up at Portis Head from the liner Franconia to the effect that Captain Courtney has been forced down in the Atlantic 600 miles from the Azores, He wants help but is in no immediate danger. The steamers Cedric and Celtic are dealing with the request—Reuter.
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