Hell Cat of the Army Battles On for Air Service Reform
San Antonio dispatch profiles Col Billy Mitchell renowned as a fighting officer in Spanish American and World War I. The article notes his early demotions, return to action, leadership of air forces at St Mihiel, world speed record in 1922, and ongoing campaign to elevate American air power despite possible court martial.
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San Antonio
Texas
Col
Billy Mitchell
Wap
Sin
Spi
Alma
Billy
Mitchell
Air Service
Fort Sam Houston
Washington
Military
Naval Air Services
America
Europe
St. Mihiel
S. Iy
India
Detroit
Aviators Rescued After Nine Days At Sea
Commander John Rodgers and crew of PN-9 Number 1 were found ashore at Lihue on Kaula Island after nine days adrift. They endured hunger with no food but had water from rain catchments and a small still on board. The plane reappeared September 1 near Aroostook shore after disappearing from sight.
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Honolulu
John Rodgers
PN-9
Pacific
Rodgers
Bor
Lihue
Kaula
Gay
Rodgere
Ardship
Aroostoock
Eel
Ths
Aroostook
John
Mahu
Oahu
PNC
Ahukini
Mauai
Harve de Grace
Byron J. Connell
Pittsburgh
Bkiles R. Pope
Jackson
Tenn
Otia Gilbert ‘Mants
Terre Inds
William M
Richmond, Ind
Bender reiterates willingness to name Donahey or McDonald
Cleveland September 11. State Senator Bender, an opposing dry leader, reiterates readiness to testify to Gov A V Donahey and Prohibition Commissioner McDonald amid pending charges. He alleges McDonald seeks to undermine him and vows to continue the fight to protect private homes. The article also shifts to an account of a derelict plane crew surviving nine days at sea, detailing rescue attempts and crew names.
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Cleveland
George HM. Bi
A. V. Donahey
Prohibition
B. F. McDonald
Bender
Bo Inroan
Anti-Saloon League
McDonald
Rodgers and Aviators Rescued From PN-9 Drift Near Kauai
Honolulu reports a celebratory mood as Commander John Rodgers and two companions are rescued after abandoning the PN-9 aircraft in isolated Kauai Channel. Navy ships and planes continued the broad search posture with recovery considered as locals await details and extra editions.
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John Rodgers
Avistors
Kauai Channel
Aviator Heroic Charge Near Alhucemas Bay
Spanish Captain Lecera enters a third air attack after two miraculous escapes as he flies seaplanes against Rif forces near Alhucemas bay. French and Spanish forces bombard Rifian positions while Abdsel-krim leads tribesmen in defense and withdrawal. Captain Lecera is rescued after each ordeal by Somali and a Spanish cruiser.
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Lecera
Paris
Hallier
Alhucemas Bay
Cape Quilotes
Sidi Driss
War Ministry
Morocco
Adjir
Abdsel-krim
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L’ Informationes
Madrid
France
Spain
Pfistner to Be Buried in Troy After Suicide
Albert G. Pfistner a 54 year old real estate dealer ended his life Thursday amid business worries. Arrangements were made in Dayton to bury him Monday in his old hometown of Troy.
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Dayton
Albert G. Pfistner
Troy
Real Land Boom Headlines Diamonds in South Africa Field
Fragmentary text reports a land boom in South Africa tied to diamond discoveries. It mentions 1 88 28 karats per stone, buried two and a half feet underground, and rush of seekers in Johannes lands. Describes unsettled terrain, rough ground claims, and immediate effort to claim dig sites.
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Cersonkrall
South Africa
Africa
Somunr
R Burg
Johanneslands
Untitled note on labor and mood in a scattered text
A fragmented passage critiques the idea of sorrow or fatigue while implying inequities. It contrasts a few workers earning $19 an hour with many wealthy Americans who “don’t even fiddle.” The piece moves through abrupt shifts and hints at page navigation.
Briand Invites Stressmann to Allied Foreign Ministers Meet
Aristide Briand French foreign minister personally invites Herr Stressmann German chancellor to a conference of allied ministers on a European security pact. The venue and date not official but Lake Como Italy around September 29 is expected.
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Geneva
Aristide Brigand
Herr Stressman
Briand
Stressman
Lake Como
Italy
Mosquitoes Source Advice: Drain Stagnant Water In Ohio
Ohio Health Director John B. Monger urges draining all stagnant water to curb mosquitoes. He recommends covering remaining water with oil, draining swamps, crushing water-filled cans, and cleaning rain spouts to prevent breeding.
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Columbus
John BE. Monger
Monger
Ohio
Kenneth Bald shoots father then kills himself in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg a 17 year old, Kenneth Bald, shot and killed his father Walter Baldwin a well known farmer after being ordered to return to work despite illness. He then committed suicide.
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Harrisburg
Kenneth Bald
Walter Baldwin
Non-Stop Pacific Flight Marked Aviation Milestone
San Francisco reports the 2100 mile non-stop PN-9 flight to Honolulu as a landmark event in American aviation history. PN-9 crews faced peril near Crissy Field and on the open sea as Lt. Snody and Lt. Rogers pursued the epic journey amid engine trouble, oil line bursts, and refueling challenges.
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Pacific
San Francisco
Honolulu
Crissy Field
Golden Gate
PN-9
Al- Jen @Hody
Sret Guard
Vatican allows nuptial Mass for Mafalda and Philip
Rome reports the Vatican has unusuall y granted permission for a nuptial Mass at the marriage of Princess Mafalda and Prince Philip of Hesse. Monsignor Beccaria will officiate and administer communion at the ceremony in a departure from the usual practice of omitting Mass when a Catholic wed a Protestant.
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Rome
Vatican
Mafalda
Philip of Hesse
Beccaria
Pastor Declines Return At Athens Methodist Church
At the fourth quarterly conference of the First Methodist Church of Athens Dr Daniel McGurk announced he did not wish to return as pastor for another year and asked a committee be formed to work with the bishop and district superintendent to select a successor.
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First Methodist Church of
Athens
Daniel McGurk
Ford Expected to Buy More Ships
Officials of the Shipping Board expect Henry Ford to bid before noon tomorrow for four partners, now offered for sale by the Emergency Fleet Corporation. Ford’s representatives have discussed the sale but have not yet submitted a definite bid.
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Washington
Henry Ford
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Ford
Ford foresees combined plane and dirigible
Dearborn Sept 11 Henry Ford predicts the future aircraft will merge airship and airplane designs. He argues a hybrid craft could outperform either type and notes aviation research and commercial flying are aided by his factories and engineers. Experts say such a craft might have prevented damage in recent naval air disasters.
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Dearborn
Midh
Henry Ford
Riffian Forces Retreat as French Offensive Advances
Riffian troops are steadily driven back with losses before the French offensive, according to a communiqué issued this afternoon from Paris.
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Paris
Strawn to Represent U S in China Tariff Talks
Silas H. Strawn a Chicago lawyer will represent the United States in forthcoming conferences in China on customs tariff and revision of treaties with other powers and received his final instructions today.
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Washington
Silas H. Strawn
Chicago
United States
China
Beautiful Girls Taught to Swim This Summer
A reflection on the season's repeated swimming instruction for many young women, noting their growing skills and the summer practice routine.
Air debate splits Cabinet over art controversy action
President Coolidge faced a divided cabinet as divisions emerged on how to handle the art controversy. The War Department was to address Colonel William Mitchell and the court martial proceedings, with the president declining to disclose his views. The situation kept the inquiry in flux as officials weighed approving War Department steps or pursuing new measures.
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Fred J. W
Washington
Coolidge
Hag
William Mitchell
War Department
Old Soldier Takes Lip in Defense of War Memoir
Fragmentary note reports a veteran, aged 53, speaking out about a government body and military matters. Context suggests a debate over veterans affairs and recognition in Rome, with emphasis on the soldier’s stance and personal involvement.
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Rome
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