Special Court of Inquiry Opens First Probe on Shenandoah Lakehurst
Washington on September 21 as the Special Court of Inquiry into American aviation began with acting Secretary Davis and top air service leaders testifying. Defense disputed Mitchells charges of mismanagement and argued Congress funding shortfalls hampered development while Navy officials urged limited air force growth as a supplement to battleships and other ships.
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Washington
American Aviation
President Coolidge
Special Air Court
Army Aviation
Dwight Davis
Sane ‘Hines
Sele A Ae Eral Mason M. Patrick
Air Service
Hugh A. Drum
Mitchell
Congress
Army
Navy
Defense Chiefs
America
Wilbur
Tke Davis
Relatives Seek Hidden Gold from Aunt Ann in Ozarks Hunt
In Huntsville Arkansas on September 21 relatives swarm the mountain home of Aunt Ann Hawkins seeking the $70,000 she inherited in 1895. They believe she hid the fortune around the farm and house, finding $3090 so far in various spots amid wrecked rooms and old belongings, while court rules require sharing after her father’s death.
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Little Mountain
Ann” Hawkins
Huntsville
Ark
Clark Hills
Ann
Ae Tae
Fleene
World Powers Leans Toward Stand Against Communism
London reports hint that major nations may unite to curb communists as Soviet strength grows. Sir William Johnson Hicks, Britain home secretary, told International News Service Britain may back action against Saklatvala and the communist movement, signaling possible coordinated campaign with other powers. The Labor Party line backed free speech for Saklatvala while warning against communist agitation.
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International News
London
William Johnson Hicks
Great Britain
International
United States
Shapurji Saklatvala
M. P “Fam
Sir William
Balmoral Castle
Kingers Jong
Sunes
Home Secretary
Britain
Sakiatvala
LABOR
Labor Party
J. H. Thomas
New Castle
Thomas
Kellogg
Saklatvala
United
Fragmented World News Notes from 1925 Column
Disjointed OCR fragment references Mr Saklatvaia a communist member and British actions in India. Mentions Japan Ireland and Mizner with scattered phrases about parliament and a Briton in India. No clear event or outcome to summarize.
Unclear fragment with political references and location hints
The readable text hints at a discussion about a bond issue and Irish republican matter tied to Prt Aig and a meeting or page reference, but the fragment lacks clear events, names, dates, or outcomes to form a concrete item.
German flyer says America behind in air power
Huntington Virginia Sept 21 Lieut B K Werner a German aviator with the Von Richtoven Squadron says Colonel Mitchell is right America is years behind Europe in air development He praises American courage and recalls Eddie Rickenbacker as lucky and brave Werner spoke with Lt James A Ellison who shot him down in World War I as they discussed the air duel.
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Huntington
W. Va
Mitchell
America
Europe
B. K. Werner
von Richtoven
United States Air Service
Eddie Rickenbacker
Werner
James A. Ellison
Messenger Building Open House Friday Giving Newspaper Tour
The Messenger invites the public to tour its new building Friday September 25 with two viewing sessions from 3 to 5 and 7 to 10 pm. Visitors will see automatic telegraphic news input eight hours daily, a high speed sixteenth page press, and the mailing room handling 10 000 papers in under an hour.
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Messenger
Cleveland
Will
States Urges Unity Against Constitutional Dissent
The home secretary condemns Saklatvala and his supporters, arguing their actions make him a martyr and warning that civilization will unite against those who seek to destroy constitutional government. The remarks frame dissent as a threat to established political order.
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Saklatvala
Home Secretary
Father killed in wreck and son held
Wheeling West Virginia Sept 21 Homer G Cranston of Pittsburgh died at 448 o clock after a crash on the National Road as his son was held as a drunken driver authorities said the accident occurred near this city during the journey.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Homer G. Cranston
Pittsburgh
French push against Rif tribes tightens in eastern zone
Fez dispatches report Abd el Krim’s brother Mohammed abandons Sheshuan after heavy bombing as Riffs scramble to rally wavering tribes. French and Spanish air forces drive the Rif forces back. Bibane Heights fall with Krim wounded and hospitalized in Targis under German doctors.
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Paris
France
Sone
Abd-el-Krim
8Id Mohammed
Sheshuan
Fez
Petit Journal
Mohammed
Taserut
Fes
Alhucemas Bay
Bibane Heights
Krim
Tar
Labour Party picks peeress for Stoke by election
Lady Cynthia Mosely, daughter of the late Marquis Curzon and Chicago-born heir Joseph Leiter, is chosen by the Labour Party to stand for Parliament in Stoke. If selected she would be the first peeress to sit in Parliament and signals a shift in aristocratic influence within the party.
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John Gunther
Consolidated London
Cynthia Mosely
Marques Curzon
Joseph Leiter
Chicago
Labor Party
Stoke
Cynthia
Engad
Pain
Pegs Curzon
Meeincinta
Tan
Trades Dai Congress
Nevonant
Oliver Baia
Baldwin
Busy at Lakehurst model of the Shenandoah page tease
A Lakehurst New Jersey report notes a model of the Shenandoah as a focal point of the day ahead, with a cross reference to Page 12 for continued coverage. The snippet signals ongoing naval or airship interest and a prompt to continue reading.
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Lakehurst
N. J
Man Kills 9 Year Old Son After Vehicle Collision
Salineville reports a fatal incident as a 9 year old son of Forrest Was was struck and killed by an automobile driven by Mrs. George Williams. The accident occurred today on a street near a car. The driver, aged 68, is involved in the investigation.
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Salineville
Forrest
President Coolidge narrowly escapes car in near miss at White House
Sept 21 Washington President Coolidge and aide John J. Fitzgerald avoided being struck when Nathan D. Smith of Baltimore sped past at Jackson Place and H streets near the White House. Smith was arrested for unsafe turning and failing to yield to a pedestrian. bond set at 3500.
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Washington
Coolidge
John J. Fitzgerald
Jackson Place
H Streets
White House
Nathan D. Smith
Baltimore
Fitegerald
Mr. Coolidge
Third Precinct
Smith
Rae Yeoma
Aoeketide
H Street
Secret Services
Mob burns suspect in transit timber camp incident
In New Albany Mississippi on September 21 L Q Ivy a Black timber cutter was burned by a mob after attackers claimed he confessed to an assault authorities noted Ivy allegedly confessed before dying. Local sheriff said the details were obtained from Ivy before he died.
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New Albany
Miss
L. Q. Ivy
Ivy
la Gi
Civil conflict looms as China faces renewed war threats
London reports rising chances of civil war in China as tensions flare over customs reforms and extraterritorial privileges. Cables indicate widespread military concerns and calls for restraint amid competing foreign influence.
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China
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