Leviathan of air bursts over Hull deadly dirigible disaster
The Dirigible ZR-2 fails on a test flight near Hull with forty-nine aboard. Only one American survivor, Blorman Oy Walker, is reported among crew. officials confirm deaths of most aboard, including Commanding Officer Louis H. Maxfield and senior officers. Bodies recovered and to be shipped to the United States. The tragedy is attributed to structural failure as the airship collapsed into the Humber River.
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Louis H. Maxfield
United States “Navy
Washington, D. C
Valentine Niberg
United States’ Navy
Bryn Mawr
Erir Coll
United Stan Navy
Marietta
Ohio
Henry “W. Hoyts
United States Navy
Clearwater
Bla
Marcoa H.haterly
U.S. N. Ri Fl
Washington ,D
C. Buryport
Masa. Charles
Taner
Boatawain
Denver Cole
Maurice Lay
Greensboro
N. C
Ad Pettitt
New York City
Robert M. Coona
Owensboro
Livya B. Crowel
South’ Carolina
Little, New
Percy Sars
United News
London
Humber River
Hull
Golossa
Americas
Britiehall Ministry
Norman
Walker
S.M. Maitland
Merchal
Levis HB. Maxfield
United States
Daily Constitution deliveries for Atlanta and suburbs
Readers in Atlanta and suburbs including Decatur College Park East Point Hapeville Buckhead must receive The Daily Constitution by 6 00 a m each weekday. Subscribers should notify the Circulation Department by phone Main 5000 if late deliveries occur.
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Constitution
Atlanta
Decatur
College Park
East Point
Hapeville
Buckhead
Daily Constitution
Toddle Top Gaming Sanctioned in Macon
Macon Ga August 24 Special Macon residents may play toddle top or take and pat without police interference Recorder Maynard ruled It is no violation of city ordinance in a case where five Black defendants faced gaming charges.
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Macon
Maynard
U S Not Bound to Fund Railroad Debt Says WTADO
Former railroad head McAdoo says the government is not legally bound to fund railroad debt and that only the remaining indebtedness may be funded under current law. He cites $763 million claimed by railroads and $1,044 million owed for additions and betterments, with interest and security terms.
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Washington
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Willam
G. McAdoo
Via
Fetter
Harding
McAdoo
Mo‘Adoo
Lawm
Former Georgia Governor Harris at 75 Grabs Mail Train
Fuzzy Woodruff reports on a 75 year old former Georgia governor who remains active and alert. The piece describes his daily routines, thoughts on aging, and mentions travels to Hamton Tennessee and a near train meeting with a traveling bag.
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Fuzzy Woodruff
Wat’ Rt
Commonwealth of Georgia
Harris
Acre
Hamton
Tenn
Eyue
Cwas Seiating Tos
Casey Jones
Pact With Berlin Senate To A Following Recess
A report notes talks between Harding and Hughes about a pact with the Berlin Senate for a later recess. The piece mentions senators and possible agreement, but the outcome remains doubtful.
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Berlin
Senate
US Germany peace treaty delay at Berlin office
The signing of a US Germany peace treaty was postponed at the German foreign office after a technical point raised by US Commissioner Dresel and Foreign Minister Rosen. The delay follows discussions over the Versailles pact and signals progress toward a separate US Austrian treaty and a broader peace with the central powers.
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United States
Germany
Ellis Loring Dresel
Friedrich Rosen
Permary Foreien
Foreien
Dresel
Peleiene
Washington
Mootaa Point
Versailles
Senate
Hungary
Vienna
Harding
Inmates Charged Over Sovereignty Violation Claim
A vil le county chain gang faces charges for allegedly invading the sovereignty of the state of South Carolina and pressing a claim. The incident involved two individuals asserting state authority and triggering legal action by authorities. Further details were not disclosed in the available text.
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Villé‘county
Chaingang
South Carcling
Gow
Plan to Condemn Education Board Beaten by Labor
The Atlanta Federation of Trades rejected a resolution condemning the board of education for dismissing Julia Riordan a teacher. Delegates split 28 to 19 with many favoring protest against individuals rather than the board, urging action at the polls to address perceived injustice.
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Condenn Education Board
Atlanta Federation of Trades
Federation
Atlanta
Board of Education
Julia Riory
Ala
Louie Po Marquardt
Miss Riordan
Trade report and bootlegger denials by Boykin
Afternoon note details Reeves alleged plan to testify against police for freedom in exchange for a nominal fine. Boykin confirms a note from Reeves requesting interview for sensational revelations and says the note remains on his desk unanswered. Continued on Page 2, Column 7.
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Roeves
Joseph. C. Ewing
Ewing
Boykin
Mr. Boykin
Harry Reeves
Colauin
Atlanta Boy Doubted Ability Hoped He Would Not Be In Crew
Atlanta youth Gravens, a chief machinist mate, wrote home about the British airship ZR-2 known as the Jeviathan. He reported a trial flight that ended after ten hours, with four interior braces broken and the ship badly disabled, suggesting the danger of the voyage. The letter, sent two weeks earlier, indicated concerns over the airship's safety, though Gravens was not injured.
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Atlanta
Jeviathan
Britain
Hull
M. E. Stevens
Courtland Street
Liewlyn T. Gravens
Tragh
Huh
Atlante
Stevens
McCalley Campaign Endorsements Placed Before Board
A meeting of Parent-Teacher leaders endorsed McCalley for school board. Fifteen associations attended with presidents pledging support and urging an early council endorsement. McCalley addressed the gathering while pledging to accept the group’s choice, if not his own. Continued on Page 3, Column 4.
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W. J. McCalley
Aistriée
McCalley
Cotumed Péterson
Atlanta
Parent-Teacher, Association
Brenk McGormack
Atta Ments Ris
Parent-Teacher Association
Morris
Constitution
Dye Embargo Bill Passes Senate Amid Captiol Clash
Senators moved to pause the dye embargo fight as debate resumed after President Harding prepared to sign bills. The dye embargo extension cleared the Senate 39 to 22, with opposition over a provision taxing all a man's property except his home for search. House action on a 90 percent war goods duty stalled. Continued on Page 5.
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Senate
Harding
Capitol
Shipping Board
House
France
Exabarzo
Victors From Birmingham Arrive for Atlanta Playground Meet
Seventy five Birmingham children, victors in city playground contests, travel to Atlanta for the inter city meet. The program opens with field day exercises at Piedmont Park this afternoon at 8, followed by juvenile contests between the two cities. Evening visits include DeSales Harrison hosting at the Howard Theatre with theater staff and local officials in attendance.
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Birmingham
Atlanta
DeSales Harrison
Howard ‘Theater
Alstade
BIMG
Neice
Louisiana's Growth Compared to Georgia
A quoted comparison notes Louisiana is smaller in area and population than Georgia, with fewer congressional districts and 64 parishes. It cites Alabama-like taxes, strong university funding, and major state projects, asking how Louisiana funds a half billion building program and a four million sanitarium project.
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Georgia
Louisiana J
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America
Lon Jana
Campaign meeting called to plan reform push in Atlanta
Wilson chairs grand jury reform group amid clashes over timing and support for candidates. He says Wednesday’s actuation delayed work, vows to meet again. Major Guinn and Colonel Peel push for organized effort behind a campaign against a corrupt political ring and for clean government.
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Banco Syndicate
Atlanta
William Lawson Peel
Colonel Peel
Guinn
Ito
Beavers
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