Plane crash at Langinfield kills five spectators
Five people died and about 600 injured when a Martin bomber crashed into parked cars on Langinfield grounds while a government plane taking off from the field swung left toward a hangar. Pilot Lieutenant Melve and assistant pilot Dunton survived, rescued by Bethany College coach Carl Miller.
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Associated Press
Moundaville
W. Va
Langin Oiejd
Martin
FH. Mciive
T. H. Dunton
Carl Miller
Bethany College
Carl. Pettitt
Irred Edge
George. Long
Ralph Hartzel
Alandale Hospital
Edison
Moundsville
Edge
Round Bottom
West Virginia
MeIve
Danton
Langinfield
Ohio River
Ray Daley
Coach Miller
Melve
Dunton
Wheeling Fire Department
Cleveland
Langley Field
Women Weigh-Ins Stir Atlanta Men and Demure Women
A Georgia reporter describes a scene at Peach Tree street scale mirrors where men eagerly weigh but women grow shy and cautious. The piece notes many women pause to gaze, then approach reluctantly as public interest rises and curiosity clashes with modesty. The column mixes social commentary with humorous references to local figures and weights.
Fifty Years Ago Flying Dutchman Incident Report
Split OCR tale recounts a Dutchman fleeing from a keno rink raid at Elle's corner after deputy sheriffs and a posse obeyed Judge Lawrence orders. A bull pup seized by a policeman triggers a court dispute over rightful custody of a perceived property loss amid a string of sensational vignettes.
Harding's Senate Power Tested This Week
President Harding confronts a Senate vote test as he plans to send a special message aimed at delaying the soldier bonus and advancing tariff and tax measures. Leaders claim sufficient votes exist to back the plan while agrarian and grain-exchange concerns threaten detours, including a $200 million farm export corporation and a gambling elimination bill. The clash signals potential filibuster risk and shifts in session priorities.
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John Gleibsner
Washington
Senate
White House
Harding
Congress
Cenate
Tarmera
Senate Finance Committee
Leadora
Farm Export Corporation
Bil
Investigation of Freight Rates Urged by Interstate Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission should not base rate cuts on protest letters from shippers and carriers. It should use its legal power to open a formal inquiry with sworn testimony to develop facts and ensure a proper, judicial review. The Southern Traffic League, after a meeting in Atlanta, announced the results and noted broader participation in freight rate discussions.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Southern Traffic League
Atlanta
Agi Freight
Ad Btar
Ington
Aominunicatio Ee
Unclear historic aviation milestone noted
Fragmentary OCR text references Gabriel Roulain and Franchi as pioneers in aviation history with mention of ground launch on a date in 26, but the garbled lines obscure specifics. The readable bits suggest a claim of being first man or related achievement, yet essential names, places, dates are unreliable or missing.
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Gabriel Roulain
Georgia senators push probe into agriculture department
Senator Brown voices confidence that a resolution for a full investigation of the state department of agriculture will pass the Senate after opening session of 1921. He says the move is to inform Georgians how funds are spent, not a punitive measure, and it may proceed to the House for action alongside the new revenue bill. Citizens of Cobb plan a barbecued reception to entertain lawmakers in Marietta.
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Department of Agriculture
State Department of Agriculture
Agricultural “Department
Senate
LC. Brown
Clarke County
Brown
Stat
Georgia
J. Department of Agriculture Haaj
House
Cobbr County
State Senate
Barbecua
Marietta
Etta
Fort Wayne Men Named in Local Item
A fragmentary note mentions Alfred, age 28, and Claude Wells, age 29, from Fort Wayne, with reference to Satter and an allusion to July in a City ton area. The text is garbled and incomplete.
Society of Deaf to Convene Today in Atlanta
The eighth triennial convention of the Nation Fraternal Society of the Deaf opens at Taft Hall with 4,000 delegates from across the state. Mayor James of Key Oliver speaks for the city. the organization lists over 6,000 members and expects more than 1,009 attendees. Proceedings will use sign language with interpreters for unfamiliar speakers. Social events include a Stone Mountain excursion and a barbecue, with planned entertainment over the day and weekend.
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Atlanta
Perfey
W. ‘Ligon
B. Vickerson
Sperker
Barbe Akewood
Anes Puting
Ialen
Dtesaey
Far East Problems Included in Plan for Washington Conference
Formal invitations to nations will follow if the plan for a Washington conference is accepted. The move aims to address East Asian issues and foster diplomacy among involved powers.
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Far East
Washington
Smuts Credited With Bringing Hope Of Peace
Rumors split on General Smuts role in Irish peace talks. Some label him Lloyd George’s puppet, others credit him as mediator pushing a square deal from the discredited coalition. Dominion premiers allegedly pressed Smuts to curb a frontier crown colony plan and avert wider fallout.
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Lloyd George
Empire
General Smuts
Lloyd-George
Ltt Fa
Sinn Fein
Smuts
Aliyation
Lacalt
Gome
Tim
Cat
Hands Off Warning Voiced in Ulster Riot Bloodshed Spreads
Ulster crisis deepens as government and De Valera face calls for date. At Falls district and adjacent areas street battles erupt with 15 killed and nearly 100 wounded. Orange and nationalist factions clash while police struggle to restore order. This afternoon scenes of defiance and rioting unfold along Falls Road Townsend Street and Royal Avenue as casualties mount and crowds flee.
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Associated Prs
Aloe
Falla
Falls Road
Townsend Street
Carrick
Hil
Millfield
Royal Avenue
Ulster Hall
Orangemen
Atreeta
Nex
Fire Damage Reported In Undetermined Origin Incident
A railroad area blaze caused fifteen thousand dollars in damage. An investigation tracks a possible origin including a bystander sighting a cigar and reports from a train despatcher. No final cause yet. authorities continue to inspect the scene and interview witnesses.
Lloyd George sends communique on arms talks to Harding
London reports Lloyd George conveyed Imperial Conference wishes to President Harding while Secretary Hughes announced formal inquiries to England France and Japan about an international conference on armament reduction. China invited to participate with aims to align policies on Far Eastern questions and Pacific issues.
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U. S
London
Lloyd George
Imperial Conference
Harding
Japan
China
Robert 3. Bender
United News
Washington
Harding Haa
Hughes
England
France
East
Pacific
Far East
Italy
Borah
Weather Summary From Regional Forecasts
Partly cloudy and scattered local thundershowers expected across multiple states Monday into Tuesday. Temperatures show little change with unsettled conditions in Oklahoma and Arkansas. Louisiana Texas Mississippi Alabama Florida Georgia face similar patterns with localized showers possible.
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Kentucky
Tennessee
Nne
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Arkansas
Tocal
Oklahoma
Texas
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