Defeat of Shenandoah valve system tops inquiry
At the Shenandoah court of inquiry in Lakehurst the reduction of automatic valves from eighteen to eight drew sharp criticism from Captain Anton Heinen, with a witness statement planned for Wednesday or Thursday. Officers testified the new valve system was safe and that Lansdowne authorized removing valve covers during descent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Hurst
N. J
Shenandoah
Zachary Lanadowne
Gaval Court
Anton Heinen
Heinen
Ret
Advocate Foley
Zachary Lansdowne
Mayer
Lansdowne
George W. Steele, Jr
Navy Department
Steele
Foley
Josephb. Anderson
Washington
Mason M. Patrick
Army Air Service
Davis
Los Angeles
Patrick
C. G. Hull
Army
Hall
Chberal Patrick
Rejorts
War Department
Whiiten
F. M. Kennedy
Zeppelin
Germany
B. D. Foulda
Harold Geiger
Air Services
Friedrich~ Khafen
Alr
United States
Kennedy
Hell
Two Back Up Bribe Testimony Draggan Brings Light
Sept 26 Chicago report shows two Cook County officials corroborating Terrence Draggan's testimony that he paid bribes to ease a jail sentence for prohibition violations. Kenny Foerst, secretary to Captain Wesley Westbrook, admitted accepting 5000 for both himself and Draggan, and 84000 to Westbrook for special privileges. Hans Thompson, former warden, said he received 800 monthly for accompanying Draggan on numerous visits to the dentist's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cook County
Terrence Raggan
Draggan
Farteton
Kenny Foerst
Wesley Westbrook
Dia
Weatrook
Thruggan
Frank Lake
Hans Thompson
Nantate
Druggan
Dentists
Hope Dwindles For Safety Of S 51 Submarine
Hope dwindles for the 33 men trapped in the S 51 submarine after a Friday night collision with the City of Rome off Block Island. At New London base divers worked to force air into sealed compartments and uncover water-filled sections as rescue efforts continued amid heavy seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Base
New London
Associated Press
U. 5
Conn
Atlantic
Harry Reinharther
William Heln
Boston
United States
City of Rome
Savannah
Howe
Block Island
Savannah Line
Monarch
Bass
H. A. Flanagan
City of
Rescue Tug Scene From Submarine Salvage Photos
wartime action shot shows AVY sailors handling an air hose to divers below a submarine 5-1. A diver climbs a ladder as a rescue boat reaches the scene. In the foreground the seaplane wing and pontoon loom while NMA Service cameraman Frank Marta carries the camera from New York to document the Melaster operation and returns with the photographs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Marta
NMA
New York
Air corps favored by six army pilots in push for independence
Six army air pilots testifying before the president's air board urged an independent air corps as best for national air defense and to ease unrest among air personnel. They cited war department delays and need for more men and equipment, with flight surgeon Dr Wilmer endorsing the view. The group listed majors Kilner, Boyce, Hickam, Lanphier, Burwell, Pirle, Hauer, Jones, and Lt George. The testimony closed with note of continued discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army Air
Air Service
Air Corps
Army
Air Board
War Department
William H. Wilmer
Baltimore
I. F
Walter G. Kilner
The
Ralph Boyce
Brooks Field
Texas
Horace M. Hickam
Kelly Field
Thomas G. Lanphier
Selfridge Field
Michigan
Harvey A. 8. Burwell
Johnn H. Pirle
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Kansas; Majorl. H. Hauer
Army War College
B. Q. Jones
Air Service Supply Division
H. L. George
Chief of Aeronautics
Lanpiter
Kilner
Negotiations on French Debt Seek Settlement Terms
Washington reports mixed progress in Franco American debt talks. Two joint sessions yielded proposals from France and a counter by Secretary Mellon, with negotiators split on interest rates and feasibility. Caillaux met with Mellon aide Winston to pursue direct talks, but no firm agreement emerged. Further sessions promised, focusing on payment capacity and a rate near Britain’s 3.5 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellon
Debt Commission
Washington
United States
France
Mellen
Great Britain
Caillaux
Winston
Sec
Asx
Bhiall
Van Sweringen Cross-Examined In Nickel Plate Case
Washington dispatch says FO P Van Sweringen, key figure in the Nickel Plate Railroad consolidation, testified at ICC hearings. He faced questions from counsel TI W Anderson about finances and real estate, including a Latke Calumet land purchase and yard expansion. The witness recalled little detail, noting much information had faded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
FO. P. van Sweringen
Interstate Commerce Commission
TI. W. Anderson
Chesapeake and Ohe
Anderson
van Biveringen
Chicago
Aad
Central
Latko Calumet
Vin Sweringen
Rome
van Swartugens
Nickel Plate
Chesapeake and Ohio
Erie
Pere Marquette
Hocking Val
Lively Held in Fairmont Jail Over Assault Case
Morgantown dispatch reports CE Lively held in Fairmont jail on assault charge involving a fourteen year old girl. Joe Carrolls also jailed in the case. Van A Bittner of the United Mine Workers urged Governor Gore to remove Lively from the community. Gore referred to Major O Connors for investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
W. Way
C. R. Lively
Sid Hatheld
Welch
Waa
Joe Carrolls
Sasaagit
Morgantown
W. Va
van A. Bittner
United Mine Workers
West, Virginia
Gore
Charleston
G. I. Lively
Hittner
Lively
Fairmont-Chicago
Big Cheapeake
West Virginia
Bittner
Falranont
Gora
Major O'Connor
Miners Association Incorporated in Brady Ohio Valley
Charleston W Va Sept 28 AP individual attempts by employees to secure a check system with their companies prompted a state office announcement that the Edina Miners Association of Brady Mononane County has been incorporated. The group aims to bind employees of Edina Gas Coal Co into a body like the United Mine Workers with dues and assessments via the company office. Incorporators are Joseph L West Joseph W Molly J S Caritz Maurice J Kincell and Mike Pasco, all of Brady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Sharp
Edna Miners’ Association
Brady
Mononane County
Edina Gas Coal Company
United Mine Workers of Americ J
Joseph L. Weat
Joseph W. Molly
J. 8. Caritz
Maurice 3. Kincell
Mike Pasco
Squirrel Hunter Shot By Another Hunter Near Barbour
Jordan Alger of Barbour ne was shot while hunting squirrels near his home this morning. The shooter, another hunter, did not know Alger was nearby and fired, leaving him painfully wounded.
Non-Union Plan A Pitiful Failure In Western Pa Mining
John T. Low international president of the United Mine Workers says Pittsburg Coal Company failed to operate a non union plan in Western Pennsylvania. He cites 35 mines closed to starve miners while two reopened, calling output infinitesimal and costly. He accuses strikebreakers and condemns chamber of commerce support for the company urging a five year contract versus the agreement. He warns the district union will uphold the wage agreement and accuses business leaders of moral turpitude. The visit shows miners’ solidarity against contract breach and union observers note the company repudiates its wage pact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vittaburg
John T. Low
United Ming Worker's
Western Pennsylvania
Pittsburg Coal Company
Pennsylvania
Han
America
Lewis
Jacksonville
J. A. Donaldson
Pha
Tater Atrikt
Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce
Pitkabury Coal Company
Lewis Pall
Western
Pldtehirg Coal Company
International Union
Bluefield Tourists Hear Warm North Carolina Praise
Goodwill visitors return with enthusiastic reports of a Bluefield goodwill tour through Bland Court House Wytheville Mt. Airy and Charlotte. The event drew praise for organization and hospitality with leaders like J. Floyd Salisbury W. Warlick T. O. Wilcom and C. C. Frasier commended for their roles. The parade through Charlotte featured four police motorcycles and about a hundred decorated cars, underscoring unity and strong public relations for Greater Bluefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blueheld
Bland Courthouse
Mooresville
Bland
Wytheville
Mt. Afry
Winston- Salem
Ballabury
Stone
Wall Jackson
Concord
Charlotte
Bluefield
J. Floyd Salisbury
W. ©. Warlick
Blyth
Chalotte
White Children Start in Beaverdam District Schools
The 1925-28 opening day enrollments show 177 white pupils in Beav Field district with total white school enrollment at 3,170. Colored schools opening October 12 expect 200 to 750 pupils as junior high schools draw students away from Beaver High. Rural schools project about 1,200 pupils, with 285 starting yesterday. Total white school enrollment outweighs last year by about 160, despite smaller yearly gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blvefield
Eewin C. Ware
Achoola
Heaver Pond
Wade
Ceres
Deaver High
Fairview
Ramsey
Beaver Hi
Beaver High School
Beaver Pond
Hancock and Memorial
Preston
Weat End
Stinson
Hancock
Memorial
Followa Midway
Jonst Hud
Beaver High
Prepton
Trumsey School
Memorial School
Haal Rad
Hancock School
Midway
Clty
Bluefield
High Scthool
Tum Ta
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Lieut
Webster
Holley River Section
State Health Commissioner 'S
van Sweringen
State Department of Health
Webster County
Holley River
W. T. Henshaw
Atate
Henshaw
David Littlejohn
J. B.harrington
Misa Helen E. Bond
Annabelle Stewart
Webstar Springs
Doddredge
Braxton
CE. Lively
Miners Association
AVG MO. L. Lewis
Pittsburg Coal Co
Saya
Smoky City
Moundaviiln
Marion Williams
Farmer
Bourdtree
Marshall County
Glendale
Wiltsne
White
North Carolina
C. C. Fragier
Conrad Brevick
Chamber of Commerce
American Legion Municipal Band
Janes Hlmer Brown
Timpfield
Wolf James Himer
Ong
Bhneflelders
Ruth Bodell
Old Virginny
Ray Evane
Balisbury
Bravefield
Bernard McClaugherty
Ernest Hanson
John Kee
Hugh Ike Short
Lawrence Layne
Herbert Markle
Henry Calloway
Jack Glawart
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