25 Aug 1921
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1921
Page
1
Historic disaster as the airship ZR-2 collapses over Hull England plunging from about 1000 feet. Forty four men die including 27 Britons and 17 Americans aboard. Three parachute rescues occur amid the blaze.
Washington reports a monumental diplomatic achievement as the German treaty gains approval, capping Harding administration efforts. The development follows an evening of anticipation ahead of a flight to deliver the terms to the U S government.
Hull England Aug 24 United States and British navy crews died when the great dirigible ZR-2 collapsed over Hull during a trial trip. Seventeen American officers and 27 British officers perished. Only five of the 49 aboard survived, with names of officers and enlisted men provided from Howden and other locations.
Holyoke reports police probe into a banco scheme by Boston men that drained a prominent liquor dealer of 21000 after he sold property for cash and returned to the Hub. He received 26000 in protection and bonds, later found to be phony, salvaging 20000 but losing 21000 in the swindle.
Dublin reports that the Dail Eireann is expected to reject Lloyd George's peace terms. Officials anticipate a firm refusal followed by arguments urging continuation of the peace effort.
Two under secretaries from Dublin Castle Mesers Cope and McMahon met today with Robert C. Barton and Ea won J. Duggan of the Dail Eireann. The long conference centered on continuing the truce if the government terms were rejected.
Congress adjourned for a 30 day recess after a fierce battle over the anti beer bill. Prohibition leaders failed to secure a vote date by the Senate and the measure was laid aside as opponents argued for a warrantless property search provision. The recess will cover the period until Congress reconvenes next month.
National League scores include St Louis 4 Boston 3 first game and 2 The Phillies 5 Cincinnati 2 first game with Philadelphia 6 Cincinnati 4 second game New York 10 Pittsburgh 2 first game and 7 0 second game Chicago 6 Brooklyn 1 American League shows St Louis 12 Boston 11 10 innings New York 3 Cleveland 2 Detroit 15 Washington 1 Chicago 4 Philadelphia 1 10 innings.
Entries recount 1914 events with Austria declaring war on Japan and Russia forces in the Caucasus. A Poland-Russia tension mention appears. A weather forecast predicts bright, fair conditions with moderate temperatures continuing today and tonight.
Washington reports the forecast for New England and nearby areas calls for generally fair weather on Thursday and Friday with little temperature change. Moderate east to southeast winds are expected from Sandy Hook to Hatteras, with fair conditions across the region.
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