North Quincy Knights to Hold Field Day Fundraiser
North Quincy Knights of Columbus members plan a field day at the Quincy Shore Drive Atlantic street junction in Atlantic tomorrow afternoon and evening to raise funds for a clubhouse. The program includes a beauty show prize baby contest prize dancing contest a band concert and an athletic carnival ending with a 5000 fireworks display.
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North Quincey Council
Knights of Columbus
Quincy Shore Drive
Atlantic Street
Atlantic
North Quincey Knights
American crew recalls peril and delays of ZR-2 airship fate
An American airman recounts harsh treatment in England while training on the ZR-2. He describes hostile work conditions, delays from strikes, and the collapse that doomed the ship, including faulty girders and a gas bag fire.
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Gorey
Atlantic
Aller
Eye witness account of the ZR-2 disaster at Hull
Photographer David E Phipson describes the airships mid crisis from the quayside near the pier. He details the wrinkle in the envelope, the split, explosions and the flames that engulfed the ZR-2 before it sank in the Humber. Four survivors were later rescued as tugs battled the blaze.
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Quay
London
David E. Phipson
London Evening News
Phipson
Humber
Hull
Metal Gave First Lieut Wann Says Explosion Followed Girders Buckling
Lieutenant Wann testifies that the fatal blast was preceded by buckling of aluminum alloy girders. Survivors provide additional details as investigations continue into the accident in London.
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A. H. Wann
Hull
Lieut. Wann
Public funeral planned for ZR-2 Victims
London reports a public funeral will honor American and British victims of the catastrophe. Bodies of American officers and men may be transported home on the battleship Utah, while some remains may never be recovered from the wreck of the airship ZR-2. The vessel lies on a mud bar near the river mouth. recovery is hindered by shallow water, mud, and strong currents.
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Jimmie Cullinan
Howden
Maxfield
London
United News
America
Utah
Hull
Shor
Air Ministry to Open Court on ZR-2 Disaster at Howden
Investigations into the ZR-2 catastrophe at Hull fail to clarify cause or survivors aside from Norman Walker and Flight Lieutenant Wann. Salvage continues through the night as the Air Ministry convenes a Howden court led by Major General Salmond with six air officers, seeking U.S. representation via the naval attaché.
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Air Ministry
Howden
London
Associated Press
Hull
Humber
Norman O. Walker
A. H. Wann
Admiralty
Salmond
Royal Air Force
United States
Americans' Flight Not Authorized On ZR-2 Trip
Hull reports that the admiralty did not authorize American airmen to accompany the ZR-2 on its fatal voyage. Air Commodore Maitland assumed responsibility and placed American officers and crew in positions throughout the ship to gain experience under American direction.
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Hull
Admiralty
Maitland
Salvage Efforts Continue for ZR-2 Wreck
In Hull England Aug 2 AP a salvage operation proceeds at the wide mouth of the Humber River to recover the wreck of the ZR-2 and search for more bodies. The urgency mounts as crews work amid rough water and strong tides.
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Hull
England
Associated Press
Humber River
Wife Missing Since July 14 in Watertown Case
Police seek guidance from Watertown and New England towns to locate Josephine A Hayes who vanished July 14 after a mental decline following her 10 year old son's death. Her sister Miss Kate McGrath at Norwich State Hospital last heard from her on August 1 requesting hospital funds.
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Watertown
New England
Robert W. Hayes
Oakland Street
Josephine A
Canice
Kate McGrath
Norwich State Hospital
Connecticut
Lowell Man Takes Own Life by Hanging
Joseph Brodeur fifty from St Gorham street left for work at the North Billerica car shops of the Boston and Maine railroad. His daughter Marie eighteen found him hanging in the cellar this afternoon. He had been in poor health and despondent for several years.
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Lowell
Joseph Brodeur
St Gorham Street
North Billerica
Boston & Maine Railroad
Marie
Salem Public Playground Field Day Pageant Draws 18000
More than 18 000 people attend Salem public playgrounds field day on Salem Common. Governor Cox joins the crowd as 12 playground groups march to the arena for athletic events dancing and pageantry amid a nearby agricultural fair flower show and pet animal exhibition under a large tent.
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Salem
Cox
Salem Common
Vermont Governor's Secretary Named Superior Judge
Governor James A. Hartness appointed Julius A. Willcox, his secretary of civil and military affairs, as superior judge to fill the vacancy from the death of Judge Zed S. Stanton. Willcox, 42, a Middlebury College 1902 graduate, has been active in Vermont state affairs since 1906.
Brockton Man Dies After Auto Accident
Hugh Ross aged 50 of 48 Wyman Street died at Brockton Hospital from injuries from an automobile accident on North Main Street. The vehicle driven by Charles McCaffrey swerved to pass a car and did not see the pedestrian.
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Brockton
Hugh Ross
Wyman Street
Brockton Hospital
Ross
North Main Street
Charles McCaffrey
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