Italian Airship Roma Disaster Leaves Dozens Dead
A fiery crash at Langley Field claims 45 aboard the Italian built airship Roma on a Langley run. Survivors recount the moment of impact as officers and crew sacrificed to save others while flames engulfed the wreckage and emergency crews fought the blaze.
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Libertad
Canmpades
Start
Langley
Spence
Falot
Daeut
Burt
Reed Yeas
Roma
Roy Hurley
Waburt
Peek
Langley Field Air Station
Somme
United States Public Service
Albert ‘Flores
Spe
Flores
J. D. Readon
Mabrys
Swhen
Ray Gurley
Hur-ley
Rome
Italy
Bhal
Lansing’ Field
Washington
United States
Eas
P. M. Gulnney
Ne Roma
Gostoph M. Biedenbeck
Golten
Tiedenbeck
Maj
Readon
Stamford Officer Victim Of Wreck In New York
Report recalls a Stamford officer killed in a wreck near New York. The account mentions Lieu- tenant Mire Herschac and the ship’s crew, plus widows and a mother, with references to Aberdeen and Foxland Camps. Details about the home and occupation are noted in this wartime narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
New York
Herschac
William Bo Tdes
Aberdeen
Riles
Robert
Riley
Tia
In & Ford, Coan
Aquse Committee Hears Mellon On Soldiers Bonus
The House committee debating the soldiers bonus plans heard Secretary Mellon oppose a broad tax funded approach and favor financing via sale of savings certificates or treasury measures. Some Republicans push for a sales tax or general treasury charge while President Harding opposes new taxes or bonds. Representative Volk urged a Canadian style solution, and Missouri's Valle asked for a subcommittee hearing on the proposal.
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Republica
Rousa
Chatwin Mordney
Veday
Mellan
Waal Lhg Treasury
Congress
Treasury
Mellon
Ds Savinie
Foyner
Capitol
Harding
House
Representgilye Fretz
Wis|eonaln
Prenr
Bena
Fesianes
Canada
Representaries Valle
Missouri
Moroney
Abe
Fiouse
Untold horror of battle aftereffects at ruined airfield
Eyewitness accounts describe mutilated victims, many unrecognizable, with severed limbs and missing heads. Soldiers and civilians recount grisly scenes around the base and morgue, as rescue crews search and soldiers identify the dead amid wreckage.
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EWTN
Stipep
Alpe i Wits
Proemberg
Unclear source text on medical cases and symptoms
The readable fragments mention SOCATLUPOX cases described as severe and reference Dr Williams Hall Coan Heal and Attenoen. The passage is garbled, making specifics and locations uncertain. No clear victims, dates, or outcomes are extractable from the readable portions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attenoen
William
Hall
Major Moore custody case tests family ties in court
Greenwich case pits Major Charles A Moore against former wife Anneale Sperry Stewart over Henry and Elsie Moore custody. Witnesses recount past visits, alleged poisoning claims, and the impact of divorce on the boys. Attorney Day presses for best arrangements while Judge Marvin considers placements and future visitation.
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Lave, Welt
Roe Mann
Inguilis
Sunemer Court
Walla Marvin Yeserday
Charles 4 Fogre
Greenwich Borseman
Manning, Maxwell and Moore Company, Incorporated
New York
Moore
Anneile Sperry Moors
France
Monthal
Sth Regiment
Cacy
Mra
R Moore
Annealte Sperry Stewart
Tha Stewart Bupiheering Company
Strees
White Plains
Ney
Yesle
Judes Tamas Webb
Moores
Elsie
Henry Moore
Charles Arthur Moore, Jr
Stesvary
Henry
Round Ridge
Greenwich
Marvin
Cocévasel Ther
Dex
Fox
Major Moore
Stewart
Major Moore Dowld
Therm
Stratheld
Net
Elle
Judes Walsh
Fie
Ije
WwNen
Kirk Frequentkeing
Paria
Rome
Elise Torlonta
Fort
Henry Tet
Linder
pAlttorney
David A. Day
Masoy
Charles
Johny Wy. Banke
Bagsbido
Tola Charles
Charlesi
Thig
Hound Hills
Charies
Dempsey-Carpentier
Day
Thi
Majar Moore
Eugene “Maxwell Moora
Cobie Mitchell
Annette Spe
Stestare
Denry
Sewart
Appointment of Kenneth Griffin Collector Looms Looms
Kenneth T. Griffin of the Seventh District emerges as a leading candidate for the position of Tax Collector, replacing Richard G. Sheridan as the incumbent nears retirement. The salary is listed at 2200 dollars a year as plans for the two remaining appointments, including a woman from the Eleventh District, are made before March.
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Kenneth T. Grita
Richard G. Sheridan
March
dis+treet Democratic club
Hamber
Erce
Jfrawn
John A. Carnell
Partick Tl
Vitanatcick
Iy Third Distele
Tavar Grifin
Tt '6 Id
Hones Bras
Third Dia
Grah
Edward A. Draw
Eveventh
Taxpayers Rally Over Town Manager Controversy
Taxpayers rallied to back Town Manager Tan or Tainter urging council to rescind raises or resign. Sherwood, a council critic, supported the manager at the last meeting as First Selectman Connie and others challenged charges. Hunter denied allegations and affidavits were reviewed alongside a statement from a state official disputing a claim related to the manager’s conduct.
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Couaghriasy
Rado Sherwood
Sherwoou
Water
First Selectman F
Connie
Lunter
Gorningstoner C.F. Alwell
Pudi
Tax on Beer Idea Surfaces as Soldier Bonus Funding
Washington debate intensifies over taxing beer and wine to raise at least 600 million dollars yearly for a soldiers’ bonus. Representative John Phillips Riis argues for broader taxes to fund the bonus, while the American Legion objects to any method risking public backlash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Phillipa Riis
Waid
Amerean Legion
John Thomas ‘Taylor
Ehalreni
American Legion
98.6 Mill Tax Agreement Reported in Parish Budget
The document notes an agreed 98.6 mill tax for recreation and health. It lists about $32,000 for dental clinic costs under the Board of Education and about $0 for dental wards in parochial schools. Probation officers drop from two to one. matron salary rises to 509 per year. Minor budget item shows $374 for window cleaning, with potential cuts before final approvals. Mayor Atwater attends, and Health Board President Zepp reports on a 20 percent payroll reduction ordered last December.
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Lig Health Board
Board of Education
Beath
Atwater
Wiliam S Zepp
Health Board
Frozen Woman Identified as Former Bridgeport Resident
The body of a 49 year old woman, once of Bridgeport, was found Saturday in Hinl Park, Canada. The coroner reports no evidence of foul play. Mrs. Helen Schu, of Boston, identified the deceased after viewing the body. another resident, Mrs. Behubert, had disappeared, with detectives seeking details.
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Rose Suiff
Arene Hinl Park
Canada
Soda Srgiene
Tate
Mist
Bridgeport
Tain
Helen Schu
Boston
Behubert
Amdon
Local bus companies denied permits in Hartford
Local bus firms were refused construction permits for a meter line from Wen Lends to Salen Glawtonours. The Public Utilities Commission questioned Franks Ti. Geer of New Jvondon as the line would serve several towns, routing into New London spares.
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Hartford
Wen Lends
Salen Glawtonours
tAday
Frank Ti
Geer
New
Middletown Votes to Build Trade School
Middletown held a special town meeting to approve funding for a new trade school. Voters appropriated 3400 and authorized maintenance costs, with the state offering support for development. The measure aims to expand local vocational education and workforce training capacity.
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Middletown
Renisat
Sippr
Rade Schoo
Died Connors Henry Wheeler Treadwett and Baldwin notices
DIED CONNORS In this city Feb ft 922 Daniel Connors at his home 919 Stratford avenue. WIEDER In his city Tuesday Feb 21st 192% Henry Wheeler at 91 Pembroke street. Funeral Bourke and Boucher 335 Washington avenue Wed Feb 22nd. Interment Takeview cemetery. Thornday Horrit Treadwett widow of Taines Baldwin aged 83 Notion of funeral later.
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Connors
Daniel
Stratford Avenue
Norge
Tater
Wieeder
Henry 2. Wheeler
Pembroke Street
Bourke
Boucher
Washington Avenue
Takeview Cemetery
Thornday Horrit
Treadwett
Taines
Baldwin
Astronomical Clock Demonstration Arrives in Thik City
Rev. OLeary, a pastor and astronomer, arrived in Thik city for about a month of demonstrations. He claims inventions in petrol lighting and a geoscope for earthquake recording, and unveils an autonomous gravity-regulated astronomical clock at 73 Central Avenue with a clock mapghapism display.
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Dublin
O'Leary
Thik City
Tyne
Central Avenue
Tee Cleary
Unity in City Government Advocated by Veneas
President Abe Veneas of the Board of Aldermen urged harmony between the Mayor and aldermen, arguing for joint work with the council to better serve the people. He condemned rigid separation and called for the legislative body to operate in concert with city authorities.
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Abe C. Veneas
iBoard of Aldermen
Ith
Democratic ‘Wornat
George's Hall
Stratford Avenue
Board of Aldermen
Veres
Fenens
de Sity
Navy to brief on status under naval treaty pending in Senate
Washington report says the Navy department is preparing for President Harding to submit a statement on the status of the Point State and the Navy under the naval treaty negotiated by the Armament Conference. It was learned at the House today that the President will seek approval to carry out reductions in personnel and men.
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Washington
Navy
Department
Harding
Senate
E House
Procrastination and Eye Glasses
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Senate Plans Reservations to Pacific Pact
Washington reports Senate leaders signaled acceptance of a Brandegee reservation to the Pacific power treaty. The measure would bar unverified legal or oral obligations beyond Congressional consent, with President Harding potentially not opposing the qualification. Debate and vote aims target ratification timing as committee leaders sought clarity on other reservations and a related Yap issue.
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Washington
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Brandepres
Connecticuut
United States
Congresa
Senatera
Senator Lodge
Magsachureta
Republcan
Prent Harding
Brandagee
Borah
Idaho
Repubilicam
Johnson
California
Jeaders
Offerte Ip Committee
Mampers
Tehare
Japan
Randal Washington
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Hills
David Lawrence
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