Ranking Admirals Given New Posts
High level Navy reassignments shift several rear and vice admirals among commands. Admiral Pratt vacates a post as Admiral J H Dayton moves to Mare Island California to lead United States naval forces in European waters as vice admiral. Admiral W V Cole takes commandant duties at ik Va and leads Bat P division four of the battle fleet. Rear Admiral J W Chase heads to Washington for the Navy General Board. Rear Admiral S FE W Kittelle becomes commandant of the 15th Naval District and Navy Yard at Norfolk to relieve Rear Admiral W Phelps. The force reshuffle places Rear Admiral Robert E Coontz as fifth district commander and naval operating base at Norfolk heads. Rear Admiral T J Senn will command destroyer squadron of the battle fleet from the Navy department. Rear Admiral Luke Menho may lead the navy yard at Norfolk, and Rear Admiral C W Laws to command the navy yard at Mare Island. Admiral H A Wiley remains with the United States Fleet. Admiral J M Reeves takes command of the aircraft ship group of the battle fleet. Rear Admiral Uherie, former chief of G, will wait for tenet on August 7. Rear Admiral J S McKeanike will retire May 20.
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Pratt
J. H Dayton
Navy
Mare Island
California
Unitedites
European
W. V. Cole
Navy Yard
J. W. Chase
Washington
Navy General Board
W. Kittelle
Wire
P. I
Fleet Base Force
W. W. Phelps
Temouth
N. H
W. D. MacDougall
Admiral Kittellr
United States
Forcea
Europe
Robert E. Coontz
5Th Naval Disa
Naval Operating
Ton Heads
McNamee
Norfolk
T. J. Senn
Navy Department
Luke Menho
Cole
W Laws
Bare Island
Scouting
HA Wiley
JM Reeves
Ad ¥. Uherie
Boad
J 8. McKeanike
Feinson and Jemman Set New Endurance Flight Record
Haldean Feinson and Jemman Stinson completed an endurance air voyage spanning two days and nights, claiming a new record for the country. They faced rough winds and shifting currents, weathering fatigue but finishing with a hopeful mood as crowds gathered on the beach to greet the pilots at Jacksonville after their long flight.
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Stinson
Jeman
Jemnan
Macksonville
Newson
Rad Stinson
Detroit
Flyers quit Atlantic attempt after 83 mph flight
Stinson and Haldeman spoke of their near record crossing with no parachutes and no brakes in the monoplane. They landed with five gallons of fuel remaining to avoid danger, received a $45,000 prize from the Jacksonville Junior Chamber of Commerce.
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George
Ireland
Hack
Haodeman
Ruth Etder
Atlantic
Stinson
New York
Haldeman
Chamber of Commerce of
Jacksonville
Fall Grows Weak During Testimony in Lease Case
The former secretary Fall grows weak while recounting dealings over a lease and Liberty bonds tied to the Tres-Ritons Cattle and Land Company. He alleges Sinclair pressed for government gains and that Everhart of Pueblo handled bonds totaling about 190000 in Liberty bonds, with a large remainder sent to Fall. The deposition extends with night sessions planned as Fall rests between recesses. Fall and family plan to depart for California to seek a lower altitude, hoping to finish his testimony soon.
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Zevely
Blorlalr
Fali
Sinclair
Tres-Ritons Cattle and Land Company
Fall
Everhart
Pueblo
Cole
Washington
Liberty
New York
California
Safford
Oil case hints at delayed departure amid testimony
Wright declined to reveal Fall's line of testimony but appeared satisfied with the outcome. He suggested that if the Sinclair case requires further testimony, no wealthy oil operator would testify in his own defense, and their accounts would align with Fall's.
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Wright
Fall
Sinclair
Westport Hosts Eleventh Fairfield County Older Boys Conference
Westport hosts the 11th Fairfield County Older Boys conference at the M G A. Address by State Comptroller Frederick M Salamon on welcome. Dr Scerley of Springfield M G A spoke on character in the making. Albert Lavery presided at banquet. Conference runs to tomorrow with addresses, conferences, indoor track, and prize awards. About 150 delegates attend, 20 staying in town.
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Westport
Fairfield County
Frederick M Sal[amon
N. Scerley
Springfield
M. G. A. College
Albert E. Lavery
di Seertey Wll
Brookfield Woman Missing as River Search Extends
Relatives alarmed Brookfield residents form a large search party led by Brookfield Preparatory School students. Lt John Kelly orders officers to cover swamp and Housatonic river banks while Rev Charles Carpenter aids the effort. Mrs Pettit, in poor health with heart trouble, recently suffered a nervous breakdown. two theories guide the hunt: she fell or was taken after illness, or she wandered seeking aid.
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Brookfield Preparatory School
John Kelly
Ridgefield Barracks
State Police
Bea
Stannard
Housatonic
Charles B. Carpenter
Brookfield
Mmnot- Oliel
Ner
pa=licien
Senator Willis Dies Sudden at Delaware Funeral Plans Set
Senator Frank R. Willis of Ohio died suddenly after a restless night in Delaware. He had spoken at a Kiwanis dinner earlier and returned to his hotel room where he collapsed. Born December 28 1871 in Delaware County, he served in the House and Senate and was known as a campaigner and hard fighter for river and harbor projects. His death shocks colleagues as he planned a run for President and stayed active in Ohio politics amid Hoover campaigns. He is survived by his widow and daughter Helen.
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Frank B. Willis
Jones
Wills
Willis
Mix
Mr Jones
John Bustin
Edward
Nathan
Free Dustin
Eso
Tate
Senator Willis
Delaware
Columbus
Roy Brower
Alien
Brower
Senetor Willis
J.T. McGorthy
Kiwantes
McClarthy
Galena
Wilts
Jenny Galena
Iocal
Tong Distree
Newton Miller
Internal Revenue
Conklin
Frank R. Willis
Lewta Center
Delaware County
Northern Ohio University
Ohio
General Assembly
House of Representatives
House
Senate
Jewston
Hover
Republcc
Marila
Misa Ale Dustin
Jena
Helen
Ovin Northern University
Day
Oorrnor
James M Cox
Cox
Lint
Chicago
Harding
Marty M Daugherty
Decis S. Unwiling
Ward
Willis Death Ends Political Battles in Ohio Primary
The Ohio presidential contest between Senator Willis and Secretary Hoover turned dramatic as Willis died in Delaware. Hoover’s entry stirred hopes of a strong campaign, with Burton and Brown urging Ohio to back Hoover. Willis had planned more statewide travel before the April 24 primary.
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Ohio
Wills
Hoover
Theodore Burton
Walter E. Brown
Toledo
Faust
WiMs
Willis
Delaware
Motorcyclist Freed After Woman's Death in New Haven
William Stone 19 of West Haven was freed on reckless driving charges connected to the death of Mary Charles who died from a fractured skull. The coroner absolved Stone of guilt after stating Mrs Charles, crossing Columbus Avenue with a baby, attempted to dodge traffic and was struck by the motorcycle. The baby was unhurt.
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New Haven
William Stone
West Haven
Mary Charles
Mix
Stone
Giame
Charien
Columbus Avenue
Mia Charles
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Ohio Women’s Christian Temperance Union
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