Fonce Flight Fails Two Die In Atlantic Hop
Westbury, Sept 21 AP Disaster struck the Sikeraky S35 biplane during a non stop flight from New York to Paris. Captain Rene Fonck and Lieutenant Curtin perished after the plane failed to lift, crashing over a bankment. Two aboard died instantly, others escaped as flames engulfed the wreck. An inquest is planned and officials exonerated participants.
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Westbury
York
Chaves VW Maver
Jacob Islamof
Rene Fone
Wiliam Curtin
Fonck
Atlantic
Trigedy
Roosevelt Nek
Clavier
Islamomt
Helplerst
Bere Ianka
America
Frane
Weabin
Ponck
Oirtin
Igor Sikorsky
Ita
Iikoreko Aero Engineering Corporation
New York
Paris
Hempstead
Fonek
Curtin
Eest
Mixed OCR News Fragments Cover Courts Sports and Incidents
Fragmented text from a historical page mentions court cases, nominations, sports results, accidents, and political notes. Included are references to a Democratic candidate, a stay of judgment, a camp trial, a plan for elections, and various sports items with teams and scores.
Los Angeles Airship Sighted Near Bridgeport Crash Ties
Bridgeport residents reported sighting the Navy dirigible Los Angeles near the harbor. The craft had been testing complex navigational instruments before a final flight tied to a disaster that occurred the previous day, leaving observers puzzled by its movements.
Hartford Firm Wins Tax Refund Claim
Hartford on September 21 AP A Roche company of Hartford won a refund of $67 collected by the Internal Revenue Service. Federal Judge Thomas issued the decision on September 20. The court held the Roche firm not engaged in manufacturing or producing taxable goods.
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Hartford
Eves Tix
Internal Revenue Office
John J Roche
Thomas
Thomia
Miller Rejected Neutral Claims in Daugherty Miller Trial
In New York on September 21 AP reported a surprise witness in the Daugherty Miller case. Miss Barth Haworth identified records suggesting favorable treatment for two neutral claimants tied to the American Metal Company, with details about summons, filings, and the alien property custodian’s actions spanning 1921 to 1924.
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New York
Harry M Daugherty
Thomas W Miller
Miss Barth Tlaworth
Washington
Clark
Alien Property Custodians Office
Documenta
Richard Merten
Germin
Societe Suisse Pour Valeura
de Metrix
Amer Kcan Metal Company
Millec
Daugherty
Custardlin
Juan B Beaty
Edward Groutert
Basle Suitherland
Shires Heaty
American Metal Company
Miss Haworth
Vts
Miller
Merton
Arson Accomplice Berlinar Receives Prison Term
Hirsch Berliner of New York pled nolo contendere to arson before Judge Waldo Marvin at the Superior Court criminal session. He received a state prison sentence of 2 to 4 years. Feinberg and Casper, arrested in this city for setting the store blaze, were similarly sentenced to 2 to 4 years. Berliner's role was as the head of the firm. he was later arrested in New York and brought back. The blaze occurred at 1342 Main Street on November 22, 1924. Kosirng Tarrase pleaded guilty to transportation of fuel and was sentenced to two months.
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Hirsch Berliner
New York
Main Street
Harris Peinberg
Moe Casper
Lep Waldo Marvin
Sesson
Feinberg
Casper
Berliner
Kosirng Tarrase
Neatsan
Transportaion
Fael
Spaniards in Taxicabs Halted in Smuggling Probe
Authorities in Brooklyn and New York City began an investigation into a suspected smuggling plot involving 16 men described as sailors or workers who were picked up by police after being seen in various taxis and on public streets near Atlantic Avenue. Two more suspects were arrested, with officers questioning the men about links to a British-registered vessel. The group, including names such as Gada and Glaba, claimed to be sailors and didn’t identify associates. A Massachusetts-registered car had been observed circling the area before the incident.
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Sidu Eich
Atlantic Avenue
Nina Rufford
Stratford
Miami
William G. Metcalf
Koswath Street
John Metcalf
Metcalf
Keith Brown
Fort Lauderdale
Albert FE Rosenthal
Lafayette Street
Rosenthal
Mra
Sadle R Loewith
Missy Helen Rosenthal
Durne
Gua Weldinghoff
Union Avenue
Fiverett Jersey
Oreat
Devon
Bridgeport
Shirley
Pensacola
Catherine Manning
Brookline Avenue
John C Manning
Naval Aviation
Pensacola News
Aviation Service
James Conlin
Spekania
Danta
Mr. Thomas
Warren Street
A W Meyers
North Bay
Miami Beach
Meyers
Elizabeth Kennedy
Mary Walah
Travia
John Held Nominated by Twenty fifth District Democrats
The Twenty fifth district Democrats launch a movement to clinch the congressional nomination for John Held of Weston a popular artist and creator of the Maray cartoons. Held is urged as a Cleveland type candidate who would run an energetic campaign in the Fourth district convention.
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Fourth District
Twenty -Fifth
Twenty-fifth
John Held
Che
Weston
Cleveland
Held
Helda
Belgian Heir Crown Prince Leopold Engaged to Astrid's Sister
The engagement of Crown Prince Leopold twenty four year old Belgian heir to Princeess Astrid of Sweden was announced. King Albert and Queen Elizabeth expressed approval as Leopold and his chosen partner noted prior meetings and decision made independently. The couple’s betrothal marks a significant royal alliance amid Belgian and Swedish ties.
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Brussels
Belgium
Leopold
Astrid
Sweden
Twents
Waester
Godland
Guntay
Albert
Elizabeth
Clerynow
Dock Caves In Under Auto Truck At Wall Street Dock
Harbormaster William A Lamond prompts the Board of Apportionment to appropriate 3400 for repairs after a heavy truck owned by Musgante and Pachine sank into a damaged Wall Street dock hole. The incident occurred yesterday morning as 234 bags of potatoes spilled and the truck front rose above water. Foreman Dennis Kelly and Public Works workers made temporary repairs. no long term work has been done for years.
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Board of
William A Lamond
Wall Street
Musgante and Pachine
Dennis Kelly
Public Works Department
Lemond
Board of Appoisonment
Hurricane kills 150 in Paraguay Encarnacion
A hurricane battered Encarnacion on September 21 killing about 150 people and wounding 500, with widespread destruction across the district. Relief trains medical supplies and food from other cities as authorities curb looting and begin urgent reconstruction in this-Paraguay capital region on the Alta Parana river.
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Encarnacion
Paraguay
Thin City
Roosevelt Pleads Modify Law At Exchange Clubs Meet
Theodore Roosevelt urged curbing intemperance of action in politics at Atlantic City marking the tenth annual Exchange Clubs convention. He attacked direct primaries and urged modifying the Volstead Act to allow state tempered alcohol limits while preserving conventions and primaries to curb corruption and preserve the republic.
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Atlantic City
America
Theodore Roosevelt
Exchange Clubs
Ilinoia
Pennsylvania
Judge applauded by spectators in naturalization court
Judge Arthur Ells addressed successful candidates after the first day of naturalization hearings. He praised their effort to learn English history and government and commended examiner Spellman for accurate qualifications. He noted many applicants did not pass and reminded them America offers equal opportunity in a free country.
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Naturalization Court
Arthur F Ls
Ells
Spellman
United States
America
Dempsey Tunney Bout Predicted To End In Six Rights
Undefeated lightweight title claimant predictions say Jack Dempsey will win by knockout over Gene Tunney in six rounds. Analysts note Dempsey’s left hook key, Tunney’s straight right defense, and possible decisions if punches mis land or injuries occur. Continued discussion appears on page ten.
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Benny Leonard
Atlantic City
Jack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Dempsey
Len
Roxe Dempsey
Tunner
Tunney
Dampsey
Anoh Ja
Jett Hook
Devastating Florida Storm Leaves Thousands Homeless
A massive tropical cyclone blasted along the southern Florida coast into Mississippi, causing at least 400 dead or missing, about 6,060 injured, and 59,000 homeless. Pensacola suffered major property loss, while Gulfport and smaller towns faced extensive damage. Rescue efforts mobilized nationwide as relief agencies distribute tents, food, water, and medical supplies to storm zones.
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Figerida
Pensacola
Ames
Pensecola
Lo Je
Alate
Missinaippi
Pensecole
Navy
Washington
Florida
James
Bodice
Freelone
Peg Oly
Aville and Nashville
Gulfport
Gulf
Alabe' i
Tosa Offe
Rox
Mississippi
New Oreans
Bo Enlonne
Holt
Wood-By-The- Coral Gables
Fort Laude
Moorehaven
Rescue Ag
Miny
American At Cross
Inc
Chicago
Jacksonville
Bridgeporters in Florida Still Unaccounted for in Hurricane
Bridgeport's Red Cross chapter races to locate and confirm safety of residents known to be in Hurricane Florida. messages and wires report several local families and individuals as safe, while many remain unconfirmed amid scattered communications.
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Florida
Bridgeport
American Red Cross
Mina Amaila C Wenderoth
Henry V Ter
Fort Lauderdale
Pequonnock
Red Cross
June Morrill
George Morrill
Cori Gabler
Chicago Promoter Seeks Injunction To Halt Dempsey Tunney Bout
Philadelphia court hears request to stop the Dempsey Tunney title fight as promoter Clements seeks to enforce a contract. Writs attach Dempsey share of purse. Rickard named as garnishee. bonds set at 200000 and 600000 pending hearings. Promoter accuses Tunney of violating a pilot agreement. Rickard denies paying fighters from receipts.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
Tnladelphia
BOC Clementa Chicago
Dempsey
Hany Wills
Common Pleas Court
Clements
Rickard
Tunney
Piiot
Wil
Chamption
Sey Rickard
Gibson
Kearia
New York
Atlantic City
Kearns
Richard Dempsey
Frank Wiener
Pennsylvania Boxing Commission
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Parc Fao
Almira
Eoel
Rwehe
Reine eroRr
Fela
Ty Kink Monch Estate
Fege
Cpart Yeats
Aratipu
Trinlte Devim
Mistle
Orvan
Jalan Mia
Woldler
Kav
Tiger Munir
Frior
Charm
Fokrea
Hammond Save
Wuld Vankbh
Alan Wltty
Janek
Piwewasin
Hans
Mickel Plate
Doanward Festiea
Paikanda
Cincinnati
Orsh Pirates
All Star
Tanner
Sarazen
Niewepa PE
Los Angeles
Court
Hirschberg
Siampord
Fem
Justice
Stanford Jourteen
Darin Polca
Wulllin Tees
Bernard Flicen
Toine
Noind
Marth
Sepaon
Boecek
Leurens
Bae Mead
London
Harbormaster
City Wharf
Alta Parana
Asuncion
Canital
Puralliy
Irila
Tural
Andy Iain
Roosevelt
Alabama
Leonard
Special Telegram
Fated Press
West Palm Ben Chapter
Red Croas
Towin
Logan Port
Onmivo
Howard Sweet
Agalstant
Joseph Peabory
Mr. Sweet
Sweet
Miam
Wiliam MacFarlang Jr
Mr Welles
George Welles
Kent
Wr Welles
Herbert Cryer
Frederick Ruffierd
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