Speed Attempts to Rescue Crew of Sunken Submarine
Three sailors rescued from the S-51 submarine off Block Island after a collision with the City of Rome. Chlorine gas and a hull breach hindered rescue. divers and ships from multiple stations joined in a heavy effort to reach trapped crew members. Survivors Alfred Geler, Dewey Kile, and Michael Lira described dangerous conditions and limited hope for others.
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Speed
Roston
A. P
Bhock Taland
Savannan Line
City of Rome
Boston
Shane
Aaiver
U. S
Camden
John P. Diehl
City of Home
Dight
Block Island
Charlestown
New Towton
Rome
Savannah
C. S. Hawkins
Chefink
Vincent Adter
Nourmahl
Merritt-Chapman
Hechter
Diehl
Bouton
Alfred Geler
New Bedford
Dewey Kile
Peoria
Miss
Michael Lira
St. Louis
Anto
Gore Visits White House to Discuss Toll Bridge Plan
Governor Gary of West Virginia met President Coolidge at the White House to exchange greetings and confer with Maryland agriculture officials on an agreement to transfer control of three toll bridges linking West Virginia and Maryland.
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Associated Press
Washington
Gary of West Virgini
White House
Coolidge
Maryland
Church report on prohibition criticized by Virginia conference
Martinsburg reports the Virginia conference of the United Brethren Church condemns a national survey on prohibition enforcement. Delegates denounce what they call a biased research summary and oppose using federal funds to attack temperance. The session selected Harrisonburg, Va for the 1926 conference.
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Martinsburg
Virginia
United Brethren Churchen
Churshen
America
Uarrinoubare
Vawaa
List of Missing Aboard Sub S 51
A compiled AP list details personnel aboard submarine Sahl presumed missing. Names include Lt. Redney H. Dabson Brockport N Y. Lt. duidor Grade Harlow Pine Long Beach California. Ensign L W Egbert Marines Harbor N J. and many others with ranks from chief torpedo man to radio man. Locations span Brockport Long Beach San Antonio Gloucester Newport News Pensacola and more, with assorted first and hometowns.
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Associated Press
Washington
Sahl
Redney HH. Dabson
Brockport
Beer
Duidor
Harlow’ Pine
Long Beach
Culif
Moertenant
D. Haselden
Dillon
V. Leutenant
Ford
Foster
Nuttey
L. W. Egbert
Marines Harbor
Pami Berk
Rhoemakersville
Allen Clifford Earle
Gloucester
Sass
Rudy
Moator
Klein
Mont
Valentine Miltbord
Newporth
Franklin P. James
Stratford
Conn
Walter Edwards Lawton
Weymouth
Mass
Brady Dorsie Lindsay
Enginsman
Pensacola
Pla
Oscar Joseph Milot
Granitevi's
Amay
Frank Lesters
Mims
Augusta
Frank Architald Shea
Ansa
Ralph Edward
Cassidy
Claremont
N. HL
OL. Crawford
Ardmore
Okla
Henry D. Elser
Columbus
John L. Gibson
Portland
D. C
H. Martin
Delphia
J. J. McCarthy Seaman
New York City
Phitare Sable
Merrimac
MM. Schofield
Bridgspirt
J. Shehan
Grotan
C. & Thomas
Iremah
el Paso
Texas
League adjourns amid excitement at Geneva
At Geneva the League of Nations adjourned in a flutter of excitement after the secret ballot elected the same six non permanent council members as last year Belgium Brazil Spain Sweden Czecho Slovakia and Uruguay China was runner up six votes behind Belgium Lumets of Venezuela argued for speech and pressed for ending the perpetual tie on seats in the council.
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Associated Press
Geneva
Pixih Assembly
League of Nations
Council
Belgium
Brazil
Spain
Sweden
Czecho Slovakia
Uruogusy
China
Sear
Senor Lumets
Venezuela
Sub sinking may start new naval squabble
Washington dispatch details inquiries into the sinking of a submarine near Bisek Tktand. Navy officials postponed questions as they focused on rescue efforts, while a proposed inquiry board to determine causes and responsibility begins to form amid mixed assurances from shipmasters and government leaders.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bisek Tktand
Navy
Patemere Costa
Wilbur
Brian
Alden
Ue Samme
White Honge
Goofidgs
French plan new debt offer discussed in Washington
In Washington on September 26 the French and American commissions studied a settlement formula for France’s war debt to the United States. Caillaux will submit a new proposal as experts refine terms to align with Secretary Mellon’s views, following talks over dinner and at a formal luncheon with Winston, Mellon, and French officials present.
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Washington
France
United States
Finance
Caillaux
Mellon
M. Cai
Arostena
Dinenski
Winston
M. Cuiliux
Ny Bevn
Geveral
Ings
Melian
Capital Warmly Welcomes Stormy Petrel of the Air
Washington crowd honors Colonel William Mitchell arriving from San Antonio and marching throngs escort him to the Peace Monument as he prepares to testify before the President's air board. Mitchell, ex assistant army air chief, remains outspoken on policy while planning a trip to Middleburg Virginia.
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Capital
Washington
Mitchell
San Antonio
Wiliam Mitchell
Pennsylvania Avenas
Coronel
Army Air Chief
Bugle Corps
American Legion
Riage
Theowshoul
Aviator Mentor Taught Mitchell Early Sales Tricks
Victor Vernon, cited as the man who educated Col Willin A. Mitchel, becomes central in a Syracuse aviation controversy. The piece notes Vernon as a pioneer aviator and mentions Mitchell along with aviation figures in the area.
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Victor Vernon
Col Willin A. Mitchel
Syracuse
N.Y
Colmel Witchell
Locate Owner of Death Car in New York City
A man from New York at 5 Rappaport admitted ownership of the sedan linked to the murder of Albert Phillips alias Bayid Bram whose body was found with two bullet wounds after a collision with a taxi in Times Square. He denied knowledge of the killing while police corroborated his report of theft of the car last July. another suspect was arrested in the case and multiple names are tied to the broader boating and racketeering raids.
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Dalle Haley
Ice
Colted
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Buckner
Phil Ph
Piliina
Jedae
Maini
New York
Baietas
C O Income On Increase In Railroad Earnings
A clipped financial note reports earnings for the Chesapeake Ohio system with August totals near 2 million dollars and a gross around 4.4 million. Individual names such as Hafner and Dempsey appear in dispatches about shipments to Chicago and a forthcoming agreement signing during early July.
Eight Braxton men held in arson case at Tesla store
Arson squad arrests eight Braxton men after a blaze at a Tesla merchandise store near Sutton. Warrants issued by Braxton Prosecuting Attorney Bearclip list Bartwnten Rivard Wakely Carl Williams T S Williams Dana Williams Crustia Stonaker Stewart Taylor Audrey Hor and Phillip Fiansehy. Confessions cite removal of goods and insurance motive with investigators aided by state fire marshal Welcher and officers.
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Mareshal Howard M. Welden
Yeaturday
Tinxton County
Hla Atien Lion
Nnties
Bearclip
Braxton
Squire Hoe Pox
Ifuulee
Oxander Bond
Stag Officials Found Guilty in Conspiracy Case
In Tingtin on September 26 a federal jury convicted 20 year old Lawin FP of 15 counts accusing conspiracy and mail fraud. Jack M. Smith of Charleston pleaded guilty earlier, fined 200 dollars, and placed on probation. Witnesses testified the Loyal Order of Stays collected 26000 in dues but paid little for benefits.
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Charleston
McClintic Court
Huntigton
Tingtin
Lawin
Auanin
George W. McChn
United States
Lark
Loyal Order of Stays
Jack M. Smith
Bark
Maark
W. OW. Walkerding
Thne
St. Wad
Congressional Divorce Case In Alpena Trial Continues
Alpena Mich Sept 29 Prank 9 Mrs Scott sues for divorce alleging cruelty and misconduct by Congressman Frank Douglas Scott. Testimony names several Washington figures and a steamer voyage with gambling and drinking claims. The case began last year, paused for evidence, and resumes with temporary alimony of 60 dollars a month and expenses for Denise Scott’s needs.
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Wilby “Jikenbo” Sumners
Air Service
Urg Wrekott
Waehlag
Associatid
Praga
Alpena
Mich
Mrx
Svell
Michigan
Europe
Ednaanos Scott
Boud
Atari
Frank Smortel
Frank D. Emerick
Scottin
Kit
Scotts
Bexsun
Judee Banerick
Chatobal
Mra. Scott
Chere
Panama
Norfolk
Washington
Etwan
Phil
Accuse Two of Smuggling Ale in Federal Warrant
Pitteburgh September 29 Charles A W Jackyan a Finnish church agent of the Ann Arbor railroad and Benjamin A Wenger a truck driver were arrested today on a federal warrant for conspiracy to smuggle Canadian ale into the United States. In a freight car loaded with root likely paper they were released on bail for a hearing October 14 before a United States commissioner. The treasury agents seized the shipment and say Jackson issued instructions for the car from Milan Michigan to Creighton Pa after it was routed across the Canadian border. Jackson claimed he did not know the car contained contraband.
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Pitteburgh
Charles AW Jackyan
Fietshurch
Annn Arbor
Ruilronn
Benjamin A. Wenger
conyMracy
United States
Bell
Treasury Department
Jackson
Milan
Mie
Creighton
Charleston Woman Will Head Nurses Convention
In Clarksburg Sint. 26 Parkerburg was chosen at the concluding session for the West Virginian State Nurses Association. Mes Catherine Trent of Charleston was named president. Miss Blanete Young of Tate Mahurg was first vice president. Mrs Margaret Peterson of Weston second vice president. Mrs Anne McGiesbind of Beckley was secretary-treasurer. Trent was re-elected as president for another term.
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Sint
Parkers Burge
Ageoela
Catherine Trent
Charleston
Blanete Young
Ate Tmahurg
Margaret Peterson
Weston
Anne McGiesbind
Den
Beckley
Trent
Mine Union Vows Stay in West Virginia Officials Say
Reported in New York markets the Mine Union pledges to remain in West Virginia. Officials declare the dispute over location settled. Betting odds cited 6 to 5 on the Pirates winning the National League title amid trading caution.
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West Virginia
Non-Union Mine Call Sparks West Virginia Demonstration
In Fairmont on September 3, John B Wyatt legal representative for the northern West Virginia miners reported that only 22 of 1,008 union members attended the work stoppage called by A Bittner. International President John L Lewis and other officials praised the struggle and pledged support. Injunctions were served on union leaders during the day as officials admitted the impact on non union mines remained unclear while some smaller mines showed absences.
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John B Wyatt
Tegal
Sedan
Todmr
Associated Press
Fairmont
United Mine Workers
West Virginia
A. Bittner
Northern West Virginia
John L. Lewis
International Union
Union
Ieee
Geome
Rigelins
Lew
International
Philip Murray
Pittsburgh
Thomas Kennedy
Hazelton
Clariburg
Lewis
Prossen Butner
Lewie
Nicinlty Rad
Deame
Teeg
Witnesses clash over Shenandoah gas bags failure
At the Royal Court of Inquiry in Newark testimony centered on the Shenandoah airship disaster. Crewmen Collier Querenheim and Donovan offered diverging accounts of gas bag integrity and a crucial telephone exchange with Captain Lansdowne as the craft sank, while Donavan faced emotional moments detailing actions aboard. Three officers remain to be re examined Monday.
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Shenandoah
Mark J. Donorvan
Boatawain
Henry C. Boswell
Joseph Shevlowitz
Boswell
Donavan
Zachary Lansdowne
Donovan
Lansdowne
Suylilvan
Cone
Aloms
Joseph B. Anderssom
Jundge Advocate
Three Miners Die In Blast At Coal Mine Near Herrin
Three coal miners were killed and a fourth injured in a mine No. 7 explosion at Consol Coal near Herrin Illinois. The bodies of John Pullinn William Druginski and James Galiigan were recovered after hours of digging. Pete Serena was injured by falling debris. Separately Ron Johnson, president of the American League, suggested St Louis could move to Kansas City as the Cardinals struggle financially.
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Herrin
Hls
Mie No. 7
Consolidated Coal Company
Here
John Pullinn
Willam Druginski
James Galiigan
George Galigan
Pete Serena
Kansas City
Ron Johnson
St. Louis
Tkansas City
St. Tule
Mr. Johnson
Cardinals
Postmistress and Husband of Logan Sentenced to Jail
Isaac P. Burchett and his wife Maney Burchett former postmaster and boatmigireas at Christine Logan were sentenced to eight months in jail by Judge George W. McClintin on embezzlement charges. Burchett will serve in Bruxten County Jail and Mrs Burchett in Mason County Jail. an audit revealed a $1000 shortage and she relieved from duty months earlier. The pair’s sentence completes the criminal case except for Art Chambers charged with whiskey possession set for Monday. DESTROYED MOUNDSVILLE. Sept 20 The tipple at the Fuct Pitt mine of Central Coal at Dilites opposite the city was destroyed by fire causing about $30,000 loss. The mine had been closed and the cause is unknown.
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Burchett
Mii
Moundsville
Central Coal Company
Dilites
A. H. Smith
Erman
Braxton Lawyer Dies Suddenly
Attorney B. P. Hall of Sutton, a leading county lawyer, died suddenly in Logan after driving there with Wick Hall to visit his daughter Mrs. J. F. Cook. Death attributed to acute indigestion. Body to be shipped to Batton for burial tomorrow. Hall was known in Charleston and central state.
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Sutton
Logan
Ward
Wick Hall
J. F. Cook
Batton
Hall
Charleston
Neu ‘Tral
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