Plight and rescue of Honolulu plane crew and Rif rebellion warnings
News review covers the Navy recovery of PN-9 No. 1 crew ten miles east of Oahu after ten days adrift, with names of crew and aircraft details. It also reports French Spanish actions against the Rifians near Tetuan Adjir, French and Italian involvement, and warnings of broader Moorish unrest under Abd el Krim.
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Senussi revolt in Libya intensifies as Italy sends reinforcements
Italian forces in Tripoli are being pushed back to the coast with heavy losses, Rome confirms. Mussolini dispatches 20,000 troops and 800 planes to bolster the uprising, while President Kemal of Turkey backs the Senussi to embarrass France.
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Amundsen plans polar airship flight from Spitzbergen to Alaska
European aviation news reports Capt Roald Amundsen plans a polar flight next year using a dirigible, having secured an Italian airship, and notes consolidation of sixteen European airplane manufacturers under German leadership. Agriculture data updates show August drought trimming corn yield by 65 million bushels, with total crop now 2.885 billion, offsets from spring wheat, oats, and barley gains. South Dakota bears the largest corn reduction, while Minnesota, Illinois see sizable gains. Ohio, Kansas, Nebraska post increases.
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Roald Amundsen
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Alaska
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Illinois
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Nebraska
Arlington rests for Shenandoah disaster victims
Lieutenant Commander Lansdowne and three others were laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery asColonel Mitchell renewed attacks on army and navy air services, calling for court martial or other discipline. General Hines began proceedings, and Major General Helmick, inspector general, was instructed to investigate by dispatching Colonel Nugent to Texas to question Colonel Mitchell.
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Wilbur
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Hines
Eli Helmick
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Texas
Freight rate hearings stir Chicago rail politics
Chairman Aitchison’s interstate commerce hearings in Chicago debate freight rate hikes for western railroads. Chicago and Northwestern’s Red Sargent cites vague prosperity ties, while Potter of Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul pushes a 5 percent raise. Northern Pacific’s Donnelly denounces the plan as socialist and unworkable, though Evans Hughes may back it in Washington. France mourns Rene Viviani, former premier and key voice in church state separation. he led government in 1914, served as minister of justice, and helped US talks with Joffre.
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I Thas
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Commander Rodgers Own Story of Flight Across Pacific
Honolulu. Commander John Rodgers of the navy seaplane PN-9 No. 1 issued his first official statement on the attempt to span the Pacific in a nonstop flight from San Francisco to the Hawaiian islands. In an extemp report dedicated to the American people Rodgers chronicled the experiences and trials faced by himself and the four crew since takeoff from San Francisco Bay on August 31.
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John Rodgers
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Pacific
San Francisco
Hawaiian Islands
Rodgers
San Francisco Bay
PN-9 Flight Reaches Nawiliwili After Harrowing Pacific Crossing
Commander John Rodgers reports the PN-9 No. 1 flight from San Francisco to Nawiliwili via Kahului, a fuel shortage, improvised radio efforts, and a perilous six to eight day voyage. The crew, aided by island residents, survived by rationing, salvaging water, and towing into harbor after a near-miss with a patrolling submarine. The voyage demonstrated the PN-9’s seaworthiness and the crew’s high morale.
Coolidge Urges Quick U S Ship Sales to Private Buyers
President Coolidge signals preference for fast sale of United States vessels to private interests with condition that ships fly the American flag.
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Washington
Coolidge Hag
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United States
Former Congressman Washington Passes After Illness
A former congressman from Midley district, who served five terms, died after a lingering illness. He represented the state from 1918 to 1923 and held active duties in Congress during his tenure.
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Washington
Midley
Coness
Gress
Commander John Rodgers and PN-9 No. 1 rescued off Hawaii
Commander John Rodgers led the crew of the navy seaplane PN-9 No. 1 which drifted eight days in the Pacific before a submarine ten miles off Nawiliwili Hawaii rescued them.
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John Rodgers
Navy
Nawiliwili
Hawaii
Pacific
Coolidge Gets Tax Cut And Budget Data
President returns to Washington reviews Treasury figures for fiscal years 1926 and 1927 on tax reduction plans. Mellon prepares estimates as cabinet meets to discuss proposals. Treasury balance expected to exceed earlier forecasts, suggesting a possible 20 percent top rate and broader tax reductions.
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Coolidge
Washington
Treasury Department
Mellon
Congress
Treasury
Rodgers Family Learns Rescue For Seaplane Crew
Family of Commander John Rodgers of the PN-9 No 1 learns that the entire crew has been found alive and well. Robert Rodgers, the commander’s brother, says the family remained optimistic while their mother stayed hopeful. Rear Admiral John A. Rodgers, retired, was the least optimistic, knowing the pilots’ perilous conditions.
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Ex-Convict Arrested as Bank Examiner Bandit
Bloomington Illinois Harry Funk, an ex convict, was captured in Urbana and named as the man who, posing as a bank examiner, robbed the Farmers bank at Chenoa of 184000 last January. He is said to have about 100000 stashed. Funk was identified by J F Kelle bank president as the Mr Andrews examiner who, with a partner Inspected the books and then robbed the bank.
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Harry Funk
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Farmers’ Bank
Chenoa
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Coolidges End Vacation End Vacation With Tan And Health
Washington reporters describe President Coolidge returning from eleven weeks at Swampscott as trim and healthy with a light tan. He walked with a springy gait and did not gain weight, weighing 162 pounds. Mrs Coolidge is noted as darkly tanned.
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President Coolidge
Swampscott
Ford Bid for Ships Likely
Washington reports Henry Ford expected to submit a bid for the purchase of four Pan American Lines ships. Officials announced after a conference.
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Washington
Shipping Board
Pan-American Lines
Henry Ford
Memorial meeting in Washington for Bryan by Commoner friends
A conference on plans for erecting a memorial to the late William Jennings Bryan was held in Washington by friends of The Commoner. Josephus Daniels attended the gathering as a noted participant.
U S Reports Corn Yield Reduced Amid Drought and Harvest Review
Washington reports a 65 bushel drop in corn yield for the latest month, with the crop placed at 2.885 billion bushels, down from 2.487 billion a year ago. The White House bulletin notes gains in other grains and a total five-grain valuation of 4.88 trillion dollars, highlighting wheat and oats projections and a record late oat yield.
Navy Chiefs Happy Over Rescue of Seaplane Crew
Navy officials hailed the survival of the PN-9 No. 1 seaplane crew in the Pacific. Secretary Wilbur thanked God for the rescue, while Admiral Eberle called the news wonderful and expressed gratification. Captain B Stanford Moses, who led the Pearl Harbor seaplane flight preparations, was too moved to speak.
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Navy Department
Pacific
Wilbur
Eberle
San Francisco
B. Stanford Moses
San Francisco-Pearl Harbor
President Coolidge Stricken With Hay Fever Attack
President Coolidge, returning from Salem, is suffering a severe head cold described by physicians as hay fever. He has seen his doctor twice since returning from vacation. In past vacations his colds were prevented by salt air and lack of dust. if no improvement, he will spend the weekends on the Mayflower.
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Washington
Coolidge
Salem
Racial unrest in Detroit ends in fatal and serious injuries
Civil unrest erupts in Detroit as a Black individual moves into a white–only area. Detroit residents Leon Briener is fatally struck and Eric Horway seriously injured as shots are fired. Several thousand persons gathered around a house amid property damage and tense confrontations.
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Michal Leon Briener
Eric Horway
More People but Less Money in United Sit
Treasury department estimate shows US population at 114,840,000 on Sept 1, 1924 and 112,922,000 the year before. Currency in circulation at the first of the month totaled 4.784 billion dollars, up 10.146 million from recent months. Per capita money in circulation falls to 41.84 dollars from 42.28 dollars last year.
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Treasury
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United
Treasurt Federal Reserve
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Cold Weather Outlook Warns of Severe Winter
Middleton reports a predicted cold winter with heavy snowfall. Hi Dill, a close student of climate trends, notes corn and rabbits are affected by the approach of frost and cold conditions. The forecast emphasizes unusually harsh temperatures and preparations may be needed.
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Middleton
Hi Dill
Elected President of National Federal Employees
The National Federation of Federal Employees met in convention and chose Luther C. Steward of Kansas City Missouri as president, defeating Howard D. Ebey of Chicago.
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Boston
National Federal of Federal Employees
Luther C. Steward
Kansas City
Howard D. Ebey
Chicago
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