Mitchell Flays U S Air Service Heads Ex Official Dis
Colonel William Mitchell testifies before President Coolidge’s board, criticizing the army general staff and navy for neglecting air defense. He urges a national defense department with separate army navy and air heads and a single defense committee in each house. He argues aviation needs a home and predicts rapid invasion if policy remains unchanged. The testimony follows Lt Foulois and signals support for consolidating defense under a unified framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A. P
William Mitchell
Army General Staff
Navy
Mitchell
Foulois
Mitchiel Field
Long Island
Department of National Defense
Congress
Col
Army
Air
Committee of
National Defense
Senate
House
Naval
Col. Mitchell
United States
Police Guard Delegates at Inter-Parliamentary Union Meet
In New York police guard more than two hundred delegates to the Inter-Parliamentary Union as protests from Communists and other groups rise. Irish Italian and British delegates face hostile demonstrations while security escorts guests between hotels. A Civil Liberties Union meeting denounced Kellogg for excluding Saklatvala from the British delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
A. P
Inter-Parliamentary Union
Washington
Shapurji Saklatvala
Civil Liberties Union
Kellogg
Fuqua Proclaims Fire Prevention Week in Louisiana
Governor Fuqua issued a proclamation naming October 5 to 11 as Fire Prevention Week in Louisiana. He warned of millions of dollars in property losses and about fifteen thousand lives lost annually nationwide, urging civic groups and newspapers to raise public awareness during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
A. P
Louisiana
Fuqua
Final race to decide Wisconsin U S senator seat
Milwaukee September 29 The election decides whether Robert M LaFollette Jr Republican nominee will succeed his father or another candidate wins The field includes Edward F Dithmar William George Bruce John M York and George Bauman Dithmar runs as independent backed by anti LaFollette Republicans Bruce as independent after failing to secure party ballot Work and Bauman also feature in the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
A. P
Robert M. LaFollette, Jr
U. S
Edward F. Dithmar
George Bruce
John M. York
George Bauman
LaFollette
LaFollette-Wheeler
Coolidge
Robert M. LaFollette
Dithmar
Chattanooga Vote on M E Union Doubtful
Chattanooga today faces a pivotal Holston conference meeting as the annual session opens. Delegates will vote on unification of the Methodist Episcopal Church South and the Methodist Episcopal Church as adopted at the July 1924 extra session in Chattanooga. Ten district conferences had opposed, but sentiment has shifted since elections, making the outcome uncertain.
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Chattanooga
A. P
Holston
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Methodist Episcopal Church
General Conference
Stranger Arrest Near Abingdon May Be Dutch Anderson
A man found resting on a Washington county porch near Abingdon is under investigation for possible identification as George Anderson the notorious bandit. He called himself Thomas G. Williford of Rosehill and carried a case full of women’s clothing.
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Bristol
A. P
Abindon
George Anderson
Thomas G. Williford
Rosehill
Washington County
Abingdon
Anderson
River Stage Readings by River System
River stage figures report Mississippi River at Memphis rising 2.8 feet with 0.1 gain and Vicksburg at 6.3 feet down 0.1. New Orleans at 2.2 feet down 0.5. Red River at Shreveport 12.6 feet down 1.1 and Alexandria 10.2 down 1.4. Ouachita at Camden 2.8 rising 1. Monroe 13.8 steady. Ohio at Cairo 11.0 rising 0.9.
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Mississipp
Memphis
Vicksburg
New Orleans
RED
Shreveport
Alexandria
Ouachita
Camden
Monroe
Unchanged
Ohio
Cairo
Looted Grave Triggers Cremation Investigation
Investigators across three counties probe the death of an insurance man presumed dead in a Hancock area car crash. A looted grave near the scene prompted questions about identification as police withhold funeral details while relatives debate the body’s identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghampton
N. Y
A. P
Fred G. Beale
Hancock
Delaware County
Beale
Three Nominated for Spanish War Veterans Commander
At the Spanish War Veterans national encampment in St. Petersburg Florida three men were nominated for commander in chief. Nominees include Colonel Harvey H. Hanna Fourth Tennessee Volunteers Governor William Brandon of Alabama and Richard R Flynn Massachusetts pensions commissioner with Carmi Thompson Ohio former treasurer and interior secretary as a later nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St, Petersburg
Fla
A. P
Harvey H. Hanna
Tennessee Volunteers
William Brandon
Alabama
Richard R. Flynn
State and Pensions
Masachusetts
C. F. McCarthy
Marborough
Mass
Carmi Thompson
Ohio
United States
Secretary of the Interior
Actors Recovering from Ptomaine Poison Attack
Twenty one motion picture actors and crew in a Richard Dix Esther Rapiston headed film company near Houston recovered from a ptomaine poisoning incident after lunch. Twenty others also ill but not seriously, and Miss Rapiston with six women among the poisoned was not seriously affected. Dix stayed in Houston and did not eat at the ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas
A. P
Richard Dix
Esther Rapiston
Here
Miss Rapiston
Dix
Perfumed Bath Nips 15 Year Old Burglar
Gunnar alias George Anderson a 15 year old Newton burglar is under indictment by the Middlesex grand jury for a series of breaks. Police say he looted houses then took a perfumed bath ate and wore the best clothes in the house. He targeted homes of the wealthy and operated when summer houses were closed.
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Boston
Gunnar
George Anderson
Newton
Middlesex Grand Jury
Anderson
Pirates Star Kiki Cuyler Helps Buccaneers Win Pennant
Pirates' star right fielder Kiki Cuyler stands out in the older league for his hitting fielding and baserunning. His contributions at bat in the field and on the bases helped the Pittsburgh Buccaneers clinch the pennant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiki” Cuyler
Pittsburgh
Buccaneers
U. S. Vessel Attacked on Yangtze River
An American owned steamer Chi Chuen was struck by 200 shots fired by Chinese troops on the Yangtze between Ichang and Chungking. The American gunboat Palos was sent as a convoy to the scene. Chungking is 1,400 miles from Shashi.
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Shangh iI
A. P
Yangtze River
Ichang
Chungking
Yangtze Rapids Navigation Company
Palos
Shaxguai
First Oil Shipment Leaves Urania Field
Urania Territory reports the first oil shipment from the Urania field sent to Dixie Oil Company in Whiting Indiana. The car bears the sign First shipment of oil from Urania Oil field shipped by Rowe Wallace Oil Company of Alexandria Louisiana. A second car is seen at the loading rack and will be sent out today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urania
Dixie Oil Company
Whiting
Ind
Urania Oil Field
Rowe-Wallace Oil Company
Alexandria
Shenandoah Held in Its Course Despite Storm Threat
Lieutenant Jos B Anderson, aerologist aboard the Shenandoah, testified at the naval court of inquiry that officers believed the airship could weather dangerous weather and maintain its course during ascent and descent. He described rapid altitude changes, engine trouble, and the midship girders giving way as the ship broke apart before responders could reach safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakehurst
N. J
A. P
Shenandoah
Jos. B. Anderson
Naval Court of Inquiry
Zachary Lansdown
Anderson
Lansdowne
Colonel Hall
Lieutenant Anderson
Mayer
Advocate Foley
Hilary P. Jones
Fall Fractures Skull Of Girl On Hike To New Orleans
Peggy Cable 18 of Arkinda Arkansas on a vacation hike to New Orleans suffered a skull fracture after falling from a car near Beaumont Texas. She was walking with Jackie Karr 19 of DeQueen Arkansas when the car swerved to pass another and she was thrown onto the pavement. Three young men gave them a lift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Tex
A. P
New Orleans
Peggy Cable
Arkinda
Arkansas
Jackie Karr
DeQueen
Miss Cole
France and United States Face Debt Funding Dispute
Washington report on Sept 29 outlines near deadline talks between French and American negotiators over war debt funding. Debates center on annual payments with Caillaux proposing higher averages and Americans shifting expectations from 90 to 165 million dollars per year as the 62 year plan firms up.
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Washington
A. P
American Commission
M. Caillaux
Painleve says optimism in Washington on French debt funding
Premier Painleve reports hopeful sentiment in Washington after today’s cabinet meeting session about the French debt funding talks. He cautions that difficulties remain and the path ahead is not yet clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
A. P
Painleve
Washington
Widow of Lansdowne to Testify Before Court
Mrs. Margaret Ross Lansdowne widow of Commander Zachary Lansdowne accepted the invitation of the naval court of inquiry to appear and testify. She may testify in Washington if the inquiry is transferred, and her testimony follows remarks about the Shenandoah wreck and storm dangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakehurst
N. J
Margaret Ross Lansdowne
Zachary Lansdowne
Shenandoah
Naval Court of Inquiry
Jazz Essential for Cooks in England Suburban Homes
In London suburbs domestic employment agencies report cooks refuse suburban posts unless kitchens have an extended wireless setup. The A P describes jazz and other music as essential to attracting cooks, highlighting the role of wireless in English homes.
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Ondon
A. P
London
Boost St. Louis Man to Take Weeks Place
Officers and directors of the Mississippi Valley Association telegraphed President Coolidge endorsing Dwight F. Davis of St. Louis acting secretary of war for appointment to succeed Secretary Weeks if he resigns.
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St. Louis
A. P
Mississippi Valley Association
Coolidge
Dwight F. Davis
Weeks
S 51 Submarine Wreck Sinks With All Aboard
Radio from East Hampton confirms the S-51 was raised with all hands dead after collision with City of Rome. Divers at New London report the forward battery room filled with wreckage and cannot reach the control room due to suit interference. Read Admiral Christy warns cranes could be wrecked by bad weather if attempted before dark.
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New York
A. P
Independent Wireless Telegraph Company
East Hampton
U. S
New London
Conn
City of
Rome
H. H. Christy
Century
State Hospital Not Almshouse Says Officer
Alexandria Louisiana September 29 The Central Louisiana State Hospital for the insane cannot be made into an almshouse or reformatory and must stay a hospital for the insane Dr John N Thomas superintendent told the board of supervisors. The current population is 1134 with 298 white men 343 white women 256 black men and 237 black women. In the last quarter 76 patients were admitted 57 discharged and 24 deaths occurred.
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Alexandria
A. P
Louisiana State Hospital
John N. Thomas
Three Thousand More Cattle Threatened by Stock Disease
A large herd at Algoa Galveston County shows foot and mouth disease triggering quarantine expansion beyond the Santa Fe tracks. The discovery risks a much larger infected area and raises alarms over funds to pay for destroyed cattle.
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Houston
Texas
A. P
Algoa
Galveston County
Santa Fe
Texa Sanitary Livestock Commission
Great Britain Extends Livestock Embargo to Western States
Great Britain has extended its embargo on imports of livestock hay and straw to Arkansas New Mexico Louisiana Oklahoma Colorado Kansas and California amid fears of foot and mouth disease spreading from a Texas outbreak. The commerce department reported the broader embargo today following a prior ban on Texas.
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Washington
Great Britain
Arkansas
New Mexico
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Colorado
Kansas
California
Texas
Commerce Department
First Marconi Radio Guarded at Exposition
A 59 unattractive small radio receiving set stood as the centerpiece of the Albert Hall exposition. It was the first Marconi receiving set and the highlight of a museum tracing radio development, specially guarded for display.
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Marconi
London
the Albert Hall
Tilden and Lenglen Stand at Tennis World Leadership
American champion William Tilden and French star Suzanne Lenglen head the world tennis rankings in an interest rating by A Wallace Myers cabling to the New York Sun. The British critic’s list is regarded as authoritative in the sport.
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New York
A. P
William T. Tilden
Suzanne Lenglen
France
A. Wallace Myers
New York Sun
Search for S-51 victims expands after Block Island wreck
In New London experts and naval divers pursued missing crew from the S-51 sunk after a collision with the City of Rome off Block Island. Divers recovered engineman John L. Gibson and later William Charles Teschemacher as planes and destroyers scoured the waters. Coffins were reported to be ordered for Newport, with New London officials noting Newport’s proximity to the wreck.
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New London
Conn
A. P
Ocean Steamship Company
City of Rome
Block Island
John L. Gibson
Naval Station
Chelsea Naval Hospital
Newport Station
H. A. Flanagan
New Port
William Charles Teschemacher
Bangor
First Body From Submarine S-51 Identified
John L. Gibson, the first sailor recovered from the submarine S-51, enlisted September 17, 1924, gave Amity Oregon R F D 189 as his address, age 25, and his body was found in good condition aboard the Camden off Rock Island on September 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Camden
Rock Island
A. P
John L. Gibson
Amity
Oregon
Bodies of two S-5 victims lifted aboard Camden
On board the Camden off Block Island September 29 a bugler sounded taps as two bodies recovered from the S-5 disaster were brought aboard the rescue ship. The first was John L. Gibson of Portland Oregon and the second William C Teschemacher of Bangor Pa. both were found in good condition.
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U.S. Camden
Block Island
Camden
John L. Gibson
Portland
Oregon
William C. Teschemackher
Bangor
Cranes Relocated From S-51 Site Near New London
Rough seas forced the Monarch and Century cranes away from the submerged S-51 site at the U. S. S. submarine base in New London Connecticut. Diving operations were resumed at Newport after the move.
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New London
Conn
A. P
Monarch
Century
Newport
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U. S. Air Service
Dis Caustic
England
Britain
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Young
Bob
Robert LaFollette
Wisconsin
M. E. Union
Pirates’ Star
Cuyler
Orient
Shanghai
R. H. Brooks
N. O
Dr. Thomas
Tilden and Lenglen
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