Former U-Boat Officers Give Disaster Views
Former submarine officers at the naval air station in Lakehurst discuss the Block Island disaster. They describe the submarine crash as likely splitting the boat, with most crew asleep and only those on watch on deck having a chance to survive. The water was choppy, hindering escape for those below.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ihtarnaanae Syeus Service
Lakehurst
Naval Air Station
Block Island
Shenandoah Board of Inquiry
A. K. Richardson
Lieut. Richardson
Reptral
Joseph C. Arnold
Ligut
Arstold
Officials Hope Naval Luck May Lessen Our Fate
Salvage operations may raise the sunken submarine S-01 within hours to free the 34 men aboard. A Boston salvage ship has been dispatched and divers may be hired as the Navy expands efforts to locate and recover the vessel amid widespread searches by surface ships submarines and aircraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceast
Boston
Navy Department
What Did You See Local Man Involved with Florid Estate Ads
garbled text describes a local man whose name appears linked to Florida real estate firms through his mail box at the post office. a woman tests spark plugs with a nail file while a county detective and aides plan an evening search for law-breakers. Westminster college freshman wear knickers while a student loafs outside a Washington Street drug store. an Andy MecDonald from the same shop meters a New Cassie old flivver. a gasoline tank truck delivers fuel to a Cregon avenue station. a man who hasn’t had his picture taken in years poses for a downtown studio snapshot.
Hope Clings For 51 Crew In Sunken Submarine Rescue
Reported fragments describe a submarine disaster with possible survivors. Navy vessels from Charleston, Boston and Massachusetts yards joined radio calls to search the wreck, while crews hoped that a few men could be alive in forward air tight compartments. The effort focuses on locating life signs amid dangers of chlorine gas and flooded compartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston Navy Yard
Boston
Maers
Bank Messenger Fatally Wounded In Daring HoldUp
A bank messenger was shot and killed during a bold daytime hold up outside a bank in front of witnesses. The bandits fled in a waiting car after a watchman opened fire, taking several hundred thousand dollars in securities bound for New York. Police suspect a New York gang coordinated the robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry P. Murphy
Yarnall
Harrison Hays
Philadelphia
New York
Harrigan
Bandita
Ministers on Retired List Highlight Society Meeting
Two ministers on the retired list are noted as part of a society meeting. Mrs. J. B. Osborn was reelected president with officers including Mrs. W. P. Murray of Brookville and Miss L. Maria Gutzler of Warren in various treasurer and superintendent roles. New Castle, Warren, and surrounding towns are named in officer lists and contributions. The report shows New Castle contributing 8611.00 to multiple society funds, with banner churches identified for Young Women’s Work and Queen Esther Work. Assignments of pastors are expected to be announced Monday.
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J. B. Osborn
W. P. Murray
Brookville
Young People's
L. Maria Gutzler
Warren, Pa
A. C. Locke
du Boig
J. T. Miller
Chatonville
Mtaratura
M. E
New Castle
Banner Church
First
Warren
Banner
Queen Esther
First Church
Witness Relates Lansdowne Grief To Inquiry Board
The naval board heard Mark J. Donovan describe Commander Zachary Lansdowne's final message aboard the Shenandoah before the airship broke in two, killing Lansdowne and 13 crew. Donovan recounted the captain's calm exhortation as the storm tossed the craft and led to disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansdowne Grief To Inquiry Board
International News Service
Lakehrurst
N. J
Zachary Lansdowne
United States Navy
Mark J. Donovan
Naval Board of Inquiry
Bubbles And Oil On Water Reveal Subs Location
Bubbles and oil rising on the surface near the area where the 5-51 went down last night are reported to government officials. Lieutenant John A. Brockhurst has flown to confirm the disturbance and will contact vessels searching the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulleton
International News Service
Block Island
R. L
Tha| Taland
John A. Brockhurst
Ree Camersman
Babbié
No Engine Change For Alcohol Use In Fuel Tech
Washington report from Sept 16 states the engine type adaptable to alcohol use as with gasoline. A larger needle valve opening in the carburetor provides richer alcohol air mix for complete combustion. Alcohol does not require higher compression than gasoline. if available, higher compression could raise efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U. S
Bureau of Standards
Lawrence County Court Sentences Week’s Convicts
Judge Emery sentenced numerous defendants in Lawrence County this morning after guilty pleas and convictions. Several received fines and two-year paroles for liquor and narcotics offenses, plus workhouse terms for drunken driving and assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. McDonald
Costa
John J.cunningham
Alea
Lanie
Dora Talfas
Omery
Louie Tulfas
Jack Dunlap
Calbert Reed
Yvancie Burke
Paul Panorella
Illfated sub carries 39 in crew report
News from New Bedford details the loss of the submarine 5-GL with 39 crew members. The navy ordered submarines and craft to the wreck site while divers and officials coordinate rescue efforts. Aboard were two regular officers and four student officers, with many named crew members listed as missing. A radio message from Captain Diehl describes collision with S-51, saving Kile Lira and Geter Worthing, and an oil slick observed as the S-51 sank near Boston.
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Alfred Qeier
New Bedford
Mass
Dewey
Kile
Orig
Ichnel S. Lira
Bt. Louis
New London
Newport
Boston
Navy Department
Connecticut
Falcon
York
Camden
Rid
Scott
Chapman
Lake Torpedo Boat Company
Bridgeport
Conn
Long Island Sound
Frank A. Shea
Augustus A. Smith
Herbert B. Snyder
Philddalphie
Frederick P. Teschemacher
Isaiah
Bangor
Penton
Diehl
Rome
Navy
Diehyl
Lira
Geter
Worthing
Submarine S-51 Rammed Off Boston Coast
Reports say the S-51 submarine of 1690 tons submerged after a collision off the Boston coast. Built at Bridgeport in 1921 by Lake Submarine Company, she carried five torpedo tubes and a four inch gun, with four officers and 36 men aboard. City of Roma aided in the rescue efforts as the submarine sank rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Rome
Boata
Navy Yard
Bridgeport
Conn
The
Lake Submarine Company
Atlanta
New London
Roma
Cnip
72 Year Old Farmer Starts Studying Art and Auto Mechanics
Hillam Clarke, a 72 year old farmer from Chicago, travels to study art and automobile mechanics. He visits an art studio to seek work, plans a second honeymoon, and explains farming has been profitable but now pursues artistic ambition and auto knowledge.
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Chicago
Fehrenbach Dies at Work in Shenango Mill
Andrew Joseph Fehrenbach aged 62, engineer at Shenango Sheet and Tin Plate Co. for 25 years, collapsed at 4230 while at his engine. Cause believed heart attack. Born Pittsburgh October 14, 1863, survived by widow Mary and six children, sisters, and brothers. Funeral Monday at 9 from St. Joseph's Church with burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
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Andrew Joseph Pehranbagh
South Mulberry
Shenango Small, American Sheet
Tin Plate Co
Iis
Fehrenbach
Auill
Stvack
Pittaburgh
Andrew
Jacobina
F. Fehrenbach
Mary
Brinkly Felrenbach
Francis
Lee
Cavender
Lawrence A
Ralph Flynn
Dorothy
Raymond
Louing Williamson
New Wilmington
Catherine Hiller
Atlanta
Charles Tachippent
Lona Schneider
Anna Rosche
Pittsburgh
M. Gabriel
Order of Diving
Providence
Fittsburgh
Albert
Joseph
Struthers
Deaths Of The Day Funeral Notices In Ohio Towns
Brief funeral notices report services for John Groover in Jamestown Ind and Edward Smith of 113 Quest Street, with details on times, churches, cemeteries, and pallbearers. Also notes deaths of Mrs Helena Marshall of Zelienople and other local obituaries with burial plans at Portersville and Oak Park cemeteries.
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Groover
John Groover
Eva Halil
Washington Street
W W. Sniff
Madiigan Avenue Christian Church
Pennsylvania
Jamestown
Ind
Iwaril Smith
Edward Smith
Quest Street
Yoor Place
Wiliam Dent
Ray
F. B. MrAllister
First Christian Church
Lawrence Thompson
Bariat
Oak Park
Charlies House
Toba Cowl Oliver Davis
Frank Minske
Mr. Smith
J. C. Tonanston
First Methodist Church
Ge. E. Bisley
RM. Hainer
EL BR. Marshall
Scott Paisley
P. J. Pike
Frank Fischer
Oak Park Cemetery
Four Nurses Graduated at Shenango Valley Ceremony
Evening service highlighted by remarks on nursing as real service to humanity. Dr Bligh Kaplan traced medical history while praising nurses, followed by diploma awards to Mina Alma Imhof Pauline Phuntek Duva Reed and Irene Monnin. Class motto Not Evening But Dawn. colors gray and crimson.
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Shenango Valley
Feleh
Helen Urmson Felch
Bligh Kaplan
Lawrence County Medical Association
Kaplan
Jtsil
Emery Orchestra
John P Lockhart
Mina Alma E. Imhof
New Castle
Misa Pauline W. Phuntek
Connellsville
Duva Aa. Reed
Mise Irene M. Monnin
New Custis
Miners Won’t Get Wage Increase, Operators Say
Major W. W. Inglis, chair of the anthracite operators negotiating committee, tells Scranton Mayor Durkin that miners cannot and will not secure a further wage increase. Inglis argues miners’ wages are already above a liberal standard, countering Durkin’s figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cnnformationg
Philadelphia
W. W. Inglis
John Durkin
Scranton
Durkan
Inglis
Two Grove City Girls Die in Auto Crash
A Ford carrying Sunday school girls from Grove City collided with a cover car near Grove City. One girl died at the scene, another died en route to a hospital, and Dorothy Buchensa suffered a severe leg fracture. Coroner N A McGrath to preside at an inquest at the Commercial club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ata
Deshi
Paull
Wéiner Rossi Seehe
Noria
Grove City
Coria
Grove
Chezehee Knauss
N. A. McGrath
Harvei A. Munroe
All The Details From Si On An Automat Meal
Young Si explains his city trip and describes the automat restaurant experience with playful misreadings and teasing dialogue about food, automats, and friends. The fragment hints at questions about meals and social scenes but provides no clear events or outcomes.
Fears Tong Asks To Be Deported
Ah Fook a Chinese seaman asked to be deported today at the office of Assistant United States District Attorney Thomas. He cited fear of the tong and said in broken English that he preferred to return home. Buckner said 42 Chinese were to be deported tomorrow, and the applicant’s plea would be considered.
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Nhow York
Ah Fook
United States
Thomas
Buckner
Ah Pook
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Kodak
Kodak Pictures
Kodak Film
Rosenthal
Penn Theatre
Wright's Market
Wright
Wright’s Market
Clark& Mackie Co
Westminster College
Andy
Sane Shop
Cassie
Cregon Avenue
Mat
Yarnan
Hartiscz
Texas
Dorothy Seastrom
Texto
Corinne Griffith
Corinne
Fim Fame
Texgo
Emery
Lawrence County
Andy Krupa
William Jamson
Costes
Todd
Jessie Michaels
Jon Kystynaky
Walter Houk
George Mayberry
Jon Tucker
Twa
George Beglay
D. F. Maxwell
Eac
Mike Pagila
Wantington Reformatory
Jerry Harris
Paul D. Berk
Shoewatersville
Penn
Allen C. Earle
Glouceatar
Mage
Rudy Firm
Klein
Mont
Valentine Hiltoold
Torpado
R. I
Franklin P. James
Walkefield
Walterb. Lawton
Electricians
Waymouth
Brady D. Lindsay
Enginaman
Pensacola
Mia
Oscar J. Minot
Tireman
Grantville
Nk L. Mims
Seaman
Augusta
A. J. Fehrenbash
el Tf
RENE
John Marshall
Helena B. Marshall
Jano CQ. Marshall
Zellenople
Marahel
Portersville
James Marshall
Ellwood City
Rose Point
Charles Marshall
Zelienopie
Portersville Presbyterian Church
Portersville Cemetery
Mia. Johnston
Ifr
Flannery Faser
John V. Plannery
Mazerstoyd
St. Mary's
Rev
Patrick
John S. Newman
John A. McCoy
William J. Haid
William McGivern
B. P.O. E Mant
Oak Cemetery
Gegve City
Fears Tong
Bno
Stoic
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