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Newspaper
Salisbury Evening Times
Location
Salisbury, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1926
Page
1
Navy officer Colonel Williams died when his car plunged from a wharf into San Francisco Bay after his wife said he telephoned to say he would not be home. Eyewitnesses reported the vehicle sank near the Embarcadero as rescuers rushed to the scene.
Two hunters narrowly escaped serious harm after a 1500 foot fall while pursuing wild sheep. One sustained injuries and was conveyed for medical care as others scrambled to assist and reach safety.
Two men were killed in a crash involving a truck and a taxi on a city street. The incident occurred near a pedestrian crosswalk as emergency crews responded to the scene.
Ernest W. Bradford of Washington, D.C. and Grand Lodge officials reviewed the Independent Order of Odd Fellows here. A parade honoring the group was woven into the program at the capitol ceremony recently.
Bucky Harris marries in Washington with the World Series as part of the couple’s honeymoon plans. The groom manages the Washington American League team, and his bride is the daughter of former Senator Hear Sutherland. They will sail on October 2 for Europe and return to the capital in mid-December to make their home here. The ceremony at Davis Memorial Church will be officiated by Rev Frederck Ho Barren in an informal service.
Authorities in Washington and Baltimore seek a Maryland man linked to a plane theft and a joy ride with his wife. The hijacker allegedly stole the aircraft, forced a landing in a cornfield, and crashed it after a forced landing.
Williams Merton sees his claim approved in three days but reports no instruction to rush the procedure. The brief notes Williams was not directed to expedite filing or processing.
Huge London crowd cheers as the aviator testifies for King George and faces government fraud claims. The record-setting flight totals 28000 miles with the mission tied to a knighthood consideration.
Jane Darwin withdraws from a recent channel project amid mixed reaction. The report notes confusion over whether the effort will continue and cites colleagues' opinions on the decision.
JF Aires Bright of Richmond halts delivery of a $1,000 relief check mailed yesterday to Miami volunteers. World news notes clear weather forecast for first World Series game, while reports of destruction and unrest across several regions are described with limited detail.
A brief report notes a wage increase for building trades workers. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but the headline indicates higher pay rates and potential adjustments across affected trades.
The article details Richard E. Byrd planning a U S tour aboard the North Pole aircraft. It notes support from government and commercial partners and mentions routes through New York and other hubs.
An emergency at sea involved a Coast Guard cutter and fire tug responding to a nine hour race aboard a vessel. Crews battled heat and flames, with coordinated rescue efforts near New Britain and in New York waters as officials managed the perilous incident.
President and Mrs Coolidge will attend the informal wedding of Stanley R. Alarre, manager of the Washington American League baseball team, and Mick Elizabeth Sutherland, daughter of alien property custodian and former West Virginia senator. The ceremony, at the tribe home in Fithian, West Virginia, will be officiated by Dr Frederick H. Barron.
In Baltimore three masked bandits robbed the Henry Sonneborn Company paymaster on Pratt and Vaca Streets taking 47 500. A dead bandit was later found in an abandoned car at Fremont and George Streets while the other two fled. Police believe a quarrel over the haul led to the death and suspect out of town gunmen. The cash haul included 17 500 in bills and 500 in silver.
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