Two Die As Trans Atlantic Plane Crashes In Takeoff
Captain Rene Fonck and an American co pilot survived the crash of a three motor biplane during attempt to take off from Westbury New York. Two men Charles Clavier and Jacob Islamoff died trapped in the cabin after fuel tanks ruptured and flames engulfed the craft.
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Rene Fonck
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Jacob Islamoff
Fonck
Lawrence W. Curtin
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of France
Fonek
Curtin
Weetturs Fire Department
Dempsey's Share of Purse Examined in Legal Filing
A dated court docket discusses the share of a purse related to Jack Dempsey. The document outlines allocations and payments, naming managers and parties connected to the case.
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Dempsey
Ponce Faulted After Sikorsky Trans Atlantic Flight Test
Baltimore banker John Hambleton, a passenger on the Roosevelt Field to Washington trial, says the disaster stemmed from inadequate testing. He notes the aircraft was not tested under heavy load and that 28 000 pounds was beyond its previous maximum, with a novice crew unaccustomed to such a large ship.
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John Hambleton
Roosevelt Field
Washington
Hambleton
Sikorsky
Alabama Safe as Storm Dims Coastal Fury
Meager reports from Mobile say the West Indian hurricane yesterday caused little loss of life though fear remains for exposed fishing towns along the coast and Baldwin County. Wind topped 91 mph with signboards awnings and trees torn as the storm passed.
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Mobile
Baldwin County
Mobile Bay
Two-Ounce Frock Sent by London Girl in Envelope
A London girl attempted to mail a two ounce dress by placing it in a lake office envelope and mailing it as a regular letter. The dress weighed two ounces and the method aimed at ordinary postage.
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London
Lake Office
Fire sweeps Oak City business district. $750000 loss
Fire in Oak City Pennsylvania consumes two and a half blocks of the business district. Twenty two businesses burned. only Gil City bank remains. Fifteen residences destroyed. Context includes other scattered reports from Coral Gables to Pensacola and Chicago.
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Gil City Bank
U S Soldiers in China Besieged City Report
The dispatches describe U S soldiers in Wuchang under siege with many dead and 21 Americans trapped amid near starvation. Destroyers departed from Shanghai for Hankou after a report the Cantonese general ordered foreign warships to leave. The American gunboat may have suffered fire from a ball outside Hansang. several crew were injured. The fighting centers on the grip around Wuchang as refugees flee and foreign forces assess relief options.
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Hansang
Worhing
Pete
Emi Wesiehre & Mare
Mellon Reports Abroad Talks With President
Mellon tells President Coolidge during a pleasure trip that British trade is gradually improving and U.S. debt policy remains unchanged. A broad, informal discussion covered war debts, Far Eastern conditions, and general international issues without signaling any shift in American stance.
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Waluegten
Melan
Mr Moe Owl
Untitled fragment hints at wartime events and casualties
Faint OCR reads mention of army officers and possible death risk tied to a treap plan. References to planes, regiments, and locations suggest a historical wartime notice with unclear details and partial names.
Revised reports in three cities estimate death toll at 400
Hurricane devastation spreads along Florida's east coast from West Palm Beach to Miami. Emergency lines form for bread fuel and medicine as relief trains arrive. Death toll projected in hundreds with thousands injured and property damage rising toward tens of millions.
20 Injured In Rail Accident Near Orlando West Virginia
Twenty five passengers and one railroad worker were injured early today two miles north of Orlando West Virginia when a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train on the Charleston to Grafton run wrecked at Calvert. Most injured received aid and could continue on the special train. One passenger Mary Martin of Chicago formerly of Grafton was removed to Weston. The wreck caused luggage smasher and other damage. storm toll figures followed with Florida hurricane deaths and damage across many cities. Martial law in Miami Hollywood and surrounding areas continued with National Guardsmen on duty and relief supplies distributed.
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Jaren
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