Survivors recount crash during fog at Beauvais airport
Survivors described a doomed flight as the ship plunged from about five knots, exploded, and burned. Engineer Horre J. Leach and radio operator Acone Disley recalled escaping through flames while others screamed, with Arthur Y. Bell noting water saved some lives. The disaster was called the worst in aviation history by those aboard.
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Beauvais
France
UNB
Dinates
Horre J. Leach
Lord Thomson
Arthur Y. Bell
Acone
Wieraig
Irwin
Rains Bring Aid to Luling Crops
Rains fell Friday night and Saturday morning over Yuling Texas aiding crops and pastures. Some construction areas were slick and damaged. harvest was largely complete with little demand for care.
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Yuling
Texas
Uctalesis
Iicisity
Catlon
Internal medicine offers relief for hemorrhoids
The article claims that hemorrhoid relief requires internal medicine rather than cutting or topical treatments. It credits Dr Leonhardt with a proprietary internal remedy named WAM-TOMD, marketed through local drugstores with a promise of guaranteed results and a money-back offer.
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S. Leonhardt
Smoking Hazard Aboard British R-101
London report on the British airship R-101 detailing its size a 5 000 000 cubic foot volume length about 775 feet and new exude oil engines reducing fire risk. It notes there was no smoking ban aboard the craft despite gasoline era risk and explains modifications to length and lift to accommodate heavier engines.
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London
Cardington
India
Fall Puzzle Of Eckener On Graf Zeppelin Storm
Dr Hugo Eckener, master of the Graf Zeppelin, told Neue Laipriger Zeitung he is puzzled by reports of the Saintora storm that forced the R 101 to shed ballast. He compared the R 101’s dynamic loss to the Graf’s during its South American cruise and noted rain with heavy ballast did not fully explain the event. He believes available information supports some conclusion, yet the true cause remains a mystery.
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Lecflic
Hugo Eckener
Neue Laipriger Zeitung
Eckener
Fae
Court Proceedings List of Drunkenness and Disorderly Acts
A fragmentary court record lists numerous individuals, including John Ware and George Dennla, cited for drunkenness and disturbing the peace. Several others such as Nora Sullivan, Jamce Whited, and Sy. Sleyer receive fines or suspensions for various offenses, with amounts noted in multiple entries. The garbled OCR text mentions names, charges, and penalties, reflecting a local Corporation Court docket.
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Corporation Court
Ened
John Ware
Dullatx
George
Dennla
G. Crockett
Prestott Williams
Meer
D Medicals
J. Lieshn
Leo Carat
V. Guerréro
Luiz Hast
Gonzales
Hays
G. Garcia
O.” Elinore
Ibormian Bavis
Frank + Talut
Bowden
Baty
Sisvens
Jelby Moore
H. Brive
Tawi
J. Brownles
Erilthuckard
Davis
Nora Sullivan
H. Woes
Rubin Hunt
Licking
A. Derovei
Mivo Marragwn
Caronado
A.M. Lopes
Je. E. Heaney
Noah B
Racraxos
Radio de Wi Quex
Weldon Fire
B. Willie
Revere Witlame
Ruty Thompson
A. Sendovel
Visor Wiwren
W. Percy
E. Perry
A. C. Keats Ing
Wall
Jamce Whited
Sy. Si. Sleyer
Wills Fleming
Nuria Chery
Taio Ayala
C. Starnes
Donald Wilmot
Gua Smith
C. James
Melinor Marines
Rurely
David Arevalo
Chicago Bombings Show Drop From 1929 Levels
Chicago reports a drop in bomb outrages this year compared to 1929. Officials credit intensified law enforcement and efforts by business groups against bombings, dynamite caches, and internal spying. Through October there have been 54 incidents versus 98 in 1929 and 115 for the year.
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Chicago
Cvchrinn
Ness
Employers’ Association
Bandits Hold Up Truck In Killingly For Silver Metal
In Killingly Connecticut a truck bound from Waterbury to Providence Rhode Island was reported held up early this morning. The driver was reportedly bound to the steering wheel while the metal was transferred. About 40000 dollars worth of silver in boxes was taken. Police from nearby towns rushed to the scene.
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Killingly
Conn
Oct
South Seningly
Wes
Waterbury
Providence
R. I
Supreme Court Opens New Term Amid Case Backlog
The Supreme Court opened a new term as Congress looms, with Chief Justice Hughes urging senior circuit judges to appoint new district judges to help clear the growing pile of criminal and civil cases the courts struggle to manage.
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Washington
U. Cyrl
Supreme Court
Hughes
Swift Directors Approve Extra Dividend at Swift Int
Swift International directors voted an extra dividend of 1 dollar per share for stockholders of record Gelabre 36. The payment will be made November 15. The announcement notes improvements in dividend policy and shareholder value.
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Swift
Chicago
Ont
Companing
Swift International
Gelabre
Mads
Survivors and casualties aboard the R-10L final flight
London reports list survivors including A J Leech and A Y Bell from Cardington and Shortstown with several engineers injured. Several officers and officials are named among the personnel involved, with Lory Thomson and Squadron Leader Pals Tra noted among the dead or seriously injured in the Royal Airship works incident.
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London
A. J. Leech
Royal Airship Works
Shortstown
Cardington
A. Y. Bell
Binks
Shef- Het
Church
Cardingten Wimg
Garaiirton
A. Disley
Rarlio
Bhoristomn
Artnet
LIELT
RN. G Athenston
Purine Oficer
M. A. Giblett
Metrorological
Query safety of diningiales
London oct 6 the nation reels from the R 101 disaster as reports praise the pilot crew and their skill while questions rise about the practicality and safety of lighter than air craft and aviation generally following the tragedy.
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London
London Morning
Earvest
Aicubion
Air Yacht Returns Home After Flight Test
Universal Service reports the air yacht landed in its hangar after a 52 mile flight from Albany City in 61 minutes. Heinen's craft completed the test, returning to base.
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Air Yacht
Universal Service
Carn Mae
N. J
Heinen
Bere Tony Ator
Al‘innlic City
Theories Plague R-101 Disaster In London
Theories on the R-101 disaster spread from structural flaws to inability to maneuver in a storm. Officials and experts weighed potential causes as investigations began in London amid ongoing coverage.
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London
Hoover to Speak Twice in Boston on Trip
President Hoover rode the presidential train toward Boston for two of the remaining three speaking engagements before the American Legion convention. He planned a lunch with Governor Allen and would then address Legionnaires before moving on to Kings Mountain battlefield for a centennial observance. In Boston, thousands gathered as the American Legion opened its annual convention with delegates arriving to hear the president and consider National Commander Bodenhamer’s report.
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Boston
Hoover
Mid-West
Tay
Odey
Hostom
Prograns
Maesachoertis
Governor Allen
Washington
White House
Kings Mountain Battlefield
South Carolina
Legion
American Legion
Nnual
National Comander
C. L. Bodenhamer
Legion Olis
Legion Bog
Heart Attack Fatal to Portrait Artist in Palo Alto
Salif Paloato reports Theodore Cries a 50 year old portrait painter formerly of Camet Guin died here yesterday from a heart attack. Cries was known for formal portrait work and had resided in Palo Alto. Authorities released brief notes on the death with no further details at this time.
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Paloato
Salif
Pheodore Cries
Cacmet
Guin
Insurance Agents Gather at Dallas
Preparations for the National Association of Insurance Agents four day convention in Dallas are underway with the executive committee meeting for preliminary sessions. More than 200 debates are expected and all gallant officers including Clyde Br. Smith of Gansing Mich Premisy attended.
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Dallas Dallas
Gel
National Association of Insurance Agents
Clyde BR. Smith
Gansing
Mich
Premisy
Congress leaders jailed for publishing banned bulletin
Bombay October 5. Members of the All-India National Congress war council were arrested for publishing the banned congress bulletin. The president and four council members were sentenced to four months in prison, while the juvenile editor received three months simple imprisonment.
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India Congress
Bombay
Counsil
All-India National Congress
Congress Bulletin
Rignrong
Michigan Doctor Missing From liner arrives in New York
The report states Dr. J. Janbell from Michigan departed Cherbourg on a liner and arrived in New York with Captain A B Randall confirming the crew and restocks.
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Michigan
New York
UPI
Prolific weekend burglar prowls Sait Autoine homes
A cold burglar prowled for weeks, hitting multiple West Side homes and stealing cash, groceries, and small items. Russell reports $14 missing, Watson $80 taken, Fournier $10, and other households lose varying amounts. a mistaken alarm leads to escape with a flashlight dropped. A separate notice notes a diamond ring missing from Mrs. Ruth Borge, and a car is left spark-plugged after a prowler fled. Police retrieve the vehicle and suspect the same burglar in nearby incidents.
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L. BR. Russell
West Russell Nigee
W. I. Watson
West Muscell
A. Ye Fournier
Narll Flores Creet
Alvin Teonard
Martin Street
Cater
Goode
Tull
Sing
Ruth Borge
North
Alano
Boocueh
South Street
Stevanus
Malace Cafe
East Commerce Street
Tmo Negroes
North Center Street
Graf Zeppelin Home Port Cruise Returns to Frie d r ic h s h a f f e n
Graf Zeppelin lands at home port after a weekend Leip die cruise. The airship arrived at 2 00 a m in Friedrichshafen following its circuit of Leipzig and Goelitz.
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Graf Zep
Friedricusiapen
Germany
Zemo advertised as soothing itching skin relief
An old advertisement extols Zeroo as a safe pleasant remedy for itching skin. It claims quick comfort for raw peeling skin, blemishes, pimples, rash, and irritations, with antiseptic qualities and wholesale price of one dollar.
Relief for Piles Promised by Resinol Ointment Ad
An advertising note extols Resinol Ointment for immediate relief from itching bleeding and painful piles. It claims safe use on inflamed areas and notes women use it for itching from acidic secretions. A sample offer directs readers to Resinol Dept 36 Baltimore Md.
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Dept
Baltimore
All Britain Mourns Tragedy in Royal Naval Losses
British Prime Minister Macdonald received news of the RO disaster by telegraph, as George V and Queen Mary sent condolences from Buckingham Palace. Messages poured in from European rulers and overseas offices, mourning 46 Mi men and the ship’s crew.
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Losvon
Del
India
Macdonald
Duce Sends Condolences to Britain in Televised Message
Premier Mussolini conveyed sorrow to British leaders via telegraphic channel, expressing condolences amid postwar tensions. The brief dispatch notes Italy's official sympathy and neutral tone in a moment of strained relations between Rome and London.
Air Council Hearings On Dirigible Helat Disaster
London October meeting of the air council was held to consider the disaster involving the airship Helat. Lake secretary for air F Monta kite presided and announced a course of inquiry would be pointed. This was the only decision clearly reached at the session.
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London
Air
F. Montakite
Ibn
Inmney
Luge
Lindbergh Named Air Line Official
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh has been elected chairman of the equipment committee of Transcontinental and Western Air Inc a newly formed affiliate of Western Air Express in New York the announcement stated
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Lindbergh
Air Line
Sentenant Service
New York
Lorighe
Charles A. Lindbergh
Technient Committee
Transcontinental and
Western Air, Inc
Ahsuliger
Western Air Express
France Mourns Dirigible Disaster Observed National Mourning
The Brenth cabinet announces a day of national mourning across France for RLDS disaster victims Premier Eardiew himech will attend the memorial ceremony in Benouais tomorrow.
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France
Paris
Ond
Brenth
Benuvais
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