Mysterious C-2 Disaster and Dirigible Turmoil
Eyewitness Bou Taiges recalls the accident to the giant C-2 dirigible at Jackson Field, describing a panic as the gasbag ruptured and flames erupted. He and others jumped from the car as the craft lurched, the explosion followed, and responders rushed the injured to dressing stations. The report details the C-2’s dimensions, hydrogen capacity, engines, and construction, contrasting it with World War era Zeppelins, while also noting political dispatches regarding a possible peace conference in London.
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Weather snapshot across cities with cold nights
The bulletin reports colder, frost in northwest and fair conditions in Texas with frost in northern areas. It notes warmer trends in northern portions, strong northwest winds, and varying temperatures reported for Chicago Washington and New York regions with clear to cloudy skies and low temperatures around the mid 20s to mid 40s.
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Eleven Miss Death as Dirigible Fuel Tank Burns
A hydrogen gas explosion ignited as a dirigible burned inside a hangar. Crew and spectators witnessed the massive fire, with several injured while escaping the flaming craft. Ground crews moved injured to hospital. wind and structural failure contributed to the disaster.
Fourth in Two Years Dirigible Accident C2 Cited
A ground collision involving airship C-2 at Langley Field on September 14 caused damage but few lives lost. Reports credit Major Strauss for rapid passenger evacuation and preventing a greater catastrophe as the craft swayed out of the hangar amid crosscurrents. The piece places the incident in a historical context of prior airship losses and notes the craft was en route from Langley to New York.
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Photogrinker records Patterson’s airborne debut tale
An observer notes Patterson finally takes to the air, a historic moment for the photographer who had previously stayed grounded. The report describes Patterson’s first flight and contrasts it with earlier ground-focused work and accident images captured from below.
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Battle at Chinese capital yields 2000 casualties
Associated Press reports about 2000 deaths in Fukien capital Fao Chow after a failed attempt by defeated national forces to retake the city from invading forces. Fighting persisted through Thursday and Friday within the city wall as widespread loot and arson were reported.
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