Flags at Brooks Field lowered after fatal plane crash
Staff Sergeant J C Simms died when a Curtis Jenny crashed during a trial flight at Brooks Field. Pilot Hinton survived with injuries. Cadets Jorden and Behr rescued Hinton. Simms perished, his body severely burned. Simms, beloved by cadets, died after being dragged from the wreckage. Body to Montgomery, Alabama, for burial.
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J. C. “Pop” Simms
H. E. Hinton
McAllen
Hinton
Curtis Jenny
McAlien
Pop” Simms
Simms
Air Service
Hinter
Harold Jorden
Howard
Behr
Jorden
Bebr
Fort Sam Houston
Pop
Simims
Plant Juice praised in San Antonio and near towns
The Plant Juice medicine gains popularity in San Antonio and surrounding towns. Julius Mazwalt of Bandera reports relief from stomach distress after using Plant Juice from Sommers' drug store at Houston and Navarro streets. The Plant Juice Man offers free samples while touring local shops.
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Julius Mazwalt
Banders
Texas
Boyle Brothers General
Sommers’ Crus
Houston
Navarro
Sommeets
Houxston
Navarre Streets
San .Autanke
Fliers hasten journey toward goal in globe girdling rescue
Airmen anxious to end globe girdling mission rush departure to Chicago moved up one day. A reception committee member described the grant interview with Lieutenant Smith. His calm, unanimous selection as sporesman drew a loud hubbub as crowds gathered near the building.
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Chicago
Grant
Smith
Resignation of UT law dean George Butte filed
Sept 15. Dr George C Butte professor of law and dean at University of Texas resigns by letter to the board of regents. He cites regret, faith in the university, and confidence in Dr Walter Splawn to lead to greater achievements. Remaining text notes personal pain and appreciation for regents support.
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George C. Butte
University of Texas
Board of Regents
Butte
Walter M. W. Splawn
Calais
Queen Mary
Texas
Boards of Regents
Dr. Splawn
Queen Mary's
Toxaa
Emily Jordan rises as Texas labor inspector in San Antonio
Emily Jordan, long active in labor circles and past president of the United Garment Workers Local, is named state woman inspector. She belongs to the Central Trades Council and San Antonio Women’s Labor League and has attended Texas Federation of Labor events. Her mother and siblings celebrate, and colleagues presented her with a traveling bag.
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Port Arthur
Texas State Federation of Labor
Emily Jordan
United Garment Worker's Local
Central Trades Council
San Antonio Women's Labor League
Labor Temple Association
Garment Worker's
St. Joseph
American Overall
John Jordan
East
Cincinnati Avenue
Emily
Labor
Jordan
Fliers Over Chicago Arrive From Dayton In Show of Flight
AP reports world fliers reached Chicago from Dayton at 12 34 pm flying northwest toward downtown. Spectators crowded roofs and Grant Park stadium as whistles welcomed the aircraft. Lieutenant Wright landed at 12 50 pm after guiding the group and the convoy of five escort planes. Fire escapes and building tops filled with onlookers as the procession passed. Dr Butte announced a Texas education campaign promising statewide outreach if elected governor.
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Associated Press
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Dayton
Lake Shore
Municipal Stadium
Grant Park
Lake Michigan
B.S. Wright
Air Mail Field
Wright
France to Abandon Devil's Isle Prison
Paris reports France will abolish its convict settlement in French Guinea following a long exposed abuses scandal. Prisoners are to be moved from tropical misery to a central French penitentiary to be established later.
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Devil’s Isle
Paris
French Guinea
Farmer Identifies Body Of Slain Girl
In Princeton New Jersey a farmer named Joseph A Johnson of Aqueduct identified the corpse found yesterday on Carnegie Lake shore as his daughter Elizabeth. The body bore a bullet wound in the head, and the tragedy is under police investigation. The identification followed a prompt recognition by the farmer who traveled to the scene to confirm the victim’s identity. Local authorities continue to gather evidence and question potential witnesses related to the case.
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Brunswick
N. J
Carnegie Lake
Wrinceton
Joseph A. Johnson
Aqueduct
Elizabeth
Royal Palm train hits auto at South Dayton crossing
Three killed and three injured when the Royal Palm struck an automobile carrying six near Dayton Tennessee. The dead include Mrs. Dade Allison, 45. Clyde Henderson, 4. Thomas Hughes, 15. Arthur Allison, 36, is believed fatally injured. others named Clyde Hughes and Lewis Turner.
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Tenn
Possum Shot After Chickens Stop Noise
Sul O Possum died Sunday at 3 30 am when Officer Roberts encountered him raiding a chicken coop in the 900 block of Essex street. The officer shot the possum without trial and declared him the thief.
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Roberts
Essex Street
Princess Radziwill Dies in Mount Kiveo Hunting Accident
Princess Radziwill formerly Helen Simpson of Chicago was killed at Mount Kiveo yesterday after falling over 100 feet while searching for a lost ring with her brother Stanley Simpson. Her body was recovered with difficulty and to be sent from Kineo to Boston. The princess, about 26, had summered with her family at the hotel in Maine after living in Chicago since her husband Prince Ladislas Radziwill’s death.
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Radziwill
Helen Simpson
Chicago
Mount Kiveo
Prince Ladislas Radizwill
Princess Radizwil
Stanley B. Simpson
Boston
Radiawill
B. KE. Simpson
Dr. Stmapson
Evans Slayers Win Delay Of Trial
In Mexico City on September 15 the trial of alleged Mrs Bryans slayers near Pueblo faced a setback as a writ of amparo moved a ring‑leader from defendant to material witness though detained. The Evans heirs’ attorney accused the prosecutor of neglecting duty while the prosecutor charged interference and agrarian involvement in the killings remains alleged and under dispute.
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Solveufal
Pueblo
President Coolidge Returns Aboard Mayflower For Washington
President and Mrs Coolidge and party return to Washington aboard the Mayflower after a weekend cruise on the Potomac. They go to the White House to tackle two major items, a tariff decision and agriculture commission personnel, while planning October engagements and a dedication address. Weather notes forecast generally fair conditions.
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D.C
Coolidge
Navy Yard
Potomac River
White House
Holy Name’ Society
Agriculture Commission
Tariff Commission
Zcon
First Division Monument
Middlewest
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