Horrific ZR-2 Disaster Told By Survivors In England
United Press reports two ZR-2 crew members gave graphic accounts of the airship disaster over the River Humber. Flight Lieutenant A H Wann and Norman C Walker described the sudden crack and explosion as the craft dropped to the water, with 16 Americans and 27 Britons killed. Rescue efforts continued as divers prepared to inspect the wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wann
Norman O. Walker
United Preant
Charles M’cann
England
Humber
United Press Today
A. H. Wann
Norman C. Walker
Gavaral
Aiver
Normain Walker
Coinmeres
Texas
United Presa
Imfid-River
Navy plans to replace big dirigible in funding clash
In United Press copy from Washington 25, naval officials propose rerouting funds to rebuild the destroyed airship program. They seek congressional approval to advance ZR-2 construction while Senate debates limits on dirigible programs amid Lakehurst concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NAVY
United Prem
Washgiun
Atmarican Naval Aviation
Congress
Alygraft
Uloy
Hull
Alga Sry
Lakehurst
Aod
Senate
Payal
Mutabopbad
Ftaluy
Big Cargo of Scotch Booze Landed Near Chesapeake Bay
A large shipment of contraband whiskey reportedly landed along the shore of Chesapeake Bay near Norfolk, after a bootlegger evaded a revenue cutter blockade off the Virginia coast. Dry agents fear the liquor may have been buried awaiting delivery to dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oy United Frees
Norfolk
Chesapivilia' Bay
Virginia Capé
Chesapeake Bay
Dealera
Peace treaty signed with Germany to end war
Berlin reports the German-American peace treaty was signed at 5 p.m. and mirrors the Knox Porter plan. Washington released the text amid a Senate review, noting no guilt clause for Germany. U.S. officials anticipate a busy two months for anti beer legislation and treasury regulations while Hagerstown plans a new hotel addition to the Mall Building rear of the Court House with four to five extra stories for hotel and offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Sy United Prema
Washington
Germany
Lorring Diesel
United States
Senate Foreign Relations
Waite House
United Press
Senate
Congress
Treasury
Mallon
Bear Hill
Dryp
Mellon
Melion
Hagerstown
C.bd
Sherley
Court House
Sherlay
Sod
Jonathan
Alta
Hagerstown Rider Wing at Rockville Fair Exciting Day
A mule race with five starters and a motorcycle race over five miles drew strong interest at the Rockville Fair yesterday. E. Fratwell of Hagerstown led a close finish in the motorcycle event, with Wille Denham of Washington just behind as the crowd watched a tense showdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nile
Washington Pays
Hagerstown
Rockville Fair
Fratwell
Wille Denham
Washington
Anak
Court Action Aims to Reopen Colored Church
Edward J. Williams and William H. Robinson, backed by Attorney J. Cleveland Grice, seek a 66 injunction in circuit court to bar two elders J J Henry and R B Brooks from interfering with worship at Sac land Christian Church colored. They accuse the elders of forcing removal of the pastor Rev W A Cole and locking the church with padlocks to gains access for a meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Williams
Wiliam ‘H. Robinson
J. Cleveland
Grica
Sacland Christian Church
J. J. Henry
RB. Brooks
Worahig
W. A.cole
Willams
Robinson
Cale
Aldara
Hidara Houry
Brooke
Othar
Aldeva
William
Shows effect of wage reduction on Western Maryland Railway
The Western Maryland Railway reports July gross operating revenues about 200000 less than the prior July, with a net income of 2404 versus 432747 a year ago. June had higher revenue. July net income improves to 2404 from 1868 in June, suggesting a rebound once normal trade returns.
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W. M
Western Maryland Railway Company
Ravenue
Brodd
Lily
Trate
Revanuea
Haa Basa
Apring
Building cupboard near the poltico station
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a site near a police station with references to repair work and a boarded cupboard. The readable portions imply a police or maintenance context with mentions of a waiting area and possible repairs, but the text is garbled and many details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poltlco
Fey Repaira
Fey
State Roads Head Speaks at the Picnic
John W. Mackall chairman of the Brata Roads Commission spoke at the Farmers' picnic in Doub's Wobls, with Senator Capper and others expected to attend. Capper was uncertain due to Congress adjournment, while the event includes a Far Blaat Ralter booth and grain contributions from local farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Mackall
Tha
Brata Roads Commission
Senator Capper
Congressman Lever
N. C
Gray Silver
American’ Farm Bureau Federation
Thomas B. Symonds
Extension Department
University of Maryland
P. Cahill
Hancock
Washington County Farmers’ Association
Kansas
Far Blaat
Hadi
Koulighta of Pythtwy Band Engaged for Morgan's Grave Party
The Koulighta of Pythtwy Band at WUlinmeport has been engaged to perform at Morgan's grave party at Shepherdywo on Monday, Suptanbor b, the opening day of Ura tule and hora 'aha.
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Wand Tarngaghl
Wulinmeport
Morgan
Shep Bordatywo
Suptanbor
Villagers Shaken After Car Hits Rock Near Lestersburg
On the way home from Hagerstown Seba Lashley Jr of Waynecbaro drove his father’s car in the opposite direction when a front wheel struck a rock near Lestersburg causing a tire blowout. Occupants included Walker Price Floyd Fabrney Paul Hopkins Walter Kimmick Al Yord and four Wayuuahorg ball team members. No one was seriously harmed and the car sustained only light damage amid sensational but unfounded reports in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Seba' Lashley, Jr
Waynecbaro
Lestersburg
Lashley
Walker Price
Floyd Fabrney
Paul Hopkins
Walter Kimmick
al Yord
Probing Animal Kills Rabbits Near Summit Avenue
A prowling animal killed several pet rabbits belonging to Lola L. Bowers, county clerk, in a rear pen on Summit Avenue. The creature, believed to be a weasel, broke through wire and fatally injured or killed most rabbits, with two devoured and six found dead. adults soothed and shocked witnesses. Henry B. Davis of Fidelity Trust Co. visited Hagars Town to see his parents Clay Clark and Mrs Henry Davis.
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Lola L. Bowers
Lovecx
Henry B. Davis
Fidelity Trust Co
Philadelphia
Hagarstown
Clay Clark
Henry Dayit
Appeal for Federal Aid to Halt Miner Invasion
Governor Morgan urged the War Department to send 1,000 federal troops to prevent 5,000 armed miners from entering Mingo and Logan coal fields. Reports say Marmet mobilization 12 miles from Charleston, miners with rifles and machine guns advancing toward the counties, with clashes and train seizures feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mingo Co
Marmet
Morgan
Washington
War Department
Mingo
Logan County
West Virginia
Charleston
W. Va
Feida Mingo
Logan
Govarnan
F J Logan
Citleena
Uni
Big Steamer Goes Down in Pacific Off Washington Coast
A Canadian freighter sank off the Washington coast with parts of its crew rescued by the Cordova after a distress call. One lifeboat with crewmen is reported missing as searchors alert sea stations along the Pacific to locate the vessel and determine the cause. The Cordova was en route from Honolua to Portland when the call came through.
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Ay United Frese
Seattle
Hoerhold Fling
Caute
Washington
Seattlas
Seattla B
Cordova
Pacific
Honolua
Portland
Fishermen Sport as Bass Catches Rise in Williamsport
Fishermen along the Potomac near Williamsport report strong bass catches. The Board of Education plans to appoint teachers, with 16 bass caught in three hours cited as proof of good activity. Supt. Grimes notes vacancies remain in rural schools and final reopening arrangements will be set at the board meeting.
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Potomac River
Willamsport
Ite
Board of Education
Charles Corby
Mont of Teachara
Thesday
Grimes
Alex. Burn
George Murray
Williamaport
Building Permits For J B Gelst And Edward Umyre
Building permits filed for J B Gelst rear 423 Salem for a blackramith shop and for Edward Umyre on Cleveland Avens latory trame house 26 by 30 feet. Local records show approvals pending and inspections scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Gelst
Salem
Edward Umyre
Cleveland Avens
Eastern Coal and Mining Company to Locate in Hagerstown
The Eastern Coal and Mining Company of Cumberland will locate in Hagerstown at the Baltimore and Ohio stockyards on Summit avenue and Hood street. They have leased for five years from C. D. Sherley and will take possession September 1. Plans include three elevators and coal chutes with conveyors, a retaining wall, and extensive improvements to handle all kinds of coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Coal and Mining Company of Cumberland
Hageratown
C. D. Sherley
Baltimore and Ohio
Summit Avenue
Hood Street
Sininit
Ate
Thas Tenis
Tanauaits
Cape Airt
Best Attended Reunion of Year Held by Caseys
Over four hundred Keights of Col umbus left on the first WM. tral of the day for the Ath annual reunion at Pen Mar today from Hagerstown and Cumberland. Feo lulieatione this will be the beat attended reunion of the year at the mountain pack. Other apoeial trama ouerlad other hun dra, and a Tuppalgiit tavern this avewng at 7.1. Hon. Patrick Ilvary Katty, Congeans tae of Mieren, was LA apwatt at the day. A SWAT musical brake Vesti cation.
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Columbus
Pen Mar
Hagerstown
Cumberland
Patrick Ilvary Katty
Tae
Mieren
Vesti Cation
Suspected misdeeds prompt patrol arrest tale
Two patrolmen faced a difficult arrest of a woman named in the report. The scene included a struggle as officers attempted to restrain her after claims of assaulting John B. Clay. The account notes a full day’s work by Patrolman Divine amid confusion and incomplete details.
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Bintk Overhart
John B. Clay
Harketes
Divine
Latre
Msorderly Caneduat
Many Leave For Ocean and Ut
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered phrases about departures to an ocean or Atlantic area and miscellaneous garbled names. No coherent event, date, or identifiable entities emerge to anchor a tidy summary.
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ZR-2
Garkiess
Chesapeake
Hagerstor
J. D. Sherley
Geraild
By Carl DE Grotte
Rockville
State Roads Head
John Mackall
Farmers’ Outing
BASS
Coal Company
Cumberland Concern
Caseys
Gire
Ocean
Atlantia
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