Submarine rescue trials amid rough seas at New London
News from New London describes rescue efforts after the submarine S-51 was rammed by the City of Rome. Adverse weather halted divers and crane operations, with Admiral Christy reporting conditions prevented lifting and survival chances diminishing as crews await improved seas.
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Een
Necond Sciene Ames
Hon Hagerstown
Harstown
Hagerstown
Mitchell
Clister i
U.S
New London
Genn
H. H. Christy
Christy
Rome
Camden
Planet
Monarch
Century
Newport
Read Ness
Chinely Hag
K. J. King
Suumaring Bays
Montana Earth Tremor Shakes Helena Residents
A magnitude tremor at 2 30 am loosened snow on roofs and woke residents in Helena and nearby areas. The quake lasted six seconds and was felt by multiple households. Reports also mention a tremor felt in California with minor effects in San Francisco and Oakland.
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Helena
Monk
California
San Francisco
Oakland
Dry Violators Pay Fines Of Five Million
Washington report summarizes the Treasury solicitor's annual tally of Prohibition Act cases for the year ending June 30. He handled 29,620 cases with fines and compromises exceeding a large total. 529 offered compromises, 398 accepted yielding about 3 million in fines, 17 refunds, and 120 cases carried forward.
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Washington
Solicitor of the Treasury
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Building activity in Hagerstown slows to monthlong pause
Building permits issued by City Clerk Ned Carlisle show September totals of 46685 for all structures in Hagerstown, with garages valued between 25 and 600 and five houses under construction. The report notes a $9000 drop from August and highlights notable additions to Cate City Building Corp in West Washington Street as part of the month’s activity.
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Hagerstown
Ned Carlisle
Cate City Building Corporation
West Washington Street
Bowles Wins Wet Seat in Congress in Special Election
In Springfield, Henry L. Bowles, Republican, defeated Roland D. Sawyer of Ware to join the House, signaling another wet in Coolidge era politics. Bowles carried 12,202 votes to Sawyer 9,067 amid a dry issue driven race. The special election followed the death of George D. Charrell.
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Congress
Springfield
Mans
Henry L. Bowles
Roland D. Sawyer
Ware
Coolidge
Gaids
National
House of Representatives
Sawyer
George D. Charehill
Aptherat
Mr. Bowyer
William M. Forgrave
State Anti-Saloon League
Debt mission nears agreement on French war debt with U S 4billion plan
Washington reports the debt talks between French and American missions moved closer to a settlement. Proposals include tying payments to French capacity, delaying if the exchange market is unfavorable, and extending the repayment period from 62 to 70 years. French seeks about 100 million annual payments while Americans push toward 167 million. President Coolidge monitors and could act promptly if needed.
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Washington
Coolidge
Hag
La Follette Jr Wins Wisconsin Senate Seat
Wisconsin selects La Follette Jr to fill the unexpired term ending March 4, 1929. Rock county supporters resisted but Racine Kenosha and Walworth counties swung to La Follette by margins, confirming his victory in the special election.
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Wisconsin
LaFollette
Iim
Free
Wse
Rock
Racine
la Follette
Kenosha Wos
Walworth
LaFoliette
Vote Favors A Strike On W M Railway Soon
A Western Maryland Railroad strike appears inevitable with engineers and airmen to walk out within two months. Cumberland and Hagerstown locals voted almost unanimously for a walkout as unions pin hopes on other locals to follow. Union leaders cite a U S Labor Board wage decision unsettled two years ago and note coal demand pressures shaped timing.
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Western Maryland
Cumberland
Maryland
U.S. Labor Board
Bitubinoua
Hagerstown
Stranger Western Visitor Seeks Drink at Courthouse
A hefty Westerner, claiming West origin, breezed into the county courthouse corridor and asked an employee for a drink, saying locals go to the sheriff for a drink. Sheriff Culley was not in to greet him.
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Court House
Snoritt
Cufley
Two Pleasinger children injured in Amaranth crash
On the Lincoln highway west of St Thomas Fulton county Pa a car driven by their father was crowded off the road. The two Pleasinger children were injured and taken to Chamberburg hospital while the other occupants escaped. G E Hoda of 7 Winter Street Trooper Mitchell and Corporal McCarthy investigated alleging the Hose car failed to stop.
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W. R Pleasinger
Amaranth
Fulton County
Lincoln Highway
St. Thomas
G. E. Hoda
Winter Street
Thin City
Troonor Mitchell
Mosevefors Justice Shultz
Tallara
Reidler
Plessinger Party
Chamberaturg
Toth Autos
Internation
McCarthy
Mitchell
Plessinger
Haase
Italy
Chambersburg
Fire safety push and tragedy share town notes
W Rush Fortney of Landis Tool Co died in Milwaukee after a train incident. His family in Waynesboro learns details are limited. Mayor Bowman urges Fire Prevention Week and broad cooperation to reduce conflagrations. Barn fire destroys structure on W W Hoover farm near St Thomas, Franke county.
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Landis Tool Co
Weynesboro
Chicago
Milwaukee
Wis
James H. Fortney
Waynesboro
Portney
Fortney
Chinago
Latdis Co
Misa Macy Fortney
Tweryeng
W. W. Hoover
St. Thoma
Franke County
Naam Ae A
Comedian Charles Chaplin’s Mother Granted US Stay
In Washington on September 30, Hannah Chaplin, mother of comedian Charles Chaplin, was granted temporary permission to remain in the United States until February 1, 1926.
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Washington
Hannah Chaplin
Charles Chaplin
United States
W. M. Railroad Bridge Burns in Fire Incident
Fire started by hot coals from an engine destroyed a small wooden bridge on the Western Maryland Railroad branch to Waynesboro near Lesherschaab and Greencastle road. The railroad hauled water to the scene but the bridge burned beyond repair. Traffic halted for hours due to the blaze.
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Maryland
Man asks governor to aid suicide plan in Texas
A Houston man writes Governor Miriam A Fortusca claiming he cannot overcome a factor driving him to end his life. He seeks authority and help to pursue a dangerous act that would spare his family a perceived burden. He states he is unmarried and claims a poor financial position while offering details of his planned action wagered to meet death.
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Elouston
Texas
Houston
Miriam A. Fortusca
Wes
Amateurs Bungling Flaws Draw Navy Criticism
General notables fault Navy handling of Shenandoah disaster and PN-9 failure to reach Hawaii. William Mitchell testifies before the President's Aircraft Board, alleging bungling in equipment for Arctic expedition and violation of the peace time law by using naval air forces in the Middle West. He says the dirigible lacked parachutes and questions refueling feasibility, urging accountability at high Navy levels.
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Washington
Shenandoah
Navy
Aly
Army
Farmers reap large profits from Franklin tomatoes
The H. J. Heirity Co began canning in Chambersburg this summer and paid Franklin county farmers a net profit of 82,900 for the season. About 16,500 tons were grown, with an estimated 37.60 per acre profit and employment for about ten more people during the summer.
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H. J. Heirity Co
Chambersburg
Franklin County
Spanish Moroccan Capital Bombed in Night Shelling
Tangier dispatch reports Tetuan, the capital of Spanish Morocco, heavily shelled by rebel Moroccans with 12 mm guns Monday night. Advices reaching here today indicate the attack targeted government and military facilities amid ongoing unrest in the region.
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Tangier
Tetuan
Spanish Morocco
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