S-51 Disaster Deepens as Sharks Roam Block Island
Off Block Island on October 3 the rescue fleet hunted for S-51 crew remains as a school of six to eight foot sharks swam nearby. New London reports confirm several bodies recovered and the navy’s salvage effort continues with diver work and plans to enter the forward torpedo compartment despite a 22 inch hatch.
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Block Island
A.P
David Sentner
New London
Conn
Bok
Dauntless
Magnificent jewels stolen from Mrs Donahue in Plaza hotel robbery
New York police estimate the Donahue heiress jewels worth about 683000 were stolen from her Plaza hotel suite. Investigators suspect professional thieves with underworld backing, as Cartier provides a full pedigree and gems have been cabled to Paris London and major shops. Police hope ransom may be sought given the high value and market risk.
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New York
James F. Donahue
Woolworth
John D. Coghlin
Enfight
Coughlin
Cartiers
Donahue
Paris
London
S-51 Submarine disaster recovery efforts underway at Pensacola
The recovery of bodies from the S 51 disaster intensified as Rear Admirals Christy Beuret and Simon Lake oversee operations under Secretary Wilbur’s order. Salvage cranes Monarch and Century failed to move the vessel, while lights are proposed to be made more distinctive to avoid confusion with fishing craft. Brady Lindsay’s body has been recovered and will be sent to Bagdad, Florida for funeral services with a naval escort.
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Fior Ith
Naval Hospital
Newport
Rome
Navy
W. E. Lawton
B. D. Lindsay
Pensacola
Fla
John L. Gibson
Portland
Oregon
H. H. Christy
Abmarine
J. D. Beuret
Simon Lake
Wilbur
Monarch
Century
Fra
Brady Lindsay
Lindsay
Pensacola Naval Air Station
Bagdad
Santa Rosa County
The Rise and Fall of Old Lavoye Wyoming Oil Town
NEA Service reports Old Lavoye Wyoming once boasted $3 million annual business and 1,500 residents. Oil profits spurred a boom, then a court fight by Ohio Oil Company led to evacuation and relocation three miles away to a cleaner, new Lavoye still with oil beneath its feet. The old town remains abandoned with bitter tensions unresolved.
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NEA Service
Sheridan
Wys
Old Savaye
Wyo
Lavoye
West
Wyoming
Joseph Lavaye
Salt Creek
Savaye
Ohio Oil Company
Washington
T. Blake Kennedy
Teapot Dome
Harry Sinclair
Oil Company
Old
Old Lavoye
Mill Paymaster Is Robbed by Bandits in Massachusetts
In Lawrence on October 3 a masked robber with a revolver and an accomplice robbed George Alexander the paymaster of the Wood mill, owned by the American Woolen Company. Alexander and guard Joseph Hicks were forced to surrender the pay envelopes as the bandits fled.
Florida Governor to Join War on Propaganda Over Florida Growth
Governor John W. Martin plans to help lead a statewide drive against alleged northern state propaganda aimed at curbing Florida migration. He may attend a New York conference October 9 with national news agencies and executives to curb unscrupulous promoters harming legitimate business. Participating figures include General Coleman Dupont Baron Collier H H Raymond John H Perry August Hecksher and Walter Bachman of Jacksonville.
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Tallahassee
Fra
Inter - News Service
John W. Martin
Florida
Herbert A. Dann
Florida Development Board
New York
Martin
General T. Coleman Dupont
Baron G. Collier
H. H. Raymond
John H.perry
August Hecksher
Walter Bachman
Jacksonville
Tug Richmond Afire Off Georgia Coast
A radio message reports the tug Richmond, about 40 miles south of Savannah, afire with no danger yet. The vessel is believed to be towing a cargo along the coast, but Savannah has no further information.
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Savannah
Richmond
Warning to Nations by Elihu Root on Codification of International Law
The article reports Elihu Root’s views on codification of international law and the role of the Permanent Court of International Justice and The Hague in preventing war. It emphasizes the need for judicial decision as a substitute for war and the growing acceptance of court rulings to reduce future international controversies.
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Washington
Plaghanes Theodore Burton
Erin
Permanent Court of Intonal Justice
Angle of Nations
Hague Court of Arbitration
Root
Permanent Court of International Justice
League of Nations
Bald Eagles Destroyed in Alaska Over Six Years
The report states that 18,000 bald eagles have been destroyed in Alaska over the past six years, a figure attributed to ongoing losses affecting wildlife. The note also mentions the United States issued its first stamp in 1849, highlighting a historic milestone.
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Alaska
United States
Fort Benning Major Honored for Best Lawn at Post
Major Louis P. Ford executive officer at Fort Benning Ga is commended by the commanding general for maintaining one of the best lawns on the post The letter invites other officers to view the Bermuda grass yard and learn care techniques Ford will share guidance to improve appearance at Fort Benning amid ongoing pioneer stage conditions with temporary buildings and rough roads.
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Army Infantry School
Fortning
Louis P. Ford
Fort Benning
Ford
France and Germany May Be Reconciled
In Nimes France Premier Painleve speaks on Franco German reconciliation calling it the cornerstone for peace. He says the mass of the peoples must shed distrust and believe in each other to advance Locarno era diplomacy with Aristide Briand pushing a bold peace effort since the armistice.
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Nimes
France
A.P
Premier Painleve
Aristide Briand
Locarno
Race horses perish when ship founder at Jersey harbor
Six crewmen of the French steamer Atala reported missing after the vessel struck a rock and sank off St Malo en route to Jersey. A number of valuable race horses were lost with the ship, and the Atala later landed at Gorey harbor on the channel island of Jersey.
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London
International News’ Service
Gorey Harbor
Channel Island
Jersey
St. Malo
France
Larocgq
Spanish troops tighten hold on important city near Ajdir
Madrid reports General Primo de Rivera’s forces strengthen control around Ajdir and the Rifian stronghold, with Abd El Krim’s followers withdrawing to Tarquist. Spanish and French cooperation advances east as munitions and supplies are seized. Mobility of control aims to boost morale among loyal tribes.
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Primo de Rivera
Ajdir
A. Peit
Alhucemace Bay
Jordana
Abd-El-Krim
Tarquist
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