Air aces' plane crash kills three in rain and fog near Wheeling
In heavy rain and fog near Wheeling West Virginia on October 17 a group of air aces en route to interior stations crashed The Honeymoon Express or Honeymoon Express killed pilot George H Burgress 38 of Brooklyn aviation editor Maurice C Hutton 23 Dayton editor Verne Timmerman 24 Dayton staff photographer. Six others forced down eleven diverted to Bangin Field dayton and Bolling Field Washington Not clear exact cause but engines faltered and fire followed impact.
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New Salem
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Discovery of Oil Wakes Up Seven Points Town
SELINGSGROVE Pa October 17 The town of Seven Points awakens to oil evidence on at least two farms Isaac Leopleys farm first yielded oil a bucket was ignited and burned for some time Some locals say the oil resembles gasoline Authorities urge fire precautions after a near miss last year when a lighted cigarette caused a gas well explosion and injuries.
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Standard Oil of New York to pay 25 percent stock dividend
Stockholders will receive a 25 percent stock dividend and vote on November 4 to raise capital from 9,400,000 to 15,000,000 shares of 25 dollars each. The new funds will finance acquisitions of refining and producing facilities and include Magnolia Petroleum stake expansion.
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Druscilla the Drab Girl Exposed as a Shy Type
A critical portrait of Druscilla describing her as a drab, inconspicuous woman with ash hair and gray eyes. The piece argues she lacks confidence and rarely speaks, living a private inner world while awaiting a chance for self realization or romance to awaken her dullness.
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Eo Ae Tang
Weeks in Boston Before Departing for South America
United Press reports John W. Weeks plans to resign secretly in Washington and spend time with his son before heading to South America on October. The note confirms Weeks will depart soon after a period in Boston.
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White King Back in Briton Home
John Boyes known as the White King of Wa Kikuyu has returned to England after fourteen years among Kenya’s Kikuyu tribes. Born in Hull he fled to sea and drifted to Africa where he united tribes through feats and charm, later influencing local chiefs’ descendants who now ride in $2,500 cars.
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Ina Claire files for divorce over desertion and cruelty
Chicago, Oct 17. Ina Claire, comedienne, seeks a divorce from James Whittacker, ex Chicago music critic, charging desertion and cruelty. She once starred in Grounds for Divorce on stage.
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Ina Claire
Comedienne
James Whittacker
New York Nears Coal Shortage Warns State Commission
The New York state coal commission said the anthracite supply crisis mirrors the worst stage of the 1922 23 winter after a statewide conference with representatives from all regions.
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