Shenandoah Dirigible Disaster Over Ohio City
The Shenandoah airship breaks in three pieces after a squall near Caldwell Ohio killing its commander Lieutenant Commander Landsdown and at least thirteen crew. The wreck occurred while en route from Lakehurst New Jersey to the West.
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Shenandoah Hit by Lightning Reported at 6 35 A M
The Moundsville aviation field telegraphed the navy department that the Shenandoah was struck by lightning at 6 35 this morning. The report comes from Washington, D C, via Associated Press.
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Ship torn loose in gale off Lakehurst
A skeleton crew aboard the vessel at Lakehurst in January 1924 faced a violent gale that tore the ship free from its moorings.
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Savannah Sailor James A Moore Jr. 23 Killed on Shenandoah
Savannah resident James A Moore Jr died aboard the Shenandoah at age 23. He was the son of James A Moore of Savannah and is survived by his widow and one year old daughter, in addition to his parents.
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James A. Moore, Jr
James A. Moore
Eleven Dead as Shenandoah Breaks in Two in Wind Storm
Columbus reports indicate eleven people were killed when the Shenandoah broke in two during a wind storm at Belle Valley early today.
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ZR-1 Shenandoah Christened Fleet Airship No. 1
The Shenandoah ZR-1 was christened on October 10 1923 after United States Navy acceptance as Fleet Airship No. 1. Construction began September 1919 at Lakehurst New Jersey, launched August 20 1923, with 680 foot length and 136 600 pounds gross lift hydrogen.
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Mother of Shenandoah commander mourns in Greenville
Mrs Elizbeth Lansdown mother of Commander Zachary Lansdown awaits greeting as Shenandoah airship flies over Greenville Ohio. She is reported near collapse after anticipating the famous son’s return.
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Zachary Lansdown
Search for missing naval seaplane PN-9 continues
In San Francisco and Honolulu reporters describe a day of intensified search for the missing naval seaplane PN-9 No. 1 and its five crewmen. Navy officials say no sighting has been confirmed and the Aroostook and Tangager, along with other ships and aircraft, are scouring the Pacific from Maui toward the 163rd meridian and latitude 23 45.
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500 El Paso Families Homeless in Flood
El Paso Texas September 3 five hundred families in El Paso and three suburban additions are homeless in the worst flood here since 1897. Damage is estimated at four hundred thousand dollars.
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French Fortress Fell to Rebels and Garrison Massacred
London dispatch reports an unofficial claim that the French fortress at Suedia was captured by rebel tribesmen and the garrison massacred. A French airplane later demolished the town with bombs.
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Corn Prices Jump On Chicago Market
Prices rose more than five cents a bushel with September corn at 97 1/2 cents, up from 94 1/2 yesterday. The market movement is noted amid wartime naval patrols and searches for a missing seaplane near Pearl Harbor, with commercial ships on alert for sightings.
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Weather outlook calls for fair tonight and Friday
The forecast shows fair conditions tonight and Friday with moderate southwest winds. No precipitation expected and temperatures mild for the period.
Maranville Resigns as Chicago Cubs Manager Today
Walter Rabbit Maranville resigns as manager of the Chicago Cubs. George Gibson is named acting manager for the remainder of the season. Maranville will stay with the club as shortstop after stepping down from managing duties.
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San Francisco Hawaii Flight Postponed Indefinitely
Secretary Wilbur today ordered the proposed PB-1 naval plane flight from San Francisco to Hawaii postponed indefinitely. The decision was announced from Washington D C and reported by The Associated Press.
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Proposal to Employ Farmers on Highway Work in Georgia
The Georgia highway board heard plans from Chairman Holder to hire drought-stricken county residents for road projects. He stated the state could seek two million dollars from government funds and gasoline tax allocations, with a further one million requested from congressional representatives.
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British Mine Sweeper Armentieres Sinks Off Vancouver Island
The H. M. S. Armentieres, a British mine sweeper from the Canadian naval base at Bequimilt, struck a rock and sank in Pipestem Inlet, Barkley Sound, on Vancouver Island's west coast. All crew members reached shore safely.
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Overnight Air Mail Plane Delayed By Storm
An eastbound overnight air mail plane from Chicago failed to reach New York on schedule this morning amid storm concerns. Officials fear it may have been caught in the same storm that wrecked the Shenandoah.
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