Shenandoah disaster witness recounts storm guidance
Lakehurst N J September court testimony cites Commander Lansdowne and Lieut Joseph B aerologist as witnesses. Officers discuss whether a southward turn or easterly course would have prevented the wreck after the airship Shenandoah was caught in storm clouds.
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Zac Downe
Joseph B
Testis
Naval Court
Commadowne
Qa Chan
Anderson
Lansdowne
Mars Rosa Lansdowne
Tynandoah
Anton Heinen
Fortman
Shenandoah
Wilbur F Iority
Investigatio
Ashington
Ayistol
Ohio Valley
Fition
Commander. Com
Lanai
Shenandoah Wreck Case Details Court Proceedings
Witnesses describe weather as thunderstorms probable and debate course change to avoid danger. Officers discuss wind, cloud bands, and a southeasterly versus southerly path as the airship encountered cyclone-like conditions over Lakehurst.
Man Held at Bristol Not Anderson Yet a Wanted Man
William M. Williford, a mysterious stranger arrested near Wideners Valley for resemblance to bandit George Anderson, was turned over to Wise County authorities. He faces larceny charges as a suitcase containing clothing parts was found with him. Williford claimed a Middleboro Kentucky home and said he has a Virginia wife and two children.
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William M. Williford
Wideners Valley
Washington County
George “Dutch” Anderson
Wise
McIntyre
Abingdon
Williford
Middleboro
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Opponents of Nickel Plate Merger Set for Hearing
Opponents of the Nickel Plate merger scheduled a hearing before the Interstate Commerce Commission to begin presenting evidence Wednesday of next week. The Associated Press reported from Washington D C.
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Associated Proan
Washington, D . C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Atterbury Chosen President of Pennsylvania Railroad
William Wallace Atterbury was elected president of the Pennsylvania Railroad today. He succeeds Samuel Rea who retired under the company pension plan.
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Philadelphia
Iam
Wallace Atterbury
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Samuel Rea
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