Knight Pilot Dies En Route From Cheyenne to Chicago
A crash and pneumonia linked death of pilot Jack Knight, aged 36, is reported after a nonstop Cheyenne to Chicago flight. Knight left Cheyenne at night and perished near Beechanan after a 41-minute leg, with his father reportedly aged, awaiting telegrams of the loss. The voyage was said to be uneventful until arrival.
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Csny & Post
Omaha
Desoe
Chicago
Chi
Cheyenne
Saal;pane
Bechanan
Cemmi
Omee
Fiv
Giant plane sets coast to coast air mail record
A giant plane that broke coast to coast air mail range records will be used in a series of test flights from San Aguce to New York. The second flight of the armies established a new coast to west record as the post office announced a government air mail service route will be followed.
Pennsylvania Moves to Avert Coal Tieup Amid War Time Measures
Governor Pinchot announced wartime coal management steps to prevent a supply disruption as talks at Atlantic City stalled. Officials proposed a new authority to coordinate substitutes and prioritize Western reserves, with emergency plans to tap coke and fuel oil if anthracite runs short.
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Warbimsurg
Governor Pinchot
Wes Cone
Presdent Coolidge
Atlantic City
White House
West Virginie
Mystery Still Enshrouds Slaying of Girl Bride
Police struggle to identify the killer of Elsie Jorgensen Bettie 11, wife of Bettle Jr., as letters found under a pillow and handwriting tests are pursued. Mrs Lowe, mother of the deceased, is questioned and detained as a witness while investigators widen the inquiry.
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Colorado Springe
Colo. Aus
Elsie Jorgensen Bettie
HL Buttle
Lowe
Mra Guttle
Denver
Uy of Wak
Colo Mra
Belabrve
Mob encases man in tar and feathers during church service
In Texas on August 28 a man described as from Honey Island was tarred and feathered during a church service. Sgts report a mob seized him while he was driving near Hardin county, and six assailants participated. The victim claims immunity was offered in exchange for information.
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Texas
Saratoga
Hardin County
Eighteenth Cable to Cross Atlantic In Record Run
Huge prams at Far Rockaway workshops prep the Eighteenth Cable for transatlantic service. The line will traverse Nova Scotia and the Azores to Havre with a capacity of 1,200 letters a minute, per Postal Telegraph Commercial Cable system president Cla Mackay.
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New York
Far Rockaway
Commercial Cable Company
Atlantic
Nova Scotia
Azores
Havre
Cla Mackay
Postal Telegraph Commercial Cable System
Postal Flight Arrival Marked New York Relay Finish
The east bound relay flight completed its trans continental run in New York at 11 17 P M standard time as the fastest segment yet. A separate item notes arrival at Salt Lake City from Heck Springs with timing around mountain time and mentions Sharpnack and Kev in brief, unclear context.
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Hempstead
N. Y
C. H
Sale Lake City
Heck Springs
Elke
Kev
Ione
General March Is in Roma Language Ventures Three Years Ago
General March in Roma reflects on language studies and travel history. The fragmentary notes mention Roma and language work from years past, indicating cultural exploration and linguistic focus.
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Roma
Langvages
Govers Best Ready 7 Take Action
Government officials report readiness for seven action plans as of August 25. Authorities emphasize swift execution across departments to address public concerns and improve service delivery.
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Govers
Uwashington
Berlin press signals cautious steps toward postwar reconciliation
Fragmentary Berlin report notes cautious mood in press and public as the path to a settlement with France and the broader reconciliation process gains attention. Officials discuss reparations and future relations amid lingering sorrow.
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France
Longwood Women's Bowl Final Wins Mallory Over McKane
Mrs Molla B Mallory of New York defeated Kathleen McKane in straight sets 6 2 6 1 to win the invitation women's tennis singles title at Longwood.
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Brookline
Mass
Molla B. Mallory
New York
Longwood
Kathleen McKane
Brush
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