Death of Air Mail Pilot Clarence Gilbert Near Kaneville
Air mail pilot Clarence Gilbert died in a snowstorm near Kaneville Illinois after his parachute failed. His wrecked plane with mail was found after a 15 hour search. Investigations by the Postoffice Department and aircraft experts were ordered by air mail superintendent Carl F. Egee.
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Omaha
Postoffice Department
Carl F. Egee
Air Mail
Clarence Gilbert
Kaneville
Ill
Chicago
A. P
Carmera
Gilbert
Sir Mail
Iowa City
Obituary notices from 1924 with multiple family deaths
Dated obituaries list several individuals including Lillian May Figeral, Sara Holroyd Bright, and John H Clark. Entries note dates of death from December 1924, parental or spouse connections, last residences in Washington area, funeral arrangements, and interment at Rock Creek or Congressional cemeteries or Sacred Heart Church area.
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Saxodex
Lillian May
Benjamin H
Margarete M Babcock Figeral
Proust
Bright
Eighth Street
Sara Holroyd
Willan T Bright
Generai
Clark
John H
Julia C
John W Clerk
W Wo Chambers Company
Chapin Street
Sacred Heart Church
Slatesnth Street
Park Road
Rock Creek Cemetery
Airman Gilbert Killed in Snowstorm Crash Near Iowa City
Jair crews recovered the body of 26 year old airman Gilbert from Plainsville Kansas after a crash in a raging snowstorm during a relief flight between Chicago and Iowa City. He trained at Fort Riley Kansas and is survived by his wife visiting relatives in Junction City.
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Jair
Gilbert
Hig Blang
Plainsvile
Kansas
Chicago
Iowa City
Army Aviation
Fort Riley
Junction City
Communists Peril Myth Denied by Herriot in Paris
Premier Herriot told foreign press in Paris that France faces no grave social crisis. He conceded a communist party exists but is not growing. He said authorities will repress any disturbance and urged reporters to reject sensational falsehoods about upheaval.
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Paris
A. P
Herriot
France
Airship Band to Play Over New York Christmas Eve
Los Angeles naval dirigible formerly ZR-3 will fly over New York City on Christmas Eve with illumination and several circuit runs over Manhattan. A band aboard the ship will play Hark the Angels Sing and broadcast via radio. Secretary Wilbur will have a Navy message read from the ship. Also noted, two youths were arrested for breaking into newspaper vending devices in Georgia Avenue and stealing pennies.
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Lakehurst
N. J
Los Angeles
New York City
Orde
Metropolis
J. H. Klein, Jr
Naval Air Station
Manhattan
Secretary of the Navy
Wilbur
New York
Angels
Petrone Stanley
P Street
Henry Cleri
Third Street
W. D. Redden
Tenth Precinct
Georgia Avenue
Death Notices from Washington Area December 1924
A string of obituaries lists names, dates, and funeral arrangements for residents and relatives in Washington and nearby areas. Entries include ARY Ford, Edward A Foster, Helene B Fraser, Jennie Haas, Sadie Herschman, Lavinia Holverson, Louis Hough, Edward Lyons, Leeta J Petteys, Frances Beeret, Admiral William H N Van Reypen, Mary Wallace, and others with service times, church names, and cemeteries. Interments occur at Arlington National Cemetery, Fort Lincoln, Mt Olivet, and local churchyards.
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Jennie Haas
Einstein
Henry Haas
Seventh Street
Heerschman
Whla Om
Sarah Herschman
Fannie Hieskin
Len B. Yamin
Max Herschman
Mox Herschmas
Harry Herschman
Rose Herschman
Atrest
Holvenson
North Carolina Avenue
Thomas
Lavinia B
Holverson
Hough
Emily J Lyons
Beckett
Edward Lyons
Louise E Glurién
Plorencs Yosetters
Mary
Teresa
Lyona Foneral
St. Peter's Church
Masa
Arlington National Cemetery
Petteys
Sibley Hospital
Jong
Leeta J
George Petteys
Hysong
N Street
Dako
Jackson Street
Brookland Methodist Episcopal Church
Fourteenth
Lawrence Streets
Fort Lincoln
Beeret
Kensington
Frances
Edward A Serry
St John’s Catholic Church
Yoreat Glen
Mt. Olivet
van Reypen
Nogering Winess
William Hnickerbolkbe
Bookina Street
Portheest
Wenlands Cemetery
Philadepbia Pa
Imperial pref erence plan eyed amid Argentina trade links
London reports Baldwin government weighing meat discrimination to favor dominions in a bid to boost imperial exports. Proposed shifts include Australia replacing Argentina as meat supplier, with £1,000,000 yearly aid idea floated by Churchill and cabinet pressure, while cautious on Argentina ties and upcoming Prince of Wales visit.
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London
A. P
Today
Baldwin
Dominions
A. R. Hassan
Australian Meat Council
Australia
South America
Cabinet
Board of Trade
MacDonald
Thomas
England
Winston Spencer Churchill
Hassan
Commons
Argentina
Argentine
South American
Prince of Wales
France Seeks Moratorium and Preference on Debt Payment
Retiring French Ambassador Jules Jusserand urged a moratorium on U S debt to France with preference over other creditors. He argued France suffered heavy wartime losses, must pay, and needs equitable terms, not a different settlement, to keep peace and defend against communism.
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U. S
France
United States
Jules J. Jusserand
Janet Richards
South Carolina
Maine
England
Dover
York
Jusserand
Pyrennes
Alps
Verdun
War reflections on Germany and regional balance
A speaker argues that risk grows intolerable for Germany, a centrally located and disarmed power. He compares Germany's military position with those of neighboring states, including France, without naming the country directly. The remarks suggest concern over regional security dynamics and potential implications for Europe.
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Germany
France
Allied Military Board Sees Germany Arming
The interallied military commission met with Marshal Foch and drafted resolutions after reviewing Berlin’s fortnightly report. Germany is seen as not fully fulfilling disarmament terms of the Versailles treaty, with evacuation prospects in the Cyglogne area dimming due to the control mission’s findings of German arming activity.
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A. P
Supreme
Interallied Military Commission
Marshal Foch
Berlin
Interallied Control Mission
Connerl
Germany
Cyglogne
Atlanta chaplain resigns from prison post
The Department of Justice confirmed reports that Father Thomas P. Hayden, chaplain at the Atlanta Federal Penitentiary, has resigned though officials would not confirm details. Prison officials refused to say if the resignation was demanded. Hayden had been tied to the prison corruption probe involving Warden Sartain and Deputy Warden Fletcher, though his name does not appear in the indictment.
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Department of Justice
Thomas P. Hayden
Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
Atlanta
Father Hayden
A. B. Sartain
L. J. Fletcher
Fletcher
Vermonters Lead All In Aiding G.O.P. Fund
Vermont led all states in number of contributors to the Republican campaign fund with $64,311.75 from 14,316 persons. Benjamin Williams of Proctor reported the state had the highest number of contributors relative to its registered vote in any similar drive. Contributions ranged from 10 cents to 2500 dollars.
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Rutland
Vermont
Coolidge
Republican Committee
Benjamin Williams
Proctor
Laborite Wins in Scotland By-Election
Dundee Scotland December 22 T Johnson laborite was elected to parliament over liberal candidate E D Simon by 22 972 to 10 234 votes. The by election followed the death of labor member Edmond Dene Morel. The contest was a straight laborites versus liberals race.
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Scotland
Dundee
T. Johnson
E. D. Simon
Johnson
Simon
Edmond Dene Morel
Democrats Defend Party After Election Debt
Jesse TH Jones, director of finance of the national committee, says the Democratic party remains strong despite a $300,000 deficit from the campaign. He asserts the party’s principles endure, pledges support for the Coolidge administration, and expects orderly fundraising to cover the debt.
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Democratic Party
Jesse TH Jones
National Committee
Jones
Washington
House
Senate
Coolidge
Albanian Rebels Endure Heavy Losses in Frontline Battles
A cablegram from the Albanian government reported 200 dead or wounded on the Mati front as anti government forces clashed yesterday. Scutari remained tranquil with government claims of success in Kosovo prefecture and limited rebel advances in Luma district. The mobilization appeal drew reservists with notable enthusiasm.
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New York
Albania
Mati
Kossovo
Luma
Midnight Mass Celebrant and Preacher Named for Christmas
Rev Dr Cartwright will be celebrant and Monsignor Thomas will preach the Christmas Midnight Mass. Holy Communion to be administered. Other Masses start Thursday morning at 30 cents. The last Mass is a pontifical High Mass at 11 o’clock with Monsignor Thomas as celebrant and Rev Dr Cartwright as preacher. No services afternoon or night.
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Cartwright
Monsignor
Thomas
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