Linbargh voices opposition to halting trans ocean flights
Col Charles A gh responds to trans oceanic flight developments. He argues exploration and gradual development are needed despite risk. He cites Wright brothers era and calls for safety through trained personnel weather data and radio aids. He warns total restriction would hinder scientific progress and aviation advancement.
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Associated Press
Charles A.gh
Aiatt Iesses
Pats
Wright Brothers
Special Grand Jury To Probe Campbell County Primary
Judge Don T Flessey of Campbell county convened a special grand jury in Rustburg to investigate reports of irregularities in the Campbell County primary. The action aims to determine if electoral irregularities affected the proceedings. Local officials and residents await findings from the inquiry.
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Campbell County
Rejecttve
Halsey
Juty
Lynchburg
Don Tflessey
Rustburg
Hill Maintains His Innocence At Edge Of Mother's Grave
Ottawa Ohio Sept 12 Harry Hill, arrested on suspicion in his mother's death, was questioned beside her grave in a dim cellar then jailed. He insisted he did not kill his ex wife, a Streeter physician’s former wife, and said he could prove it later. Hill was found in Seattle after a nationwide search. His only escape is a habeas corpus writ, with new attorney Arthur Shea joining his defense.
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Associated Press
Ottawa
Til
Pacific Coast
Harry
Hill
Seattle
Wash
Tilson
Congress
House
War and Navy
Interior Departments
Two Trying To Emulate Ericson Rescued At Sea
English student Richard M. Jackson and William St. Clair, a south London schoolmaster, were adrift six days in a 22 foot yawl after setting out from the Erith Yacht Club to mirror Leif Ericsson’s voyage. They were rescued by steamship Alcor 350 miles off Belle Isle and brought to Montreal.
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Montreal
Can
North Atlantic
Richard. M. Jackson
William ©. St. Clair
Lincoln youths fined for reckless driving in Stephens City
Four Washington D C men in a damaged Lincoln touring car were arrested for reckless driving after speeding through Stephens City on Sunday. Mayor Smallwood fined driver Charles Bolton 52 50 dollars. unable to pay, a citizen posted the amount to secure the car as the group headed toward Washington to reach Monday work.
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Stephens City
Washington, D. C
Allwood
Charles Bolton
Washington
Smallwood
Bolton
Capitol City
Disarmament Plan Bobs Up In League Favored By Germany
Geneva Sept 12 The disarmament committee of the League Assembly hears Count Von Bernstorff of Germany oppose postponing the November session of the preparatory disarmament commission. J Loudon Netherlands minister to France and president of the commission urges delaying the November meeting for weeks to allow direct negotiations. He says public opinion was disappointed by the commission’s failure to draft a real treaty due to excessive hopes.
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Geneva
League Assembly
Count von Bernstorff
Germany
League
Gy. J. Loudon
Netherlands
France
D Pigment Commission
United States
M. Loudon
Preparatory Commission
Leaders Oppose Coolidge Plan For Extra Session
Washington leaders including Senator Curtis Kansan and Representative Tilson Connecticut told President Coolidge they see no need for a special session. They foresee flood control and tax relief as priorities with possible Boulder Canyon dam and farm legislation, while opposing MacNary-Haugen and promising restraint on appropriations to cut taxes.
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Associated Press
Washington
White House
Congress
Curtis
Kansans
Tilson
Connecticut
Senate
House
Coolidge
Black Hills
Senator Curtis
Mr. Tilson
Senator Smooth
Utah
Jones
Boulder Canyon
Calif
Detroit Pilot Likely Wins Bennett Balloon Race
Detroit flyer R. G. Hill is believed to have won the Gordon Bennett Balloon Race after all entrants landed safely. Hill landed near Baxley Georgia, farther from the start than other balloons including Lafayette Goodyear VI and Barmen.
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Associated Press
Detroit
United States
R. G. Hill
Hill
Baxley
Lafayette
U.S
Barmen
Germany
HAND LAUNDRY ONE-DAY SERVICE
One-day service available for hand laundry with pickup and delivery across the city. Family offers wet or dry washing and will call for laundry. contact at phone 494.W. Located with plant in rear at 412 S. Kent. proprietor Boyd F. Jackson.
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W. Plant
S. Kent
Boyd F. Jackson
Yorfolk and Western Schedule in Effect November 1926
The timetable lists connections from Berryville to Roanoke and beyond with multiple local and through services. Includes Pullman sleeper routes to Philadelphia and New York, with transfer points at Shenandoah Junction and Hagerstown. Agents J. H. Burks and Jno L. Bidson handle reservations and fares.
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Yorfolk & Western
Berryville
Roanoke
Bristol
Bluefield
Williamson
Norton
Wayneenora
Pullman
Mineto
Hoanoks
Chattanooga
Naskvi
Memphis
Cincinnati
Columbus
Eamel
Hagerstown
Shenandoah Junction
Washington
Baltimore
Washingston
Roltmenee
J. H. Burks
Jno
L. Bisdon
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