11 Sep 1925
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Newspaper
Zanesville Signal
Location
Zanesville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1925
Page
1
A heroic survivor recalls the perilous rescue of trans Pacific flyers who endured sea graves and cheered their crew. The narrative describes the crew’s calm leadership and the mission’s near catastrophe while the plane suffered severe damage.
The narrative describes a dramatic air crew rescue as a Hawaiian swimmer raced to alert Commander Rodgers and his men. The Coast Guard vessel Whippoorwill, aided by destroyers and submarines, located the drifting plane PN-9 and recovered the crew after two days at sea, prompting jubilation in Honolulu despite sparse details.
A wartime rescue recounts Commander Rodgers and crew from PX-3 No. 1 adrift in the Pacific. Survivors describe fear, hope, and relief after surface searches near Oahu. Engineers and recovery efforts documented as the missing plane is towed for repairs while the crew recalls the ordeal.
Enrollment across Zanesville public schools shows an uptick for September, with total public school enrollment at 3,008, up from 5,038 last year. Superintendent F C Wickenhall notes transfers from country districts boosted junior high attendance and Grover Cleveland junior high added a teacher to meet demand.
A chaotic report details Martin J. Depran and crew achieving a 276 word a minute record during a chaotic Thursday afternoon event. The group, aboard an AJ-Michael Leo vessel, faced peril at sea and during a storm as they tested communication and endurance skills. Commander Rodgers coordinated rescue and relayed messages, with a dramatic sequence of signaling and survival as the crew reached safety.
Incomplete text references a civil action in common pleas court seeking 250,009 dollars against State Senator George Bender over a named note tied to authorship allegations. The fragment mentions an anonymity claim and a charged sex2to context, with unclear parties and events.
The piece honors John A. Rodgers and family, noting the swift national praise for his son’s daring Pacific flight. It highlights Rodger’s wartime role and the notable reward as a symbol of public gratitude. The article cites Rodgers’s long naval legacy and ties to Havre de Grace.
An aircraft crew escaped serious danger after a mishap off Beag Island. Arthur Carpenter of Gerdes City and Tevling Leets of New York were among those saved. The plane sustained minor damage and all aboard are reported uninjured.
The Daly exposition in Zanesville showcased a lively schedule with prize tents, animal acts, and a street fair. Highlights included a 2-man dog show, free theater tickets, and a parade of costumes with cash prizes, as residents flocked to Main Street for a festive Saturday.
Joliet Illinois Sept 13 a murder case replayed in the penitentiary district as a killer is reported among those to be executed while a guard warns of lethal consequences. Warden Whitman comments on the Franks murder while inmates brace for the future and a dramatic public affair unfolds.
Washington reports Captain Stanford Moses leading a seaplane test at San Francisco with a plan to fly to Hawaii delayed by storage and weather issues. The Navy notes no changes to the program despite the setback and cites September 21 as a target date for further attempts.
Two brothers die in a road collision near Hamilton on September 11. Bernard Farley, known as a boxer, was struck at his gate. His brother, presumed to be Jate, was also killed in the wreck that involved a Cincinnati Dayton traction car.
In Akron on September 11, a suspect tied to the loot from a Rayment sale thread theft was captured by a detective. The incident involved Daniel, a taxi driver, and other associates, with authorities pursuing leads through the night.
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