As the newspapers reported itThe 1926 death of Lieut. Frank H. Conant

1 day of original coverage, October 31, 1926, one clipping a day from the papers of 1926. Newest last, the way readers lived it.

Sunday, October 31, 1926

The 1926 death of Lieut. Frank H. Conant · the morning after the crash

As printed: His Plane Found Wrecked and Sunk 30 Miles North of Norfolk, Va.

ContextThe Schneider Cup is an international speed race for seaplanes, to be flown over Hampton Roads on November 11, and the Navy had named its three entrants two weeks ago. Anacostia is the naval air station on the Potomac in Washington.

Evening Star · Washington, District Of Columbia · page 1 · View the page at the Library of Congress
Ran in 2 of 9 papers that day.