Local man among dead in airship explosion over London
105 Years Ago, 1921 transcribed as originally published in the Youngstown Vindicator: “Airship explodes; 44 dead. Local man reported safe. Report of Esterly’s death denied later. ZR-2, which U.S. was to have brought from Britain for $2,000,000 explodes over river at Hull, England....” “London, Aug 24 (Associated Press) — The giant airship ZR-2, purchased by the United States from Great Britain, exploded over the city of Hull today, according to advice received here shortly after 6:30 o’clock this evening. The airship is a wreck in the River Humber.... “A Hull ...
