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February 12, 1921
The Log Cabin Democrat
Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas
What is this article about?
Lieut. Alexander Pierson of the 12th aero squadron went missing from Fort Douglass while flying to Pablo Beach, Fla., for a record coast-to-coast flight. Army planes from Kelly Field searched the Texas border, suspecting he was killed or captured by Mexican bandits. Reported Feb. 12 from San Antonio, Tex.
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AVIATOR MISSING
ON TEXAS BORDER
(By United Press)
San Antonio, Tex., Feb. 12.—Several army planes left Kelly field today to comb the border for Lieut. Alexander Pierson of the 12th aero squadron, who has been missing from Fort Douglass since Thursday.
Kelly field officers believe that Lieutenant Pierson has either been killed or taken prisoner by Mexican bandits. The flier was en route from Fort Douglass to Pablo Beach, Fla., where he hoped to start a coast to coast flight and finish in the record time of 24 hours.
ON TEXAS BORDER
(By United Press)
San Antonio, Tex., Feb. 12.—Several army planes left Kelly field today to comb the border for Lieut. Alexander Pierson of the 12th aero squadron, who has been missing from Fort Douglass since Thursday.
Kelly field officers believe that Lieutenant Pierson has either been killed or taken prisoner by Mexican bandits. The flier was en route from Fort Douglass to Pablo Beach, Fla., where he hoped to start a coast to coast flight and finish in the record time of 24 hours.
What sub-type of article is it?
Mystery
Adventure
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Exploration
What keywords are associated?
Missing Aviator
Texas Border
Army Search
Mexican Bandits
Coast To Coast Flight
What entities or persons were involved?
Lieut. Alexander Pierson
Where did it happen?
Texas Border
Story Details
Key Persons
Lieut. Alexander Pierson
Location
Texas Border
Event Date
Feb. 12.
Story Details
Lieut. Alexander Pierson missing since Thursday from Fort Douglass en route to Pablo Beach, Fla., for a 24-hour coast-to-coast flight. Army planes from Kelly Field search the border, believing he was killed or captured by Mexican bandits.