Wright brothers conquer the elements in flight
The Wright brothers of Dayton claim a breakthrough in aerial navigation as they test an aeroplane carrying both pilots in a sitting position. They emphasize balance control, compare flight to bicycling, and warn that only capsize poses real danger. They note past pioneers Lilienthal and Pilcher faced fatal risks and say they may sell the design to a government for war use.
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York
Wright Brothers
Dayton
New York Times
Mantou
N. Y
McClure’s
George Kibbe Turner
Origins of the flying machine and the aeroplane problem
The article explains how turbulence near Earth’s surface complicates flight, detailing center of pressure changes and the need to balance in moving air. It traces early experiments by Langley, Chanute, and the Wright brothers, describing their humble methods, key quotes, and the anticipated capabilities of 60 mph craft, ranging up to 1000 miles with improved engines and wing designs for war uses and reconnaissance.
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Otto Lillienthal
Percy
Pilcher
Niagara
Gan
Atlantic
5. P. Langley
Chanute
Chicago
Wright,brothers
Dayton
Turner
Jean
OryiNe
Wilbur
Engagement Becomes History in a Witty Exchange
A clipped dialogue reveals an ardent lover urging secrecy of letters and a cautious reply. The exchange ends with the engagement becoming a matter of history, as noted by a Judge.
What a queer ornament Miss Snuf fles wears in her hair
Mrs Trulywed notes a strange adornment on Miss Snuf fles hair and Miss Belle Tinkly clarifies it is a price tag, not an ornament, in a light exchange reported by the Cleveland Leader.
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Mrs.Trulywed
Miss Belle Tinkly
Cleveland Leader
Tornado wrecks 200 homes in Charles City disaster
A Sunday tornado struck Charles City at 5 PM killing one man and four children and injuring many as it wrecked 200 dwellings and barns, demolished a bridge, and left a wide desolate sweep about ten miles long. About 3,000 sought cyclone shelter. losses could exceed $100,000. Mount Vernon also hit by a separate twister at 2:30 PM, destroying power facilities and barns with no injuries reported.
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Charles City
Charles City College
Mount Vernon
Mt.Vernon
Jury finds Frank Brown guilty in Mann case
The Des Moines jury convicted Frank Brown of attempted criminal incident against Mrs. Mary Mann after a brief trial. The verdict came swiftly at 6:21 PM, with a possible twenty year penitentiary sentence anticipated. the state presented clear identification and movements, while the defense failed to prove alibi.
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Des Moines
Frank Brown
Mary Mann
Brown
McHenrry
Villisca Man Killed by Freight Train Wheels
Villisca resident William Dunn died early Sunday morning at Creston after riding fast freight No. 1 home from Memorial Day. He fell beneath the cars while alighting, losing a leg and suffering additional serious injuries.
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Villisca
Caras
Creston
William Dunn
Tama Jim's Daughter Sings at Paris Concert
Flora Wilson, daughter of James Wilson United States secretary of agriculture and pupil of Jean de Reszke, made a successful debut at Gaveau hall on the 10th. The secretary of the legation and other prominent members of the American colony attended. Miss Wilson showed a pleasing voice and received repeated encores.
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Tama Jim
Paris
Flora Wilson
James Wilson
United States
Mine Accident Claims Two Men In Dubuque Shaft
John Kerwin aged 50 died and J J Smith injured when a brake failed in the Avenue Top mine shaft. The pair were on a large ore bucket awaiting lowering when the bucket plummeted 185 feet to the shaft bottom.
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Dubuque
John Kerwin
J. J. Smith
Avenue Top
Tragic Acreage Incident Claims Oak Township Girl
Sarah Anderson, 13, daughter of Mr and Mrs J L Anderson of Oak township, was killed by her brother aged three years older during a yard play. He threw a small branch at her as she laughed turning away, striking her at the base of the brain and killing the infant.
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Jouneil
Woodmen Banker Sues Over Forged Bond in Chariton Case
Mason City Woodmen of America head banker C H Mc Nider files $350000 claim against the Crocker estate over alleged Woodmen deposits in Chariton First National Bank. Bond signatures are disputed as forgeries. Crocker and associates named.
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Chariton Bank
Chariton
C. H. Mc Nider
Mason City
Woodmen of America
F. RB. Crocker
Guilford Crocker
Woodmen
First Natonal Bank
First National Bank of Chariton
The
National Bank of Mason City
McNider
F. R. Crocker
A. L. Mallory
J. M. Thayer
G. J. Stewart
ES. Baker
G. Wharimer
John V. Bonnett
Crocker
Mr. Cracker
Dr Fellows Dies Pioneer Educator and Minister in Iowa
Rev. Dr. S. N. Fellows, a renowned Methodist minister, educator, and state figure, died in Iowa City at 78 after a brief illness. He served 20 years on the University of Iowa faculty, led the Anti-Saloon League of Iowa, helped found Toledo Indian School, and led state teachers' associations. He married in 1856 at Mount Vernon and celebrated a golden wedding in 1906.
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Towa City
S. N. Fellows
Iowa
Fellows
State of
University of Iowa
Methodist Church
Anti-Saloon League of
Toledo
State Teachers’ Association
Mount Vernon
Cornell College
Methodist Episcopal Church
Marshalltown
Town
State University of
Iowe
Mr. Fellows
New Hampton Woman Hurt When Buggy Overturned
Miss Mary Norton of New Hampton sustained head injuries and loss of consciousness after a buggy overturned when a horse bolted near her home. A stone struck the buggy as the horse reared, and her head hit a gas pipe edge.
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New Hampton
Waterloo
Mary Norton
Bugsy
Miss Norton
Woman Is Drowned in Shell Rock River at Northwood
Mrs Harmon aged 50 was drowned in the Shell Rock river after suffering fits of insanity for some time. She rose before the family woke, went to the river, and her clothing on the bank led to the body being found nearby.
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Northwood
Harmon
Shell Rock
Stranger Known as Blacky Arrested at Maraholliown
A stranger believed to be the man known as Blacky wanted in Valley City North Dakota for killing a policeman a year ago was arrested by the police at Maraholliown.
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Blacky
Valley City
N. D
Polloa
Maraholliown
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