28 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1911
Page
1
Lincoln Beachey, the California aviator, swooped under the upper steel bridge and down the Niagara Gorge to the whirlpool, then landed safely on the Canadian side. About 150000 spectators watched as he skimmed the falls and flew at low levels amid mist and spray.
A violent storm with rain hail thunder and 60 mph winds interrupted the Washington Senate forcing adjournment. President Taft was outdoors on the Chevy Chase golf links as the storm peaked after a day of 102 degree heat and caused damage at the Soldiers' Home. Senator Borah spoke amid a deafening din from the hail and rain on the chamber roof.
The body of a man believed to be Rev. Timothy Sullivan of Fort Dodge Iowa was found in an overflowing bathtub at a hotel on Waverly Place New York. Physicians suspect death from apoplexy or heart failure. Police noted the man intended to sail for Ireland.
General Alb on, chief signal officer, said the College Park aviation school has achieved satisfactory results and an aeroplane will be sent to each army post as soon as available. He already has a long list of candidates for training.
Deer River Minnesota June 28. A village in turmoil as word spreads that Mike Davis the missing Poposky robber may be sheltering two miles south of town in a shack. Marshal Frelich EK Tankers ly and six citizens pursued but found only signs the suspect had fled aided by local friends.
Washington reports a projected surplus of about 25 million dollars for the 1911 fiscal year ending Saturday, after years of smaller or negative balances. Officials note higher receipts and modest spending, with canal work costing around 40 million and bond proceeds of 50 million to begin flowing in by mid July.
Greene Iowa June 28 city marshal Edward Yohan shot George Mettler after repeated resistance and threats to kill Mettler died a few hours later Mettler reportedly drank heavily and tried to board a passing train as it stopped He allegedly threatened the marshal with a coupling pin and was shot in the abdomen while attempting to escape
New York June 28 John D Rockefeller longtime Standard Oil magnate visited his offices for the first time in years joining a directors and attorney conference. The meeting reportedly aimed to discuss a reorganization of Standard Oil in line with a Supreme Court decision.
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