Bleriot Crosses Channel In Smallest Monoplane
The cross-channel flight by Louis Bleriot in a tiny 25 horsepower monoplane ended with a safe landing in a meadow near Dover. He won the £5,000 prize from the Daily Mail, while rivals Latham and Lambert failed to follow due to weather. Dover officials and spectators celebrated as the craft, only about 20 feet wide, drew crowds and sparked a museum-like viewing, with profits aiding hospitals and the police pension fund.
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Testimonials Endorse Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound
Camden New Jersey reader Mrs W P Valentine credits Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with relief from headaches back pain and weakness. Gardiner Maine resident A Williams reports cure from a female disease after three months. The notice urges troubled women to try the remedy for a range of conditions and costs.
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Bleriot's Solo Flight Over English Channel Stirs Crowds
Louis Bleriot, limping on crutches, launched from Calais and flew a monoplane over the Channel to Dover, landing safely after 14 minutes amid cheers. The French aviator, honored with the Legion of Honor, had just won the Osiris prize with Gabriel Voisin and is famed for aviation innovations.
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Wright credits Bleriot with historic Channel flight
Orville Wright welcomed Louis Blériot's Channel crossing as a personal triumph for the French aviator. He praised Blériot as daring and noted possible movable wing tips on Blériot's monoplane, while saying the feat signals not a new era in flight but a bold individual achievement.
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Bleriot Plans Retirement After Channel Flight
London editorials note Bleriot's influence on UK aviation policy and public imagination. He reportedly plans to quit aviation soon citing family reasons and promises his wife his Rheimes race attempt will be his last flight. He asserts channel crossing by biplane would be impossible due to wind resistance.
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Wrights Could Do It Amherst
Professor David Todd of Amherst College praised Bleriot’s Channel flight while predicting the Wright brothers could equal the feat. He cited motive power and propeller efficiency and foresaw a future multiplane achieving greater soaring powers and potential direct aerial links from France to its African possessions.
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Monoplane Defect Assessed By Observatory Scholar
Professor H Helm Clayton of Blue Hill Observatory notes Louis Bleriot’s Channel crossing shows the monoplane’s speed and maneuver limits. He says Bleriot’s daring flights surpass many French aviators and contrasts with Wright brothers, while acknowledging stability advantages of biplanes and the uncertain future utility of each design.
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Rotch Praises Bleriot Monoplane Crossing English Channel
Professor A Lawrence Rotch of Blue Hill Observatory lauds Louis Bleriot for crossing the English channel in a monoplane. He says the feat marks a pivotal moment for aeronautics and the monoplane’s speed advantage, predicting greater security and rapid cross-channel travel.
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Taft sighting rumor stirs Beverly crowds
Reports circled Beverly that President Taft quietly visited the summer White House to spend Sunday with his family. Crowds gathered by the Unitarian Church and Burgess Point while the tale circulated, but a later return crowd carried a firm denial.
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Tafts Visit Secret Service Summer Home Crowds Gather
Patrolman Goodhue reports large Sunday crowds at the President’s summer home as visitors inquire about an arrival. Mrs Taft sails to Gloucester aboard the Sylph with Mrs Moore, views the Salem, Tea aboard the yacht, and Robert and Charley Taft tour the north shore. Helen Taft to return Monday from Newport. Professor Lewis Moore due later in the week from Biddeford Pool.
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Roosevelt in Peril by Bugs
Atlantic City reports Dr William Adders a London zoological leader son warns Former President Roosevelt faces Kala Azhar or black skin disease risk in Africa to which inoculation by bugs poses danger. He notes anyone is susceptible and cites recent appearances in Africa.
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After Summer Exercise a Cold Pine Scented Bath Tip
A summer health tip advises cooling off after vigorous heat by a cold tub or sponge bath with pined cologne. The forest pine fragrance is said to refresh and vivify, remove traces of perspiration, and aid infants and invalids as a cooling spray or toilet cologne. Buy a trial size at Riker-Jaynes stores.
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Woman in Sleep Robs a Dwelling
A woman, Mrs. Kimball, recalls a dreamlike stake in a house burglary after a late-night discussion with her sister. Police, seeking a suspect, uncover a hidden bundle of valuables tied to her memory. The case, linked to a prior sensational episode at a Winthrop summer resort, ends with the withdrawal of a divorce libel service.
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Tariff leaders clash as hides duty vote urged
Washington reports bitter exchanges between Senator Aldrich and Representative Payne as tariff conferees near adjournment debated a motion to set hides duty at 7 1 2 percent. Payne resisted a vote citing national support for free hides and presidential views, with adjournment set for 2 30 p m tomorrow.
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Woman is murdered by youth in Barre Vermont
In Barre Vermont on July 25 Mrs. C G Mascott 35 wife of a Greek candy-shop owner was shot dead by George Mitchell 16 a Greek youth employed in the shop. Mitchell attempted suicide but the bullet lodged under his scalp and he is expected to recover. The motive is unknown with insanity suggested. Mitchell had lived with the Mascotts for a year and the shooting occurred while Mrs. Mascott was with her two children.
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Taft Faces Tariff Conference Turmoil
The President weighs possible conferee moves to alter leather schedules as House and Senate differ on tariff revisions. Western critics warn about free hides leading to wool demands while leaders debate a rule to shield changes. Taft’s main worry centers on securing passage amid insurgent threats.
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Baseball Games Wanted for Interscholastic Teams in Boston
Boston Interscholastics seek games with high school stars and any fast semi professional New England teams for Aug 21 and Sept 4. Other dates full. Contact Chester J. La Roche Dorchester and Minton A. A. Dorchester for 18 year old teams.
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