Airship crew rescued and welcomed in New York after voyage
The airship America crew led by Mr. Wellman was rescued from the derelict balloon Trent after a long rescue by the steamer Trent's crew. They were greeted by relatives on the tug Dalzelline and celebrated at the Waldorf Astoria. The return involved fog delays and a chorus of salutes from passing ships.
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Vaniman Defends Invented Equilibrator Against Chief
New York reports Chief Engineer Vaniman and Wellman differ on lessons from the Atlantic adventure. Vaniman places fault on a failing engine, not the equilibrator, arguing the device was heavy for the balloon and power. He says the other motor’s success might have altered the outcome amid a northwest gale.
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Distress signals lead to rescue of yacht Thrasher pair
Signals from the sloop Thrasher trigger a rescue by the Guardian two and a half miles northeast of Thieves Ledge. Captain Ed ward A. Pease steers to tow the vessel nearly an hour before bringing it to Constitution wharf. Fred A. Wadman of 42 Walker Street Atlantic is aboard with an unnamed companion. the Thrasher is owned by H. Carter of Atlantic.
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Five Balloons Still Aloft In North American Race
Five of ten balloons in the international contest are believed to be over southern Ontario with no firm updates. Alfred Leblanc in Isle de France and aide Walter DeMumm landed near Pogamasing at 4 a.m. after a 34 hour 36 minute flight covering 725 miles. The Yale de France, Condor, St Louis No 1, and Million Club have already landed in Wisconsin and Michigan. Leblanc had previously finished second in 1907 for the James Gordon Bennett Cup and then neared the American and world distance records before descent. Four racers were reported en route over Lake Huron and Georgian Bay about 600–700 miles northeast of St Louis.
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Kitten Mascot Trent Survives America Airship Wreck
New York reports cheer as Chief Engineer Vaniman and the America crew return after a 72 hour Atlantic sail. A tiger striped kitten named Trent, rescued with the crew, is carried ashore amid celebrations and given a home by Mrs. Vaniman.
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Page Four Updates On Wellman Coverage
The note directs readers to Page Four for additional Wellman related stories and updates, signaling continued coverage of local happenings and events involving Wellman.
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