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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1910
Page
3
There were two crashes and 7500 disappointed spectators on day two at Belmont Park. Strong winds deterred most pilots and only Grahame-White and Moisant attempted flights, both of whom were uninjured in their incidents.
The Gordon Bennett event faces a protest from Alfred Leblanc Emile Aubrun and Hubert Latham who argue the course violates Federation Internationale rules due to proximity of stables trees and a house. Mumm explains Latham’s reaction after a tense exchange. First distance race sees Grahame-White’s risky takeoff. crashes end Moisant and White’s attempts.
Johnstone and others wished to fly but Wilbur Wright forbids any machines to fly on Sunday. At 4 o clock the day’s events were officially called off due to the prohibition and weather.
Captain Madiot of the French Army Air Service was killed at Douri Aerodrome during his first practice flight. At about 100 feet he attempted to land but the motor kept running and the aircraft crashed, crushing his skull. He had previously gained attention at Rheims for a kite exhibition.
Havana reports former President Salvador Cisneros remains alive but in grave condition after a fall from his horse yesterday.
John Davis a Charlestown native and eight year customs service worker died at his home on 48 Decatur Street aged 76. A Civil War veteran he served on the Niagara and Cumberland and earlier on revenue cutters Woodbury Pawtucket Active and Vigilant. He belonged to the Thomas Meagher Corps I. Survived by four daughters and two sons, five in Boston. daughter Mrs William Schwab resides in Panama.
Everett McKenzie an eight year old boy climbed from a third floor window at 97 Warwick street Roxbury and plunged to the sidewalk yesterday morning. He was taken to City Hospital where he is dying authorities say.
The article highlights Moisant as the principal American figure in aviation, noting he first crossed the English Channel in a Bleriot monoplane with a passenger, aiming to keep the international trophy in the United States.
The article describes reviving soil on the Common along Beacon Street amid Beacon Hill tunnel work for the Cambridge subway. It notes prior drainage removal left soil dry, prompting artificial fertilization by surface digging and deposition of fertilizer to restore moisture and nourishment. A second tunnel under the Common requires continued fortification against deterioration.
Mrs Daniel Bacon returning from Europe said jewelry worth 6000 dollars rather than 45000. A Paris maid she hired was arrested as thief and confessed her jewelry was buried at the foot of a tree after the theft on the liner St Louis.
Cronn October 23 Rear Admiral W S Cowles retired who nominated for the representative by the Republicans of Farmington has resigned. The state constitution says a son holding a United States office shall be member of the legislature. Cowles is retired and it is an open question whether he is not eligible. The Republican town committee of Farmington has named Charles N Lee in the admiral’s stead.
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