Curtiss Smashes Records in Albany to New York Flight
Glenn H. Curtiss flew 137 miles from Albany to Manhattan in about 2 hours 22 minutes aboard a half‑size biplane, winning a $10,000 prize offered by the New York World and setting a speed record. He beat trains in overall time and faced gusty winds and mountain air over the Hudson route.
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New York Central
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Glenn
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London
Manchester
Camelot
Poughkeep Sie
New York Central Flyers
Clasa
Twentieth Century Limited
Lake Shore Limited
van Rennsalaer Island
Isham Estate
Spuyten Duyvil
Hudson River
Aero Club of America
Curtise
Hudson
Spuyten Puyre
Overnors Island
Augustus H. Post
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Glenn H. Curtiss Tests Strength of New Aeroplane
Glenn H. Curtiss conducts rigorous tests of his innovative airframe to prove structural strength and flight stability. The trials focus on load tolerance, wing design, and propulsion performance under controlled conditions.
Curtiss Flies 137 Miles In 152 Minutes In New York Flight
Glenn Curtiss completed a 137 mile flight in 152 minutes over the North River route. He landed at Spuyten Duyvil and dipped onto Governors Island, drawing gasps from tugboat crews and crowds at the Battery. Spectators followed the aircraft as news spread that his display would not be shown at the toe of the island.
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Water Front
Todd Accepts Nomination Pledges Daugherty Support
Columbus May 390 John E Todd accepting the unanimous nomination for state senator by the Tenth district Republican convention pledged to vote for his law partner Harry M Daugherty for United States senator.
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Columbus
John E. Todd
Harry M Daugherty
United States
Indictment in Lorimer Case Hits Chicago Senator
Springfield reports State Senator John Broderick of Chicago indicted by the grand jury on bribery charges. The indictment stems from a confession by State Senator J W Holtslaw of Julia Ill who claims Broderick paid 2500 to vote for Lorimer for senator.
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John Broderick
Chicago
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J. W. Holtslaw
Julia, Ill
Lorimer
Markets Teem With Cattle Hogs And Grains Across Cities
Regional prices show cattle, hogs, and sheep trading in multiple markets. Texas steers, western steers, calves, and fat cows listed with varied values. hogs range around 9.20 to 9.60. wheat, corn, and oats quoted with No. 2 red at 1.024 dollars, corn 57.0 to 58.6, oats around 39.14. Supplies include cattle export, shipping steers, and various lambs and sheep figures across East Buffalo Pittsburg Cleveland Boston Cincinnati Toledo markets.
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Cattie
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Cleveland
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Delaine
Indiana
Kentucky
Cincinnati
Toledo
Sid Ryo
Louisville Mystery: Alma Kellner Found in Bar Row Cellar
Police seek Joseph Wendling in connection with the murder of eight year old Alma Kellner who disappeared on December 8. The body was recovered from a cellar under St John’s Parochial School wrapped in carpet with bones broken and signs of fire and quicklime.
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St John's Barochial ‘School
Alma Agenner
Sone
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George Schumann
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Alma
Richard B. Sweet
Ellis Duncan
Urge Cole for Fat Job in Post Office Shrinkage Talk
Ohio delegation in Congress has brought Ralph Cole of the Eighth Ohio district to President Taft for appointment as first assistant postmaster general. Cole will leave Congress March 4, 1911 after failed renomination. Delegation aims to press Postmaster General Hitchcock for the nomination.
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Hitchcock
Collision of two trolley cars near Leona Heights
A May 31 crash near Leona Heights Oakland left one dead and five dying with over twenty injured. Two trolleys on the same curve collided head on amid a Sunday school picnic crowd. Among the seriously hurt was Edith Dingle who was to be married today.
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Leona Heights
Oakland
Edith Dingle
Barber Shot After Pursuit Ends in Fatal Ambush
Glouster May 31. While shaving a customer barber Fred Reynolds was shot and killed by Jack Tracey whom Reynolds sought with a shotgun. Bullets barely missed the man in the chair and a bystander suffered a minor injury. Tracey was arrested.
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Tracey
New Fashion Views In Vogue From Paris
A Paris correspondent notes that quaint fashions dominate this summer with singular flair. Designers mix odd touches and untidy chic, from sheer openings to green velvet bralard, promising dramatic outfits for stylish, pretty people.
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Afetton
Doug
Good Looking Models In Parasols Embellished with Silk and Cotton
A description of parasols featuring white grounds with black checks and fine black borders. Designs include a narrow plaited edge with a three inch black ribbon threaded through eyelets, and a four-rib shape matching a white hat trimmed in cotton.
A Cool Summer Gown Described in Blue Organdie
The article outlines a blue organdie summer gown with a white spot, options for challis or foulard, and sleeves either short or long. A blue messaline girdle with lace trims the bodice and tunic. Estimated materials cost ten yards organdie at 20 cents, eight yards race at 4 cents, half yard messaline at 7 1/2 cents, with findings totaling 5.88 dollars.
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Challis
Cccccesceens Geenelett Yee
The Dressy Hat Trends for Formal Occasions
Fashion notes describe new dress hats with streamers that can be tied under the chin or left loose. Trims include broad ribbon and black velvet, with long ends draped over the brim. A bow at the back is favored, with ends hanging toward the waist. Some bats use black velvet across the crown and tied under the chin.
Hair Fashion Shifts From Swirl To Natural Lines
A fashion note describes hairdressing trends shifting away from swirls toward a natural head outline. Velvet bands encircle the bun, sometimes with jet beadwork, silver or gold embroidery, and mimic classic chignon styles. Front hair waves softly with a loose back bun and a light fluffy arrangement for a natural look.
Harmon Replies to Bryan on Ohio Senator Issue
Governor Harmon says Bryan’s demand to name a Democratic Senate candidate should be left to the legislature and constituents. He notes Ohio conditions favor omitting the senatorial question from the convention and opposes endorsing Pomerene or Whitlock. He defends his stance while urging primary action to avoid discord and bad faith. He also questions Bryan’s absence and familiarity with Ohio’s current political scene.
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W. J. Bryan
Harmon
Olio Democrats
Harmon Afiswer
Bryan
Indiana
Iidorse
United States
Atlee Pomerene
Canton
Brand Whitlock
Toledo
Johnson
Cleveland
Dayton
Ohio
Soldier killed during rifle practice at Presidio range
Monterey California May 31. Claude Hetheron a private was mortally shot on the Presidio rifle range while measuring ground for surveys. He was struck by bullets as he tried to exit the danger zone and died two days later after the shooting continued for hours.
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Monterey Presidio
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Harmon Proposes State Conservation Congress
Governor Harmon issues a proclamation calling a state conservation congress linked to the National Corn Exposition in Columbus Ohio from January 30 to February 11 1911. A committee led by Stevenson and Behr Marmon will plan the congress as states are urged to participate with expected strong midwest involvement.
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Handel's Messiah Charitable Appeal Noted in Review
The oratorio Messiah is praised for its strong charitable impact and spiritual appeal, noted as a significant work aiding benevolent causes more than any other similar composition.
Aged Couple Die Crossing Tracks in Ravenna
Aged couple Samuel Barr and Mary E Barr were killed when their auto was struck by a train on Chestnut Street near Maple Grove Cemetery Ravenna Ohio May 31. Witnesses say they appeared oblivious to the whistle and the vehicle was carried 4000 feet along the pilot of the locomotive. Another item notes Hearst denial of robbery reports while in Europe.
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Ravenna
Samuel
Mary. E. Barr
Maple Grove
Cagate
Erte
Chestnut" Street
Indians cremated after deadly Eufaula rooming house fire
A fire in Eufaula Oklahoma destroyed a rooming house, killing four Indians. Names include Lowe Peter Beaver Bedgerts wife and child. The victims were cremated at the scene or nearby. Police and firefighters investigated the blaze amid unclear circumstances.
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Okla
Puenabojo
Lowe
Peter
Beaver
Bedgerts
Aldndians
Wesleetka
Suitor asks Miss Chimley to wed after delayed declaration
In a New York Journal transcription, Mr. Sampson professes love to Miss Chimley and asks for a formal proposal. She hesitates and replies she is not wholly indifferent, then asks how much money he has saved. The exchange ends with suspense over the exact sum.
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Mr. Sampson
Miss Chimley
New York Journal
Shakespeare on Baseball A comic mash of quotes and chat
A collage of Shakespeare lines and modern chatter about baseball. The Spokane Spokesman-Review notes readers joking about umpiring and theater alongside sports, with a Chicago Tribune nod and playful jabs at commentary.
Boston Conversation on Shirts and Prices
In a dialogue from New York Weekly, Mrs De Hubb critiques a 50 cent shirt purchase as a product of the perspiring system while Mr De Hubb questions the warning. The exchange centers on consumer advice and manufacturer ethics.
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Boston
de Hubb
New York Weekly
Getting Together in Yonkers Lobster Joke
A brief Yonkers Statesman snippet notes a recurring scene where lobsters and other creatures mingle. The odd phrasing mirrors a comic or cartoon item with a playful dialogue between Crimsonbeak and Yeast-Do. The tone suggests light humor rather than a major event.
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Seymour and Foxley Walk Side by Side Eyed by Wife
In Chicago, an odd scene emerges as Seymour and Foxley walk with Foxley’s wife, who keeps close at his left while he talks. Ashley notes he is deaf on that side, highlighting a curious daily routine.
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Foxley
Ashley
Chicago News
One of those who always say sherry rendering
Local witty line references a woman described as a person who always says sherry rendering, reflecting a humorous stereotype from the community newspaper.
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