Curtis Wins Gordon Bennett Trophy in Aviation Speed Race
Glenn H. Curtiss, American aviator, won the Gordon Bennett Trophy in France as the fastest 20 kilometer journey yet recorded. Latham and Lefebvre finished behind. Bleriot faced mishaps but Paris crowds noted Curtiss’s record pace with a premier lap time and a strong overall showing.
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Rhetma
France
Glenn H. Cur
Chan
Pfil
Han Bier
Latham
Lefebvre
Cockburn
Hinglishian
Freadman
Eriat
Curtius
Ambassador White
Mra
Theoprer Aletei
Quentin
Mlertot
Bleriot
Acard
Henry Farnam
Zeppelin Balloon Falls by the Wayside
A Berlin report describes a zeppelin balloon incident on August 26 with engines and propellers affected by contrary winds, causing the craft to fall by the wayside and prompting investigation into the mishap.
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Berlin
Merry Willow Music Draws Large Capitol Audience
The production of Merry Willow at Capitol Avenue theater drew a large, demonstratively appreciative audience, enjoying almost prohibitive local fogue as promoters anticipate further performances and strong attendance.
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Capitol Avenue
Weather forecast for Wyoming region around August 28
The 24 hour data ending 6 PM August 28 shows generally fair conditions in Wyoming for Sunday and Monday with rising temperatures. Maximum 63, minimum 61, precipitation 0.06 inches.
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Wasiington
Wyoming
Conspicuous Heroism As The Ohio Sank In Alaska Storm
Rescue efforts followed the shipwreck near Carter Bay Alaska as Captain Johnson steered the Ohio to shore and ordered life preservers distributed. Women and children were saved first while crew and passengers faced heavy rain and rough seas.
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Johnson
Carter Bay
Ketchikan
Alaska
Rupert Cay
Humboldt
Eccles
Keeles
Ana
The
Ohio
King
Misery Unloosens Purse Strings During Overland Journey
The party led by Joli Weetbrook travels from Wistonsie to Oregon with two boys aged twelve and ten. A Civil War veteran, the group halted near Cheyenne where a state humane society will provide care and potential sustenance. The wagon train appears exhausted and undernourished as they press toward their destination, with Weetbrook guiding the elder animal team and the wagon last in line.
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Wistonsie
Oregon
Joli Weetbrook
Cheyenne
Piloaging
Httio
Weetbrook
Wilson Promises Wiek Reforms At Wyoming Meeting
At Rawlins Wyoming Hon Jamey On secretary of the interior and A F Poior chief bureau of forestry discussed plans for forest reserve reforms and measures to combat sheep disease lip and leg. The secretary pledged assistance, promised to send experts, and suggested indemnity if needed. Discontent over grazing fees was noted, with sheep charged seven to eight cents per head versus cattle at twenty to twenty five cents. Continued on page five.
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Rawlins
AMR
Wyoming
Jamey
Aevictant
Bureau of Forestry
iWp
Bureans
Giber
Oytary
Nebraska mail thief arrested in Omaha with federal charges
A man in Omaha faces federal charges after being caught stealing mail. Authorities say the suspect admitted involvement and will plead or stand trial in the federal court. The case centers on mail theft and related offenses as investigators review details.
Schiff Sees it Sick Man and Is Greatly Relieved
Arden New York description of Edwarod H Marrimas undergoing a surgical operation. Schiff the New York banker is noted as the first prominent financial figure to see Harriman since his retirement, with remarks on payment and relief at the encounter.
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Schiff
Arden
N. Y
Edwaord HH
Marrimas
New York
Try
Harriman
Monterey Flood Recounts Massive Losses and Drownings
Reports from Monterey Mexico describe a catastrophic flood on the Sanita Catarina River with 800 to 1,000 dead, 72 miles of rain, and extensive property damage. Major firms like Monterey Steel and Mexican Smelter and Lead suffered losses of about 1 million dollars each. City services collapsed as waters rose to historic levels, washing away houses and leaving thousands homeless.
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Monterey
Mexico
Hell
Monterey Steel
Mexican Smelter and Lead Company
United States
Sanita Catarina
Santa Catarina
Laredo
Tex
Mas Catarina
Saieane
Twenty testify against car works methods
Twenty testified today about alleged factory methods in Prtebiry. The report notes a courtroom scene with brief mentions of workers and a press stage, but details are unclear due to damaged text.
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America
Lick
Nore Capitol Avenue
Weatbrook
Wenrhiiou
Harrishan
Haruman
Kutopr
Wilson
Wiek
Nebraska
O Omahin Banett Koown
Wan Foysid
Ty Bald
Detals
LUNDA
Republie
Prtebiry
Tweety Wen
Aned
Dhe
Chicago
Tie Crowling
Dimclo
Prdftes
John Day
Dew W
Oradea
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