Curtis Wins Gordon Bennett Trophy in Aviation Speed Race
Glenn H. Curtiss, the American aviator, won the Gordon Bennett trophy in France, posting the fastest 20 kilometer flight ever and beating competitors Latham Lefebvre and others. The race featured dramatic laps and a notable crash by Bleriot’s team, while Curttiss set a record pace amid intense competition.
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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
Count Zeppelin Balloon Falls by the Wayside
A fragmentary account notes a Zeppelin balloon incident near Berlin with wind conditions and propeller issues. Readable details are limited but reference to a mishap or drift suggests a minor airship setback during the event.
Incomplete text about Capitol Avenue theater show
Fragmentary report describes a musical program titled Merry Wil ow with a large audience reacting warmly. The text is garbled and names and details are unclear.
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Capitol Avenue
Weather Forecast for Wyoming Weekend
Wasiington reports a general fair spell for Sunday and Monday with rising temperatures. Local data show a maximum of 63 degrees and a minimum of 61 degrees with 0.06 inch of precipitation in the 24 hours ending 6 PM August 28.
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Wasiington
Wyoming
Conspicuous Heroism When The Ohio Sank
Reported aboard the Ohio as it sank after striking a rock in heavy rain and fog. Captain Johnson beaching the ship and ordering life preserver use as women and children were evacuated first. Rescue efforts continued with Eccles coordinating aid until the final moment.
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Johnson
Carter Bay
Ketchikan
Alaska
Rupert Cay
Humboldt
Eccles
Keeles
Ana
The
Ohio
King
Misery Unloosens Purse Strings In Travel Ordeal
A shattered overland party from Wistonsie to Oregon faces tragedy and hunger as a wagon train carrying Joli Weetbrook and two grandchildren endures torture and near-starvation. Dr. Piloaging and the state humane society intervene as the group slows near Cheyenne. one wagon is abandoned and the journe y continues toward Jaquine Svar.
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Wistonsie
Oregon
Joli Weetbrook
Cheyenne
Piloaging
Wilson Promises Wiek Reforms At Wyoming Meeting
Rawlins Wisconsin AMR 28 meeting fraught with importance as Hon James On secretary of the interior with officials from Wyoming Vending show discusses reforms in forest reserves. Sheep industry concerns include disease lip and leg with the outbreak. Secretary pledges assistance, contemplates indemnity and drastic action if needed.
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Rawlins
AMR
Wyoming
Jamey
Aevictant
Bureau of Forestry
iWp
Bureans
Giber
Oytary
Nebraska mail thief caught here charged with porch theft
A man identified as a Nebraska mail thief was captured locally and charged with theft from a mailbox. Federal officers are pursuing charges and his case will appear in court.
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Nebraska
O Omahin Banett Koown
Wan Foysid
Ty Bald
Schiff Sees Sick Man and Is Greatly Relieved
Arden New York notes the banking figure Schiff visiting Harriman after a flurry of reports. The main event is Schiff meeting Harriman since his earlier departure, with Schiff expressing cautious relief as he discusses financial matters and a potential plan.
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Schiff
Arden
N. Y
Edwaord HH
Marrimas
New York
Try
Harriman
Monterey Flood Tragedy Strikes Mexico City Area
A massive flood in Monterey and surrounding areas causes extensive destruction. Officials report up to 800 drowned, 15,000 homeless, and $12 million in losses, including Monterey Steel and Mexican Smelter and Lead. Waters of the Sanita Catarina reach unprecedented levels, sweeping homes and damaging utilities.
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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 witnesses testified today in Prtebiry against the car works firm alleging improper methods. The proceedings focused on the company’s business practices and potential misconduct as part of a broader inquiry into the industry.
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Harrishan
Haruman
Kutopr
Wilson
Wiek
Detals
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Prdftes
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