20 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
Edgefield Advertiser
Location
Edgefield, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1902
Page
1
A retired upper-sea captain recalls a perilous lift in the Little Nassau hot air balloon near Oakland California. He ferries a frightened boy named Tommy Dermott, steadies the ride with calm talk, and uses distraction to keep the child safe as the balloon descends.
A USGS Part I of the 28th annual report by George F. Becker surveys Philippine geology and volcanic activity. It catalogs forty nine eruptive mountains led by Mt Apo and Mayon, notes Taal near Manila, and compares activity to St Pelee in Martinique with vivid historical eruptions.
King Edward is said to be troubled by prophecies predicting he may not reach the crown, a fear reported since Queen Victoria’s death. Observers note his unease after becoming Prince of Wales and during his accession era. Meanwhile President Roosevelt rents No. 22 Lafayette Square in Washington for residence and offices during renovations.
Describes hardships and neglect in Kiowa Comanche and Wichita papooses on southern Oklahoma reservations. Notes lack of maternal rocking and songs, newborns left in tepees, and limited affection. Mentions baby shows by missionary women and wealth of orphaned heirs from allotment lands amid cultural contrast.
An eyewitness recounts a balloon ascent where a boy clung to a rope while adults and children crowded the ropes. The flyer demands the boy hold on, then guides the craft toward a safe landing, with a crowd watching in tense silence as the balloon descends toward an orchard and a haystack.
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