Balloon spectacle in Capitoline ends in doubt and crowd
Spectators watched Professor Wise and his son attempt a transatlantic balloon ascent at Capitoline. Gas filled the bag as hours passed, the crowd swelled beyond 5 000, and a chaotic scene of disputes and delays followed before any ascent occurred.
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Balloon Fails at Capitoline Grounds After Inflat ion
A large cotton balloon collapses during inflation at Capitoline grounds amid crowd derision. Investigations point to material flaw and tight netting, with experts later criticizing cost-cutting and supply choices by managers Goodsell and Steiner. Professor Wise and Donaldson had planned a Europe voyage, with renewed silk balloon plans discussed.
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