Count Zeppelin's Airship Tests Mark Continued Progress
The German inventor Count Zeppelin pushed his fourth airship through near twelve hour flights, seeking a 24 hour endurance, with the Reichstag funding and a government purchase tied to terra firma landings. The craft, 448 feet long, carried sixteen passengers and wireless gear, while past accidents like the Patrie informed safety concerns.
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Count Zeppelin
Reichstag
Pee Shest
Terra Firma
Sill
Switzerland
Wackenheim
Verdon
Ireland
Baldwin Flight Cut Short at Fort Myer Trial Flight
The Baldwin dirigible trial at Fort Myer on Aug 5 ended after 12 minutes with the craft maneuvering in circles then a swift descent near the launch site. General Allen praised its potential for reconnaissance and urged government ownership before further public flights.
Berlin to Zeppelin: 125000 Grant After Airship Loss
German ministers wired condolences to Count Zeppelin and planned to forward 125000 marks from the imperial budget for aeronautic experiments. Dr Theodor Lewald carried a check to Friedrichshafen. Zeppelin cited motor overheating and piston rod failure as causes of recent descents. Funds are being raised in Berlin Bremen Stuttgart and other towns to build a new airship.
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Berlin
Zeppelin
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Interior
Theodor Lewald
Friedrichshafen
Count Zeppelin
Lewald
Mannheim
Bremen
Stuttgart
Germany
Switzerland
Airship builder badly hurt in launch accident in Cleveland
John Belcher may die from injuries after a pole snap during an airship launch attempt in Cleveland Ohio. Assistants Frank Parr and George Curan suffered serious injuries as the trio sat on cross arms adjusting guy ropes. The machine, built on a third-wing design, requires elevation to fly.
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New York Times
Cleveland
Ohio
John Belcher
Frank Parr
George Curan
Belcher
Hitchcock Confers With Cortelyou on Hughes Dilemma
National Republican Chairman Frank Hitchcock meets with Cortelyou and Congressman Bennet to discuss Gov. Hughes candidacy in New York State. Taft arrives to discuss Ohio, while Minnesota and Virginia officials signal support for Republicans ahead of upcoming campaigns. Hitchcock plans Oyster Bay visit and Chicago HQ opening mid August.
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Republican National Committee
Hughes
Hitchcock
Oyster Bay
Cortelyou
Bennet
Metropolitan Building
Charles P. Taft
Wainscott
L. I
Aft
Ohio
United States Senate
Do. B. Slump
Virginia
James T. McCleary
Minnesota
Gov. Johnson
Washington
Hot Springs
Taft
Chicago
Rayner Seeks Release From Mental Hospital
A writ of habeas corpus demands the release of William Rayner, son of United States Senator Rayner, confined at Sheppard Hospital on mental illness charges. He left Baltimore last March, was found near Norfolk, and returned by his father and Dr. Fisher amid a steamer scene threatening self harm. Lawyer Robert B. Kelley is reportedly involved.
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New York Times
Baltimore
Sheppard Hospital
William Rayner
United States
Rayner
Norfolk
William H. Fisher
Young Rayner
Robert B. Kelley
Philadelphia
Farmer Tries Flight in Home Made Wings at Barn Jump
Greenwich Connecticut Aug 5 A North Mians farmer Arioch Wheeler in a heat driven frenzy built six foot wings from wrapping paper and a wooden frame and leaped from Hiram Jameson's barn roof into the Mianus River. He vanished underwater twice before being pulled ashore unconscious. He later recovered and did not recall the leap.
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New York Times
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Conn
Arioch Wheeler
Brighton Beach
Zeppelin
Hiram Jameson
Wheeler
Martin Jacobsen
Harry Lews
Jameson
Count Zeppelin
John Josselin
Farman Airship Survives Brighton Beach Storm
Henry Farman and his assistants reinforced canvas walls with benches and heavy objects at the Brighton Beach race track to shield the airship during a fierce rainstorm. The craft weathered the storm unhurt and about 200 spectators faced disappointment awaiting the next ascent.
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Henry Farman
Brighton Beach
Gompers Denies GOP Labor War Claims
In a letter to John Brinkman, Samuel Gompers rebuts Republican denials and accuses the party of preparing to fight labor. He cites alleged GOP plans for labor bureaus to sway workers, to incite a rebellion against him, and to push his retirement from the AFL presidency. Brinkman publicized the letter today.
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New York Times
Washington
Hitchcock
Republican National Committee
Gompers
John Brinkman
Republican Party
Brinkman
Ins
Labor Bureaus
Organized
American Federation of Labor
Ellis as Attorney General resigns from government service
Assistant Attorney General A. W. Cooley filed his resignation citing ill health and will retire. He was part of President Roosevelt's so called tennis Cabinet and had close ties to the Chief Executive. Speculation swirls that Wade H. Ellis of Ohio may succeed Bonaparte if Taft wins. Cooley hails from Westchester New York and formerly served as Civil Service Commissioner.
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New York Times
Washington
A. W. Cooley
Cooley
Roosevelt
Mr. Bonaparte
Taft
Mr. Cooley
Westchester
N. Y
Taft Studies Law Issues at Hot Springs Meeting
Taft attended the Virginia Bar Association session and prepared a speech on The Law's Delay for tomorrow. Ex Senator William Lindsay urged states to curb corporate power and argued federal interference is constitutionally and practically doubtful. The bar discussed replacing common law pleading with English practice. Hitchcock and Voris to visit Hot Springs for campaign talks next week.
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Hot Springs
Taft
Virginia Bar Association
Wiliam Lindsay
Kentucky
Lindsay
The
Bar Association
Association
Frank H. Hitchcock
Republican National Committee
Arthur A. Vorvs
Ohio
Rensselaer Republicans Gather To Plan Campaign
A Republican Club meeting in Troy discussed strategy for the upcoming campaign. Superintendent C V Collins dismissed anti Hughes sentiment rumors and said Rensselaer County will back Gov Hughes for renomination and support Barnes for Secretary of State. Delegates favor Draper for Congress and Baker for State Senate.
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New York Times
Troy
N. Y
Republican Club
C. V.collins
Collins
Rensselaer County
Hughes
Black
William D. Barnes
Nassau
Draper
Washington County
I. V. Baker
Comstocks
Victor M.allen
Joyce
Schodack
Filley
Lansing
Death Prize Fails To Save Lottery Winner Aboard Trent
Lare lle Wilhelm Wind, about 50, died in his cabin on the Royal Mail liner Trent after celebrating a $15,000 lottery win. Chief Steward Lawson said wind drank heavily aboard from Colon to Kingston, then ashore at Kingston, died of alcoholic poisoning. Body buried at sea. Kingston coffee merchant David Mendes to Ellis Island for eyesight check.
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Jamaica
Larelle Wilhelm Wind
Royal Mail Steam Packet Company
Trent
Kingston
New York
Lawson
Wind
Colon
Denmark
J. A. €. Morson
David Mendes
Ellis Island
Endes
Radicalism Gains in the Senate
Washington reports that Albert B. Cummins will replace Allison and J. L. Bristow will take Long’s seat, as La Follette joins Bristow’s campaign. The Wisconsin senator backs Cummins, aiming to fracture the Republican machine led by Aldrich and colleagues.
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New York Times
Washington
Albert B. Cummins
Allison
J. L. Bristow
Long
Senate
la Follette
Aldrich
Hale
Burrows
Gallinger
Senator Long
Kansas
Bristow
Mr. Bristow
Wisconsin
Emporia
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Gov
Cummins
Iowa
Dolliver
Taft
la Follettes
Collier
Republican
Cummins Won't Resign Amid Iowa Political Shuffle
Gov. Cummins plans to reach Des Moines tomorrow noon as Iowa Republicans seek a unanimous anti Cummins endorsement. A vacancy from Senator Allison's death may be filled by ex Gov William Larrabee, with Cummins aiming to be a candidate for the Legislature next winter. Friends work to unite two Republican factions and calm factions of supporters.
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New York Times
Des Moines
Iowa
Cummins
Lake Forest
Ill
Allison
William Larrabee
Walter I. Smith
Weston Iowa political affairs favor a younger man for senate
In close touch with politics in Weston Iowa, a candidate is seen as certain. There is talk of ex Congressman John Lacey but sentiment leans toward a younger man. An official proclamation on Senator Allison's death will be issued once Gov. Cummins reaches Des Moines.
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Weston
Iowa
John #. Lacey
Cummins
Des Moines
Allison
Bristow Nomination Seen After Kansas Primaries
Topeka Kansas August 5 The Republican gubernatorial nomination favors J L Bristow with early returns from 60 of 105 counties showing Bristow ahead in 89 of 165 legislative districts. Senator Chester I Long concedes Bristow leads by 6841 votes in complete county returns.
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Senator Long
Kansas
Topeka
Kan
W. R. Stubbs
Stubbs
J. L. Bristow
Bristow
Chester I. Long
Funeral set for Senator Allison in Dubuque
The funeral for Senator Allison will be held Saturday at 4 PM with simple rites at home and Linwood Cemetery. Rev. J T Bergen will officiate, with the National Senate and House delegations attending. The body will lie in state Friday. business may pause in the city. Roosevelt telegram tribute notes his service and influence.
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Iowa
Allison
J. T. Bergen
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Linwood Cemetery
National Senate
House
Parker Speaks for Bryan in Los Angeles Rally
Alton B. Parker, Democratic nominee in 1904, spoke at Temple Auditorium to 2000 listeners in support of Bryan and Kern. He praised the ticket’s character, highlighted tariff as the pivotal issue, and attacked corporate campaign contributions.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Alton B. Parker
Bryan and
Kern
Temple Auditorium
Parker
Brooklyn Delegates Fight Over Apportionment
Anti McCarrenites in Brooklyn challenge the County Committee’s delegate apportionment as biased toward McCarren forces. They threaten Movestigation and may seek Supreme Court action to overturn the plan.
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Brooklyn
Hear Race Betting Case In Special Sessions
District Attorney Jerome pressed for a quick ruling in the Mahoney case at Special Sessions amid betting accusations. Charles Mahoney of the Hoffman House café faced arraignment over receiving a $60 horse bet on Enfield at Brighton Beach. The judge adjourned with briefs due and a decision set for next week.
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Charles Mahoney
Hoffman House
Wyatt, Zeller
Hoyt
John B. Stanchfield
Racing Association
Mahoney
Nathan Herzog
Enfield
Brighton Beach
Wahle
Jefferson Market Court
Zeller
Bryan Faces Delay for Mack Plan at New York Gatherings
Lincoln August report notes Mack's strategy to delay Bryan's New York appearance until after the state convention and funds are raised. Bryan promotes a broad appeal for campaign contributions and outlines key topics for his acceptance speech including tariffs trusts and the people’s rule.
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New York Times
Lincoln, Neb
Mack
Mr. Bryan
New York State
New York
Bryan
Republic
United States
Standard Ol
Indianapolis
Kern
Chicago
Peoria
F. B. Lynch
St. Paul
Gov. Johnson
Mrs. Bryan
Bryan to Tour Country Planning Coasts and Cities
William J. Bryan will undertake several campaign tours across major cities from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Norman E. Mack, Democratic National Committee chairman, organizes the itinerary with John W. Kern likely accompanying on portions, planning joint appearances in New York State and other regions as schedules develop.
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N. Y
William J. Bryan
Atlantic
Pacific
Norman E. Mack
Democratic National Committee
John W. Kern
Bryan
Mack
Kern
New York State
United States
Lincoln
Chicago
Cleveland
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Mr. Kern
Pacific Coast
Mr. Bryan
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