Hamiltons daring flight over New York Bay captivates crowds
Hamilton’s biplane battled gusty northeast winds during a series of long flights from Governors Island to the Jersey shore and back. Spectators, officers, and even Glenn Curtiss watched as he performed dips, switchbacks, and near-misses above ferries and ships, earning praise as the era’s premier aviator amid rain and fading light.
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Hamilton Takes 66 Percent Minute Flight Prep
In a brief yesterday, Hamilton completed a 66 percent minute flight on Governors Island as preparation for a longer voyage to Philadelphia and back planned for Monday, reported by The Times.
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Signals to report progress of Hamilton's flight
The plan details flag signals from Governors Island Bedloe's Island and city towers to report Hamilton's flight from New York to Philadelphia and back. White with red center signals favorable weather and start, red center signals start, flags changed on interruptions, Times Building signals at 7 A.M., bulletins posted in hotels clubs and associations, and salutes from Delaware waterfront observers.
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Whistles to greet Hamilton in Burlington flight
Shril whistles on river front factories will roar out a welcome to Hamilton and his air ship as the aviator appears Monday morning in Burlington New Jersey on his York to Philadelphia flight. Burlington plans also to fire cannon salutes when his airship shows over the riverfront.
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When to Look for Hamilton on Monday
A brief notice indicates the time to look for Hamilton on Monday at 8 50 A M The item provides a schedule cue with no additional context or details.
AIRSHIP GAZERS DRAWN FROM FAR TO PHILADELPHIA FLIGHT
Crowds at New Jersey and Pennsylvania stations mobbed trains from Philadelphia and New York seeking word on the airship flight. The Times airship special for Hamilton was canceled for the day, leaving anxious onlookers to follow the train and its passengers for the latest on the anticipated aerial event.
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Trial flights at Indianapolis aviation meet by Wright flyers
Preliminary to the aviation meet in Indianapolis aviators piloting Wright machines flew at the speedway. Walter Brookins led a main flight circling the track and covering six miles in eight minutes and twenty one seconds. He then completed a brief flight with a passenger.
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Balloon flight aims for Lahm Cup trigger in 1904 style
John Berry departed from St. Louis at 4 19 pm in the balloon University City to challenge the Lahm Cup then held by A Holland Forbes of New York. The solo ascent drew thousands of women at the American Woman's League convention as Berry carried four days of provisions.
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