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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
17
A telegram announcing the air ship burned up ignited a frantic response in Echterdingen as crowds gathered to read the news. Reports later said benzine ignited by a thunderstorm caused the explosion, destroying the great airship while Count Zeppelin prepared plans for another balloon.
Berlin reports ministers of federal states telegram condolence to Count Zeppelin after the airship loss. Imperial Interior Secretary Dr. von Bethmann Hollweg forwards 125000 from the imperial aeronautics budget as reward. Dr. Lewald carries a check to Fried richshafen for Zeppelin. Funds opened in Berlin Bremen Stuttgart and other cities to build a new balloon.
Aeronautic experts in New York clash on dirigibles after a Zeppelin vanishing near Chierdingen Germany. Henry Farman argues airships face wind resistance and inevitable failure, while Carl Diensbach and others defend the craft and suggest lightning and anchorage risks. The Aeronautic Society notes no setback to aviation progress despite the incident.
Albert C. Triaca and other experts discuss grounding lightning rods, the resilience of tall structures, and future airship design. They compare vulnerable giants like the Zeppelin and Patrie, proposing flexible dirigibles or light skeleton craft as next steps, while noting the need for better landing solutions and war-time considerations.
A survey of remarkable air travel accidents highlights Salomon August Andrée and his expedition vanishing after attempting a polar balloon ascent from Spitzbergen in 1897. Additional incidents include the military balloon La Patrie drifting from the German frontier, the airship Ariel’s crash in San Francisco with injuries, and the Zeppelin era’s near misses with unpiloted landings.
Taft spent hours drafting the address on Delays in Litigation for the Virginia Bar Association meeting in Hot Springs Virginia. Ex Senator Lindsay spoke on The Man and the Corporation while T J O'Brien arrived as ambassador to Japan and Wheeler received a governor staff commission. Hitchcock and Vorys expected in Hot Springs to discuss campaign matters.
Early returns from Kansas primaries show W. R. Stubbs leading for Governor by 13 222 votes with J. L. Bristow favored for U S Senate. Bristow leads in 60 of 105 counties with 165 districts counted while Chester I Long supporters concede Bristow victory with 6841 vote edge.
The 34th Assembly District Committee schedules a September 1 festival at Zellner’s Casino 170th Street and Third Avenue marking the Bronx campaign kickoff with speakers including William S. Bennet Nathaniel A. Fisberg and James S. Sherman. Headley M. Greene praises expected large attendance as Pioneer Republican Club endorses Taft and Sherman banner at McKinley Square.
Erie County Republican leaders depart Buffalo for Utica to confer with James S. Sherman about Governor Hughes possible renomination. The entourage includes Postmaster Fred Greiner State Committeeman W M Daniela John Grimm Clark H Timerman and Senators Davis Hill and O Brien. They will then proceed to Camp Kill Kare to consult State Chairman Woodruff on the Governors position.
The 11th Assembly District Republican committee of Brooklyn endorsed publisher William D. Berri for governor at a meeting held at the George A. Owens Republican Club. Charles L. Wanke presided and William Knapp served as secretary.
Matthew C. Fleming was appointed yesterday counsel to William W. Lady the receiver of the New York City Railway Company. Fleming had served as one of Governor Hughes assistants in the inference investigation.
The Progressive Republican Club of the %th Assembly District led by executive member Samuel Krulewitch will hold its annual summer night festival on Tuesday August 18 at the Manhattan Ceasing, 15th Street and Ashth Avenue.
Washington reports a sharp Republican contest in Iowa after Senator Allison’s death. Governor Cummins seeks the seat while anti-Cummins leaders push for a different nominee. Legislative picks are crucial as they will decide the successor to Dolliver.
Trouble brews in Brooklyn over the apportionment of delegates to the Congress conventions this fall. George N. Young of the Kings County Democratic Committee announced the plan, which opponents say would hand control by a margin of two votes per convention after Primary Day. Anti McCarrent supporters demand review by accountants and possible court action to readjust figures.
Tammany leader Charlies F. Murphy dismissed talk of Justice William J. Gaynor as Democratic governor candidate. He favored Coler, who has announced. Murphy notes many seek nomination this year and some believe nomination equals election. He cites Saratoga hotel assurances and says Rochester is under consideration. A August 12 Tammany meeting may pledge transfer rights on local railways.
Secretary Cortelyou and Charles Taft of Cincinnati with Rep George A Pearce of Maryland Rep William Bennet and Rep Herbert Parsons visit Republican National Committee HQ. Taft aims for a 25 000 plurality in Hamilton County while Hitchcock notes widespread state campaign advice and a busy office setup at No 1 Madison Avenue.
With three precincts missing in Jackson County Missouri including Kansas City the Democrat W S Cowherd shows a plurality of about 13 000 for governor and an estimated state wide margin near 10 000 David A Ball is the second candidate in the race
Late returns show United States Senator nominees Dennis T. Flynn Republican and Thomas P. Gore Democrat. In the First District Congress B S McGuire Republican and Henry 8 Jones Democrat win. Second District Richard Morgan Republican and Elmer L Fulton Democrat. Third District C E Creager Republican and James Davenport Democrat. Fourth District B T Hackley Republican and Charles Carter Democrat. Fifth District no Republican candidate Scott Ferris Democrat.
In Jamestown New York Mayor Carlson chose the slate backed by the Democratic City Committee led by Frank H. Mott for election official appointments after hearing both factions led by Frank E. Shearman and the state chairman Conners. The decision names the Mott slate as election officials.
August Gillhaus, proxy for Preston, Socialist La bor party presidential candidate, plans a whirlwind campaign like Eugene V. Debs. He travels as a Socialist worker and leaves Butte, Montana, on August 22 for an eastern trip.
Wheat traders in Chicago pushed prices higher amid hot dry weather. December delivery led the advance, touching triple what yesterday closed and remaining just below that peak at the close.
Lincoln Aug 6 W J Bryan released an appeal urging citizen support for Democratic goals. He endorses tariff revision by consumer representatives, popular election of U S Senators, bank deposit guarantees, anti monopoly measures, and transparency of campaign funding with income tax. He outlined speeches on tariff and trusts, with visits and talks planned in Minnesota, Indiana, Topeka and Chicago during the campaign.
Alton B Parker Democratic nominee for President delivered his first campaign speech before about two thousand at Temple Auditorium. He framed tariff and corporate campaign contributions as the era defining issues, critiquing Republican ties to protected interests and money from manufacturers.
A speaker recalls aiding a New York state law banning corporate campaign contributions and urges a federal statute to apply nationwide. He criticizes both parties and cautions that only a presidential winner backed by Congress can curb corporate influence and “rottenness” now.
William J. Bryan will undertake multiple campaign tours across the United States with Norman E. Mack directing the plan. Vice Presidential candidate John W. Kern may join portions of the swing, including a joint trip in New York State. The schedule targets large cities from coast to coast with tentative dates and regions outlined.
General D K Wardwell and his wife, both in Tombstone under quarantine, face possible relocation to Sawtelle California. Authorities debate returning them to the coast, with plans to compel the Southern Pacific to move them. Wardwell is a veteran with a cancerous growth. his wife is ill with leprosy.
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