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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1908
Page
5
An accident at Fort Myer during a test flight killed Lieutenant Selfridge and injured Orville Wright as onlookers aided the crew. Reports say Selfridge suffered a base skull fracture while Wright remained conscious, later being treated. investigators debate causes, including possible propeller failure, amid questions on future aviation funding and insurance.
An old report details Orville Wright replacing propellers with a longer six inch blade set. Witnesses attribute the crash to a snapped blade, with examination suggesting a transmission not at fault. Major George Squier and Charles White offer opinions on construction. Wright’s recovery and a government test mission are noted, as is General Luke E. Wright’s cautious stance.
The death of Lieutenant Thomas E Selfridge who rode with Orville Wright in a flight at Fort Myer Virginia is mourned by Aero Club and Aeronautic Society members. Observers compare it to Otto Lilienthal s fatal glide and discuss implications for US Army air testing and the Signal Corps aerial detachment. The Aero Club of America sent sympathy to Orville Wright and Major Squier.
Paris observers report Leon Dela grange remaining aloft twenty minutes and twenty seconds at Issy as he hopes to surpass Wright brothers records. In Le Mans Wilbur Wright tests his machine for a long ascent tomorrow with a 22 minute 47 second flight covering about twenty miles at low altitude before darkness.
Angers France Sept 17 Rene Gasnier an aeroplane inventor was seriously injured when the connecting rod of his plane broke during tests causing a crash from about twenty five feet. He sustained severe cuts to the head and the aircraft was wrecked.
Herbert Parsons, president of the county committee, praised the Saratoga convention ticket as satisfactory to electors. He faults the Democrats for not renominating Skene the State Engineer and Surveyor and claims Farley’s nomination signals factional aims. Parsons notes Williams was endorsed by interests seeking speedy, economical completion of the canal projects. He adds Chanler concedes Hughes should be reelected, negating his own bid.
A curb bet of five thousand dollars on Hughes and one thousand on Chaniel was reported yesterday. While curb odds reflect public sentiment, officials note ongoing secrecy about any curb betting on elections, contrasting with past presidential election eras and reflecting brokers’ risk aversion under the anti betting law.
Governor Hughes attended the state fair with a bustling schedule of speeches luncheons and demonstrations. Officials including State Chairman Woodruff and Senator White praised the fair while crowds lined the sidewalks and excursion trains arrived. An evening reception and banquet followed with political discussions and plans for tomorrow's Century Club dinner honoring James S. Sherman.
Republican national and state campaigns launch with a mass meeting at Carnegie Hall under the New York County committee. Senator Albert J. Beveridge will deliver the principal speech. Hutchinson invited Frank L. Cooke to speak also. Ex Mayor Seth Low to preside. Griffiths, the American Consul at Liverpool, to deliver several autumn speeches after returning.
The Republican District Committee of the 2th Assembly District endorsed Governor Hughes and his administration in glowing terms. Senator Agnew praised his twenty months of public service and leadership. The committee elected B. W. B. Brown as chairman, Gherard Davis as vice chairman, Henry B. Parnes Jr as treasurer, and Edward B. Batse as secretary.
Samuel S. Koenig, Republican nominee for Secretary of State, drew a crowd of about five thousand at the Federal Republican Club on 6th Street. The East Side welcome followed his arrival from Avenue C as supporters hailed him as the most popular candidate. A telegram from Governor Hughes earlier expressed warm congratulations on the renomination.
Concord New Hampshire Sept 17 Henry B Quinby of Laconia was nominated for Governor by a Republican State Convention after a two ballot contest. Pillsbury led on both ballots but Quinby secured a narrow second ballot margin of five votes amid factional splits and delegate restraint.
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