Ballooning Fatalities and Daring Ventures Across History
A stitched mosaic of balloon accidents and feats recounts deadly dives by Mme Blanchard in Paris, Van Tassel at Honolulu, Vandergrift at Columbus, and Weasley near Ottawa. It notes gas inflation risks, near misses with sharks, and a 1902 matrimonial advert satire, plus other era anecdotes and grim aviation mysteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zembecarri
Secontat
Oliveri
Lillian Hazel
Accidante
Ié.v.Mime Blanchard
Paris
Mme Blanchard
Aeronach van Tassel
Honolulu
van Tassel
Columbus
B. F. Vandergrift
Aea
Donaldson
Hogan
The Rose of Poland's Wild Russia Journey
Mrs Kraemer a handsome New York social figure known as The Rose of Poland travels from New York to Paris Berlin and Warsaw with a companion in pursuit of her self styled Polish emancipation. She evades a planned Tynehead voyage and survives a Russian frontier seizure before returning to the United States with tales of famine relief and near encounters with the czar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kha
Russia
Steloway
N. Y
Theophila Kraemer
New York
Poland
United
Bratea
Cews
Tynehead
Clara Barton
Kraemer
Red Cross Society
Hosa
Washington
United States
New York World
Sbe
la Champagne
Berlin
Ressia
Insterburg
Hraemer
Mira. Robertson
Insterborg
Airs
Kreemer
Insterburz
Braemer
Warsaw
Germany
Unlucky Farmer Holloway Faces Many Lightning and Cyclone Ordeals
In Connecticut a lifelong farmer named Holloway endured repeated disasters from storms and wild accidents. From a lightning strike at age 15 to a barn collapse, a cattle milking mishap, a cyclone toss, a boxcar crash, and a perilous trestle episode, he survived each incident with humor and grit.
Forty Years at Joliet set Two Bey: Who Murdered Pet Cigaretts
A Joliet-era case details two Chicago boys William Blunck and Thomas Lavien, both under 15, convicted of murder after an intoxicated street confrontation with Albert Eckreth. Lavien’s father is a sailmaker. Blunck was largely uneducated and vagrant. The pair claim Eckreth refused a cigarette, a scuffle ensued, a revolver fired, and Eckreth died. They deny intent and insist they sought civility. No remorse shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pet
Cigaretts
Chicago
William Blunck
Thomas Larica
Joliet
Wiliam Blance
Thomas
Luvien
Blunck
Albert Eckreth
Eckreth
Lurien
Eelreth
Angri
Superstitions About Snakes Among Italian Peasants
A New Yorker recounts Italian beliefs about snakes regarded with awe. The crown jewel of a mythical serpent found by maidens, its discovery supposedly affects love and fate. Snakes in homes are seen as lucky, with milk offerings to keep them content and ensure household prosperity. The text notes peasant caution not to harm serpents, linking the creature to local fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ipswich Journal
John Dinely
Windsor Castle
Windsor
Great Britain
Italy
Sun
Efort
Heraway
The Aspiring Actor’s Theatrical Hope and Odd Talk
A short man seeks a place in a theater company claiming great acting potential. The manager questions his experience and size as potential obstacles. The exchange reveals humor and doubts about suitability, ending with a playful note on confidence and odds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norsy
Shout
Umer
Elopement Foiled by Goat and Night Tug of Love
A planned elopement collapses when Mary Jane ties a string to a latch and awaits Augustus. The family goat drags the cord, the maiden misreads the signal, the goat fights for the string, and her mother intervenes, ending the escape attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustis
Mary Jane
Augustus
Crae
Augustes
Hart
Lazy Hudson Anglers Use Simple Bell Trap
A humorous tale describes Hudson River fishermen using a simple device a stick whale bone and a bell to auto fish while they nap. A nearby Philadelphia trolley area reports cats along Bainbridge Street receiving nightly electric “treatments” and acting like adoring spectators. The piece closes with philosophical lines echoed by Phillips Brooks before his burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson River
Philadelphia
Bainbridge
Mallionaire
East Backsport
Bangor
Phillips Brooks
Wetting Coal Sparks Debate On Heat Loss And Efficiency
A scientist argues wetting coal yields no net gain, since decomposed water consumes heat while steam carries heat away. He notes moist fuel can ease ignition but ultimately redistributes heat along the furnace. A power expert adds steam may aid gas combustion and smoke control. Additional items cover waterproof glue, the Eiffel and Washington towers, and Rambler riding quality.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aqocents
Aecronauts
Mosetalae
Lillian Hagal
San Francisco
fCopyrzht
IMG
American Press Association
Versilies
Lilian Hagal
Deans
Landwald
Pacific Ocean
Guy
Sue
Esbon
Pilatre Des Roziers
Marquis d’Arlander
Sa Bour
Des Roziers
Botai
Perosiaz
Lillian Bagal
Yamtecarri
Grassetgil Andressi
Bologna
Tey
Poe
Olean
WN. V
Barnie H Eaton
Pars
Europe
Thomas McDermott
Ummereat
Zanmbar
McDermott
France
Seina Ray Fou
Theophila Rilaemer
Xor
Jonah
Connecticut
Farmer Holloway
Joppa
Sir Holloway
Prafris
Holloway
Kansas
Omaha
Chicagoi
Shore Line
Cheeseman
Pennsylvania
Spoiled & Romance
Mer Augustus
Mary Jaow
Jane
Angier
Elisha Gray
Tlinois
Asis
Bns
Department of Electrical Communication
Eiffel Tower
Washington Monument
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