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The Knights of Columbus, on Mon day afternoon, closed a contract for an aeroplane flight in Waukegan on the Fourth as the principal feature of the monster celebration that 13 being arranged. Max Lillie, one of the cleverest, most experienced and most dare devil aviators in the world will perform the aerial evolutions for the edification of the thousands who will gather here on what will un questionably prove to be the biggest day Waukegan ever had, 4#dne will receive $1,000 for his services, which will be entirely at the disposal of the local organization during the day. Frank L. Albert, of the Albert-Lil lie Aviaton company, of Chicago,was here to close the deal for the flight. Albert is recognized as the pioneer aviation promoter as he was formerly with the famous Wright brothers. The company of which he is now a partner is considered the’ blogds i n Chicago and bears the unique dist inction of having pulled off the big gest events. It was the first com pany to be arrested for carrying a passenger over the city of Chicago. The charge was that the aviator was needlessly risking the Nse of the young woman passenger.
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Libertyville Lake County Independent and Waukegan Weekly Sun
Libertyville, Illinois, US
Fri, Jun 20, 1913
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