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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1911
Page
4
The Associated Press reports that 30 000 bouquets were sent by New York social functions to the city branch of the national plant flower and fruit guild for distribution to the ill and needy. The Gould Dies wedding produced 1000 bouquets and the Alexander Roosevelt wedding contributed 5000 bouquets of orchids and roses.
Fort Sam Houston observers note the United States lags behind Europe in flying machines. Germany has seventeen Wright aeroplanes to four in U S service, with aeroplanes limited to reconnaissance and transport roles for now.
The article argues for a second type of aeroplane to carry passengers and freight, capable of at least 250 pounds for five hours, aiding ammunition delivery and medical supplies. It praises Lt. Foulois for recognizing its potential and predicts wind-tolerant, cargo-capable craft. It notes developments in wind endurance and future stability and urges merit over politics in Army aviation expansion.
New York sculptor Carl Skoog was found near a bust in his studio unconscious from gas inhaled via a tube from an open jet. His condition was reported as serious on the following day April 28 in New York.
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