First Balloon and Early Flight Pioneers
A historical survey recounts the Montgolfier brothers 1780s balloon experiments, Retif de la Breton's winged umbrella device, Franklin and others witnessing early flights, and Robersons and Knabenschue as early aviation figures before the Wright brothers.
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Retif de la Breton
Retis
Retif
Joseph
Stephen Montzgolfier
Annonay
France
Montgolier Brothers
Paris
Academy of Sciences
Vertim
Peo
Pryce Seeks Post After Army Collapse in Baja
In San Francisco on June 10 C A Pryce former general of the liberation army in Lower California says he is seeking a job. He attributes his resignation to the Los Angeles junta refusing to supply food clothing and ammunition for his troops and states this made successful resistance impossible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
C. A. Pryce
Army of “Liberation
California
Pryce
Los Angeles
Shooting at Pittsburg oil operator's home wounds Mrs Hill
Mrs F Hill wife of a wealthy oil operator was shot in the side at the Hill residence in Pittsburg. The shooter C R Shaum was arrested along with Wm Dauren and a woman named Horner. Mr Hill was away on a business trip at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
F. Hill
R. Shaum
Wm. Dauren
Horner
Hill
Reward Offered by Fire Insurance Board for Arson Convictions
Chicago officials announce a 500 dollar reward for every arson conviction to combat a suspected "fire bug trust" causing heavy losses. The program extends to police and others aiding arrests, reflecting annual incendiary damages estimated at 760000 dollars. Meanwhile, a separate incident reports John Johnson fined for vagrancy after a reported hold up on South Concho and Monterey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Chicago Board of Fire Insurance Underwriters
Evans
South Concho
Monterey
John Johnson
Buckley
Monterey Street
Concho Street
Johnson
trans-San Pedro
Knife sale attempt ends in arrest for Evans case
A man was arrested after offering to sell a stolen knife to G. W. Evans along with five or six dollars. The incident centers on the attempted exchange and the recovery of the weapon.
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Negro
G. W. Evans
No Exception Made
Marshall Texas residents face another 100 degree day as June heat continues with hot conditions and elevated temperatures daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall, Tex
Ajax Waste Mills Hit By Major Fire In Dallas
A large fire damaged the Ajax Waste Mills in Dallas yesterday afternoon causing losses of several thousand dollars. Adjoining property also sustained minor damage before the blaze was checked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Ajax
Soldier Sues Traction Company for 25000
A soldier, William Mooney, filed suit in the Seventy-third District Court against the San Antonio Traction Company for 25000, alleging severe injuries from a street car trailer overturning at Grayson and North Pine near the army post on April 4. He claims a broken leg, twisted spine, and right leg shortening, rendering him unfit for service. The case is the first filed in the new court, with Claude V. Birkhead named as its first judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mooney
Seventy-third
San Antonio Traction Company
Grayson
North Pine Streets
Army Post
Mooney
Seventy-third District Court
Claude V. Birkhead
Colquitt
Birkhead
First Carload of Onions Shipped from Weatherford
The first car of onions ever shipped from Weatherford, Texas, was sent yesterday to a Wichita Falls dealer. The white wax onions were grown in Parker County, marking a local agricultural milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weatherford
Tex
Wichita Falls
Parker County
Cardus Woman’s Tonic Promises Relief for Ills
A testimonial from Mrs. E. A. Smith of Goldsboro North Carolina describes relief from womanly troubles she suffered including headaches and distressing symptoms. The letter claims Cardus helped her health and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardus
E. A. Smith
Goldsboro
N. C
Also Mentioned on This Page
Montgolfier Brothers
Champ de Mars
Benjamin Franklin
Charles
Ple
Roziers
Marquis d'Arlandes
Duc de Chartres
Duke de Orleans
Robertson
Vienna
Minerva
Aedbertson
Europe
Nader
Germany
Holland
Fleurus
Nabenschue
Columbus
Ohio
New York
Broadway
Knabenschue
Central Park
Sixteenth Street
Wrights
Montgolfiers
Roy Knabenscue
Val
Vigor
Junta
Soldier Sues Traction Company
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