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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1908
Page
5
Ralph A Collins laments nerves and describes a wartime balloon ascent. He recalls peer Lt. Late pulling the valve cord as the craft drifted over rye fields, landing softly with the rip cord releasing. The piece blends danger with a calm landing and hints at elevator-like ascent.
The report recounts a balloon voyage reaching 7 900 feet above Baltimore with Captain Rod O Ver and crew describing the sensation of flight. The author notes minimal physical discomfort, clear sound from the upper air, and the beauty of the earth below while praising ballooning as a bold sport and life risk consideration.
Piv et will be at Puget Sound for two more days before leaving for Friesen. Boats depart from Pier 2 with ten round trips daily and a fare of six cents per round trip.
The Arch bishop of Canterbury presided over the funeral of former British prime minister Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman at Westminster Abbey. Attendees included the Prince of Wales and French Premier Clemenceau. The House adjourned after a eulogy from new premier Henry Asquith. A battleship Nebraska departed Port Angeles this morning bound for Prine.
See battleships Tak boats at Pier 2 with ten round trips daily for 66 cents round trip tind.
In Washington on April 2 the Senate debated naval appropriation plans. Senator Van Suthern of Utah argued for Atlantic forces remaining in Atlantic waters while the Pacific fleet is rebuilt. Senator Garner of Montana countered with remarks about past wars and judgment for future deterrence. Senator Stone of Missouri warned against war with Japan and Senator Flint of California urged more battleships and Pacific navy yard capacity.
A terse notice states the fleet will assemble at Puget Sound Navy Yard before departure for FPriveo. It mentions pier 2 duties with ten round trips daily and indicates one remaining round trip.
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