Navigation in the Air by Mr G F Ritchel
Corry inventor G F Ritchel tests a hydrogen gas helicopter-like craft in Riverside Hotel Bridgeport. A silk cylinder lifts a car with front and rear rotors powered by foot and hand cranks. The device aims to steer like a ship with air propulsion. Ritchel reports earlier tests and patent filings in the US, Canada, Britain, and France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Standard
G. F. Ritehel
Corry
Riverside
East Bridgeport
Bresa
Barnum
New York
Airator
Ruehel
United States
Canada
Great Britain
France
Hhen
Scientific American
North Pole
Ritchel
Skeleton in the Vanderbilt case reveals racy testimony in New York court
The Vanderbilt contest in New York courts features Scott Lord presenting claims about Commodore Vanderbilt, Tennie Claflin, and Col. Bennett with testimony on alleged payments and provocations. Witnesses recount vivid scenes of Dr Bennett’s magnetism, household tensions, and the Commodore’s illnesses and behavior as the case yields sensational details and contested affidavits.
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New York
Scott Lord
Col. Bennett
Commodore
Daniel Drew
Mr. Lord
Tennie Chatana
Commodore Vanderbilt
Woodhull and
Clattin
Claflin
Harrison
Coitus
Colonel Bennett
Tennie Claflin
Vanderbilt
Lord
Bilt
Rates of Postage and New Scheme to Congress
Proposals for classifying mail and postage rates reach Congress this session. A Boston publishers committee with Attorney General Bissell helped craft a bill dividing mail into four classes with a 2 cent per pound rate for second-class registered periodicals and strict registration requirements. Third class pays 1 percent per two ounces, fourth class merchandise 1 cent per ounce, and a free issue for subscribers within the printing county is added with adjustments.
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Congress
Senate
House
Boston
Bissell
Post Office Department
United States
The Fall of a Mountain in Montana Bear Tooth Collapse
Helena readers report a dramatic event near Bear Tooth where the eastern tusk of the landmark collapsed. A 500 foot high mass broke away and slid downslope with an avalanche of rock and timber, leveling a quarter mile of forest and creating a vast debris field.
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Helena
Montana
Bear Tooth Mountain
Montain
Canon
Gate of Mountains
Missouri
Lewis and Clark
Then we take a drink Gen Comly’s Hawaii mission
The life of Gen. Comly, our minister to the Hawaiian Islands, is described as full of routine intrigue. A visiting admiral leads to a flag salute, timed bombardments, and a sequence of drinks with staff. The account chronicles the ceremonial steps from arrival to departure aboard the man-of-war.
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Ing
Gen. Comly
Hawaiian Islands
Pacific Ocean
Columbia Journal
The Treasury Investigation and Senator Davis Clashes
Senator Davis of West Virginia chairs a Senate inquiry into Treasury irregularities. He cites large discrepancies in the books and says light reveals greater irregularities than charged. He expects to show misappropriations from wartime funding and a forced balance in accounts under Boutwell, urging explanation from officials and Republicans.
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Treasury
Davis
West Virginia
Senate Committee
Cincinnati
Hague
Treasury Department
Boutwells
Bennett's Return Plan Through Pandora Expedition
A New York correspondent reports James Gordon Bennett seeks exile end and a credible return by proposing Congress back the Pandora exploring expedition. He aims to rebrand his image, avoid old circles, flee polo and yachting, and make Washington his home while turning The Herald toward high State purposes. Congress is asked to favor Bennett petition and invite his presence.
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Hewitt
New York
United States
London
Berlin
Nnions
France
Europe
James Gordon Bennett
Congress
Bennett
Union Club
Fifth Avenue
Herald
Washiton
Senator Gordon's Financial Proposi tion
A historical proposal outlines new U S Savings Bonds in $25, $50, $100, and $1000 with 3 percent interest payable semiannually. It details redemption in coin or legal tender, exchange funds, replacement notes, and use of proceeds to pay or repurchase bonds with strict coin considerations and bank involvement.
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Wallace
Max Ewise
United States
Congress
Gordon
Unites States
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Europe
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Leader
D. C. Kennedy
Civier and Proprietor
EIA
Iseb
Willie Anyt Hale
Pi dl
Santiver
Wally Styehp
Anfiney Seegers
Hayes
Eray & Pmaw Esa
Torneys At Law
Iter Wey
Attorneys
Weiel
T. Henry Jones
APT Law
Eareett & Means
Natonal Bank
Mecuee Naser Deelaa
Mee
Capital Paid Tn
Greene County National Bank
String Pere, Moe
PTLD
Siya Vel Havenilie
Weentite Apidite Maeg Ratkaner Tient Fevimand Kan
Vaawe
Rnin
CHAS
Sheppard
John Shanks
Pasitona Ees Puboy and
Veer
Erton
Siesta Metramilitany Motel Aneel
Osa
Isineal Hathem Hier
Wate
SPA Bse
James Hayes
Pakeneg
J.kassler & CO
Undertakers
NEW Bakery
Chris. Widman
South Street
UTES
Pawl Isseed Tsou
Kitna de Ties
Nkes Wien
Civil Engineers
Architects
Boonville St
Springfield, Mo
Aden
Eagle Foundry
Tein
Silorp
Min
Edidr Lyall
J. N. Miller
Underwriter’s Agency of
Phowis
Hartford, Connecticut
Continental of
Assen the
St Paul
Minnesota
Trader's of
Chicago
Mixsissippi Valley
Memphis
Tenn
Mutual Benefit
N. Jersey
Agerecate
Ralney Blark
W. A. Hall
Gom Prtses Tay
de Att
Ding
Springfield
J. . Gage
Realer TX
Queensware and Glassware
Hon .T. Barnum
KIRBY
Palace Saloon
Atepreeve Seine
Crrepareent
Johnston
Richmond
Elizabeth City
N. C
Joe Johnston
Con
Joe
Gilliam
Martin
Malachi Haughton
Edenton
Haughton
Oll “Crane” Parker
Crane
Chowan
General Ewing
Washington
Gen. Ewing
Klegatt Peham
Senator Gordon
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