Fatal Fallings of Famous Balloonists Across History
A long, sweeping retrospective surveys ballooning disasters from early attempts to modern parachuting. It cites notable figures such as Mine Blanchard, Professor Dennison, Perry, Lilienthal, Governor Russell, and Rogers, detailing their accidents, causes, and outcomes while noting overall fatality trends and varying survival chances during descent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hough
King
Blanchard
Paris
W. H. Donelson
N. A Grimwood
Lake Michigan
Profesor Dennison
Pressessor Perry
Holly Fair Crounds
Charlotte
India
Bormbay
Heer Lilienthal
Berlin
Russell
Boston
G. A. Rogers
Dorchester Bay
Sin
Orew
Beekeeping and Bee Tongues Through Human Aid
The article notes humans have aided bees beyond collecting honey. Bees use a long tongue to extract nectar. researchers have extended tongues by selective breeding, achieving slight length increases. Humans also provide ready made hives and protective frames to shield bees from predators and weather, aiding year round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ongan
Cheyer
Postman in France to Become Walking Post Office
Rural French postman to act as mobile post office. Public on routes will be able to issue postal orders and deposit money to savings banks through him, avoiding trips to the nearest post office. This new system aims to streamline services and expand on route capabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Britain and Morgan's move shocks ocean carrying trade
A British response to American finance magnate J P Morgan's push for a global shipping combine unsettles shipowners. The piece debates how Morgan and Carnegie influence Britain, the impact on White Star and Cunard, and fears of U S control over transatlantic routes. It notes opposition from Liverpool and anticipated antitrust actions shaping future schedules and registrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Carnegie
Weis
Mr. Hyde
Seley
Gore
America
Saling
Panna
Don Bull
Morgan Mike
Great Britain
Ornah
Jinssenger Traffe Gonk
Tay Ion
England
United States
Kroonland
Ameren
Liverpool
Combine
Southampton
London
Mr. Morgan
Haiti’s Political Turmoil and Armed Strife Described
The piece details ongoing Haitian instability with General Firmin and General Tiresias Sam contending for power. It notes the navy’s balance of power, army strength of about 10,060 and guard presence around Port au Prince and Cape Haitien, and describes the palace guard, officers, and civilian life amid revolution. It also mentions Germans in England, with 108,000 in London, and a German push for immigration restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haiti
Tiresias Simon Sam
Erastian Republic
Tuite
Firmain
Tonsuint Ueverture
Tland
Admira
Killtex
Haitlan Feet
Pirmin
Seulnd
M. Firmin
France
Bes Busin Joudiy
Campationern
Fred Chard
Senegue Pierre
Canal
Keown
Pinnin
AIM
Havine
Firelen
Geevera
Fuen
Brent
Topolyte
Sai
Tiresiny Sam
Bacium
Aia
Port Au Prince
Cape Haitien
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Bari
Ciel
Severo
Aebus
Benhor Severa
MM. Sintes-Durnoie
Bay of
Monte Carlo
Lamont
Aero
Lulu Randall
Nash Fenn
Descenta
Allanae
Featuilty
James L. Afeling
Idson
Severos Fatal Fati
Britain
Anurelen Faeds
Germany
Mereon
Te ‘United
Brien
Amiprien
Edward
Morgan
Otter Tiuer
Mr. Lorgan
John Hutt
Urukh Admiralty
Bune
Aleo
Carnegie
Bae
Leyland Line
American One
Atlantic Transport
Tied Star Line
Antwerp
Holland-America
Rotterdwae
Dominion Line
Mamburg-American Une
Hamburg
Lloyd Line
Bremen
Haut Nerd Company
Allan Line
Anchor Line
Beaver Line
Chesapeake Tne, Co. Genwrate Transayerantigar
Cunardine
Prince Iune
Purltandine
Alfred
Edwardes
Routes of Atlantic Ocean Lines
Island
Palece
Atviuticl
Deli Tothily Devote
Mtaden
Iesmtrod
Emvneo
Palace
Ty “Sobbery
Dir Gu
Paskersby
Atresia
Qoexense
Waltei
Prente
Yaek
Ireland
Scotland
Board of Trade
Dusseldorf
Sam
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