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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
15
General Allen, chief signal officer, reports balloon trials show potential but a construction defect in a steel propeller shaft prevents engine from reaching maximum speed. He believes improvements will meet requirements.
General Allen endorses Baldwin’s airship as meeting contract needs if official tests continue to show control and efficiency. Capt Baldwin completed a second successful flight from the drill grounds at Lort Moor, staying aloft twelve minutes and achieving a lift rate indicating strong maneuverability. Engineers and officials, including Curtiss and General Allen, see improved prospects for U S military dirigible contracts. Crowds witnessed the demonstration amid unsettled weather as officials note advancing certainty in the project.
Death notices for Garth, Thomas Carles, and others with burial plans. Records list survivors, residence, and funeral dates including August 3 and 6 in Washington DC areas. Also notes on widowhood, church services, and interment at Rock Creek Cemetery.
A garbled 1920s classified style notice lists multiple funeral directors and embalmers with addresses on F Street Northwest East Capitol Street Seventh Street North Capitol Street and nearby avenues. Entries mention services, contact telephones, modest prices and on premises inspectors and embalmers.
Capt. Baldwin and Curtiss led a preparatory flight of Baldwin’s airship with 25 horsepower Curtiss engine. Trials showed need to expand control surface area by 20 percent and improve pilot seating and lever access. Curtiss cited distance judgment and ground proximity as reasons for staying low. Officials expect a third flight this evening after final tweaks and a replacement prop shaft arrives.
New York Aug 5 Waltter Wellman says he plans to attempt a polar flight next year in the America an airship built for extreme polar conditions The craft with 260000 cubic feet capacity exceeds the Zeppelin in fuel and radius of action though the lifting power is less The America could stay aloft 50 to 60 hours and travel about 2000 miles carrying five tons of crew and fuel if wind conditions permit Paris is preparing the ship for testing Lemans chief engineer Wright plans aeroplane flights in Dayton tomorrow.
American balloonist Captain Lovelace had a narrow escape at the Franco-British Exhibition. While climbing over a gas bag cover he fell into the balloon and nearly suffocated before an assistant could rescue him.
In Atlantic City on August 5 newsboy John Brown aged 18 leapt from the boardwalk into treacherous surf to save Frank W Brown a New Yorker drowning beyond the breakers. He used a can buoy but crowd inaction and exhaustion left the lifeboat too late and Brown drowned despite the boy’s brave efforts.
The incident near Echterdingen ends in repairs and loss of gas as Count Zeppelin’s fourth airship returns to flight. US Army signal corps, led by First Gen. Allen, pushes for balloon houses at Fort Myer and Omaha to protect airships, citing dangers when moored or in winds.
Representative Hull of Iowa discusses party unity after Allison’s death, noting strong Cummins support but potential harmony in coming campaigns. He forecasts a 60,000 plus Republican majority in Iowa, cautions on intra party fights, and cites Taft strength while analyzing the senatorial race and the impact of the Independence Party. Hull also reports on his renomination win, misread conventions, and predicts campaign focus in the West and Midwest.
The vacancy in the Senate appropriations committee prompts speculation on successors including Perkins of California and Hemenway of Indiana. Other contenders include Hale of Maine Cullom of Illinois Warren of Wyoming Gallinger of the District and Ekins of Delaware, with Perkins potential if others decline.
Deaths recorded by the Health Office list individuals with ages and addresses in the Washington area. Names include Wm H Hildreth Joseph W Mattingly Evelyn M Yhompoop and others with ages ranging from infancy to elderly, noting residences on 5th Street NW 4th Street NW Park Place Congress Heights Sherman Avenue and more.
Illinois Republicans wage a bitter primary for governor and United States senator. Gov Deneen vs former Gov Yates leads a four-man Senate race including Hopkins Mason Foss and Webster. William G. Webster predicts Yates will win Chicago support and that Deneen will lose most counties. Senate result likely settled in legislature next January.
Wallace Idaho August 6 The Democratic State convention convenes with precise procedure as factions led by Dubois and anti Dubois clash over control. Temporary chair Glenn P McKinley elected amid protests while anti Dubois delegates abstain from proceedings and file objections.
Concordia Glee Club of Lynchburg honored Covington and Hot Springs audiences with a concert. After a Washington column critiqued them, Judge Taft sent an autograph letter thanking the club for their performance and the pleasure they provided at the springs.
Willam B. Allison death leads to simple Dubuque funeral with services at his residence and Linwood Cemetery. Washington attendees, state flags at half mast, and a congressional delegation including many senators and representatives plan to attend. Roosevelt and Fairbanks offer tributes and designate a committee to join the service.
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