Automobiles and dignitaries at the presidential camp scene
The article depicts President Taft amid a cluster of high officials including Gen Clarence Edward A. chief of insular affairs, Capt Archibala Butt, and Secy Macrents, with Secretary of War Dick ran watty nearby. The scene shows the president entering the entreserve, surrounded by notable figures, while onlookers and reporters document the tense preparations for a test flight. The text references the aviation trials at Fort Myer, with mentions of Orville Wright's recent demonstration flights and the dangers involved.
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Clarence Edward
Bureau of Insular Affairs
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Treasury
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General Hitchock
Senator Newlands
Dick Ran Watty
Senator Hoot
Rameree
Nagel
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Selfridge Flight Record At 19 8 Minutes 4i Sec
A historical note reports a remarkable air test where a weight strapped craft demonstrated its stamina and speed. Details mention key figures, dates, and a notable time around 19 minutes, with comparisons to other demonstrations and an emphasis on the aeroplane’s capability and the crew’s effort.
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Selfridge
Paul Ty Sander
Mga
Wien
Willy Wight
Zeppelin Again in Air Heads Toward Frankfort Exposition
An airship steered by an unnamed pilot resumes flight after a recent incident. Officials say the airship will proceed to the Frankfort exposition on Saturday and then to Cologne for display in the military holt.
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Cologne
Parachutes Save Balloon As Aboard Passenger Survives
An airship journey ends in a controlled descent after ballast adjustments and parachute deployment. A nurse and a passenger named Miss Morse survive the rough landing with minor injuries while the balloon’s rise slows and steadies before touching down safely.
Fortitude of Bleriot at the Doual meet endurance test
The article recounts Bleriot’s tireless effort to beat a 6 minute endurance record at the Doual meet, a fall of his aluminum plate and burning gas while continuing the flight, and a later motor failure forcing a retreat as spectators watched the dramatic event. Seattle offers prizes for the aviation race at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition with Louis Bert Hubert Latham among the competitors.
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Alaska
Louis Bert Hubert Latham
Wratht Brothers
Curtis
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Smilles Jong
Dover Seaplane Crash Ends Flight Attempt
French aviator Hubert Latham failed his second English Channel crossing near Dover. His monoplane collapsed upon landing after a dramatic skip across the water, nose broken, rescued by British warships and taken ashore amid a crowd as sirens warned of another crossing.
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Miss Morgan in Airship at Nancy France Flight Rescue
An account from Nancy France describes the perilous airship crash attempt involving Miss Morgan daughter of J Plerpent M3. The pilot Latham recounts a near-disaster, engine failure, descent to the water, and a dramatic rescue as crowds and authorities watched.
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Georgetown camp wins bleriot praises Latham
London July 7. In an interview Latham praised Latham for pluck and future success. He recalled the Dover cliffs experience and said Latham deserved victory and would yet succeed. Hubert Latham, a recent aviation figure, had earlier tried a sight of the English Channel from Calais, but failed.
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French aviator's Dover crossing attempt ends with sea landing
1d dus headed for Dover and cleared the cliffs in a brave cross channel attempt. Midway his Antoinette monoplane designed by WoJevavasseur suffered engine failure and settled on the water. He was rescued unharmed though the aircraft was damaged. Dus had previously logged successful flights at Mourmelon Seagrand and set a monoplane record of seven minutes 47 seconds in the air.
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Frank E McMillin Resigns to Accept National Surety VP Post
Frank E McMillin resigns as Postmaster General Hutchcock names his successor effective soon. McMillin served as chief inspector and assistant postmaster in Ragion, contributing to the Washington division and to the Hudson Terminal and Grand Central stations projects.
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National Surety Company of
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Alan
Boston
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Washington
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Inc Dental
Hudran
Grand Central
New Fork
Funeral for Col Jacob A Argue in Arlington
Col Jacob A Argue died in Manila on April 18 and was buried at Arlington. A funeral cortege arrived in the city, met by Mrs Augur and two daughters, with escort from Washington Barracks. Chaplain Charles C Perce officiated at the grave, with high ranking officers and the Fifteenth Cavalry Band in attendance.
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Sul Dens
Manila
Georgetown Camp Wins Baseball Game at Great Falls Excursion
Georgetown Camp Modern Woodmen of America yesterday held its second annual excursion to Great Falls and defeated the Washington Camp in baseball by 15 to 8. Last year Georgetown Camp beat Tin&em Camp. John Gartland umpired. The outing included other athletics and a dance. a large crowd attended and the event was deemed a great success.
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Great Falls
Washington
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J T Barr
Temperatures and tide table update from Potomac area
Special to The Washington Post Hapem Ferry West Virginia reports temperatures in other cities with rain expected for twelve hours. Am ean Todays Tide Table lists high tide at 350 am and 495 pm with tides at 1048.0 m and 1640 pm. Potomac Shenandoah region cited as clear but soon unsettled.
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