Wright and Curtiss Meet at Aviation Field in 1909 era
Report describes trials at College Park where Sweet and Wright attempted flights in a plane that failed to rise due to wind. Wright plans to fly again early morning with Lieut Sweet, while Curtiss and Wright exchange handshake amid plans for New York trip.
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G . Sweet
Sweet
Wright
Aignal Corps
Army
College Park
Signal Carpet
New York
Olay
Whibur Wright
Aviation
Hils Brother
Orvite
Katherine Wright
Europe
George W England
Missouri
Mont
Tollese Park
International Assation
Dorne
Glenn H Curl
Alexsnter
Graham Bell
Aryne
Hanes
Sam Une
Curtiss
Mir Curiss
Ant Miki
Mammondsport
Bryan
Wilnie Wight
Avia
Virginians Report Strange Aeroplane Over Danville
A report from Danville describes an unidentified aeroplane seen in the early evening sky. The craft reportedly traveled toward the northwest, with observers noting its silhouette against darkness and the uncertain time of sighting.
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Danville
Syeral
Va Noy
Kidnapped Bride Sues Over Turmoil and Family Feud
A tangled 1920s style case centers on a kidnapped bride and a costly family feud. Mrs Lambert accuses relatives of pressuring her daughter to wed a man from a rival faction, claiming manipulation and coercion amid an ongoing dispute over legitimacy and inheritance.
Astor Testimony All In At Lackland County Proceeding
Fragmentary notes describe testimony in a divorce case involving Mrs Dane Jacob with Referee Chities presiding. Witnesses and proceedings are referenced while a formal retort from the defense appears pending, and a trial date or submission to Juke Mills is noted for a future week.
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Dane Jacob
Etches County
Juke Mills
Lackland County
$1500 Brooch Recovered After Lost Item Tale
Mrs Crain reports a $1500 brooch lost near a Chelsea cottage. Wolmer Jones finds it at the rear and turns it in to police. The finder and the owner are relieved as charges are dropped and the jewel is restored to its rightful owner.
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Washington
Guy Os
Crain
Treat
Wolmer Jones
Terunyare
Chelsea
Min ‘Vrain
Army to test balloon destroying cannon at Sandy Hook
War Department ordnance bureau begins experiments to shoot at aircraft with cannon using three small balloons at Sandy Hook New Jersey. Capt Charles De F Chandler sails from Washington to arrange balloons and gear. Trials in Germany showed balloon cannons come in wheel mounted, pedestal, and auto models.
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Bureau of Ordnance
War Department
Sandy Hook
New Jersey
Charles de F Chandler
Signal Corps
Leff Washington
New York
Tort Wood
New York City
Capt Chandler
Germany
America
Wright
Aeronautic week opens with daring crash and pilots group
Boston marks the 119th balloon ascent anniversary as international aeronautic pilots form a new association. Charles Glidden of Boston is named president with vice presidents Forbes of New York and Wade of Cleveland. Jay B Berton of Boston serves as secretary and J Walter Flagg of Worcester as treasurer.
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Hamburg
Machante
Hammondsport
Charles K Hamilton
Glenn H. Gurusen
Curtin Hudson-Dalton
New York
The
Aeronautic Society Today
United States
Cireait Court
Orville
Wilbur Wright
Wrights
Boston
Association of International Aeronautic Pilots
Charles Glidden
A Holand Forbes
J H Wade, Jr
Cleveland
Ohio
Jay B Berton
J’ Walter Flagg
Worcester
Red haired escapee surrenders in Danville after fugitive alarm
Despair over his fiery hair drove James Kelly of Danville to surrender in the wake of a statewide manhunt for his escape from Columbia County jail. He faces charges for stealing a furnace from a Gloomstarg house under pretense.
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Washington Fost
Wilkes-Barre Ov
Columbia County
James Kelly
Danwle
War prices for cotton reach high seasonal levels
New York November 4 price action showed strength that surprised bulls with March at 16.10 and May at 15.15, the highest figures of the season since the Civil War. The market closed firm, near the day’s high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ieaders
Tao
Sixty Seven Dogs Killed as Taxes Unpaid
Poundmaster Einstein and assistants seized eighty seven dogs for unpaid current year taxes. Seven were executed, fourteen were claimed by owners, and seventy three found at large. Ten cats were also picked up. Nine dogs remain in the pound.
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Einstein
Maintenance suit filed by Charlotte Jackman against James Jackman
In district supreme court, Charlotte A Jackman filed maintenance proceedings against her husband James W Jackman an insurance agent of this city. Represented by John Ridout she alleges desertion after their Salem New Hampshire marriage on May 20 1908 and cites minimal support since. A child was born in May.
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Mira
Charlotte Jackman
Charlotte A Jackman
District Supreme Court
James W. Jackman
Jackman
John Ridout
Jackmans
Salem N. H
Disorderly streetcar fight over rooster ends in liberty
In Washington a policeman testified that John Fractious and Wallace fought aboard an Anacostia car while Fractious carried a rooster home. The judge released Fractious for tossing the bird as punishment. Wallace and Fractious faced other petty charges, with additional cases involving a three pound catfish dispute and grape skins on Pennsylvania Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
C R Brown
Wallace
Bulloway
Washington
Gus Lauten
Pennsylvania Avenue
Shorter Hours for Permits Set by District Electrical Dept
Electrical work permits will be issued only from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily to equalize treatment with building inspectors. Electrical Engineer Walter Alter announced the change after a commission conference, saying the shift aims to streamline filing and improve department efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Electrical Department
Walter Alter
Commissionera
Washington Postmaster Tools City’s Local Expertise Favored
Postmaster General Hitchcock signals preference for a Washington resident or long-time local to head the capital’s post office. He aims for a model Washington office and notes Congress will delay the appointment until December after Taft’s return. Chief Inspector post may be chosen soon afterward. details on cards contracts and a Lincoln Park Arizona Association meeting are also noted.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Taft
Leset
Locel
Benjamin F. Barnes
Washington Post Ofice
Washington Post
Postoffice Department
Teason
Congress
Senate
Frank & McMillin
Federal Express
Goxton
Boston
Hitehcock
Alitchcock
West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company
West
Myr
Chicago
New York
Edward AM Morgan
Mrs Tallent Seeks Divorce After Royal Court Battle
Mrs Margaret Grey Tallent seeks divorce from George Arnold Tallent draughtsman for the Department of Agnes ture through her attorneys Cupers Wright Sled call for divorce She names a corespondent and asks temporary alimony and right to resume maiden name The marriage was her second union with Tallent They married in 1906 and again in 1908 in Rockville Maryland They claim misrepresentation of ages and say he deserted her The case outlines prior annulment and a recent separation at 373 Oregon Avenue Northwest"}
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Margaret Grey ‘Tallent
George Arnold Tallent
Department of Agnesture
Cupers É& Wright
Sled
Pallent
Hev BW
Lowrie
Charles Hendher
Stafford
Warraga
Rockville
Thomas J Packard
Bnt
Oregon Avenue Northwest
Humane Society Meeting Reviews Month and Admits New Members
The Washington Humane Society met to review October work with 805 animals examined, 11 cases of ar… primarily investigated, and 68 cases prosecuted in police court. Loring reported nine fountains donated for city animals. New members admitted include John Joy Edson, John B Larner, W. J. Dante, Joseph Bittant, T. Hubert-Jones, AM. Dyer, Mrs Maud Emery, Mrs Dorothy Patterson, John Welsh McLeren, Mrs John F. McLeren, Mrs Marcia X. MacLennan, Mrs Charles J. Frailey, Mrs Benjamin B Bradford, Mrs Frank B Vroaman, Mrs Victor Kauffmann, and Miss Loter Waller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wumene Society
Migs Loring
John Joy Edson
John B Larner
W. J. Dante
Joseph Bittant
T. Hubert-Jones
AM. Dyer
Maud Emery
Dorothy Patterson
John Welsh McLeren
John F. McLeren
Marcia X. MacLennan
Charles J. Frailey
Benjamin B
Bradford
Frank B
Vroaman
Victor Kauffmann
Loter Waller
Woodward Fights Poultry Rule Change In District
Dr William Woodward district health officer opposed changes in poultry regulations urged by neighbors. He urged enforcement of existing rules and rejected requiring protests from a majority of householders in roosters square as ineffective against nuisance noise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William € Woodward
Dr Woodward
Woodward
Wellngton Invite Encourages In-Person Visit
A brief note invites readers to come in and see for themselves at the Wellngton location, urging direct inspection or experience. The line suggests a self-guided or personal visit to evaluate offerings or services.
Will of Mrs Caulfield Provides for Husband and Daughters
Filupa Vatelle Cavineta dated May 16 1003 probate filed yesterday Mrs Caulfield died October 29 The will leaves furnishings to husband John P Caulfield at Sloppers Md On his death they pass to daughters Genevieve Fox and Mrs Fancies How ard The daughters receive a 33 monthly allowance and the husband a 74 share The Caulfield property leased to Lyceum Theater not to be sold before lease expiration September 22 1918 nor for less than 74 John C Heald and allotted B Ebbb named as trustees and executors
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Caulfield
Filupa Vatelle Cavineta
Sloppers
Jonn P Caulfield
Genevieve Fox
Fancies’ Howard
Fancies’ Howard In Addition, the Gaighters
Lyceum Theater
John C Heald
Allett
Harvard Club Meets Tonight with Slocum Guest
The Washington Harvard Club hosts Thomas W Slocum president of the Associated Harvard Clubs for an informal address on organizing Harvard clubs nationwide and the relation to Harvard University. All Harvard men are invited to attend at the University Club on State Street and K Street at 8 9 oclock.
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Harvard Club
Washington
Thomas W Slocum
Associated
Harvard Clubs
Slocum
Harvard
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