Wright and Curtiss clash over early aviation flight prospects
Reports describe multiple failed attempts by Lieut Sweet and G L Wright to rise in an airplane at College Park due to wind and timing. Charles Curtiss and Wilbur Wright exchange civil greetings as plans unfold for further flights and a move to New York to meet relatives.
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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 Apparent Aeroplane Over Danville
A mysterious aerial craft sighting near Danville in early evening stirs local interest. The single report notes a loud engine and darkened sky, with observers unsure of the craft's origin or destination.
Kidnapped Bride Sues In Complicated Family Case
A tangled lawsuit centers on a kidnapped bride and alleged coercion by Mrs Lambert and others. The suit claims deceit, forced engagement, and arranged marriage to a son tied to military and social circles, with accusations touching guardianship and improper influence.
Astor Testimony Completed in County Divorce Proceedings
The record shows testimony in the divorce case of Mrs. Dane Jacob with proceedings and referee votes. Young has nearly completed testimony and will present further at Lackland County jail term detail. The next filing and retort are anticipated, with a court submission planned for the coming week.
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Dane Jacob
Etches County
Juke Mills
Lackland County
$1500 Brooch Recovered After Misdirected Claim
Mrs Crain reports a $1500 brooch valued by error. Wolmer Jones found it behind a dwelling and returned it to police after a man claimed ownership in Chelsea. The rightful owner, Mrs Crain, expressed relief at the recovery and discharge of charges.
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Washington
Guy Os
Crain
Treat
Wolmer Jones
Terunyare
Chelsea
Min ‘Vrain
Army to test balloon defense with cannon at Sandy Hook
War Department ordnance bureau plans aerial defense experiments using balloons and cannon at Sandy Hook New Jersey. Capt Charles De F Chandler will oversee preparations from New York, with three small balloons purchased for tests. Germany’s ballistic work informs designs. muffling Wright aircraft motors and wireless trials also to be explored.
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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
Leaps From Blazing Aero When Flame Strikes Tank Explodes
Aviation week opens with near fatal crash as a pilot named Meque escapes a burning aeroplane by leaping from 15 to 20 feet above ground. He is chest-struck and hospitalized after the aircraft’s fabric and fuel system catch fire in Hammondsport. The incident follows a 25 minute 25 second flight by Charles K Hamilton in the Curtiss Hudson Dalton machine near New York. The Aeronautic Society sues Wrights for patent infringement in U.S. circuit court. Boston forms first international aeronautic pilots association with officers Charles Glidden president and leaders from New York and Cleveland.
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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 fugitive surrenders to police
Despairing over his fiery red hair that marked him, James Kelly of Danville surrendered to officers in Wilkes-Barre after escaping Columbia County jail. He is charged with stealing a furnace from Gloomstarg, taking it under pretense the landlord planned a new one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Fost
Wilkes-Barre Ov
Columbia County
James Kelly
Danwle
War prices for cotton in New York market
New York November 4 cotton market showed surprising strength despite large realizations. March rose to 16.10 dollars per hundredweight and May to 15.15, the highest figures for the season since the Civil War. The market closed firm within a few points of the day’s high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ieaders
Tao
Sixty Seven Dogs Killed After Pound Capture
Poundmaster Einstein and assistants took 87 unpaid dogs to the pound, 7 were euthanized, 14 were reclaimed by owners, and 73 were found roaming. Ten cats were also picked up. There are 9 dogs currently in the pound.
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Einstein
Maintenance Suit Filed by Mrs Jackman Against Husband
In district supreme court Charlotte A Jackman filed for maintenance against her husband James W Jackman an insurance agent of this city. Represented by John Ridout she states they married May 20 1908 in Salem NH and that he deserted her while they came to the city for work. She alleges he has contributed only five to her support since and that 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
Rooster row leads to disorderly conduct charge in car fight
Witnesses testified to a street car affray over a rooster and a man named Wallace. John Fractious was fined 10 for the incident, while another case on the same day involved a dispute over a three pound catfish leading to 10 fines for James Brown and Maria Holmes. A separate matter saw Washington Brown arrested for throwing grape skins on Pennsylvania Avenue after prior warning. Fritz Young faced grand jury after stealing two watches and whales from his employer.
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John
C R Brown
Wallace
Bulloway
James Brown
Maria Holmes
Pat’ Creaghe
Pass
James
Maria
Mana
Marla
Washington
Gus Lauten
Pennsylvania Avenue
Fritz Young
G S Weber
Wat Young
Rockville
Esterday
Fter
Shorter permitting hours for electrical work
The city will issue electrical work permits only from 9 to 1 pm to align with building inspectors’ hours. Electrical Engineer Walter Alter announced the change after a commission meeting, saying the move helps the district department of electrical work systematize its processes.
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District Electrical Department
Walter Alter
Commissionera
Washington postmaster selection favors local man
Postmaster General Hitchcock says next Washington postmaster should be a local man who has lived in the city long enough to know it well. He plans to recommend a Washington resident or someone with long residence here and expects no selection before December after Congress convenes. Chief Inspector pick and contract questions also touch the upcoming appointment and related postal matters.
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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 in a Turbulent Marriage
Mrs Margaret Grey Tallent seeks divorce from George Arnold Tallent draughtsman for the Department of Agnes ture. She alleges desertion and asks temporary alimony and restoration of her maiden name. The history recounts two prior marriages and misrepresented ages leading to annulment, with the latest separation occurring at 373 Oregon Avenue NW, the home of Mrs Tallent’s mother.
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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 Meets Admits New Members and Reports
The Washington Humane Society held a meeting to review October’s work. The secretary noted 805 animals examined 11 cases of cruelty investigated and 68 cases prosecuted in police court. Several new members were admitted including John Joy Edson John B Larner W J Dante Joseph Bittant T Hubert Jones AM Dyer Maud Emery Mrs Dorothy Patterson and others.
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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 Opposes Poultry Noise Ordinance Changes
District health officer Dr William Woodward urged commissioners to reject amendments to the poultry regulations. He argued a protest by a majority of square residents would not relieve the nuisance caused by roosters and that enforcement should reflect the current wording, protecting neighbors from intrusions and disturbances.
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William € Woodward
Dr Woodward
Woodward
Come In And See Them Yourself Local Shorthand
A brief note urges visitors to visit and view items in person. It emphasizes direct inspection over descriptions and invites engaging with the offerings firsthand. The message keeps a casual tone suitable for a storefront or notice board.
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Wellngton
Will of Mrs Caulfield Leaves Daughters and Husband
The will of Filupa Vatelle Cavineta dated May 16, 1903 was probated yesterday after Mrs Caulfield died October 29. Her husband John P Caulfield receives furnishings and property at Sloppers Maryland. upon his death the assets go to their daughters Genevieve Fox and Mrs Fancy Howard. The daughters receive a monthly allowance of 30 dollars and the husband 30 dollars. The Caulfield property leased to Lyceum Theater must not be sold before September 22, 1918 or for less than 7400. John C Heald and Alfred B Ebbs are named 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 Address
The Washington Harvard Club hosts Thomas W Slocum president of the Associated Harvard Clubs for an informal talk on organizing Harvard clubs across the United States and collaboration with Harvard University. All Harvard men are invited to attend at the University Club on State Street and K Streets at 9 o clock.
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Harvard Club
Washington
Thomas W Slocum
Associated
Harvard Clubs
Slocum
Harvard
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