Balloons Race Off 1918 Field From 81 Laneau
Ten balloons started a long distance race from the aero club grounds toward the chulkeaxt with pilots McGill and others aboard. The Indiana Hoosier club listed pilots including McGill and Harmey, with Drake, Post, Fox and Osborne among entrants. Gas bags of 49 000 cubic feet and 1 600 cubic footers raced for prizes as winds and balloons dictated pace and hours aloft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanois
Aero Club
Hmboons
Peoria
Uri
Comedala
Prises
Kenvoor Tennewes
J. HE. Wade, Jr
Morgan
Ald
St Lews
Sern
BE Louis
von Puntboob TM. O'Reilly
Indiana
M.cit
Osborne
Ohio
Hauer
Aid
Centennial
St. Coats
Pommera
N. Arad
North Adams
M. Taylor
New York
Hoosier
Agro Club
Chaviex” Walsh
Dilford H. Harmey
Augustus Postrity
John Berry
W. C. Fox
Swt
Lcense
P.M. Cronus
Elaweyer
Halloonn
Wright's Hudson-Fulton flight stirs crowds amid crashes
Spectators along the Hudson front gathered as Wright faced a damaged engine and a failed second flight after a cylinder head blew loose. Curtiss prepared for St. Louis demonstrations while army officers awaited Wright in Washington to learn aeroplane handling. Naval officers judged aircraft as a potential target for shrapnel, suggesting further refinements before naval warfare use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson-Fulton
Hudson
Wright
Glenn
H. Curtiss
Maglc
River
Hattery
Harlem
New Jersey
Atu
Governors Island
New York
Washington
Signal Corps
Wrleht
St. Louis
Curtiss
Hammondsport
Simé
Minnesota
Balloon race update from the American aeronaut
An American team led by Edgar Woolmbro faces uncertain progress in the international Benedt balloon race. Persistent rain and fog hamper reporting from the fleet, with several nations' entries yet to be heard from as weather conditions delay progress over Hobola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jurioh
Gordin Benedtto
Edgar WooMbo
Amimries
Nelwhim
Brance
Gere Hany
Bal- Lin
Honda
PRUNE and other notices in Washington death and funeral ads
A jumble of obituary and funeral notices from Washington papers lists names such as ELIZABETH, Widows of Maj John H. Brough, and mentions services and dates in October 1909. Also appears a list of funeral directors including FRANK GELBRI S, W R SPEARE, GEO. P ZUEHORST, and others with firm locations and contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabetil Mo
Jlotn H. Brough
Ser
Tony
Inyom
Bills
Bupan Yentell
Wilam Yo
Winifred J Handy
Li W
Lewes M
Hnabsund
Levin
C. Payson
Ale “Ag
Massarhuvetts Avenue
Frank Gelbr
W. R. Speare
N. W
Mont Restos
Holst, Price
Mata
John RB. Wright CO
Mynoral Directere
Zetalmers
R. Fharvey’s Sons
SD Embalmess
Tummodiova Chapel
Telephone North
Jenkins
Wf Street
H. Sardo & CO
TORS
Lincoln Art
Thos
Sergeon
Baltimore Aviators Raise Fund for Meet Success
Baltimore residents met to launch a fund to support an aero meet. Col Jerome H Joyce proposed a guaranteed fund with refunds from surplus. The committee will begin fundraising with Joyce Burgess and Gen Clifton L Roges named. A cooperation panel with Washington officials to secure a site was formed, considering College Park among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Col
Joyce
Mr. Burgess
Clifton L. Roges
James T. O'Neill
Gen. Riggs
Washington
College Park
Col. Joyce
W. H. Fehsenfeld
Frederick H. Gottslieb
Als, Abel
William Lanahan
Health Office Births and Deaths Record Rendered Unclear
Health office records show births and deaths with many unreadable names and places. Entries mention individuals such as Margaret Nayar and Geo Morgan among others, with ages and locations scattered in a damaged list.
Good Roads Drive Gathers Steam in Virginia County
Alexandria and Fairfax counties push a $250000 bond plan to build durable roads linking Alexandria with Washington. Washington-Southern Railway pledges $8000 toward an $18000 project including Hooffs Run bridge widening, with counts of support from merchants farmers and local officials. A mass meeting at the Alexandria courthouse is set for October 18 to rally for the bond issue and outline administration to ensure prudent spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aledria
Wiliam
Washington
Richmond
Alexandria
P. St Julien Wién
Virginia
George EB. Garrett
Witega
Titan Y. Williams
Alexandria Good Roads Association
The
Good Roads Association
Washington- Southern all-Way
Washington-Southern
Fairfax Counties
Garrett
Aiwaundria County
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Committee of Nine
Wilson
Lassiter
Virgina
de. J. Taber Johnson
Dr. Johnson
Mann
Carlin
Alexandria County
Fairfax Courthouse
Manasgas, Citizen
Licensed to Marry Across Names and Places
A fragmented notice lists multiple marriage intentions and banns across various counties and towns, naming individuals such as James Ke Keech, Luella Fox, Stephan Ward, Alma Wilson, Peter Magee, and many others. The text shows clergy references and locations including Richmond Virginia and Atvemarla county with scattered dates and ages, indicating planned nuptials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ke Keech
Luella IC. Fox
Taltimpra
Mil
RL. Weight
I Peter A. Magee
Mex
Hee
RB Owens
Layman Eott
Wdna L
I. H. Swen
George PF. Brown
Annie R. Wood
H. Curley
Davenport Waite
Maud ©. Lambert
J. F. Mackin
Wlok
Eve C. Zenk
WT. Russell
Jordan E. Roberts
Mario Richards
Helthuore
W. J. Tepe Vernon
William RC
Pooks
Alice W. No Bare
Ber A. ZL Chiles
Cotti Bowse
Boule Ri D
J. ML’ O'Brie
Jnhn
Davie
Rev
W. Boomter
Konsoe and
Chadle
Werden
Albany Burgesses Scramble Over Ball Tax Scandal
Reports from Albany indicate burgesses resist discussing the New York ball amid backlash over an $8 hat and venetian assessment checks. Officials deny involvement, say expenses were paid and guests were sent on to mingle with notables, sparking questions about proceeds and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
New York
Dinner honoring German ship officers at Hudson Fulton parade
Attorney General Wickersham spoke at a Pilgrims banquet in New York while Grand Admiral von Koester on the German flagship Viktoria Luise praised hospitality to the Hudson Fulton commission and allied officials. The gathering honored Admiral Seymour and Rear Admiral Tower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wickersham
Seymour
New York
Gleiting
von Koester
Viktoria Luise
United States
Gov. Hughes
Bohrosder
U. S. Nu. Adral
Edward Seymour
Usenard Wood
Department of the Esat
Hudson-Fulton Commission
Bfc- Clellan
Franken
Coal
Hotel Astor
Sir Edward Seymour
Fraterick Tower
Duel Over Wives Quarrel Ends in Death in West Virginia
Special to The Wannington sour, Eivefield, W. Va., reports a Saturday night dispute between Susanne neighbors near Welch. Deputy Sheriff Mathias Beavers of McDowell County was killed by a gunshot to the heart. saloon keeper J. C. Lowe was wounded in the left breast with a bullet that angled upward. Both men fired nearly simultaneously amid a quarrel between wives. Details are being withheld due to the families' prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eivefield
W. Va
Susanne
Welch
Mathiay Beavers
McDowel
J. C. Lowe
Beavers
Lowe
Hoya
Fire destroys Standard Box and Lumber plant near Norfolk
A blaze at the Standard Box and Lumber Company's Norfolk plant at the junction of the Southern Tallway and the Belt Line destroyed the sawmill and stacked lumber along with several loaded freight cars. The loss totals 60 000 dollars with 40 000 dollars insured. The local plant was owned by the Fillsbore corporation and most books and papers were lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Box and Lumber Company
Norfolk, Val
Portsmouth
Fillsbore Corporation
Garrett County Democrats Split Over People’s Party Bid
Garrett county Democrats face internal rebellion as local factions challenge the regular ticket. Francis Shia of Swanton is nominated for county clerk on the regular slate, while W. T. Stanton seeks a House of Delegates berth on the People’s ticket, which unites six Republicans, two Democrats, and one Prohibitionist. The Antisaloon League backs the People’s plan, with A Tyten Matthews and others organizing the fight. speeches by W H Anderson were given at Mountain Lake Park, Deer Park, and Oakland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Declal
Oakland
Mid
Francis Shia
Swanton
Tha
Chimty
Garrett County
Bette Goade
Robert A. Ravenscroft
Pearre
Browning
W. T. Stanton
Grantaville
Democratie
House of Delegates
People’s
People's Party
A. Tytten Matthews
Ogk- Synd
B. P. Speicht
Deer Park
W. W. Schiossnagle
Friendsville
John D. Miller
Grantsville
Antisaloon League
W. H. Anderson
Mountain Lake Park
Praise for Millionaire in Durham Celebrates Trinity Gifts
Donations totaling 84 000 dollars announced at benefactors day for Trinity College in Durham North Carolina. President Kilsa lauds B N Duke for 50 000 dollars for buildings. Wall Street cited as place of trade and strife. A 60 million dollar gift supported 40 schools and libraries. President Wiige notes Chicago’s social sin and political graft near the University of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
N. C
Get
Trinity ‘College
Kilsa
B. N. Duke
Wall Street
Trinity
Wiige
Chicago
University of Chicago
Rhode Island Delegation Visits Norfolk for Civil War Memorial Event
Norfolk hosts Gov. A J Pothler of Rhode Island and a party of Rhode Island leaders en route to New Bern North Carolina for Wednesday's dedication of a monument to fallen Civil War soldiers buried at New Bern. The delegation toured the city by automobile, enjoyed an oyster roast at Cape Henry, and visited Jamestown Exposition grounds and Ocean View before heading to Old Point Comfort and then New Bern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
A. J. Pothler
Rhode Island
Newbern
N. CC
State of
Rhode I
Norfolk Board of Trade
Jamestown Exposition Grounds
Oceaan View
Cape Henry
Virginia
Old Point Comfort
Tomo Egur Yor Newbern
Colonial Residence in Ashes at Reisterstown
Fire destroyed the Colonial Deposit Company near the Reisterstown home of John McHenry vice president of Mercantile Trust and Road Pikesville. Damage estimated at about 40000 with most furniture and valuables saved. east wind fueled the blaze that consumed the larger portion of the building as shade trees burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washiescom
Baltimore
Clovelty
Colonial Deposit Company
Reisterstown
John McHenry
Mercantile ‘Trust and Road
Pikesvide
Yale Receives Large Endowments and Faculty Appointment
Yale announces a $1,700,000 endowment from Charles M. Pratt and his sister Mrs. B. Dane, with additional gifts including $225,000 from William D. and Henry T. Sloan for a physics laboratory and $25,000 from Alfred Vanderbilt for endowment. George Washington University’s Prof William B. Vance is named professor of comparative law to begin next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles M. Pratt
Standard Oil Company
Pratt Institute of Brooklyn
BB. Dane
Pratt
New Haven
Conn
Yale Corporation
William D
Henry T. Stoan
Alfred J.” Vanderbilt
George Hewitt Myers
Forest School
William B. Vance
George Washington University
Ted Tarmentary Law
Law
Censure Grant and Army Parade Topic at Alliance Meeting
The Alliance convened in Chicago to censure General Grant for leading his troops, debating his personal fanfare and the potential use of a canteen for the army. Officers reelected include De. C.J. Hezamer president and Joseph Keller and others as vice presidents. A report on Maryland disfranchisement constitutional amendments faced protest without action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clachanat
Ying
iPrederick
Dent Grant
Perance
Chicago
Grant
de. C.J. Hezamer
Philadelphia
Joseph Keller
Inbasarlapolis
Sohn” Tiarks
Baltimore
B.C. Stall Trenton
N. Cappermann
Charleston
B.C
Ciatice
Iowa
Letelle
Join Midarks
Maryland
Body Taken To Alexandria After Maryland Coroner Verdict
J W Trabalet, killed by a dive into shallow water near Marshall Hall, died of brain concussion. Coroner's jury in Charles County Md rules accidental death. Body shipped to Chillicothe Ohio. Also notes Columbia Cotton Oil directors chosen in Alexandria and a local warehouse sale to John Nolan. Alexandria Light Infantry elects manager and plans events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Washington Post Bureau
GEL Ging
Alexendria
J. W. Traboler
Kallen
Marshall Hall
Alexandria
Charles Macalester
Demsaine & Som Undertakers
Chillicothe
Ohio
San
Tomer
Atocoraster
Hela
Charles County
Trabalet
Vanda
Atmemalt Wharf
Delegate Frederickrbars Named U S Delegate to Rome Agriculture Institute
The State Department appointed Frederickrbars of Grange Virginia as the United States delegate to the International Institute of Agriculture in Rome. The congress convenes next December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Frederickrbars
C. C. Taliaferro
House of
Grange
State Department
United ‘States
Intrternational Institute ,of Agriculture
Roma
Joint Debate Declined in Virginia Courthouse Clash
In Charlottesville, Rep Garier Glass addressed a Democratic audience in the courthouse while P H McCaull, Lynchburg assistant postmaster, spoke to Republicans in Courthouse Square. Glass said he met McCaull in Halifax and invited a joint debate at Franklin Courthouse, but McCaull declined after suggesting a conference with the Republican county chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottesville
Garier Glass
Lynchburg
Courthouse Square
McCaul
Glass
Lines
McCaull
Mr. McCant
Halifax
Ynat
Franklin Courthouse
Federation of Catholic Societies Rebukes Denominational Exams
Cumberland Maryland October 4 The Federation of Catholic Societies of Allegany county in session here passed a resolution opposing the practice of holding closing exercises of county schools in denominational churches and another condemning alleged practices in the examination of teachers requiring an answer to inquiries concerning their religious convictions or church affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bweelal
Cumberland
Federation of Catholic Societies
Allegany County
Little Denies Sextuple Murder in Transit to Lebanon
Little, accused of the Harley Virginia sextuple murder, was moved to Lebanon Virginia for safekeeping. While en route he declared his innocence and said he could clear himself.
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McGill
Riga
Dr. Crome
Mabie
McGil
McC
Mla Hetmanin
Louis St. Louis Aer Club
Tor Acre Club
Te Kus Works
Acro Hvs
American Aeronaut
Mix
Pest
Cpon
Appllana
Tefemalt Enquirer
Thtebure Dispatch
Tournal Rochetter Herald
St Karuls
Setant
Plottier Prestain Cenelen
Post-Standard- Thileaeionta
Puitte Leta
Marche & Co
Ihata Howenn
Phaze
Blackistone
Baltimore Club
Washington Post
Hagerstown
George W. Hicks
Cearfoss
Brethren Church
Broad Fording
Cadmus Hicks
Caarfoss
William Hicks
Lulu Mong
Health Office Record
Arthur Ane
Mr ‘R. Ager
Itt
Gots
Haien Ia
Smet
Neltie
Hower Willan Ic
Margaret’ Nayar
Boy
Ing
Fod
Prancen
Cordipte
Daisy
Skuth
Angus
Eliat
Ama
Eaint
Nebr
Pere Te Marci
Can
Tata Pasta
Blend FC
Rie Bag Seluiane J
Netie Chutes
Sad Roma
Ity Sgh
Shakor
Amr
Mary
Willan
Marva Hirnerg
Ramee Tae
Caursbel
Eten
Wales
Zie ‘Geo
le Comes
Ee Simon Ant Gartio Eoauloe
Ior
Curse Ggantos
Joker A. Hohn Ne
Bey Ray Wekont
Lmt
Techand W_ Morgan
Uist
Hst
Ite
Admiral von Koester
SIAVE
Hunyadi Janos
hertles_andeplits
Democrats
ANTIS
Millionaire
Trinity College
Lauda B. N
Duke and
Edmonston
Rhode Islanders
Ashes
Pratt Endows
Pratt Institute
Yale
Sloans
Vance
George Washington
Caltech
J W. Traboler
Cap
RFL
Inox
Charles Linking
Douglass Stuart
John J
Atyre
Sam
Baltimars
Edward Daniels
Commercial National
Bank
N.W
Setableh
WcCaull
Wales Committee
Washiuri-Cresbyre
Minneapolis
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