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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1911

Page

10

Breaks Aero Record Flies 7000 Feet in Air at College Park

Eyewitnesses watched Lieut Arnold reach an altitude near 7000 feet during a dramatic test flight at College Park. A series of stunts followed as observers tracked the craft’s descent, with weather conditions described as ideal for the demonstration and officials noting the impressive performance despite mechanical hiccups.

Arnald Tieut Arnold

Aero Exhibit Planned At State Museum For War Models

Plans reveal a national museum exhibit to showcase war models with support from wealthy residents. Funding has been discussed for some time, but operations are stalled. About 0 dollars are set aside. more money is expected to complete the present exhibit and models. Most materials are ready and work could finish once funds are secured.

Natiional Museum

Navy air at Annapolis report on flight tests and pilots

Report from Annapolis detailing experimental flight tests by Navy aviators. Mentions Lieut Tol Roodnets Way and attempts by various crews at test facilities near Redger, with references to the parade grounds and planned demonstrations.

Wright Tomers Nate Tis Redger Las Cedes Park

Aeroplane sprint signals near record in close finale

A mistyped report notes a wide margin near the finish as Hoon sept and Gehon Ph compete for a fast time. Dominates the field with strong support from Torr spanother Briton, while a late challenge by Toasen tests the winner.

Torr

ELOPERS RETURN TO NEWPORT IN CHAOTIC REPORT

Fragmentary local notice describes couples eloping in Newport and related family movements. Mentions Gibby and Gibby area housing, Mr Cdr residence, and a confusing set of names including Mrs Sohn, Paul Getisht, and Juhi French.

Soringne Voss Sohn Tras

Witness Tells of Beattie Killing Wife and Threats

A letter writer claims saw Beattie murder his wife and recounts a confrontation near Richmond. Detectives verify the letter writer formerly worked for a farmer and that the stray cow tale aligns with the later murder report, prompting official collaboration.

Wendenburg Ammediitels Jarred Wiltslaret White Tes Stors

Beattie Jury Guess Divides On Con v Acquittal

Chesterfield courthouse awaits verdict in Beattie case as the prisoner and defense team anticipate mixed jury views. Beattie predicts seven to conviction and five to acquittal, while reporters note his calm, reluctant optimism and discuss the potential for a second trial if needed.

Chesterfield Henrs Clas Beattie Jr Trestingz Tachmond

Michelin Prize Tests Elevate War Airship Value debate

The Aero Club of France may award 100,000 francs for practical aeronautical contests to test airplanes as offensive weapons. Gen Leonard Wood, Maj Gen Scriven, and Navy officials welcome the plan, noting French enterprise and potential US participation as private citizens. They foresee improvements in automatic stability and the offensive role of aircraft, stressing the experiments could advance military science and defense.

Michelin Aero Club of France M Michelin Beckman Winthrop Navy Leonard Wood Washington I Chambers United States Navy Navy Department United States France

Belasco and Columbia Theaters Set Opening Week Lineup

The Belasco will host A German Prince a new comedy by Al H Wilson with a laughter driven plot and love story plus a strong supporting cast. Chase's features include The Georgia Minstrels The Man From Montana and The Ham Tree with The Ten Vassar Girls and other acts. The Columbia Theater plans a season opener with Bailey and Austin in The Top o the World alongside The Academy and Lyceum bills and a slate of vaudeville acts at Gayety and the Follies Bergere reviews. Glen Echo hosts a Mardi Gras style ten day carnival with confetti diners and a fancy dress ball as lights debut tonight.

al H Wilson Belasco Mr Wilson Sidney R Ellis Isu McIntyre Heath Politeaud Chase Georgia Ten Vassar Brien Havel Kyle Esther Delaur Mlle Alice Debrimont Eunice Burnham Charlotte Greenwood Herbert Columbia Theater F Street House Bailey and Austin New York Chicago Metzerott and Berger Baltimore Columbia Players Albaugh Lyceum Theater Knighthood Columbia Sam Howe Winter Garden Williamson and O'Connor Beulah Dallas the Coon Shouter Hays and Wynne London Vera Desmond Dainty O'Devie Glen Echo Coney Island

Cotton price pact set at 14 cents in September and October

Shawnee Oklahoma September 6 1906 by the National Farmers' Union cotton growers of the South agreed that this season the cotton crop will be sold for 14 cents during September and October and 15 cents thereafter.

Shawnee Oklo South National Farmers’ Union

Judge Watson to rule on defense motion and pace of trial

The judge will hear arguments on quashing the Indictment due to reasonable doubt and expects counsel to limit time for tomorrow's appeal. Prosecution will open the case with J M Gregory, followed by Harry M Smith Jr and Hill Carter for the defense. L O Wendenburg to close for the Commonwealth. The trial is likely to extend to Friday noon.

Watson Commonwealth Paul Beattie Henry J M Gregory Harry M Smith, Jr Hill Carter L O Wendenburg

Beattie Pictures In Court In Petersburg

C O Moss manager of the Virginian Theater was summoned to appear in court Tuesday on a charge of violating city ordinance by exhibiting pictures tied to the Beattie murder case and scenes of involved places He did not show a picture of Beulah Binford tonight.

Beattie Sherif Gill Arm-Im-Am Beulah Binford Petersburg C O Moss Virginian Theater Henry Clay Beattie

Held for Having Plumes Under New Law

New York harboring four lavish aigrets valued at nine dollars a bunch led Mrs WJ B McCulloch to court on the new feather sale law. She faced fines up to two thousand dollars per feather or total. arrest marked one of the first under the statute.

New York WJ B McCulloch Special Sessions Court McCulloch

Comet Visible To Naked Eye In Cambridge

Cambridge mass September 6 Harvard observatory bulletin says Brooks' comet is visible without a telescope and growing brighter. The report notes its rapid motion yet easy following due to proximity and that on September 17 it will be 45,000,000 miles from Earth.

Cambridge Mass Harvard Observatory

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