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November 5, 1910
Evening Capital And Maryland Gazette
Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland
What is this article about?
Hubert Latham plans an aeroplane flight over Baltimore on November 7, 1910, starting at noon from Halethorpe aviation field, following a detailed route through the city. The City Council resolves to ring bells and request whistles to alert the public.
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WILL FLY MONDAY
Hubert Latham To Soar Over Baltimore At Noon Nov. 7 If Weather Permits
Hubert Latham will begin his flight over Baltimore at noon Monday, unless the weather prevents. This is the revised route.
From the aviation field to Fort McHenry coming into the city on the lower side of the Fort: over the water to Light street, then a turn to circle The Sun Building: east over Baltimore-street to the east side of Patterson Park: north by west to North avenue: west over North avenue to Greenmount avenue: south west to Charles and Chase streets, so as to pass the rear of Mr. Ross R. Winans' house, 1217 St. Paul street: south over Charles street to Baltimore street: west over Baltimore street to Fulton avenue, thence to the field.
The following resolution of the Baltimore City Council was adopted October 31, 1910:
"Resolved by both branches of the City Council, That when Hubert Latham, the aviator engaged by The Sun for a flight over the city in an aeroplane, leaves the field at Halethorpe the bell in the dome of the City Hall will be rung for five minutes.
"Also, that the owners of factories and steamboats be requested to blow whistles so that the public will know the aeroplane is about to fly over the city."
Hubert Latham To Soar Over Baltimore At Noon Nov. 7 If Weather Permits
Hubert Latham will begin his flight over Baltimore at noon Monday, unless the weather prevents. This is the revised route.
From the aviation field to Fort McHenry coming into the city on the lower side of the Fort: over the water to Light street, then a turn to circle The Sun Building: east over Baltimore-street to the east side of Patterson Park: north by west to North avenue: west over North avenue to Greenmount avenue: south west to Charles and Chase streets, so as to pass the rear of Mr. Ross R. Winans' house, 1217 St. Paul street: south over Charles street to Baltimore street: west over Baltimore street to Fulton avenue, thence to the field.
The following resolution of the Baltimore City Council was adopted October 31, 1910:
"Resolved by both branches of the City Council, That when Hubert Latham, the aviator engaged by The Sun for a flight over the city in an aeroplane, leaves the field at Halethorpe the bell in the dome of the City Hall will be rung for five minutes.
"Also, that the owners of factories and steamboats be requested to blow whistles so that the public will know the aeroplane is about to fly over the city."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
Journey
What themes does it cover?
Exploration
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Aeroplane Flight
Baltimore Route
Hubert Latham
City Council Resolution
Aviation Event
What entities or persons were involved?
Hubert Latham
Ross R. Winans
Where did it happen?
Baltimore, Halethorpe Aviation Field
Story Details
Key Persons
Hubert Latham
Ross R. Winans
Location
Baltimore, Halethorpe Aviation Field
Event Date
November 7, 1910
Story Details
Hubert Latham, engaged by The Sun, will fly an aeroplane over Baltimore following a specified route from Halethorpe field, passing landmarks and returning to the field. City Council adopts resolution to ring bells and blow whistles to signal the flight.