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Aces Up! The Thrilling Fact Stories Of U.S. War Flyers, John Knox

Raoul Lufbery Newspapers

A newspaper article about Major Raoul Lufbery's early life including his anecdotes about him becoming an aviator, discussion of some of his travels, and his military career. It also discussed Lufbery's career of his plane catching on fire and that "he would jump to his death rather than burn."

Lufbery Killed In Battle With German Triplane

Raoul Lufbery Newspapers

A newspaper article about the death of Major Raoul Lufbery, the impact of his death on his family, and a tribute held to honor Lufbery by the Jewish War Work Committee.

'Lone Wolf' Lufbery Dared Death Often

Raoul Lufbery Newspapers

A newspaper article about Major Raoul Lufbery's penchant to take risks while flying in combat.

Ace Of American Aces Gone

Raoul Lufbery Newspapers

A newspaper article detailing the death Major Raoul Lufbery as well as highlights from his career as an ace pilot.

Lufbery Cut Leave To Fly To His Death

Raoul Lufbery Newspapers

A short newspaper article detailing the death of Major Raoul Lufbery. The article points out that Lufbery was on leave because of his sense of duty.

Lufbery's Death Avenged

Raoul Lufbery Newspapers

A newspaper front page with the headline "Lufbery's Death Avenged" but the article about Lufbery is actually about his funeral and the funeral procession.

Lufbery Killed In Battle With German 'Flying Tank' Whose Armor Deflected The Bullets Of Six Assailants

Raoul Lufbery Newspapers

A newspaper article detailing the death of Major Raoul Lufbery. The article also provides details about the German airplane that shot Lufbery down, as well as the pilot's final battle.

South Boston Aviator Saved

Raoul Lufbery Newspapers

A newspaper article about Raoul Lufbery saving the life of Robert Soubiran of South Boston when he was attacked by four German Airplanes.

Impressive Service For Maj Lufbery

Raoul Lufbery Newspapers

A newspaper article detailing the funeral of Raoul Lufbery in a cemetery near a French village.

Parade To Honor Lufbery Portrait

Raoul Lufbery Newspapers

A photograph of Raoul Lufbery from a newspaper obituary advertising a parade held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the death of Major Raoul Lufbery.

Saw Lufbery Killed And Avenged

Raoul Lufbery Newspapers

A short newspaper article about Major Raoul, Lufbery's death and him being "avenged" by another pilot.

Vengeance For Lufbery Quick

Raoul Lufbery Newspapers

A newspaper article about a French pilot that shot down the German airplane that shot down Major Raoul Lufbery.

Lufbery, Famous U.S. Airman, Killed In France

Raoul Lufbery Newspapers

A newspaper article about the death of Major Raoul Lufbery. The article also discusses Lufbery's burial and his legacy as a famous aviator.

Lufbery Slain In Battle

Raoul Lufbery Newspapers

A newspaper article detailing Major Raoul Lufbery's death during combat.

Lufbery, Noted American Ace, Killed In Battle

Raoul Lufbery Newspapers

A newspaper article that details Major Raoul Lufbery's record number of enemy kills during his career as well as detailing his career.

Ace In Hartford Saw Lufbery Hit

Raoul Lufbery Newspapers

A short newspaper article about Captain M. Edwin Green, who was flying in the same combat engagement as Raoul Lufbery when the latter was killed.

Lufbery, New England Ace, Killed By Hun

Raoul Lufbery Newspapers

A short newspaper article about Major Raoul Lufbery being killed by German fighter pilots.

Tribute Paid Maj. Lufbery At Funeral

Raoul Lufbery Newspapers

A newspaper article detailing the funeral and tributes paid to Major Raoul Lufbery after his death by his peers in the American and French armies.

Shooting Down A Boche, Gervais Raoul Lufbery

Raoul Lufbery Newspapers

A newspaper article that published some of Major Raoul Lufbery's autobiographical writing discussing catching an enemy pilot unawares, and taking advantage of the situation to shoot the enemy aircraft down.

My Air Duels With The Boches, Gervais Raoul Lufbery

Raoul Lufbery Newspapers

A newspaper article that published some of Major Raoul Lufbery's autobiographical writing discussing fighting enemy German pilots in spite of damage to his aircraft.

Lufbery Gets 16th German Airplane

Raoul Lufbery Newspapers

A newspaper article about Major Raoul Lufbery joining the United States Army to fight the German Army.

National Prohibition Convention, Music Hall, Cincinnati, Oscar B. Todhunter

Martha McClellan Brown Correspondence

This letter was written to the editors and staff of newspapers in the time leading up to the National Convention. The movement had gained substantial support, and thus there was large interest from news agencies. This letter was meant to help solidify numbers and information for news agencies hoping to attend the conference so that they could properly plan and accommodate.

West Side News, May 2, 1891, Wright & Wright Printers

West Side News

West Side News was a weekly newspaper published by the Wright Brothers. This paper, published in March 1889 through May of 1890, featured news from the west side of Dayton. The front page features a story about a Don Keely, who operates a fake motor that helps him rob shareholders that have invested in his "motor." Also included in this issue are national news, local news, humorous stories, and advertisements.

This issue of West Side News is believed to have been published in May of 1890 rather than 1891.

West Side News, April 5, 1890, Orville Wright

West Side News

West Side News was a weekly newspaper published by the Wright Brothers. This paper, published in March 1889 through May of 1890, featured news from the west side of Dayton. The front page of this issue features reports of a mirage appearing above Ashland, Ohio, the invention of a stove that lights using electricity, a telegraph that converts Morse code to text, and more. Also included in this issue are national news, local news, humorous stories, and advertisements.

West Side News, March 29, 1890, Orville Wright

West Side News

West Side News was a weekly newspaper published by the Wright Brothers. This paper, published in March 1889 through May of 1890, featured news from the west side of Dayton. The front page of this issue features a letter to the editor asking West Side natives to patronize businesses on the West Side, an uprising and escape from a local work house, and more. This is the first issue of the second volume of the West Side News. On the second page they post their mission statement as being "to present to our readers a paper worthy of the …

West Side News, March 22, 1890, Orville Wright

West Side News

West Side News was a weekly newspaper published by the Wright Brothers. This paper, published in March 1889 through May of 1890, featured news from the west side of Dayton. The front page of this issue features a letter to the editor complaining about the lack of a hardware store on the West Side, news of a retiring postmaster, a destroyed buggy shed, a narrowly escaped fire, and more. Also included in this issue are local news, humorous stories, and advertisements.

West Side News, March 15, 1890, Orville Wright

West Side News

West Side News was a weekly newspaper published by the Wright Brothers. This paper, published in March 1889 through May of 1890, featured news from the west side of Dayton. The front page of this issue features a story about native Californians lassoing bears, an anecdote about a man trying to buy hard boiled eggs, a story about a local woman committing suicide, and more. Also included in this issue are national news, local news, humorous stories, and advertisements.

West Side News, March 8, 1890, Orville Wright

West Side News

West Side News was a weekly newspaper published by the Wright Brothers. This paper, published in March 1889 through May of 1890, featured news from the west side of Dayton. The front page of this issue features a short history on political parties in the United States and assorted city news. Also included in this issue are national news, local news, humorous stories, and advertisements.

West Side News, February 22, 1890, Orville Wright

West Side News

West Side News was a weekly newspaper published by the Wright Brothers. This paper, published in March 1889 through May of 1890, featured news from the west side of Dayton. The front page of this issue features a anecdotes about a present a colonel received, a young lawyer trying a case, and more. Also included in this issue are national news, local news, humorous stories, and advertisements.

West Side News, February 15, 1890, Orville Wright

West Side News

West Side News was a weekly newspaper published by the Wright Brothers. This paper, published in March 1889 through May of 1890, featured news from the west side of Dayton. The front page of this issue features stories about the Secretary of State teasing a lawyer about obtaining a consulship, a superstitious woman, and more. Also included in this issue are national news, local news, humorous stories, and advertisements.