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Dalles Weekly Chronicle, August 12, 1896, p. 2
Will Not Be First. If Mr. Parrot of Goldendale succeeds in making his airship navigable, he will not be the first, according to a dispatch from Victoria. A. W. Vowell, superintendent of Indian affairs for British Columbia at that place, received two reports from Robert Loring, his agent at Hazelton, near the head of the Skeena river, of the passing of a balloon over that far northern part on July 3d, the airship traveling north and being seen first during the day by an Indian boy and later in the early evening, when it displayed a light, by a party of profpectors under the guidance of Chief Ghail, of the Kitspioux. The balloon is evidently the same that passed over Winnipeg on July 1st, but whose it is and whence it came is yet an unfathomed mystery.
July 4, 2025 at 6:49 AM
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In The Airship File

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1896 August 13 (Th) Manitoba Morning Free Press (Winnipeg), p. 2. (card 1) IT WAS NO DREAM. / That Ghostly Balloon Seen by Winnipeggers. Victoria, B. C., Aug. 12.—The mystery of that ghostly balloon which passed over Winnipeg on the 1st of July last, was further intensified by receipt of official intimation from Indian Agent Loring, who is stationed at Hazelton, near the head of the Skeena River, of the passing over that far northern part of a similar balloon just two days later. This word comes to Hon. A. W. Vowell, superintendent of Indian affairs, as in compliance with instructions sent to all Indian agents throughout the north to be on the lookout for Andree's expedition, and if required, lend it all possible aid. Here is Loring's report, which comes under two separate dates: Hazleton, July 3rd.—Sir,—I have the honor to report this day at 7.35 p.m. (local time) an object, by description a balloon, was seen by a boy about four miles west of here, lat. 55 degrees and 15 mins., long, 7 degrees and 40 mins. At the time there was a strong northwest wind. It was seen to emerge from out of a Heavy bank of white clouds, swerving in at an intermediate clear space in semi-circular line, to disappear in another in an altitude of about forty feet above the timber line on the mountains. It had a black appearance, having been seen between the setting sun. The boy's description of the balloon and its actions leaves no doubt as to its reality, and is no doubt Andree's balloon expected to have left Spitsbergen for the north pole on the 1st. inst. I have the honor to be, etc., R. E. LORING, Indian Agent. The supplementary report removes doubt that would otherwise be cast on the story as mere imagining of an Indian boy. It reads: Hazleton, July 10th. A. W. Vowell. Superintendent Indian affairs, Victoria, B. C.—Sir,—I have the honor to report information received this day by Ghail, chief, head of Kitspioux, that while trapping with a party of Indians on Blackwater lake, above the head waters of the Skeena, an object resembling a balloon, and then displaying very bright lights was seen by them on the evening of the same day as before mentioned, 3rd inst., in nearly northerly course. Ghail, whom you know, is a most trustworthy man, and his statement is to be credited. The Indians on the Skeena were made aware that they were liable to see during the beginning of this month, a balloon going north, and of the purpose of its occupants, etc., and to report to me anything noticed by them of that description. R. E. Loring, Indian agent." Stockholm, Sweden. Aug. 12. The following telegram from Vergas Harbor was dispatched by Prof. Andree On Aug. 3: "Balloon has been filled for several days and all is ready for the ascent. Thus far everything has occurred as anticipated. The wind is still northerly; otherwise all well."
July 4, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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1896 July 2 (Th) Manitoba Morning Free Press (Winnipeg), p. 4. A MYSTERIOUS BALLOON. / Where Was it From and Whither Bound. Many residents of the city who remained at home yesterday afternoon were surprised to see a balloon floating in space about 6 o'clock. The airship came from the west, and its progress eastward was intently watched as it made a rapid journey some thousands of feet above the earth. The aerial wonder was seen by several of the Central fire hall men, who said it was nearly as large as the balloon used during the recent ascensions at River park. Others again said it was only a toy balloon sent up in honor of the Confederation holiday, but its proportions were almost too large for a toy ship. Several expressed the opinion that it was Andree's balloon returning from a trip to the North Pole, but Andree has not yet started on his journey, according to latest reports. Whether miniature or real, the passage of the mysterious balloon caused a good deal of talk among citizens last night.
July 1, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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Kingston (Jamaica) Gleaner, December 12, 1914, p. 16; h/t Jeff Knox!
April 27, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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"The Mysterious Airship." Moving Picture World, February 13, 1915, p 986
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April 27, 2025 at 1:56 AM
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4/ Omaha daily bee., April 16, 1897, p 8 via University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries, Lincoln, NE
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The great airship mystery : a UFO of the 1890s. Daniel Cohen, New York : Dodd, Mead via archive.org, 1981
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Cohen p 47 Cohen p 48 Cohen p 49
April 15, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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2/ In the first letter, Clinton said that he intended to reveal his identity and his invention at the exposition on Saturday, April 17. He now writes that his trip has been delayed for repairs after a Milwaukee flight and would be further delayed for a trip to New York...
April 15, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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#Ufosky #Ufohistory
Today in Airship History - Airship Inventor Postponed
April 15, 1897

1/ One of the directors of the Omaha Trans-Mississippi Exposition, Secretary Wakefield, receives a second letter signed by an A.C. Clinton who claims to have invented a working airship...
"AIRSHIP HAS BEEN SIDETRACKED. — Voyager Through the Heavens Postpones His Visit. The hopes of the exposition officials that the identity of the airship man would be revealed Saturday of this week, when he had notified the management that he would appear and perfect the details of an arrrangement whereby his invention was to become a feature of the exposition, were rudely shattered yesterday, when Secretary Wakefield received a second letter from the party postponing his visit for the present. This letter, like the first one, was written on a piece of plain note paper. It was dated at Omaha, April 14, and read as follows: 'Owing to repairs necessitated by our recent Milwaukee voyage it will be impossible for me to call on you Saturday, but I will call after making a voyage to New York, where they seem to doubt my invention. I regret that practical jokers are sending up small balloons to deceive the people.' Like the first letter, this one was signed 'A. C. Clinton.'"
April 15, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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Today in Airship History - Airship Looks Like a Canoe
April 15, 1897 — Underwood, IA

At about 9:00 pm. At least two citizens of Underwood, Iowa report seeing a canoe-shaped airship with long wings and a bright light pass slowly over the city, heading in a northeasterly direction...
"AIRSHIP LOOKS LIKE A CANOE — Passes Over Underwood, Ia., Traveling to the Northeast. UNDERWOOD, Ia., April 15.—(Special.)— The airship was seen to pass slowly over this city at about 9 o'clock last night. It was headed in a northeasterly direction and seemed to move slowly over this city, rising as it passed over and then going down lower after it passed. It seemed to have some sort of a headlight which emitted a very bright light, as it could easily be distinguished from the stars. At least two reputable citizens of this place saw the 'machine' and it was watched with considerable interest. Just after it passed here it came much nearer to the ground than when directly over the city. It appeared to be shaped like a canoe, with wings of considerable length at each side."
April 15, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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Ulrich Magin, “A UFO in the Year 1561,” Fortean Times 283 (February 2012): 40–42;
April 15, 2025 at 6:51 AM
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Carl Jung, Flying Saucers: A Modern Myth of Things Seen in the Skies, Mentor ed., 1969, pp. 103–104, between pp. 120–121;
Black and white image of the Nuremberg Broadsheet illustration from Jung Passage from Jung part 1 Passage from Jung part 2
April 15, 2025 at 6:50 AM
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#Ufosky #Ufohistory
Today in UFO/Art History - The Nuremberg Broadsheet
April 14, 1561 — Nuremberg, Germany
1/Dusk. A “frightening vision” is seen in the sky above Nuremberg, Germany, said to be observed by many. Printer Hans Glaser describes in his broadside many
Image of the Nuremberg Broadsheet, described in the thread and references
April 15, 2025 at 6:42 AM
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"Copy of a letter sent to Mr. Smith, Hill End." Nottingham Review. May 1, 1812. The Gott Papers, vol 3 no 106, University of Leeds Special Collections, vol 3 no p 106
March 10, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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P.S. Contemporary sources via xRcichx

Copy of letter to John Smith. The Luddite Riots HO 40. HO 40/1/1 Part 2 Folio 50, The National Archives, Kew, London
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March 10, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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Today in Luddite History
9th March 1812: Letter from "Ned Ludd Clerk" addressed "To Mr Smith Shearing Frame Holder at Hill End Yorkshire" H/t to xRichx.
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Binfield, K, Writings of the Luddites (The Johns Hopkins University Press, London, 2004) 1/2
March 10, 2025 at 3:21 AM
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Chasing The Jenny Burn Tail - "Like a dull yellow eye it followed us."

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Newspaper clipping: "Tracking a Warwickshire Village 'Ghost.'" Newspaper clipping: "Bright Jenny Burn Tail."
February 16, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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The Kettering Incident (2016)
December 1, 2024 at 10:08 PM
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Sirius showing prominently in the southwestern sky yesterday evening
November 26, 2024 at 3:34 PM
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Thanks to everyone who's supported us along the way in 2024. For various reasons, Ufo Sunset will be holding off on any new episodes until next year. But as the saying goes (right here only), with every ufo sunset there's a ufo sunrise. We do have plans in the works for 2025. So stay tuned!
November 15, 2024 at 2:26 AM