Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 119, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 May 1912 — Birdmen to Pass Over This City in Jane. [ARTICLE]

Birdmen to Pass Over This City in Jane.

Wednesday a message was received from Chicago to the effect that a flock .of birdmen could be expected here some time during the day. The light of day was waning and jjo Jbirdmen had appear§d"Whgii a later advice explained that message concerned an aeroplane excursion that is to take place out of Chicago at the time of the great srviation meet in that city next month. Three score birdmen irom all over the country'hnd Europe will fly over the states of Illinois, Indiana and lowa, in a great semi-circle, dropping down at points to be later arranged by local committees. Arragements will be made to plaee the cities visited on regular schedule, and greetings will be exchanged between aviators and citizens. It is understood that Rensselaer is on the list of cities to.be visited and it is also likely that the aeroplanes passing from Kansas Gky to Chicago may also pass over this place, as a part of the. proposed route lies between Indianapolis and Chicago.