Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 87, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 February 1910 — AVIATOR IS BURNED TO DEATH [ARTICLE]

AVIATOR IS BURNED TO DEATH

Victim of Auto Accident in Which NL Mumm Is Also Injured. Paris, Feb. 11.—M. Mumm of the champagne firm, was severely injured in an automobile accident between Bordeaux and Pau. His companion, the aviator, Johannsen, was burned to death. Mumm was driving and dashed Into a tree while avoiding a cart. The automobile turned, over and the gasoline tank burst, drenching Johannsen, who was underneath the machine. The gasoline caught fire and Johannsen was Incinerated.