Prof. LeRoy person
also known as: Prof. LeRoy, Mr. LeRoy, the aeronaut, the gentleman
Summary: A daring balloonist and aerial performer who planned to depart for Chicago.
Completeness: 75/100 Grade B
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arrived_in
cited from Prof… (1889)
Prof. LeRoy, the aeronaut, made a success-
ful ascension Monday evening to a heighth of
about 2000 feet, from which distance he cut
loose from the balloon, and rapidly descended
by the use of a parachute. The descent was a
daring one, and many a…
departed_for
cited from Prof… (1889)
has not since been heard from.
The people have hunted the hills over, but so
far can find no trace of him, although a liberal
reward in money has been offered for his dis-
covery. He was badly hurt and it is feared that
he may have wan…
cited from Prof… (1889)
Prof. LeRoy, the aeronaut, made a success-
ful ascension Monday evening to a heighth of
about 2000 feet, from which distance he cut
loose from the balloon, and rapidly descended
by the use of a parachute. The descent was a
daring one, and many a…
lived_at
cited from Prof… (1889)
Prof. LeRoy, the aeronaut, made a success-
ful ascension Monday evening to a heighth of
about 2000 feet, from which distance he cut
loose from the balloon, and rapidly descended
by the use of a parachute. The descent was a
daring one, and many a…
worked_for
cited from Prof… (1889)
Prof. LeRoy, the aeronaut, made a success-
ful ascension Monday evening to a heighth of
about 2000 feet, from which distance he cut
loose from the balloon, and rapidly descended
by the use of a parachute. The descent was a
daring one, and many a…