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COUNT ZEPPELIN’S DISASTER. PUBLIC .SUBSCRIBING FREELY United Press Association, Copyright BERLIN, August 7. The Kaiser telegraphed a message expressing cordial sympathy with Count Zeppelin in his misfortune at tho moment he and all Germany were preparing to congratulate him on his epoch-making achievement. The King of Wurtenberg personally visited and condoled with Count Zeppelin. Every crowned head in Germany sent messages. Already one million and a half marks have been privately contributed. Subscription.lists have been opened everywhere, . . . interviewed, said he inomenfWjiY thought of abandoning his lif#is*'work, but the overwhelming demonstration of sympathy had given him new courage and confidence. He had been informed that tin) Empire would bear tho cost of a new airship, which would be read} in three months. PRACTICAL SYMPATHY. SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR NEW AIRSHIP . United Press A ssociation, Copyright (Received August 9, 4.30 p.m.) BERLIN, August 8. Enormous sums are being siibseribed in Germany, and enough has already been offered to provide a score of airships. Many Undimduals are contributing thousands.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2265, 10 August 1908, Page 3
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