A FATAL EXPLOSION.
PARIS, Juno 7. A balloon exploded when four thousand feet above Rhoims. Three of the crow were killed", including the wellknown aeronaut Lo Prince. (Received June Bth, 10.10 p.m.) PARIS, Juno 8. The wind drove the balloon into some trees, causing an escape of gas, which ignited. A terrific explosion followed. Le Prince iras burnt to death. Forty others were injured.
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Press, Volume L, Issue 14980, 9 June 1914, Page 7
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64A FATAL EXPLOSION. Press, Volume L, Issue 14980, 9 June 1914, Page 7
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