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The "Globe" is finished
The Higgins Balloon Factory finished making the "Globe".
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Professor Sherman Left San Francisco
Professor William Waterman Sherman Left San Francisco at 2:30 P.M. on August 15, 1883 in a giant balloon.
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Garbage Stinks
On the balloon, the garbage was becoming irritating for Professor Sherman.
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Sighted small Japanese fishing boat
Professor Sherman sights small Japanese fishing boat in the Pacific from his balloon.
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Day 6
Day 6 of the journey was perfect, calm, and uneventful.
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Sees Land
Professor Sherman spots land from his balloon.
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Diamand Cuff Links
Mr. F. gives diamand cuff links to Professor Sherman the first day he lands on Krakatoa.
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Day 7
Day 7 of his journey was catastrophic.
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Ready for Bed
It had been a long-hardworking day, and Professor Sherman was ready for sleep.
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Mr. C's
Professor Sherman ate breakfast at Mr. C's Chinese restaurant.
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2nd Day of Swimming With Mr. F.
After swimming with Professor Sherman's best friend, Mr. F., he does it again the next day.
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Swimming and sunbathing
Professor Sherman and Mr F. go swimming and sunbathing.
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Mr. D's
Dutch breakfast at Mr. D's cafe.
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Over the volcano
For part of the 27th and the 26th they were over the volcano.
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Over Java
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Land was Sighted
The Krakatoans sighted land from the balloon machine.
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Over Scotland
The balloon machine was flying over Scotland.
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Over Belgium
The balloon machine flew over Belgium.
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Found in Atlantic
On September 8, 1883, Professor William Waterman Sherman was found in the Atlantic Ocean with balloon remains. He was found by the S.S. Cunningham. He was at 60 degrees North latitude and 17 degrees West longitude.
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Telegram
Professor Sherman received a telegram.
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The President
The President of the United States invited Professor Sherman over for tea to ask him about his journey.
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Cupola flew off
On August 17, 1883, the cupola rose up and flew off.
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Arrives at Murray Hill Hotel
Professor Sherman arrived at the Murray Hill Hotel after a long trip.
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Day Before Pro. Sherman was Expected
It was the day before Pro. Sherman was expected and San Francisco was tumultous with excitement.
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Presidential train sighted
The presidential train was sighted in the distance.
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