This article was published in the daily newspaper The Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois, on Saturday, April 10, 1897.
Warning: the airship stories must not be taken at face value as "UFO sightings." Evaluation of such stories is under way here.
Mysterious Aerial Visitor Appears in Two States Within a Period Of Half an Hour
Wausau, Wis., April 9. -- (Special) - The airship made its appearance in Wausau last night about 10 o'clock and was viewed by at least 100 citizens. It came from the southeast, passing over the city going northwest. Lights could be seen attached to the ship. A dim outline of it could be seen, which appeared to be shaped like an egg.
Nebraska City, Neb., April 9. -- (Special) - At 9:30 o'clock last night several persons observed the lights of the supposed airship approaching from the southeast, and after passing over the city it disappeared, going due northwest when last seen.
