1901-08-31, Deseret Evening News, p.23, Utah

WHITEHEAD AND CUSTED, YANKEE INVENTORS, STRIVING TO GET AHEAD OF SANTOS DUMONT.

To America may go, after all, the honor of solving the perplexing problem of aerial navigation, despite M. Santos Dumont's nearly successful attempts. Gustav Whitehead, of Bridgeport, Conn., has invented an air ship that will sail in the air. It has been thoroughly tested and has been found perfectly navigable. The happy inventor is negotiating with W.D.Custed, of Waco, Texas, who has also invented a flying machine. The two will combine in producing a perfect machine. The whole country is greatly stirred by America's latest opportunity.