On January 25, 1878, the Denison Daily News reported that farmer John Martin witnessed a large, dark saucer flying quickly. During the post-World War II era, businessman Kenneth Arnold reported seeing nine bright objects flying near Mount Rainier on June 24, 1947. Both instances highlight early sightings of unidentified flying objects.

4. On January 25, 1878, The Denison Daily News wrote that local farmer John
Martin had reported seeing a large, dark, circular saucer flying at a wonderful
speed . During the post World War II phase in the United States American
businessman Kenneth Arnold on June 24, 1947 reported seeing nine brilliantly
bright objects flying across the face of Mount Rainier while flying his private
plane.