Pride of the Navy Honored at Fraunces Tavern Luncheon
New York on May 11, a reception for Admiral Fletcher and the Atlantic fleet marked by patriotic oratory. Speakers praised the United States Navy and the duty to vindicate national honor if needed. The event echoed Revolutionary era heritage in Fraunces Tavern with references to Washington and the nation’s naval tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Japan
Admiral Fletcher
Fraunces Tavern
Newake End
Washington
United Sates
Yamea Meek
United States
Pasal
Mr. Beck
Mms
Des Gate
Aaronal Fletcher
Progress of the fight in the Dardanelles zone
Paris reports May 1 official note on operations in the Dardanelles. Franco British forces in Gallipoli south attack allied fleet support and penetrate trenches near Krimea heights. By May 2 they consolidated on the ground, while the Turks made no counterattacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Dardanelles
Gallipol
Jrimia
Gets-It Corn Cure Promoted By Lawrence Co Chicago
An old advertisement touts Gets-It as a sure shot for corns warts and bunions. It claims quick relief with two drops and mentions distribution by Lawrence Co in Chicago and the Fuller Drug Co in Helena via the Parden Company. The copy emphasizes ease of use and world famous status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hevesi
Gioda
Murctt
Tgwrence & Co
Chicago
Fuller Dragoons
Helena
Parden Company
Destructive Fire Strikes Seward Alaska Threatens Town
May 11 Seward faces extensive fire damage after a wildfire swept from the Poland and Brownell homesteads toward the town. A strong north wind shifted flames away from Seward, sparing the core but burning machine shops, car shops, rolling stock, and several residences. Firefighters, aided by volunteers and the steamer Corwin crew, contained the blaze as it threatened the water supply. Private property losses include five small homes and 20 tents. No monetary total was given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seward
Alaska
Alaska Northern Railway
Poland Homestead
OW &P
Brownell
Lowell Lede
Aisska Northern
Meritera
DOW
Boca Anea
Passoneet
Meyers
Horner
Lowell Creek
Frank Baillaine
Corwin
Seattle
Nome
Jess
Font Ana
Ninth annual seed distribution crowds large turnout
The seed distribution event by the Woman's club Household Economics Department drew many attendees. Children received seed packages, though seed supply fell short. About forty packages were distributed, each containing five seed packets. Two large seed shipments circulated via Senators Myers and Walsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Household Economics Department
Woman's Club
Myers
Walsh
Miners Appeal and a Colorado wedding report
A union unites Miss Myrtle Maud Gann and Carl W. Reubak et Anaconda in Butte with a reception at the bride’s home and plans to reside in Anaconda. Separately an appeal to the US Commission on Industrial Relations seeks a probe into Colorado strike prosecutions, sent by the Colorado Federation of Labor, with copies to the Department of Justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Maud Gann
Sivert B. German
Carl W. Reubaket
Northern
Erm
Anaconda
Denver
United States Commission On Industrial Relations
Gurta
Colorado
Sorene
Frank P. Walsh
Colorado Federation of Tabor
Department of Justice
London
Johnock Woolridge
Maneer
C. W
Charles Frohman
McLennan
Lary
New York
John F
Lannon
Inter Lusitania
Saster
Celver
Frohman
Additional Lists From New York May 1 Report
The teamship company received via cable from Queens town word of injured survivors in hospitals and one discharged. Names include James Aitken chief, Willain Busving, Mary Kelleher, Fred Tyn, hospital list mentions William Beacham and Mrs W Chapman. Also numerous Canadians and New York residents noted as discharged or in hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Queenstown
James Aitken
Willain R. Busving
T. Jones
Gland
Mary Kelleher
Fred Tyn
Sted
William — Beacham
W. Chapman
Toronto
Canada
Min
Penticton Ferrier
British Columbia
German Sent Away From Rome by Police
Rome May 10 report that Andreas Hermes head of the plant diseases section at the International Institution of Agriculture was sent home by police on the next train after returning from leave. He is said to be connected with the German general staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Via
Vain
Andreas Hermes
International Institution of Agriculture
Stat
Telephone Directory and Kidnapping Report In City
A city telephone directory closes May 13 requiring changes to be reported. Separately a 10 year old Italian boy Lorenzo Valente was kidnapped and held for 5000 dollars with captors warning of harm as police pursue an Italian suspect seen with Lorenzo while the boy’s parents receive a ransom note via special delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thureway
Iway
Idaho
Mountain
States Telephone Pgraph Company
Mpapee
Lorengo Valente
Loui
Chicago
Torenzo
Lorenzo
Sale and Supper by Dorcas Society at Emmann Swedish church
The Dorcas society of the Emmann Swedish Lutheran church in Montana invites all to a sale and festival at the church this evening. A short musical program will be performed. Divine services are planned next Thursday at 8 PM to commemorate the Lord's ascension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connell Company
Butte
America
Dorcas Society of the
Emmann- Swedish Lutheran Church
Montana
Gna
AL Sandstrom Wit
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dardanelles Zone
The
Quality First Store
Kayser
Bien Jolie
Mme. Lyra
Spechai Valiest
Aberdeen
Asiga Northern Railway
Department of Agriculture
Tonger
Mthouse
United Mine Workers of America
Louin Zancanelli
George Belcher
Athe Wetter
Third Judicial District
Pease
Zancanelli
Lawson
Dio ‘Ault
Harles Proiean Fe
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!