New Building Permits Reach 25590 On February End
City Building Inspector Crabtree issued permits totaling 25590 for new structures on the last day of February. The list includes a mix of houses stores mills and additions with costs from 800 to 12000 and notes that actual costs may exceed estimates as work proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crabtree
Wolsoncroft & Co
J. T. Adams
South Annistod
Mr. Adams
Knox
Victoria Hotel
J. J. Houser
H. L. Cater
Quintard
George Wood
Noble
Ed Robinson
Wilmer
William Muscott
Gurnee
Salvadoran President Inaugurated To Lead Four Years
Special to the Star reports General Fernando Fiequer inaugurated as president of the Republic of Salvador for a four year term. He has long been active in national affairs and previously served as minister of war under President Jose Escalon, whom he succeeds as chief executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Salvador
Fernado Fiequer
Republic of Salvador
Jose Escalon
John Bullard's Hanging at Noon
Governor Terrell refused to intervene and John Bullard faced execution in Cobb County Jail Marietta between 11 and 12 o clock. Sheriff Frey prepared the trap for a private hanging after Bullard claimed his daughter's death was an accident caused by a coughing fit while holding the pistol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Terrell
John Bullard
Cobb County
Marietta
W. J. Frey
Bullard
Ruby
Sunday observance law comes into effect in Canada
Toronto March 1 Canada's new Sunday observance law the Lord's Day Act begins operation and will be enforced next Sunday. It bans selling goods or conducting regular work on the Lord's Day with exceptions for necessity mercy and essential services including rail passenger traffic telegraph and telephone work mail delivery and domestic servant duties. Newspapers sales are prohibited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Toronto
Ont
Canada
Coke Workers to Get Big Increase in Wages
In Pittsburg on March 1 a largest wage rise in decades for the Pennsylvania coke region took effect. The raise totals millions annually and includes 12 14 percent for mining 10 percent for drawing coke and 15 cents daily for drivers rope riders eager s and track layers with proportionate boosts for other labor classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
House Passes Tax Commission Bill
Montgomery March 1 By a two thirds majority the house has passed the tax commission bill after extensive debate and amendments The measure creates a three member commission appointed by the governor in each county with annual meetings to equalize taxes It enjoys broad powers to investigate and fix valuations free of local supervision and provides for appeals from circuit court to the supreme court The commission targets all personal property tangible and intangible and aims to reach lines of taxation not paying just taxes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
House
Tax Commission
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Bullard’s Death Penalty Delay Denied by Governor
Bullard, facing execution for murdering his daughter at the breakfast table, is described as gravely ill with consumption. Governor Terrell refuses further delay unless new evidence surfaces. Bullard admitted the killing during his trial, noting it was deliberate and without warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bullard
Terrell
Many Homes Offered to Desolate Miss Lillian McMillen
Miss Lillian McMillen, deserted by her brother in law and sister Mrs Weaver, has been offered many homes after the Evening Star reported her plight. Within minutes parties sought her, and volunteers pressed to provide shelter. She visits several homes today and will choose a placement. she previously lived with Mrs Weaver after leaving a convent last August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian McMillen
Welch Celebrate St David's Day in Chicago
Sturdy sons of Wales in the United States prepare to celebrate St David's Day. The article recounts Dewi Sant Dafydd as patron saint, his fight against Pelagianism, and his canonization in 1120. It notes long life estimates and his virtue and preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wales
Loyal Sons
Chicago
Ted
Wil
St. David
St. George
England
St. Patrick
Ireland
St. Andrew
Scotland
Dewi Sant
Dafydd
Ife
Vale of Roses
Pelagias
Old
Gallitus
Dewi
Strother trial defense calls alienist in court
In Culpeper Virginia on March 1 the Strother trial defense presented Dr. Charles Clark from the government hospital for the insane in Washington as an alienist witness. The attorney questioned how the act of homicide could be justified under unwritten law while detailing the Strother family and Iola Strother and Bywaters. The prosecution objected to the hypothetical question as not reflecting the testified facts and whether the act was sudden or impulsive, leading to a prolonged legal argument as the jury was excused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Hospital For the
Washington
Red Letter Day for Keyboard Men
In Chicago on March 1 the Order of Commercial Telegraphers reports a nationwide wage raise. Western Union grants a 10 percent increase to operators in principal offices and the Postal Service matches with a similar raise. Traffic chiefs, station managers, and office staff also share the gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Chicago
Western Union Company
Postal Company
Actress Lillian Davenport Husband Charged in Windsor Park Killing
In Windsor park near Brunswick Georgia on March 1 Lillian Davenport an actress was killed and W H Brown a bartender wounded while seated on a bench. Davenport's husband manager of the Majestic theater is charged with the double crime and denies the accusations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Gia
Lillian Davenport
W. H. Brown
Windsor Park
Majestic Theater
Osborne Case Postponed in Birmingham Court
The case of Dr Osborne alleged bigamist was postponed to the next criminal court term due to the illness of Osborne's wife in Birmingham on March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Osborne
Criminal Court
Merchants to Host Banquet for First Anniversary in Rome
In Rome Georgia the merchants and manufacturers association marks its first anniversary with a banquet for 250 guests on March 12. The invite list includes two congressmen, leading newspaper men, business figures, bankers from the South and several prominent manufacturers from Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Rome
Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association of
South
Pennsylvania
Denial Issued Over NY Sub-Treasury Shortage Rumor
On March 1 in New York an official denial was issued by Assistant Treasurer Hamilton Fish regarding rumors of a large shortage at the New York sub-treasury. The statement aimed to quell speculation spread from Wall Street and confirm sound finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
New York
Wall Street
New York Sub-Treasury
Hamilton Fish
Carnegie Gives $25,000 Toward Rutgers Building
Andrew Carnegie donates 25000 dollars toward a 50000 dollar chemical and electrical building for Rutgers College in New Brunswick New Jersey on March 1 1923 provided the college raises the remaining funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Brunswick
N. J
Andrew Carnegie
Rutger
Sportsman's Show Opens Tonight in Madison Square Garden
Officials report a robust Sportsman's Show at Madison Square Garden lasting one week. The 14th annual event emphasizes life in the woods with bird, beast and fish specimens, hunting weapons, and life in camps. Exhibits span Canada to Labrador with guides, trappers, cowboys and Indians in hunting costumes. Railroads showcase hunting regions and loaned trophies draw interest from visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Square Garden
Canada
Wyoming
Nova Scotia
Texas
Maine
Californian
Kentucky
Labrador
Adirondacks
Maine Woods
America
Train wreck burns in ditch near Connellsville
Baltimore and Ohio westbound train No. 49 ran off the tracks seven miles east of Connellsville Pennsylvania near Indian Creek. The wreck killed the engineer and fatally burned the fireman while the baggagemaster express messenger conductor and six passengers were seriously injured. About 30 passengers suffered cuts and bruises in the crash and fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio
Indian Creek
Here
Robert J. Finney
Pittsburg
B. & O. Railroad
Retiring Brig. Gen Stephen P Jocelyn Ends Army Career
Brig. Gen. Stephen P Jocelyn retires from the US Army today due to age. A Vermont native, he joined during the Civil War era and served in the Sixth Infantry. He was brevetted major for gallantry at Clearwater Idaho in 1877 and fought in numerous Indian campaigns, the Spanish American War, and the Philippine campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States Army
Stephen P. Jocelyn
Jocelyn
Vermont
Sixth Infantry
Clearwater
Idaho
Judge Pelham Meets Roosevelt and Bonaparte in Washington
Representative Clayton introduced Judge John Pelham of Anniston to President Roosevelt and Attorney General Bonaparte in Washington on March 1. The meeting showcased Pelham in the national spotlight as his career drew attention from the administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pelham
The
Star
Washington
Clayton
Anniston
Roosevelt
Bonaparte
District Attorney Pushes Thaw Insanity to Send Him Away
Jerome strengthens case that Harry K Thaw is insane and aims to transfer him to Matteawan Asylum. Doctors testify letters show instability and timing covers Thaw in 1905 marriage and the 1908 Stanford White murder. Jerome questions Dr Evans on mental state during key letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
New York
Harry K. Thaw
Thaw
Jerome
Teawan
Evans
Harry Thaw
Sual
Mr. Jerome
Cy Evans
Longfellow
Dr. Evans
Evan
Stanford White
Naval patients all recover from typhoid on Connecticut
Reports from the naval hospital indicate all typhoid fever patients from the battleship Connecticut are improving. Officials say there is little danger of any remaining cases spreading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
New York
Naval Hospital
Connecticut
Heavy fire loss in New Decatur blocks Moore Grocery
Fire of unknown origin swept the Bond block on Second Avenue New Decatur causing extensive damage. The Moore Grocery Company stock was wrecked by fire water and smoke, with J R Smiths retail store and John FP Levens wholesale produce commission house badly damaged. Several second floor offices suffered water and smoke damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Second Avenue
New Decatur
New Decature
Moore Grocery Company
New Deestur
J. R. Smith
John FP. Levin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Salvador
Saffordsy
WELCH
Uni
Strother
Culpepper
Charles Clark
Law
Treasury
Andy Carnegie
Gotham
Connellsville
Connellsville, Pa
White
Sassin
Asylum
NAVAL
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!