Rathbone Takes Stand in Havana Postal Fraud Case
In Havana the hearing on Cuban postal fraud charges resumed with Rathbone unexpectedly testifying. He claimed he had the right to refuse and gave details about appointments of Reeves and others. The court pressed on whether he issued orders for monthly postmaster accounts and inspections, noting disputed phrasing and his claim he could not oversee all office details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ubone
Post- This
Houst Music Benana
Rathbone
Namade
Eford
Enconeghbone
Bos Iso J Bsyrehie
Or.eetor
Fiacal
GoRMAN GETS HIS TOGA TODAY By Unanimous Democratic Vote He'll Get' Senatorship
Former United States Senator Gorman arrived in Annapolis and will be reelected tomorrow noon to the United States Senate to succeed Senator George L Willington whose term expires in March. No other name is considered and no vote against him is expected. The plan excludes delays by any party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
United States
Gorman
Ang
Smith
Executive Mansion
United States Senate
George L Willington
Isaac Lobe Strauss
House of Delegates
Supreme Court to Hear Minnesota Merger Application
In Washington on January 13 Chief Justice Fuller announced that the court will hear Monday January 22 the Minnesota application for leave to file a bill of complaint against the Northern Securities Company over the consolidation of the Northern Pacific with other railroads. Notice of the application must be given to the Securities Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Fulter
Bogus Drafts Flood West From Fictitious Firm
Boston dispatch reports that a fake company named the MO. L.2 Directory Company of Gold rimless is sending drafts to southern states for 25 and more, through Boston banks. Banks report drafts from Alamogordo New Mexico to Colfax Kell Metes credit checks refuse the drafts. the syndicate’s activity continues at about a half dozen weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bososton
Nadimi
Boston Bank
Anstramerson
MO. L.2 Directory Company
By & Son
Alamogordo
New Mexstreet
Prudensville
Ruston
Colfax
Kell
Mets
Colorado
Nevada
Car . Moon
C. B. Fisher
New England Directory
Boston
Bucks Lose to Revolvers in $2,500 Kansas City Robbery
Two young men wearing handkerchiefs over their faces robbed Harry B Chick's room at closing time. They forced the proprietor and seven employees to the floor, injured two, and escaped with about $2,500 while a third man guarded the entrance. The crime occurred after the day’s bets ended at 6:30 p.m. in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Harry
B. Chick
Jimmy Driscoll
Woman Charged With Murder in Missouri Case
In Plattsburg Missouri on January 13 Mrs Addie L Richardson faced a circuit court for the murder of her husband Frank W Richardson. An attorney pleaded not guilty and the defense and state agreed to a continuance to January 30 for jury selection. A man named Stewart Fiffe, under arrest, is tied to the case related to a Savannah Missouri incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie L. Richardson
Missouri
Plattsburg
Frank. W. Richardson
Tine
Stewart Fiffe
Savannah
Settlement Possible With Heirs of Texan William Marsh Rice
New York January 13 A Surrogate order hints at a possible settlement with heirs of William Marsh Rice the Texas magnate whose 1896 Baker will funded Rice Institute Nina Belle Rice grand niece may withdraw opposition to probate upon receiving 71000 as the Patrick murder case proceeds Albert T Patrick the attorney stands trial in related proceedings The move rests on beliefs that a Patrick will could fail and the 1896 will endure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pieger
William Marsh Rice
Texas
Albert T. Patrick
Nina Belle Rice
Patrick
Rice Institute
Big Pneumatic Tool Trust Formed in Cleveland
The final step in creating the big pneumatic tool trust was recorded in Cleveland on January 13 with a deed of trust for 2,500,000 dollars. Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company transfers to Central Real Bond and Trust Company of New York to secure 2,500,000 issue of twenty year first mortgage five percent gold bonds. The collateral includes plants and patents from several firms including Boyer Machine Company Detroit Olney Metal Company Philadelphia Chishotig Moore Manufacturing Company Cleveland Franklin Air Compressor Company Franklin Pa and 20,000 shares of London based Take-Howard Pneumatic Tool Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Combine
Cleveland
Ohio
Big Pneumatic Tool Trust
County Recorder's
Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company
Central Real Bond and Trust, Company
New York
Boyer Machine Company
Detroit
Olney Metal C Pany
Philadelphia
Chishotig/ Moore Manufacturing Company
Franklin Air Compressor’ Company
Franklin
Take-Howard Pneumatic Tool Company
London
England
Fire fatality in Indian Territory mine
A blaze in the new slope of Wo. 7 at Dow, a Choctaw coal region mine, trapped miners this afternoon. By evening four bodies were recovered and about ten men are still believed buried underground. Relief was dispatched from Hartshorn, Ind. T. January 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Territory
Hartshorn
Ind. T
Dow
Elevator falls at factory kills man and injures other
In New York a belt factory at Fayerweather & Laden, the elevator fell from the fifth to the bottom while two men James Tenan and Peter Glynn were loading bells to the sixth floor. Tenan was killed instantly and Glynn was badly injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James Tenan
Peter G. Lynn
Fayerweather& Laden
Glynn
Tienan
Fall River Weavers Strike Vote Sways Cotton Mill Action
In Fall River Massachusetts a vote taken Friday night by the dissatisfied Weavers of Saga mill number 3 denart leads to changes at the cotton mill. The突然 unclear source mentions a strike or labor action affecting the mill community and workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River
Mass
Sagamore Cotton Mill
Ito
Denart
Admiral Schley greeted warmly in Savannah visit
Admiral Schley and General Gordon toured the Savannah Exchange floor and were warmly welcomed by members. Telegrams to Mme Nordica and others were read, with plans for receptions, a noon luncheon at Georgia State Industrial College, and a possible grand military review in the city tied to General Lee’s birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Mme
Nordica
Admiral Schley
Nashville
Tenn
Richard Michaels
Staats Zeitung
Chicago
Ouisville
Knights Templars of Columbus
Georgia State Industrial, college for _colored
Seley
Palestine Commandery
Order of the Temple
St. Catherine Island
Lee
Schrey
Washington
McKinley Memorial praise from Gov Candler in Georgia
The McKinley National Memorial Association reports Governors proclamations have spurred public support for McKinley Day. Georgia Governor Candler, a longtime ally of the late president, plans outreach urging churches to hold special services on January 26 and to solicit large contributions for the monument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley Memorial Association
Clévelana
McKinley National Memorial Association
McHintey
Candler
Georgia
Perdona
McKintey
Valle
Taps Bkeorvance Ar
Mashe
Board of Trade urges Congress reopen Schley case
Chicago January 13 board of trade adopts resolutions calling on Congress to review the Schley court of inquiry and determine who commanded at the battle of Santiago. The vote was spirited with strong support for fair treatment of Admiral Schley and a demand for government judgment on the command. Maryland delegates also push to back Dewey’s findings in a separate measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Congress
Schley
Santiago
Board of Trade
R. G. Chandler
Stone
J. B. Rumsey
Mr. Chandler
Mr. Rumsey
Swhidly
George Dewey
Schiey
Bantiago
Admiral Schley
Maryland
Annapolis
House of
Delegates
Broening
Dewey
Schley Court of Inquiry
Griffith
Goveo Hgne
Marvland
Ha Jetate
Delegation Mulls Schley Backing for President Action
Washington January 13. Maryland delegation in Congress met to decide how to handle Admiral Schley's request for the chief executive's backing. The group favored any measure vindicating Schley but deemed it inexpedient to press a specific bill before Roosevelt's decision. Also a Republican caucus to consider cutting war revenue taxes is urged, with Cannon Hill Shattue Boutelle among supporters, possible Wednesday night meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maryjaid
Congress
A. Ima
Admifral “Schley
Wachter
Maryland
McComas
Marland
Mr. Jackson
Schley
Vietwo
Roosevelt
House
Cannon, Hui
Shattue
Boutelle
Population growth patterns vary across U S regions in census report
Washington January 18 census director reports slower growth in the north and east, with the south expanding more rapidly. The west shows a marked rise, while the frontier influence fades as the country’s population growth stabilizes across the four major regions under a line from the Potomac and Ohio rivers to Missouri and Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Montana
Wyoming
Colorado
New Mexico
Missouri
Kansas
North
South
West
Mississippi River
trans-Mississippi
United States
Weather Forecast and Local News Highlights
The forecast notes continued cold weather Tuesday with fair skies and a warming trend by midweek. Governor Candler convened a military advisory board to plan expenditure of a $20,000 fund, while two women contest Tacob Kreis estate in superior court for $15,000. Memorials honored Judge Robert Fatligant as a portrait was unveiled. Local politics featured Joe Hall’s speech in Milledgeville urging Eupont Guerry’s gubernatorial bid and railing at railroads. A depot appropriation was debated. a fire in Albany damaged two factories, with nearly $14,000 in insured losses. A Knoxville shooting left two brothers wounded. Mme Nordica’s wreck mishap tour continued in Nashville to acclaim. J. P. Withers was jailed for forgery in Beaumont. Domestic notes included calls for Dewey’s Schley verdict alignment and Confederate veterans’ admission discussion. Foreign news touched on London Liberal faction dissent and a Pan-American congress delegation walkout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacob Kreis
Aaron French
Candler
Savannah
Robert Fatligant
Joe.h. Hall
Macon
Milledgeville
Eupont -Guerry
Albany
Southern
Potlerran
Joe Cruze
Knoxville
Lon
Allee Nelson
Mme. Nordice
Rome
Nashville
J. P. Withers
American National Bank
Beaumont
Tex
Morton to be postmaster at Athens amid Georgia GOP fight
Washington January 13 The appointment of Pink Morton to the Athens postmastership goes to the Senate tomorrow amid a Republican maneuver to stall or block it. Colonel Lowry and Major Hanson lead opposing camps in Savannah and Atlanta, with Booker Washington's endorsement noted. Smythe wins Augusta postmastership amid GOP support, while Brunswick sees a Smith chosen. irregularities cited in Augusta and several maneuvers across Georgia reflect a broader party struggle over white and Black officeholders and party governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pink
Morton
Athens
Senate
Bob Lowry
Allenta
White House
Howard
Ney
Major Hanson
Macon
Lowry
Rob Hodgson
Major Henson
Hodgson
Pledger
Booker Washington
Lowry Ietery
Atlanta
Reptilican Organization
Markhim
Colonal
Washington Times
Republican’ Organization
Oitiges R
South
Senator Hanna
Ohio
Georgia
E. D. Smythe
Augusta
Brakings
Hanson
Smythe
Hasson
Gkyven
Brunswick Postoffice
Smith
Glynn
Brown
Illutt
Smuth
Livingston
Monroe
Walton County
Lea Bryan Wes
Nite Ates
Fauddle
Iahicna
Alabama
Bryan Cent
A. Lot
Chec
Naesci
Ja” Willarr
Also Mentioned on This Page
Is Rathbone
Havana
Ington
Neely and
Reeves
Tigat
Berlin
Prussia
F Saues
PLO
Chicks
Rob‘bers
Hig
Fall River
Sagamore Mills
I- Be
Myers
Airs
W. Don
Alderman
W. J
Watson
A. J- Sartchief
Fai
Horrigan
Petes Schley
Hero of
Walton Roosevelt
Chicago Board of Trade
Admiral Dewey
Pink Morten
Hangon
House of Representatives
Rixey
Virginia
Ee Foreign
Lberal
Rosebery
Marion
Col
Lou
Nii
Hasta
LOKAL
Smith Brunswick
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!