Formation of the American Legion reserves proposed
New York reports a formal announcement of the American Legion to be formed from former army navy and militia men to ensure national preparedness. Captain Gorgon Johnston cites plans for a fast reserve of 240 000 to 300 000 and notes official endorsement by Major General Leonard Wood and Roosevelt supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Defense
Army
Navy
Militia
Roosevelt
Legion
New York
American Legion
Soilitia
Gorgon Johnston
Leonard Wood
Johnston
Wood
Thoosevalt
Sonn Tutoi
Congress
Sons
Cave
Lund
Sit
Captain Johnston
New York State
Leonard Wooll
United “States
Sve
Eace
Disabled Mongolian Arrives at Halifax Under Escort
Halifax N S February 28 the disabled Anan She Steamship Mongolian arrived today under convoy of the United States coast guard cutter. Her bow was deep in the water but all aboard were reported well. The mate said most passengers boarded at 5 N. Fo the liner left January 08 for Glasson and called at St Johns February 3. After repairs at sea she resumed voyage but was forced back after striking a stock. Signals were picked up and coast guard stood by.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
N.S
Mongelian
United States
Glayson
St. Johns
Drs
New
Ain
Senece
Serb Woman Attacks Austrian Statement
Philadelphia February 28 Madame Stavko Grouiich wife of the Serbian under secretary of state in the interests of the Serbian agricultural aid committee today made a statement pointing out inaccuracies in the text of the Austro Hungarian Red book. She said rumors of a plotted assassination of the archduke were false and that Francis Ferdinand was seen as a friend by the Serbs. She contended the supposed fete day death claim was erroneous noting the festival was for a battle commemorated for two years and festivities ended when the archduke was assassinated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Stavko Grouiich
Red Book
Europe
Mme. Grouiteh
Francis Ferdinand
Grouiteh
Bloody clashes over the priests in Mexico City
In Mexico City clashes between clerical and anti clerical factions followed the deportation of thirteen priests and imprisonment of others by Carranza officials. Four killed, many wounded as crowds protested while bankers faced demands for ten million pesos and stock donations. Zapata forces pressured Carranza troops near the city. possible secession in Yucatan and preparations for battle near Monterey were noted. West, Pepeenes representative, conferred with General Angeles to obtain information on conditions in Mexico. An American sailor was killed by Yaqui Indians near Lencho Sonora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Associated Press
Mexico City
Carranza
Obregon
Obregen
Capial
Zapata
Yucatan
General Obregon
Wilson
Angeles
Washington
West
Pepeenes
Sion
Monteres
Felipe Angeles
Villa
Wast
Monte [Rey
George CG. Carothers
Aguascuastal
Villa Y
Enrique C. Liorente
Monterey
General Angeles
San Diego
San di
Annapolis
Gueymas
Teza Cameron
Alagman
Southern Pacific Railroad
Lencho
Sojmora
Colima
Lmits
Blackmail claim tied to Stegler passport case
Washington reports a German embassy statement calling the Stegler passport affair an apparent blackmail attempt. The note says details were given to the state department, while officials in New York pursue the ongoing passport fraud probe. Grand Jury expected to report on Stegler Cook Madden conspiracy. Bail for Stegler to be reduced to 2005. Stegler visited Dr Heine Jwers, who said Stegler claimed ties to Captain Boy-Ed and the German government. Boy-Ed denied knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
von Bernstorf
Stegler
Buy-Fa
American State Department
New York
State Department
Inew ‘York
Peter Stegler
State ‘Department
Sterler
Steger
Grand Jury
Federal Grand Jury
Richard Peter Stegler
Gustav Cook
Richard Madden
Stesler
Stegier
Charles H.griffith
Atlanta
Hars Heine Jwers
Boy-Ed
Berlin
Prsaport
Boy-Bu
Dr. Ewers
Sanitary Drink Prophylactic Verse Fragment
A brief fragment from a verse note in Jodze’s column urges a playful, romantic line tempered by a wary nod to safety. The quatrain alludes to drinking with eyes, then adds a preventive thought about health and restraint.
Steel orders surge as shops and yards place new contracts
New York reports a March 1 price rise of 1 par ton on bars plates and shapes spurring car shops and shipyards to place additional steel contracts totaling about 25 000 tons for cars boats and barges. Railroads seek 28 600 tons of rails with large volumes destined for Great Northern Baltimore and Ohio and others while export demand rises for wire and galvanized sheets. Steel output rose 15 percent in February though unfilled orders remained high. projects like elevated rail in Brooklyn and a highway bridge near Portland were bid for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ghee
Baltimore and
Onio
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Northern Pacific
Minnis Central
Burlington
Steel Corporation
Brooklyn
Columbia, River
Portland
Ors
Belgian Commission Lauded by Col. House
London reports Colonel M. House, Wilson’s friend, visiting for Belgium relief work and praising the American Commission for Belgium relief. He commends Ambassador Page and the select committees for efficient food aid delivery, waiving delays, and earning cross national trust. Hoover’s leadership cited as elevating an international reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. House
London
M. House of
New York
Wilson
American Commission
Belgium
Ambassador Page
Worl
Colonel House
Page
Gerard
Berlin
Whitlock
Brussels
Hoover
German airmen dropped by a British warship
London reports two German aviators found clinging to their machine in the North Sea and fighting into Lowestoft. They said they were on a scouting expedition to England and were fired on by a British warship, one plane broken, forcing a sea landing. They were picked up by a trawler and had been clinging to their craft for two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lowestoft
The
Daily Mail
North Sea
England
Cotton market mood dull amid threats to cotton
New Orleans February reports show cotton prices weak as abroad threats to declare cotton contraband of war impact sentiment. Traders sold short amid possible large shipping risks and a hoped smaller U S acreage this spring. Bullish bets hinge on acreage held near 75 percent of last year, with futures likely to react to export policy and cover short positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
England
Was &F
Texas
Markets Reflect War Concerns Amid unsettled speculation
New York markets showed continued concern over the war as government adjustment proposals and anticipated replies remained speculative. Grain and cotton followed security jitters while foreign exchange fell to lows. finance prospects stayed buoyant with new issues and short-term notes dominating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Washington
Lloyd-Georgejs
Exchange
Federal Trade Commission
Janan
China
Mexico
New York State
Trade Still Expanding Says Financial Reports
Bradstreets report notes renewed expansion in trade especially in the southwest, with growing industrial operations and strong winter wheat outlook. Yet conservative buying persists and overall trade remains below normal as banks tighten credits. widespread jobber-led distribution and rising war orders shape a cautious, steady improvement across steel, coal, shipyards, and textiles amid uncertain global markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradstreet
Becaues
Hareepaan
Pacific North
Tee
Food prices spark big socialist protest in Trafalgar Square
London February 28 a large socialist labor demonstration in Trafalgar Square protested food and coal prices. A resolution urged government control of shipping, commandeering home-grown supplies, and maximum price setting for essentials. It asked buying wheat at pre war prices for thirty days with losses covered by national revenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Trafalgar Square
James Mele Hardie
Parliayment
Clyde
Italy Backs Large Wheat Contract Amid Famine Fears
Rome, February 25. Cavancle defended steps to supply Italy with wheat in the chamber of deputies. Italy has contracted for 9,500,000 bushels abroad, with about a third arriving. The minister said supplies would last past the Italian harvest, despite famine fears. A political test vote followed, Socialist opposition defeated 314 to 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Italy
Binisisi
Cavancle
Chamber of Deputies
United States
Argentina
Signor Cayasola
Jana
Condition of Treasury Report
United States treasury closes with general fund balance at 42,936,1?. Receipts total 1,755,286 while payments reach 1,204,276. This fiscal year’s deficit stands at 34,356,22, improving from last year’s 27,077,842 deficit excluding Panama canal and public debt transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Washington
United States Treasury
Lost and Found Classified Listings From The Constitution
A compact, era-appropriate lost and found listing column notes items like keys, jewelry, a blue or gold chain, a white and yellow dog, a liver-colored setter named Mach, and a white collie with rewards offered. Also includes help wanted notices for stenographers, a pharmacist, a teacher, and other domestic help, plus dancing schools and piano ads from New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buul
K. O. Deauchanp
Eighth Ave
New Yorke City
Atlanta
Sod Hapeville
Personal sale notices and service ads with listings
A garbled page offers various services and notices including blinds, hospital service, dyeing, and professional ads. It lists contact details for a window treatment firm, a hospital cooperative, a dyeing shop, a maternity facility, and several professional cards. It also includes job ads for apprentices, barbers, and sales roles, plus lost and personal notices and a few small business notices.
Also Mentioned on This Page
American Legion OF First Reserves
Boy
United
Inc
Chicago
Boston A . Or
St. Louis
Kansas City
Pittshurs
San Francisco
Baltimore
Detroit
Minneapolis
Los Angeles
Oroaha
Milwaukee
Louisville
Seattle
Dutale
Paul
Joseph
Columbus
Nashville
Albany
Salt Lake” City
Toledo
Hartford
Duluth
Bavanneh
Wichita
Macon
Oakland
Scranton
Pooria
New Haven
Sioux City
Worcester
Dayton
Little Rock
HidLoon
Tacoma
Wheeling
Lofamenl
Wilmington
Del
Knoxvilis
Charleston
Trenton
Iz O
Cedar Rapids
Axton
Augusta
Wilkes-Baere
Lancaster
Topeka
Harrisburg
Buntan
Tulsa
WaterlandsTeono
Springfleta
Ohio
Galveston
Bradstreet’s
Dun
Middle West
Far East
British East India
Inisa
J. Keir Handie
Glasgow
B. H. Blalger
Charles J. Metz
Certified Public
Accountant
Audit Company of the South
Hurt Betding
Alonzo Richardson & CO. Certified Public Accountants
Empire Building
Georgia
Emi
Hoeka
Care Constitution
Mr. Treadwell
Charles P. Glover
Egecome Chaupfeurs
Frank- Ax Institute
Rochester
N. J
Reilshie
T. T. Wiliams
Atlanta School OF Practical Millinery
South Pertas
American Hat’ Manufacturing Co
Marietta Street
Zecoma
Franklin Ate
N.Y
Analat
Harry J. Woods
Kimball
Philadelphia Business College
Civil Service Dept
Sally Mada
Bell Bros
SMITH
Auburn
Ivy
Teachers Ache Teachers Agency Boat Service
Healey
Rubriencho
Timakeser
Cobb
Chattanooga
Bubliniss
Atlanta Office Service Co
Aiddreams
Ratimacar
Sind Dratisman Fulra
Hankkeeper Wishen
Care
Constitution Office
Dietaphoon
Nas
Stenceraphis Depariment
Fur Ivebra
Will Furmini
Imw
Railroyds Mowes
Nuto
Tmpld
Phomo
Tye
Plantat
Atlante
Wil Traval
Berry
Rayle
Mall Jory
Pculic
Atenographer
Offigs
Addrean M
Raduatiy Monte
Ourre
Dewires
Pachstor
E. Hurst Hunter
Hurst
Mahler
Salect
Assioelution
ARTS
Miss Howard
Itudio
Peachtree
Meyer
Nave
Prica
Ienning Bergein
Addreiu
Care Gonsticutto
Cail Main
South Pryor
Bausskield
Bell
Devater Berets
Jerson
Naymouis
BREE
Partiguists Co- Operative Hospital Association
Notich
Atlantasteam Dye and Cleantog Works
Sprating
Burn Ave
Vba
Ford
West Ad
Ficos
Gordon Street
M. T. Mitchel
Widsor Street
MIE
Funk Bis G
RDS
Ty Christenaen
Tster
Wallon
Catsjoem
Charles D. Barker
Circuitien
Petera
Svuches
Combinga
Allie Fallaber
Peschires St. Phond Ivy
Arthur Heyman
Dorsey, Jewster
Howsl
Heyman
Astorney-at-Law
Aoe
Gan
Leng Disteeo
Gal
Frank E. Howaldea
Foote-Davies
HLP
Shen
Thades
Orold
Thadis
de Elven
Act Snebels
Mrnt-claws
Naleryous
Jjperal
Usualty Company OF America
Peley Building
Tve-Wire
Bee
Candler
Ern
Wai
Ponce de Leon
Articla
Temple Court
Ativata
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!