Boyle Found Guilty in Kidnapping Case at Mercer
James Boyle was convicted after a brief trial for kidnapping Willie Whitla. No defense was offered for Boyle, while Mrs. Boyle, alias Mary Joe, faced an immediate separate trial for aiding abetting the kidnapping. The state presented witnesses detailing movements from Sharon to Cleveland, and Boyle's sentencing ranges from one year to life in prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer, Pa
James Boyle
Willie Whitla
Sharon
Cleveland
Boyle
Willie
Tariff Debate Sees Democrats Dangled by Progressive Republicans
Senator Newlands asks if a Republican push for tariff revision could unite with Democrats to pass lower duties. Cummins backs lower steel and iron tariffs while Aldrich and Culberson seek clarity on party official stance. Conversation hints at cross‑party potential but remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Bristow
House
Beveridge
Gallinger
Indiana
Cummins
Newlands
Aldrich
Culberson
Nevada
Mr. Newlands
Mr. Cummins
Democratic Party
Bomb injures three as policeman hurls weapon into river
In New York on May 7 a bomb tossed by Patrolman Patrick McMahon toward the waterfront exploded on a stable curb. The blast wounded McMahon and two Celtic steamer stewards, sending the West Street neighborhood into riotous excitement amid recent teamsters strike tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
West Street
Teamsters
Patrick McMahon
McMahon
Celtic
Peace advocates meet those who favor arbitration in Washington
Advocates of international peace through arbitration gathered at the New Willard in Washington for the fifty sixth birthday of Secretary Knox. Speakers included Ex Senator McCreary Ambassador Bryce Minister Portela Justice Brewer Senator Taylor Speaker Cannon and Henry Clews. The American Peace and Arbitration League promotes armament alongside arbitration as a path to national security and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New Willard
Jamesb. McCreary
Kentucky
American Peace and Arbitration League
Knox
McCreary
Bryce
Great Britain
Portela
Brewer
Supreme Court
Taylor
Tennessee
Cannon
Henry Clews
New York
Diplomatic Corps
Gotch Defeats Beell in Straight Falls in Denver Match
In Denver on May 7 Frank Gotch defeated Fred Beell in straight falls. The first fall lasted 24 minutes 86 seconds with Beell allowed holds before Gotch forced a break. In the second fall Gotch lifted Beell clear of the mat and slammed him onto his shoulders for the decisive win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Frank Gotch
Fred Beell
Gotch
Beell
Nat
Phang
Injunction Continued Against Circuitt Attorney in Missouri Rate Suit
Federal Judge McPherson extends temporary injunction restraining Siebert Jones from pursuing a Missouri rail rate case in St Louis circuit court. Order targets attorneys and staff connected to Jones, not state officials who testified they won’t participate. Supplemental orders possible if new actions arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Smith McPherson
John S. Philips
Siebert Jones
St. Louis
Ciircuit
Missouri
McPherson
Major
State Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Circuit
Jones
Fire danger and blaze devour Plainview after town goes dry
A wind driven fire threatened to destroy Plainview Nebraska as burning brands swept the town for nearly five hours. The Methodist church floor saturated with gasoline, the parsonage and another dwelling burned while foes of prohibitionists were blamed for starting the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Plainview
Armory Balcony Collapse Injures Thirty at Indoor Meet
A balcony collapse at the new state armory during an indoor athletic club meet in Seattle injures about 30 people. Many spectators were thrown from their seats as the structure failed during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
New State Armory
Athletic Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
Silk Messaline
Silk
Yeur Choice
Cheney Bros
Orden
Madras
Agret
Arnolds
Worombo
Chicago
Childrens Coats
Childs
Springingham
Panama
Lse
India
Iowa
Livers
Senator Newlands
Iowan
Nebraska
Tai Ia
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!