Navy bill debate fills House session with naval size talks
Washington April 10 the House devoted most of its session to debate on the naval appropriation bill with leaders and members urging a navy capable of upholding honor at home and abroad while others called for limits or arbitration. Several members spoke on interstate traffic regulation and Sunday observance as the adjournment ended the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bhington
Hinds
Padgett
Tennes
Foss
Messrs
F Pavro
Louisiana
McKinley
Knowland
California
M. Bartholdt
Messouri
Messrs. Webb
North Carolina
Lamar
Missouri
Columbia
House
Oppose Aldrich Bill Hearings Highlight Commercial Opposition
Four large commercial interests spoke against the Aldrich currency bill before the house banking and currency committee. Victor Morawetz of New York argued at length that the bill would do little good and may harm business. Also voicing opposition were E. W. Clark of Detroit Frank LaLanne of Philadelphia and Horace White of New York. Hearing to resume Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Committee On Banking
Victor Morawetz
New York
E. W. Clark
Detroit
Frank LaLanne
Philadelphia
Republican state convention to name Hughes delegates at large
The New York Republican state convention meets at Carnegie Hall to name four delegates at large for the national convention and to consider endorsing Governor Charles E. Hughes for president. Former officials and university leaders are discussed as likely big four choices, with absence of Platt and Depew noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles EK. Hughes
Carnegie Hall
M. Linn Bruce
Aid
James Sherman
Hughes
Seth Low
Timothy L Woodruff
Jacob Gould Schurman
Cornell University
Stewart L. Woodford
National Hughes League
Wee
Honcr
Black
Big Four
Schurman
Chicanso
Plat
Depew
Hoss” Platt
Republica
Senator Depew
Inventon
New Blood
Hhe
Founder of Salvation Army Turns Seventy Nine
London April 10 General Booth founder and head of the Salvation Army is seventy nine today. More than 25 000 members take part in city exercises as he feels the weight of years and signals that he may not visit overseas again. Born in Nottingham April 10 1829 he was a Methodist New Connexion minister before 1861 becoming an evangelist in London's East End. In 1865 he started The Christian Mission later renamed The Salvation Army in 1878 and under his supervision the movement has spread worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
General Booth
Salvation Army
Nottingham
William Booth
Methodist New Connexion
East End
Christian Mission
Booth
General Booth's Death Sparks Uncertain Future for Army
The text notes Booth's personal care of the organization and his intent to guide its future after death. It mentions that while the army's affairs are being arranged, the successor remains unknown until a sealed package is opened after Booth's passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth
Mother and two children drown in river collapse
Huntington West Virginia April 10 Mrs William Adkins and two young children drowned when their residence slipped into the Guayandotte river after a flood undermined river bank. The house slid into the river dragging the family. husband absent. bodies recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
Wiliam Adkins
Youn
Guayandott River
Night riders threaten farmers in Montgomery County
Daylight raids reported in Lexington Kentucky as warning notes threaten farmers with whipping by riders. The letters, containing matches and powder, were sent to tobacco men weeks earlier and warn of daytime visits if offenders are not found at home at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Montgomery County
Blue Ribbon Vanilla Concentration Surprises Bakers
A note on Blue Ribbon Vanilla explains its high potency requiring only half the amount for perfect results, signaling strong flavor impact for recipes and potential cost efficiency for cooks.
Spring Stock Sale Of Men's And Boy's Clothing
Notice of a deep discount sale offering 40 percent off. The ad highlights 500 suits from W.S. Peck & Co with 50 suits at $8.75 and 265 suits at $9.75, across all sizes, plus shoes and haberdashery. The listing emphasizes choice and limited quantities in a sales promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S. Peck & Co
Virginia execution: Thurman hanged for murder at Norfolk
Leo Thurman was executed by hanging in Norfolk after jurors found him guilty of killing Walter Po Dolsen. He placed Dolsen’s body in a trunk, fled, and was captured eighteen months later in Vancouver. He offered no statement beyond claiming self defense amid provocation. Funeral rites followed at St Marys Cemetery with Father Edward J Waleh presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Leo CC. Hue
Walter Po Dolsen
Vancouver
B.C
Thurman
Shorry
John K. Lawler
Thueime
Jack” Fosworty
Death Watch
St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery
Edward J Waleh
Thurmen
Lawler
Taft Addresses Democrats and Philippine Policy
Secretary Taft opens with a jab at Bryan supporters in the house and praises a faction of Democrats, then discusses McKinley and Roosevelt era policies on the Philippines and other colonial governance. The crowd erupts in applause as he frames the issue in a broader international context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Taft
McKinley
Roosevelt
Philippines
UVA Board reshapes law and science staff in Charlottesville
The University of Virginia board accepts Dr. John W. Mallett's resignation after a 33 year chemistry tenure, elevates him to emeritus professor, extends the law course from two to three years, and approves new appointees Carl J. Malloy and J A A Rister while Charles B. Bunting departs for Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottesville
University of Virginia
Sesson
John W. Mallett
Mallett
Charles B Bunting
Bunting
University of Wisconsin Or
Carl J. Malloy
J. A. A. E Rister
Johns Houpking University
Iratertia Media
Elkins Denies Rumored Engagement of Daughter
Senator Stephen B. Elkins of West Virginia asked the press to stop publishing rumors about the reported engagement of his daughter Misa Katherine Elkins to the Duke of the Abruzzi. He said he would announce any authentic information himself if there were a reason to do so.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stephen B. Elkins
West Virginia
Rome
Misa Katherine Elkins
Abruzzi
Associated Press
T Feet
Ann
Test of Commodity Clause Amendment Before Senate
Chairman Elkins presented Attorney General Bonaparte’s amendment to suspend penalties tied to the commodity clause of the railroad rate law. The move aims to protect railroad and government rights to address constitutionality before the clause takes effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkins
Washington
Senate Committee On Cnterstate
Comerce
Genral Bonaparte
People Rule in Oklahoma Brings Senator Owen Address
A large turnout at the Algonquin club banquet in Svidgeport Oklahoma honored Senator Robert Owen with a welcoming address amid applause. The event featured remarks stressing self rule and civic engagement. Nearby ads promote carbolized salve and fashion items from the Hawley Merchandise Co including gloves and a silk petticoat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Svidgeport
Conn
Board of Trade Vt
Algonquin Club
Robert Ats Owen
Oklahoma
Secretary Taft Speaks in Louisville Blue Grass State
Secretary Taft closed a five hour visit in Louisville with a speech at Hopkins Theatre. He recalled his service as a United States circuit court judge for Kentucky and shared personal memories of local legal leaders while noting the campaign presents serious issues and others kept alive by a gentleman who presumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Taft
Hopkins Theatre
United States
Ecrcuit
Loulaville
Riots Erupt In Pensacola Strike Breaker Arrival
Rioters clash with strike breakers from St Louis causing fifteen injuries. Bricks bottles and shells fly as police disperse the mob. The mayor closes saloons and orders deputies as seventy strike breakers are moved to a city jail for safety. Benj Commons urges calm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacola
Rho
St. Louis
Pensacola Electric Company
Carshan
Palafox
Wright
Board of Public Safety
Benj. Commons
International Association of Street Railway Employes
Massachusetts Delegation Chooses Unpledged Chicago Contingent
Four leaders of the Massachusetts Republican delegation head to Chicago unpledged to the national convention. Senators Lodge and Crane, ex-Secretary Long, and Sidney Bigney were chosen by the state convention. The platform endorsed Governor Curtes Guild Jr for vice president and urged tariff revision. It backed Taft’s nomination but warned that a renewed preference could spark a contest harming the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Massachusetts
Chicago
United States
Henry Cabot Lodge
W. Murray Crane
John. D. Long
Sidney
Bigney
Curtes Guild, Jr
Taft
Fatal Tenement Fire Destroys Five Story Building
Two boys died and several injured in a Pitt Street fire that caused five thousand dollars in damage. The blaze forced twenty families from their homes and drove residents from adjacent tenements and edging houses for a block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pitt Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aldrich
Royal
Union Bank and Trust Company
Tapipal
BK. I. Carter
Edwin Mann
W. C. Pollock
L. A. Hooper
First National
Bank of Bluefield
Wva
Rovnes Kor Rend
Bank OF Personal Service
Fiat Top National BaNk OF
Bluefield
Apital
GALL
L . Tierney
R. B. Bolling
W. J. Thomas
W. B. Hicks
Platt
Sherman
William Adkins
Guyandotte River
Bluefield Ave
Crystal Shoe Shining Parlor
J. L. Mastin, Prop
Morris Rosenberg
Princeton Ave
Superior Portland Gement
Superior Supply CO
W. V
Leo C.’Thurman
Walter Dolsen
Lecl
Levet
Stvter
Doreen
Board of Visitors
Senator Owen
Bridgeport
DeWitt
W.pf
Hawley Merchandise Co
Daily Telegraph
W. Hawley Merchandise Co
Al-St
Blue Grass
S. M. Smith
J. Lee Harne
Capital Pala
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!