Sugar Boom Pushes Per Capita Use to Eighty Two Pounds
Sugar consumption in the United States rose to 7.67 billion pounds in 1911, averaging 81.78 pounds per person in the continental United States. Production in the United States and its territories, plus imports, drove a record year, with Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines supplying large increases and beet sugar outpacing cane sugar for the first time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Commerce and Labor
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Philippines
Sugar Imports and Domestic Production in 1911
The report details the United States sugar supply in 1911. It notes one fourth from noncontiguous territories and the rest from foreign sources, led by Cuba with 4 192 million pounds. Other major foreign imports include the Dutch East Indies at 353 million pounds. Domestic output totaled 1 105 million pounds from beets and 700 million from cane, with Hawaii Porto Rico and the Philippines contributing portions of the noncontiguous stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Islands
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Philippines
Port Rico
Bureau of Statistics
Philippine Islands
Cuba
Dutch East Indies
Grand jury adjourns burglary case as questions of evidence loom
In New York on Feb 16 the grand jury adjourned after hearing that letters and photographs were taken from Polke Brandt at his arrest for alleged burglary at Mortimer Schiff’s burned home. Other case aspects await Justice Gerard’s habeas ruling and Brandt clemency hearing, to be taken up next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Leters
Polke
Brandt
Mortimer L. Schiff
Grand Jury
Supreme Court
Gerard
Daylight Robberies Strewn Through New York Streets
A spate of daytime holdups across New York continues after a taxi hold up and a bank messenger robbery with $25,000 in cash. In the latest incident George Horth, a Maiden Lane diamond dealer, lost a wallet containing about $10,000 in diamonds after being attacked and beaten. Earlier, Bronx robbery targeted William Dougherty, a firmMessenger, who was assaulted by an 18 year old and relieved of $340 payroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George Horth
Maiden Lane
Thirty-Fifth Street
Fifth Avenue
Horth
Bronx
William Dougherty
Winter Carnival opens in old Quebec with royal salute
The Mardi Gras week in Quebec begins as the royal yacht arrives to greet King Mardi Gras and his suite. A civic reception follows a street procession. The three day program features hockey contests, snowshoe races, a Levis pyrotechnic display, snowshoer night attack, Montmorency Falls events, toboggan races, an Indian war dance and a Chateau Frontenac fancy dress ball under the Duke of Connaught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Aring
Mardi Gras
Levis
St. Lou's Gate
Montmorency Falls
Chateau Frontenac
H. R. H. the Duke of
Seed corn in Nebraska in worst condition says report
Experiments indicate Nebraska seed corn is in worst condition in history and could reduce this year’s crop by about 50 percent. To avert losses up to 40 million dollars, a whirlwind educational campaign is planned with seed-testing trains starting across the state. Experts from the Nebraska State Experiment Station will lead stops in towns and villages to teach farmers how to test seed corn before planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Centennial anniversary marks Henry Wilson birth
Boston observes the centennial birthday of Henry Wilson the vice president under Grant in the early years of his second term. Wilson born Jeremiah Jones Colbeth in New Hampshire later lived in Massachusetts and claimed gypsy or Indian ancestry. He was a capable writer and speaker aiding the anti slavery cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Henry Wilson
Natick
United States
Grant
Wilson
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Jeremiah Jones Colbith
Charter Day Observed at University of Montana
Charter Day activities unfolded at the University of Montana in Missoula with an address by Walter S. Hartman of Bozeman, a state board of education member. The program featured a series of exercises marking the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Montana
Thines in New York Anticipate the New Year
New York residents expect a noisier New Year as annual celebrations proceed under the current Md Order of Things. The year may mark the last observance before adoption of the Gregorian calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Chinese Celebrate New Year Ahead of Changes in Calendar
News from New York reports the Chinese community preparing for the New Year with lanterns, firecrackers, music, and feasting as business suspends for 24 hours. It notes potential calendar changes from lunar to Gregorian, risking traditional dating and reign-year calculations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York City
Mott
Dover
Pell
Celestial Kingdom
China
Pekin
Refuse to Testify Before County Grand Jury
Olaf A. Tveitmoe Anton Johannsen and E F A Clancey labor leaders in San Francisco were indicted in Los Angeles on a charge of conspiracy to transport dynamite and refused to testify when called before the Los Angeles county grand jury as it resumed its McNamara case investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Olaf ‘A. Tveitmoe
Anton, Johannsen
EF. A. Clancey
San Francisco
Los Angeles County Grand Jury
McNamara
Mack resigns as New York Democratic state chairman
Norman F. Mack resigns from the post citing duties with the Democratic national committee. George M. Palmer, former speaker of the assembly, elected as his successor as the state committee meets to set a state convention for delegate selection to the upcoming national convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Norman F. Mack
Democratic State Committee
George M. Palmer
Assembly
Democratic National Committee
Mack
Weather Outlook for West Virginia and Virginian Regions
Increasing cloudiness with probable rain Saturday night or Sunday in West Virginia. In Virginian area, expect more clouds and rain Sunday with rain likely in the extreme west Saturday. Moderate temperatures and variable winds accompany the unsettled conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Iron Workers Plot Allegations Revealed in Dymamite Case
Evidence cited indicates 40000 letters and telegrams from the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers show leaders including Frank M. Ryan and Herbert Hockin directed dynamite plots. Officials allegedly identified jobs to be blown up and a system of attacks on non union contractors. U S District Attorney Miller hints negotiations may emerge with defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Frank M. Ryan
Herbert 8. Hockin
United States
Charles W. Miller
Sudden Turn in Ainsworth Case Approved by Taft
Washington February 16 President Taft approved the retirement application of former adjutant general General Ainsworth after thirty seven years of service. No court martial will take place as the action is believed to close the case and end further military proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ainsworth
Taft
Kick on Coal Rate
W K Field president of the Pittsourg Coal Co testifies before Chief Examiner J W Brown in ICC hearing over Hocking Valley railroad coal rate. He accuses industry of rate manipulation and says West Virginia coal has been shipped to the northwest as Hocking Valley coal to gain cheaper rates and lower costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
W. K. Field
Pittsourg Coal Company
J. W. Brown
Interstate Commerce Commission
New Pittsburg Coal Co
Hocking Valley Railroad
Train collision injures twenty four near Rockwood Pa
A head on crash between an eastbound freight and a westbound passenger train on the Baltimore and Ohio line near Rockwood Pennsylvania leaves twenty four injured, three seriously. The seriously hurt include Postal Clerk W. T. Souser of Johnstown PA Mrs. Robert Gibson and Miss Sarah Livingstongood both of Rockwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio
Rockwood
W. T. Souser
Johnstown
Robert Gibson
Sarah Livingsgood
Temperance Day Observed in Alabama Public Schools
In Montgomery Alabama February 16 public schools statewide held Temperance Day with special exercises to impress upon students the evils of intemperance. The observance is required by law after a two year old legislative act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Montgomery
Ala
Bathtub Case Appealed to Supreme Court
The famous bathtub case, a government suit against fifty defendants across many states, decided in favor of the government by the U.S. Court of Appeals in Baltimore, has been appealed to the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Effenit Court
Baltimore
Supreme Court
Chamber of Commerce Plans Mass Membership Drive
The chamber of commerce announces a five team membership campaign to recruit 500 members before Washington's Birthday. Teams will canvass Bluefield, with lunches provided, and revisits for stragglers. Dues are $12 with bulk firm memberships encouraged to boost city business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Washington
Matz
Busy Bee
Cartain
D. EB
French
M. G. Wuitlow
Becker
D. B. Baldwin
J. T. Thornton
Harry Trent
Luther G. Scott
S. F. Stowers
C. PB. Hancock
W. Kionaker
R. M. Garrett
H. A. Lilly
H. E. Cooper
Thos. BE. Peery
J. Sublette
W. M. Curtis
Paul Jernigan
H. A. Ritz
J. Frantcke Wox
O. M. Deyerle
W. S$. Ripley
W. A. Bodell
D. BE. Bodington
B. A. Heller
Au. MM. Easley
W. Bk. Hawley
Walter Perkins
L. A. Hooper
P. J. Alexander
J. H. Hardy
W. N. Pack
George S. Strader
Col. L. Ke. Tierney
R. E. Lazenby
W. T. Williams
R. L. Vet
J. RK. Hutcherson
Team No. 4
J. W. Ruff
Boosters
P. J. Kelley
S. L. Matz
L. J. Holland
O. V. Heffner
Dr. C. S. Hare
ohn K@les
William MacCarthy
M. H. Pedigo
C. O'Leary
Kahle
J. R. Laird
R .W. Moyers
R. C. Morrison
W. Q. Frith
William H. Thomas
G. A. Shirey
H. W. Fuller
B. J. Lynch
R. W. Cubbedge
W. R. Chenshaw
Rev. Ju. Olivier
W. S. Phelps
F. M. Peters
Bennie Baker
V. Foland
J.S. Hall
R. C. Fleshman
W. BD. Thornhill
P. M. Walter
Bernard McClaugherty
Matz Hotel
Bland Street
South Bluefield
Mercer Street
Bluefield Avenue
C Ty Limits
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Team No. 2
Mai
Binefield
Quadruple Hangings End Plea of Insanity in Chicago
Chicago reports four men Frank Shiblawski Edward Shiblawski Phillip Sommerting and Thomas Schults executed for killing Fred W Guelzow Jr after robbing him Their insanity defense was halted as the judge denied their appeal The same day Thomas Jennings a Black man who killed Clarence Hiller during a home robbery was hanged after Judge Landis refused a habeas corpus petition based on coerced fingerprint evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Haymarket
Frank Shiblawski
Edwald Shiblawski
Phillip Sommerting
Thomas Schults
Fred W. Guelzow, Jr
Shiblawski Brothers
Thomas Jennings
Clarence Hiller
Hiller
Landis
United States District Court
Jennings
Bluefield Plans Major Hydrant and Pipe Upgrades
Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Company seeks city approval to install about fifty fire hydrants this year and upgrade four miles of three and four inch mains to six and eight inches. The plan includes relocating hydrants, boosting water flow to business areas, and enabling modern fire equipment. Over 400 tons of iron pipe would be needed if approved, with Commissioner Kahle supporting a liberal hydrant supply. The story notes Bluefield’s potential boom and community backing for the upgrades. In Bloomfield New Jersey, Mr and Mrs William Stimus celebrated their sixty third wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Company
Water Company
William McCarthy
Commissioner of Public Safety
Bluefield
McCarthy
Kahle
Second Period Tour Contest Great Success
Four new leaders emerge this morning as the standings tighten in all divisions. Through more than three weeks, the contest continues with hundreds of points and the Workers near the top in every division as the race to determine winners remains unsettled.
Daily Telegraph contest odds shift asMiss Mitchell leads in first district
In the Daily Telegraph old world touring party contest Miss Mitchell of the First district led with a high seat by a narrow margin while Miss Moore Bramwell Second district Miss Beinkampen Gary Third district Miss Brown Tip Top Fourth district and Miss Pendleton Tazewell head chaperons. Sixty four thousand six hundred ninety three votes were cast for twenty two candidates with four districts showing close front runners and subscription receipts rising since the first period ended. The contest runs to March 11 and prizes include two $75 diamonds ten theatre tickets and twelve additional prizes along with the grand chaperon award next July and August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Telegraph
Mitchell
Watts
Miss Moore
Bramwell
Miss Beinkampen
Gary
Misa Brown
Tip Top
Miss Pendleton
Tazewell
Honers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Uncle Sam
Adjutant General
Pittsburg
West
Virginia
Rockwood, Pa
Water Works Company
Bloomfield
N. J
William Stimus
Sallie Pendleton
Tillie Mitchell
Minnie Moore
Lillian Beinkampen
Clara Brown
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!