Presidents boat collision in Seattle no one hurt
President Wilson speaks at Tacoma and Seattle while reviewing the Pacific fleet in Elliott Bay. A naval launch collided with a whaleboat near the pier but caused no injuries to the president or his party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Wilson
Congress
Washington
United States
Daniels
Secret Service
Elliott Bay
Oregon
Hugh Rodman
Tacoma
Ivan C. Mettengel
Mettengel
Bandits Rob Paymaster Near Eagle Pass Mexico
Mexican bandits held up the paymaster of the Esecondale mine fifteen miles from Eagle Pass in Mexico and escaped with $1,000 in the paymaster’s car. Carranza forces pursued the robbers in pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Pass
Texas
Esecondale
Mexico
Man O War Wins Futurity at Belmont Pars
New York September 18 Man O War wins the Futurity at Belmont Pars with Teftus up John P Grier is second Dominiane takes third The time recorded 1 11 38 5
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Men O'War
New York
Belmont
Man O' War Wits Teftus
John P. Grier
Dominiane
American Mining Men Captured Near Chihuahua City
In Chihuahua City Mexico Dr J M Smith and E E Monson believed to be American miners were seized by ten mounted Mexicans from a mining payroll train nine miles from town. Smith may be held for ransom while Monson likely will be freed as four Mexican cavalry pursue the raiders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chihuahua City
Mex
J. M. Smith
EE. Monson
Buena Tierra
Dr. Smith
Monson
Santa Eulala
Sebastian Allende
Flu 13 Likely a Comeback Says Surgeon General
Washington reports Surgeon General Blue warns a recurrence of influenza is probable but not as severe as last winter. The disease spreads by direct and indirect contact. no cure exists though some remedies show promise in experimental stages. preparedness is urged to reduce suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
General Blue
The
Public Health Service
Johnson Renews Attack on League and Peage Treaty
Kansas City Missouri September 13 Senator Hiram Johnson California addressed a crowded Convention Hall meeting denouncing the league of nations and the peace treaty calling it the cross roads of our national destiny. He urged the straight and narrow path of patriotic Americanism amid cheers and flag waving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
St. Louis
Hiram Jahnson
California
Convention Hall
Johnson
League For the Preservation of “American Independence
Senator Johnson
Flames Devour 20 Acre Standard Oil Plant In New York
Firefighters totaling thousands battled a massive blaze that began with an oil tank explosion at the Stone and Fleming Works in Long Island City and spread to nearby plants including Columbia Distilling and Peter Cooper Glue. Fire Chief John Kenton was recalled from vacation as flames threaten across the East River and several vessels and buildings are damaged. Dozens injured, three feared killed as crews fight through explosions and extreme heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erable
New York
Standard Oil Company
Long Island City
Stone and Fleming Works
Standard Ojis Co
Newton Creek
Columbia Distilling
Standard Oil] Company
Manhattan
Jonyn Kenton
Trre
Bluefield Chamber Tours Promise Patriotism on Constitution Day
Pinefield business and professionals plan an acquaintance tour with the Bluefield Chamber of Commerce to about a dozen towns on Wednesday. Prominent speakers will discuss duties to country and constitutional liberty while the Bluefield Citizens Band provides patriotic music. The group aims to boost cooperation, with 125 participants last week and schedules from Bluefield to Simmons to Weyanoke including a dinner stop at Matoaka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinefield
Bluefield
Carroll R. Woods
Chamber of Commerce
A. m
Simmons
Goodwill
Montcalm
McComas
Rock
Matoaka
Giotto
Weyanoke
Princeton Avenue
Alley Valley Chamber Urges Steel Workers to Postpone Strike
The Allegheny Valley chamber of commerce calls on Tarentum Barkenridge and Natrona steel workers to back President Wilson's plan and delay the September 22 strike while parties meet in October. Workers urged to stay at work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Allegheny Valley Chamber of Commerce
Unon Steel
Tarentum
Barkenridge
Natrona
Wilson
Back to School Call Emphasizes Public Education
A ridge of editorial praise urges returning to school highlighting public education as the path to prepare citizens for life and public duty. The piece argues training and schooling are essential for filling high posts and avoiding folly.
Enactment Declaration by Brotherhood Chiefs Reported
A statement attributed to Brotherhood chiefs declares the enactment will widen the revolution and is framed as an obvious fuel reference. The notice disclaims threats while announcing the plan to proceed.
William E Strickler Found Dead In Bed
William E Strickler sixty five former WV legislature clerk of the house was found dead in his bed at his Ritchie County home. Born in Virginia he moved to West Virginia and served as county court clerk before being elected to the legislature and later as house clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
William E. Strickler
West Virginia
Ritchie County
Strickler
Virginia
Richie County
Hoover Hopes Never to Return to Europe After War Service
Herbert Hoover, former director general of Allied relief, returns to New York after five years abroad distributing 3.2 million tons of food and 17.8 million dollars in aid. He says he will not enter politics and expects America to supply credits to rebuild European trade, with relief focused on normal commercial methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herbert Moorer
Allied Relief
Alr
Europe
Aquitania
Iover
America
United States
Bulgaria
Serbia
Czechoslovakia
Hungary
Militar ia run mad charge over army bill split by Senator Chamberlain
Washington Sept 13 Senator Chamberlain Democrat of Oregon attacks the administration army reorganization bill proposing a 500000 man regular force as militarism run mad He calls for rejection and a new bill to restore bureau autonomy and limit general staff powers He contrasts war department centralization with naval bureau independence and criticizes potential one man control by a chief of staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chamberlain
Oregon
Senate Military Committee
Congress
War Department
General Staff
Navy
Baker
Navy Department
Boston Police Strike Deepens As Curtis Discharges 19
Governor Coolidge stands behind Curtis declaration that policemen deserted their posts and vacated their places. Curtis discharges nineteen officers and moves to form a new force, citing civil service limits and AG Bruce Wyman’s opinion. Gompers blames Curtis and appeals to Coolidge for calm reflection amid labor tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poston
Curtis
Boston
Police Department
Puta
Gompers
Tu American Federation of Labor
Bruce Wyman
Coolidge
John F. Melnnis
Poicemen’s Union
Henry F. Long
Civil Service Commissioners
Army
Navy
Tmajoy
Raymond
Jacques
New York
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Viame
Edwin Curtis
Cool
One Missing and Fifteen Hurt in Grain Elevators Blast
An explosion at the Burlington Grain Elevators in North Kansas City left one man missing and fifteen injured with one likely fatally. Fire crews brought the blaze under control later in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Burlington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Presidents
Pacific
Experimental Space
Uenes
Welgort
Dresday
Oo RF
Cummins
Gress
Great Brotherhoods
Raiway
MR. Hoover
Commissioner
Bishop Donahue
Baltimore
Cardinal Mercier
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!