Elevator disaster kills director in Pine and William street building
A collapsing elevator at Pine and William streets in New York, housing the United States Fire Insurance Company, killed Walter Haydon Griffin and endangered several directors. Thomas W. Caldwell, a Morristown lawyer and director, suffered a fractured skull and is not expected to live. George H. Smith, head of Smith & Hicks, was injured. Dennis Sullivan, the elevator man, was arrested. The crash followed a loud jarring sound and failed cables, with counterweights crashing through the car roof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pine and William Streets
United States Shire Insurance Company
United States Fire Insurance Company
Walter Haydon Griffin
Thomas W. Caldwell
Morristown
N. J
George H. Smith
Smith & Hicks
Griffin
Caldwell
Smith
Dennis Sullivan
Sullivan
W. W. Underhill
Monson Urges Friendship as Britain Seeks Equity
Paris Dec 8 At the British Chamber of Commerce silver jubilee banquet Sir Edmund J Monson the British ambassador urged France to shed suspicion of British aims and meet England honestly on all questions He warned against provocation such as rival colleges to Kitchener s projected Soudan institution and cautioned that such acts could push Britain toward harsher Egypt policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
British Chamber of Commerce
Edmund J. Monson
France
Great Britain
England
Kitchener
Soudon
Egypt
Pierce Still Leads Six Day Bicycle Race At New York
The six day race in New York has Pierce out front with Miller close behind. Miss Hansen cheers from the stand as Albert and Waller trail, riders grinding toward endurance. Pierce maintains 16 to 18 miles per hour, smashing world records while rarely easing up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mduffee
Madison Square Garden
Miller
Schinneer
Pierce
New York
Dec
Miss Hansen
Albert
Waller
New England Snow Threatens Weather Across the East
Washington forecast signals colder conditions and snow along the New England area with a sharp change to clearing and colder evenings. Winds shift west and southwest, predicting a cooler Wednesday after a threatening morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
New England
Toston
Army Bill Proposes 50 Infantry Regiments of 1200 Men
General Miles submits a draft bill to Secretary Ager for a reformed United States Army. The plan envisions a strength of about 100,000 men, with fifteen cavalry regiments, fourteen seacoast artillery regiments, two field artillery regiments, two engineer regiments, and fifty infantry regiments each at 1200 enlisted men. It also creates three new general-officer posts and outlines organization for corps and divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Miles
Ager
Secretary of War
United States
United States Military Academy
Army of the
Seacoast
Seacoast Artillery
Peace Treaty Nears Signing in Paris Negotiations
Washington reports confirm Paris advice that the peace commissioners may sign within days. President's instructions urge speed and limit treaty to protocol points, with other issues to be dealt with later. Congress could see the treaty before Christmas recess, possibly including a temporary renewal of commerce and amity treaties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Paris
Day
Congress
Whitney Resting Quietly After Health Update
Henry M. Whitney remained convalescent without any discouraging changes and rested well late last night, offering reassurance on his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry M. Whitney
Massachusetts Municipal Elections Show Licenses Shifts
Sixteen cities held municipal elections with surprises in Brockton and Haverhill. Brockton swung from license to no license by about 2100, while Haverhill elected a Socialist Democratic mayor and gained seats in both branches. Other cities saw little change though Springfield and Fall River reduced no license votes, and Marlboro saw a shoe workers victory over a Republican-backed candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Haverhill
Yeas
Springfield
Fall River
Marlboro
Socialists Win Mayor and Aldermen in Haverhill Victory
In Haverhill on December 6 the Social Democrats achieved a historic sweep with John C. Chase elected Mayor and three aldermen plus three Common Council members also joining the Socialist ranks. The victory follows gains in the State House, where Social Democrats secured two representatives. Chase, former head of the Haverhill Cooperative Society, led a vigorous campaign amid labor movement ties and union support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
Otder
United States
John C. Chase
Chase
Social-Democratic Party
Ths
Haverhill Cooperative Society
Messrs. Carey and
Scates
Board of Aldermen
John
Charles Hi. Bradley
Joseph W. Bean
Parkman B. Flanders
HOUSES ARRIVE TOTAL RECOVERED NOW 33
Bodies of six Portland victims arrived at Old Colony station on the Cape train and were taken to the city morgue. Two identified, Lewis J. Metcalf of Auburn and Charles A. Tinkham of Hartford. Metcalf noted by uncle A P Neal. Tinkham identified by father Alfred W. Tinkham. Others undetermined, one likely a Portland quartermaster. morgue chief Briggs to inspect for more marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Old Colony
Cape
Briggs
City
North Grove Street
Lewis J. Metcalf
Auburn
Charles A. Tinkham
Hartford
Conn
Metcalf
A. P. Neal
Chelsea
Mass
Alfred W. Tinkham
Tinkham
Mr. Tinkham
Charley
The
Sea yields seven more bodies from wrecks
Chatham December 6 heavy easterly surf brings seven more bodies ashore from the Portland wrecks. Lifesavers at Orleans Monomoy Race Point recoveries bring total to 33. Three identified: Lewis J. Metcalf of East Auburn Maine. Mrs. Walter L. Bemis of Lewiston. William Comer, Portland's colored barber. Four remain unidentified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatham
Portland
Orleans
Monomoy
Race Point
Cape
Peaked Hill Bar
Old Harbor
Chatham Station
Lewis J. Metcalf
East Auburn
Walter L. Bemis
Lewiston
William Comer
Dunbar
A. Tinkham
Boston
M. I. Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bernard M.wolf
Mass. Clothing Co
Corner
Hanover and
Portland Sts
Monson
Messrs. McKenney & Waterbury
Franklin St
Hf. White & CO
Boylston St
Itdea
What Is
Castoria
New
Ork City
Miah
Albert and
Lys
Lyps
Pierce Cere
Alberta
Stevens
Lawson
Aronson
Foster
Gil Julius
Pilkington
Bos Pilkington
Julius O
Monachon
George L
Proctor
Snina
George L. Mayberry
Waltham
MR. Whitney
H. Crine
Avon Street
Brocktom
Somerville
Massachusetts
Fitehburo
Samuel Anderson
Cit
Lawrence
J. H. Eaton
Rmecccnece
E. J. Plunkett
New Bedford
Ashley
D. C
Gloucester
N. W. French
Peecee
Quincy
W. W. Whiting
Garry Haverhill
C.H Bradley
Flanders
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!