Suffragettes Clash With Police In London Protests
In London on February 18 suffragettes battled police creating disorder in Downing Street and near Parliament. Twenty four arrested for disturbance. eight jailed for two weeks to a month. sixteen released on recognizance. Carries at Caxton Hall included Carrie Nation and Muriel Mathers who vowed further arrests until demands are met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Eng
Asquith
Downing Street
Caxton Hall
Carrie Nation
Despard
Muriel Mathers
Miss Mathers
Women protest access to premier building arrest follows
A contingent led by Mrs Despard tried to enter the premier while police blocked the way. The women refused to move and were placed under arrest along with 16 others remanded earlier at Bow Street. Among the arrestees was Joseph Clayton editor of the New Age and member of the Women's Freedom League.
Senate row over laziness charges and rail mail tax bill
The Senate debated accusations of absenteeism and misstatements as Senator LaFollette challenged Senator Pennsylvanias critique. The discussion touched on committee attendance, and the bill's readjustment of annual mail transportation costs for railroads, with estimates of added payments debated by lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Penrose
LaFollette
Armory Run Entries Close Tonight for 10 Mile Race
The Armory Athletic Association flags a 10 mile cross country handicap, set for Tuesday morning, as entry lists close tonight. Over 50 runners have entered, including top local amateurs. handicaps will be posted after A A U official McGrath ranks entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory Athletic Association
New England
Er. E. Walsh
Tremont Street
Rank McGrath
Doctor Reaches Deathbed After 64Hour Rail Trek
Dr H Nelson Jackson completed a hospital to Burlington journey that began in El Paso Texas and covered over 2500 miles on rails in 64 hours. A Chicago to Burlington leg in 21 hours set a travel record while a special train for the Chicago run cost $3600. The fastest segment was Chicago to Cleveland at 2 hours 39 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
United States
el Paso
Tex
H. Nelson Jackson
Chicago
Jackson
Cleveland
Doctor's Ill Wife Forces Swift Journey Across Country
Dr. Jackson, travelling from Mexico to Chicago, learned of his wife’s acute illness in El Paso. He sought a special train but rode regular services, covering 1455 miles in about 43 hours. A waiting special train carried him to Chicago, then on to a final leg toward death. Mrs. Jackson is expected to live only a few hours per physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jackson
Ella Gingles Framed Up Assault in Wellington Hotel
Chicago police conclude the bath room scene where Ella Gingles was found unconscious, bound and gagged was a frame up. Chief O'Brien cites physician statements denying an attack and suggests she may have tied herself to the tub with help. Blood reportedly port wine and water. Gingles hospitalized in fair condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ella Gingles
Wellington Hotel
O'Brien
Marine Eye Remedy Promoted by Local Druggists
Compounded by experienced physicians the Marine Eye Remedy is advertised as compliant with Pure Food and Drugs Laws. The ad asserts broad appeal and urges customers to try Marine for eye relief, claiming satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munyon
Arch Street
Philadelphia
Advlee
Taft Becomes Master Mason in Cincinnati Ceremony
President-elect William H. Taft was admitted as a Master Mason in a 35 minute ceremony at Scottish Rite Cathedral Cincinnati. Fraternal leaders from 17 states attended with Kilwinning Lodge members Alfonso and Charles Taft among those present. Frank Hitchcock arrived from Chicago for talks with Taft on the Treasury post and left with no decision reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
William H. Taft
United States
Charles S. Hoskinson
Ohio
Mr. Taft
Kilwinning Lodge
Alfonso Taft
Charles P. Taft
Scottish Rite
Taft
Beau Brummels for Inaugural Ball Named
Washington lists the Beau Brummels chosen for the inaugural ball. Each state selects two Senators from New England, with the roster including Maine Colonel Frederick Hale of Portland, New Hampshire Colonel Rufus N. Elwell of Concord, Vermont Collins M. Graves of Bennington, Massachusetts Colonel George H. Doty, Rhode Island H. P. Cross of Providence, and Connecticut Louis R. Cheney of Hartford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Beau Brummels
New England
New
Concord
Vermont
Collins M. Graves
Bennington
Massachusetts
George H. Doty
Republican State Committee
Rhode Island
H. P. Cross
Providence
Connecticut
Louis R. Cheney
Hartford
Senate Blocks Plan to Unite Pension Agencies
Washington February 18 Senate reports show the pension appropriation bill with the sole change the removal of a plan to consolidate all pension agencies into one office. The bill totals 160 million 902 thousand dollars and notes a net yearly pension roll decrease of 15 684.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
Two Massachusetts bills sail through House shipwreck in sarcasm
Representative Greene proposed two pet bills in the House to require motor boats to carry a life preserver for each passenger and to regulate muffling of watercraft. The measures faced sharp skepticism and failed amid sarcasm and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Greene
Massachusetts
New Epoch in Tariff Making Declared by Convention
The National Tariff Commission convention in Indianapolis adjourned claiming a new epoch in tariff making. Delegates pledge to push for a permanent tariff commission and extend influence nationwide, especially to Washington. Chairman Van Cleave forms a permanent organization with H. E. Miles and John Herbert Jr. as key leaders. John Barrett and D. A. sooniye addressed the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
National Tariff Commission
Washington
van Cleave
H. E. Miles
Racine
Wis
John Herbert, Jr
Dayton, O
N. R. Towne
New York
J. W. van Cleave
John Barrett
International Bureau of Republics
D. A. Aooniye
Nations May Join in Work at International Conservation Conference
President Roosevelt addressed delegates at the White House on February 18 praising worldwide conservation cooperation. He urged a future conservation congress with all nations, stressing that international progress lifts all nations and that collaboration could lead to global legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Canada
Mexico
Bacon
House Passes Penal Bill in Congress
The House approved a bill to revise and codify the U S penal laws. A Senate version awaits conference to harmonize differences. An amendment repealing juror disqualification based on race was adopted, while an attempt to abolish capital punishment failed for lack of a quorum. The liquor shipment provision drew anticipated debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
United States
Senate
Committee On Conference
Bartlett
McCall
To Fight Roosevelt's Veto for U S Veteran
Washington Feb 18 An attempt will be made to override the President veto a bill to change War Department records for John H Layne of Company G Nineteenth United States Infantry to read discharged for injuries incurred in line of duty rather than discharged by favor The move aims to make Layne eligible for civil service positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
John H. Layne
Nineteenth Regiment
United States Infantry
Layne
British premier denies naval pact with Germany
In London on February 18, Prime Minister Asquith said there is no suggestion of a naval arms agreement with Germany that would require Britain to limit shipbuilding. He noted Germany’s program is fixed to its own needs. The Beresford retirement and a three year channel fleet command were discussed without a definite term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Charles Beresford
Channel
Germany
Great Britain
House of Commons
Asquith
Beresford
Channel Fleet
Reginald McKenna
Admiralty
Busy Day Farce Presented by Mt. Auburn Odd Fellows
The Mt. Auburn Lodge of Odd Fellows presents the one act farce Her Busy Day tonight at Odd Fellows Hall North Cambridge. Cast includes Mrs Frank W Hutchings Mr and Mrs John H Wood Mr and Mrs Herbert J Odell and others with Mr Guy Minchin directing. Dancing follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows’ Hall
North
Cambridge
Mt. Auburn
John H. Wood
Herbert J. Odell
Lillian Hedge
Kate Porcheron
William B. Maxim
Milton Maxim
Robert Lurney
Albert J. Hughes
Albert E. Fenery
Guy Minchin
Committee Irons Out Pay Row in House
The House sent the legislative appropriation bill to conference and empowered the committee to treat the salary provision as if in disagreement. This allows cutting the Secretary of State pay from 12000 to 8000. Republicans objected to Senate amendments creating an under secretary and fourth assistant secretary. Fortifications funds were debated as Hubbard and Hepburn assailed House rules, accusing the Speaker of tyranny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Knox
House of Representatives
Fitzgerald
Senate
House
Messrs. Hubbard
Hepburn
Iowa
Copyright life set at 298 years with 28 year renewal
House patents committee approved a general copy right bill. Representatives Washburn of Massachusetts and Carrier of New Hampshire led the winter work. The bill fixes copyright life at 298 years with a renewal period of 28 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Committee On Patents
Washiburn
Massachusetts
Carrier
New Hampshire
Austrian jurist nominated as umpire for Newfoundland fisheries
London Feb 18. Dr Heinrich Tammasch, renowned Austrian jurist and Vienna University professor, has been proposed as umpire for the arbitration court to handle Newfoundland fisheries questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Heinrich Tammasch
University of Vienna
Arbitration Court
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aji
Aim
Washington & Hanover
Sts
U. S
Rhodes
Att Bay
HSE
Lie
Wisconsin
LaFolette
Committee On Indian Affairs
Mr. Penrose
Armory Run
White House
INE
Chase & Sanborn
India
Ceylon
Kohinoor
Formosa
Orloff
Cambridge Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows
Lyrs
Aactchins
Lucy Wood
Maine
California
Huntley & Palmer’s
Invalid
Shir F. Perpina & Co
Hunter
O. V.O
Aquinas
Monroe Bartlts
S. Best
Floridas
the Ginter Co
Canal Elm and Union
St. Francis de Sales
Vernon Street
Sherwood Court
Worcester
Mass
South Station
M. Kinamian
Roxbury
Ann
Timothy Kinahan
Meehanig Street
St. Francis de Sales’ Church
McNally
Quincy
Michael
Mary McNally
Timothy J. Carey
Hancody Street
Quincey
St. John’s
Mumford
Si Roxbury
William
Celia
Margarette Mumford
Crosby's Funeral
Warren Street
St. Philip's Church
Harrison Avenue
Mary McCarthy
Dennis A. Scannell
Cambridge Street
Church of the Sacred Heart
Williams
Katherine
William Williams
Joseph Carroll
Worcester Place
St. Philip's
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!