Town Meeting Debates Park Plan Near Ingalls Swamp
Winthrop observers recount a stormy Nov 13 town meeting over turning 150 acres of Ingalls estate swamp into a public park. Heated exchanges, questions of privilege, and opposition from J Sheldon Cartwright and others ended with the project defeated and adjournment for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop
Ingalls
J. Sheldon Cartwright
George WT. Sleeper
Dwight Hall
Mr. Morse
Nickerson
Howard
Mark Twain's Wife Now Has a Chance of Recovery
In New York on November 13, the famed humorist Samuel L. Clemens sits beside his ailing wife at Riverdale. Doctors say recovery is possible with rest and quiet after nervous prostration tied to her Maine coast illness. Mark Twain remains at her side, turning to work on new writing and guiding his two daughters through the hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Samuel L. Clemens
Mark Twain
Mrs Clemens
Clemens
York Harbor
Maine
Riverdale-on-the-Hudson
Riverdale
Lee Arthur
Mr. Clemens
Temperature Yesterday at Thompson Spa
Temperatures recorded at Thompson Spa 219 Washington Street show hourly readings from 3 A.M. to midnight with a daily average of 38.16. A year ago yesterday the average was 35.13. Strong variability noted with early morning readings near 40 and evening lows around 30s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Spa
Washington Street
Oey Mieneckels
Ob.mnischevens
Gompers Warns Labor of Grave Peril Ahead
New Orleans Nov. 13 Samuel Gompers warned at the AFL opening about grave peril to labor from conflicting jurisdiction claims among unions. He urged calm, moderation and arbitration only after conciliation fails, and warned that fratricidal labor struggles could erupt if claims continue to expand. He praised Mitchell, noted large turnout, and outlined union growth, finances, and key legislative battles ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor Today
Trade and Labor Assemblies
Gompers
Mitchell
America
Great Britain
Canada
Order
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Kidd
Europe
Organized Labor
American Federation of Labor
Swamp Root Kidney Cure Boasts Local Endorsement
A letter to the Akron Democrat extols Swamp Root as a cure for kidney trouble and rheumatic pain. J F Moore of Summit County credits three bottles with dramatic weight gain and recovery, urges readers to try the remedy, and notes free sample offers and a national mail promotion from Dr Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron, Ohio
Democrat
J. F. Moore
Board of County Commissioners, Summit Co
John F. Moore
Fairlawn
Copely
Summit County
Board of Education
the Democrat
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Boston Daily Post
Dr. Kilmer
Toledo Mayor Samuel M Jones Addresses Delegates
The report of the executive committee was read by Vice-President Duncan, pleasing delegates with a brief speech by Mayor Samuel M Jones of Toledo. After the committee report, an adjournment was taken until tomorrow and the evening devoted to organizing various committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel M. Jones
Toledo, C
Duncan
Massachusetts Affair: State Dept Says Mascagni Incident Is Private
Washington reports the Mascagni dispute is a private matter between two Italians. A high official says the U S government cannot interfere and would refer any Italian ambassador representations to Governor Crane, as the case lies entirely within Massachusetts jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Mascagni
Department
United States
Crane
Massachusetts
Somerville Aldermen Approve Subway Right of Way Plan
Somerville Aldermen authorized the Mayor and city solicitor to petition county commissioners for a right of way under the Boston and Maine railroad tracks to build a subway on Thorndike Street. They also ordained fines for callmen who fail to respond to fire alarms into a pension fund for disabled firefighters. Alderman Wood’s order to appoint a citizens committee to compile an official Somerville history was adopted with $100 allotted for expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
Boston & Maine Railroad
Thorndike Street
Wood
Also Mentioned on This Page
NEW Publications
Britannica
Encyclopaedia Britannica
The
American Newspaper Association
Devonshire Street
Boston
Mass
Boston Post Bureau
Boston Post
Frank J. Cook
Lynna Abbott, D. D
Encyclopedia Britannica
Prof
David Swing
Fiji Islands
Clema Bates
Cincinnati
Federation of Labor
Pyeee Central Labor Unions
American Federation of Labor Direct
House of Representatives
Senate Judiciary Committee
Congress
House
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Philippine Islands
Legisla
Ture
Kentucky
Morrison
Frank Morrison
Defence Fund
National
John B. Lennon
Lemon
Moore
Aaty
Coatmealompany
Jenkintown
Ernest Zuberano
John Wanamakes
Aihe
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!