Loss of Formidable Shocks War Front News
The British battleship Formidable was destroyed in the English Channel, likely by a submarine or mine, with about 600 sailors lost. Reports say British and German forces clash along Flanders France fronts as stalemate persists. Finnland loses a second line battleship, and Poincare hopes war will end soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
English Channel
Admiralty
Belgian
Zeebrugee
Flanders
France
Bethune
St. Georges
Argonne
Poland
Fineland
Formidable
Court Without Attorneys Planned for Chicago
A new branch of the Municipal Court will open late in January offering a court without lawyers. Chief Justice Harry Olpon says the aim is to simplify cases and reduce legal costs. Plaintiffs and defendants must represent themselves, eliminating technicalities to speed justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Municipal Court
Harry Olpon
Todas
Jos
Pew
Oleen
Fort Russell Troops Readiness for Return to Post
Troops E and H of the Twelfth United States Cavalry, stationed in Fremont County Colorado after leaving Cheyenne April 28, are ordered to be ready to move back to Fort Russell. War department orders to move are expected. two other troops in the squadron may also be ordered to return. Cavalry units will pass Cheyenne at noon today en route to Port Meade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Fort Hussell
Twelfth
United States Cavalry
Cheyenne
Fremont County
Colo
Canon City
War Department
Fort Russell
Twelfth Cavalry
Colorado & Southern
Port Meade
Supreme Court Dismisses Bar Disciplinary Action
New Mexico Supreme Court ruled the legal profession lacks a binding code of ethics and dismissed disbarment proceedings against Attorney A B D Renehan, stating lawyers are responsible for their own conduct unless they violate law or publicly disgrace the profession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa PR
N. M
Supreme Court
A. BD. Renehan
Norton Wins Decision Over McMahon in Ten Round Heavyweight Bout
Al Norton of Los Angeles defeated Tom McMahon of Pittsburg in a ten round heavyweight boxing match in Kansas City. Norton took control in the early rounds and held the lead before McMahon rallied late to even the score briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
al Norton
Los Angeles
Tom McMahon
Pittsburg
Norton
McMahon
Passy Cline Defeats Marsh in 12 Rounds at 122 Lbs
Columbus report shows Passy Cline of New York outpointing K. O. Marsh of Ciovmond in twelve rounds at a 122 pound bout indicating Cline's victory in a New York style boxing match today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Passy Cline
New York
K. O. Marsh
Ciovmond
Inaugural Ceremonies Ready With Full Parade Plan
Stage set for Kendrick inauguration with committee appointments for all day events. Parade forms at Twenty fires and Holmen streets at noon, marching to the Capitol. Speakers include Bishop Thiwas Mayor Lafontaine Governor Carey and Justice Potter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendrick
Elores
Manson
Holmen
Thme
Capitol
Fort Ruel
Ellaseume
RB. N. Lafontaine
Carey
C. N. Potter
State Supreme Court
Mendrick
A. W. Barber
K. W. Stone
Thomas Hunter
J. M. Martin
Charles D. Carey
George M. Sils
Election probe looms as grand jury reconvenes in Indiana
Indianapolis fears broadening probe into Terre Haute election fraud as federal grand jury reconvenes Monday. Report suggests no new evidence against 114 indicted men, but officials and politicians anticipate possible expansion to a wider tri city case involving Terre Haute Evanville and Indianapolis. In Terre Haute the so called house of a thousand crimes closed with a night meeting in Mayor Donn Roberts office attended by indicted men. About $320000 in bonds are tied to the Terre Haute elections case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Federal
Terre Haute
Evanaville
Donn Roberts
Indictment Charges Slavery Case Against Colonel Alexander
Chicago December 31 Federal court returned an indictment charging Colonel Charles Alexander a Providence Rhode Island steel magnate with violation of the Mann Act and alleging attempted bribery involving Miss Jessie Elizabeth Pope of Los Angeles in connection with alleged transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Alexander
Chicago
Charles Alexander
Providence
K. I
Jessie Elizabeth
Los Angeles
Border peace hanging fire at border talks
Waco January 1. Mexican border peace remains unresolved as Governor Maylorena and Villaista leaders fail to agree with both Villa and Garranza on terms. Brig. Gen. Scott says the solution is not hopeless. The plan calls for Maytéfena to withdraw from the Naco blockade and for Hill and his Carranen forces to move to Agua Prieta with neutrality in Sonora border towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Maylorena
Villa
Garranza
Scott
Maytéfena
Naco
Hill
Agua Prieta
Sonora
Miner Shot in Factional Mine Clash Near Aguilar
A coal miner named Ortis was seriously wounded and another miner slightly hurt in a factional quarrel at the Royal mine bunk house near Aguilar. An air raid on the house preceded Ortis being shot in bed during the early morning incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinidad
Sale Ortis
Royal Mine
Aguilar
Ortix
Poor Boys Drowned While Out Skating in Oswego
Four boys aged 19 to 16 drowned while skating on the Neosho river near Oswego Kansas. Victims Harold Builth Burt Chapman Lewis Chapmen and Baker Steele belonged to prominent Oswego families. Local authorities investigated the accident as a tragic incident on the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osweeo
Kan
Neosho River
Harold Builth
Burt Chapman
Lewis Chapmen
Beker Steele
Oswego
Vietins
Immigration debate to frame senate actions
United States congress prepares to tackle immigration limits and related amendments. The pending bill faces scrutiny in the senate with the proffered antipleage and agency test proposals under discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Park Mount
Senate
Death of W A Goripps publisher kin in Pasadena
W A Goripps, brother of the Sewspaper publisher and founder of the Berta Home for 4ge4, died yesterday in Pasadena at age 76 after a long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Cal
W. A Goripps
Sewepaper
Berta
Yaterday
Shooting Blots Two Windows At Carey Avenue Boarding House
A rifle bullet pierced two windows at the boarding house kept by Mrs. Rose Riley at 2204 Carey Avenue during New Year celebrations. The bullet passed through the front window above the bed of Mr. and Mrs. Howe and out a side window. No injuries reported, only a scare for the room occupants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Riley
Carey Avenue
England Sees No Irritation Over U S Note
London reports that the American note to Britain on interference with shipping caused no irritation once the full text is seen. The Times editorial praises the note for politeness and firmness, notes the self preservation principle in international law, and argues British policy may exceed necessity in detaining neutral ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
the Times
The
Times
Capes
Regional boxing tale and weather note mix from Rochester
In Rochester Tony Kore from Newcastle Pa fought Jim Fiyao a Pueblo fireman in a one round bout. Jay Lee forecast for Wyoming beat a possible contender as weather notes mention southeast portions and Sunday forecast updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Jas
Tony Kore
Newcasstle
Jim Fiyao
Pueblo
Washington
Jay Lee
Wyomings
Auowe Baiurdad
Presidents New Year Greetings From World Leaders
President Wilson opened the year by pushing a midnight electric button at the San Diego exhibition and spent New Year's Day at the White House receiving greetings from many callers. Messages came from King Albert of Belgium, King George of Britain, King Gustaf of Sweden, King Maakon of Norway, and German Ambassador Count Bernstorff, all expressing good wishes for the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Preadent Wilson
San Diego
Cal
Pacific
White House
Daniele and
Bryan
North Carolina
Americas
Albert
Belgium
George
Great Britain
United States of America
Gustaf
Sweden
Maakon
Norway
Count Bernstorff
United States
Ten Die as UK Train Crash Hits Express and Local
London Jan. 1 Ten persons were killed and 20 seriously injured when a London bound express crashed into a standing local train on the Great Eastern line at Hiford. The rear car was crushed trapping commuters bound for business in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Eastern Railway
Hiford
Girl killed in Chicago New Year celebration
Chicago reported a fatal shooting during New Year celebrations as a 10 year old girl died and two other children were injured by revolver bullets. Police had banned some celebratory behavior yet revelry persisted past 4 AM as crowds filled the streets and decor from the night remained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Qutadia
Chemist Sought to Aid State Mineral Examinations
State Geologist J. W. Trimboll urges appointing a chemist at the state university to examine minerals sent to the office for commercial value. He cites a possible 2,000,000 ton leuche deposit in Sweetwater County with about 11 percent potash and notes prior German potash reliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Trimboll
wyassiatun Chem/st
State University
Leuche
Rweetwater
Germany
Boxing draw caps six rounds for Ahearn and Dillon
Philadelphia report shows a six round draw between Young Ahearn of Stookin and Jack Dillon of Indianapolis with Ahearn conceding Dillon eight pounds. The action ends with honors even as score details remain unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Young Ahearn
Stookiyn
Jack Dillon
Indianapolis
Ahearn
Billon
VAPER Is SMALL Reduced Observance After New Year Holiday
The article notes a reduced observance of a holiday by employees due to a cut from eight to four wakes. Employers permit only partial recognition of the day, reflecting economic or policy changes affecting staff routines.
Sober tone dominates at capita
Washington observers describe New Year proceedings as official discussions and study of the American note to Great Britain protesting interference with U S commerce The note’s publication engrosses officials diplomats and private citizens and triggers widespread activity in capitals and legations as wires buzz with reports of the note to governments The state department will publish a list of long vessels detained and searched by British warships, likely about two score ships
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gayety
Great Britain
United States
State Department
Paok
Pubic
Thin Hst
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Italy
Burden of Care Shifts to Public Funds Says TB Study
New York Jan 1 The burden of institutional care for consumptives is shifting from private to public funds. The National Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis reports in its annual statement that in 2000 over 21.5 million dollars was spent in the campaign against tuberculosis with 66.8 percent from public sources, up from 52 percent in 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Association For the Prevention of
Ecampalen Agalivel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Patis
Waa
Poincare
Dplomatic Corps
Palace of Elysee
Fort. Russell
M'Mahon
Cline
Immigration
Hillel UF
Scpe
England
U.S
Cleveland
Otto
Womvn
George Hugh Hiroey
Euclid Avene
Tipperary
Lang Brae
Uncle Sam
Cheyenne Daily
Sunday Leader
LEA Pum Peng Company
Hheyenne, Wy
Pheast Bud Pomtoffing
Papeotiber
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!