Government Will Keep Hands Off Viaduct Fracas
Washington confirms Secretary Dickinson declined Cincinnati groups bid to annul 1904 L and N viaduct permit. He says the War Department will limit scrutiny to navigation impact and may revoke any license outside harbor lines if needed. Local groups plan injunction to halt construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dickinson
Cincinnati
R. H West
Receivers and Shippers’ Association
Secretary of War
Municipality of
Fourth’s Roll of Dead Is Increased by Twelve
Twelve more deaths, due to tetanus from the Fourth of July celebration, were reported yesterday across the country, bringing total deaths from Independence Day observances to 114. Among victims was Prof. W. H. Pitkin, head instructor of the Albion College commercial department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
W. H. Pitkin
Commercial de
Albion
Mich) College
Ture
Governor Johnson Improves, Soon Back at Work
ST PAUL Minn July 14 Governor John A Johnson confined to his apartments at the Aberdeen hotel after stomach trouble was reported much better this morning and it is expected he will be able to attend to his official business in a day or two
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
The
State
Ella Gingles
Agnes “Miiay Barrette
Wellington Hotel
B. J. Short
Miss Bar- Wette
Mr. Short
P. H. O'Donnell
Miss Barrette
Gingies
Canada
Hilla Gingles
Miss Gingles
Miss Wilson
ST. Paul, Minn
John A. Johnson
Aberdeen Hotel
Will on Yale diploma by oldest living Yale grad Chester Dutton
Chester Dutton of Concordia Kansas who died July 1 19 was the oldest living Yale graduate. His 1894 will is written on the reverse side of his 1841 Yale diploma. He urged his family to value the parchment as he did, with signatures of President Jeremiah Day and secretary EB Goodrich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Chester Dutton
Concordia
Kan
Yale
Yales
Dutton
Jeremias Day
EB. Goodrich
Evelyn Thaw Testimony Triggered in Thaw Sanity Case
White Plains July 14 Evelyn Thaw did not resume testimony as the state sought to admit a disputed asylum conversation with Harry K Thaw. Attendants testified Thaw appeared sane, while Evelyn’s stance remains unclear. She travels to New York after leaving White Plains, with payment details disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Gingles
Ireland
D. F. Thornton
Belle- Ville
Ont
Trene Barlow
Frances Williard Hospital
Ella Gingles
Ody
White Plains
Evelyn Thaw
Harry K. Thaw
Matteawan
Thaw
Harry
New York
New Sandusky Home for Veterans Welcomes New Commandant
Commandant William R. Burnett, former Springfield mayor, arrived to lead the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors' Home in Sandusky. He will assume duties Friday after visiting inmates today and vows no politics at the home following the resignation of W. R. Cline amid inmate charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Sandusky
William R. Burnett
Springfield
Ohio Soldiers and Sailors
Burnett
W. R. Cline
CAH Inspection Protest Over Hay Shipment Delays
Cincinnati hay dealers protest railroad inspection rules that delay shipments and incur demurrage. The old system allowed Chamber of Commerce inspectors to examine hay cars, while after Jan 1 only designated inspections occurred delaying ownership transfer and incurring charges. The issue centers on rule changes and potential reinstatement of prior access as negotiations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Chamber of Commerce Inspection Bureau
O. G. Fetter
Chamber of Commerce
Consignee
el Hay
Interstate Commerce Comminister
Widow in Cell as Doctor in Love Tragedy Unfolds
WATSEKA IL July 14. A letter from Mrs Miller to Sheriff Heikes arrives at the jail where Dr Miller prisoner awaiting trial for the Sayler murder. The note promises a reply and hints at romance amid the tragedy that wrecked two homes. Funeral rites draw large crowds and Sheriff bars audience to avoid mob violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watseka
Ill
Tsi
L “Miller
Aes
Inguler
Charleston to Cut City Services in Budget Crisis
Charleston West Virginia in mid July reports the city board of affairs will issue orders to cut lights and reduce services. The plan halves the fire and health departments and drops police staffing to five day and five night men to close a $70 000 deficit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
City Board of Affairs
New Orleans Banker Faces Forgery Charge
Wyatt H. Ingram Jr trust officer of Hibernia Bank and Trust Co of New Orleans was arrested at his home 1840 State Street shortly before 6 pm on charge of defrauding and forging. He is alleged to be from $25 000 to $100 000 short in his accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Wyatt H. Ingram,Jr
Hibernia Bank ‘and Trust Company of
State Street
Tragedy in Altoona: Husband shoots wife and himself shot
Frank E. Mc Millen, 31, killed his wife, 2, with a volley at their Greenwood home in Altoona after suspecting infidelity. McDowell, alleged lover, escaped unharmed as the husband fired through a window and later shot at him. McMillen was arrested after hiding at his sister’s home. McDowell later arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Frank E. McMillen
Greenwood
William McDowell
McDowell
McMillen
Mceathr
McMil
Strike Riot Hurts and Kills in McKees Rocks Plant
Pittsburg July 14 six workers wounded two fatally and fifteen seriously injured as bricks iron slag and clubs fly during a surprise strike at the Pressed Steel Car plant in McKees Rocks. The strike centers on a wage pool system with workers claiming pay cuts for the same hours while company officials cite higher wages and offer to publicize their books. State police and deputies arrive to maintain order as the riot continues through the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Pressed Steel Car Company
McKees Rocks
State Constabulary
Defamers of Women Are Menaced by State Law
The Georgia senate passed a bill making it a criminal offense to utter false or defamatory remarks about a woman. Previously the defamed woman had only civil remedies, and the measure sparked long debate as some senators warned it could curb free speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia Senate
Straub Seeks renomination as Democratic mayor candidate
Hamilton Ohio July 14 The mayor began circulating a petition for renomination and is practically certain to be the Democratic nominee for mayor in the fall election. It is unlikely he will face opposition for the nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Hamilton
Straub
Columbus Temple Wins Prize at Khorassan Drill
In Asheville North Carolina on July 14 Baku Temple 28 of Columbus Ohio won the $500 top prize in the dramatic order Knights of Khorassan drills. Kibla Temple 123 Atlanta earned $300 and El Kedan Temple 126 Chattanooga took $200. Captain A L Frey of Columbus won the best captain award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
N. C
Dramatic Order
Knights of Khorassan
Baku Temple
Columbus
Kibla Temple
Atlanta
el Kedan Temple
Chattanooga
A. L. Frey
Contest Winners Safe In Glasgow
The Ionian of the Allan Line arrived in port at 20 o clock after a three day delay caused by dense fog. Forty young women from Ohio Indiana and Kentucky traveled with the ship to tour Great Britain and the continent wearing am American flag talismans bearing Cincinnati Commercial Tribune. They departed Glasgow for a Highland coaching trip in good spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Glasgow
Scotland
Ionian
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Great Britain
Cincinnati
Highlands
Royalists Ready to Quit Fighting In Tehran
In Teheran on July 14, royalist forces signaled willingness to accept nationalist supremacy. A Russian legation secretary presented surrender terms to the Mejliss, seeking safety guarantees and service under a future Persian government for Cossacks who lay down arms. The shah reportedly refuses terms as Nationalists may attack the sultan’s palace this night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teheran
Persia
Legation
Mejliss
Liakhoff
Sipahadar
Sardarasad
Shah
Sultan
Bullitt To Lead Philadelphia Reform Campaign
William C. Bullitt, a 53 year old native Philadelphian and son of John C. Bullitt, is chosen to lead the reform campaign in Philadelphia for the November election. He is connected with the city’s bar and has long been active in local politics and civic affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Philadelphia
William C. Bullitt
Tly v
Muluerdliguer
Mabeeauently
Taft Indicates Tariff Bill Near Ready Next Week
Washington July discussion centered on maximum and minimum tariff provisions and a new customs court. House and senate conferees reached tentative agreement to substitute a house feature with the court plan, while debates on duty changes, drawback, and export timing continued amid pressure from Taft and various interest groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Oelock
House
Ways and Means Committee
Senate Finance Committee
Taft
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gingles
L. & N. Viaduct
Washington Bureau
Aiready
Gov. Johnson
Evelyn
Veterans
W. R. Burnett
Illinois
CAH
Cllez
Dr. Miller
Veilance Committee
Goa
Crescent City
Sayler
Margaret Jenkins
Jenkins
Knights of
Party of Ohio
Will
Reformers
House Bers
Congress
Oeneral
Senate Committee On Finance
la Follette
Bar of Statistics
Department of ¢Merce and Labor
Gress
Payne-Aldrich
Lalette
Bureau
Fisher’s Hill
Virginia
Knute Nelson
Minnesota
Bhis
Georgia Richardson
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!