Chronology of Historic Events From 1248 to 190
A compiled list of notable historical dates and events spanning 1248 through early 1900s. Entries include coronations, battles, explorations, treaties, and notable occurrences such as Cologne cathedral construction begun, Louis XI crowned at Rheims, peace Sweden Denmark, Dryden Poet Laureate, Ulehring east cape discovery, Fort Oswego captured, Liberty Tree Boston, Maryland constitution, Musgrove Mills clash, Bonaparte power, first Georgia Tennessee road, Copenhagen siege, Dissenters Marriage Act, Wilkes expedition, Santa Fe peace, Prince of Wales Quebec arrival, and other global incidents including ship collisions and seismic events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cologne
Louis XI
France
Rheims
Sweden
Denmark
John Dryden
England
Uehring
East Cape
Oswego
Lontine
America
Boston
Maryland
Battle of Musgrove Mills
Bonaparte
Georgia
Tennessee
Copenhagen
Wilkes
Kearney
Santa Fe
Mexico
Prince of Wales
King Edward VII
Quebec
Shero Ali
Marquis de Caux
Thingvalla
Geiser
Sable Esland
Martinique
Vladivostok
Rail dispatch trials adopt telephone control on Lackawanna
The Lackawanna system approves train dispatch by telephone after a trial week. Wisconsin Central line from Ladysmith to Superior nears the Northern Pacific crossing in Superior. Rail executives protest idle freight cars while Kansas grain dealers complain of scarce box cars. Judge Kohlsaat in Chicago bars Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville railway from Munsey's Magazine advertising transport under Hepburn law. Helena government suit targets Northern Pacific Railway and coal interests over misrepresented lands with coal mines controlled by rail subsidiaries. Accident Bulletin shows rail accident deaths lower for Q1 1908, 12 percent of passengers and employees killed, 728 total deaths, 15 441 casualties, smallest since 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna
Ladysmith
Superior
Northern Pacific
Kansas
Chicago
Kohlsaat
Notlzy Chafin of Nomination for Prohibition President
Eugene W. Chafin, Prohibition candidate for U S President, was formally notified at a Chicago reception that he is the party choice. Speakers praised prohibition votes while noting indifference from the two major parties the keynote address promised a future letter of acceptance detailing the Prohibition platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene W. Chafin
United States
Ife
Mustc Wall
Fine Arts Building
Chicago
Charles Scanlon
Columbus
Pittsburg
Samiel Dickle
Albion
Clinton N. Howard
Rochester
A. A. Stevens
Tyrone
Alg
Wolfenberger
Lincoln
Neb
Welty
Mc-Whirter
Indianapolis
Bryan
Cincinnati
Taft
Ood
Bin
Washington
Chafin
Evans W ars No More Admiral Evans Retires at 62
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans of the United States Navy reaches the age list at 62 after nearly five decades of service. Admirers flood Lake Mohonk New York for his birthday as Dr Andrew Draper presents a loving cup. President Roosevelt sends a letter of esteem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robley D. Evans
United States Navy
Tis
Renr
Lake Mohonk
N. Y
Andrew 8. Draper
State of
New York
Admiral Evans
Mwaun
Roosevelt
German Protos First to Paris in New York to Paris Race
The German Protos completed the 11,000 mile road route in 130 days becoming the first to Paris. The American Thomas car arrived two days later but was declared the winner due to rail transport allowances granting time for the rival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auto Protos
Paris
Thomas Cat
Saint Pierre turmoil deepens as Constable pursuit resumes
In Saint Pierre Breen plans to leave ship life behind while his rival the Panther risks arrest. Sorenia awaits a return after Breen vows to come back. Lara Stansbury confronts growing doubts as Constable’s fate and the Madame de Stuel rumor swirl, and Father Damien helps refugees flee toward Fort de France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nemesis
Sorenia
Saint Lierre
Muany
Sonoria
Breen
Saint Vierre
Helen
Pere Habenut
Martinique
Mon- Rieur
Pere Rabeaut
Saint Pierre
France
Monsieur
Josephine
Nicholas Stembridge
Nick
Death
Peter
Nick Stembridge
Constable
Madame
Pelee
Streen
Mr. Wall
Vanele Joey
Wally
Broast
Lelee
Miss Stansbury
Lara
Iker
Carringe
Tever Constable
Treen
Enele
Joey Demind
al Hance
Father Jaaimien
Sainte Tierre
Fort de France
Tie
Prince
Lane
Fistian
Weratkly
Father Damien
Morne Rouge
Craters
Damien
Stansbury
Fort de Irance
Talia
Mrs. Stansbury
Madame de Stuel
de Stael
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