Round About the World Brief News Notes
A global roundup notes Senator Shelby M. Cullom defending Illinois voters, Emperor William cancelling engagements for illness, Henry Stevens the cattle breeder dies, and Lord Decies marrying Vivien Gould. Tasks include a Haitian capture and execution, rail accidents in Texas, a Philly boxing bout, volcanic eruptions near Manila, and fires in Brooklyn. Also: Taft warns of reciprocity vote, labor strife, and aviation patrol plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Shelby M. Cullom
Vilnoia
Illinois
William
Germany
William ©. Corey
United States Steel Corporation
France
Corey Chateau
Charles M. Schwab
Henry Stevens
Maximilian
Quaretaro
San Francisco
San Luie Potosi
Mexico
George H. Kahmann
Kansas City
Kahmann
New York City
Frederick Krelamann
St. Louis
Seattle
Montreuil Guillaume
Nord Alexia
Port Au, Prince
Cape Hatien
John Whitelaw
Grand Trunk
Paris
Ont
Reciprocity Debate Frames Capitol Battle Over Canada Accord
The piece surveys the Canada reciprocity controversy with President Taft pushing for consumer rights against producers in a Senate fight. It notes voices from West Virginia Senator Davis Elkins and Florida hopeful N. F Bryan, plus a consular service reform bill likely to pass. It also touches on Meade statue prospects and a jibe at newspaper reporters shaping Washington opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Clinton
Westington
Uncle & Sam
Matt Carriers
Tafts
Canada
Interanta
Senate
Davis Elkins
West
Virginia
Stephen B. Hikins
Henry Gasseway Davis
Davis
el- Kkin
N. F Bryan
United States
Florida
Bryan
Wiliam Bryan
Knox
Civil Service
Root
Roosevelt
Taft
State Department
Washington
New York
A&a
Toft
Congress
John DB. Wilkie
United States Secret Service
Chicago
Frank A.vanderlip
Ndw
National City Bank of
New-York City
The
Treasury
Gage
Wilkin
George B. Meads
Warner
Missouri
Committee On Library
George B. Meade
Gattysburg
Stolen Bodies Haunt Erie Mausoleum Mystery
In Erie Pennsylvania vandals shattered the mausoleum of Williams L Scott a former congressman and coal and railroad magnate. Mrs Anna M McCollom sister of Scotts wife vanished from the tomb as police admit her body was removed while Scott's remains may also have been moved an investigation hampered by the family and a rumored sensational motive remains undeclared the case perplexes authorities and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Williams L. Scott
Grover Cleveland
Eoon
Anna’ M. McCollom
Mr. Scott
McCollum
Scott Uwkewige
French Bean Coffee Ad and Willie’s Lord’s Advertisement
An odd collage of seed catalog phrases and a short tale appears. It includes a French bean coffee pitch with health claims, a Seed Co. ad from 1828, and a brief story about Willie seeking the Lord’s advertisement Mary has in her room, showing a mix of catalog text and a child's bazaar anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wille
Mary
Willie
Three Die in Car Plunge on Sheboygan River Bridge
In Sheboygan Wisconsin a speeding trolley car on the Eighth street bridge plunged into the river after the open draw. Three women Miss Anna Mather Miss Tannie Van Ouwekerk and Miss Olga Willimite perished while motorman George Thlene and conductor Frank Weber plus two other passengers escaped. The crash likely resulted from a stumble by Paul O Etzold as he fled the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheboygan
Wis
Eighth Street
Anna Mather
Sheboygan Falls
Tannie van Ouwekerk
Olga Willimite
George Thlene
Frank Weber
Paul 0. Etzold
Milwaukee
Etzold
House votes to reapportion seats after 1912
Washington report notes the house passed the census reapportionment bill fixing membership at 433 after March 3, 1912. The substitute adds Illinois two seats and lists the state by state allocation with Democrats aided by a few Republicans who resisted binding caucus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House of Representatives
Llinois
House
Arizona
Alabama
California
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Michigan
Minnesota
Montana
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Texas to Have Daylight Saloons In Austin Battle
The daylight saloon bill passed the Senate and goes to Governor Colquitt who intends a veto. The measure limits opening to 6 p m and closing by 7 p m. No other details are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Austin
Tex
Senate
Goss
Colquitt
Noted Tenor Adolph Brung Dies in Scott County Farm
Davenport Iowa report states Adolph Brung, a renowned German tenor from the mid century, died at the Scott County poor farm on Thursday. The obituary notes his brilliant career and later decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Adolph Brung
Scott County
The Cannibal King Scorched by Lunch Debate Sketch
The Cannibal King and Cook clashed over a meal story in a brisk sketch. The Cook claims the cyclist was burnt while the Cannibal King mocks the taste as the lunch remark scorches the scene.
Also Mentioned on This Page
General News
Frank Bernard
Fulton Street
Brooklyn
N. Y
Crane and
Carter
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad
Smithville
Brown
Wolgast
American Athletic Club
Philadelphia
Michigan Jad
Gonzales
Picachio Canyon
Campo
Genenies
London
Duke of Connaught
Karl Grey
Reunion
Sevina
Father Gebhard
Ponape Island
Carolinas
Standard Oil Company
Point Richmond
Cal
F. Bischoff Cocoa’ and Chocolate Company
Ashland Place
Pekin
Peoria
Eureka
Bloomington
Bartonville
Rasisrance
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
United States Senate
Plats Powder Company
Ishpeming
Mich
Wilburn
Carpentersville
Ill
Howard Mann
Adam Oberst
Carpenters
Elgin
Rio Grande River
War Department
Frank Slosson
Kenosha
John P. White
United Mine Workers
Oskaloosa
Herman Cary Bumpus
University of Wisconsin
Order of the Crown
Roumania
Sani-Ed-Dowleh
Teheran
Persia
Old Guard
Cornell
National Grange
Congréss
California Assembly
Hitchcock
Payne
Waya and Means Committee
Petersburg
Semata
Mike
Iitcaht
Department of State
Army of the Potomac
Meade
Gettysburg
Grant
Richmond
Las
Lee
Capitol City
George B. McClellan
McClellan
Connecticut Avenue Hil
William L. Scott
Anna
M. M.collom
Manm
John A. Salzereed Co
Manyos
Acre
Batahats
John Kennety
Benceioaza
Oana
Oushels Bora Meres
Ehren Albertsfeldsin
Alerte
Chew HN
Manito
Ne Wores
Rueo
Ottawa
Morehanisl
Ingore
Blair
Pen Iaet
Bunduon
Guaranty Coy
Pensacola
Morida
Pensacola Realty CO
Fla
Alberta
Aainway Co
Anizetion Dept
Adams #t
Chieagg
Paul
Indiana
BpRaeasr
Tata Vn
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!