Tar coat for clerk sparks Michigan mob justice in Charlotte
A mob tarred and feathered J Ward Copeland, day clerk of the village hotel, in Charlotte Michigan after a girl’s death linked to a local case. They demanded he leave town within 24 hours as prosecutors cited lack of evidence to arrest him. Crowds tore at his clothes, displayed shards of his garments, and a nearby citizen denounced him from the hotel steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hn Williams House
Charlotte
Mich
J. Ward Copelard
Hirage
Mabel Sturdevant
Gillett
Paul
Phoenix House
Dann
Copeland
Tar
Feather Hha
Ring- Jeadar
Enpeland
Cudahy Kidnapper Captured in Police Struggle
Police say Thomas Costello admitted involvement in the Cudahy kidnapping plot. Alias Thomas Mure hy, of Ompha, now in custody in South St. Joseph, Mo, after a desperate struggle with three officers. He allegedly boasted of ties to Pat Crowe while intoxicated at a saloon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Costello
Thomas
Costco
Thomas Murehy
Ompha
South St. Joseph, Mo
Costello
Pat Crowe
Cudahy
Fire devastates Grange Block theater in Olathe
A four story Grange Block building in Olathe Kansas burned during a play. The Grange hotel store and offices housed multiple businesses. The blaze caused extensive damage estimated at two hundred nine thousand dollars. No serious injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olathe
Kan
Grange Block
Muncipal Street
Gronuse Mera Auditorian
Grange Hotel
Lance General
Jonggie
Boy Admits A Bio Theft In Vancouver Case
Leonard Tella Lonard an 18 year old from New York confessed to stealing $10,000 from his employers Flockins and Sells using forged checks. He planned to marry Kathryn Miller and fled toward Buffalo with his young wife. Police expect sentencing next Friday as recovered funds are returned to the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Tella
Employera
Clarence Hough Lonard
Flockins & Sells
New York
Vancouver
Dudge Cowlig
Leonard
Leonant
Kathryn Miller
Kevin
Hey
Lhobowen
Buffalo
Hiabe
Fils
Killed in Cable Car Crash in Kansas City
One person died and nineteen were hurt as two cable cars collided near Union Depot in Kansas City. Miss Huunn Dyer was killed and nine teens injured. workers from uptown stores and residents from Argentine and Armourdale were among the injured. A fog and slippery tracks hindered visibility as a grip failed and cars sped toward Summit Street, with several escaping with minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Huunn Dyer
Eable
Uwelfth Street
Union
Argentine
Armourdae
Kansas
Kay
Summit Street
Jetath Oassenger
Severn
Texas Fails to Pay Salaries Amid Treasury Shortfall
A Texas treasury shortage leaves funds exhausted delaying current salaries for many employees. Deficiency is estimated above 1 million by the legislative session, as warrants await cashing and some workers face months without pay. Also reports include Chicago firemen injured, Isthmus war developments, St Cloud explosion, Colombian troop movements, a Wisconsin village fire, New York mob attacks, a Brooklyn killing, and Cuban Congress actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Newark Bank Theft Scandal Involving Hoover and Monks
Officials in Newark Ohio confront a large embezzlement and shortfall tied to Tion Monks and the People's Bank. Harry J. Hoover, once linked to Licking County and Newark institutions, is reported seriously ill at home amid accusations of books manipulation over a decade. Directors say they incurred losses totaling around forty two thousand dollars and arranged a rescue funded by bank insurance and personal payments to stabilize the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry J. Hoover
People's National
Newark
Lily
Hoover
Deane
People’s Bank
Boiler blast at Ohio college injures many students
An explosion ripped through Ohio UniversityAgricultural College in Colbie while workers fired a corn field boiler. Engineer Charles Popper was blown 50 feet, severely mangled. Assistant engineer Delgara died. Prof. Vernon Li, Davis suffered a severe hand injury. Others were hurt as debris and hot water showered the crowd amid a massive blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Collage
Agricultral College
Ohio University
Colbie
Charles Popper
Dolar Delgara
Anglyeer
Vernon Li
Davis
Jean
Navy Deficiency in Coal Depots Highlighted by Bradford
Rear Admiral Bradford urges expansion of coal depots as American naval facilities lag imports. He notes no progress in reducing depot numbers abroad over the year and compares U S and British depots. He cites 487,080 tons of coal purchased at 2,405,168 dollars and recommends creating a permanent advisory corps of five officers with assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
America
Th. B. Bradford
Navy
United States
Great Britains
Braidford
Secretary of the Navy
Bureau
Tragic double murder suicide in Washington home
Louis Mortfeldslot, a parolee from Rom Street Elizabeth's Hospital, killed his wife and then died by his own hand in their Washington home. Neighbors heard frantic pleas as the door remained locked. Mrs Morfield fought back, receiving a wound to the forehead while the landlady Mrs Worrell alerted others before police arrived. Multiple gunshots ended the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Louis Mortfaldslot
Honge
Rom Street
Elizabeth's Hospital
Montiel
Washington Asylum
Margaret Worrell
Stabbed Wife and Self-Destructive Acts in St Louis Case
A Chisago man blamed as William Oldfield attacked his wife at Seventh and St. Charles streets in St. Louis, stabbing her twice before she fired a pistol, wounding him, then he fled. The couple had been separated since September. she later died in hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chisago
William Oldfield
Chicago
Seventh
St. Charles
St. Louis
Tavice
January Crop Report Highlights Mixed Conditions Across Regions
The weather bureau notes October was generally favorable for farming, with dry soil delaying central Mississippi and Ohio valleys plowing and fall seeding. Abundant rains and high winds hit the mid Atlantic. heavy frosts and cold snaps affected the Gulf, Ohio Valley, and middle Rocky Mountain states. Cotton picking is nearing completion in many districts while germination and fall seeding face drought in portions of the central Gulf and Missouri Valley. Reports from Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas, and South Dakota detail variable outcomes in crops, fruit, and pasture conditions, with frost, drought, and favorable weather shaping yields and harvest progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Mississippi
Ohio
Coat Qult
Middle Atlantic
New Jersey
New York
Gule
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Sports and Athletic Notes From Early 20th Century Press
A collage of sports items references many figures and events. Bolback signed for next season at 4000 dollars a year with sixteen pitchers used by the St. Louis Nationals last season. Boston Americans salary list nears 56000. Corbett Jordan fight plans in San Francisco and December bout with Jeffries discussed. Harvard football valued player Letioyne cited. Penn vs Columbia upset at Polo Grounds 18 to 6 described as a pivotal result. Diminished trotting crown and record progress noted with Dion and Lou Dillon performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Nationals
Bolback
Washington
San Francisco
Young Corbett
San Franciso
Ben Jordan
Marty Letioyne
Trade Review Signals Modest Upturn in U S Industry
Dun and Co weekly review notes improved reopening prospects and wage trends, with copper disputes ranking high. Steel and textiles show mixed signals while cotton goods gain ground, and overall prosperity seems likely where agriculture dominates, despite unsettled finances and weaker rail demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rk. Dun & Co
New York
Wonsun
Chicago Cattle and Grain Prices in Regional Markets
A fragmented listing shows cattle hogs sheep and grain quotes across Chicago St Louis Milwaukee Detroit New York Buffalo Toledo and other markets. Highlights include Chicago cattle $8.00 to $5.25 hogs $4.50 to $6.15 sheep $2.25 to $3.25 wheat No 2 red 79 to 80.05 cents corn No 2 44 to 58 cents and butter eggs and hay prices, reflecting regional commodity trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Eoru
St. Louis
Catelo
Cluchat
Ste
Detroit
Milwaukee
Lorthern
Toledo
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
Elgin Echo
F W. Hughes
ELGIN
Cadahy Widadopper
Fepale
Pennsylvania Metroad
Vitteburg
William Skiles
Stewart Mt. Brett
Hien
Voledo
Glavance Doolittle
Farmers’ Trust
Kausyg Co-operative Grain Association
Farmers Trust
Burlington Road
George Round
Tivng
Rock Bridge
Atiebacum
Malta
Prayjie
Murcia
Spain
Somite Guelly
Lillian Robertson
Inn Ab Chenter
Puy
Emperor Wildlaut
Germany
Elkins le Dead
William J. Viking
Wik Wummer
Ashbourne
Philadelphia
Osteverene
Hauseon Park
Yar Wory
James Murphs
John Jehnno
Scenery HO
Boy
Trick Company No. 7
Wood and Kinzie
Chicngo
Trucl
Couwnander Hubbard
Nashville
Panama
Colots
St. Cloud Normal School
St Cloud
Mina
Keppel
Laad
Lathmus
Torres
Colon
Orinoco
Cartagena
Tovar
Tim
Coton
Republic
Gatun
Bohtio Soliado
Bibon
Ashland
Wis
Chicago Coal and Lumber Company
J. JH. Kreuger
New Yorke
Jeremiah Healy
Arthur Patterson
Williaim Black
William Wrater
Thomas Barrett
Brooklyn
Wrazer
Barrette
Parka Warne
Samuel J. Parks
Palma
United States Congress
Tion
Boileh
Bryans Beaton
New Haven
Conn
Clenaveland
Brobute Court
Wiliam J. Bryne
Philo S&s. Bennett
Philippines
Secretary of War
Ehder
Youssian
Envney Dil
Ocean
Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse
Krompring Wilhelm
Kaiser Wilhelm III
North German
Lloyd Company
Tlanburg- American Lige
Ocean Greyhounds
Bobb Clark Hoyt
Boxenan
Mont
Ranel
Niagara Alls
Tot Wing Lee
Kearsarge
Virginia City
BR. B.orner
Butte
Oklahoma
Aimes Buse
Strand
Okla
Mes
Ames
Jackson
Miss Ames
New Republic
New Republic of
Panna
Biz
Pennsylvania
H. C. Prick
Pennsylvania Company
Pittsburg
Dinquesuaway
Simuel Thinkin
Cleveland
Mattle
Fitzsimmons
Troy
Costa
Citizens’ Steamabout Line
Wray
River Street
Broadway
Second
Malaeplou
Negros
Viippines
Malaspina
John M. Young
Great Northern
Mr. Young
Joseph Uhulz
Canada
le Combat
Montreal
Dominion
China
State Department
Hay
Rusala
Japan
Russia
Manchuria
Coren
Ireland
Walter Welluan
Dole
Sanford B. Dole
Hawaii
United States District Court of the
Territory
Benjamin Sewall
Bormosa
Botel Tobago
Nelon
Neb
Edgar
Sks
Mormons Bay
Carthage
Joseph Smith
Hia
Kentucky
Polly
Ony Plan
Virginia
Dun & Co
Qoos Bends
Crescenls
You Dion
Memphis
Lou Dillon
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!