Divorce Ends Austrian Horseman Hatony's Marriage
Mrs Frances Burke Roche Hatony obtained an absolute divorce from Aurel Hatony an Austrian riding master and exhibitor of blooded horses. The case followed two years of accusations between the New York heiress’s family and Hatony the horseman. The divorce action alleged multiple infidelities. a countersuit sought damages for alienation of affections totaling one and a half million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurel Batony
Betony
Austria
James Burke-Roche
New York
Newport
Francis Burke Roche-Hatony
Aure
Hatonyl
Frank Work
Hatonny
Mra
Barony
Leven
May electrify Illinois Central at directors meeting
Chicago October 20 a definite step toward electrifying Illinois Central rails may be taken at directors meeting today. City experts estimate six million dollars while the railroad puts the figure at four to nine million. A marriage license was issued to Fred Parker of Canyonville and Minnie Hoqua of Irving this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mnols Central Railroad
Fred Parker
Canyonville
Minnie Hoqua
Irving
English aviation strides with Cody's novel aeroplane
England shows progress in aviation as Captain F B Cody builds a larger controllable aeroplane. After years of balloon and kite experiments he completed a cross country flight of forty seven kilometres in sixty three minutes, demonstrating practical control though not high speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
America
France
Germany
F. 8
Cody
Wright Brothers
Peary Poles Proofs Sent to Geographical Society
Washington reports Commander Peary’s records and proofs of reaching the North Pole on April 8, 1909 were submitted to the National Geographical Society. A sub committee of Henry Gannett Rear Admiral Colby M. Chester and O H Titman will examine the data and report to the board over coming months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Peary
North Pole
National Geographical Society
Committee On Research
Henry Gannett
United States Geodetic Survey
Colby M. Chester
0. H. Titman
United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
Cook to submit proofs of pole discovery to Copenhagen
Toledo reports Dr. Cook said he will submit proofs of his pole discovery to the University of Copenhagen within two months, possibly a month. He will start preparing documents after finishing his lecture tour next month, and will open records to all American societies after Copenhagen’s review. Instruments cannot be moved from Etah until next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Cook
University of Copenhagen
National Geographical Society
America
Rector Thorp Seeks Original Observations From Cook
Copenhagen October 20 Rector Thorp of the University of Copenhagen cables Dr. Cook asking when he can send the original observations and instruments. The inquiry underscores ongoing scientific exchange and data verification related to polar exploration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Thorp
University of Copenhagen
Cook
Copenhagen University declines first examine Cook pole records
The University of Copenhagen refused to forego its privilege to examine Dr Cook's north pole records and cabled the National Geographic Society in Washington stating it cannot comply with the request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
University of Copenhagen
North Pole
Cook
National Geographic Society
Washington
Eight Allegheny Bridges to be Rebuilt in Pittsburgh
Pittsburg Pa Oct 20 A public hearing was held today on raising and reconstructing the eight bridges spanning the Allegheny River within the city limits. The action was recommended by officials and will move forward pending final approvals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Allegheny River
Public sale to auction Shipton town site near Salina
Salina Kansas report notes that Shipton nine miles NW of Salina will be auctioned this afternoon with W S Irwin selling land personal property and farm implements. The Salina Military Band will provide music and band members will entertain the women when not playing. This marks the county's first town sale and first town site auction in the area. authorities say Shipton has a depot store elevator and several residences and active business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salina
Kan
Shipton
Here
W. S. Irwin
Union Pacific
Arctic explorer patron General Hubbard backs polar research
General Thomas H. Hubbard a leading New York lawyer and financier supports polar research as a major benefactor of Arctic exploration and a leading figure in the Arctic club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Hubbard
New York
Arctic Club
Board of engineers to study changes to river bridges
War Department officials detail investigations to report on navigational improvements. Bridge company and river interests were invited to object at the session. Six bridges serve general traffic and two are railway crossings under review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Engineers
War Department
Portola Festival Quiet Day After Opening Rally
San Francisco notes a restful day at the Portola festival following the opening. A children's chorus concert at Union Square drew five thousand voices and a large crowd, while many organizations hosted receptions, easing the pace for participants and spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Union Square
Wheat Market Briefs From Chicago Tacoma and Portland
Chicago closes for wheat at Dec 104 3 4 cents May 105 3 8 July 98 7 18. Tacoma milling grades Blue Stem 103 1 2 club 93 1 2 ex rt blue stem 103 red Fire 94 red Russian 91. Portland track prices Club 1 Bluestem 1004 102 red Russian 89 Turkey Red 90 forty fold 92 fife 90.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tacoma
Milling
Bluestem
Club
Exrt Bluestem
Red Fire
Redussian
Portland
Turkey
Fortyfold
Fife
Oregon Weather: East Fair West Rain Tonight
The forecast calls for fair conditions in eastern Oregon with occasional rain in the western regions tonight. Breezy at times with mild temperatures and chances of showers moving inland after dusk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Typhoon in Luzon Wrought Great Havoc
A severe typhoon struck northern central Luzon Sunday night with heavy loss of life reported by a courier from San Fabian. Damage along the 50 mile Banagi road from Dagupan to Baguiob is set at 250000 dollars. Hong Kong reports many casualties from the same typhoon affecting shipping and port vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Luzon
Dacupan
San Fabian
Dagupan
Baguiob
Hong Kong
Gypsy Smiths Revival Parade Through Tenderloin
Chicago observers split on the Monday night march of 12 000 church workers led by Gypsy Smith through the Tenderloin district. Business owners report higher takings while a longtime resident fears youths entering the area. Police note the district had its largest business night in history as revivalists call the event marvelous and beneficial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Gypsy Smith
Tenderloin
Buchanan’s Inquest Concludes Natural Causes
London mourns as an inquest into the death of American diplomat William J. Buchanan returns a verdict of natural causes. The proceedings verified Buchanan’s passing occurred without foul play, outlining no identifiable external factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wm. J. Buchanan
Man Found Dead on Street Saturday Night
A body was found on a city street Saturday night. Police say the cause of death is under investigation and have not released a ruling on whether it was natural or foul play. Further details were not immediately available.
Hobson Joins Anti-Saloon League Fight
Richmond Pea Hobson renowned Merrimac hero and Chautauqua lecturer from Alabama’s Sixth district informs the Anti Saloon League he will join the prohibition amendment campaign after this date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Richmond Pea Hobson
The
Merrimac
Sixth
Alabama
Anti- Saloon League
Roosevelt party reaches Naivasha in Kenya
Naivasha in British East Africa reported Colonel Roosevelt and P. J. Cunninghame arrived with the expedition all members in good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Naivasha
Evatt Africa
Colonel Roosevelt
P. J. Cunninghame
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ation
Water Valle
Frances Burke-Roche
Tony
Illinois Central
F. S. Cody
Frida
Tire
Eachies SR
Day
Iit
Eugene Springfield
Cottage Grove
Hamptons
Eugene
Littl
Hart, Schaffner
Marx
Allegheny
Kansas
T. H. Hubbard
Portola
Buchanan
William, Buchanam
Hobson
Anti-Saloon Party
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!