Stalwarts Win Tight Primary as Horseshoe Polls Close
The two Buffalo youths locked Mary Mont and Nessie Beforko for sixty eight hours in a refrigerator car en route to Hoboken. Found exhausted in Secaucus New Jersey they survived on tears and hunger after being deprived of food or drink during the perilous ordeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Mont
Nelsie Beforke
Hoboken
New York
Mary Moni
Nessie Beforko
Lackawanha
Secaucus
N. J
Buffalo
N. Y
Vice President Sherman Spots Delegation for Senator Daniel Rites
Vice President Sherman names upper house senators to attend the funeral of late Senator John W. Daniel in Lynchburg Virginia next Friday. Virginia’s entire delegation in Congress to represent the House with Payne Clarke Bingham Hull and Taw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Washington, D. C
Congress
John W. Daniel
Lynching
Messrs
Martin
Rayner
Smith
Simmons
Dupont
Oliver
Warren
Kean
Basen
Elkins
Wetmore
Money
House
Virginia
Payne
New York
Clarke
Missouri
Bingham
Pennsylvania
Hull
Iowa
Taw
Remov es Stigma From Steener son
Washington June 30 Chairman Scott of the house special committee inquiring into the ship subsidy scandal publicly released the report's text. He states the committee believes no congress member was corrupt in subsidy legislation and names Steenerson of Minnesota and Keustermahn of Wisconsin as exonerated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Scott
House
Congress
Steenerson
Minnesota
Keustermann
Wisconsin
Olcott
Keustermahn
House’ of Representatives
U. S. Worthington
Merchant Marine League
Lumber Rates Reduced by Interstate Commerce Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission reduced freight rates on lumber and forest products from Omaha to Colorado Kansas and Nebraska. Rates fell from one half cent to four cents per 100 pounds with an average around half a cent. The new rates take effect September 1. The Omaha Commercial Club and other western carriers filed the complaint seeking reduced rates to aid local lumber interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Omaha
Neb
Colorado
Kansas
Nebraska
Commercial Club of
Chicago & Northwestern Way
Western Territory
Oamaha
Congressional Bonding Commission Recommends Federal Employee Bonds
Washington June 30 The Congressional Bonding Commission led by Rep Tawney of Minnesota completes its preliminary report and urges Congress to have the government insure its own workers. The panel notes 150 000 federal employees are bonded with sureties totaling 3 000 000 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congressional Bonding Commission
Tawney
Minnesota
Congress
SINGER AND NOTED CONDUCTOR DEAD
Stuttgart report states Dr. Aloys Obrist conductor and Anne Sutter court singer were found dead together, both shot. Indications point to suicide by one party. Obrist born 1867 in San Remo, Italy, formerly led the Royal Opera in 1907 and 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuttgart
Germany
Aloys Obrist
Anne Sutter
Dr. Obrist
San Remo
Italy
Royal Opéra House
Lustig Sentenced to Death in Electric Chair
New York June 30 Morris M Lastig a private detective convicted of murdering his wife smiled and laughed as Judge Foster sentenced him to die in the electric chair. The court fixed the week of August 8 for the execution. Lustig formerly lived in Milacy Pennsylvania and plans an appeal through his lawyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Foster
Morris M. Lastig
Lustig
Milacy
Roosevelt and Taft to Meet in Historic Presidential Conference
Nahant and Beverly Mass June 30 1909 Col Theodore Roosevelt and Senator Lodge travel to Tafts summer camp at Burgess Point for what many call the greatest political conference in years The meeting marks the first between Roosevelt and Taft since March 4 1909 with privacy measures and the presidential yacht Sylph transporting Roosevelt from Nahant to Beverly
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nahant
Mass
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Senator Lodge
Beverly
Taft
Roosevelt
Burgess Point
Taft Cottage
White House
Taft House
Wymore Fire Destroys Nebraska Town
A fire early this morning nearly wiped out Wymore Nebraska with losses over 206000. Beatrice firefighters rushed to the scene by special train car to help extinguish the blaze. No casualties reported. New York Mayor Gaynor opposes tag days and vows no more in the city until he reevaluates legality and propriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
News-Press
Wymore
Nebr
Beatrice
Neb
New York
Gaynor
New York City
Board of Aldermen
Long drought finally breaking across Dakota and Red River valley
Weather forecast and Moorhead observatory report indicate showers tonight and tomorrow in the Red River valley near Moorhead Fargo with cooler air ahead. Rain totals already measure heavy in Bismarck Minot Williston and eastern regions, offering relief if widespread sustained rain occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grasse
U. S
Moorhead
Bismarck
Minot
Williston
Red River Valley
Fargo
Moorhead Observatory
North Dakota
Canadian Northwest
Montana
Ina
Gulf States
Kansas
Young Boy Kidnapped After Wagon Escape Chase
Salem Oregon reports a dramatic incident as Henry Starr and a fleeing group abducted Starrs young son during a wagon ride toward Buena Vista. Starr and the boy were pursued into the countryside but the fugitives remain at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Ore
Buena Viste
Henry’ Starr
Bend
Starr
Buena Vista
N D Girls Drowned In Lake Hiawatha
Two young girls from NSDe Tine 30 ledna Ren boldt aged 10 and Magadiena Otho aged 11 drowned while bathing in Lake Hiawatha. They went beyond their depth and the bodies were recovered quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nsde Tine
Ledna Renboldt
Magadiena Otho
Hiawatha
Leech Wins Auditor Ship in County Primary Contest
County Republican race for county auditor centers on Addison Leech and EB Guthrie. At noon the count shows Leech with a 146 vote majority as precincts report. final tally expected to narrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republian
Addison Leech
Geo. Guthrie
Tin
Leech
Guthrie
Judge Urges End To Long Bleached Flour Trial
Kansas City June 30 Federal Judge Smith McPherson urged attorneys to finish the bleached flour case promptly as the trial nears three weeks. He ordered two Miller witnesses to testify today to wrap up proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Smith McPherson
Just Miss Death at Minneapolis Fire Destroys Candy Company
A June 30 blaze in Minneapolis destroyed the Northern Candy & Cracker Co building. The fire caused about 80 000 in damage and prompted daring rescues of seventy five employees from upper floors. Proprietor 8 L Brin carried eight girls to safety via an iron ladder. No fatalities occurred despite intense heat and several faintings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Northern Candy & Cracker Co
L Brin
Trouble at the fight camps
Joe Woodman, manager for Sam Langford, was ordered from Johnson's camp after a deputy sheriff was refused entry. Johnson then appeared and asked Langford's camp manager to leave. Woodman returned to Springfield. Rep. Lee O Neil Browne and Robert Wilson pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to bribe and posted 10000 bond each with Ridgely National Bank and Weildlocker as sureties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Joe Woodman
Sam Langford
Johnson
Woodman
Langford
Springfield
Ill
Lee O'Neil Browne
Robert Wilson
Sangamon, County
Wil Ham Ridgely
Ridgely National
Weildlocker
Drunken Husband Murders Wife in St Paul Home
Harry Bunce shot and killed his wife on McBeal Street in St Paul. He was arraigned in police court and held for murder with continuance granted until tomorrow. Witnesses say Bunce had threatened to shoot his wife and that liquor fueled the fatal kitchen attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Harry Bunce
McBeal Street
O'Brien
Bunce
Noble Townsend
Robert Ray
Quicley and
Maloney
Gold Lures Man to Fatal Cliff Fall Near Valdez
In Valdez Alaska on June 30 Charles A Osland fell about 500 feet to his death while prospecting near a high cliff. He was accompanied by a companion when he tumbled from the edge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valdez
Alaska
Charles A. Osland
Powell murder trial ends with second degree verdict
Warrenton June 30 Powell is sentenced to thirty years in the penitentiary after prosecutors and defense counsel agree to a murder in the second degree verdict. Judge Ward presided over the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrenton
Powell
Ward
Well Known Mining Expert to Head New Government Bureau
Edward W. Parker, chief statistician of the Geological Survey, is expected to become director of the new Bureau of Mines. A 50 year old mining authority and author, Parker is noted for studying the economic side of mining and for his role on the committee investigating anthracite coal. The bureau, created by Congress, faces significant work ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edward W. Parker
Geological Survey
Bureau of Mining
Congress
Parker
Lfe
Bureau of Mines
Four more bodies recovered from Lucking river disaster
Painesville Kentucky june 30 report says four more bodies have been recovered from the Lucking river bringing total recovered to ten. River remains high and debris lines the country along the stream. A party from Salyersville to the river headwaters advanced only ten miles of a twenty five mile journey due to impassable mountain paths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Painesville
Lucking River
Salyersville
Chicago double murder suicide over failed romance
In Chicago a man identified as Frank Thompson killed an unidentified woman in a rooming house and then shot himself. A note found with him said he failed to make a girl of his companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Frank Thompson
Roosevelt Emerges After Secluded Nahant Walk
After twelve hours in strict seclusion Colonel Roosevelt left his Nahant estate at dawn and began a brisk walk along the grounds hosted by Senator Lodge. The incident marks a rare public appearance following a day of privacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nahant
Mass
Roosevelt
Benator Lodge
Winners Named In State Patchwork Races
Light vote totals reported across sections of the state show general apathy with meagre returns in judicial contests. Legislative nominations split with Gilbreath Olson E J Taylor and Flittie among the winners in scattered results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbreath
Olson
E. J. Taylor
Flittie
Stalwarts and insurgents nominate ticket positions
The stalwarts list McCumber for long term U S senator, Hanna for Congress, Johnson for governor, Gilbreath for agriculture, Olson for state treasurer, Henry for secretary of state, Filttle for state auditor, Taylor for superintendent of public instruction. Insurgents name Helgesen for Congress, Miller for attorney general, Ww C Taylor for insurance commissioner. Gronna is on the doubtful list for U S senate. both sides claim the lieutenant governorship. railroad commissioners noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCumber
U.S
Hanna
Congress
Co. A. Johnson
Gilbreath
Olson
Henry
Filttle
Taylor
Helgesen
Miller
Ww. C. Taylor
McCumber Reported Elected After Hanna Telegram
Senator McCumber of North Dakota is declared elected following a telegram from Representative Hanna at Fargo. Ill since April 11, he could not campaign before the primaries held yesterday. He is expected to be able to go outdoors in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McCumber
North Dakota
Hanna
Fargo
Primary returns show party leads across state races
Incomplete reports indicate stalwarts leading insurgents in most races. McCumber defeats Marshall for the long senatorial term while Hanna is renominated to Congress. Johnson heads the ticket with uncertain bids for Engerud Gronna and Helgesen as Hanna's running mate. Olson wins state treasurer and Gilbreath dominates agriculture. Buchanan leads governorship in some counties as Aaker gains in Eddy and Steele. Hanna’s bid for Congress is a stampede with Helgesen and others following in order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCumber
Marshall
Hanna
Congress
C. A. Johnson
Engerud
Gronna
House
Henry
Norton
Mann
Purcell
Stutsman
Anderson
Johnson
Buchanan
Aaker
Wison
Summer
Eddy
Steele
Walsh
Helgesen
Blaisdell
Lauder
Skulason
James Johnson
Mockler
Robber in room after theft at Pastava home
In Indianapolis an unusually cold blooded robber entered the room after the death of Francesco Pastava's daughter and stole 300 dollars from a strong box while the banker and his wife were briefly away. In Meredith New Hampshire a circus wreck killed William Gusto, a North Dakota man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Francesco Pastava
Pastava
Meredith
N. H
William Gusto
North Dakota
Stalwarts Lead In North Dakota County Returns
Early returns across counties show McCumber and Grenna strong, with Aaker leading governor bids in several places. Voters split light in west of Missouri with 50 percent overall, while Democrats struggle to reach 30 percent. totals await formal tabulation as counties report varying margins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
James Kennedy
Cass County
U. S
McCumber
Engerud
Gambling lid at Mount Clemens closes six gaming houses
Mount Clemens Michigan police commission orders the closing of six gambling institutions after merchants complain the city earns an unenviable notoriety. Merchants say they will not contribute to an advertising fund while the six houses operate, each offering about 600 dollars annually. In Dayton Ohio a murder suspect in Alma Kellner's case is identified as Rosario Granger a Canadian French tramp and is released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Clemens, Mich
Mount Clemens
Dayton, O
Alma Kellner
Rosario Granger
Also Mentioned on This Page
Den
Daniel
Suc
Neral
Crookston
Congressional Commission
N. D
Heaton
Lake
M’cumber
LEEGH
Browne
Teddy
Burdick
Sharpe
Walt Taylor
Andy Miller
Insurgents
Stalwarts
U. 8
Senate
Leutenant
State Central Committee
Griggs County
Cooperstown
N. C
Sargent County Report
Traill County
Hillsboro
Grenna
Nelson
Lakota
Nelson County
Stutsman County
Jamestown
Brightbir
Stone
Nelson, Lakota, N. D
MT. Clemens
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!