Bank suspensions and bank failures sweep across states
A list from 1923 highlights numerous bank suspensions and closures across Minnesota Indiana Nebraska Arkansas Oklahoma New York and more. Notable actions include Salimont Merchants and Farmers bank suspension in Minnesota and Citizens Bank of Eureka Springs Arkansas suspension along with major reform moves in New York and Chicago financial institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San
Merchants’ and Farmers’ Bank of Salimont
Smith
Chicago
Bank of America
Citizens' Bank of
Eureka Springs
Ark
Fort Dallas National Bank of
Miami
Fila
Armery' National Bank of
Boyertown
People’s State Bank of
Brownstown
Ind
Pope Mtg. Co
Hartford
Heinze Corner
New York
Otto Heinze & Co
Stock Exchange
New York Clearing House Committee
Heinze, Morse and Thomas
Newark
Knickerbocker Trust Co
Secretary of Treasury
Westinghouse
Pittsburg
State , Banke and Trust Co
Carson
Nevada
Southern Steel Co
Birmingham
Ala
Union Trust Co
Providence
California Safe Deposit & Trust Co. Bank
San Francisco
Amatl
Kansas
United States Steel Corporation
Tennessee Coal & Iron Co
Arnold Print Works
North Adams
Mass
National Bank of Portland
Ore
California Bank of Oakland
Cal
Mariners' & Merchants’ Bank of
Chelsea Savings Aank
Chelsea
Mich
Glazier
G—National Bank of Commerce
Kansas City
Fort Pitt National Bank of
K—Jewelers' National Bank
North Attleboro
Inaugurations and elections loom in early 1900s notes
A garbled list records political shifts across states with names like Hughes Lloyd Hoch Frye Crane Guzgenheim Norris Brown Horah Taylor Richardson and Reed Smoot. It notes salaries for congressmen rising to 7500, Senate investigations, pensions, and several resignations and new appointments as the Fifty-ninth Congress adjourns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wan
C. E. Hughes
New York
C. M. Lloyd
New Hampshire
B. W. Hoch
Kansan
W. P. Frye
Maine
W. Murray Crane
Massachusetts
Simon Guzgenheim
Iran
Colorado
Norris Brown
Nebraska
W. E. Horah
Idaho
R. L. Taylor
Tennessee
J. M. Dixon
Montana
H. A. Richardson
Delaware
House
Senate
Brownsville
Bailey
Texas
Cullom
Tilinola
Chas. Curtin
Kansas
Jos. K. Burton
A. Smith
Michigan
Alger
F. O. Briggs
Dryden
New Jersey
Reed Smoot
United States
Spooner
Wisconsin
Geo. B. Cortatyou
von I. Meyer
Treasury
James R. Garfield
Interior
Regis Henri
Porto Rico
Beekman Milathrop
Wm. C. Gilbert
Danbury
Conn
Busse
Chicago
David Campbell
New Mexico
Enarges Frem
Aporge Urtyt
Sein
Turbulent year of lynchings and murders across states
A chronicle lists numerous 1900s era crimes and executions. From January to December, racial lynchings claim victims in Mississippi Alabama Georgia and Kentucky while mob violence shakes Missouri Illinois and Idaho. Notable cases include Thaw trial developments and multiple hangings, robberies, and a bank bombing.
Multiple early 20th century disaster headlines in scattered locations
A garbled listing details numerous disasters across the United States with injuries from train wrecks, mine explosions, and fires. Entries note places such as Kans. Winooski Vt Kenosha Colo Colo Pa and New York areas with counts like 3 percent or dozens injured or killed, but the extract is fragmented and inconsistent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volland
Kans
Winooski
Kenosha
Win Ulne
Pittsburg
Alcel Furnace
Sanford
Ind
Bowler
Calnaion
Primero
Colo
Lorentz
W. Va
Fayetteville
Monarels
Snowstide
Fort Thomas
New York Harbor
New York City
Mexico
Ito
Deadly disasters creep across year list of accidents
A chronological ledger records numerous fatal and injurious incidents from 1900s era America including mine blasts, train wrecks, shipwrecks and factory accidents. Notable entries mention Fort Worth collision, Los Angeles head‑on crash, Lake Michigan losses, Cape Cod Bay battleship incident, and Monongah mining disaster with hundreds of miners killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pedro
Wyo
Cit Doggett, Tenn
Taylor
Pitt
Cal
Emporium
Woodward
Ala
Los Angeles
Colton
Fort Worth
Tex
Chaplan
Ont
Gunter
Lake Michigan
Baltimore
Whipple
W. Va
Honda
Pittsburg
Chicago
Garden Valley
Idaho
Hampton Roads
Priceburg
Monahan
Wash
Tola
Penobscot E Bay
Honeybrook
Russell
Cape Cod Bay
Mass
Georgia
Nesar Salem
Mich
California
Slexmer
New York City
San Pedro
Somerville
Quebec
St. Lawrence River
Charleston
Shelton
Turbulent global unrest and disasters flood historical digest
A mosaic of events: Zinat captured by Moroccan forces. Bancock gains and losses. Persia’s shah Muzaffar ud-Din dies in Tehran. tidal waves devastate Dutch East Indies and Jamaica. earthquakes ravage Kingston and Mexico. fires and mine explosions claim dozens of lives. political upheaval, assassinations, and naval incidents ripple through Europe and the Caribbean with multiple nations involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zinat
Raisuli
Bancock
Muzaffar U d-Din
Persia
Teheran
Samac
Leyte
Philippines
Davia
Kingston
Jamaica
Gov. Swettenham
Davis
Admiral Davis
Dutch East Indies
Stuala
Saarbrueck
Prussia
H. K. I Lagercrant
Sweden
United States
Clavering
Hartlepool
England
S. A. Alexandrovsky
Penga
Russia
Cookton
North Australia
Orlanda
Cardiff
Wales
Port
Baku
Berlin
Hook of Holland
Swellenham
Algeria
English House of Commons
M—M. Petkoff
Bulgaria
Sofia
Iona
Toulon
Count Lainsdorff
San Bueno
Honduran
Choluteca
Bonitla
M—M. Pobledonoatsnil
Holy Synod
Mexico
Nicaragua
Salvador
Amapla
Campeche
Yemen
Turkish Arabia
Spain
Victoria
Madrid
Alikhanoff
Tif_lg
Alexandropol
Carea
Seoul
Caasablanca
Morocco
Moorleh
Heav
Casaablanca
Queneon Ts
Viborg
Vieleue Ge
Aasaseln
Weg Ben
Records of War and Disasters from 1916 Chronology
A compact timeline of wartime incidents and calamities includes the Kashima battle damage near Kure Japan with hundreds killed or injured, Osaka ammunition plant explosion with 63 dead and over 60 hurt, a Hague peace conference ending, Russian revolutions and assassinations, and natural disasters striking Karatagh Travcelles Iquique and Sweden. It notes deaths, injuries, and postwar political shifts across multiple regions and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kure
Drude
Cassablanca
Antwerp
Japan
Hague
Maximoffsky
Ministry of Interior of
Russia
St. Petersburg
Karatagh
Russian Turkestan
Travcelles
France
Notable deaths and retirements roll across the nation
A compiled list records dates and locations of prominent figures and executives departing life or service. It includes Brig Gen G A Bell retirement in Washington and many others such as ex congressmen, senators, business leaders, and military officers with their ages and places. The collection spans January to December events across Wisconsin to Florida with notable names like James Kirk, J M Depuy, and James Henry Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Bell
Washington
Montgomery
San Francisco
John Winans
Janesville
Wis
Russell A. Alger
Charles Marvin
Lexington
John A. Creighton
Omaha
Neb
W. Pickett
Philadelphia
B. W. Harris
Bridgewater
Mars
J. R. Rixey
Virginia
W. Higgins
New York
Olean
N.Y
James A. Kirk
Chicago
Hartland
Department of Missouri
James Henry Smith
Kyoto
Japan
Wm. A. Proctor
Proctor & Gamble Co
Cincinnati
Galusha A. Grow
Glenwood
H. W. Goode
Atlanta City
N. J
J. C. Granberry
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Ashland
H. Eckels
Commercial National Bank of Chicago
lEx
J. W. Findlay
Maryland
Baltimore
Kix
G. L. Laws
Nebraska
Lincoln
O. W. Potter
Conger
China
Patton
Michigan
Mrs. McKintey
Canton
T. H. Ruger
Stamford
Conn
Wm. MckKenaig
Cumberland
Tnd
John T. Morgan
Alabama
G. H. Earle
Abraham Lincoln
Lucien Baker
Leavenworth
Kans
Wim. Thifield
Francis Murphy
Loos Angeles
M. J. Severance
Various 1900s boxing and sports results and records
A scrambled OCR of early 20th century sports notes lists boxing wins and titles in Tonopah Los Angeles and Boston, track and swimming records set in Sydney and New York, amateur milestones in bowling and billiards, and a few tragic or notable incidents including suicides and a bookmaker's breakdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Gans
Kid Herman
Tonopah
Nev
Aki
Munising
Mich
Abe Attell
Harry Baker
Los Angeles
Tommy Ryan
Dave Barry
Hot Springs
Ark
Tennessee
Mar
Calvin Demarest
Willards
New York
Gary Herrmann
Cincinnati
American Bowling Congress
Chic” Brahl
Boston
West Baden
Ind
Smathers
Mathers
Dillon
Delmar
Joe Ullman
San Francisco
David Billington
Sydney
Thos. Longboat
Boston Maya
Cours May
Tommy Burns
Philadelphia
Jack
O'Brien
James
Rkos Ae
Beeodiva Abiong
Gravesend
September to November Weather Disaster Timeline Summary
A catalog of meteorological disasters from made up of tornadoes floods and storms across multiple states. Notable entries include January explosions at Lowell Arizona causing structural wreckage, March floods in Pittsburgh and Ohio valley with widespread job losses, and July storms near Bakersfield causing $1 million damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Ariz
Ohio River Valley
Buffalo
N.Y
Washington, Ark
Pittsburg
Louisiana
Ississippi
Alabama
Chilpancingo
Chilapa
Morice
Mary
Kentucky
Illinois
Iowa
Indian Territory
Medicine Lodge
Kan
Rochester
Tex
Buena Vista Lake
Levea
Bakersfield
Cal
Wisconsin
Leavenworth
la Crosse
Wis
Ohio
Leeds
New York City
Harbor
Lonis
Texas
Rail labor clashes and strikes sweep 1900s era unions
A fragmented ledger of labor strife outlines Judge rulings on striking workers, union victories and defeats, and broad mobilizations. Entries cover federal court actions in Memphis and Milwaukee, senate labor bills, strikes by miners, sailors, streetcar workers, and telegraph operators, plus the rise of the United Mine Workers and eventual eight hour labor rulings. The montage notes Western Union wage increases, occupational layoffs, and regional disturbances from New York to California, including Boston skirt and cloak makers and Boston shop walkouts. The record reflects a period of intensified union activity, legal battles, and nationwide labor unrest across railways, telegraphs, and manufacturing sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin_university
Syracuse
Poughkeepaie
N. Y
Richard Croker
Orby
Johnnie Rel
England
Nealon
C. E. Durnell
Sheepshead Bay
Alex Ross
United States
Cornell
Poughkeepsie
Wisconsin
Yale
Harvard
New London
Conn
Robert Simpson
Hinsdale
III
Evelyn Sears
Boston
Carrie B. Neely
Tommy Burns
Bill Squires
Colma
Cal
Martin J. Sheridan
Celtic Park
May Sutton
California
Chambers
Jack Johnson
Seb Fitzsimmons
Philadelphia
Barney Oldfield
Fargo
Jimmile Britt
Battling Nelson
San Francisco
Sutton
Niagara-on-the- Lake
C M. Daniela
New York
Manchester
J—Joe Gans
Jimmie Britt
Britt
Fred McLeod
Chicago
St. Louis
New York Yacht Club
Thomas Lipton
Matt McGrath
Kansas City
Chicago Nationals
Detroit Americans
America
Gunner Mott
London
Pulliam
National League
McCall
Federal Court of Memphis
LaFollette
Sanborn
Milwaukes
Senate
Goldfield
Negr
Shea
John J. Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Western Union Telegraph Co
Corneliua P. Shea
Teamsters
Nebraska House
Loulaville
Weslern
Interstate Commerce Commissioners
Oliield
Ney
Salt Lake City
Los Angeles
Pittsburg
Canada
Pacific States Telegraph and Telephone Co
Supreme Court
Western Union
Oakland
Company Ree
Nest
South
Cornelius P. Shea
Teamatera
Anton
Daniel J. Tobin
Associated Press
Colorado & Southern Railroad
Ihe
Teleraphers
Telegraphers End Strike and Miner Riots Sweep Regions
The Commercial Telegraphers' Union notes a resumed telegraph strike after arbitration talks. Four thousand miners near Danville Ohio strike over pay in checks. Strikes in Louisville turn riotous as troops move to Goldfield Nevada to quell mining tensions.
Fires Destroy Businesses Across Cities With Heavy Losses
A chronology lists major fires from January to November damaging stores, factories, and docks. Notable losses include Detroit retail and warehouse blazes, Philadelphia Baldwin Locomotive and spring field plants, Chicago Spalding store, City of Cleveland steamer wreck, and large multi-building fires in New Orleans and Wyoming regions, with totals reaching into the millions and numerous homeless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyndhurst
John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Acker Parcess Co
Niagaura Falls
Mar
Ipone
Leroy, Ll
A. G. Spalding Bros
Chicago
Morton Salt Block
Hutchinson
Kans
San Francisco Gas & Electric Co
McGill Unlecarey
Montreal
Solo
Panay
Philippines
Barnesboro
Fla
Cleveland
Detroit
Wiktow City
N. D
Coney Feeland
Memphis Cold Storage Co
Memphis
Edgewater
N. J
U. S, Leather Co
Tenahem
Wis
Old Orchard
Oes Journal
Louiseville
Hount Tex
CIMT
San Francisco
Sonoma
Cal
Holden Shoe Co
Chiccago
Nelsom Morris Packing Plant
East St. Louis
Superior
Tess
Cody
Wryo
Chronology of early 1900s public figures and trials
A compact timeline lists events from January to October involving political figures, corporate cases, and legal actions. Notable items include McCre elected president of Pennsylvania Railroad successor to Cassatt, Landis trials of Standard Oil eight indictments, grand juries in Chicago and San Francisco, fee and bribery cases, and Ralph Ruef extortion trials. The record also notes railroad fare changes, Panama Canal leadership shifts, and the McKinley memorial dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCre
Pennsylvania l Inc
A. J. Cassatt
Landis
Chicago
Standard GI Co
Staindard Co
John R. Walsh
Chicago National Bank
San Francisco
T. V. Halsey
J. J. Hill
Great Northern Railroad
John RR. Walsh
Supreme Court
Isle of Pinap
Standard of Co
Indiana
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Jamestown
Roosevelt
Federal
Indianapolis
Drug Trust
Abraham Ruef
Suhmi Ruef
Schmitz
San Blaco
Beveridge
Misa Catherine Eddy
Berlin
Mra
Mary Baker G. Addy
Sudden Clean
Boston
Louis Glana
Pacific States Telephone
Are
San Eisco
C. G. Burton
Nevada
Saratoga
M—Meckinley
Cantom
Les
John Ne Walsh
Cation
Funda of
Bank
Char
Bee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Isaac Stevenson
J. H. Bankhead
A. O. Bacon
Frank A. Leach
Mint
G. Roberts
J. F. Johnston
Sendor
Senator Pettus
Haskell
Oklahoma
Indiana Territory
Ilinois Supreme Court
Tom L. Johnson
T. E. Burton
Willson
Republicans
Independence League
Tammany
New York County
Congress
Mayersville
Midway
Als
S—Rollo Steele
Fourth Street National Bank of
James Cullen
Charles City
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Thesa Baldwin
Colfax
Chas. Kennedy
Elsman
Cora
R. BP. Miller
Beaver Dam
Monroe
Stamp
Robbet Farmers’ & Merchants
National Bani
Hanover
Mien
Colbert
Durant
Aggie Myers
Frank Hartman
G. K. Faveot
R. H. Aldrich
Jalil
O. & Haugh
Dayton
Steunenberg
Boise
Loving
Theodora Estes
Farmer
Houston
Jas Hargis
Cox
Henry
Nuncta
Karl Hall
Karlsruhe
Germany
m—Wm
D Haywood
Will Clifford
Maple
Frank J. Constantine
Gentry
Bertha Mund
Inusue
H. K. Brown
Baker City
Wm. Burns
Eati
Frederick McGill
Decatur
Byron
Singleton
Talladega
Canova
S. C
Steve Adams
Rathdrum
Annie M. Bradley
Brown
Norris
Canaan Station
Aspinwall
Negaunee
Neven
Lake Superior
Jackson
Bellaire
Butler
Gloversville
N. C
Sla
Fontanel
Joliet
Ill
Steubenville
South Milwaukee
City
Tallans
Monongah
Jacobs Crash
Star Foreign
The
Maines
C. A. Perkins
C. B. & Q. Railroad
L. E McComas
Charles T. Barney
Jamesb. Aradwell
G. W. Smith
Murphysboro
QO. Havemeyer
Sugar Tevar
Commack
Lord Kelvin
Glasgow
W. Hi. Hinrichaen
Olinda
Alexandria
Mallory
Florida
Pensacola
Nols Federation of Labor
Wavaya
New Oreleans
S. J. Small
Telegeraphers’ Union
Danville
Great Brita
Louieville
New Tousely
Lanecaster
Phelps Pub. Co
Springfield
Magss
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Victor
Coal Harbor
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