Man Falls to Death Escaping Fire at Frederick Hotel
Minneapolis man Stansberry died after falling from a third floor window at the Frederick hotel in Minneapolis while using a sheet rope to escape a basement fire. The improvised line broke as he lowered himself, and he struck an iron grate. Coroner notified. no inquest expected. Fire believed started in a basement store room likely from discarded cigar or match. The blaze damaged part of the basement. hotel guests evacuated, some reached the roof. Stansberry lived at 4249 Thirty first Avenue South. married with several clubs in Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petj. Staysberry
Minneapolis
Minn
Heell
Frederick Hotel
Simone
Stansberry
Sep Heeke
Robert McLean
Gilby
John Pitzgerald
Ice Department
Mitzgerald
Kuesta
Ok Fk
Leon
BiepBan Coltina
Ermall
Rev. W. Sageway
Wi ‘ Stephenson Kum ‘Wishman
Lie Freanrick Hotel
Nils
Fishman
Charles Gowen
Blansberry
Monitor Store Company
Cincinnati
Ohio
Avepus
Fred of
Bartholomew
Texas
Telegraphic Briefs Sparked Global and Local Fallout
London heavyweight Wells knocked out Edd sajedan in the tenth round at Oshkosh. Munkalo, Minnesota, April 9, Edward Rooney of Owatonna was possibly fatally injured and John Perry's two seasons hampered by burns and bruises from an explosion at a lighting plant on the Perry farm. Detroit's Mord urged swift senatorial action on fraud charges in the Newberry Ford campaign amid counter accusations of unlawful expenditures. Brussels King Albert’s council pledged Belgian aid to the Ruhr as a sign of friendship to France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Henry ‘Mord
Newberry-Ford
Ord
Italy and England Reach Agreement on Premeditated Area Claim
In a London April dispatch, officials including Vittorio Belainix confirm Italy agrees with England on a contested area statement. The bilingual message references Frankfort and Bellis, with calls to uphold a formal claim and associated tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Grocca
Etten
Allies demand German army disbandment and limits
Berlin reports an inter Allied commission proposal requests Germany disband its army to 200000 men and dissolve civil guards. The plan, sent to German state governments via the Interior Ministry, asks assurances that civil guards are dissolved. It notes Prussian minister decisions and hints at France related tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Havas
Germany
Berlin
Nollst
inter-Allied Commission of Control
Tintutor
Interior
Wes
Arcieaidyo
Pascace
France
Louisville Railroads Prepare New Export Freight Era
Louisville interests say distribution of Midwest export commerce will gain twofold benefits for shippers as the Interstate Commerce Commission seeks railroad stations for filing the Official Steamship Guide. The guide, under the 441 Transportation Act, links through bills of lading with steamship lines and envisions equalized New York rail rates and expanded Midwest access to foreign ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Middle West
Jinem
Southern
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York
Wollaty
Fletcher says U S Navy was ready to fight
Washington April 9 Two years before the United States joined the Allies in the world war the navy general board prepared a comprehensive plan for war against Germany Rear Admiral F F Fletcher told the senate investigating committee He said Sims charged the department had no clear policy when entering the war Fletcher rebutted that no navy is ever fully prepared but the American fleet was as ready as any other in the world He rejected Sims claims that the navy caused long war and vast costs by its actions and said those statements were based on assumptions and false facts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuashington
United States
Navy
General Board
Europe
F. F. Fletcher
Senate
Sims
Navy Department
Srell
Germany
Fletcher
Lima
Francie
Simmiemention
Otcer
France And England Expected To Smooth Out Troubles Soon
Diplomatic correspondent reports both nations likely to ease tensions soon as discussions continue. No specific dates or officials are cited in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
England
Germany to Hold France Responsible, German Official Says
A German official in Paris declares Germany will hold France responsible for damages and casualties arising from the occupation of cities in Hesse by French troops. The note emphasizes Germany’s stance amid ongoing tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Borith
Dr. Vou
Paris
Germany
Hesse
Five great railroad unions seek more time to end large strike
Chicago April 9 five major railroad unions jointly urge the Western Association of Railways for more time to resolve the authorized work stoppage. The letter, addressed to union leaders including Heberling and Barre, asks extended delay to break the strike and avert further disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Association
Chicago
Five Great Railroad Union
Western Association of Railways
Heberling
Barre
Alf. Wrattaey
Pioneer Dies at Devils Lake
A brief obituary notes the death of a pioneer at Devils Lake. The item mentions slow details and references a general era descriptor, with minimal readable names or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eof
Devils Lake
Illicit Railroad Strike Expands Across Nation
National rail walkouts spread with over 120000 workers joining the protest. Chicago district sees 8000 insurgents. unions say the Chicago strike will end within 48 hours. Freight traffic in several cities drops sharply while meat supply fears ease as packers report no imminent shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper
Chicago
Impending general strike in Duseldorf prompts defense petition
Vorwaerts reports a general strike likely to unite all parties in Duseldorf as the town council petitions the minister of defense to keep regular troops out. British authorities note more than a thousand persons have crossed from the Ruhr into occupied territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dusseldorf
Vorwaerts
Partes
Minister of Defense
Dusteldorf
Ruhr
Debate on the Peace Resolution in Washington
Washington April 9 The debate on the Republican peace resolution opened with Democratic Leader Clark opposing the measure and Republican Madden arguing it respects constitutional powers of the presidency. Flood announced a recommit motion to repeal the war time act, aiming to force a faster House action and potentially defeat the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Representative Flood
Virginia
Foreign Affairs Committee
Junder
Clark
Missouri
Messure
Madden
Timnois
JoMic
Wilson's Training Plan Debated In Senate Row
Washington April 9 President Wilson's stance on compulsory universal military training was debated in the Senate during a review of the army reorganization bill. Senator McKellar charged Republicans with pushing for peacetime conscription, while Senator Chamberlain said the president advocated compulsory training. Senate leader Hitchcock argued the president sought no party commitments before the national convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Jay
Senate
McKellar
Tennessee
Chamberlain
Oregon
Congram
Seon Hitchcock
Nebraska
Democ
House Democrats
New York Police Probe Expands in Bank Account Inquiry
Investigation started today by Assistant Attorney Smith targets five police officials as part of a broader crusade following Inspector Henry’s indictment. Henry faces neglect of duty charges for not suppressing 83 disorderly establishments in his district while deposits and salary are disclosed. Rev. John Roach Straton says Creative Places paid $500 weekly for protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Smith
Inspector Henry
Police
Charles Becker
Herman Rorenthal
Henry
Lce
New York Stock Exchange Initiates Inquiry Into This Week’s Tending
The New York Stock Exchange opened an investigation into this week’s tending and refused Allan A. Ryan’s terms for settlement with members short in Stutz Motors. Stromberg Carbirter and Stutz are controlled by Ryan. The committee on business conduct ordered members to withhold dealings in Stromberg from Monday to Thursday with price and customer names read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Stock Exchange Today
Stromberg
Allan A. Iyan
Exchange
Stutz Motor
Stutz
Ryan
Gschange
Committee of 21 acts at Fargo meet in 1910s party talks
The Committee of 21 comprising seven Republicans Democrats and Independent Voters Association met in Fargo and urged joint party action for June 30 primaries in Minot and other cities. It proposed nonpartisan county conventions and coordinated endorsements for judges and education officials while condemning socialistic policy and alleged state financial strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
Norat- Adte
Minot
Independent Voters’ Association
League
Committee of 91
Supreme Court
Washington Reaction to French Ruhr Troop Entry
Weehington on April 3 reports that America will remain an observer rather than an active participant as France strengthens its position in the Ruhr area of Germany. The note underscores cautious U.S. stance amid regional tension and political shifts in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weehington
America
Ruhr Aigtriet
Germany
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hotel
Frederick
F. J. Stansberry
Bombardier Wells
Eddsajedan
Oshkosh
Wis
Brusselé
Albert
Italy
Eae
Grand Forks, N. Dail
U.S. Navy
Wendon
Great
N. de Ape
Mother Trenavieve
Regu
Senatr
McCormick
Barmen
Elberfeld
Atated
W. Jensé
G. Lee
Brotherhood of Area
J Freight Trafic
Pitts
St. Louis
Buffalo
Jersey City
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Kansas City
Gary
Ind
Syracuse
Saginaw
Mich
Sait Lal
Strik Ogden
Sdike
Decil
Joliet
Tim
Beranton
Springfield
Til
Baltimore
Duluth
York
Hamton
Ars Town
New Jersey
Dereey
Pardaial
Erie
Pennsylvania
Lackawanna
West Shore
Lehigh Valley
Central New Fersey
THE
N. Y. Stock Exchange
Joi
Pril
Ecco Ee
Ieepeeni ‘Iy
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!