Laboring Men Meet to Vote on Big Strike
Labor organizations including about 100 000 workers met to vote on joining the proposed Kenara strike set for Wednesday in New York. Ernest Bohm said unions already representing 179 600 workers had voted to quit work, with leaders to hear union reports later. Picketing began citywide as unions planned a general strike and transit service showed limited disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kenera
Wedney
Ernest Bohm
Conference of Labor Leaders
Lato
Coopers
Snes
Jitneys
Varinun
Atty
Scotland Yard Chief Is Dead
London, Sept 25 Alfred Ward chief inspector of Scotland Yard died in a hospital today He led police investigations into several sensational crimes in recent years He had visited the United States last May to bring back Ignatius Tribich Lincoln a former member of parliament and a self confessed German beacon who was extradited on forgery charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Alfred Ward
Scotland Yard
United States
Ignatius Tribich Lincoln
Wilson Goes to Baltimore for Campaign Trip
President Wilson traveled by special train from Shadow Lawn to Baltimore to discuss the railroad eight hour bill and other issues before the Nations Grain Dealers association. He was accompanied by Mrs Wilson and Secretary Tumulty, marking his first campaign-related trip away from Shadow Lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Branch
N. J
Wilson
Baltimore
The
Nations Grain Dealers’ Association
Shadow Lawn
Westend New Jersey
Mia. Wilson
Tumulty
Bread Famine in Vienna Disrupts Traffic
Prom dispatches from Vienna report a bread famine in the city causing traffic disruption. Rail service has been greatly disrupted since Roumania entered the war, with transportation incursions affecting Vienna and broader routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Zurich
London
Roumania
Posse Still Searches the Swamp Lands
Grand Rapids Minnesota September 25 The search of 300 men through woods and swamp lands in the Rownd Lake region to find the assailant of Mite Olga Dahl continues. Some think the fugitive may be dead from exhaustion while others believe he still hides in the vast swamps and forests amid gray timber wolves in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Minn
Olga Dahl
Rownd Lake
Western Union Has Bad Fire in Minneapolis
Fire of unknown origin destroyed much of the three story Western Union Telegraph building at Third street and Hennepin avenue, damaging an adjacent structure. James Taylor, a porter, is missing, believed to have slept in the basement. One thousand clocks operated by the company were put out of commission. Temporary offices sprang up across the business district as operations faced minimal disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Western Union Telegraph Company
Third Street
Hennepin Avenue
James Taylor
Organized gang of yeggs in state at Melville raid
Carrington North Carolina September 25 Yesgs who raided the Bank of Melville at Melville then county early Saturday obtained 1905 in negotiable notes in addition to 2300 in cash according to bank officials today Nitroglycerine used indicates a well organized gang of professionals in this state a series of robberies having taken place recently Mov ie actor killed Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin September 25 Samuel R Callon member of a troupe of moving picture actors of a Chicago film company was m an over and killed by an automobile driven by Tyan Thorpe at Ephram a summer resort 36 miles north of Sturgeon Bay Callon was 41 years old The troupe was posing for pictures in the vicinity when the incident occurred
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrington
N. C
Bank of Melville
Melville
County
Sturgeon Bay
Win
Samuel RK. Callon
Chicago
Tyan Thorpe
Ephram
Bturgeon Bay
Callon
Dent
German Socialist Conference Backs War Defense Plan
A Berlin telegram reported that a conference of German empire socialists voted 251 to 5 to defend Germany until enemies seek peace. The resolution denounces conquest aims, condemns wartime agitators, and urges government efforts toward termination of the conflict with peace for the German people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
En Onden
German Empire
Germany
Berlin
Amsterdam
Reuter Telegram Company
Socialists For
Labor Party
Social
Reichstag
Zeppelins Raid London Leave Casualties and Destruction
London reports two Zeppelins brought down after raiding the outskirts. One ship burned in descent, its crew captured or killed. a second raider fell in Essex with crew surrendering to constables. Metropolitan casualties rise to 28 dead and 39 wounded. provinces report two killed, up to seven wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Saventeen
Cretan Rebels Seize Island. Government Buildings Given Up
London reports 30,000 armed Cretan insurgents control Crete with Canes, Horaction and other coast towns in their grip. Greek authorities hand over all government buildings to the reparatist movement as King Constantine’s guard is reduced to a few. In Fargo, North Dakota, Sept 25, GOP campaign HQ opens at the Gardner hotel with state chairman Wm Lemke directing efforts and awaiting national aid to shore up senator and electoral votes for Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Athens
Canes
Horaction
Ous Slevim
Ton
Fargo
N. D
Wm. Lemke
Gardner Hotel
Lemke
National Committee
U. S
Wilson
Lemke Names Executive Committee for Campaign
William Lemke announced the Republican state central committee's executive slate at the BisMarck meeting. The 14 members include George Crozier Petersburg Barnt Anderson Churcha Ferry K J Nomland Buxton Robt Hughes Wahpeton KS Kameett Fingal C O Kell McKenzie Nels G Groven Grafton Gunder Reishus Beulah L H Simpson Dickinson H W Youngauist Powers Lake and C B Heinemeyer Beulah. A Batavia Line steamer was taken into harbor at The Hague via London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
N. D
William Lemke
State Central Committee
Republican Party
Bismarck
George Crozier
Petersburg
Barnt Anderson
Churcha Ferry
K. J. Nomland
Buxton
Robt. Hughes
Wahperton
KS Kameett
Fingal
Kell
Six Men Hurt In Omaha Street Car Smashup
Six men were seriously injured in a street car wreck on the Omaha Benson line. The car ran with defective brakes and broke loose on a hill, derailing after leaving the track. Two men were believed fatally harmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Nobr
Oumha-Benson
Broken Hearted Wife Ends Life and Child
Acquaintances report Mrs. Arthur Gelatt killed herself and her baby daughter at their Madison Wisconsin home over a broken marriage. The double tragedy followed by letters reveals the motive as a failed romance from the University of Wisconsin era and a European wedding trip. Mrs Gelatt was daughter of Dr Ludwig Hektoen a Chicago pathology professor noted for the Swope murder autopsy. Her husband is a La Crosse publisher and newspaper man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Rept
Arthur Gelatt
Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
Europe
Capitalist Nominees, Says Allan G. Benson
Allan J. Benson, Socialist candidate for president, denounces Democratic and Republican leaders as capitalist forces at a Madison Square Garden rally endorsing his ticket with George R. Kirkpatrick. He argues the Bodallet party would seize industries for public good, share wealth with workers, curb exports, and oppose a draft law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wilson
Charles E. Hushes
Allen J. Benson
Socialist Party
Madison Square Garden
Benson
George R. Kirkpatrick
Bodallet Party
Germany reports air raid on London and denials
Berlin reports extensive fires from Zeppelin raid on London and the southeast counties on Saturday night. Two Zeppelins were lost to anti aircraft fire in London. British and London press issue statements denying targeted damage to military sites and noting usual misstatements. Separate items report a road accident in Hankinson, North Dakota, where C. Carton was crushed to death by a badly placed jack screw under a car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Berlin
English Midland
Sars
Preas Bureau
Englad
Hankinson
Hankin
N. D
C. Carton
Yormal
Salvador Outbreak Follows Presidential Campaign Clash
From San Salvador reports say the republic faces another outbreak linked to the presidential campaign. In Masaya, liberal and conservative factions clashed with rifles, leaving several dead or wounded following an attempted assassination of liberal presidential candidate Dr. Julian Iris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Salvador
Republic of Salvador
Nicaragua
Julian Iris
Masaya
Bread price rise under Sherman act probe in Chicago
Chicago on September 25 reports United States District Attorney Clyne announced a probe into bread price increases from five to six cents a loaf. He warned that if bakers conspired to set prices, it would violate the Sherman anti trust law. Separately Fargo police report Fred La Brie, held for forgery in St Paul, escaped custody while being moved to face the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Lakers
United States
Clyne
Fargo
N. D
Fred LaBrie
St. Paul
LaBrie
Earl of Essex Found Dead in Bed Today
London dispatch reports the seventh Earl of Essex Gi Devereaux de Vere Capel age 50 found dead in bed at New Market after a period of illness. He owned about 15000 acres and was a large landholder. His second wife Adela Grant daughter of Beach Grant of New York survives him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Earl of Essex
Earl
New Market
Gi Devereaux de Vere Capel
Adela Grant
Beach Grant
New York
United States exports set world record in August
Washington reports American exports reached 610 million dollars in August, a new world record and 35 million above the prior high. Imports totaled 199,247,391 dollars, down 47 million from June but higher than any prior August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Commérce
Dedication of Marine Monument Halted by Grief Stricken Brother
Edward Melsenberg, brother of Samuel Meisenberg the Chicago marine killed at Vera Cruz, disrupted the Waldheim cemetery monument dedication by accusing the society of failing to fund the marine’s poverty stricken parents. He demanded transparency and threatened action to stop the event. The ceremony was canceled amid denials that any funds were promised. Earlier, Meisenberg’s funeral drew one of Chicago’s largest processions, with mayoral and state officials in attendance. Separately, a downtown fire in Bismarck, North Dakota threatened the district, limited by calm winds, damaging a livery barn restaurant and shooting gallery with $15,000 in losses. 22 horses were saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Boot
Samuel Meisenberg
Vera Cruz
Waldheim
Edward Melsenberg
Melsenberg
Bismarck
N. D
Clopton
Blackmail Case Grows As New Arrests Hit Syndicate
Chicago reports say two more members of the alleged International blackmail Syndicate were arrested using the Mann act. Homer T. French alias Jack French and Jimmie Christian allegedly obtained 15000 from a victim after posing as government officers. Christian was previously arrested and is on bond. The case involves claimed abductions and multi thousand dollar extortion in New York and Chicago with federal officials ready to testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Homer T. French
Jack” French
Jimmie” Christian
Christian
French
George Irwin
New York
Irwin
A. R. Wesley
Wesley
Alice Williams
United States
Mark A. Foote
William M. Offiey
United States Department Af Junthc
British reply to American note on mails is forward
Washington date line reports the British reply to the American note protesting mail charges arrived Friday. The embassy here indicates there is no bearing on the communications and the matter remains unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Landon
Germans Attack Verdun Front and Balkan Moves
Paris reports German forces attacked near Vaux Chappe Wood on the Verdun front but were repulsed. British and Russian artillery checked Bulgarian efforts to defend Kalmakiala heights. Bulgarian troops held the line as Romanians claimed successes in Transylvania and Dobrudja. Russian forces advanced near Florina capturing Hill 91, while forecasts of continued Balkan battles and air combat were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Verdun
Vaux Chappe Wood
Florina
Labbe Wood
Somme
French War Department
Guynemer
Serday
Koprive
Greek Macedonia
Kalmak
Galan
Lorinn
Famous attorney and wife found in White Mountains
Joseph A Dennison former Suffolk County district attorney and his wife were found after four days lost in the White mountains near Pitville Notch New Hampshire. They survived exhaustion and hunger in an abandoned log camp and lumber shack until hotel workers located them. A $1500 reward was announced by Daniel H Coakley and Thomas G Washburn in Boston for their rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitville Notch
N. Hy
Joseph A. Dennison
Suffolk County
Massachusetts
White Mountains
Ten Minua
Bar
Plague Victim Dies as Quarantine Keeps City Stages
A Milwaukee station agent identified as D Sept N died yesterday amid a plague scare. Officials report no additional cases. air-caused fatalities linked to stove regulation are noted, with continued quarantine and monitoring.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marseille
Tone
Subamring
Menomonie
Joseph Heidemar
Hudson Road
Dunn County
WEA
Baforsheer
Mazimam Aniaimm
Eeeseseess
Western Union
Roosevelt
Hughes
Battle Creek
Mich
Britiah Isles
Mangold
Essex County
England
Hague
Batavia
Tsacerneee
Husband
Baby
Allan G. Benson
Salvador
Paign
Rei Ree
Esocatiien
Vaux Chapre Wood
Kaimakiala Heights
Transylvania
Dubrudja
Sofa
Kalmakiala Heights
Çombarl Coast
Monitora
Lycoa
Bunday Bet Heyst
Bruker
Reuter
Flushing
Bucharest
Dobrudja
War Office
Ancre Brook
France
Nextville Ct
Vaam
Petrograd
Pripet Marshes
Sereth
Milwaukee
Wie
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!