New York Legislators Tied to Insurance Lobby Payments
In a state probe on fire insurance companies, a law firm received 32000 dollars in two years for work on special legislation. Insurance Commissioner Hotchkiss says companies funded corrupt legislators, with no itemized vouchers. Legislators allegedly kept constant contact with the lobby and a state insurance committee member helped argue the lobbyist bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hotchkiss
State Insurance Committee
Monstrous Wolf Slain in Walworth County Tale of Pursuit
LeBeau March 13. A huge female wolf long preying on livestock in eastern Walworth County was shot and killed this week by W. & Wilson at the Wilson brothers ranch northeast of the city. The beast stalked Swan Creek country, attacking calves, poultry, swine and even a yearling colt. A long chase by Oliver Peterson ended with the wolf taking refuge in a water hole. darkness forced a retreat. The carcass was sent to Selby, along with a small coyote, for state bounty evaluation. The wolf measured over six feet and is the largest ever exhibited in this region of South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Peterson
Swan Creek
South Dakota
Death of Henry Casavant in Ranch House Incident
Deadwood Telegram reports that Henry Casavant, about 17, shot himself with a 20 30 Winchester rifle in a ranch house two miles north of St. Cnge between 1 and 4 pm. He died instantly, found with powder marks on fingers and a pool of blood on the floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Casavant
Alex Laravie
St. Cnge
Inquest Rules Henry Casavant's Death a Self Inflicted Gunshot
Coroner R B Holvey reports Henry Casavant died at the Alex Laravie ranch on March 18 1910 from a self inflicted 20 30 rifle shot. Jurors G W Messing T W Quillan and A S Furois found the death self inflicted after hearing community context including his attendance at a local dance with a respected young woman. Funeral arrangements set for St Onge with Frost of Belle Fourche handling burial preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian
R. BE. Holvey
Tead
St. Onge
G. W .Messing
T. W. Quillan
Furois
Lawrence
South Dakota
A. D
E. Holvey
Said
Henry Casavant
Henry Cauvant
Alex Laravie
Thot
Frost
Belle Fourche
Floods sweep three families from homes near Glencoe
Bismark N D March 18 It is reported today that three families near Glencoe were swept down the river when floods carried away their homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismark
N. D
Glencoe
Drowned Man in Belle Fourche River Accident
Hol Hurst employed at Sam McKean’s ranch drowned while crossing the Belle Fourche River. A cable across the river and a moving skiff failed when a cake of ice struck the boat. Hurst clung to the cable but disappeared after abandoning it. the body had not yet been recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sundance Monitor
Hol Hurst
Sam McKean
Belle Fourche
Hurst
Mra. McKean
Aberdeen Hosts First South Dakota Auto Show
Aberdeen S D March 19. The city opened an automobile show after months of prep aimed at proving it has more cars per capita than any U S city. It features nearly all major American makes plus motorcycles and auto accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
United States
South Dakota
Land Wanted Near Railroad for Homesteads and Lands
The Fisher Land, Loan and Insurance Agency in Redfield seeks purchasable homestead relinquishments and deeded lands near railroads. They will consider income paying residences in exchange. Prices must be reasonable. no overpaying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher Land, Loan and Insurance Agency
Redfield
G. D
Department store saleswomen shift roles after marriage
In New York twelve thousand saleswomen, one third are wives and mothers, with most taking on positions after marriage. Rapid City adopts a commission government plan by a majority of 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rapid City
Commission
Insurgent Republicans Vote With Democrats on Rules Fight
The House debated Norris amendments and Cannon’s fate as insurgents allied with Democrats while a battle over enlarging the rules committee raged. A 164 to 150 adjournment vote paused the dispute and a 182 to 160 ruling followed Norris’ appeal amid dramatic exertions on the floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris
Cannon
Washington
Dalizell
President Taft Maintains Neutral Stance on Cannon Struggle
President Taft adopts a middle road as he departs for Albany. He replies briefly to a flood of telegraphic appeals for intervention, stating this matter is none of his business. He also issues a proclamation admitting France to its minimum tariff, easing the tariff dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
Taft
Albany
Washington
France
Norris Urged as Burkett's Successor in Senate
Lincoln Nebraska March 19 Representative Norris who introduced the amendment to the rules committee causing the filibuster will likely be rewarded for starting the final test of Camnonslam Today he is urged as Burketts successor in the senate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannon
Champ Chark
Missouri
Lincoln
Neb
Norris
Burkett
Senate
Calhoun Birthday Observed Across South Carolina
Charleston observances mark the 128th anniversary of John C. Calhoun's birth with widespread tributes from public schools and literary groups underscoring his enduring influence in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
D. C
John C. Calhoun
South Carolina
Calhoun Celebrated as One of South Carolina's Notable Figures
Observers mark an anniversary honoring John C Calhoun born in Charleston in 1782. The text notes his pivotal role in the Democratic Party, shifts among parties, and shared presidential ambitions with contemporaries like Clay and Webster. It mentions his two terms as vice president and lasting influence in memory halls and state history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun
Theville
Democratic Party
Clay
Websten
The
United States
Waybray Case Heads to Trial in June
Council Bluffs March 18 The trial of J Maybray and Gates on charges of swindling via fake athletic events will likely begin this afternoon A single defense claim of attempted complicity is noted Willard Powell of Denver figures in the case The state rested last night Fred Mull of Splan Springa Wis was rearrested today after the indictment was dismissed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
J., Maybray
Gates
Willard Powell
Denver Horan
Fred Mull
Splan Springa
Wis
William J. Bryan Turns Fifty In Lincoln Birthday
William J. Bryan, three time presidential candidate, reaches age 50 born March 19 1860 in Salem Illinois. In Lincoln friends and business associates send congrats as he and his family, then in Buenos Ayres, prep for sail to England and return to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
William J. Bryan
United States
Salem
Ill
Bryan
Buenos Ayres
England
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure and $100 Reward
A classic medical ad proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional cure for catarrh with a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure. The ad urges readers to send for testimonials and lists Toledo Ohio makers F J Cheney & Co. as suppliers. It also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
O. Seld
Boot and Shoe Workers Payout of Sick Benefits
The Boot and Shoe Workers reported paying out 66629 dollars in sick benefits during the last fiscal year.
Pinchot Roosevelt Sails for Hamburg Today
Readable text notes Pinchot and President Roosevelt sailing for Hamburg today. The article references anticipated meetings or events related to their voyage and high level diplomacy.
Hearing Highlights Reclamation Controversy In March
Newell director of the reclamation service testified in Washington on March 19 about interviews with Arthur Davis the service chief engineer. He urged that Garfield withdrawals were illegal and should be restored though he protested restorations. Pinchot headed to Hamburg with plans to meet Roosevelt later today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
F. H. Newell
Reclamation Service
Balinger-Piloti
Arthur Davis
Ballinger
Garfield
Nowell
Pinchot
Hamburg
Roosevelt
Earthquake Shocks Felt After Mexico South America Event
Seismograph at St Ignatius college records three shocks this morning, traced to Mexico or South America last night. Preliminary quake at 6 23 p m caused north south vibrations lasting until 6 36 p m. Father Odenbach notes the origin as distant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
St. Ignatius College Observatory
Father Odenbach
Mexico
South America
Woman Seeks Custody of Unborn Child in Divorce Plea
In Denver Mrs. Myrtle E. Black asks for divorce and custody of both her existing child and an unborn baby. She alleges husband John C. Black has been cruel and threatened to leave, prompting her to seek custody as part of the wartime plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Myrtle E. Black
John C. Black
Roosevelts Depart After African Journey
Abuhamed Sudan March 14 Roosevelt and family arrived after a night train from Khartoum. Dusty arid stretches did not spoil comfort. Farewells were exchanged with Haglist native officials and expedition members as the three cheers occurred. The Workingmen's Federation of New York outlines measures for Albany action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abuhamed
Soudan
Roosevelt
Khartoum
Haglist
Roosevelts
Workingmen's Federation
State of New York
Albany
Also Mentioned on This Page
N.Y
Walworth
Deadwood
Joe Cannon
Nebraska
House
Randall
Honor Calhoun
Waybray
Agai | Him
Will Meek
Newell
Recla- Service
Ives
St. Ignatius College
Koup
Pouk
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!