Strike shuts down New York transit in major conflict
Brooklyn Rapid Transit workers walkout triggers citywide disruption as subway elevated and surface lines stall. Manhattan commuters face severe delays with jitneys charging high fares and traffic jams choking bridges and boroughs. Police arrest several attackers amid tense gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Manhattan
Bronx
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Lines
BRT
James Sheridan
Brooklyn
Sheridan
Worat Traction
Subway
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
West End
Brooklyn Bridge
Williamsbore Bridge
BrookWynn
Borough Hall
Interborough Subway
Winghy
British Miners Leader Wins Strike Mandate Amid Talks
London reports a decisive mandate for a coal strike as Robert Emmottson leads the miners. They demand two shillings more per man or shift and a four shilling cut in coal prices. mediation is set to begin, with the labor alliance joining the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lloyd George
Robert Emiltin
Alliaice
Boy Found Shot To Death In Heathen Nel
A 12 year old boy was found shot to death at Heathen Nel on August 31. A revolver lay nearby. Police and county officials investigated with no immediate suspects and the morning report noted the incident as a possible homicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy
Heathen
Nel
Fred Har
Javenite
Mote
John L. Behreck
Nes
U.S
Cuba
Sihnasior Cloneval
Florida Weat Pals
Calle
Mall Devances
Miyo Beté
California Primaries Highlight Civic Bond Proposals
California voters address two bond issues in the primary: a World War memorial auditorium costing 4.1 million with 13 400 seats and a Coliseum in Exposition Park costing 900 thousand with 75 100 seats for entertainments and athletics. The Republican Senate contest in California aims to oppose Jammer 1 and Phelan seeks renomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Jammer 1
Phelan
California
War Memorial Auditorium
Coliseum Wil
Los
Los Angeles
Marine Corps
Exposition Park
King Albert Honors Olympiad Winners in Antwerp Ceremony
King Albert of Belgium presented medals and awards for the seventh Olympiad to winners in athletics swimming and rowing at the Antwerp stadium. About 40 of roughly 100 athletics awards went to Americans who cheered the king, while Brand Whitlock the American ambassador stood with the royal party. The crown prince Leopold and the young prince Charles distributed second and third place awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antwerp
Albert
Belgium
United States
Brand Whitlock
Leopold
Prince
Charles
Holy War Looms in Mesopotamia. Rebel Attacks on Hillah
An official British report notes 1,500 tribesmen attacked Hillah in Mesopotamia on Thursday but retreated under heavy shell fire. The area between the Tigris and Euphrates is described as ominous with calls for violent holy war and renewed insurgent activity around Satoaweth. In Britain funeral customs shift with biers and undertakers’ rules affecting burial rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hillah
Muphrates River
Mesopotamia
Muntetik
Lower Tigris
Lower
Euphrates
Satoaweth
England shuts down on all coal exports
Cable from London reports Britain halt coal exports in response to anticipated miners strike. General Hollis confirms complete stoppage as government move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Washington
Great Britain
Oothmerve Olay
Canny General Hollis
London
Riots In Florence During Soviet Government Rally
In Florence on Monday a police commissioner was shot and killed during a meeting supporting recognition of the Augeian soviet government. Police fired back, wounding seven and killing two persons. A 24 hour protest order followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Italy
King
Pervons
Fire at Cork deputy’s country residence shocks residents
A mob of armed men burned the residence of Deputy Lieutenant Joseph Fike in Cork County near the town. The attack occurred yesterday as authorities investigated the incident and residents reeled from the violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cork
Magninei
Joseph Fike
Arkansaw Corn Makes Sixty Gallons Per Acre
In Little Mook Ark the tale notes Arkansaw corn producing about sixty gallons per acre. Vaudeville figure Frank De Voe joked about Moonshine Nell as a rural theme. Walter Matthews, a wealthy Indian, reports crops near Bella Vista are fine as he returns from a business trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ark
Frank de
Little Rock
Bella Vista
Walt
Walter
Rich friend killed in Lovera Lane bandit ambush
Mrs Gladys Jacobson, once separated from her husband, drove the body of wealthy merchant Howard Rhodes to St Francis Hospital after an alleged looter shot Rhodes twice on Lovera Lane near Evanston. She says Rhodes grabbed a revolver and fired. the bandit returned fire. The story followed a recent crash and a prior lawsuit against Frank Story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Gladys Virginia Jacobson
St. Francis Hospital
Howard B. Rhodes
Rhodes
Frank Story
Jacobaon
Buygded
Trexday
L ' Lane
Bitten
Mr. Richards
Prairie Road
Ponzi Case Evidence to Suffolk Grand Jury
Boston August 31 The $14 400 000 Ponzi scheme and its many phases will be presented to the Suffolk county grand jury at a forthcoming session. Evidence includes a ring of higher up men alleged to have engineered the plot with Ponzi as figurehead and police officials active as agents. Old Colony Foreign Exchange Company also to be heard on its activities. Rumors speak of impending resignations from the police force following disclosures involving officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Ponzi
Boston Police Department
Suffolk County Grand Jury
Powel
Old Colony Foreign Exchange Company
Wholegate
Tite
Infantile Paralysis Outbreak Reported in Boston
Boston records an epidemic of infantile paralysis with 36 cases in three weeks, far above the 3 cases a year ago. Health Commissioner William Woodward warns the cases rise and there is cause for concern. Mayor Andrew J. Peters asks city council to appropriate 10 000 from the reserve fund to combat the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoston
Stn
William ©. Woodwar
Andrew J. Peters
Spanish Cabinet Resigns in Madrid Advices
Paris reports the Spanish cabinet has resigned, with advices received Monday from Madrid indicating the government stepping down.
Western G. O. P. Leaders to Chicago for Meeting
Western Republican leaders from western states travel to Chicago for a two day conference. They plan to report to William H. Huse, partisan committee chairman, on political alignments and legal questions before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Huse
Florence General Strike Follows Clash Between Socialists and Police
A general strike was proclaimed in Florence after a clash between socialists and police during a May Day protest. Police Commissioner Congaan and two socialists were injured in the confrontation, sparking calls for labor action across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Viorence
Sociallaje
Police
nwHling
Mune Bunday
Congaan
Martial Law Declared in Canton Amid Military Government
Peking reports August that a military government has proclaimed martial law in Canton to overthrow the Mellie government. Ambitious claims suggest a severe crackdown as authorities move to stabilize the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Peking
Women May Not Give Exact Age In Registration
Lincoln Neb Sept 2 Attorney General Clarence A Davis says women need not reveal their exact age when registering in cities with registration. If they state they are over 21 the bureau may accept it. Clerks may note probable age for identification. Men may also request the same consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Clarence A. Davis
Industrial War Threatens Britain
London reports a critical 46 hour window to avert a nationwide labor stoppage as coal miners near full backing from railway and transport unions threatens a general strike. Government and executives face strong pressure from workers who have delegated broad bargaining power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United Kingdom
Triple Ad
Wiffen Fr Redistance
Professor Hall Discharged by Democrats
New York Sept 2 Prof John C Hall of Salem Ore head of the Scandinavian bureau of the democratic national committee was discharged Wednesday at Democratic headquarters announced by Senator Harrigan of Minnesota The charge against Hall followed testimony before the Senate Investigating Committee in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John C. Hall
Salem
Ore
Democratic National Committeer
Benator Harrigan
Mianinaippi
Hull
Chicago
Fort Worth Clinches Pennant In Texas League
Fort Worth clinched the pennant in the Texas league after a victory yesterday. Negotiations are underway with the Southern Association for a postseason series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Mort Worth
Tex
Worth
Southern Association
Jann Burglar Reported Near Carnival Grounds
Indianapolis police were told by Lawrence Dinamore of a burglar named Jann who allegedly emerged at carnival premises taking a cow bell a drum and a traveling bag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Lawrence Dinamore
Game law breakers fined in Hibbing court
Edward Hines of Chicago and several Lee Anglin pleaded guilty to violations of game laws in Hibbing Minnesota municipal court. They were fined 202 dollars and found with partridges shot out of season. The guilty pleas were given over long distance telephone and mailed a check to cover the fine. Platefeld New Jersey September notes death in England of Charles W Kina longtime private secretary to J P Lorgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hibbing
Minn
Edward Hines
Chicago
Platefeld
N. J
England
Charles W. Kina
J. P Lorgan
Longworth Daughter Joins Senate Photo Scene
An amused spectacle unfolds as Mira Longworth daughter of the late president and Roosevelt Leangworth participate in a Monday political probe photo session. A federal building attendant interrupts as photographers coax smiles and adjustments while the crowd moves to the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mira Allen Roosevelt Leangwerth
Senate Politihal
Federal Building
Mps
Longworth
Moosevel
Ile
Mike
Keynt
Mira
Reds threaten to keep fighting amid armistice talks
Varna reports Soviet messages to Paris insist Moscow will resume offensive unless Poland shows genuine desire for peace. Warsaw dispatches say talks may not move from Minsk to Haifa and that the Reds have captured four villages east of Brest-Litovsk as Polish forces retreat. Polish officials fear agreement may fail but trust Reds cannot easily reorganize before spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varna
Paris
Moscow
Warsaw
Minsk
Higa
London
Brest-Litoyak
Peace Delegation in Minsk Reports Worsening Sanitation
A Minsk wireless message says Potish peace delegation members and aides suffer illness due to unsanitary conditions. Maurice Pate of Denver and Herschel Walker of Philadelphia, both relief workers, are among the sick. Delegates are restricted to limited walkways and hours, with interns and correspondents confined to the delegation’s premises. News access is limited to Soviet organs, and no Warsaw messenger has arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Minsk
Lo Maurice Pate
Denver
American Relief Administration
Herschel Walker
Philadelphia
Newapaper
Moscow
Ft Sa
Menage
Veterans placed in vocational training total around sixteen thousand
Nearly 16 000 disabled veterans of the late war have been placed in vocational training and are on the way to rehabilitation. An additional 4 000 to 5 000 will be similarly placed as schools and colleges reopen next month. The Joint drive by the federal board for vocational education and the American Legion aims to place about 20 000 more government pupils, bringing autumn totals to about 56 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aug
Federal Board For Vocational Edueation
American Legion
Attempted Dynamiting of Local Train in Mount Carmel
An alleged dynamite attack occurred late Monday near Mount Carmel Pa as two to three charges were set off along a passage near the Richardsa Colliery Company facility. No injuries reported and authorities investigate the failed attempt close to the railway join at the bottom of Narele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Carmel Pa
Aug
Pas
Hichardsa Colliery
Beaguehana Callerys Company
Nemr
Narele Nawritaln
Four Killed in Riots in Chiahen Provinces
Dublin reports four deaths in a riot as authorities clash with republican sympathizers. Three policemen and one soldier among the dead with at least five officers wounded during clashes late Friday night in four provinces. The advices indicate escalating unrest and casualties on both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Chiahen
Telah
Sultan Not to Fight Says Turkish Leader
In Constantinople on August 3 the Turkish sultan announced he will not engage in further action as the national mood shifts. His forces consist of only two battalions and doubt grows over any immediate military operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Tan
Turkey
Austrian Premier Telehy Stricken by Illness Rumors Spread
Aug 41 report from Hudapeat says Premier Telehy is suffering from bloat poisoning amid rumors of poisoned needles and a mysterious bar involved in the incident. The details remain unclear as officials investigate the alleged acts and health concerns surrounding the premier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudapeat
Telehye
Zamora Defeat Confirmed From Mexican Telegraph
Washington reports confirmation from the American embassy in Mexico that Mexican federal troops defeated bandit leader Gamers near Auilana Jalínco. The dispatch arrived Monday as part of diplomatic communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aus
Former Soldier Ex-Service Men Farm Progress Report
Sept. 3 The Soldiers' Land Settlement board reports on ex service men with state loans. Sixty men show 4540 acres in crops including 1671 in corn and 912 in wheat. Forty combine dairying with farming and hold 101% cattle and hogs, plus other stock.
Campbell Leads In Michigan G.O.P. Nomination Fight
Detroit September 1 Republican gubernatorial nomination in Michigan appeared to be between Milo Campbell and A G Groesbeck with Campbell leading by about 990 votes in incomplete returns. Democratic side had Woodbridge unopposed for governor. In Third District congressional race Helen Statler of Kalamazoo led her two male challengers with a decisive early margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Michigan
Campbell
A. G. Groesbeck
Woodbridge
Woodbridge N. Perris
Helen Curtainous Btatter
Kalamazoo
Witen I
Alow
Statler Wienest
U S Reply to Poland Warning Reaches State Department
The United States has received Poland's formal reply to an August 2 note cautioning Poland against transgressing ethnographic boundaries. Prince Lubomirski delivered the reply yesterday, with an informal response earlier via Warsaw channels. officials called the handling not disappointing. Further comment awaited on the form of the communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Molesmor
Arate
Prince Lubormirski
Pollah Nitnlater
Wiateaw
Messenger Eludes Havner Amid Warrants in Packing Firm Case
A fugitive named Messenger dodged state and local authorities while linked to the Associated Packing company matter. He reportedly entered Dew Molvnes and Dre Moines before returning due to matters involving God Mackin, head of a mechanical group tied to the tank project. Authorities pursue Havner and related officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lige
Cenorge
Messenger
Onl
Associated Packing Company
Ouxe
Molvnes
Dre Moines
God Mackinnon
Fighting Flares Again in West Virginia Mine Country
Fragmentary wartime dispatches describe renewed clashes around the village of Chatterov in the coal region. Reports mention Thacker Coal Company assets and impending federal reinforcements as fighting intensifies in the rural hills and woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Wilhimenon
Chatterov
Thacker Coal Company
Successor Named for Late Judge Gaynor in State Court
The state central committee convenes tonight to select a successor to the late Judge Gaynor of the state supreme court. Potential appointees include Aalliie Wimee Didigee CL WW, Vermilion Centerville, Judge BG Albert Jefferson, Judge A. Dawley, Cedar Rapids, and H. C. Evans Carydon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Moines
State Central
Jiere
Pelert
Ruroennor
Mirah Gwyner
Justion
State Supreme Court
Amos
Aalliie Wimee
Didigee
Vermilion
Centerville
Albert Jefferson
A. Dawley
Cedar Rapids
Dodge H.C. Evans
Carydon
McSwiney Death Question of Moments in London Jail
Lord Mayor Terence MacSwiney lay dying in Brixton prison amid British government resolve not to intervene. Reports say physicians considered artificial feeding as his condition worsened. Mary McSwiney condemned the plan, urging restraint while Ireland protests and appeals for clemency continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Brixton
Cork
Terenees
Maver
British Empire
Mabeeo
Muriel
McSwiney
Mary McEwiney
Mary McAwiney
England
Terry
America
Iceland
Downing
Ireland
McSwines
Belfast Riots Crown City’s Worst Violence in History
Belfast on August 31 saw deadly rioting with at least four to six deaths reported as troops intervened. Police blame Sinn Fein and gunfire for the clashes, targeting shipyards, streets near the unionist quarter, and civilian shops. Hospitals treated numerous bullet wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Yeat Orday
Ware
Sifins Fenners
Pollcw
Orlock
Grace Orr
Royal Victoria and Mater Toopitals
Sing Beiners
Ewarte Rew
Lina Felners Sunde
Wockers
Awen
Vinion
Sirees
Sian Meiners
Unioniar
York
North Sty
Scormberants
Salle
TurK Leader S Sick Bus Still Full of Fight
A garbled report from Constantinople quotes Durkieh au Hiovaliet officials declaring resilience amid political turmoil. The text mentions Eid of the government at Angeana and references unrest, a sick leader, and continued resistance as events unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Kemal Vash
Durkieh Au Hiovaliet
Angeana
Ireland records violent season with banded uniform attack
A garbled police report notes a violent incident involving a person in a Gulteeman's uniform and a shooting claim. The piece mentions city lines and a dated reference to January 1 and various names, but the text is unclear and many details are lost.
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. Y
Pittsburg
William Snyder
Pittsburgh
Comneten
Ie’ Whitney
Georges Quintard Tney
New Orieans
Senate
King Albert
Scotland
Undertakers’ Association
Trade Society
Virginia Jacobson
Supfolk Grand Jury
Mrs
Frank Schultz
Palisades Amusement Park
New York City
Nebraska
Britain
Prof. Hall
Democrats
Game Law Breakers
Alice Lengworth
Zamora
Aaron S. Wathins
Aaron S. Watkins
Germantown
Ohio
Watkins
Misa Emma L. Davia
Middleburg
South Dakota
Diers’ Land Settlement Board
U. S
Havner
Gaynor
Mowine
Oald
Louitelin
Amr
Gulteeman
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!