Tidal wave deaths and costly damage hit New England coast
A devastating northeast gale and tidal surge hit Chelsea and Boston coast, killing three and wrecking hundreds of cottages. A policeman warned residents, rescuers saved trapped families, and property losses topped over a million dollars across Boston Harbor and Hull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Feencon
Chelsea
Boston
James E. Dolan
Atlantic Avenue
Hull
Biddeford
Prout’s Neck
Old Orchard
Ferry Beach
Camp Ellis
Biddeford Pool
Illinois
Mississippi Valley
Tennessee
North Carolina
Upper
New York State
New York City
Chicago
Airship Sails to Peak With Mount Rainier Flight
Reginald Weatherby, a 22 year old from Spanaway Lake near Tacoma, completed and tested an aluminum aeroplane after three years of work. With two companions, he circled Mount Rainier at 15000 feet, landed on the crater rim, then resumed flight over snowfields. Weatherby studied at MIT and improved his craft with undulating planes replacing a propeller to reach 120 miles per hour without vibration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reginald Weatherby
Spanaway Lake
Tacoma
Weatherby
Mount Rainier
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Boston
Five Trainmen Die in Head On Wreck Near Seymour Ind
Five trainmen were killed and two fatally injured in a head on collision between freight trains Nos. 51 and 98 on the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern near Fort Ritner Indiana. The wreck occurred on a sharp curve, apparently due to a misunderstanding of orders, with engines and cars smashed and debris scattered. A relief train rushed to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern
Seymour
Ind
Fort Ritner
Aged Pastor and Wife Slain Near Elnora Indiana
Rev. William Ritter and his wife were found dead in their home half a mile east of Elnora Indiana. Both bodies showed no clear signs of robbery. The minister owned 1400 acres in Daviess County and has two children, John W. Ritter of Indianapolis and Mrs. Elizabeth Fisher of Elnora. Local countywide alarm followed the discovery after Christmas visitors Milford Ketchum and wife found the bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ritter
Elnora
Ind
Milford Ketchum
Blow on Head Changes Man, Judge Says Parole Given
Judge Ralph S Latshaw of the Criminal Court in Kansas City believes Daniel J Lavery once a Chicago bricklayer became a criminal after a head blow. Lavery was paroled to Charles Murray of an Illinois insane asylum after a four year burglary sentence. He had been twice committed to Illinois institutions for the insane, discharged the second time six months ago. A head injury two years ago allegedly altered his personality and an operation may be planned when he is returned to Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Daniel J. Lavery
Chicago
Ralph S. Latshaw
Criminal Court
Lavery
Charles Murray
Illnois
Illinois
Imperial Heir Appointed to Govern Finland
Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholaievitch, second cousin to the emperor, is named to assume full direct charge of affairs in Finland. The report notes consolidating the administration and reinforcing imperial control across the province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Nicholaievitch
Finland
Republic of
Siberia
United States
Great Northern
Vancouver
New Westminster
B.C
London
Gen. Booth
Salvation Army
Girl Slain suitor sought in Toledo
Carol Hunt, 18, was killed at the Hunt home in Toledo Ohio and her parents Mr and Mrs Stephen Hunt were wounded though not seriously Joseph Mackley 23 a railroader with a wife and child in Mansfield Ohio is being sought by police He allegedly entered the home and began shooting after being repulsed by the girl He reportedly reloaded after exhausting his cartridges and fled the scene
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Carol Hunt
Stephen Hunt
Joseph Mackley
Hunt Home
Mackley
Mansfield
Hunt
Engine Crash at St Paul Union Depot Reveals Big Wreck
Great Northern freight engine plunged through the bagg age room at St Paul Union Station at 6 am causing cars to pile on tracks and the train shed roof to threaten collapse. Engineer La Clair leaped to safety, saying brakes failed to stop the train as wreckage resembled an explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul Union Station
Great Northern
Union Depot
St. Paul
la Clair
Trolley Car Falls Into River at Seymour Conn
A trolley car jumped a switch beside the Naugatuck River during a storm at Seymour Connecticut, plunging forty feet and crashing through ice to the river bottom. Motorman Fred Beard and Conductor Marcus Donovan drowned. five passengers escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crown
Sehd
Naugantic River
Seymour
Conn
Fred Beard
Marcus Donovan
Mississippi names Colonel Gordon as interim senator
Governor Noel designates Colonel James Gordon of Mississippi as temporary United States Senator to replace the late McLaurin. The 76 year old former commander of the Second Mississippi Cavalry in the Civil War will serve until the legislature reconvenes on January 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M’laurin
James Gordon
Noel
Mississippi
United States
McLaurin
Second
Mississippi Cavalry
Two Children Die in Loveland Fire Tragedy
In Loveland Ohio a house fire killed Rosa Sonnecalf eight and Paul Sonnecalf five. Neighbors Stanley Lever and Cliff Lattimer, noted ball players, attempted to rescue the children but were unable to save them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loveland
L. Sonnecalf
Rosa
Paul Sonnecalf
Stanley Lever
Cliff Lattimer
Woman Santa Claus Burned by Fire During Act
Miss Clara McClory dressed as Santa Claus in Charleston Indiana with a large false beard. Her beard touched the Christmas tree lights and caught fire leaving her in serious condition from burns. Taken from Sheriff, Killed. Orville Snyder, who killed Arthur Green Dee, 24, was seized by five masked men and shot to death while en route to Canyon City jail Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Charleston
Clara McClory
Orville Snyder
Arthur Green Dee
J. H. Casady
Canyon City
Ore
Fatalities in chaotic Bluefield celebration incident
A mishap during festive events in Bluefield West Virginia resulted in multiple deaths and injuries as crowds celebrated. Authorities report a violent altercation and accidental deaths amid the turmoil, with investigations underway and community leaders urging calm.
Zelaya Flees From Corinto Aboard Guerrero to Mexico
Reports say former President Jose Zelaya left Corinto aboard the Mexican gunboat Guerrero heading to Mexico. The departure was kept secret with only a few friends aware. The government allegedly allowed exile, amid interference by officials and border controls, as Zelaya sought perpetual exile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otf
Jose Zaragua
Corinto
Guerrero
Mexico
Zelaya
Nicaragua
Assurico
Micharegua
Fire kills six in Pennsylvania explosion devastates Bronosky home
Six members of the Bronosky family and a seventh child were killed or severely injured when a fire started by overheated powder exploded a keg at their home in Stenbenffconoskaville Pennsylvania. The blaze forced a child to jump from an upstairs window as others were trapped. The blast halted all rescue attempts and left several seriously harmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve
Fragmentary court note on educators and officials in states
Incomplete OCR text names educators and officials across states and schools. It mentions a high school rector, a director, and various institutions, with references to Minnesota, Louisiana, and Nebraska. Context remains unclear due to garbled wording and broken phrases.
Also Mentioned on This Page
York
Tee A
Capron
The
Express Company
New York
Forest Service
Hunshes
A. Cook
Rock Island
New York Stock Exchange
Troquois Iron Company
Calumet River
Charles W. Morse
Charles C. Dickinson
Carnegie Trust Company of
Taft
Congress
Knox
Mexico City
Washington Corre
Heriin
Sully
Pollock
Topeka
Kansas State Bank
Canada
Alberta
Saskatchewan
R. B. Bennett
Calgary
Explorers’ Club
Dr. Cook
Mount McKinley
Sheldon
Phenix Insurance Company
E. D. Scales
Texas
Stubbs
Kansas
Detroit
Bluefield
W. Va
Flamis
Seve
cHope
John
Tin Charg
Frank
Islands
Braska Verett
Louise Minnes
Hur
He Uhire
Ed Rears
Louisian
Fir
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!