British destroyer Tiger crushed in collision with cruiser Burwick
In dark naval maneuvers off the Isle of Wight the destroyer Tiger misjudged distance and was cut in two by the cruiser Burwick. Thirty two drowned and one died of injuries, with 25 lost later added to the official count. Lieut Middleton, commander of the Tiger, is believed among the dead. tugs and rescue boats worked through the night as an inquiry opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Eng
Tiger
Burwik
Isle of Wight
Burwick
Lear
Mwiger
Lieut. Middleton
Portsmouth
Democrats Claim Big Advantage From Filibuster Clash
Washington April 3 Democrats celebrate forcing adverse votes on wool pulp and white paper tariff removal and on injunction limits in the House. They say the tactic united Republicans against the president and will aid the coming campaign. The battle began after 5 pm and lasted until 10 pm with Payne resisting debate plans as Williams pressed for a record vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
John Sharp Williams
Hayes
California
Rules Committee
Congress
Payne
Ways and Means Committee
Clayton
Alabama
Yeas
Dynamite scare empties Collinwood schools
Cleveland April 3. Superintendent Frank H Whitney says rumors that a dynamite blast will destroy Collinwood schools have caused parents to withdraw pupils. Officials believe the threat is false and no damage has occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collinwood
Cleveland, O
Frank H. Whitney
Disease turns a Black man white in death
N O April 3 Eugene Ord a negro died here. He had been white by disease, according to his sister. The change in color was due to leucoderma an affliction. Death resulted from nervous system breakdown caused by the malady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. O
Eugene Ord
Circle of Haggan fire deemed incendiary by inquiry
Report from Lexington Kentucky on April 3 states that investigators found the burning of the Circle of James B Haggan stables as a possible incendiary job. Officials say several workers were discharged amid financial troubles and a vengeance motive is suspected. An inquiry has begun to determine if night riders were involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jlexington, Ky
James B. Haggan
Truman
Patterson Fears Anarchy Meeting In Patterson
Patterson N J April 3 Trouble looms as police seek to block a protest meeting by anarchists over mail closures to La Questione Sociale with Alexander Berkman listed as the chief speaker. City authorities vow no further tolerance and aim to drive the anarchists from Patterson under the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson
N. J
la Questione Sociale
Alexander Berkman
A Traveler for President by Robert Lee Dunn
The piece argues that commercial travelers, numbering 200000 to 300000, are among the keenest public opinion critics and largely favor William Howard Taft for president. It notes travelers as shrewd observers and describes how trade follows national presence abroad, with Hawaii, the Philippines, and distant islands cited as examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lee Dunn
Europe
Globe Trotters
Knights of the Grip
William Howard Taft
Hawaii
Philippines
Statewide bid to defeat Bob in party shakeup
Washington and Madison warn of a frame-up by stalwarts and corporation sympathizers to push primaries against La Follette delegates. They aim to elect Taft delegates. La Follette supporters are urged to mobilize to stop the move amid Pringle's mayoral stance and alleged cross-party involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
la Follette
Taft
Pringle
Milwaukee
la Follette Party
Dave Rose
Taft Busy Schedule In Chicago For Weekend Visit
Taft arrives in Chicago at 4 45 pm and faces a tightly guarded schedule through Saturday night. He will speak on the Philippines at a Baptist Methodist Presbyterian and Congregational dinner, attend the Hamilton club banquet, and participate in political conferences and events with the Press club and Commercial club banquets. A plain clothes guard accompanies him and the entry route remains secret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Taft
Philippines
Hamilton Club
Press Club
Commercial Club
Dynamiter dies in court battle in Indiana
In Terre Haute on April 3 Henry F. McDonald, jailed for dynamiting a Sandford church, fired in a courtroom killing Chief of Detectives Dwyer and wounding Harvey W. Jones Ira Wellman and Sylvester Doyle before being shot and dying at a hospital. His brother James denies involvement. Officers guard McDonald. authorities pursue no charges against James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Henry F. McDonald
Sandford
Tiger
Dwyer
Harvey W. Jones
Ira Wellman
Sylvester Doyle
McDonald
James McDonald
Theofficers
La Crosse Gas Manager Williams Resigns Amid Departures
C H Williams of La Crosse Gas and Electric resigns as city manager. Reports indicate a paid advance on contract terms and multiple conferences with bondholders and stockholders. An assistant labeled as the real boss is noted, signaling internal tensions and leadership changes. The sequence includes repeated meetings concerning debt and equity arrangements.
Williams resigns La Crosse Gas and Electric post
Cr. H Williams, manager of La Crosse Gas and Electric, resigns hastily after long friction with assistant manager P M Gelatt. Rumors say he left with a promised new post in Colorado, possibly with American Light and Traction in Denver, as stockholders protested his treatment and demanded change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Cr. H. Williams
la Crosse Gas & Electric Company
la Crosse Gas & Electric
Wisconsin Light & Power Company
P. M. Gelatt
Wisconsin Company
Mr. Gelatt
Mr. Williams
Colorado
Denver
American Light and Traction Company
Electric company paid navy men on submarines in deal
The report details a payment arrangement where an electric company transferred funds to navy personnel connected to submarine work. The deal involved two salaries and an overall value around one hundred thousand dollars, with official notification of Connecticut membership linked to the affair.
Blackmail Claim Ties Loud to Submarine Bill Vote
Testimony before the special investigating committee reveals two affidavits alleging influence peddling by Fore River and Lake Boat interests to secure support for a submarine bill. A report claims Representative Loud of Michigan was blackmailed to back submarines via a rival candidate. Frank L Edenboro aided the pro submarine push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lilley
Special Investigating Committee
John C. Lake
Rutherford, N. J
Lake Boat Company
Charles Ferry
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Fore River Shipbuilding Company
Ferry
Congress
Lake Company
Electric Company
Electric
Ferry Company
Bridgeport Brass Works
Sam Ferguson
Navy
The
Representative Loud
Michigan
Holland Boat Company
Loud
Representative Lilley
Submarine Boat Company
Frank L. Edenboro
Bay City
Mich
Committee On Naval Affairs
Evans vows to return to command despite health battle
Admiral Evans declares he will recover his health and resume command after a sulphur bath visit in Paso Robles. He says he will patrol the Connecticut’s deck as she nears the Golden Gate and denounces Congress for opposing his vice admiralcy, wishing the commission buried in the hole of hell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paso Robles
Cal
Connecticut
Golden Gate
Adm
Evans
Congress
Illinois coal operators reject interstate wage conference invitation
NO INTERSTATE CONFERENCE Springfield Illinois April 3 The Illinois coal operators meeting voted not to accept President Lewis invitation of the miners to enter an interstate wage conference The operators and miners agree to set a scale for Illinois alone and expect an agreement within ten days Operators push to include independent operators into the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Honduran Admiral Here Mobile
Admiral A C Farrias commands two Honduran navy boats and sails toward Cleveland Detroit and Ohio points aboard the transport ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
A. C. Farrias
Cleveland
Detroit
Ohio
Weather and Water Report Summary
Weather and water data from La Crosse show 24 as coldest and 32 as warmest with wind at 4 miles. Extremes: Houghton 10 and Jacksonville 88. The river will fall slightly in the upper section and stay steady in the lower for 36 hours. stage 4.7 feet stationary. New Orleans river falling. Wisconsin forecast: fair and warmer tonight through Saturday with increasing clouds. Minnesota: fair and warmer with rising temperatures tonight through Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Houghton
Jacksonville
New Orleans
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bob
Madison
Columbus
Dynamiter
C. H. Williams
City
SUC
CESS
MR. Loud
Elec
Bury Commission
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!