Car Shoves Auto Half a Block on Market Street
Robert B. Fritz of 702 South Seventh Street narrowly escaped serious injury when his car was shoved half a block by a Market Street car. He was stunned but regained consciousness. the collision occurred as Fritz drove south on Fifth Street and the streetcar moved west on Market. The motorman halted only after the impact. You can't win a promotion by looking out of the window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. Fritz
South Seventh Street
Fritz
Fifth Street
Milwaukee judge proposes statewide divorce lawyer role
Judge W J Turner of Milwaukee says about half of Milwaukee county divorces could be avoided if the legislature creates a statewide system appointing a divorce lawyer for each circuit. No divorce action would proceed without the appointed lawyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Milwaukee County
W. J. Turner
Milwaukee
Turner
United States Steel to pay officer bonuses totaling 200000
New York report states United States Steel Corporation will distribute bonuses to officers department heads and superintendents within a few days. The total amount announced is about $200000 for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Feds May Break Into New York and Brooklyn Prospects
Eastern baseball circles discuss placing a Federal league franchise in New York or Brooklyn with James A. Gilmore meeting financiers. Toronto’s franchise and park plans at Brighton Beach are linked to the broader outlaws effort. Chicago Cubs players linked to the new league may join the Chicago Federals, with Mordecai Brown traveling to confer, as Weeghman notes strict spending rules for entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn
James A. Gilmore
Gilmore
Toronto
Brighton Beach
John A. Heydler
National League
John K. Tener
Barney Dreyfuss
Pittsburgh
French Lick Springs
Ind
Ban Johnson
Chicago
Chicago Cubs
Joe Tinker
Tinker
Federals
Cubs
Sizgr
Mordecai Brown
St. Louis Federals
Mound City
Stifel
Charles Weeghman
Chicago Federals
Weeghman
Life of Lincoln Shown in Gold Seal Photo Drama
The Lyric screens From Rail Splitter to President a two reel photoplay about Abraham Lincoln. Ford portrays Abe with long study of his life and traits. Shown at the Lyric Wednesday and New Year’s Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Ford
Abe Lincoln
Lincoln
Before you die someone will whisper to someone else
A cryptic statement suggesting a chilling rumor about mental stability circulating between individuals. The text implies fear of losing one's mind, framed as a warning or omen shared in whispered terms.
Golfer Fred Hershoff to Seek British Amateur Title
Fred Hershoff of Garden City announced plans to travel to England in the spring to compete for the British amateur championship. The news comes as golf fans track potential challengers and key events for the upcoming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fred Herreshoff
Garden City
England
Trade Rumors Tie Jack Robinson to Cubs
In Chicago on December 350 rumors swirled that Jack Robinson, recently traded from Pittsburgh to St. Louis, might move to the Cubs. Cardinals manager Miller Huggins and Cubs president Murphy spoke privately as Murphy expressed desire to acquire Robinson immediately after the deal but would not reveal what offer was planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jack Robinson
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Rialto
Miller Huggins
Cardinals
Murphy
Cubs
Robinson
Boy fatally shot by discharge on railroad bridge
Menominee Michigan December 30 Mathew Bersin seventeen dropped a loaded shotgun on a railroad bridge over Rapid River near town. The weapon discharged when it struck the ties and Bersin was fatally injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menominee, Mich
Rapid River
Here
Mathew Bersin
Bersin
Sues for Damage to Wooden Zoo
Milwaukee" Wis December 36. Frederick K Billing sues the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad for 650 dollars claiming damage from a wooden menagerie wreck. The animals were merry go round figures loaded at Durand bound for Milwaukee after their season ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Frederick K
Chicago
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Durand
Also Mentioned on This Page
la Crosse
Bolienne
Yucatan
Snyder
Ben
Sarl Ed
Paweowe
WesteRday
Ron
Legged Grampus
Moe
FEDS
Gotham
Outlaws
Weyman-Bruton CO
Aesy
New Haven
Conn
Jess Willard
George Rodel
Rodel
Willard
George Chip
Newcastle
Tom McMahon
Spring Valley
Battling Levinsky
New York City
Branch Rickey
St. Petersburg
Fla
Browns
Jack Robenson
Hunter
Lacrosse Theatre
Matinee
NEW Yvear's
Chas. Horn
South 4Th St
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!