Seventieth Birthday Of Sir William Mackenzie
Sir William Mackenzie aged seventy is celebrated for rising from poverty to become a leading Canadian railroad builder and capitalist. He and Sir Donald Mann, childhood friends from Ontario, built a western contracting firm into a continent spanning system with railways and steamship lines after moving to Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir William Mackenzie
Dominion
Sir William
Donald Mann
Ontario
Bill
Dan
Manitoba
Mackenzie
Mann
Mackenzie and Mann
J-Beth Oceans
Astor Wealth Seen Growing to Billions of Dollars
New York readers consider the Astor fortune as heirs of John Jacob Astor expanded their real estate power in Manhattan. The 19th century family built immense holdings, with wealth increasing across generations and a legacy of shrewd reinvestment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Baron Astor
America
John Jacob
Vincent Astor
Astor
John Jacob Astor
Astor Library
William B. Astor
Henry
William
Henry Astor
William B
New York City
Astors
Metropolis
Laredo Hosts Lerdo Orchestra With Mrs Macdonald in Spotlight
A Royal Opera House concert featuring Miguel Lerdo de Tejada’s orchestra and soloists Conrado Tovar Gustavo Gonzalez Diaz and Mrs Adelaide Gebhardt Macdonald delighted Laredo audiences. Her three Mexican songs and encore drew strong applause as the program closed with Mexico America. The company departs for San Antonio before an American European tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miguel Lerdo de Tejada
Royal Opera House
Conrado Tovar
Gustavo Gonzalez Diaz
Togain
Adelaide Gebhardt Macdona
Laredo
Lerdo
Mexico-America
San Antonio
Lerdo de Tejada
Queens Wilhelmina Emma abstainers. Minnesota women to learn fencing
Queen Wilhelmina of Holland and her mother Queen Emma are both total abstainers. Fencing will be taught this year to the young women students at the University of Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmina of
Holland
Emma
University of Minnesota
Egyptian Nationalist Leader Seeks Aid in United States
Mohammed Pasha, head of the Egyptian revolutionary party, travels to the United States pursuing support for his nationalist cause and the push for independence from colonial rule. He engages with American figures and organizations to secure backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mohammed Pasha
Egyptian Revolutionary Party
United States
Air Liner With All Comforts
Trade Commissioner H. G. Brock reports upholstered arm chairs on aluminum frames and a port hole beside each seat in the newest airplane liner. It carries ten passengers plus two pilots, is water tight, floats after water descent, and operates as a tractor biplane with two Rolls-Royce Eagle engines. It cruises at 95 mph, carries 200 gallons of gasoline, and climbs to 14 000 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Brock
London
Accounting for Ancient Eggs
Mrs Newlywed confronts a pastry error as a grocer explains the shortage of fresh eggs due to holiday demand. The comic exchange hinges on mistaken supply and a practical explanation for older stock.
Social Calendar notes and club gatherings
Mrs. L. J. Christen hosts the Married Ladies Social Club at 3 30 in the afternoon. The four W M A circles of the Baptist church meet in the afternoon. The Blue Birds visit Mrs Alfred Poggenpohl on Friday afternoon. Supper and reception for returned soldiers at the Latin American Club. Boy Scouts meet at headquarters hall in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Christen
W. M. A. of the Baptist Church
Blue Birds
Alfred Poggenpohl
Boy Scouts
Headquarters Hall
Mid October imagery and local social notices blend
Poetic excerpt from Clinton Scollard appears with a social column noting Miss Ida Offer visiting Mrs. Reeves and others. The notices mention travel to San Antonio Tampico Temple nursing studies and a Hallowe en social at Rev Wharton's home plus a tea honoring Ruth Netzer hosted by Mrs Poggenpohl with several guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Offer
Wim. A. Reeves
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
L. H. Wharton
Juarez Avenue
Ruth Netzer
Alfred Poggenpohl
Temple
Texas
Florence Shanks
Margaret Lutz
Emma _ Beyette
Mesdames_ Burnett
Macdonald
Poggenpohl
Ladies Host Busy Social Week With Cards And Halloween
Mrs Henry Ward entertained guests for a Wednesday Bridge Club session and a later Halloween party hosted by Mrs Henry Ward. The article lists many attendees, decorations and prizes, plus a soldiers welcome reception planned with a 6 pm supper and 8:15 pm dance.
Laredo Welcomes S A A P Ry Official and Dentists
H. C. Franks a prominent official of the S A A P Ry with headquarters in San Antonio is visiting Laredo today. Dr A E McCulloch and Dr G C Hiatt have returned from the National Dental Convention held all last week in New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Franks
The
San Antonio
Laredo
A. E. McCulloch
G. C. Hiatt
New Orleans
Attack on Wilson by Chief of Miners in Telegram
Associated Press reports John L. Lewis, acting president of the miners union, criticizes President Wilson’s coal strike policy in a telegram to Secretary of Labor Wilson. The exchange marks the first direct dialog between the administration and the miners amid ongoing labor tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
LABOR
Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
John L. Lewis
Execu- Ae pHa
Miners’ Union
Twenty Miners Trapped as Mine Floods and Fire Delay Rescue
In Steubenville Ohio on October 30 rescue workers abandoned efforts after reaching within 150 feet of twenty miners trapped at Amsterdam mine since the previous day. Officials feared an explosion as a gas filled shaft burned behind the rescue party. hope for survivors faded as authorities fought through smoke and flame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Steubenville
Ohio
Amsterdam
Cotton Markets Open with Declines and Steady Close
The Times reports cotton prices with open spots lower yet steady closes. Receipts total 1,400 and sales reach 15,000 with middling around 24.40 to 26.80. Futures in New York and Houston show firm closes. Galveston deliveries and FOB figures appear among the day’s activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Bioto
Galveston
Railroads to Confiscate Coal in Washington Order
Washington reports an order directing railroads to confiscate coal stocks amid a broader wartime control program. Officials indicate implementation will affect shipments and prices, with continued government supervision planned as the policy unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Noted poetess dies in Branford home
New Haven Conn Oct 30 Mrs Ella Wheeler Wilcox author and poetess died at her Branford home after months of illness and a nervous collapse while she was engaged in war relief work in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New Haven, Conn
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Branford
Wilcox
England
Hundred Negroes Accused of Murder Set for Nov. 3 Trial
Helena Ark October 30 The Philips county grand jury returned 109 indictments for night riding and murder against Negroes for participation in the October 1 insurrection. The first trial is scheduled for November 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Helena
Ark
Phillips County Grand Jury
Centennial of James T. Lewis Birth and Other Events
Today marks the birth anniversary of Wisconsin governor James T. Lewis. In Canada the Boer War’s first contingent sailed from Quebec twenty years ago today. Edward P. Ripley enters his seventy fifth year. The Southern States college and secondary schools association meets in New Orleans. The North Carolina American Legion branch plans a Raleigh convention. Wyoming good roads association organized at Cheyenne meeting with town county farm and labor representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Lewis
Wisconsin
Quebec
Edward P. Ripley
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway
Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools of
Southern States
New Orleans
North Carolina
American Legion
Raleigh
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Fitzsimons to Meet Tendler in Milwaukee 10-Round Bout
Boxing fans in Milwaukee rally behind Eddie Fitzsimons as he faces Lew Tendler in a 10 round main event at the Cream City A C show. Fitzsimons, a rising contender, comes in with eight wins by knockout in his last ten bouts. A victory could derail Tendler’s bid for the lightweight championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Eddie Fitzsimons
Lew Tendler
A. C. Fitzsimons
Philadelphia
Fitzsimons
Tendler
From Here and There Cattle Exports and Pamphlets Origin
Live cattle first went to England from America in 1861 but only flourished as a regular trade years after. Pamphlets derive their name from Pamphela a Greek lady whose scrapbooks held notes recipes anecdotes and memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
America
Pamphela
A Beautiful Woman and Digestion Advice
An advice note claims a beautiful woman has good digestion and suggests light meat meals plus Chamberlain's Tablets to improve digestion. The ad lists a 25 cent price for the tablets.
Swiss Bride Bans Lips On Wedding Day Kisses
A Swiss bride vows no one may kiss her on the lips at her wedding not even her parents. The policy aims to mark the ceremonial boundary and preserve personal space during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Senate set for major showdown over labor organization provision
The Senate moves toward a key clash in the treaty debate as committee amendments are cleared and the fight focuses on striking out the provision for an international labor organization. The report cites the position of lawmakers and the anticipated battle ahead in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cy Associated Press
Washington
Senate
New York to vote on four proposed state amendments
Albany sets four ballot measures for next Tuesday. The first allows drainage property to be public use with costs shared by benefited properties. The absentee voting bill lets out of state workers vote by returning ballots to their home district. Salaries for State senators and assembly members are fixed. Judges of the Court of Appeals would see higher pay with protections against deduction and equal pay when serving as Supreme Court associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
New York
Assembly
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Administration Seizes Transit Coal for Reserve Supply
The administration ordered confiscation of coal in transit to secure a reserve for keeping roads operating. Exemptions will be granted for certain classes of consignees based on a priority list set by the fuel administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Fuel Administration
Cabinet Completing Plans Urges Strike-Day Action
President Wilson's cabinet met in special session to finalize plans for coping with the bituminous coal miners' strike set for Saturday. Secretary Lansing issued the call for this meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oct
Wilson
Lansing
Many arrests expected under food and fuel law
Washington reports the department of justice expects many new arrests in multiple states for violations of the food and fuel control law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Justice
Deporting Anarchists Favored by Senate Panel
Washington October 80 Senate immigration committee moved to report favorably the house bill to deport alien anarchists and permanently exclude them from the United States at the request of Attorney General Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Palmer
Senate Immigration Committee
House
United States
Forecast From New Orleans Weather Bureau
The Times reports a forecast from the Weather Bureau in New Orleans. Tonight brings showers and warmer conditions with Friday also showing showers. Fort McIntosh readings show a maximum of 69 and a minimum of 54 degrees with a north wind and cloudy skies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh
Also Mentioned on This Page
Astor Wealth
Egypt
Money Makers
Violet S. Oberfeldt
He Oe
Clinton Scollard
New York Times
Agnes Crummins
May Lines
W. F. Arkles
Waco
Elmer Anderson
Tampico
Mrs. Flores
Margaret Coleman
R. L. Muller
San Marcos
Betty Beene
Courtney Slaughter
E. J. Anderson
Mexico
Tom Murray
Grand Lodge of the
Knights Templar
Shriners’ Grand Convention
Henry Ward
Wednesday Bridge Club
Albert Martin
Bridge Club
Nathan Gumport
Mesdames Barlow
Brennan
Brewster
Christen
Cogley
Daiches
Hall
Joe Martin
R. K. Mims
J. 5. Penn
Sauvignet
Wormser
Hill
Children’s Hallowe’en Party
Anne McKinney
Fred Rodgers
Dorothy Derby
Josephine Brewster
Mildred Leyendecker
Ralph Matthes
Billie Derby
Little Woodie Bunn
James Ward
Helen Dixon
Rebecca
Roberta Biggio
Claire Derby
Pearl
Ruby Colman
Marjorie Fish
Mary Cook
Jenevieve
Ora Lee Camp
Elizabeth
Charline Nye
Margaret
Nugenia Copeland
Evelyn Randolph
Elizabeth Powell
Joe Leyendecker
Hunter Randolph
Roy
William Mims
William Biggio
Horace Kehl
Woodie Bunn
Leonard Ernst
Edward G’sell
Oscar Steiber
Lawrence Nelson
Lewis
Garfield
Harry Garfield
Railroad Administration
Lane
War, Industries Board
Times
T. A. Austin & Co
Geo. H. McFadden and Company
Liverpool
Kansas
York
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!