Grand Central gas blast kills ten in New York
A massive illuminating gas explosion at Grand Central's auxiliary power house in Manhattan killed ten people and injured about 125. The blast toppled walls and shattered windows, scattering debris across Lexington and nearby streets. Fire and police units battled fires, while investigators traced the cause to a gas main rupture from a derailed car striking a buffer post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Central Power House
Associated Press
New York
Grand Central Station
Manhattan
Guthier Johnston
District Attorney’s
New York Central Railroad
Nicolo Gallucci
Patrick Jordan
E. B.livermore
Pullman
C. McMarrow
Edith Offner
Mary B. Pope
Boston
Mass
Charles Roberts
Frank Stagg
John Ryan
Guthrie Johnston
Michael Ryan
Yetta Grahamson
Theresa Lotta
John Smith
Francis Kelly
John Cunningham
Croker
Albert Seagroatt
John J. Quinn
Lexington
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Frank Smith
Bible Teachers’ Training School
Atttorney
Waldo
New York Central
C. F. Daly
Kittredge
Harwood
Katie
Whaley
Grand Central Terminal
Reb Il
Abe Johnson Ends Last Run of Young America Mail Hack
The postal service ends the Young America to Kokomo mail hack after 18 years. Abe Johnson, longtime driver, will retire as officials replace the historic conveyance with a rural carrier wagon, ending a era that linked the village store to letters and memories of Booth Tarkington’s era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Department
Taft
Hitchcock
Cass County
Pony Express
Young America
Kokomo
Abe Johnson
Johnson
Booth Tarkington
Tarkington
Indiana
Howdy Abe
Galveston
Slayer of James Brown Goes On Trial For Murder
A suspect in the James Brown homicide appears in court today for the murder charge. The trial opens with prosecutors outlining the case and the defense preparing arguments for a swift adjudication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brown
Twelve Jurors Picked in Galveston Murder Trial Delays Christmas
In Cass Circuit Court Robert M. Cotterman faces first degree murder charges for shooting James Brown at a Galveston farm. Daylong jury selection this week consumed most business, with about sixty-five citizens summoned and a special venire of thirty added. Jury was impaneled but swearing deferred until this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. Cotterman
Kokomo
Sheriff Butler
J. B. Stanley
Silas Morgan
Henry Allery
Cotterman
Larry & Mahoney
Michael Fansler
A. G. Jenkines
Airy
Learry
Hs Ever
F. A. Carney
Harold Grey
Marion Casebeer
William Hurd
Thomas Kingery
Henry Ferguson
John Rader
Charles” Marshall
J.A. Higgins
Philip ‘Buzzard
Everett’ Zeck
Robert Cotterman
James Brown
Brown
Galveston
Foss Opens Campaign in Lynn Against Lodge
Governor elect Eugene N Foss starts a second set of meetings in Mass to oppose re election of Senator Henry Cabot Lodge. He states he is not seeking a Senate seat and argues the race is about meeting the times and the people’s needs, not party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Mass
Eugene ‘N. Foss
United States
Henry Cabot Lodge
Senator Sets Forth His Views as Gained From Evidence
Senator outlines his conclusions after evidence submission to the committee accusing four Lorimer supporters of outright bribery. The hearing centers on the bribery claims and potential influence in the Lorimer case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorimer
Frazier denies signing Lorimer report claims tainted votes
United States Senator James B. Frazier of Tennessee says he did not sign the sub committee report exonerating Lorimer. He filed a separate statement asserting seven Illinois legislature votes for Lorimer were tainted and bribed, which could have altered Lorimer’s election. He was absent from the final meetings and cannot confirm other members’ views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
United States
James B. Frazier
Senate
Lorimer
Illinois
Senator Frazier
Washington
Senator Lorimer
Santa Claus Race Draws Sparse Cash Tote
Fragmentary OCR shows a fleeting mention of a Santa Claus race involving cash prizes yesterday. The garbled text names Santa and a roadside event with a possible winner, but details and proper nouns are unclear.
Missouri Pacific strike ends after settlement
The striking machinists blacksmiths boiler makers and sheet metal workers on the Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain system reach a settlement with company officials. The men return to work December 21 on terms offered May 1 including a three cent per hour raise and relinquish shop foreman control as part of the agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated. Press
St. ‘Louis
Missouri Pacific Iron
Mountain System
A. W. Sullivan
Associated Press
Seven successful heart knife-wound operation noted
New York December 19 reports Samuel Herman a waiter who was wounded by a knife in the heart. The wound measured three and a quarter inches and was neatly stitched by surgeons. He returned to work the same day. This case is said to be the seventh successful operation of its kind known to the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Samuel
Herman
Post Office Christmas Rush Sets Records for International Money Orders
Postmaster Johnston and Deputy Postmaster Frank report record Christmas mail flow with 389 international money orders totaling $7 025 5 issued in New York City. Most funds go to Italy and Great Britain as Christmas greetings and packages move abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willy
Johnston
Frank
Bulgaria
Wohtigen
Del
New York
Morgan
Mauretania
New York City
Great Britain
Christ Greetings
Italy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lodge
Foss
Sen. Lorimer
Frazier
Santa’ Claus
Gould
OLD Institution
A Ibe
Iheine
Bendathats
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!