New Haven and Grand Trunk Rail Deal Under Scrutiny
Washington reports indicate a House probe into New Haven railroad practices and a Grand Trunk agreement is likely to prompt a congressional investigation into possible restraints of trade. Witnesses mostly opposed the railroad as investigations widen the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
New York
Les Haven
Hartford
New England
O'Shaughnessy
Thiven
New Haven
Grand Jury
Wickersham
House Committee
KB. G. Bucklund
New Haven Road
E. J. Chamber- Into
Grand Trunk
8 Meller
Hven
Vicw
Buckland
Besidest Mellen
Read
Wien
Whithessen
W. N. Meleod
Massachusetts
George W. Flynn
Boston
Betty
Connecticut
Given
Law murders 70 woman in Lansing. police seek hidden crimes
Lansing police dig in the cellar of Mrs. Mary Lucas's home seeking bodies and a case rivaling the murder farm. They suspect poisoning and a single murder. Lucas denies involvement beyond admitting a poison coffee given to Mrs. Singel and claims justification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
Dee
Mary Lucas
Pauline Shitel
Loitive Guinness
Three Mountaineers Held on Blackmail Charge in New Jersey
Seeley Davenport Jacob Dunn and Warren Dunn were judged in Essex county jail Newark on blackmail charges for sending a letter to Governor Wilson demanding 6000 dollars in gold with death as the penalty for noncompliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex County
Newark
N. J
Wilson
Seeley Davenport
Jacob Dunn
Warren Dunn
Woman Tells Story of Graft on Vice Ring
Mrs. Mary Goode testified before the Curran Investigating committee about a disorderly resort in decline era police protection payments. She described fake raids to extract money, real arrests at night for bail, and urged forming an association to curb police extortion with support from Mrs. Belmont and potential city involvement. She noted Mayor Gaynor said raids could stop with no complaints, yet police still seized items at will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mary Goode
Curran
Tf. Belmont
Mra Belmont
Gaynor
Mr. Goode
Lake Seamen's Hardships Lure Farm Boys to Peril
Washington reports head of the Lake Seamen's Union testifies before the Burton committee on ship life harming youths from Michigan Ohio and Wisconsin. He says farmers boys drawn to sea work face heat below deck and icy winds near port, with hospital records undercounting injuries. Weather forecast: colder today with fair conditions tomorrow and moderate northwest winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Great Lakes
W. A. Olander
Lake Seamen's Union
Burton
Michigan
Ohio
Wisconsin
Lakes
Tomorow Fair
Girl From Philadelphia Swallows Poison in Burlington
A well dressed young woman, reportedly from Philadelphia, drank poison on Beoud street in Burlington New Jersey. She refused to reveal her name or address though witnesses saw her board a train from Philadelphia and later stay at Doctor Dingee’s. The bottle bore the Philadelphia pharmacist’s label Jon Bailey at Eighteenth and Mifen streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Burlington
N. J
Fandiia
Beoud Street
Brent Street
Kiste Wilkains
Sila
Jon Bailey
Eighteenth
Mifen
Wwotans
Mother Dead and Money Gone Leaves Waif in City
Miss Anna Heller found fifteen year old Madeline Kessler homeless in New York after her mother died in Mount Vale New Jersey. The girl had two nights' sleep on elevated station steps and little money left. Heller took her to the police and then to the Children’s Society and plans to pursue adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
N. J
Dee
Anna
North Ninth Street
Third Avenue
Whittyfourth Street
New York
Madeline Kessler
Mount Vale
Miss Heller
East Thirty-fifth Street
Children’s Society
Tailor warns Astor over plot to kill Vincent Astor
Newark New Jersey Dee 12 A J Napo Hel a Dank street tailor who warned Vincent Astor said he overheard two men discussing killing the young millionaire at Military Park near McAdoo road station on the night of November 2 He produced a copy of the warning letter sent to Astor by registered mail with the receipt signed by an Astor agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Vincent Astor
Bayonne Detectives Nab Pair in U S Express Robbery Plot
Bayonne police say they uncovered a major scheme to rob the United States Express. Detectives Noonan and Russell found twenty one fur coats at Lawrence O Connor’s home and two more at a poolroom run by James Brophy. Authorities identified the shippers and express officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayonne
Dee
Lawrence O'Connor
Broadway
James Brophy
West Fifteenth Street
United States Express Company
Noonan and
Russell
O'Connor
Brophy
Express Company
Pujo Money Trust Probe Sifts NYSE Speculation Data
Arsene P Pujo heads the money trust inquiry as Lawrence Scudder testifies with statistics. The committee examines whether most NYSE transactions are speculation rather than investment, analyzing transfers of shares in speculative stocks versus total sales on the big boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Stock Exchange
Allens Again Respite as Governor Postpones Execution
Governor Mann grants a second respite for Lloyd Allen and his son Claude Swan Allen, leaders in Carroll County clansmen, delaying their electrocution tied to the Hillsville courthouse tragedy. New evidence presented in petitions prompts delay until Friday, January 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mann
Richmond
Dee
Lloyd Allen
Carroll County
Claude Swanson Allen
Hillsville
Marcel
Train Hits Trolley. Flagman Killed at Hertel Ave
Dec 12 report from Rutrulo states John Christman crossing flagman killed instantly when a New York Central passenger train collided with a trolley at Hertel Avenue. Four railroad workers were slightly injured as the trolley car was wrecked. no passengers were aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutrulo
John Christman
New York Central
Hertel Avenue
General Markets Report from New York Commodities
Butter prices mixed with firm creamery movement and varied grades across state and nearby markets. Cheese eggs and potatoes show steady to lower receipts while dressed poultry and hay futures reflect typical seasonal fluctuations amid regional supply shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pennsylvania
Neaby
Bermuda
Maine
Long Island
Western
Jersey
Southern
Philadelphia
Virginia
Matliec
Maryland
Livestock Market Report From Pittsburgh on Dec 12
Live stock markets show steady cattle supply with varied grades and prices. Cattle ranges include prim at 8.60 to 9.25, good 7.90 to 8.50, common 4.50 to 5.40, with cows and springers trading around 5 to 7.60. sheep and lambs active with prime wethers 4.50 to 4.75 and lambs 5 to 8. hogs and pigs receipts mixed with prime heavy at 7.65 and Yorkers around 7.00 to 7.80. market overall slow for double deckers while heavy and light classes show broader ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Animals Used to Test Drugs in Early 20th Century Practice
The article describes how chemical manufacturers used animals such as chickens dogs cats and frogs to test drugs. Ergotine is tested on chickens. a blackened comb signals failure. Hashish is tested on dogs. mashish causes a distinctive pathology. Digitalis is tested on frogs using a heart recorder to measure heart changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jhan
St. Louis Republic
What Saved Him
A fragment from a melodrama scene shows Miss Opper rejecting Denkelsen as a chaotic rush of dialogue unfolds. The characters discuss marriage and despair during a busy season, reflecting a tense, emotional moment in the story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Opper
Denkelsen
Mystery Phrase Signals Domestic Turmoil Translated
A fragment shows a distressed wife addressing her husband with endearments then notes his resignation and preparation for the worst. The lines reflect a tense domestic moment and looming crisis.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Melien
Law
United States Weather Bureau
Spm
Temp
New Jersey
Mountai
American Press Association
Lake
Tailor
Astor
U. S. Express
Arsene P. Pujo
Money Trust Probers
E. M. Colton
Rockwell Avenue
Allens
Gordon Cass Butcher
Truax's Hardware Store
Bo Ih
R. M. Harris Shoe Store
Westfield Steam Laundry
A.& P. Store
Long Branch
M. Levin
South Broadway
Lawyer Studio
W. H. Woolley & Co
Goldberg
Koops & Abels
Bromangelon
Melrose
Lighing Cadillac
Glayton’s Garage
Lakewood, NW. J
Ocean and
Monmouth Counties
W. G. Eisele
Cedar Avenue
WM. Bryan Elberon
Reason
C. B. Deaver
Rockwell Ave
Louisana
New Orleans
Jemimah
A. C. Bennett Co
Branchport Ave
J.C. Disbrow
Immerman
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!