Wadsworth elected Speaker as Brackett withdraws Depew resolution
Albany January 4 New York state legislature opens with James Wadsworth elected Speaker ending a bitter speakership battle. Senate debates Senator Brackett’s motion to condemn United States Senator Chauncey M Depew over Equitable disclosures. Brackett withdraws the resolution amid mixed sentiment and a rumor of White House influence is denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Brackett
James W. Wadsworth
Albany
N. Y
New York State
Bracketts
United States
Chauncey M. Depew
Equitable
Depew
Grady
Marks
Mr. Depew
Raines
Roosevelt
Associated Press
Depew Declares No Resignation From Senate
In a January interview Senator Chauncey Depew said he has no plan to resign from the United States Senate. He noted that as his seventy second birthday approaches on April 23, he intends resigning from many trustee positions he holds in various companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depew
New York
Chauncey Depew
United States Senate
Army Officer Reduced in Rank for Harassment at New London Theater
First Lieutenant Taylor of the Coast Artillery was reduced in rank twelve nuraly by court martial after demanding a sergeant to change a theater scene. The theater in New London Conn witnesses the action, with Taylor vacating his uniform and camps. Brigadier General Grant approves the decision, stressing that a soldier's uniform must be honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
New York
Anyon
United States
Wisconsin Republicans split by Lenroot document
A controversial statement signed by forty three Wisconsin legislators urges Spenser Irving Lenrow West Superior as governor hopeful. The memo accuses railroad-linked corruption and references LaPalettes case, amid party tensions and police interest. An unrelated breakfast poison incident in Sioux City reports arsenic tainted food affecting several people with medical care ongoing. Investigations pursue the food poisoning mystery and suspect packaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwavker
Jan
Spenser Irving L. Lenrow
West Superior
Wisconsin
Mr. Lenroot
Huye
LaPallette
Lentatt Gry
Arius
Agsin
Siuuwa City
Fatal Tornado Wrecks Albany Georgia
A tornado of great force struck Albany in the southwest, killing Ben Jones a guard employed by the Virginia Caroli na Chemical Company and Jake Johnson a nine year old colored boy. Injuries are serious for Tata Gladden Jesse Davis Auntie Davis Jessie Woodall and others. Property losses are estimated at 150000 with hundreds of black residents left homeless. Reports beyond the city limits are unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Ben Jones
Virginia-Carolina Chemical Company
Jake Johnson
Tata Gladden
Jesse Davis
Aunte Davis
Jessie Woodall
Hogan arraigned in Caldwell for Steunenberg murder
Boise reports Hogan, the Caldwell suspect in former Governor Frank Steunenberg's assassination, was arraigned before the probate judge with release demanded to hold him. Five others are jailed, two linked to Hogan near Nampa the day before the killing. a man calling himself Thomas Hogan admitted he is Harry Orchard and tied to Burke miners in 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise, Ida
Thomas Hogan
Harry Orchard
Coeur d'Alenes
Ving
Burke
Pion
Cow Rescued Man From Attacking Cow, Carnegie Medal Sought
Mason City Indiana January 4 John Calvert narrowly escaped death after entering a cornfield to reach cattle when a rival herd's cow attacked him. His own cow then defended him and the two cows fought, allowing Calvert to escape. Also a sixty mile per hour wind storm raged through Chicago causing one death and extensive damage including a furnace under construction blown down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
John Calvert
Mr. Calvert
Chicago
Hvanston
Illinois Steel Company
Gov Hanly to Oust Storms After Dust Storms Conference
Indiana Governor Hanly announced after a two hour meeting with attorneys that W A Ketcham and Charles W Smith will assist Attorney General Miller and Prosecuting Attorney Benedict in filing action to oust Secretary of State Storms who has refused to resign. Proceedings will begin as papers are ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Hanly
W. A. Ketcham
Charles W. Smith
Miller
Benedict
Storms
Fatal Dynamite Explosion Kills Woman and Child in Menominee
January 4 report from Menominee Michigan states August W Schroeder surname and his two children involved in a blast caused by frozen dynamite thawing under a kitchen stove. Gertrude Schroeder, his minor daughter, died, while Mr and Mrs Schroeder suffered serious injuries as the house suffered near total destruction. Separately, Ohio Speaker bans lobbyists after Thompson orders sergeant at arms to enforce chamber access rules preventing lobbyist presence and demonstrations inside the assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menominee, Mich
August W. Schroeder
Groves
Gertrude
Ohia
Calumnis
Dan
Seale
Queen Arrives After Puebla Sighting Incident At Sea
The steamship Queen reaches port from San Fa after reporting no sighting of the disabled Puebla. Captain P of the steam schooner Charles ma spoke with Queen Jase Mor and informed Captain Jobosot about the Puebla incident. Puebla remained missing after drifting miles off course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puebla
Beattle
Queen
San Fa
Pabla
Charles Ma
Jase Mor Amd
Jobosot
Steamer I. J. Bigsthoweeed Goes Aground Near Pensacola
A coast steamer named I. J. Bigsthoweeed from Taiwan to New Orleans ran aground twenty miles east of Pensacola in a fierce gale. Lifesaving crews have reached the site to rescue the crew as high waves and storm conditions complicate efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacola
Win
I. J
Taiwan
New Orleans
Great Britain Accused Over Battle of Sea of Japan
St. Petersburg reports Admiral Rojestvensky accuses Britain of readiness to destroy the Russian fleet if Japan failed. He says British secrecy hindered Togo’s plans. Russia claims tactical edge in the Sea of Japan battle and hints at possible court-martial for the loss. Putiloff iron works to close due to strike losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Sea of Japan
Rojestvensky
Novoe Vrernya
Togo
Rojestyvensky
Wei Hai Wei
Great Britain
Togro
Minister of Marine
Putiloffron
Paris
Pawlet Iron Works
Strites
Situation at Shanghai Normal as Marines Re-embark
Shanghai January 4 The situation here is normal. Two thirds of the Marines who patrolled the foreign concession have re-embarked pending settlement of the mixed court issue. It is alleged the viceroy's one sided dispatches to the Chinese foreign board hamper progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Strike at Warsaw Fails Amid Revolt Reports
A chaotic report from Warsaw via Hugsian Pola dated January 4 notes an armed insurrection attempt failing. The dispatch mentions mass executions and summary killings without ceremony as revolutionary forces faced rapid suppression and widespread violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Hugsian Pola
Jan
McCall Steps Down as NY Life President. Orr Elected
John A. McCall resigns as president of New York Life Insurance Company. Alexander E. B. Orr is elected to the presidency with a salary of 60 000, replacing McCall who earned 100 000 annually. At Mutual Life, Richard A. McCurdy and his son Robert H. McCurdy resign as trustees. James W. Alexander and James Hazen Hyde resign from Fidelity Trust and Union National Bank of Newark. In Annapolis, court-martial finds will be sent to the Navy secretary and superintendent for action after hazing case at the Naval Academy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Orr
New York Life
New York
John A. McCall
New York Life Insurance Company
Alexander EB. Orr
Mt Orr
Presidvent
Decatur
Annapolis
Stephen Decatur, Jr
Isaac N. McCrary
Gaylord Church
Naval Academy
Secretary of the Navy
Bonaparte
Admiral Sands
Crop Conditions Report From Washington Weather Bureau
Washington January 4 The weather bureau reports mild favorable conditions for crops across the northern United States with winter wheat generally in satisfactory shape despite little snow protection. The summary notes minimal damage from freezing and thawing for winter wheat. Workers Strike May Spread New York January 4 Union officers say the structural iron workers strike could spread to major cities nationwide. The strike seeks a pay rise from 4.50 to 6.5 a day while independent employers concede the increase but the Iron League refuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Weather Bureau
Atlantic
Pacific
Ron
New York
Housesmiths' and
Bridgemen's
Iron League
St Louis Printers Strike After Eight Hour Pact
In St Louis on January 4 a two day conference between Typothetae and Typographical Union committees ended with an agreement on the eight hour work day but then broke down. One hundred printers went on strike and officials said four hundred more would quit today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
St. Louis Typothetae
The
Typographical Union
Defy Board of Trade Coalition Formed in Chicago
Dealers on the local board of trade have organized an alliance to defend any privileges broker prosecuted by the regular board through a common fund. The move signals open defiance of the established board as bids and offers remain central to trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Chicago
Chicago grain and provisions market closes mixed but firm
Chicago grain and provisions closed modestly higher for May wheat and soy prices, with corn and oats little changed. In South Omaha and Chicago live stock markets, cattle and hog receipts rose while prices showed varied moves, with feeders and yearling cattle firm and sheep weaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Argentina
South Omaha
South Qimatn
Jon
Sakmes
Lake Lower
Wolshts
B.S
Philippine tariff bill moves ahead as statehood bill stalls
Washington January 4 The Philippine tariff bill will be the regular order of business in the House today while the statehood bill is not ready to report Chairman Hamilton of the territories committee has tried to assemble the subcommittee but a full meeting seems unlikely this week The statehood bill remains under subcommittee with judicial district divisions and a prohibition amendment yet to be drafted Payne will open debate on the tariff measure and minority members are expected to follow soon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House of Representatives
Hamilton
Committee On Territories
House
Payne
Blizzard in the Northwest and Midwest Snowstorm Paralyzes Rail Lines
A heavy snow storm blankets Minnesota Wisconsin North Dakota and Iowa on January 4. Three foot drifts block streetcar lines with traffic slowed. Red Wing Minnesota reports eighteen inches. Me nominee Wisconsin two feet. Cumberland Wisconsin rages storms widespread with trains delayed and railways blocked. Des Moines notes the most severe winter storm with towns like Fort Dodge and Sioux City hit hard as snow falls generally across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Red Wing
Minon
Wis
Cumberland
North Dakota
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Iowa
Des Moines
Fort Dodge
Sioux City
Blizzard Sweeps Central Kansas Delays Trains In Iowa Snow
Blizzard reaches central Kansas with heavy snow and strong winds. Livestock sheltered, no damage feared. Eastern Kansas clears as temperatures fall to near 20 degrees. A separate report from Burlington notes fifteen inches of snow with drifts delaying trains after a gale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Topeka
Burlington
Towa
Fatal Fire Kills Springfield Captain and Wounds Fireman
Incendiary blaze at Highland Baptist church in Springfield Massachusetts kills Captain Sydney Bowers and seriously injures firefighter Frank Hines. Fire has struck the chapel twice in two years, with full destruction of the church building and no arrests reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
Sydney Bowers
Fire Department
Frank Hines
Highland Baptist Church
Puerto Plata attacked as Morales troops retreat in dawn clash
Reports from Puerto Plata in San Domingo indicate General Demetrio Rodriguez's forces attacked the northern coast stronghold at 10 am, fighting into the evening before the besieging troops withdrew. Casualties were reported on both sides, with bayonets and swords used in the engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayti
Morales
Cape Hayden
Puerto Plata
San Domingo
Demetrio Rodriguez
Rodriguez
Caceres
Santo Domingo
Washington
Mrs Carr Arrested After Coroner Verdict
Des Moines reports that after a coroner's jury found Mrs L B Carr responsible for her husband's death, an officer arrested her at the hospital where she had been taken following a shooting in a Delwelh hotel. She was found with a bullet wound to the head and two dangerous near heart wounds, the couple having frequent quarrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carr
Des Moines
L. B. Carr
Delwelh
Fatal Revolver Fight Near Tobyhanna
In Tobyhanna woods, Jaho A. Brown lies dying from a revolver duel after police, led by Detective Charles Beggs, went to arrest him for burglary. Beggs was wounded in the arm as Brown fired, fracturing skull and injuring chest and back. Brown opened fire as officers readied arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Tobyhanna
Jaho A. Brown
Charles Beggs
Beggs
Brown
Dr Howes Attempts Death by Self Harm in Missouri
Dr IL Cc Howes of Omaha, arrested for sending obscene letters to his wife in Maysville, tried to kill himself with morphine at Bt. Joseph Missouri. He will recover. A resident of Omaha for sixteen years and married four times he wrote to a son asking to be buried in Mount Hope cemetery. He was committed to jail to await trial.
New Haven Murder Mystery Involving NY Officer
Charles A. Edwards of New York, former president of Passaic Chemical and later an officer at General Chemical, received a fatal pistol wound while in bed as a guest of his brother in law Charles A. Hiller in New Haven on January 4. The incident is under investigation with unknown motives and potential foul play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Charles A. Edwards
New York
Passaic Chemical Company
New Jersey
General Chemical Company
New York City
Charles A. Hiller
Ten Hurt in Caboose Collision Near Milwaukee Road
Ten men were injured when a rear-end collision involving freight trains on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line occurred as the second locomotive crashed into a caboose near Kenzie avenue. The injured were taken to area hospitals as mist and darkness hampered rescue efforts. Missouri Convicts Indicted for Murder in Jefferson City on January 4 a special grand jury indicted Iryan Vaughn and Raymond survivors of a penitentiary escape that left two guards dead and the main gate dynamited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caboose
Chicago
St. Paul
Kenzie Avenue
Missouri
Jefferson City
Iryan
Vaughn
Raymond
Clay
Allison
Also Mentioned on This Page
Georgia
Hogan
Steunenberg
Idaho
Russia
Moscow
Largs Rojestvensky
Workmen's Council
Tfis
Workmen
Europe
Victoria
Boc
Thrian
Murtow
Jug
Sturge
Circuletinn
Révolutior
M’call
Kansas City
Hecelpts
Bom
Irony
Madge
Westin Ledislucaela
Anton
Yao
Philp
Milbank
S. D
Morris Rabel
Omaha
John Taylor
George H. Crager
Las Vegas
N. M
Benito Baenchez
Trementia
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!