Eight Cadets Reinstated as War Department Reviews Case
The eight cadets at the Military Academy were reinstated after Secretary Wright discussed the matter with President Roosevelt. Wright rejected claims of insubordination and noted the President approved the dismissal finding, though the action was not final. Punishment for the cadets will be decided after Col. Hugh L. Scott arrives, with possible reductions, extra guard duty, or arrest, while officials vow to curb hazing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Potes
Military Academy
War Department
Hugh L. Scott
Academy
Scott
Washington
Associated Press
Cadet Rossell With Father At Auburn Hotel
Cadet Rossell eight cadets dismissed from West Point stays with his father Lieut. Col. William T. Rossell at the Auburn Hotel in Cincinnati. He declines interviews about the hazing affair and has not yet received orders to report back to West Point. Colonel Rossell refuses further discussion of the case. Colonel Russell oversees Ohio River improvement work in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Cincinnati
Rossell
West Point Military Academy
William T. Rossell
Auburn Hotel
West Point
Gol.Russell
Ohio River
Col Hugh L Scott Heads To Washington After New York Visit
Col Hugh L Scott Superintendent of the United States Military Academy traveled through New York last night en route to Washington. He said a telegram from the War Department prompted his trip and that he would not discuss the hazing incident beyond previous statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh L. Scott
United States Military Academy
New York
Washington
Col. Scott
War Department
Grain prices rise in Chicago corn and wheat surge
Chicago Aug. 8 corn and wheat prices jumped on telegrams that corn is ruined by heat and dryness in the Mississippi and Missouri Valleys and wheat is hurt by rust. The Board of Trade was in an uproar as new crop May corn opened at 64 to 65 cents and rose to 65% cents, wheat May to $1.01.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Minneapolis
Board of Trade
Mississippi
Missouri
Weather Bureau
Mllinois
Kansaa
Prisoner Rescue Attempt Ends With Arrests In Lower Manhattan
Detective Morris Bloom escorted a prisoner on Gouverneur Street when five or six men lunged out to free him. Bloom, aided by reserves, arrested two attackers, Joseph Reilly of 21 Chrystie Street and John Dempsey of 300 Henry Street, for interference and assault. The prisoner, Richard Coffey of 558 Water Street, was suspected in a Henry Street store burglary where $30 was stolen. A $250 diamond ring worn on Bloom’s necktie was lost during the struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Bloom
East Side
Allen Street
Weary Street
Gouverneur Street
Bloom
Joseph Reilly
Chrystie Street
John Dempsey
Henry Street
Richard Coffey
Water Street
Joseph Friedland
Fernie Fire Devours Town Amid Rich Mines History
W A Fraser describes Fernie British Columbia where Fernie Cove Creek and Hosmer were wiped out by a massive forest fire fueled by resinous timber. He notes two to three thousand tons of coal daily and warns the blaze spread like a trap, likely started by carelessness near fishing or locomotive sparks, with strict regulations yet no precedent for such a large fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Fraser
Northwest
New York
Crow's Nest
British Columbia
Fernie
Cove Creek
Hosmer
Fernle
Vally
Mounains
Olice
Fernie Fire Echoes Mining Riches and Fortunes
A Northwest fire described as the worst seen, with Fernie’s $2,000,000 property loss and coal mine disruptions. The timeline covers Fernie’s rise, James J. Hill’s stake, and key figures like Dr. Selwyn, Senator Jaffray, Sir William Van Horne, and local coal magnate E. W Rogers. The piece recounts Fernie’s discovery, rapid wealth, and ongoing impact on mines and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fernie
Hill
Great Northern
Selwyn
Geological Survey
Fernielay
Fernie Fire Prompts Federal Aid and Police Support
They dispatched mounted police from Alberta to Fernie to aid relief efforts. A Liberal federal grant will aid the sufferers. Government officials expressed regret at the loss of life and property and promised prompt action. Cranbrook and Vancouver mobilized supplies, funds, and volunteers to assist evacuees and relief operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Northwest Mounted Police
Mounted Police
Alberta
Fernie
McBride
British Columbia
Minister of Customs
Nelson
Vancouver
Sampson
Cranbrook Herald
Fernie mill burns as two owners report no deaths
F B Lynch and C A Robertson of St Paul, owners of Elk River Lumber Co at Fernie, report mills and buildings destroyed but no loss of life. The concrete and steel mill was fireproof, payroll about 300000 annually, Fernie with 6900 to 7000 residents has burned out twice. A Crow's Nest mine disaster seven years ago killed 123 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul, Minn
F. B. Lynch
C. A. Robertson
St. Paul
Elk River Lumber Company
Fernie
Lynch
Crow's Nest Pass
Keeper Missing as Long Island Lighthouse Goes Dark
Oyster Bay Aug 8 The Middle Ground lighthouse guarding Cold Spring Harbor and Oyster Bay was dark at dusk. Captain Samuel Rowlands longtime keeper is missing after his boat overturned nearby. his coat was found under the craft, raising belief he drowned. A rescue party found the upturned launch and power boat trouble further unsettled the President's yacht party aboard the Sylph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Oyster Bay
Long Island
Samuel Rowlands
Middle Ground
Rowlands
Cold Spring Harbor
Centre Island
Seawanhaka Yacht Club
Huntington Bay
West Neck
Willis T. Wood
Sagamore Hill
Rowland
Mayor McClellan Returns for Brief Town Visit
Mayor McClellan came back to town from the Adirondacks for a short stay before leaving for Winter Harbor Maine. He spoke minimally about politics noting familiarity with John Kern and predicting a quiet campaign until September. The mayor may convene a Board of Aldermen meeting to plan a welcome for the American Olympic team, with other actions postponed until his Maine trip ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClellan
Adirondacks
Winter Harbor
John Kern
Board of Aldermen
Haffen
Maine
Crowell
Fire Department
Lottery Tickets Seized In German Lottery Ring
Oscar Cahn of 504 East Fighty seventh Street was arrested by Central Office Detectives Gegan and Wilbur on charges of selling lottery tickets. He will be arraigned in the Tombs Court and then seized by federal authorities for using the mails for fraudulent purposes. Detectives allege he is American representative of Saxony Leipsic Dukedom and Brunswick lotteries legal in Germany, with a monthly business of about $3,000 over twelve years serving German clients in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Cahn
East Fighty-seventh Street
Central Office
Gegan
Wilbur
Tombs Court
Cahn
Wallach & Brieger
Church Street
Post Office
Hill
Brieger
Germany
Saxony
Leipsic
Brunswick
Brooklyn Detective Bureau Chief Arrested After Flight
Joseph Cohen of 326 Jay Street Brooklyn in charge of Detective Glouster, jailed at Raymond Street for forgery in the first degree and grand larceny in the second degree. Indicted last December by Kings County Grand Jury. Cohen fled December after Met Tobacco Company robbery at Myrtle Avenue and Duffield Street, $15,000 stolen. He sought asylum with U S Minister Hill. Holland police detained him. Extradition talks followed between the U S and Netherlands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Joseph Cohen
Jay Street
Brooklyn
Glouster
Raymond Street
Kings County
Cohen
Metropolitan Tobacco Company
Myrtle Avenue
Duffield Street
Sing Sing
Hague
United States
David J. Hill
Germany
Hill
Holland
Pinkerton
Reduced Rates From Southwest To New York City
The Merchants' Association of New York reports a second series of reduced rates by the Rock Island Frisco system to New York City from August 15 to 19 with return by September 13. The fare is one and a half times the single fare for a round trip from lines in the Western Passenger Association territory and Southwestern Excursion Bureau. Other railroads are expected to adopt the same rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants’ Association of New York
Rock Island-Frisco System
New York City
Western Passenger Association
Southwestern Excursion Bureau
Million Dollar Chicago Fire Destroys Burlington Elevators
A blaze in Chicago on August 8 destroyed Burlington elevators E and F and the dock transfer warehouse, plus 100 box cars. Armour & Co. estimates grain losses at 700000 with total losses around 1000000. Fire started by chemicals and cigarette near 1 PM. 250 workers escaped as eighty engines and three tugs fought the flames amid extreme heat and steam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Burlington
Armour & Co
Burlington Warehouse
Bonfire Murder Puzzle in Greenpoint Slips Case
Police examine a drowned man found at East Twenty third Street ferry slip near Greenpoint Avenue in Williamsburg. initially feared to be missing Pole Stanislaus Muskovitch, but Capt Alonde deems it not him. Police seek Muskovitch and his wife, while two suspects, Kininski and Borkowoski, face a hearing in Manhattan Avenue Court unless linked to the woman’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Twenty-third Street
Greenpoint Avenue
Williamsburg
Stanislaus Muskovitch
Humboldt Street
Alonde
Muskovitch
Julian Kinsinski
Walentiy Borkowoski
Manhattan Avenue Court
Union Condemns Roosevelt in Indianapolis Labor Row
The Central Labor Union of Indianapolis adopts a resolution praising Samuel Gompers for defending labor rights and criticizing President Roosevelt for contempt toward the courts. They condemn certain judges' decisions against organized labor and pledge aid to AFL efforts in the coming campaign. The resolutions were sent to Mr. Gompers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Indianapolis
Ind
Central Labor Union
Samuel Gompers
Organized Labor
American Federation of Labor
Roosevelt
Central Labor Union of Indianapolis
Gompers
The
A. F. of L
Organized ‘Labor
Executive Council
Gomepers
Incendiary Fire Endangers Clergy Family in Willimansett
In Willimansett Massachusetts the parochial residence of the Church of the Nativity saw an incendiary blaze at 2 am. The Rev Alfred Provin a Worcester clergyman guest and the housekeeper narrowly escaped. Firemen rescued all three from second story windows in their night clothes. This marks a second attempted arson on the residence in three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Willimansett
Mass
Alfred Frovin
Church of the Nativity
Worcester
Father Provin
Brooklyn Man Struck and Killed by Eastbound Car in Kent Park Intersection
Charles Bryson, 78, on his way to buy bread for his two sons, was fatally struck by an eastbound Fork Avenue car at Kent and Park Avenues in Brooklyn yesterday evening. He was dragged by the forward trucks for a distance before the vehicle stopped. Motorman Thomas Griffin of 421 St. Mark's Avenue was arrested on a technical homicide charge after claiming he rang the bell but Bryson did not hear it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bryson
Kent and
Park Avenues
Brooklyn
Thomas Griffin
St. Mark's Avenue
Bryson
Bequeaths Saratoga Library by Gen Batcheller will
Saratoga bequests public library upon daughter’s death. Batcheller, judge of the International Court at Alexandria, Egypt, who died in Paris, leaves his summer home books furniture and pictures to become a free public library after his daughter's passing, with the estate to support it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Saratoga, N
George Sherman Batcheller
International Court
Alexandria
Egypt
Paris
France
Grape-Nuts Endorsed By Telegraph Operator For Brain Ease
A railway telegraph operator attests that regular Grape-Nuts with fruit and vegetables helps repair brain waste, sustain a cool head, and boost work efficiency. He credits a doctor and long-term use for better stamina, quiet nerves, and quicker action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Sailors and Negroes Clash Near Berkley Farm
In Norfolk Virginia on August 8 a violent clash erupted between U S Navy sailors from the St Helena Naval Training Station and local Negro residents over corn thefts. Sailors fired. three Negroes were taken to Central Police Station as tensions ran high. Police and naval authorities debated responsibility with Capt Dillingham denying Navy involvement and warning against a Brownsville comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
United States
Berkley
South Norfolk
St Helena Naval Training Station
Berkeley Ward
Berkeley
Central Police
Charles M. Dillingham
Naval Training Station
Capt. Dillingham
Franklin
Mob attacks wife stabbing suspect in Burlington
A mob beat John Sciliskie after he stabbed his wife four times during a quarrel at their Burlington home. Police saved him as the crowd grew. witnesses feared the woman would die. After his arrest, the crowd learned the woman was dead, sparking further anger toward the assailants and police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
N. J
John Sciliskie
Sciliskie
West New York In joined over misused town funds
Civic Society of West New York N J filed for injunction via Vice Chancellor Howell to halt expenditures by Town Treasurer the Mayor and Town Council. They claim 520000 in street improvement certificates with 298000 overdue and misused funds. Public funds allegedly insufficient sinking fund and unlawful balance on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Society of
West New York
N. J
Abraham W. Hopper
J. Clement Justin
Howell
Newark
Joseph Stiltz
Town Council of
Civic Society
Supreme Court
Swayze
Can’t Enforce Bishops' Law in Atlantic City
Special to The New York Times reports Atlantic City officials led by Prosecutor Clarence Goldenberg admit the Bishops’ law is effectively a dead letter. They say no Grand Jury can be drawn to indict for Sunday liquor sales and contend closing Sunday saloons clashes with current public sentiment. Sheriff Johnson and others concur, suggesting local Republicans align with sentiment and protection for liquor sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Atlantic City
Clarence Goldenberg
Guv. Fort
Star Witness
State Excise Commission
George Pettibone Dies After Cancer Operation
George Pettibone longtime leader in the Western Federation of Labor died at St Josephs Hospital Denver from cancer surgery complications. He had been ill since confinement in Idaho penitentiary over a year, tried and acquitted in the Steunenberg murder case involving Moyer and Haywood. A widow survives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
George Pettibone
Western Federation of Labor
Moyer
Haywood
Steunenberg
Idaho
St. Joseph's Hospital
Pett
Boise
Miss Sophie F. Smith Found Dead In Home Gas Incident
In Montclair New Jersey on August 3 Miss Sophie F Smith aged 65 of 50 North Fullerton Avenue was found dead in her kitchen by neighbor Mrs Wallace W Weeks of 48 North Fullerton Avenue. Death appears accidental due to gas escaping from the range while her sister Dr Anna L Smith, who is currently abroad, was present in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montclair
N. J
Sophie F. Smith
North Fullerton Avenue
Wallace W. Weeks
Miss Smith
Anna L. Smith
Smith
Europe
Sas
Riis Returns From Denmark Aboard Minnetonka
Jacob A. Riis and wife have returned from Denmark after visiting the ruler of that country and being entertained there. They arrived yesterday on the Atlantic Transport liner Minnetonka. Also aboard was Percy Alden M. P. who will tour this country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob A. Riis
Denmark
Minnetonka
Percy Alden
M. P
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cadet Rossell
Detective Bloom
James J. Hill
Times
Butte
North Country
Montana
Colorado
Yellowstone Park
Pacific
Canadian Rockies
Pennsylvania Railroad
Rocky Mountains
Canada
North America
C. Studds
E. P.A
Fifth Avenue
Geo. W. Boyd
Broad Street Station
Philadelphia
Spokane
Cranbrook
Storthweat
Mayor
Thursda
UNION
R. R. Telegrapher
New Jersey
Gov
Pennsylvania
West 'Id Street
Carugo
Melba
Sanday Bros
Fifth Ave
Tiffany
Sheffield Dentifrice Co
New London
Conn
Doctor Sheffield
Sheffield
York
American Specialty Co
Broadway
25Th Street
Once the Crown Perfumery Co. of
London
East 20Th St
Gomi
Irs
U.S
Leonard
California
Portland
Union Pacific
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!