Rain Hampers London Olympic Opening Crowd
London July 13 Rain marred the opening of the fourth international Olympic games in the Stadium It was cleared later but attendance remained below expectations. Notable athletes included Melvin W. Shepp and J. P. Halstead of New York. M. F. Hallows of Oxford ran 4 03 2 5 in the 1500 metres, setting a new mark. The ceremony featured King Edward and Queen Alexandra, with 21 nations represented and the American and colonial contingents drawing strong support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Edward
Royal Box
Melvin W. Shep
G. Butterfield
I. P. Sullivan
Lightbody
Sullivan
M. F. Hallows
Oxford
Hallows
Sheppard
Halstead
B. L. Coe
University of Michigan
E. V. Loney
England
Coe
F. H. Riley
Sweden
Greece
Duke
Duchess of
Grenadier Guards
Alxandra
Victoria
Buckitzham Palace
Lord Desborough
British Olympic Association
Fadium
Austria
Amert- 2
Garrels
Chicago Athletic Association
United Am
America
United Kingdom
Hungary
Mike Murphy
Brighton
Mil
Turkey
New Times Proprietors Named In London Chronicle
The Chronicle claims the new owners of The Times include Lord Rothschild Lord Cromer and Lord Northcliffe with Northcliffe holding a controlling stake. Published in London on July 14 the note identifies these figures as proprietors of the newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Chronicle
the Times
Lord Rothschild
Lord Cromer
Lord Northcliffe
Girl shoots father to save family in New Jersey home
In Millville Delmont, Edward Polhamus threatened to kill his family amid drink and family troubles. His daughter Sarah was wounded but protected her mother and sister Helen, a Delmont postmaster, who fired twice, hitting him in the neck and abdomen. Helen turned herself in as neighbors offered bail. Polhamus lies seriously wounded while the mother and girls receive care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millville N. J
Edward Polhamus
Delmont
Polhamus
Sarah
Helen
Pothamus
A. T. Demarest Dies From Ptomaine Poisoning
Aaron T. Demarest, 67, president of A. T. Demarest & Co. carriage and automobile maker, died suddenly in Greenwich from ptomaine poisoning after attending Yale commencement and a clambake. He had been ill three weeks, with recovery expected until a rapid decline tonight. Funeral arrangements are not yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Greenwich
Conn
Aaron T. Demarest
A. T. Demarest & Co
Fifth Avenue
New York City
Kent House
Demarest
Yale
Francesco Whitmore
Mr. Demarest
Porto Ricans in Ceuta Prison Seek Release
Governor Regis H. Post received a petition from twenty Porto Ricans confined in the Ceuta penitentiary in Africa asking for liberation. The matter traces to Spanish rule in Puerto Rico with prior legislative inquiry and records showing forty prisoners sent to Ceuta between 1882 and 1898. seventeen had no specific charges, labeled political prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan
P. R
Regis H. Post
Ceuta
Africa
Spain
Gibraltar
Porto Rico
House of Delegates
Hay
Bellevue Wall Collapse Puts Ward Patients in Jeopardy
A 140 foot wall near Bellevue Hospital toppled during demolition at 28th street, sending dust and fear through Ward 44 male prison Ward 34 female alcoholic ward and Ward 36 male alcoholic ward. Workers escaped unharmed as authorities feared further collapse if wind shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
28Th Street
29Th Street
Bellevue
Bellevue Hospital
United Electric Light Company
First Avenue
East River
35Th Street
Cleveland Passes Night Fireworks Ban After Death Toll
In Cleveland on July 13 the City Council approved by 21 to 7 a ordinance prohibiting private Fourth of July celebrations using firearms or fireworks after ten deaths in this year’s Independence Day observance. The council may allow an official city display in parks if desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Death by gas self murder of C H Ostrander
Mount Vernon resident, longtime Westchester Fire Insurance Company counsel and former partner of W Bourke Cockran, died by inhaling gas in his bathroom yesterday morning. His health had faltered recently and he left a note or motive undisclosed. He is survived by his wife and two daughters. Cockran reacted with shock to the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies H. Ostrander
Westchester Fire Insurance Company
W. Bourke Cockran
Mount Vernon
Cochran
Tuckahoe
Ostrander
Motor boat explodes on Hudson River off Alpine
Patrick Daily of the Hudson Rowing Club loses a motor boat valued at 3000 dollars after a gasoline tank explosion near Alpine New Jersey. John Donnelly of New York was hurled into the water and badly burned. rescued by a Palisades Park officer and treated in Yonkers hospital. The craft had just completed a speed test showing twenty four miles per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Daily
Hudson Rowing Club
New York
Hudson River
Alpine
N. J
John Donnelly
West 127Th Street
Poughkeepsie
Palisades Park Commission
Yonkers
Donnelly
Burglary Burdened by Wall Gap at Flat No 709 East 5th
In Essex Marget court two men named John James and William Saunders were arraigned on burglary charges. They allegedly broke a wall between a vacant flat and Julius Friedman’s residence at 709 East 5th Street, stole clothing and household items valued at 259 dollars, and left a screwdriver identified as the janitor’s. Bail set at 7000 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex Marget
Julius Friedman
East $Th Street
Friedman
French Reform Bills Postponed By Parliament Adjournment
Paris observers report the French Parliament adjourned on July 13 delaying action on income tax old age pensions and restoration of the death penalty until the autumn session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Storm’s havoc in Orange County on July night
A violent storm resembling a tornado struck Orange County, damaging Pine Island homes and killing and injuring residents. Charles Faulkner’s house, S. E Tether’s sawmill, Borden’s icehouse, and the village hotel were destroyed. J W Knapp’s barn collapsed and onion fields and peach trees suffered heavy losses. A freight car on the Evie line was blown away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Middletown
Orange County
Pine Island
Charles Faulkner
Wasps Sting Woman Leads to Death in Winsted
In Winsted Connecticut on July 13 widow Mrs Jennie Andrews was stung on the arm by a wasp and died within twenty minutes authorities suspect a heart weakness contributed to the fatal reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winsted
Conn
Jennie Andrews
Philanthropist Senator Varela Dies Leaving Fortune to Charity
Santiago de Chili July 13 Senator Federico Varela a famed philanthropist and one of Chili’s wealthiest men died today He left the bulk of his fortune to charitable causes and institutions reflecting his long civic involvement and generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago de Chili
Federico Varela
Chili
Modest Clam Yields $1 059 Pearl
Portland July 13 James Louden a fish pedler returned from Rockland with a fresh water clam pearl as large as a marble. He sold it today for 1 059 dollars. Where to Take Lunch and drink the Highest Types of American Wines H T Dewey Sons Co 158 Fulton St New York advertisement
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Portland
James Louden
Rockland
H. T. Dewey & Sons Co
Fulton St
New York
Dr J W Simpson shot mother in law after acquittal
Dr James W Simpson who had been acquitted in January 1907 of murdering Bartley T Horner was shot while attempting to enter his Northport former home. Mrs Horner was arrested on felonious assault charges and bailed by her daughter. The incident followed years of legal action and family strife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Simpson
Bartley T. Horner
Northport
Long Island
Simpson
Geoge M. Furman
Suffolk County
New York
Roosevelt Hospital
Horner
John P. Heyen
Dr. Heyen
Dr. Simpson
Hawkins
Heyen
Justice Hawkins
Long Island City
Co. B. Partridge
Harrington
Mr. Horner
Rowland Miles
Boston Heat Eases as Humidity Drops
Boston July 13 report says the day’s high reached 914 degrees while humidity was low. Several heat prostration cases were treated at the relief hospital, reflecting the relief from oppressive heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Relief
Four Deaths Reported Amid Brooklyn Heat Wave
Hot humid conditions Sunday drew large weekday crowds to Brooklyn beaches. Four deaths are confirmed: George Ireland, 61, at Eastern Parkway and Bedford Avenue. Edward Limgo, one day old, 152 29th Street. Gertrude Walters, 1, at 9 Henry Street. Ellen Ward, 35, of 120 Linden Street. Police logged nearly twenty additional prostrations. weather bureau expects showers and cooler temperatures today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
George
Rogers Avenue
Brooklyn
Eastern Parkway
Bedford Avenue
Limgo
Edward
29Th Street
Walters
Gertrude
Henry Street
Ward
Ellen
Linden Street
Weather Bureau
Governor Fort Thrown From Horse at Sea Girt Parade
Governor Fort was pitched from a newly purchased Kentucky bred horse during a morning ride at Sea Girt as he prepared the animal for Thursday’s review. Accompanied by Col Austen Colgate and Major Wilbur F Snyder Jr, the incident occurred at guard mount when the horse reared and threw him after twisting and circling. He remounted and continued riding despite being shaken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor Fort
Kentucky
Austen Colgate
Wilbur F. Snyder, Jr
Guard Mount
Thirteen Men Drowned? Coastal gale sinks fishing fleet
Heavy gales off Santander Spain wreck three fishing vessels and wash away over thirty sailors. No word yet on several boats long at sea, leaving crews unaccounted and authorities assessing the extent of the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santander
Spain
Lovers quarrel ends in double shooting and suicide
Veronica Meene an eighteen year old stenographer of 701 East 12th street and her lover William Wilde twenty one of 289 Avenue B were shot at her home after a lovers quarrel over a planned picnic. Wilde then shot himself. Both were in critical condition at Belle Vue Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veronica Meene
East 12Th Street
William Wilde
Avenue B
Bellevue Hospital
Wilde
Joseph Meene
Tragedy toll rises as Hutchings car in Long Island train crash
Frederick Glow, chauffeur for William R. Hutchings, is held after the fatal Long Island railroad crash that killed Hutchings, his wife, and child. Glow, described as a raving maniac, fears enemies while awaiting testimony at Centre Moriches. The three victims were laid to rest in a Brooklyn funeral before a Greenwood Cemetery burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastport
N. Y
Frederick Glow
William R. Hutchings
Long Island
Sheriff Loper
Hutchings
Centre Moriches
Glow
Shannon
Grace Church
Fells Death Watch Breakout Attempt At Penitentiary
Giuseppe Alia, condemned killer of Father Leo of Denver, seized a moment when a guard was distracted and the cell door unlocked to try a breakout. He was quickly overpowered by the death watch guards, and a deputy warden was removed from the cell as the door was locked, while Alia returned to his calm, composed demeanor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri Tribune
Canon City
Col
Giuseppe Alia
Father Leo
Denver
Liberty
Alia
Debs To Stump Country In Day Coach Train Plan
The National Socialistic Committee will run four special trains to 10 U.S. cities in the two months before the election, carrying Eugene V. Debs as presidential candidate. The trains will run coast to coast with no Pullman cars aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debs
The
Tribune
Milwaukee
National Socialistic Committee
United States
Eugene V. Debs
Taft Begins Speech Work Comparing Platforms
Taft in Hot Springs Virginia starts drafting his Republican nomination acceptance speech for Cincinnati on July 28. He reviews Republican and Democratic platforms, studies past acceptance speeches, and plans to consult party leaders while preparing a forceful stance on injunctions. Taft will attend Germantown courthouse dedication next Monday, not giving a political speech there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Cincinnati
Taft
Warner
Mr. Taft
George Ingalls
M. E. Ingalls
Justice
Mrs Gould Is Saved by Chauffeur in Car Collision
Mrs Frank Jay Gould escaped unhurt when her chauffeur swerved to avoid a head on collision with a racing car at a sharp curve in front of Greenwich Hotel Shore Road. The other car crashed. the Gould driver suffered minor bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Greenwich
Conn
Frank Jay Gould
Greenwich Hotel
Shore Road
Gould
Automobile Register
Howard S. Bellard
Huntington
Long Island
New York
Lilley
Selleck House
Johnson Will Attack Probate Battle Over 2 Million Estate
The will of Mrs. Caroline E Johnson, valued around 2 million, is offered for probate in Suffolk County Court. The estate, largely in this state, is left in trust with income to three daughters Mrs. H Chatfield Taylor Mrs. Caroline W Emmett and Miss Johnson until their deaths. Afterward the property would revert to Johnsons nephews and nieces. The daughters plan to contest the will, signaling a prolonged legal fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Boston
Caroiine E. Johnson
Suffolk County
H. Chatfield Taylor
Caroline W. Emmett
Miss Johnson
Johnson
Theatrical Manager Stricken Again With Tetany
Matthew Mesher theatrical manager living at the Hotel Albany was discharged from Bellevue Hospital as cured of tetany then attacked by the disease again in the Knickerbocker Building booking office. He was taken back to Bellevue Hospital doctor says tetany is a nervous illness not often fatal. He manages Al H. Wood who is touring in the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Mesher
Albany
Bellevue Hospital
Dorsey & Wolford
Knickerpocker
Broadway
Mesher
Pacific Coast
Bellevue
Beeuwkes
New York Hospital
al H. Wood
West
Eighteen Hurt In Train Wreck Near Texarkana
Nineteen people were seriously injured when two passenger trains collided thirty miles south of Texarkana on the Texas and Pacific line yesterday morning. Officials say the crash was caused by the overlooking of a train order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texarkana
Ark
Texas & Pacific Railroad
Five Miles of Erie Track Washed Out Delays Traffic
Cloudbursts near Rathbone in Steuben County washed out five miles of Erie tracks last night delaying traffic about fifteen hours. One thousand men worked through the night to repair the damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Rathbone
Steuben County
Erie
Also Mentioned on This Page
King
Sheppard and Sullivan
Toyebox
Lara Desborough
Olympic of London
Ralph
Olympic Club
San Francisco
Lee
Talbott
Irish-American Athletic Club
Indianapolis
Ana An
Elles Med
Jonis
Cbs
Northcliffe, Cromer and
Rothschild
Girl
Father
A. T. Demarest
Wall Falls
C.h.ostrander
Hudson
Fortune
J. W. Simpson
Mercury
Beaches
Sea Girt
Fells Death Watch
Priest
Will
Lave
Johnson Will Attacked
H.C. Taylor
Tetany
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!