Destruction Plot Unfolds Behind Jersey City Fire
Samuel Brown cashier for the bone Dock Milling Company admitted planning to destroy the Newark office and burn books detailing thefts. Frank Walsh, the hired arsonist, died from injuries as investigators tied the blast to Brown and a Newark accountant Timmins amid a scheme involving a third conspirator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Aues
Vaptan Richards
Seventh street
Jersey City
Samuel Brown
Mulling compins
Pavonit avenue
ben
Walsh
St Francis’ hospital
Jersey
laken
aisan Ho owas
Knalls
Brown
Patrick J. Vining
Newark
Richbrils
Timmins
Trowa
BJ Timmins
Col E H R Green Involved In Safe Robbery And Fire
Col E H R Green, son of a famed financier, is implicated in a safe robbery and building fire. He claimed he went to the office to sleep and a cigarette he had been smoking started the blaze. Books and papers were scattered, many burned, with the safe door open and walls smeared with gasoline fumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
rene
Admiral Togo Thanks Americans For Warm Welcome In Washington
Visited by Washington Avy and Admiral Togo togu spoke at the National Press Club expressing gratitude for the hospitality shown since his arrival and sending best wishes to the United States. He emphasized respect for the American people and President and thanked the press for their reception. He later toured the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Admiral Tage
National Press
Cluk
poonte
Atoiral Togo
United States
National Press Club
Admiral Togo
United States naval cademy
Annapolis
Ball player drowns after saving companion at river
Michael Small ing, 22, first baseman for Lancaster Tri-State League, saved a young woman, Miss Susan Steele, 17, from drowning in the Conestoga River near the old city water works. He swam to shore with Miss Steele and pushed the canoe, then searched for the paddle and disappeared. His body was recovered hours later. He lived at 119 Johnson Street, Bridgeport, Conn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
lfe
Michael Smalling
Tri-State League
Conestoga river
Susan Steele
old city
Smalliog
Miss Steele
Smallng
Johnson street
Pris_geport
Conn
Promotion clash over Bloom case stirs policy notes
Washington reports detail President Taft directing a reprimand for Colonel Garrard who opposed promoting Frank Bloom a Hebrew tailor's son to second lieutenant. Bloom had qualified for final exams after preliminary failures, with the commander’s anti Jewish prejudice cited as public concern. The episode prompted a fresh opening of the examination as Bloom faced a new opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Frank Vicom
Hattery i
flield
Fort My Va
hay
Barrard
Leavenworth
Kan
Taft
secretary of war
Joseph Carrard
rot Myer
Frank Blouin
Blaon
Simon Walt
young Bloom
Roosevelt
West Point
Garrard
Bloom
Joseph A. SMoon
Senator Borah Attacks Judicial Recall Theory
In Washington on August 8 Senator Borah challenges the recall of federal judges, warning it would undermine an independent judiciary and allow majority influence to steer justice. He argues that laws must reflect written terms and public opinion, not fluctuating political pressures, and cautions that recalls could empower the majority over minority rights. A second item notes Mrs. Willa A. Leon sid resigning after 47 years in the Treasury counterfeit division, aged 71, mother to Major Henry Leonard of the U S Marine Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D
New Mexico
Borah
Idaho
Roat
Treasury
Washington
Willa A. Leonsid
treasury departmentas
Also Mentioned on This Page
ROSENSTOCK BROS
One-Price Outfitters
ALLEN G. QUYNN & CO
East Patrick Street
Frederick, Md
Markell & Ford
G. L. Bread and Rolls
G.L. BAKING CO
North Market Street
Jas. Carros
Prop
FIRST MORTGAGE RAILROAD SECURITIES
PUBLIC UTILITIES CORPORATIONS
MOTTER BROS. & CO
BARNEY
DES
rS. FAHRNEY & SON
Hacksstown
Moving Pictures
Lehr Piano
BIRELYS Palace of Music
FELTON & KELLY
BALTIMORE & OHIO
BALTIMORE
Frederick
RIZONA
HARNER
COL
E. H.R. GREEN
cier
TOGU
Petershung
Seaboard Agr
Cougar
Seattle
Ang
Her fa Muscott
Bax
new
pt bate
Chamberlain’s Colle
Frank Bloom
Rapid City
M. D
bam
Jensen
Attrey Dean
James J. Johnston
thromel
Minnesota
Inwa
entir owas
Omaha
Jdohnsions
Tohnstons
Henry N Weakley
Joanstons
Niewapaper
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!