Governor Hughes Seeks Recount and Rail Oversight
Governor Hughes in his first message urges a recount of the 1905 New York city mayoral vote, transfer of power to the supreme court for titles, and broad reforms. He calls abolition and creation of boards to regulate rail and utility firms, restraints on election spending, and stronger court review of party conventions and committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated ‘Press
Albany
House
J. W. Wadeworth
Hughes
Murphy
Kings County
New York
Houges
Highes
Lewis Stuyvesant
Quanier
Senate
Cordiary
Wadforth
Charles ©. Hughes
New York City
W. i. Hearst
George B. McClellan
State Board of Railroad
Commissionergy
Commission
Board of Rapid Transit Commissioners of
Greater
State Supreme Court
New Board Formed Amid Unclear Rhetoric and Puzzling Notes
A fragmented report shows the creation of a new board with limited clarity. It references control elements and night shifts, plus a bracketed price of 35 dollars. The source text is garbled, leaving key names, dates, and places unreadable.
Wisconsin Central ownership linked to Hill lines in Milwaukee
Indications grow that the Wisconsin Central railway will become a key Hill-line ally with a traffic agreement tying it to the Great Northern. A Milwaukee terminal is planned with an entrance franchise transfer to the Wisconsin Central, prompting anticipated construction next spring and closer coordination with Hill interests across rail routes and lake freights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
The
Daily News
Wisconsin Central Railway
Wisconsin Central
Great Northern
Unis
Milwaukee Southern Road
Tits City
Wisconsin, Central
Bradford
New York
Wieconsin Central
Central
Hill
Burington
Packe Romd
Duluth
Superior
Lakes
Maniawac
the Central
Hill Lines
Burlington
Northern Pacific
Fired at the Judge in Mississippi courtroom chaos
Miss Rosa Weil, a litigant in an inheritance case, fired a revolver at Judge J A McDonald during court in St Louis. The shot missed. she was disarmed and arrested as onlookers protested. Rosa Weil and her sister Clara Weil faced a tense scene before court motions and testimonies resumed amidst the aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
St. Louis
J. A. ‘McDonald
Circuit Court
Rosa’ Weil
McDonald
Rosa Weil
Clara Weil
Dughter
Mra
Elsie Weiland
Fire disaster and sensational kidnapping storm New York
A brutal fire in Manhattan caused multiple deaths and displacements as stifling heat and inadequate water pressure powered the blaze. Amid the chaos Mrs. Jesabelle Van Alstyne reported a kidnapping attempt involving her ex husband Guy Van Alstyne, while crowds and looting erupted as crews fought to control the flames across West Fifty third Street and surrounding blocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ian
Jesbelle W. van Alstyne
Gisey
Teddow
Fifty Third Street
Fourth Street
Hudson
Losa
Tenth Avenue
Ninegorith
Jan ‘Cumning
Onacnepra
Whitcomb 45 President. likely head new Wisconsin line
Milwaukee January reports that El. I. Whitcomb, former Wisconsin Central president, will join Wisconsin & Northern Railway Company as it builds a northern timber railway from Shawano into northern Wisconsin. Promoters include J. Smith of Menasha and C. F. Hartley. Whitcomb declines to comment but is expected to assume company presidency and remain in Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Achemé
Regulaton
Thig
Pe ‘Gal
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
The
Daily News Today
EL. I. Whitecomb
Ity
Wisconsin Central Road
Wisconsin & Northern Railway Commpany
Shawano
Wisconsin
EK. J. Smith
Menasha
F. Hartley
Avith
Marthwestern
Kaukuuna
Kitcomb
Whitcomb
Mrr. Whitcomb
Mr. Whitemub
Dooling Named New York Board of Elections Chief
Mayor McGlellan appoints John T. Dooling to head the New York Board of Elections, succeeding John Voorhis, with Rudolph Fuller succeeding Michael J. Cady and Charles B. Page and William McGuire reappointed. McGlellan challenges Tammany Hall and its leader Charles F Murphy, pledging no candidate or ties to the organization and urging clean, efficient government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
John T. Dooling
McGlellan
Charles F. Murphy
Tarmmany Hall
Trusty Escapes. Racine sheriff faces revolvers
Special dispatch from Racine Wisconsin reports a chaotic incident as a sheriff attempts to apprehend a suspect named Burke in the Racine county area. The fugitive Burke was captured and returned to jail amid tense moments involving revolver threats. Further details remain unclear due to fragmentary copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Racine
Ammty
Velisch
John Burké
Burke
Wares Fight For Seratuer Amid Rumors In Legislature
Fragmentary report from Detroit notes rumors of improper methods used to advance a candidate for United States senator. Governor and lawmakers discuss delaying vote for further consideration while key figures Atwood Hill and others voice opposition and urge restraint. Caucus tonight to select Republican candidate with several congressmen named in the melee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Arthur Bill
United States Railway
Ren
Warner
Farmington
Atwood
Wood
Hill
Jess
Capitol
Pe Islature
United States
Will Besheld
Charles J. Townsend
Jackeon
Alden Smith
Grand Rapids
William
McMillan
Money Demand Threatens Local Man in Northwestern County
A threatening demand for six thousand dollars aimed at a local man to secure his life sparked alarm across the county. Suspected extortionists threatened arson of Weeks barns if nonpayment occurred, prompting officials to tighten security and investigate further amid tense countywide fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waker
Fis
Chilton
Milwaukee obituary details misread in damaged Eagle dispatch
Special to the Northwestern reports the death of a Milwaukee settler aged about ninety. The fragmented text mentions two surviving children and a son named D. Hinkley, with sparse political notes and unclear details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Eagle
Wiss
BR. Hinkley
Kuala
Toilay
D. Hinkley
Tor
N- Milwaukee
Governors Battle Over Corruption Allegations and Indictments
The governor plans to appear before a Greensboro grand jury amid charges of corrupt methods in securing votes. Accusations link Governor Glenn to efforts to sway the election of Congressman-elect Blackburn, with Hackett denying the charges and vowing to prosecute. The dispute involves claims of a conspiracy, influence peddling, and political maneuvering affecting North Carolina politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated “Press
Releigh
Qenn
Greensboro
Alll
Specer Blackburn
Tlackburn
Washington
RB. N. Hackett
Tughtick
Gronit
Huckett
Ton
Hallat
Tor
Hackett
Glenn
United States
North Garalina
Mrs Wette Dies After Stroke at Hawi Residence
Mrs Elizabeth Kita, born in Treved Germany September 1832, and wife of Frank Kitz, died this afternoon following a long illness with paralysis and minor strokes. Survived by her husband and four children, including Maud, Brdnk, and Cahkowh, with a recent anniversary noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlabeth Wette
Frank Kitz
Hawi
Morro Aventia
Dreboele
Slo
Rother
Dilzabeth Vietorly Kita
Tor Treved
Germany
America
Taledo
Mn. Kitz
Auniversay
Cahkowh
Train wreck near Topeka roasts many victims
A disastrous wreck on the Rock Island line near Topeka Kansas left about fifty people dead or missing and many others injured as a passenger train derailed and caught fire. Engineers and operators are reported missing or endangered, with fire and rescue efforts underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preas
Topeka
Kaa
Sani
Also Mentioned on This Page
Governo York
Mallwaye
Corfi
Hearst
Oflinis
Esther
Plains
Hyn Datvoree
Wan Alstyne
Guy Chase Vatalstyee
Poxtitin
Wiscow & Northern
Tammany
Mayor McClellan
Trusty
Elkénopha
Revoquonists
Michigan
Wrom
Peas
Arthur Gills
Ani of
AO Ave
Niugty
Resaca
Black Huis
Glen
Guinty
Gove
Muckburn
Iliekbern
Barticuia
el -Pash
Tralin
yJohn
Bynes
Voiland
Wiwenryft
Pisageng
Chiengo
Bsker
Sruthied Ithe
Ogleep
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!