Woolgrowers meet in Helena for annual session
Delegates from Montana Idaho and Utah gather in Helena for a three day Woolgrowers Association meeting. Rail fare reductions and a reception with notable speakers from Billings Bozeman Portland and Salt Lake planned. The event aims to boost membership and showcase the state’s sheep industry amid broader Pacific Northwest representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon
Hwreat Woolanswers
Helena
Eltimua
Montana
Idaho
Utah
Annual assessor’s association meeting in Praaltressors
The meeting convened this morning focusing on legislation for state reforms. Delegates discuss improvements to local offices and reference upcoming state legislative actions.
Irrigation Bill Favored by Senate Committee on Public Lands
In Washington on January 28 the Hane through Newlande irrigation bill, agreed by Northwestern donators and representatives, was favorably reported by the Senate committee on public lands. It provides that proceeds from public lands be placed in a reclamation fund to irrigate arid lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Committee of Northwestern Donators and Representatives
Senate Committee On Public Lands
Ask a Million Dollars for Good Road Work
New York Legislature will be asked to appropriate a large sum for road improvements. Albany hosts a convention with nearly 1,000 delegates from New York, Massachusetts, and Vermont. State Engineer Bond opened sessions and highlighted progress on highways, with Edware Eo Harriman urged to fund annual road work. President Wyn Manne of the National Good Road Association and other speakers planned addresses. Stay tuned for proposed appropriation of 5,000,000 dollars for road work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
New York
Mumashvasus
Vermont
Bond
Orancoe
Edware Eo Harriman
Wyn Manne
National Good Road
Government cable favored for ocean wire to California
Washington January 26 by an 8 to 7 vote the house committees on interstate and living commerce recommended the government construction of the Pacific cable. The Corliss bid was ordered reported with favorable recommendations and amended to allow operation from any suitable California coast point instead of San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Corliss
California
San Francisco
Balfour says no overtures for South Africa peace
In the house of commons Balfour states no peace overtures have been received from Boers authorized to speak. A communication from the Dutch government was received last Saturday and is under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Balfour
House of Commons
Gall
South Africa
Rice murder trial notes chloroform death conclusion
New York January 28 In the Rice murder trial this morning Sir William Hames for the state stood by the finding that Millionaire Rice died from the administration of chloroform gas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rice
Wil. Hames
Ex Secretary Wi Foster Appears Before House Committee
On January 8 ex Secretary Wi Foster testified to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. He argued not for the Chinese Exponent Gompers but supported the bill. The appearance focused on foreign policy questions and labor union roles in the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wi Foster
Committee On Foreign Affairs of the
House
Detroit Struggles Over Grand Circuit Dates for Next Season
Detroit faces a tough scheduling problem for the Grand Circuit's annual meeting to avoid conflicts. Detroit plans a July 21 opening, Cleveland already claims the previous week, with Columbus Buffalo and Glens Falls set in order. Brighton Beach and the New York State Fair at Syracuse compete for post Buffalo dates, and stewards seek a compromise that may force one location to yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Dutee
Cleveland
Columbus
Buffalo
Glens Valle
Brighton Heath
New York State Fair
Syracuse
Steewards
Brighton Beach
International fisheries exhibition opens in Bt Petersburg
A notable international exhibition opens in Bt Petersburg under the Imperial Russian Society of Fisheries and Fish Culture. It aims to acquaint producers and consumers with products of fisheries and methods of preservation, show artificial fish breeding progress, and promote scientific research in fisheries with an international congress accompanying the event.
Robbers Force Train Hold Up to Drop Safes
Charleston January 28. Robbers who held up a passenger train near Branchville last night were 60 yards ahead of bloodhounds. They were compelled to drop the safes taken from the express car. The safes were found this morning containing about 9600. the robbers secured 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Branchville
Senate Creates New Department of Commerce by Bill
Washington January 28 the senate passed a measure creating a new department of commerce with changes to the title to Department of Commerce and Labor A second amendment to strike out the labor clause failed and the census bureau provision was defeated in the debate The item notes a clone vote on an amendment and shifts in department naming
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
Bribery Probe Into St Louis Councilmen Unfolds
Grand jury in St Louis takes up investigation into alleged bribery of city councilmen by street railway companies. District attorney reports developments show an appalling condition of affairs after hours in session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
St. Louis
Grand
Publishers Complaints Heeded In Post Office Ruling Probe
Washington January 28 The senate committees began an investigation into the recent postmaster general ruling that denied second class status to certain premium publications. Senator Mason chairman of the committee has heard witnesses to show the action lacks legal warrant, while post office officials insist the committee will sustain the ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Tony
Benator Mason
Post Office Department
New York Market Report by J L Ray Co
New York market news from January 28 shows a quiet wheat market with narrow price ranges. Liverpool up 0.5 to 6 1/4, New York opened higher and closed at 8 3/4. Chicago opened and closed higher. sugar at 12 7/8. steel at 4 3/4. St Paul at 19 1/4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Ray & Co
Pendleton
Chicago Board of Trade
New York Stock Exchange
New York
Liverpool
Chicago
Money
Yvyesater Jay
St. Paul
Union Aelfie
Southwestern lumber dealers meet in Century theater
The annual meeting gathers several hundred lumber dealers from Kansas Missouri and other states for two days of discussions on trade matters. The convention closes with a banquet and members depart for eastern and southern destinations. A. Slord Beale is noted in association remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Jane
Southwestern Lumber Ten Thoean
Century
Kansas
Missouri
Joint
Eastern and Son
Aslord
Quartet of youths arraigned inMrs. Gootrich kidnapping case
Philadelphia January 28 four young men Howard Sloan Knight Finley Harry Wallace and Oscar Dunlap were arraigned for trial in the sensational kidnapping and robbery of Mrs Mable Gootrich. The former good character of the accused and sensational nature of the case promise wide attention with no defenses yet dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Mra
Mable Gootrich
Howard Sloan
Knight Finley
Harry Wallace
Oscare Dunlap
Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania Lumber Dealers Convene in Cincinnati
Retail lumber dealers from Ohio West Virginia and Pennsylvania meet in Cincinnati for their annual convention. Large attendance attends sessions through Friday with discussions on business matters. Interspersed events offer entertainment between sessions provided by local lumber dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
West Virgin
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg hangings lift lid on Halifax bank murder
Harrisburg January 25 Henry Howard and Watson King were hanged for the murder of cashier Charles Ryan in the Halifax bank. They confessed and professed repentance after the crime and the botched robbery attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Henry Howand Watson King
Charles Ryan
Halifax
Hank
Senate to Investigate Philippines Affairs
Washington January 28 The Senate adopted a resolution directing the committee on the Philippines to investigate the condition of affairs in the Philippine archipelago. The move signals a formal inquiry into governance and events in the islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Washington
Senate
Committee On the
Philippine Archipelago
Wreckage Found Near Vancouver Island Warship Condor
Victoria reports wreckage located off the west coast of Vancouver Island. The finding follows reports from the revenue cutter Grant that debris suggests the Condor Warship is involved. Verification and search efforts are ongoing to determine the exact wreck site and circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Grant
Condor
Vancouver Island
Eleven Drowned After Dover Trawler Sinks In Gale
A Dover gale sinks the trawler Heron off the coast, eleven men lose their lives. Rescue efforts locate the crew, with authorities investigating the ship’s fate and weather impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
England
Heron
City Prepares for Naval Hero Welcome in Holiday Attire
Lowville Kentucky January 28 Admiral Winfield Beott Sehrey will be guest of Louisville for a citywide celebration. A festive reception banquet ball and jubilee are planned with Knights Templar and board of trade coordination. The party will tour the city and headquarters will be at Gallowte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowieville
Winfield Beott Sehrey
Louisville
Howe
Louiwville
Utatingale
Indiana
Knights Templar
Lowlaville Board of Trade
Wader
Welsiwe
Va derbhittines Directoon Plans Big New York Conference
New York on January 28 reports outline annual conferences of the Va derbhittines leadership to be held in New York city area during weeks of extensive intercut and improvement activity. Officers say $10,000,000 will fund enhancements in Vittubure district including extensions and infrastructure upgrades connected to local transportation and intercity routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sileutenan
Richmond
Hobsonta
Navy
Waldtorf-Astoria
Seciety
Naval Branch
Brooklyn
Oatlore and
Marine
Southern Relief Society Ball in Washington Jam 28
Charity ball under the auspices of the Southern Relief Society at the Arlington Hotel aims to be a major social and financial success. The event seeks to raise funds to relieve necessities of aged veterans who served the Confederacy and their dependents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Relief Society
Washington
Arlington Hotel Tontaha
Man Frozen at Seattle Beattle Jan 28
An unknown man was found frozen to death in Seattle on January 28 in frigid conditions. Police opened inquiries to identify the victim and determine the circumstances surrounding the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Merger Details Set for Pittsburg and Western with B&O
In Pittsburg on January 28 officials anticipate final terms for folding the Pittsburg and Western Railroad into the Baltimore and Ohio. The plan calls for erasing the Pittsburg and Western identity and making it a division of the B&O.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio
Pittsburg
Pittsburg and Western Railroad
Pittsburg and Western
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hpenoange
Jes
Billings
Hlankensh!p
Bozeman
Portland
Comuislture Ferguson
P. Billings
Fredicton
Pacific
Mado
Oregon
Ppt
Alex
Moya
Bate Street
Beau
Johns Hopkins
Maryland Board of
John S. Fulton
Mate Board of Health
Y. Bowditch
Phyalsetts
Rutland
Phya A. Kery
Signor
Edmondo Mayor Des Planches
Baron Ludovic Moncheur
Califor
Nia
International Fisheries Congress
New York Market
Jay
Mabel Goodrich
Schley
Louisville, KY
Hobson
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!