Ferrer Murder Condemned by Labor Leaders Across Nations
The American Federation of Labor executive council denounces the execution of Francisco Ferrer as murder and condemns the Spanish government. New York crowds rally at Carnegie Hall urging opposition to Spain, while Berlin and London react with large protests and condemning editorials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Council
Hesolutions
Ferrer
Berlin
Amd
Brussels
Washington
Francisco Ferrer
Barcelona
American Federation of Labor
America
Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia
Gompers
Morrison
John Mitchell
Federation
Spain
Chamber of Deputies
Germany
Goethe League
Alfonso
London
Daily Chronicle
Madrid
Nnsorta
Guatemala Denies Involvement in Nicaragua Revolt
In Washington on Oct 20 the Guatemalan president sent an official denial to Foreign Minister Sabrera stating that Guatemala has not aided or promoted the revolution in Nicaragua. The note addresses accusations and reiterates Guatemala's neutrality in the Central American conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Guatemala
Sabrera
Nicaragua
Ty Cobb Surrenders to Ohio Sheriff
Ty Cobb, star batter of the Detroit Tigers, surrendered to the sheriff in Cleveland to face a charge of stabbing a hotel watchman, George Stanfield. He was arraigned after an incident that reportedly occurred during a Tigers game in town several weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ty Cobb
Bateman
Detroit Tigers
George Stanfield
Tigers
October School Funds Apportioned Across Districts
County Superintendent Welles announces the October apportionment totaling about $23,000 from county andATT funds. Smaller districts gain under the new law, larger ones lose though spring per capitas will offset. The Pendleton district sees county fund apportionment drop from $1,050.40 to $205, and state money fall from $2,788.50 to $4,162.80 as rooms fund allocations rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welles
Atte
Bvew
Rooms Theatre
Pendleton
Millionaire Arrives Home in Garb of Stobo
New York J Eads How son of a Mississippi engineer and Harvard graduate returned from Europe on foot after touring unemployment issues. He organized the International Association of the Unemployed and says delegates from around the world will meet in Chicago in January to protest conditions and urge rich donors to provide work. He was greeted loudly at Park Row headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. Eads How
Gerund Aon
Harvard
Hav
Europe
How
International Association of the Unemployed
Chicago
America
Canada
Ateamship
Association
Park Row
Divorce Granted to Mrs Francis Batonyi in New York
New York Oct 20 a jury ordered the court to grant a divorce to Mrs Francis Burke Roche Batonyi from Aurel Batonyi noted Hungarian horseman and whip. The jury found the wife’s charges of misconduct true and the decision likely ends Batonyi's million and a half dollar damages claims against his wife for alienating her affections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Francis Burke-Roche
Batonyi
Aurel Batony
Roosevelt hunting party reunited at Naivasha
The Roosevelt hunting party was reunited today at Naivasha after a period of division while advancing into the Kenya country. Roosevelt is the only member not showing feverish effects. The party plans to hunt here for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naivasha
Roosevelt
Kenia
President Taft Attends Old Fashioned Western Roundup
Gregory Texas October 20 President Taft witnessed an old fashioned western roundup at Cuncan seven miles from town. Cowboys roped and branded steers branches were felled a chuck wagon provided refreshments and the president played golf during the morning Special deputies guarded the presidential party cottages in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory
Tex
Taft
Cuncan
Rasmussen backs Cook polar claim with Eskimo support
Knud Rasmussen, Danish scientist, says Cook reached the north pole before Peary after canvassing Cape York Eskimos who confirm Cook’s account. Rasmussen plans to bring two Eskimos to Copenhagen for further investigation. Meantime the National Geographic Society weighs Peary’s documents with Copenhagen scholars to decide if Peary reached the pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Frederick A. Cook
North Pole
Peary
Knud Riamussen
Greenland
Denmark
Cook
Rasmussen
Cape York
Society
University of Copenhagen
Henry Gannett
T. S. Geogelical Survey
Chester
PD. H. Tittmann
Coast Geodesic Survey
National Geographic Society
Poury
France Sees Retaliation Over Trade Duty Dispute
Washington reports France may impose a maximum tariff on American imports as Fr ance resents being given less time than Germany to meet Payne Aldrich schedules. The move could threaten bilateral trade and may prompt Taft to prohibit imports from France if discrimination persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Payne-Aldrich
Washington
France
Taft Ia
United States
Alaska Wheat Trials Question Its Claims in Idaho Tests
Idaho farmers tested Alaska wheat origin claimed by Abraham Adams. W A Whitted planted five varieties, including Alaska, on an acre. Alaska yielded 27 1 8 bushels per acre under good conditions, while Redcliffe matched that yield, showing the lowest average of the five varieties. Adams Habe Seed Co faced shipment bans from mills and express firms due to the cereal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Abraham Adams
Idaho
W. A. Whitted
Julietta
Redcliffe
Adams Habe Seed Company
United States
la Grande Star
Danish University Refuses Polar Data Request
Copenhagen October 20 The faculty of the University of Copenhagen unanimously refused the American Geographical Society’s request for permission to publish the first examination of Br. Cook’s data from his polar expedition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
University of Copenhagen
American Geographical Society
Br. Cook
Technicalities May Save Ryan's Life In Indictment Quash
The defense asks to quash the indictment in the Ed ward Dixon case alleging improper grand jury procedures. affidavits claim January term jury was drawn by county judge and commissioners, not by the judge alone, and that names and records were incomplete. A counter affidavit from County Clerk Saling defends the drawing as regular, with Circuit Judge Bean weighing implications of past practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Dixon
Mike Ryan
Robert H. Wilcox
Wilcox
R. A. Wilcox
M. R. Yates
Pendleton-Starkey
Starkey
Union County
J. P. Winter
Phelps
Saling
Bean
IRD RISKS LIVE TO STEAL ROSARY
Elizabeth Seabright, a New Jersey teen, risked burglary to steal a black pearl rosary from a neighbor’s room. She crept from a second story window onto a roof, entered via an open window, and took the beads before returning to her room where police found the rosary under her pillow. She faces grand larceny charges with a $100 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Elizabeth Seabright
Jay
Mercer County
Hal
Whole family charged with murder of babe
The coroner's jury found murder in Holy Cross Pa. Felipe Bendlezo his wife and their son were charged after evidence showed Bendlezo allegedly forced a newborn from his daughter's arms and killed it with a hoe, following failed attempts to persuade the mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Cross Pa
Felipe Bendlezo
Bendlezo
Prohibited Minor Access Targets Cigar Stores and Loyals
Pendleton lawmen pledge to enforce a new statute barring minors from games of chance in cigar shops soft drink parlors and public amusements. District Attorney Phelps warned violators face grand jury scrutiny and misdemeanors with fines from 25 to 100 dollars for owners and employees and 10 to 25 dollars for minors misrepresenting age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Phelps
Lesee
How many pennies fill a bushel question debate
A Pittsburg man asked the U S Mint Bureau how many cents are in a bushel. Officials declined to guess and noted the government does not measure coins by bushels. An approximate reply placed the value near two thousand dollars, or about $120 in coins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pittsburg
Treasury Department
Mint Bureau
Ptomaine Poison Kills Two Men in Chicago
Chicago, Oct. 19. Ptomaine poisoning is believed to have caused the deaths of Joseph Bessick and Michael Danek, who became violently ill after eating a salmon dinner Saturday night. Bessick died Sunday. Danek died a few hours later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Joseph Bessick
Michael Daek
Bessick
Danek
Gaynor Enters Tammany Hall as Mayor Nominee
New York Oct 20 William J Gaynor Democratic mayoral nominee addressed a packed Wigwam in Fourteenth Street at a Tammany ratification meeting. He challenged Hearst, defended Barnard stance, and spoke on liberty, transit issues, subways and city affairs while Barnard avoided Hearst attacks. Betting favored Gaynor. Hearst rests, and wagers on Barnard show 4 to 3 against him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tammany Hall
William J. Gaynor
Fourteenth Street
Judge Gaynor
Manhattan
Ott T. Barnard
Harlem
William R. Hearst
Bannard
Berty
United States
Barnard
Hearst
Gaynor
Hoffman House
Liken de Lara Compared to Professor Ferrer in Los Angles
Friends of L Gutierrez de Lara an alien anarchist arrested in Los Angeles organize a campaign to raise 5000 dollars for his release. A mass meeting will seek funds as de Lara claims three years residence and a chance to refute deportation charges. The carpenters union condemns “Russian methods” and pledges support while likening him to Ferrer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
L. Gutierrez de Lara
de Lara
Rideway
T de Law
Sénora de Lara de
Also Mentioned on This Page
American Federation OF
LABOR
Ohio
Millionaire
Stobo
Francis Batonyi
Roosevelt Hunting Party
Dr. Cook
Prrry
Knud Rasmussen
Doctor
Honal Geographical Society
Danish University
Ryan
IRD
Babe
THE
TIGER
Lana
Judge
Heary
Liken DE Lara
Professor Ferrer
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!