Train Wreck Causes Heavy Loss At Laurel Run
Terrible crash of the Duquesne Limited near Laurel Run causes at least forty dead and many injured. The wreck involved a Louisville and Ohio line train with 150 passengers, taking down cars into the Youghiogheny River. Survivors describe a chaotic scene as engines and cars were torn apart and passengers struggled for release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornellsville
Duquesne Limited
Tittsburg
New York
Traltimore
Ohio
Laurel Row
Pitsburg
William Thornley
Connellsvill
Laurel Run
Bwa Ggage
Youghiogheny River
Feasibility of Escape From a Submarine Boat Demonstrated
Newport December 24 The test used the Holland torpedo boat Shark to check if crew could escape submerged through a torpedo tube Two dogs served as subjects One dog survived the expulsion and surfaced uninjured, confirming the escape concept despite initial doubts from naval officers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
State property values rise after board adjourns
After a session of limited days the state board of equalization adjourned. Its reports show a large rise in property values amounting to 53 380 748, with total assessed value across the state at 1 082 SS against a prior 1 030 292 183. Corporations show a decrease due to adjustments on tangible property and stock losses at Union Traction. railroads also fall. Overall, personal property and real estate show broad increases statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pringtiela
State Board of Equialization
Cook County
Boards of Review
Union Traction Compan
Dreyfuss Case to Be Reopened
The criminal branch of the court of cessation will reopen the Dreyfuss case. The court plans to assemble next month to hear the case as directed by officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreyfuss
Avis
Der
Mission Today
Waaenimreuse
Reese de Dreyfuss
Court of Cessation
Trial over for Gillespie case at Rising Sun
Judge Downey heard habeas corpus for James Gillespie Mrs Belle Seward and Myron and Cyrene Barbour held for murder of Miss Elizabeth Gillespie in Rising Sun. Bonds for women and Myron Barbour lowered. James Gillespie denied bail. No venue change requested. case adjourned to March. Mayor-elect McClellan took oath in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rising Sun
Thada. Reamy
Cincinnati
James Gillespie
Cain Coles
Cynethia
Walden
McMullen Brothers
William Gillespie
Chicago Bandits Delay Trials Amid Lynch Law Fears
Chicago Bandits delays their trials citing fear of lynch law after arrests. Van Dine Niedermeier and Roeski seek postponements with attorney Isadore Plotke filing a long affidavit for Emil Roeski. Roeski claims hypnotism by Niedermeyer and a inflamed public mood risk conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
van Dine
Niedermeier
Roeski
Isadore Plotke
Emil Roeski
No Hope for China Declares Diplomatic Figures
In Peking, Japanese Minister Unshida and Sir Ernest Satow warn war seems likely as China faces a critical Far East crisis. Satow, longtime British envoy, says Japan will fight for its interests while others fear China’s decline and partition. Public officials express discouragement at the government’s lack of capable leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Dee
Far East
Unshida
Ernest Mason Satowa
Satowa
Japan
Ele
Unebida
Manchuria
Robert Hart
Chinese Imperial Maritime Customs
China
Ah Sin
Legation
Legat
Prince Chung
Marquis Tseng
Li Chang
Prince Ching
Wo Tuneng
United States
Berlin reports Russia ready to concede to Japan
Untimation says Russia will concede Japan's request and favour a peaceful solution. Chinese legation notes the move may come from Vokin or St Petersbuie. Britain is said to doubt denials, while pacific circles in Russia-Japan talks brighten on the bourse as nerves ease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Russia
Japan
Ricals
Vokin
St. Petersbuie Ber
Gritich
Great
Uritain
Jnst
Kiesia
Stebbins Held Not Guilty Of Crime
Walter Stebbins, civil engineer, cleared of homicide in the death of Scott A. Seat at the Minvi Wire Company plant. Defense argued accidental killing during a quarrel with Scott, who was company president. Nearby neighbors testified to prior cordial relations and disputes over plans for the wire mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chie Dee
Walter
Water
Stebbins
Scott
Minvi. Wire Company
Ventiai
Sone Plains
Window Glass Trust Secures a Charter
Pittston firm was granted a charter to form the Window Glass Trust under the Manufacturers' Window Glass company plan. The proposed combination of principal interests aims for $1,000,000 capital stock. The company has not yet been perfected, but promoters are confident the plan will succeed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittston Ter
Tod Clersey
New York Electrician Probes Vacuum Tube Light Mystery
In New York, W. J. Hammer declares he stored waves of sound after a vacuum tube was disconnected from its battery. Demonstrating with an automatic music box, a murmuring note persisted for minutes in a tube placed on excelsior, rising to treble then fading. The experiment leaves the cause unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
York
London
W. J Hammer
James M. Beck
Mr. Hammer
Letter and reports on a Philippine War Department incident
Washington reports a Manila dated letter to the Adjutant General alleging censorable conduct by Major James E. Runcie with supporting documents and statements. Also notes actions in Chicago over a Cook County judgeship, a Montana safe robbery, a murder arrest in Minnesota, union-miner arrests in Telluride, a fog wreck of the Star Line steamer off Norwalk, and the Hamburg American liner Blücher collision and storm experiences with passenger panic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Manila
United States Arty
New York Sun
Jhe
James E. Runcie
Junes
Norfolk
Conn
Star Line
Stus
Cntnin
New Haven
New York
Norwalk
Stun
York
Bripert
de Pert
Green
Phe
Cherbours
Cherbourg
Artion
Belgrade Murder Attempted by Three Men Fails
Belgrade Servia December 24 State Counselor Divito and the wealthiest man in Belgrade were targets of an attempted murder by three men. Two servants were fatally injured and others were barely hurt. The motive and full details remain unclear as investigators pursue the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Two Harbors
Minn
Jonas Kolemann
Michigan
Virginia
Kolemann
Maki
Belgrade
Servia
Dee
Divito
Rowdies Attack Preacher in Pueblo Suburb Raid
A crowd attempted to break into Rev J N Sheridan’s home in the steel town area near Bessemer Pueblo. He warned off attackers and fired in self defense exchanging shots with the assailants who fled uninjured. Sheridan is known for bold anti gang actions with no arrests reported. Also noted are new city appointments including William McAdoo as police commissioner and Maurice Featherstone as dock commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pueblo
Colo
Lome
J. N. Sheridan
Bessemer
Here
Sheridan
McAdoo
McClellan
New York
Navy
William McAdo
Maurice Featherstone
John C. Hertle
William Harman Black
Hearse Drivers Armored as Pickets Parade in Chicago Area
A fragment reports hearse drivers, described as non union, arming themselves and moving a hearse for the first time in a week around Chicaza. Participation by union pickets was noted but no disorder occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rses
Chicaza
Sif
Bryan Reaches Berlin Greeted by a Bimetalist
William J. Bryan arrived in Berlin from St Petersburg and was met by Dr Otto Ahrendt a Reichstag member and leading bimetallist advocate. He travels to Copenhagen that night and returns Saturday with plans to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Berlin
Gerlin
William J. Bryan
St. Petersburg
Otto Ahrendt
Reichstag
Germany
Copenhagen
Charles F Fox Promoted by Postal Telegraph Co
Charles F Fox promoted by the Postal Telegraph Co as superintendent of newly created districts with offices in Des Moines and other locations. Formerly connected with the dera unclear postings, the move places Fox in charge of district data and operations under heavy supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Fox
Postal Telegraph CO
Der.barles
Wer
Postal Telegraph Company
Des Moines
Murder Case Pronounced as Mrs Grives Death Verdict
The inquiry into Mrs. Charles W Grives death found charred remains and yielded a murder verdict. Winnie Reader daughter of the deceased reached home from Chicago and learned of the tragedy. She later provided information charging her stepfather C W Gray with the murder. Gray is jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yes Moines
Tree
Charles W. Grives
Winnie Reader
Gray Opera Company
Haived
Chicago
Winnifred Reader
Walter Halbach
Gran Opera Company
C. W. Gray
Graves
Miss Reader
Big collieries close for holiday season
Reading. One Reading company coal mine shut down this evening for holiday. About 475 men and boys will be idle temporarily as operations pause until further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Reading Company
War Looms as Reyes Presses Colombian War Message
Washington dispatches report General Rafael Reyes wiring U S and Colombian followers about war with the United States blocking a Colombian army landing in Panama. He speeds a note to Secretary Hay while returning to Colombia to lead forces. Bogota factions oiling for power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Lee
United
Rafael Reyes
Celem
United States
State Department
Hay
Reyes
Washington
Colombia
Marroquin
Desires to Sue Dowie in State Courts
A petition filed in federal court seeks permission to move all actions against Jub Alexander Dowie to state courts while bankruptcy proceedings are suspended. The filing asserts Dowie plans to leave jurisdiction soon and Dowie’s attorney will be advised before a potential appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chieago
Penn
Alexander Dowie
Dowie
Ateio de Andtratia
Ceed
British Troops Survive Bloody Fight in Somaliland
Dec 2 London dispatch reports Maj Ord on arrival from Radwin. About 700 British five troops surprised 2 000 Dervishes, engagement lasted three hours. Enemy casualties were killed with 100 wounded. British losses 2 killed, 4 wounded, 1 missing. Also a Krebs post office money safe blown open by two men in South McAlester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulder
Mont
Harris & Anderson
Elkhorn
London
War Office
Majorton
Radwin
South McAlester
Krebs
Mayor of Philadelphia Prevents Poultry Show at Faneuil Hall
Reston December 2 Permission to use the historic Faneuil Hall for a poultry exhibition was denied by Mayor Collins in a message to the board of aldermen. The board had granted privilege to the New England Brahma Club. The mayor called the use illegitimate and profane stating the hall is sacred to visitors and a poultry show would ridicule its memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Faneuil Hall
Reston
Collins
Board of Aldermen
New England Light Brahma Club
Euil Hall
Boston
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cornelisville
Retimore
Ds Morgues
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Maryland
Witten
Everest
Cornelius Home
Towa
Blanche Jlackson
Lecompton
Kans
S Joseph Danley
Henry Schibel
Hinds
Commission
Gillespie
Rising
George DB. McClellan
Ofice
Chicago Bandits
Wu Tung Fang
Wa Tang
Board of Commerce
Prince Tsai-Chem
Edward
Eani
England
Window Glass Trust
New Jersey
Gen. Wood
Uill
Jetete
Secretary of War
Leonard Wood
Superior Court
Elbridge Jancey
Yates
Democratic County Committee
Jonas Hutchinson
Telluride
Cole
Rutan
Montrose
Panama
Ashington
Republic
M Brian-Varilla
San Francisco
RL Arias Perand, Jr
Banau- Varilla
Republic of Manian
Republic of Colombia
Cuba
Quez
Anaina
Somaliland
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!