Wake Denounces Cook After Sticking to Last
New York dispatch details Charles Wake’s damning statement about his support for Cook the arctic explorer. Wake recounts pressure from doctors and spouses, the plan to move original records to Europe, and Cook’s secretive disappearance with secretary Lonsdale as they evaded detectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wake
Cook
Doctor
New York
Charles Wake
Hotel
Copenhagen
Europe
Lisbon
Central Hotel
Fred Hunter
Marie
Mrs. Cook
Ocean
Weather and Astronomical Notes and a Cook Mystery
A weather brief reports slight clouds, warmer temperatures, no precipitation, and a frozen river, with temperatures given for 7 am and 7 pm. Astronomical events note moon planetary conjunctions. The section also recounts the unresolved disappearance of Dr. Cook and the fate of original records, with correspondence from Mrs. Cook and Wake discussing Europe and potential safety deposit box actions.
Bryan Leaves Miami for Jamaica trip with family
Miami, December 27. William Jennings Bryan departed here for Knights Key and then Jamaica, where he would join his family. The trip marks Bryan's travel to the Caribbean region for rest and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
William Jennings Bryan
Knights Key
Jamaica
Devilish scheme involves girl in robbing father
In Chicago a criminal court opened trial for eight Italians accused of conspiring with 17-year-old Angelina Schiavone to rob her banker father. Angelina, crippled, confessed to stealing about $30,000 to marry her cousin Michael Schiavone. Angelina and eight relatives of banker Pasquale Schiavone face conspiracy charges. Angelina to stand trial separately. In Mississippi, Governor Noel named James Gordon of Okolona to temporarily fill the U S Senate seat of the late Senator McLaurin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Angelina Schiavone
Fleming
Francisco Schiavone
Angelina
Michael
Michael Schiavone
Pasquale Schiavone
McLaurin
Jackson
Miss
Noel
James Gordon
Okolona
United States
Mississippi
Senator McLaurin
Chicago City railways merger reshapes Chicago transit
Chicago announces the purchase of the Morgan syndicate and the consolidation of the Chicago City railways with the Calumet and South Chicago railway, Southern Street railway, and Rammond Whiting BenaRe Chicago lines. The 407 mile system totals about 70 million bonds and 50 million face value stocks, under Ira M. Cobe leadership,creating the Chicago City and Connecting Railways with aims of rapid regional integration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Capital
Morgan
Chicago City Railway Company
Calumet and South Chicago Railway Company
Southern Street Railway Company
Bonney
Twenty-second Street
Rammond, Whiting BenaRe Chicago Railway Company
Chicago City
Ira M. Cobe
New York City
J. Pierpont Morgan
Wall Street
Hammond
Indiana
Ohio
Marge
James B. Forgan
First National Bank
John J. Mitchell
Ilinois Trust and Savings Bank
Samuel Insull
Commonwealth Edison Company
John A. Spoor
Union Stockyards Company
Edward Morris
Morris & Co
T. E. Mitten
E. K. Boisot
First Trust and Savings Bank
Assets Realization Company
Zelaya Reaches Salina Cruz En Route To Mexico City
Zelaya and party aboard the Mexican gunboat General Guerrero docked at Salina Cruz after leaving Managua on Christmas Eve. The crowd welcomed Zelaya as the ship carried both Nicaraguan and Mexican flags. Officials say the stop does not confirm new plans and his destination remains Mexico City. The U.S. has taken no action to detain Zelaya or prevent his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zelaya
Salina Cruz
Mexico City
Mexico
General Guerrero
Managua
Guerrero
Washington
Nica‘Tagua
United States
Forgetful parson goes rabbit hunting on Sunday
Rev. Mason of Midland South Dakota forgot the Sabbath and set out hunting rabbits after miscounting days. He returned with a filled game bag and found the village stores closed, while his congregation attended services without him. He then inquired about the day.
Shortcomings by Giving the Congregation a Rousing Evening Service
The article notes shortcomings in planning by presenting a plan to energize the congregation with a vigorous evening service. It frames the initiative as an attempt to boost engagement and attendance while addressing earlier issues.
Alfonso's Impending Operation Sparks Anxiety in Madrid
King Alfonso reportedly plans a hunting trip that may conceal a Sanlucar operation. Authorities say his condition is grave and an operation is deemed imperative, prompting widespread concern from Madrid. A stray dog incident in Peoria caused a street panic before it was killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Alfonso
Andalusig
Sanlucar
Peoria
Storm Sinks Ship and Wrecks Massachusetts Coast
Boston reports five million dollars in damage from the December storm. Wreckage from the five masted schooner Davis Palmer sinks near Hull with 12 lost. Three deaths occur in Everett and Chelsea as floodwaters surge inland. President Taft cancels New York engagements due to the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Davis Palmer
Hull
New England
Washington
Taft
New York City
Andrew Carnegie
American Historical Association
Carnegie Hall
Philadelphia
New York
Mass
Massachusetts Bay
Everett
Chelsea
Nantucket
Minot
Atlantic Avenue
Cornelius Harkin
Pittsburg Boy 14 Fatally Slain in Abandoned House
Police in Greater Pittsburgh search for the killer of James Lawrence Friel a 14 year old who vanished December 13 and was found with a knife wound to the throat in an abandoned north side house. Detectives treat the case as a brutal murder and pursue leads from the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Greater Pittsburg
James Lawrence Friel
North
Aide
Friel
Rock Island on Rampage Sparks Corner Rumors
In New York on December 27 the Rock Island common stock surged to 8 a share within minutes of the open after Friday’s close at 4 1/2. Traders blamed a corner as the price fell back to 5 1/2 and noted about 106 4400 shares traded in the first 12 minutes. A director denied controlling interests caused the move and suspected others profited from a trap amid bear panic across markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rock Island
Stock Exchange
Southern Pacific
Amalgamated
Pennsylvania
Reading
U. S. Steel
Union Pacific
American Smelting
Financial
Dickinson Guests of Porto Rico Arrive for Visit
The naval yacht Mayflower arrived in San Juan with Secretary of War Dickinson and General Edwards aboard. Governor Colton Colonel Howze Commander Rohrer and Porto Rican officials met them as the town was decorated in their honor. An automobile tour followed and an official banquet was held at the executive mansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of War
Edwards
San Juan Executive Mansion
San Juan
P. R
Mayflower
Dickinson
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Colton
Howze
Rohrer
Executive Mansion
Pinchot Targets Special Interests in Speech
Gifford Pinchot chief forester of the United States told publishers at the University Club in New York that special interests have attacked the forest service and attacks have worsened as the service opposes predatory wealth. In St Paul Governor Eberhart fails to end the switch men’s strike due to rail officials’ refusal to reinstate workers to old positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gifford Pinchot
United States
University Club
United States Forest Service
St. Paul
Eberhart
Secret plot to attack czar and czarina unearthed in Moscow
Moscow reports reveal two women and four men linked to anarchist groups planned bombs to target the czar and czarina on their arrival. Bombs found in a Baskakow street cellar. a watchman implicated in the conspiracy fled. Police tighten surveillance for arrivals at Kursk depot and Livadia line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Secret Service
St. Petersburg
Karpoff
Secret Police
Baskakow Street
Czar
Eczarina
Kursk
Livadia
Piees
Econspiracy
Bullock Reappointed U S Marshal For Four Years
Washington December 27 Seth Bullock United States marshal for South Dakota was announced to be reap pointed for another four year term from January 13. The White House said the action recognizes his work and his friendship with Theodore Roosevelt a noted compliment to the former president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Seth Bullock
United States
South Dakota
Bullock
Adore
Roosevelt
Senators Return From Colon After Isthmus Visit
Senators began returning from Colón after a brief inspection of the canal area and related Isthmus facilities. The delegation, meeting with canal authorities, discussed progress and potential implications for American operations and traffic through the zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colon Solon
Themaclves
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wkos
Efkn
Eliverel
TurKey
Hasik
Denmark
Brooklyn
Lonsdale
Genoa
Stettin
Germany
University
Cedric
Hotel Grammatan
Bronxville
Grand Central Station
Madison Avenue
Park Avenue Tunnel
Thirty-third Street
Bleecker Street
Jersey City
Harper
J. M. Sherier
William Wilson Corcoran
Corcoran Art Gallery
Texas
A_. J. Cassatt
Pennsylvania Railroad
Neptune
Mercury
Bryan
Chicago Railway
Chicago Railways Company
North and West Side Lines
Consolidated Traction Company
King of
Spain
Atlantic
Lynn
Nahant
James L. Friel
Rock Island ON Rampage
Porto Rico
Pinchot
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!