Letters Out Give Harvey Wilson Split Over Nomination
New York dispatch reports a published exchange between Governor Wilson and Col Harvey Watterson on Harper’s Weekly withdrawal of support. Wilson cites their Dec 21 interview. Harvey says ceasing advocacy was to spare Wilson embarrassment and preserve self respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Wilson
New York
the Post Today
Wilson
Harvey
Harper's Weekly
Henry Watterson
The
Weekly
Decatur farmer killed while attempting to whip son
In Edinburg on a January morning, George Laposse a wealthy farmer attempted to whip his 18 year old son Roy and was shot and killed by the youth. Taft appoints custom men in Washington with nominations sent to the senate for postmasters at Oblong Olney and Mount Vernon while Esch’s reappointment faces Lorimer opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur, II
Roy
George Laposse
Edinburg
Taft
Washington
Senate
Samuel KR. Thomas
Oblong
Theodore A. Pletcher
Olney
G. Gale Gilbert
Mount Vernon
Esch
Cullom
Lorimer
Weather Outline for Quad Cities Area Tonight and Tomorrow
Fair and cold tonight with a low near 10. Wednesday brings unsettled weather and rising temperatures. 7 a m readings show 9 degrees, 22 as yesterday’s high, 9 last night, wind 7 mph, humidity 88 at 7 a m. Precip none. Local forecaster J. M. Sherier notes moon and sun events for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Davenport
Moline
J. M. Sherier
Hogan Pound Above the Limit for Upcoming Fight
In San Francisco on January 30, boxer Hogan weighs 124 pounds, just over the limit by one pound for his Wednesday bout with Harlem Tommy Murphy. Hogan dismisses the extra pound, while Murphy remains the favorite with minimal bets placed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hogan
San Francisco
Harlem
Tommy” Murphy
Murphy
Miners Reject Scale Offer of Operators
Indianapolis January 30 bituminous coal miners refuse the operators proposal to return to the 1904 1906 wage scale. The suggested scale would cut 10 cents a ton in Ohio and western Pennsylvania and 6 cents a ton in Indiana and Illinois from the current rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Ilinois
Ohio
Pennsyvania
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Margin Is Claimed Not A Price-Fixing Factor
Chicago January 30 Counsel for the packers continued cross examination of Steiner G Langher margin clerk for Hammond Co plant of National Packing Co in Chicago. Numerous comparisons showed selling price varied from 5 to 4 cents per 100 pounds to refute government claim that margin was a material factor in fixing selling price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Steiner G. Langher
Hammond & Co
National Packing Company
Black Hand suspect found dead in his home
Chicago January 30 police hunting Antonio Maggiore Jr. learned his brother Michael, wanted for knowledge of black hand outrages, had died by tuberculous in a frigid back room. He had hidden minutes before officers forced the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hand
Chicago
Antonio Maggiore, Jr
Michael
Morison Summoned In Big Trial Funds Trace
Washington on January 30 Frank Morrison secretary of the American Federation of Labor and Henry H Flather cashier of Riggs National Bank depositors in the federation funds and Mc Namara defense funds have been summoned to explain a large donation decline from 225000 to 5000 and are linked to a major trial inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Henry H. Flather
Riggs National Bank
Federation
McNamara Defense Funds
Only One Able to Capture Vote in Illinois Lorimer Case
Chicago boss declares supporting editorials did not mean what they said. Jan 30 report notes Lorimer cross examination to reach a conclusion today with William A. Kanally set to testify. Detective Burns expected to present new evidence he claims to have found amid 1908 09 political conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Trenton
N. J
Watterson
Kentucky
St. Louis
Champ Clark
Folk
Chicago
Washington
Lorimer
William A. Kanally
Illinois
Detective Burns
Militia Ordered to Quell Riots in Lawrence Mass
Twelve additional militia companies were ordered to the scene by the governor as military control extends over Lawrence. After yesterday and last night’s strike riots, the city reports quiet with only minor disturbances remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Mass
Roosevelt Not A Candidate For Presidency
Roosevelt would not decline a nomination unless an emergency demanded it, says Outlook editor Lawrence Abbott in a letter to former Governor Stokes. Abbott notes he cannot speak for Roosevelt but believes Roosevelt would accept if necessary. Governor Stubbs of Kansas says Roosevelt can be the next president after an interview. Arizona petitioners in Globe sign for Roosevelt to accept the nomination. Taft arrives in Columbus for speeches and post office dedication amid a cold but not obstructive illness. La Follette denounces rumors of double-harnessing and vows to stay in the race until the convention. State ballots and steel dividend news follow with accidents and probate actions in several cities. King and Queen George arrive back in Gibraltar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
Wilson
Ryan
Trenton
N. J
Roosevelt
Lawrence Abbott
The
Outlook
Stokes
Abbott
Stubbs
New York
Kansas
United States
Taft
Columbus
Ohio
Portland
Ore
LA Follette
Washington
L. Housers
Federal grand jury probes McNamara funds in Indianapolis
The Indianapolis grand jury investigates the federation accounts from April 23, 1911, to January 26, 1912, amid questions over the McNamara defense fund. Morrison cites about 225000 paid, with roughly 5000 remaining, and hints the money largely went to Clarence Darrow amid Darrow’s bribery indictment in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Grand Jury
Indianapolis
Morrison
Federation
McNamara
McNamara Brothers
McNamara Defense Fund
Darrow
Clarence Darrow
Los Angeles
Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down Water Power Law
Madison Wis Jan 30 The Wisconsin supreme court today declared the water power law of 1911 unconstitutional The act sought to vest in the state all rights to water powers previously held by corporations and individuals subject only to lease The court said the law misconceived the state's interest in navigable waters and its capacity to deal with it
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Bombs Explode at Viceroy Residence No Casualties Reported
In Tien Tsin an early morning bombing at the viceroy and commanding general’s residence caused little damage with no injuries. Several arrests were made. In Saloniki an officer and five military police were killed by a bomb at Strumitsa last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Tien Tsin
Saloniki
Turkey
Strumitsa
Bank in Hands of Examiner in South Dakota
Wessington Jan 30 Henderson State bank with capital of 25000 placed in the hands of a bank examiner. Depositors expected to be paid in full. Also notes expulsion from Baptist Ministers Union in Boston and a justified laundry strike in New York. Carl Olson, 25, dies from a brain hemorrhage after an ice yacht wreck in Menominee Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota Bank
Examiner
Wessington
Ms. D
Henderson State Bank
New York
State Labor Department
Windsor
Special Labor Commission
Menominee, Mich
Carl Olson
Mob in Cordelo storms jail. man dies amid unrest
In Cordelo Georgia on January 30 a mob of about 500 men stormed the county jail and dragged out Albert Hamilton a Black man involved with a white girl. He died in the incident as troops called to quell the crowd did not arrive in time to prevent it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordelo
Albert Hamilton
Republicans in favor of tariff cuts split with Democrats
The Democratic steel bill passed the House 210 to 109 and was sent to the Senate. Insurgent Republicans joined in backing the measure while Colorado’s Rucker and Taylor opposed the bill over deep lead tariff cuts. The debate saw repeated attempts to amend and a failed recommitment motion 205 to 108.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Finance Committee
Underwood
Colorado
Rucker
Taylor
Wisconsin
Payne
New York
Ways and Means Committee
Tariff Commission
Democratic Free List
Steel Workers Lives That’s All
Washington reports that Brandeis testified sixty five percent of United States Steel workers in the Pittsburgh district earn below the subsistence level for an average American family. He said they would need to work about 12 hours daily year round to earn their present wages. After Brandeis finished, Reed announced relief for the workers would be undertaken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Steel Corporation
Pittsburgh
Steel Trust
Louis D. Brandeis
Brandeis
Reed
The
Steel Corporation
Also Mentioned on This Page
New York Post
Son
Missouri
Clark
W. J. Bryan
Des Moines
Iowa
Democratic State Committee
National Committee
Baltimore
Burlington
Cedar, Rapids
Harmon
Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
Long Prairie
Mion
R. T. Guernsey
Baptist Church
Todd County
Cal
Samuel Timothy
John J. Moore
Swartz
Moore
Timothy
Tribune
Lawrence, Mass
Tf. B
Cat
Springfield
Ill
Rose
Hugh Magill
William Wadecalek
Wadecalek
Walsh
John R. Walsh
Gibraltar
King George
Queen Mary
India
Ompers
Samuel Gompers
Flather
Gompers
Chicago Tribune
Attorney Marble
the Tribune
Everett Mills
Eugene N. Foss
Boston
Dudley M. Holman
John Ramy
Richeson
Clarence V. T
Avis Linnell
Baptist Ministerial Union
Pastor
Joliet, Il
John Horton
Amanda Breaker
Beecher
Minera
Hancock, Mich
Mohawk
Tescher
Bloomington
Henry McCormick
State Normal University
Kewanee
Toulon
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!