Jitney Skids Injure Girl in Snowy Streets
Slippery conditions in heavy snow cause multiple auto incidents in one day. Ethel Carlson, 5, suffered a broken wrist and facial bruises after being struck and dragged by a jitney driven by George Herman. Several other vehicles slid, struck hydrants, or crashed, with police reporting numerous minor accidents across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel M. Carlson
A. R. Carlson
Fifth Ave
George W. Herman
Pine St
A. Dodd
12Th Ave. S
Seneca
Fourth
Geneva
G. M. Day
First Ave
Convicts Escape Death in Snowed-In Oregon Pen Shop
Thirty five convicts at the Oregon state penitentiary narrowly escaped death when the roof of the machine shop caved in under heavy snow. Workers in the shop rushed to walls as timbers creaked and escaped unharmed. Damage to the shop is estimated at $2000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Ore
State Penitentiary
Robbers Enter From Skylight at Manning Co Store
Tea and coffee firm Manning and Co at 1519 Pike Place was burglarized early Thursday. Thieves lowered into the skylight via cable, looting the cash register and office desk before escaping with $29 and supplies. Police found footprints on the roof and a skylight rope. admittance traced to the Leland Hotel. N. J. Boult filed the report. Motorcycle Officer R. F. Baerman investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manning & Co
Pike Pl
Leland Hotel
Pikest
N. J. Boult
Coffee Company
R. F. Baerman
Germany Receives Official Reply on Protocol Demand
Paris dispatch says L Intransigent reports Germany’s reply to allied notes demanding signatory action has been received by Baron Kurt Von Leiner head of the German delegation. The German delegation refused to confirm the statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
L'Intransigient
Germany
Baron Kurt von Leiner
French Premier Clemenceau Visits London Amid Peace Talks
Premier Clemenceau arrives in London by train from Dover to discuss a new supreme council, an immediate Franco British entente, and a Franco Italian alliance. Talks focus on ensuring Germany complies with armistice terms and shaping postwar arrangements without the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Gaemencrau
France
Victoria Station
Dover
Tiger
S Upreme Council
Germany
Italy
Hern
United States
Coal Strikers Back President Plan for Wage Tribunal
The United Mine Workers express full confidence in the president and back a plan that creates a tribunal to adjust wages and conditions. The proposal allows initial 14 percent wage increase with a future review, maintains current bases, and aims for a fair, district specific settlement within 60 days.
Miners Clash Over Wages and Coal Costs
During a Central Labor Council address, President Short faced jeers from radicals while praising Samuel Gompers. Pacific Coal Co spokesman N D Moore argued a 14 percent wage rise would raise mining costs by about 40 cents per ton on the Pacific Coast, noting past profits under 5 cents per ton. United Mine Workers’ Robert H. Harlan challenged Moore’s figures and warned of possible federal scrutiny if the operators pressure a Washington shutdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Short
Himes
Central Labor Council
Samuel Gompers
Northwest
N. D. Moore
Pacific Coal Company
Confields
Pacific Coast Coal Company
Moore
Robert H. Harlan
United Mine Workers
Washington Coal Operators’ Association
Washington
United States
Miners’ Union
Middle West
East
Ths
Fuel Saving to Continue Amid Coal Strike Aftermath
Midwest and Chicago officials say fuel conservation remains necessary for at least a month. Coal field reports indicate miners unlikely to strike again, while tensions over wage increases and cost of living provoke public debate across Ohio Pennsylvania and Washington.
Miners Wage Commission Nomination and Wilson Message
President Wilson thanks Indiana miners for their support and urges unity to reach a fair settlement. Announcement of the miners wages and operators profite commission will occur at the White House after Attorney General Palmer returns. Treasury to submit to the Senate a statement of dividends paid by bituminous coal mining concerns in 1917 and 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Woodrow Wilson
White House
Palmer
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Senate
Johnson
South Dakota
Miners Return to Work After Five-Week Idle Period
Saginaw Michigan reports miners resume work after five weeks of idleness ending when Indianapolis announced coal strike settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saginaw, Mich
Michigan
Indianapolis
Lincoln Zee tea claims to cure many illnesses
An old ad promotes Lincoln Zee tea as a liver bowel and kidney cleanser to prevent biliousness headaches colds influenza rheumatism and more. It claims quick relief without laxative effects and praises its safety for children while urging purchase from Lincoln Proprietary Company Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Lincoln Proprietary
Copttayne
Ind
Indiana Strikers Returning Slowly
TERRE HAUTE Ind Dec 11 No miners here returned to work today awaiting the official order to return Reports from other sections of the state show many mines running on normal schedule At Petersburg the Globe Mining Company opened a strip mine at midnight and started production of 36 cars a day Nearly all other mines in this region were ready to be reopened today The men should be back by the first of next week William Blake ley assistant secretary of the operators association said fingerprints are so accurate secret service there is only one chance of mis take in 17 millions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
Railroad and Fuel Administration
Chicago
Mid-Western
Cleveland
Ohio
Indiana
Terre Haute
Ind
Petersburg
Globe Mining Company
William Blakeley
Operators’ Association
Secret Service
Also Mentioned on This Page
ATO Rcs
Sphishm
Shepping
Florence
Midlands
S. D
Boothbay Harbor
Hulk
Ant Mnvalios
Horlick
England
European Alliance
ED. L. Keen
United Press
Dec
Clemenceau
Lloyd George
Downing St
America
Willeughby Dickinson
Brussels
Sir Willoughby
Garfield
Wilson
Blenides
Harlan
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Seattle
Union Tailors
Third Avenue—Corner
Wires
Lewis
BAYER
OKEH
Psasopy & Co., Inc
Maxers, Troy
N. Y
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!