Governor Swettenham’s Recall Move Sparks Jamaica Fury
From Kingston Jamaica residents press calls for recall after Governor Swettenham’s letter to Rear Admiral Davis provokes widespread resentment over American aid. Archbishop Enosuttall seeks talks as relief committee studies the clash. Roosevelt could be urged for intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Associated Press
Kingston
Tamalen
Daily, Telegraph
Swettenham
Davis
Bretten— Bom
Grahim
Methodist Church
Cuba
Siwetten
Ham
Daria
Aguirat Davis
New York
Relief Committee
Biettenhain
Enosuttall
Archibishop
Jamaica
Swettenham criticizes aid rejection in city turmoil
The archbishop stresses that sympathy for the afflicted remains, urges relief for the apple's sufferers, and rebuilding plans. He notes American aid would help, rejects the notion of national rancor, blaming Swettenham’s dictatorial stance and imperious conduct for public anger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americ
Swettenham
Swetten
Jamaica Disaster Aid Sparks U S Gratitude Note
Jamaica expresses profound gratitude for US sympathy and aid after the island disaster. The text of a note from Esme Howard conveys Sir Edward Grey’s regrets while a cable from Vice Consul Orett in Kingston reports ongoing US Navy assistance. Swettenham’s clashes with Admiral Davis color the telegrams and diplomatic exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaye
Jamaica
Davis
Washington
Tan
Brettenhans
United States
Esme Howard
Sir Edward Grey
Congul Orett
Kingston
Swettenhamy
Messags
Mont
Aduireal Davis
Root
Adqiral Davis
China in Awful Straits Urgent Relief Urged
Cable from missionary groups reports famine in China with three million destitute and many deaths as refugees flock to cities. American Bible Society notes appeal for immediate relief through churches and societies. a New York meeting urged prompt contributions to aid famine victims in three months of suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Bible
Hoviety Hug
Joba
BR. Hykes
Feeloty Fot ‘Chinas
Shanghai Aty ‘Association
Milton
Parteast
Chissa Ec
United? States
China
Jane
Cold weather limits flood damage after wrecks and run to Morley
Flooded low-lying districts suffer feet of water as boat service is abandoned. A wreck train with eight aboard crashes through a bridge near Morley while en route to clear a passenger wreck at Big Rapids. Six crew members are injured with narrow escapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cellan
AG. Be
Little Muskegon Tier
Morley
Big Rapids
Ez G Corrupt Higgins Sinking
A dispatch from Olean reports former Governor Higgins, after a fairly comfortable night, is slowly sinking and may be dying within a few days according to Buffalo reports dated January 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ez-Govarzor Higgins
Buffalo
Olean
Higgins
Car Shortage Hearings Reveal Car Bribes in Lumber Trade
At a Seattle hearing before Interstate Commerce Commissioner Franklin Lane, Charles Patton of Reliance Lumber and Atlas Lumber testified that lumber mills paid railroad workers for access to cars. A conductor claimed a car was worth $10 to him, and a Tacoma superintendent noted shortages despite high demand. The examiner pressed for names and homes of payers, but Lane deferred to the railroads to investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Otra
Interstate Commerce
Frenklin
Lane
Charles KE. Patton
Reliance Lumber Company
Atlas Lumber and Shingle Company
Patton
Tay
Ceres
Sage
Austin E. Griffith
Patten
Cannon
Northern
Pacific
Lane de Murre
Dream leads to brother found after decades apart
Private William A. Dawson of the Third United States Artillery tracked a family mystery after twenty years. Adopted as a child, he grew up with a foster family near Oakland and later enlisted, serving in Nome Alaska before returning to Seattle. A sister’s dream prompted a War Department inquiry and a reunion with three sisters. Dawson was discharged shortly after meeting them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmi, I
Inn
William A. Dawson
Third
States Artillery
Dotson
Anyon
Chime
Sinters
Theratter
Dawson
Otkford
Nome
Alaska
Seattle
Misa Corn
Slater
War Department
Washington
Cotpany E
United States Artilery
Beatte
Doctor Got Even Paria Jat and Cleared Bills
A physician with Whistlertin ideas pursued 2,000 francs for a surgical operation but the court cut the charge to 300 francs. He sent the patient a 2,000 franc bill labeled receipted with a note about abatement and the pauper remark, then kept a copy for display to friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paria
Jat
Destructive Fires Hit Tokio and Eaton Rapids
Fire at Tokio devastates the department of communications with losses near 500000 dollars as documents are destroyed. A separate blaze in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, wrecks the Whitman building and adjacent structures causing about 25000 dollars in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Jeo
Department of Communications
Documenta
Eaton Rapids
Mich
Wikin Whitin
Whitman
McGrogan Hanged by Guerrillas Rescued by Union Cavalry
John McGrogan, captured with eight others during the march to the sea, was hanged by guerrillas but cut down by Union cavalrymen before death. Though severely injured, he survived after revival. The eight men were part of a forging party captured by the guerrillas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
John McGrogan
Sherman
McGrogan
Prisomtras
Union Caralermen
McGorogan
Senate Passes Foraker Resolution On A Day Of Debates
The senate approved the compromise Foraker resolution authorizing the committee on military affairs to investigate the facts of the Brownsville affray and related actions. House passage included a diplomatic and consular appropriation of over 2 million dollars and the military academy bill at 1,915,483 dollars. In Wisconsin Madison Jan 23 legislature debated constitutional amendments and raised the age limit for eel children to 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wankington
Jan
Senate
Foraker
Committee On Military Affairs
Brownsville
Benator Sutherland
Ashesch
Reed
Natening
House
Military Academy
Winoonatn
Madison
Milwaukee
Reciprocity in One Thing at Ottawa Luncheon
Secretary Root visited Rideau Hall for a luncheon with Premier Laurier and Canadian leaders. Root lauded good Canada United States relations, recalling past ties and urging loyal memory of settlers in New Zealand and the Canadian west. The event, attended by Grey and others, ended with travel plans to Washington due to illness in the Grey family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
N A
Root
Rideau Hall
Bissell House
Tassel Rouse
Seuta
Parl Grey
Wilfrid Laurier
Pielding
Sidney Fisher
Frederick Borden
Sutherland
Nous Et Commana
Dandurand
Senate
R. J. Borden
Tunkett Taylor
Elub
Hoot
Croada
Washington
Vin
Admiral Davis
United States Navy
Swettenham
Jamaica
Reot
Canada
United States
New -Zealand
Wifrid Tanner
Roots
Tyehgon
Jiady
Victoria Grenfell
Bart
Tady Grey
Montreal
Three Boys Hurt In Fort Russell Powder Explosion
Cheyenne Wyo Jan 29 a basement war game in the new Infantry barracks at Fort Russell caused a powder explosion. The blast damaged the barracks about 15000 dollars and seriously injured three boys, one son of Fort Plutcher McDonald, another son of Captain Alexander, and a son of Sergeant Gray. Bailey Was reelected United States senator from Texas by the state legislature 108 to 45. In the senate 19 to 10, in the house 50 to 1. It is believed a Baraboo woman may be among unidentified bodies from the wreck train at Fowler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyo
Thrree
New Infantry
Fort Russell
Fort Plutcher
McDonald
Baraboo
Lafayette
Ind
Fotvler
Mas Telly Cooper
Wis
Tekalk
Fruit sign foresees plenty of crop next year in Indiana
Boonville Indiana residents recall an old superstition tied to June 12 and “old Christmas” rain. If rain drips from eaves on that day crops will be plentiful next year. Some locals say the weather on that day has never failed, with only a couple of misses in many lifetimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boonville
Ind
Accused Leader Faces Bribery Claims in Iowa and Arkansas News
A heated address denounces Speaker Cannon for alleged political corruption and accepting money from breweries to block Hepburn Dolliver. Judge West levels charges while Governor Little collapses, and Governor McConnell criticizes Indian schools mismanagement amid claims of abuse and child removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Green
Joe Cannon
Levee of Representatives
Grego
Cannon
Iowa
Doen
Bribary
Endian
Schipola
Salt Tulke City
McConnell
Thale
Delyiels
Praotter
Lptn
Fragmentary Note on Religious Texts and Trade Law
A damaged fragment discusses the Saeveduese of Frayer Nees and verses from the Koran and other passages. It notes general stamping on prayer fabrics used by Mohammedans and asserts it is criminal in oriental law to export pieces. The text is unclear and references cross-cultural tensions between eastern and western practices.
Critics and Twain Improve a Tale in Old Orchard Scene
In a note from Indianapolis Star, Mark Twain is praised for reading a tale and refining it. The author notes Twain’s critique moved the work from lofty to grounded and truer, citing an ending where Mabel’s gaze, gesture, and mood are described in affectionate detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark ‘Train
Mark Twain
Autho
Mabel
Indimmapolis Star
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tun
THE
Evening Daily Reporter
Jamestown
Norfolk, Virginia
Archbishop
Maxner
Sweitenham
Daily Reporter
Bain
peKing
Siehbish
Swettensam
Mill Creek
Grand
Brougenop
Scott
Brother Broughy
Heine and
Louis Kern
Fleming Donovan
Ameast
Nail
Tewin
Reniae
Owo
Alan
John F. Dryden
Howard
Louis
Joe EB. Howard
Land of Nod
Tefferson
Matet Barrison
Jack Snake
Greenfield
G. & Tate, Daitmuth
Laurier
Norfolk
Virginia
C. M. Downs
Waterloo, Iowa
OK Signa
Eler
Charlotte, Mich
Bing
Oliver
Willard Hans
Peter Munn
Munn
Hans
Gane
Dubugne
Schank
John Stieber
Stieter
Schone
Fie
Hague
Atehin
Bakersfield
Cal
Gustave Anderson
Edi!son Electrice
Tindsay N. Hicks
Hicks
Pana
Lyraga Wilcox
Christian County
Bloomington
Clinton
Government Printing Office
Miblic
Rapsia
Mohiley
Russia
Rodinof
Rodinoff
Stlle
Athietic City
Jon
Brert
Ifort Republic
Hallet
Hell
Jor
Potitohan
Arkasims Htricken
Little Rock
Ark
Dreamland
LaFayette Building
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!