Notable Honors and Travels in Early 1900s Figures
Theodore Roosevelt earns LL D from Cambridge joining a list of eminent names. Robert Koch, famed bacteriologist, dies in Baden Baden. William Rankin nearing 100 claims oldest U.S. college alumnus. William Brown sails world route to $10,000 prize. Mathilde Townsgend weds Peter Gerry in Washington. Stephen Higgins jokes about mistaking a financier. Leroy Hendricks plans world tour to fund sign painting. Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt visits Buckingham Palace seeking a future meeting. James A Patten to retire July 1. Robert E Peary awarded Doctor of Laws by University of Edinburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
Cambridge
England
Robert Goch
Baden Baden
Klausthaal
Hanover
Koch
William Rankin
Summit
N. J
United States
Williams College
William Brown
Newfoundland
San Jose
Cal
Mathilde Townsgend
Washington, D. C
May Scott Townsend
Peter Goelet Gerry
New York
Elbridge T. Gerry
Boston
Mass
Stephen Higgins
Thomas W. Lawson
Leroy Hendricks
A. R. Hendricks
Sterling, OI
Buckingham Palace
Alexandra
Roosevelt
James A. Patten
Robert E. Peary
University of Edinburgh
Diverse 1916 News Snippets on Finance Crime and Disasters
E F Hutton suspended from the New York Stock Exchange for one year over commission splitting. John J Sloggart survives a four story elevator fall with a broken arm. Glen C Merritt, Des Moines, arrested at Vallejo navy yard for raising a government pay check from 5 to 300. Miss Sarah B Peck of Union College Nebraska fined ten dollars for withholding age from census but has not revealed it. Jackson Edwards dies after hydrophobia fears following dog bite. J G Phelps Stokes claims capitalists aided Socialists in Milwaukee vote. James T Morse steamer sinks at Rockland with 22 crew saved. Dewey dry dock may be refloated in Manila. Danish premier Zahle presents resignation. King Frederick to decide on successors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Hutton & Co
New York
New York Stock Exchange
John J. Sloggart
New York City
Glen C. Merritt
Des Moines
Vallejo
Cal.) Navy Yard
Sarah B. Peck
Union College
Lincoln
Neb
United District
Munger
Jackson Edwards
Denver
Col
J. G. Phelps Stokes
Milwaukee
James T. Morse
Rockland
Belfast
Dewey
Manila
P. L
Inez
Wan
Frederick
Zahle
Paris court martial convicts two in Gouin murder
Privates Graby and Michel found guilty by a Paris court martial for murdering Mme Gouin wife of the Bank of France governor. Graby gets death, Michel 20 years. Ballinger probe closes with Brandeis and Pepper attacking Taft’s secretary. Pinchot and Garfield cited. House rejects canteen amendment for old soldiers homes. Taft letters Tawney regrets incident over travel funds. Navy reports Madriz siege at Bluefields. Browne bribery indictment fought with Illinois law cites. Submarine Pluviose sunk in English Channel. Gratch dies after fall from window. Belle Moore jailed. Patten loses on wheat show. Presbyterians oppose Cannon. Cleminson new trial denied. Union washerwomen form in Orange. Queen Alexandra meets Theodore Roosevelt. Fraternal Tribunes graft scheme tied to $1,000,000 loss. Sarah B Peck indicted for census age dishonesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graby
Michel
Mme. Gouin
Bank of France
Paris
Ballinger
Brandeis and
Pepper
Vertrees
Taft
Tawney
Minnesota
House of Representatives
Congress
South
Navy Department
Gilmer
Paducah
Madriz
Bluefields
Wayman
Lee O’neil Browne
Illinois
United States
D. W. Holstlaw
Iuka
Marion County
Forty-second
Sangamon County
Holstlaw
English Channel
Oliver Spitzer
American Sugar Refining Company
Williamsburg
New York
Atlanta
Henry O. Havemeyer
Sugar Trust
Louis Gratch
Belle Moore
Auburn
James A. Patten
Bears
Chicago Board of Trade
McSurley
Chicago
Orange
N. J
Alexandra
Roosevelt
Buckingham Palace
America
Fraternal Tribunes Company
Sarah B. Peck
Normal Department
Union College
United States ‘District
Lincoln
Neb
Curtiss Flies Albany to New York 137 Miles in 152 Minutes
Aviator makes a historic long distance flight from Albany to New York City covering 137 miles in 152 minutes. He hits a new world speed record for the distance and wins a $10,000 prize from the New York World. He lands gracefully on Governors Island amid cheers from officials and crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Governor's Island
Curtiss
Huff
Albany
New York
Ind
Governors Island
Colonel Huff
Spuyten Duyvill
Hudson Valley
West Bank
Poughkeepsie
Highlands
Spuyten Duyvil
Gibbon Kills Wife and Priest in South St Paul
Philip J. Gibbon a 42 year old stock buyer and former husband who had separated from his wife killed his wife and Father E J Walsh at their homes in South St Paul. He surrendered to police after the double murder and motive remains undisclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
Philip J. Gibbon
E. J. Walsh
Church of Saint Augustine
South St. Paul
Gibbons
Gibbon
New York City
Isadore Neuman
United States
Neuman
Solomon
Not the Method He Meant
A vivid portrait of Lord Kitchener of Khartoum as a casually styled soldier. George W. Smalley recalls a 1902 luncheon trip where Kitchener paused to fix his toilet before joining guests and viewing ancient armor figures, musing on a Frenchman’s possible return of the relics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Kitchener
Khartaim
George W. Smalley
New York Tribune
Lora Kitchener
Anne de Montmorenci
Me the Janitor Becomes Bride Giver in Late Night Welcome
A janitor in a minister’s apartment house becomes the unlikely wedding witness and bride giver. With no friends present, the woman asks the janitor to give her away. He declares in the ceremony, Me the janitor, and the minister instructs him on the exact response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gaining Ground
In a brief exchange the discussion turns to erosion and land loss. The Yonkers Statesman notes that since 1883 the sea has washed away 419 acres of the British isle but also added 30 752 acres, illustrating shifting coastal change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yonkers
Uncle Jonas Turns a Earful of Tactics Into Cash
A humorous tale recalls Uncle Jonas who refuses to speak yet offers five dollars when asked. The narrator reveals planning to ask ten, but the uncle’s shrewdness steers the exchange as a lesson in frugal generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Jonas
Oie
Financial Markets Across Cities May 30
New York money on call at percent, Sterling fixed at 4.87 85. Grain and live stock prices listed for Cleveland, Toledo, Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Chicago. Wheat corn oats soybeans shown with cash and futures quotes, cattle hogs sheep and lamb values across markets.
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New York
Sterling Exchange
Cleveland
Minnesota
York State
Ohio
Toledo
Chicago
The Real Wrench
Smith quips that obtaining a wife is tough while Hard Up argues keeping one is the real challenge in this humorous exchange.
Baby Care Tip Promotes Easy Task Soap
A column extols Easy Task soap as quick safe antiseptic cleanser ideal for babies. It claims faster washing and gentler skin, noting common yellow soaps trap dirt and irritate garments. The dialog includes Miss Goodley and Miss Gaddie discussing a minister and truthfulness.
Resinol Ointment Sample Aids Eczema Case
Mrs Emma B McConkey of Hacker Valley West Virginia reports a Resinol sample nearly cured her young daughter's eczema on the face and promises to spread the remedy. A brief note mentions a request for funds to pay for the sample. The text also notes suffrage progress in Krain Austria with women voting in person at a special time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma B. McConkey
Hacker Valley
W.va
Krain
Austria
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ape Baits
General News
Glenn H. Curtiss
Man Bird
St. Paul
Kitchener
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Smith
Miss Goodley
Miss Gaddiet
Daniel
Lions’ den
Puck
Marine Eye Remedy
Marine
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Absorbine, JR
Mankind
F. Young
P.D.F
Temple St
Springfeld
Mess
National Live Stock Com. Co
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Mo. S
Omaha
Mother Gray
le Roy, N.ye
Xenith
Watson E.coleman
Wistington
D.C
Libby
Western
Canada
Pone Ee
Ilinois
Assevicas
Cana
Aia Saranes
Pansonias
H. M. Williams Law
Porter
Paris Medicine Co
Hodges
Texas
Dept. E. Debenture Corporation OF
Fifth Avenue
J. D. Kellogg
Northrop & Lyman CO. Ltd
Buffalo, N.Y
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