Directors of N. Road Are Quizzed
Testimony shows New Haven directors were largely ignorant of railroading and depended on the says so of Morgan Rockefeller and Mellen. Director Elton admitted he knew little about subsidiaries and took orders at meetings, while Cromwell pressed for Mellen over Morgan, as others claimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Morgan, Rockefeller
B. C. Forbes
Washington, D. C
Mellen
New Haven
William Nelson Cromwell
New York
Morgan
Cromwell
J. P. Morgan
Button
Elton
Folk
Mr. Elton
James S. Elton
Waterbury
William Skxianer
Holyoke
Wedgeray
Messrs
Rockefeller
Militant Suffragists Rampage Across Belfast and London
Militants used hatchets whips and other missiles in attacks Tuesday night and Wednesday injuring two editors and a gallery attendant. Two suffragists battered Editor Stewart and Editor Anderson at the News Letter office in Belfast while a Bore gallery attendant suffered a hatchet blow. Dr F E Forward deputy governor was assaulted near Holloway jail requiring hospital care. A militant set Ardmilian Villa in Fort William Park Belfast ablaze and literature attacking Sir Edward Carson was found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
F. E. Forward
Holloway
News-Letter
Belfast
Ulster
Ireland
Stewart
Anderson
Bore
Dr Forward
Ardmilian Villa
Fort William Park
Sir Edward Carson
Blue and Grey Meet at Arlington Confederate Monument
The ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery sees the blue and grey unite for the Confederate monument unveiling. National commanders in chief of the American Legion and the United Confederate Veterans speak as President Wilson accepts the monument in the government’s name. Daisy OLaurin, president-general of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Arlington National Cemetery
A. R
Wilson
Wien
Daisy ‘oLaurin
Ujnited Daughters of the Confederacy
Three Anti-Trust Bills Pass House
The House passed three anti trust bills aimed at reforming big business and securities issuance. The Clayton act with labor farmer exemptions and injunctive limits passed 275 to 64, the stock and bonds measure 325 to 12, and the federal trade commission bill unanimously. The Clayton bill also targets interlocking directorates and expands I C C authority. the rail bill adds filing and prohibition provisions. the FTC bill creates an independent three member body to aid dissolution and enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Wilson
House of Representatives
Senate
Labor and Farmers’ Organizations
Federal Trade Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Trade Commission
Thieves Use Blackjacks In NYC Robbery Splash
Blackjacks were used in front of the American Can Co office as highwaymen robbed a loan firm employee and a bank messenger of 2700 dollars. The culprits escaped in an auto as witnesses stood by. A Brooklyn robbery of 3000 dollars from a John Masury Paint Co. pay clerk followed, with the thieves fleeing by auto. One man had previously been arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
American ‘Can Co
Brooklyn
John Masury Paint Co
Moe
Chaos in Northern Mexico cripples commerce in 1913 14
An American Consul Theodore C Hamm of Du Tango reports chaotic conditions in northern Mexico. 1913 sees widespread suspensions of industrial work, poor balances, and gloom across wholesalers retailers importers and exporters. 1914 opens with no improvement as rail service falters and trade collapses. Declared exports to the United States plummet to 2,264,415 dollars and only 23 percent of prior year levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Mexico
Theodore C. Hamm
du Tango
Durango
United States
Torreon
Laguna
Tampico
Gulf Coast
Tornado Toll Reach Shocking Levels in Iowa Towns
A devastating tornado sweeps northwestern Iowa killing twelve or more as it destroys Archer, Sanborn and surrounding areas. Reports indicate over one million dollars in damage with bridges lines and buildings toppled and communication cut off. The storm’s path wipes out nearly all structures in Sanborn east end and scatters debris across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Torrado
Archer
John Island
Sanborn
Radium Cures Tumor in Florida Man
Thomas H. Caldwell of Pensacola Florida left the Kelly sanatorium able to speak in a natural voice after radium treatment cured a long standing throat tumor. He called the cure one of the most remarkable since radium's discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Thomas H. Caldwell
Pensacola
Fla
Kelly Sanatorium
Train to Travel 500 Miles per Hour Monorail Claim
London reports J Esson of Birmingham has invented a monorail train boasting 500 mph travel, 200 mph faster than M Bachelet’s aerial railway. The craft supposedly flies after reaching speed and uses aviation principles rather than magnetic lift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
M. Bachelet
J. Esson
Birmingham
US Wheat Forecast Sees Record 900 Million Bushels
The June crop bulletin from the U S Department of Agriculture predicts a total U S wheat production of about 900 million bushels, with winter wheat at 638 million and spring wheat at 262 million. State totals place Kansas first at 148 million, followed by Nebraska Indiana Illinois Oklahoma Missouri and others amid favorable weather and a 6.4 percent rise in planted wheat acreage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
United States
Ohio
United States Department of Agriculture
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Kansas
Nebraska
Indiana
Illinois
Oklahoma
Missouri
Pennsylvania
Oregon
Texas
Supreme Court Bolsters Interstate Commerce Authority
The court ruled that the Interstate Commerce Commission has power over interstate rate regulation even when it involves state matters, allowing federal intervention to prevent discrimination by a single state. Justice Hughes stated Congress must keep interstate highways open for fair treatment of all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Justice Hughes
Woman Confesses Killing Husband in Shrewsbury
Mrs Dollie McSurley admitted killing her husband Bert McSurley at their home near Shrewsbury after he returned drinking and allegedly attacked a child. She told Sheriff Bonner Hill she was willing to pay the penalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W Va
Dollie McSurley
Bonner Hill
Bert McSurley
Shrewsbury
Goan Boys Won’t Be Ohio’s Guests at State Fair
The proposed trip of 5000 Ohio corn boys to the Columbus state fair in September is canceled. Dr. E F McCampbell secretary of the state board of health warns it would be unsafe to host so many boys due to sanitation concerns. Adjt Gen George H Wood notes ongoing Mexico tensions prevent supplying tents and support. Last year several hundred corn boys attended as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
E. F. McCampbell
State Board of Health
State Aericultural Commission
Adjt
George H. Wood
Mexico
Adjutant General's Department
Agricultural Commission
Ohio Seaman Straka Given Full Military Rites
Seaman Alfred J. Straka was buried at Woodland cemetery Cleveland with full military honors. He drowned May 26 while swimming in Vera Cruz harbor with a detail from the battleship Texas. He was the son of James W. Straka of 5015 Hollister Ave 8E and enlisted in January at the Cleveland naval recruiting station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Cleveland
Woodland Cemetery
Woodland-av
Alfred J. Straka
Seaman Straka
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Texas
James W. Straka
Hollister Av
Hook and Ladder Co
United States Naval Recruiting Station
Cedar Point Resort Bars Cedar Point Postmaster
Cedar Point postmaster O B Tamm says Cedar Point Resort Co led by president George A Boeckling blocks him from landing at the resort and preparing the post office for the season. He wrote to post office authorities seeking guidance. Resort officials decline to discuss and say Tamm has no rights on the grounds and may land only as an excursionist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandusky
O. B. Tamm
Cedar Point
Cedar Point Resort Co
George A. Boeckling
Tamm
Resignation Tendered by Rev A B Markley in Zanesville Church
Rev A B Markley of St Johns English Lutheran church in Zanesville resigned after alleging the church board despised Gods word and violated church law. The board’s actions were declared illegal and disorderly. the vote to accept the resignation was by rising vote with half the congregation present. He will join a Coshocton church after accepting a call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zanesville
Word of God
A. B. Markley
St. John’s English Lutheran Church
Markley
Synod
Coshocton (O
Veteran Injured by Street Car Crash in Sandusky
Levi Sneilbaker, 838, a Civil War veteran of Company B 104th O V I, was struck by a street car in Sandusky and likely fatally injured. He recently moved to the State Soldiers' Home from Sandyville in Tuscarawas County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandusky
Levi Sneilbaker
Sandyville
Tuscarawas County
Celebrates 102nd Birthday in Arlington County
David Wardwell, a longtime resident of this county, celebrated his 102nd birthday at Arlington on Sunday. He noted his history in the area dating back to the time of the Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Findlay
David Wardwell
Arlington
Police raid nets beer seizure and arrests in Toledo
A Canton avenue dwelling was raided by a police squad led by Detective Stephen Quinn resulting in the seizure of 8,000 bottles of beer and the arrest of 15 men on a negro woman. Several suspects escaped by leaping from upper windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Canton Avenue
Stephen Quinn
Falls From Cycle and Dies in Sandusky
Abraham Dennis aged 70 an inmate of the soldiers home was found dead on a road near the home with his motorcycle on top of him. He likely fell from the cycle and broke his neck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandusky
Abraham Dennis
Battle In Graveyard Akron Man Held on Assault Charge
Ed Hetzel 30 of East Akron wandered Glendale Cemetery with a girl when caretaker W H Collins and a brother confronted him. Hetzel resisted and a fight ensued. a shot was fired as the attackers fled. Hetzel is held on assault and battery charges claiming he acted believing Collins was a robber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graveyard
Akron
Ed Hetzel
East
Glendale
W. H. Collins
Hetzel
Against Women’s Pockets In Society Debate
The New York Tribune notes a satirical polemic arguing against pockets for women. It lists eight reasons including natural rights, practicality, and chivalry, suggesting pockets would burden or unbalance gender norms and that men would bear most belongings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New. York
New York Tribune
Psoriasis Cure Advertised By Cuticura Products
Walter Mahony of Camp McCoy Wisconsin reports two years of psoriasis on arms and legs. After trying treatments, Cuticura Soap and Ointment cleared the condition in three months following a sample and purchase. Advertisement notes Cuticura sold worldwide with sample offers and a Skin Book.
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U. 8S. Cavalry
McCoy
Sparta
Wis
Walter Mahony
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Ady
Coffin Finished, Man Dies After Request
J Welch, father of Mrs Nelson, died of cancer after a coffin he had requested three months earlier was completed. He came from Oakland last fall to live with his daughter and urged completion to ease his death. Nelson and the daughter delayed but finally had the coffin finished ten days ago. Fall River Mills, Cal. Dis patch to the New York World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Welch
Nelson
Oakland
Fall River Mills
Cal
The
New York World
Old Acquaintance Lamp Shade Tale
A resourceful girl turns a shredded pink party frock into a lamp shade. The next evening she shows it to a caller and jokes How do you like my new lamp shade William recalls the last time he saw that shade he danced with it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Selfish Constituency Keeps Congressman Home
In a humorous exchange, Farmer Corntessel notes the congressman is such good company that the constituency votes to keep him at home rather than send him back to Washington. The remark captures a light political quip about incumbency and loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Farmer Corntessel
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Interstate Commerce
McChord
Great Britain
Frank S. White
Frank White
Birmington
Senator Johnston
Alabama
Clayton General Trust
Interstate Trade Commission
Federal Trade Commission Acts
T. C. Hamm
Victoria Booth
Clibborn
Mises Victoria Booth-Clibborn
William Booth
Salvation Army
Agricultural Department
Crop Bulletin
Oh O
Secretary of Health Board
Beecham
Automobile
Gcocia Farm
H. F. Hoffmeyer
Vruitland, Ga
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