Krupp Scandal Reverberates Through German Industry
The Krupp firm faces scandal over bribery of officials and supplying war scare material to French papers to push armament orders. The piece traces the dynasty from Friedrich to Alfred Krupp, their rise, wealth, and global influence, noting Bertha Krupp as heiress and Essen’s cooperative city structure amid a vast empire of arms production and related industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ermany
Krupp
Vorwaerts
Krupps
Friedrich Alfred Krupp
Gen
von Heeringen
Berlin
War Department
Liebknecht
von Honningen
Reichstag
Friedrich Krupp
Hssen
Alfred Krupp
Friedrich
Priedrich Krupp
Alfred
Hertha Krupp
Germany
Exsen
Theo
Frearme
Prussia
Khedive
Egypt
Russia
Essen
Essen Works
Austria
Hungary
Italy
Turkey
Friedrich A. Krupp
Dewey
Manila
Paris
Kruppa
France
Ewen
London
Iron and Steel Institute
William
Wiliam I
Rate Fight Won by Ohio Cities
Washington dispatch notes the interstate commerce commission ruling on freight rates. It aims to level charges for hauling iron ore to Mahoning and Shenango valleys, against Pittsburgh and Wheeling districts. Equalized rates are awaited, with emphasis on parity over Wheelings advantage. A separate Columbus accident reports death of Adah Zeller and injury to Albert Clickenger after a collision with a traction car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Citien
Washington
Mahoning
Shenanga
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wheeling
Pittsburgh
Lake Erie Porte
Pioneer Woman Elizabeth Maugherman Dies at 108 in Williams County
Elizabeth Maugherman, a Northwest township settler and widow of a Civil War veteran, died at her daughter's home twelve days after her 108th birthday. A lifelong smoker since childhood, she mothered 17 children, four surviving, with descendants reaching into the fifth generation, totaling more than 40 grandchildren and over 40 great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Krupp
von Behlen
von Halbach
Germany
Eesen
Cannon
Essen
Krupp Works
Friedrich Krupp
Alfred Krupp
Krupps
Friedrich A. Krupp
Atowin
Krupp
Macceau
Bacon
Bryan
Elizabeth Maugherman
Northwest Township
Williams County
Maugherman
Fortune Follows a 700 Dollar Loan
Dr. 8 S. Higley lent 700 dollars to Charles Froelich to finish his education. Froelich later repaid with compound interest after years abroad. In Melbourne, barrister Henry K Thorncroft announced Froelich’s death leaving the entire estate valued at a million dollars to Higley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellston
8. S. Higley
Charles Froelich
Australia
Higley
Froelich
Henry K. Thorncroft
Melbourne
Dr. Higley
Lightning Fatal to Two Boys on Chardon Farm
Glenn Lampman fourteen and Lawrence Hunt seven were killed by a bolt of lightning on a local farm near Chardon as they ran with a playmate named Prusha toward the house. Prusha’s father warned them to seek shelter from an impending storm as rain began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolt
Chardon
Glenn Lampman
Lawrence Hunt
Here
Lampman
Grove Lampman
Hunt
Lee Hunt
Prusha
Girl Dreams Burglar Vision Sparks Toledo Alarm
A Toledo woman, 22, awakened at 2 AM by an intruder with a revolver in her dream, causing her and Grace Bidwell of Wacits to scream. Police found no burglar after a quick search near the Post Office Cornerstone. Local ceremony featured Congressman Frank B. Wills and Rate D. Cole with a street parade as Masons oversaw the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lina
Roth
Toledo
Grace Bidwell
Wacits
Mer
Mise Bidwell
Hely
Milas Beth
Bellefontaine
Frank B. Wills
D. Cole
Auto Kill Woman Lorain Hillside Crash Fatalities
Mrs H Restine, 60, was killed and her husband 7H was seriously injured when their automobile overturned on Oak Pole hill four miles west of Lorain. The crash occurred in the vicinity of Lorain and involved a fiery wreck that ended with the vehicle on its side. Investigating officers reported the victims and the scene were promptly attended by local services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Adah Zeller
Cora Clickenger
Valley Crossing
Albert C. Clickenger
Clickenger
Lorain
Mm. H. Restine
Oak Pol. Hill
Robert Smith Co. advertises at 523 Schofield Building Cleveland
Druggist advert claims nationwide sale of products with bold wording and a Cleveland contact at 523 Schofield Building under the Robert Smith Co. listing.
Ambiguous dialogue about actors and dining mischief
Fragmentary quotes reveal diners discussing finish in acting and a convoluted exchange about food safety. The text mentions Mrs. Winslow's Booting Syrup and humorous, nonsensical lines about beginning a Joy ride and ending on the trouble wagon.
The Logical Situation in a Wry Exchange
A brief overheard remark features two speakers debating labels for suffragists and their portrayal. One says suffragists are women without husbands, while another counters that antis claim uncles belong to the other side.
Meteorite Falls Near Woman in Zulu Land
A 37 pound meteorite fell near a native woman in Zulu land south of Johannesburg. It was observed by an eyewitness about 15 miles away and later led to its discovery. The stone remains intact and is said to contain platinum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannesburg
South Africa
Zululand
Broken Heart Caused Death In London Inquest
A London inquest found a broken heart caused by a violent beating led to the death of Alexander Burness aged sixty four during an altercation over ownership of articles to be moved from his former premises. A doctor faced responsibility for the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Burness
Taller
London
Burness
Solicitous exchange over money in courtroom dialogue
In a terse courtroom exchange, a man expresses desire for money and travel, while a woman asks how much is needed. The judge presides as the dialogue hints at a financial request or settlement context.
Also Mentioned on This Page
POS Krupp
KRUP
Ortelnay
Cknect
Gun — Reckins
PHF
Aripps
Gar
Elizabeth Maugheman
North Western
Har
Temedy
Bargin
Bright
Roya
South
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!