Ledyard asserts New Haven board autonomy in G T clash
Lewis Cass Ledyard testifies before the interstate commerce commission denying Morgan dominance of Grand Trunk matters. He says he opposed Morgan at meetings, defends directors as active, and recounts a heated exchange with Consul Folk during questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
New Haven
Washington, D. C
Lewis Cass Ledyard
Interstate Commerce Commission
J. P. Morgan
Grand Trunk
Ledyard
Mellen
Consul Folk
Daniels
Violent eruption devastates Sanguir island in Java region
A violent volcanic eruption on the Dutch island of Sanguir near Mindanao causes streams of boiling lava to descend the mountains, while a heavy rain of stones and ashes falls over the area. Hundreds of homes are destroyed with no reported loss of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Java
Sanguir
Mindanao
Philippines
Harvard Men Gather in Chicago for 18th Convention
Chicago hosts the eighteenth annual convention of the Associated Harvard clubs. More than 1,000 delegates from across the country attend the opening session at the Blackstone hotel. The event culminates tomorrow with a banquet where President Lowell and other Harvard graduates will speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Harvard Clubs
Harvard
West
Blackstone Hotel
Lowell
Drummers Meet in Brandon United Commercial Travelers Council
Brandon Man June 5 delegates from Manitoba Alberta Saskatchewan attend two day annual grand council meeting in Brandon. About 500 delegates and visitors participate with talks on credits profits losses and expenses along with an elaborate program of amusements and entertainments planned for the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Man
United Commercial Travelers of America
Manitoba
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Tackled On Good Fines In District Court
District court quiet as the state pursues G H Griffith charged with maintaining a common nuisance under local option law. Col H V Aee defends Griffith while County Attorney Smith prosecutes. Recess to admit a witness. Peter Mannas pled guilty to assisting in maintaining a nuisance and paid 500 dollars. William Pappas fined 500 dollars after guilty plea. Dell Root pled guilty earlier and was fined 300 dollars with suspended sentence for good behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Griffith
Col. H. V. Aee
Smith
Peter Mannas
William Pappas
Dell Root
Mona Lisa Thief Sentenced for Extenuating Circumstances
Florence Italy June 5 Vincenso Perugia who stole the Mona Lisa in Paris was sentenced to a year and fifteen days in jail on extenuating circumstances. Since he has been imprisoned since December he will serve about six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Italy
Vincenso Perugia
Paris
Perugia
Mystery man in Minnesota hospital identified as Earl W. Iles
Eight years after being known as J. C. R. a man in Rochester Minnesota hospital is identified as Earl W. Iles a former mining engineer from Chicago. His mother Mrs H E Pitkin and siblings confirmed him by tattoo marks scars and signs of recognition. He recalled school days and recalled a Kansas City tornado incident and his last letter from Mineapolis in 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Ills
J.C. R
Earl W. Iles
H. E. Pitkin
Rochester
Minn
Iles
Chicago
Nevada
Mineapolis
Kansas City
Inquiry Into Empress of Ireland Disaster Set to Open
Ottawa June 5 The inquiry into the Empress of Ireland disaster will begin June 16 in either Quebec or Montreal. Lord Mersey will travel from England by June 13 to preside over the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Quebec
Montreal
Lord Mersey
England
Intercollegiate Conference Meet Varsity Athletes Gather
Chicago June 5. Star athletes from multiple midwest universities plus Colorado Oregon and California will compete at the fourteenth annual Intercollegiate Conference Athletic Association meet on Stagg Field at the University of Chicago. Schools represented include Chicago Missouri Minnesota Nebraska Kansas Purdue Notre Dame Ohio State Northwestern Stanford Oberlin Oregon Agricultural Kansas Agricultural and University of Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windy City
Chicago
Ills
Middle West
Colorado
Oregon
California
Intercollegiate Conference Athletic Association
Stagg
University of Chicago
The
Poe of Chicago
eeTown
Missouri
Minnesota
Nebraska
Kansas
Purdue Poversity
Notre Dame University
Ohio State University
Northwestern University
Leland Stanford University
Oberlin College
Oregon Agricultural College
Kansas Agricultural College
University of Denver
Million Dollar Suit Over Lake Michigan Land Rights
In Michigan City Indiana on June 5 the million dollar suit filed by Mrs Drusilla Carr against the estate of Congressman Robert R Hitt and others went to trial in the county court. The dispute centers on land ownership along Lake Michigan with Carr alleging prior occupancy and squatters claim by defendants leading to the recovery action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
Ind
Drusilla Carrinst
Robert R. Hitt
Ofllinois
Aporte
Lakeichigan
Carr
Wilson Delivers Peace Talk to Annapolis Graduates
At Annapolis the Mayflower arrived with President Wilson to address 104 naval academy graduates. He praised officers, urged civilian service by the navy, and hoped Vera Cruz conflict would end. He lauded Admiral Fletcher and urged graduates to be moral sample Americans using force only as civilization. The president left for Washington after luncheon with Captain Fullam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Wilson
Naval Academy
Niagara Falls
United States
Vera Cruz
Admiral Fletcher
America
Fullam
Washington
Ulster volunteers gain rifles in bold gun running
Belfast report says three thousand Mauser rifles were added to the Ulster volunteers. A portion of the consignment landed sixteen miles away while the rest reached the local quay in cases under police watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Army of Ulster Volunteers
District Clearing House Formed by Farmers Society of Equity
Farmers of Bear Lake and surrounding valleys met in Montpelier on June 2 to perfect a District Clearing House for the Farmers Society of Equity. Officers named include Geo H Hall as president and John F Quayle as vice president, with M E B Scott as manager and secretary. The group authorized capitalization of 25000 and to file articles of incorporation under Idaho law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Clearing House
Farmers Society Equity
Montpelier
Idaho
Farmers of
Bear Lake Valley
Farmers Society of Equity
Star Valley
Bear River Valley
M. E. Scott
Farmers’ Society of Equity
Kathleen Quayle
John F. Quayle
Bear Lake County
A. Y. Satterfield
Satterfield
Society of Equity
George H. Hall
Hall
Geo. H. Hall
Raymond
John
F. Quayle
M. E B. Scott
Charles G. Keetch
Montpeiier
John €. Olsen
Ovid
Ernest P. Ho
Eight Thousand Allegheny Workers Strike for Better Conditions
In Pa on June 5 eight thousand members of the Allegheny Central Industrial Union walk out at Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing and Westinghouse Machine. They demand elimination of premiums and piecework, end of discharge penalties since February, and employment during downturns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viewe Pa
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
Westinghouse Machine Company
Allegheny Congenital Industrial Union
Weather Outlook for Washington Unsettled With Showers
Washington D C June 5 unsettled tonight and Saturday with probable showers and warmer conditions on Saturday. Forecast calls for variable winds and possible light rain across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
iBoosters Discover Welcoming Gate City
A Salt Lake aggregation reports lively trade and a warm reception in a brief visit lasting about ninety minutes, highlighting the broad welcome extended by local residents and businesses. The account notes numerous engaged contacts and a bustling scene as visitors surveyed opportunities and partnerships.
Women Charged With Militants Play at Buckingham Palace Scene
Miss Mary Blomfield, daughter of Lady Sarah Louisa Blomfield, allegedly created a Palace disturbance by kneeling before King George and Queen Mary. A sister withdrew without protest. No prosecution planned as public anger rises over militant acts and church thefts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mary Blomfield
Sarah
Louisa Blomfield
Buckingham Palace
King George
Queen Mary
Ted
Vena i
Ashton
Vielaiaas
Today’s Itinerary for Blackfoot and Shelley
Schedule shows Blackfoot from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Shelley from 1:05 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. in today's program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackfoot
Shelley
Salt Lake Boosters Visit Pocatello for Idaho Exchange
Salt Lake Commercial Club members arrived in Gate City at 9 am with Held's band leading a parade. Delegations from Pocatello joined, exchange talk centered on comity and trade, with Salt Lake leaders praising mutual Utah Idaho interests and promoting the spirit of boosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Pocatello
Held
West Center
Pocatello Commercial Club
James Astle
C. W. Gray
McAllister
W. F. Jensen
Stoll
Upper Valley
Gate City
Berkeley to Offer Eugenics Course This Summer
The University of California summer school will include a course on eugenics, described as the science of human perfection. Cupid is said to be relegated to the shelf as two authorities, William F. Snow and Vernon L. Kellogg, will teach the subject attracting many believers to Berkeley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley
Cal
University of California
William F. Snow
American One Association
Vernon L. Kellogg
Stanford University
Mining and Music Fused at Commercial Club Evening
Mining men met at the Commercial club for a hastily called session. Prof. Paul Valtinke, noted geologist, shared insights on Idaho mineral zones and his mining experiences. He played piano pieces, delighting the group until midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Valtinke
Commercial Club
Paul Valtinke
University of Germany
George Stoll
Colle Dy
Idaho
Also Mentioned on This Page
Budge
Griffeth
Cies
Mexico
Senor Rabasa
Niagara Falls, Ont
Senoritas
Ruth
Isabel
Merceded
Concepcion
Gilad
Militanta
St. Anthony
Pepwace Vecoming
Rigby
Padaho Falls
Interstate Trade Commission
Senate
Pomerene
Interstate Commerce Committee
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!